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In the Pokémon world, televisions are present in most homes. There are also many unique TV shows for a specific region. Televisions appear in both the games and the anime.
Kanto
In Kanto, specifically in Generations I and III, all televisions except the one in the living room of the player's house cannot be interacted with. The one that can be interacted with displays a movie.
Movie
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Red
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Blue
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Yellow
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FireRed
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LeafGreen
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There's a movie on TV. Four boys are walking on railroad tracks. I better go too.
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There's a movie on TV. Four boys are walking on railroad tracks. …I better go, too. *
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There's a movie on TV. A girl with her hair in pigtails is walking up a brick road. …I better go, too. *
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The movie from Red, Blue, and Yellow and FireRed and LeafGreen (if player is a boy) is a reference to the movie Stand by Me. If the player is a girl, the movie from FireRed and LeafGreen is a reference to the movie The Wizard of Oz.
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Teachy TV
The Teachy TV, which exists only in FireRed and LeafGreen, airs the Poké Dude Show, where a character called the Poké Dude instructs the player on basic gameplay elements like how to catch Pokémon and how to battle.
Johto
There are no television shows in Johto as they have been replaced by radio programs.
Hoenn
Hoenn was the first region to have multiple TV shows available in a single game. However, they only show programs when an event occurs. In that case, they will be flashing. Otherwise, the TV usually displays "Mom/Dad might like this program... better get going!"
Player's house
The following program only displays on the lower floor. The TV does not flash for this program.
- There is a movie on TV. Two men are dancing on a big piano keyboard. Better get going!
Gabby interviews (In Search of Trainers)
- "Hi! Today I'm visiting an area near <place fought>. We're trying to spot some up-and-coming new talent in the field. Today, we turned our lens on the Trainer <player>. There's something about this Trainer that piqued our interest. We've battled <player> before, but we can attest that the Trainer has most definitely improved from before. I knew we were onto someone special when we spotted this Trainer! The best way to determine how strong a Trainer is… Well, the fastest way is to battle. And so we began our investigation! … … That's how we ended up in battle with <player>. In a dominating performance we were flattened, rolled up, and tossed aside! <player> is ruthlessly strong… Here's our impressions after having battled our featured Trainer. The combination of <Pokémon at the end> and <second Pokémon at the end> was divine! The sight of them--<Pokémon at the end> and <second Pokémon at the end>--selflessly supporting each other in the thick of battle… It was a marvelous sight to behold! <finishing move> was the move the Trainer used last in our battle. The move <move> is <Pokémon> and <Pokémon>'s sign of friendship!/Honestly speaking, I thought that I might even be pretty good. While we did end up losing, we did have a hotly contested battle. But if you're struggling against me, you have a ways to go, <player>! After our battle, we asked <player> for a succinct summary. The Trainer replied, "<word>." <player>'s Pokémon <Pokémon> and <Pokémon>… And "<word>"… Mmm! That's deep! There's deep significance behind that quote! It's no surprise--a good Trainer has good things to say. That's all for today! See you all again on our next broadcast!"
Name Rater Show
Sinnoh
Sinnoh introduced news that was always present, along with commercials.
Sinnoh News
Unova
Unova introduces more TV shows; however, these TV shows may only be in Unova. The types of shows broadcast depend on the in-game time.
x:00–x:09
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 Struggle.
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Pokémon Trainer <player>
- It's the cartoon "Pokémon Trainer <player>"
- It’s the success story of the rookie Pokémon Trainer, <player>, who set out on a journey to become the Champion a year ago!
- It's the cartoon "Pokémon Trainer <player>"
- <episode number>: <episode name>
- Our story begins...and then things happen...
- And a year later, <statistic>
Episode number
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Episode name
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Statistic
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Episode 2
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"Strenuous Saving!"
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his/her number of saved games is <number>!
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Episode 3
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"Pokémon Center, Pokémon Healer"
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he/she had battled <number> Pokémon and this many Trainers: <number>!
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Episode 5
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"TV Pride"
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his/her number of visits to the Pokémon Center is <number>!
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Episode 6
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"Catch Pokémon If You Can!"
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he/she had caught <number> Pokémon!
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Episode 7
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"Sometimes Ya Gotta Fight"
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he/she had battled <number> Pokémon and this many Trainers: <number>!
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Episode 8
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"Evolved at Last"
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he/she had evolved <number> Pokémon!
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Episode 9
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"Turn Fishing Line to Clothesline!"
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he/she had reeled in <number> Pokémon and lost <number> Pokémon!
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Documentary
- This is the documentary "The Best Day."
- Today, we will discuss a Trainer named <player>, who caught <number> Pokémon in a single day!
- This Trainer is doing nothing but throwing Poké Balls.
The Number One
Title
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Statistic
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Statement to the player
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The Number One "Bicycle" Trainer!
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According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, ridden a Bicycle this many times: <number>!
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How about it, <player>? Isn't the breeze you feel when pedaling a Bicycle just the best?
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The Number One "Can't Escape" Trainer!
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According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, failed to run away this many times: <number>!
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It can't be helped, <player>! That's life!
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The Number One "Day Care" Trainer!
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According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, left <number> Pokémon at the Day Care!
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How about it, <player>? Do you have a crush on someone who works at the Day Care? Hmmm?
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The Number One "GTS" Trainer!
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According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, left <number> Pokémon with the GTS!
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That's fantastic, <player>! You are truly a global Trainer!!
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The Number One "Missed Opportunity" Trainer!
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According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, had <number> Pokémon get away!
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It can't be helped, <player>! I'm sure you'll see them again someday!
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The Number One "Premier Ball" Trainer!
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According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, received this many Premier Balls: <number>!
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That's fantastic, <player>! You're quite the skilled shopper!
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The Number One "Spin Trade" Trainer!
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According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, traded Eggs with Spin Trade this many times: <number>!
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How about it, <player>? Spin, spin, spin some more, right?
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The Number One "Splash" Trainer!
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According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, used the move Splash this many times: <number>!
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What's up with that, <player>? Is Splash really that amusing?
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The Number One "Struggle" Trainer!
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According to our independent research, Nuvema Town's <player> has, amazingly, used the move Struggle this many times: <number>!
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That's amazing <player>! That's the never-give-up spirit!
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x:10–x:34
For the next 15 minutes, shows on Abilities, moves, and items are broadcast.
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Moves for Living
Moves for Living is a program that explains what a move introduced in Generation V does and how it can be used in everyday life. The Professor is Dr. Technic Al'Machine, a professor at Castelia University.
- Announcer: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen!
- It's time for “Moves for Living.” Today we will learn about the move <move>.
- Our guest expert is Dr. Technic Al'Machine, a professor at Castelia University.
- Al'Machine: Hello. I'm Dr. Al'Machine.
- <Description>
- Announcer: I see... I learned a lot. Well then, everyone, until next time, good-bye.
Move
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Description in the show
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Usefulness in real life
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Echoed Voice
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Echoed Voice is a very rugged move whose power grows when you use it in successive turns.
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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!
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Foul Play
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Foul Play is a move that gets better the more physically strong your opponent is.
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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!
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Guard Split
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Guard Split is a very balanced move that takes the defensive power of both sides and divides it up evenly.
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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!
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Quiver Dance
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Quiver Dance is a beautiful, graceful move that raises the user's Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats.
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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!
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Reflect Type
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Reflect Type is a very conformist move that makes your type match your target's type.
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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!
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Synchronoise
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Synchronoise is an exclusive move that only attacks everything of the same type as the user.
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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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Sky Drop
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Sky Drop is a dramatic move where the target is taken high into the sky and then slammed into the ground.
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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...
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Venoshock
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Venoshock covers the target in a special kind of poisonous liquid. It's a truly spicy move!
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Sometimes, when you're cooking, you dish just needs a little extra pinch of something. Well, you can see how using this move quickly could add a dangerous flavor!
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The Waving Weaving Walk
The Waving Weaving Walk show, known as Wawalk for short, is a program that focuses on Abilities.
- It's "The Waving Weaving Walk"--Wawalk for short!
- I wonder what kind of Pokémon we'll meet today?
- Oh, what's this? It's a Pokémon with the Ability <Ability>!
- <Description>
- Well, it'd sure be nice if I had an Ability like that...
- I wonder where I should walk next.
Ability
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Description
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Anticipation
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If the opponent has a supereffective move or one-hit KO move, Anticipation will warn you so you can be prepared!
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Damp
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If a Pokémon with Damp is in battle, moves like Explosion and Selfdestruct can't be used.
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Mold Breaker
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A Pokémon with Mold Breaker can completely ignore its opponent's Ability when attacking.
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Rattled
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If a Pokémon with Rattled is hit by a Ghost-, Dark-, or Bug-type move, its Speed will go up!
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Weak Armor
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When a Pokémon with Weak Armor is hit by a physical attack, its Defense will be lowered, but its Speed will go up!
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What's That?
It follows a reporter and a Watchog named Watchy Watchog, presumably owned by the reporter, as they find and identify held items introduced in Generation V.
- 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 Watchog, have you heard of the <item>?
- Watchy: Tch tch cha! (<Watchog's translated answer>)
- Lady: Amazing! Yo know it! OK, well, I'll explain it anyway!
- <Description>
- <Host's presentation of the item to Watchog>
- Watchy: Tch tch cha! (<Watchog's translated reaction>)
Item
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Watchog's translated answer
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Description
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Host's presentation of the item to Watchog
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Watchog's translated reaction
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Absorb Bulb
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Of course I haven't!
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When a Pokémon holding an Absorb Bulb is hit by a Water-type attack, its Sp. Atk stat goes up!
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But you can only use it once. Here, you can have this used one!
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Don't pawn your garbage off on me!
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Eviolite
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Come on! Like I'd know!
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When you give the Eviolite to a Pokémon that hasn't evolved yet... Its Defense and Sp. Def both rise sharply! Isn't that amazing?!
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So, we'll see you later, then.
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What? That was a really short show!
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Rocky Helmet
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Come on! Of course I haven't!
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When an attack does physical damage to a Pokémon holding the Rocky Helmet, the attacker takes damage, too.
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I'll try it! So I put it on, like so, and... OK, Watchy, hit me with your best shot!
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No fair! You're not a Pokémon!
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x:35–x:59
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Eyes on Unova
Eyes on Unova is a program about a certain resident of Unova.
- Host: Today, on “Eyes on Unova,” we will introduce you to:
- An older man from Opelucid City who loves musicals!
- Hello! I’ve heard that you hand out Musical Props every day!
- Man: Indubitably! ♪ C’est vrai! ♪
- Host: Oh dear. There’s really no need to sing about it, sir...
- Man: ♪ Beeee-caaaause ♪ bee-cause ♪...
- Host: OK, OK, thank you very much! That was our report from Opelucid City!
Koukan Talk
Koukan Talk is a program hosted by Azusa (sometimes Toru) that explain how to use the Japanese language on certain occasions.
- Toru: YA, MINNA!
- In today’s “KOUKAN TALK,” I’m going to introduce something that’s often said to me.
- “You’re kidding!”
- There is often a lot of shocking news in my circle of friends.
- When I said I saw a bright red Mandibuzz, this is what they said to me!
- “Jodan deshou!”
- Jo-da-n de-sho-o!
- You’re kidding?!
- I’m serious!
- I saw a very angry Mandibuzz, and its face was bright red!
- ...Man, I was scared!
- So that’s all for today! MATA KONDO, everyone!
- Toru: YA! MINNA! Are you enjoying life?
- It's time for this week's “KOUKAN TALK!”
- This week's phrase is for asking your excellent Pokémon rival something, yeah!
- "How many Badges have you got?"
- "Ikutsu bajji motteru?"
- Ii-ku-tsu ba ji mo te-ru?
- YEAH!
- With this, you can see how far your rival has progressed!
- Through Pokémon, everyone can be friends and rivals!
- On that note, I'm going to challenge the Gyms and collect more Badges! MATA NE!
Day's phrase (English)
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Day's phrase (Japanese)
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Pronunciation
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The National Gymquirer
The National Gymquirer collects the hottest gossip about Gym Leaders seen around town.
- Jingle: "Woo hoo! All right! It's 'The National Gymquirer'!"
- 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>! Thank yooou! '<Letter's content> <Host's reaction>"
Letter submitter
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Gym Leader
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Letter's content
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Host's reaction
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Cafélover
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Cilan, Chili, and Cress
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Recently, I saw Striaton Gym's three Gym Leaders, and they were all out of order! Like, Chili was Cilan, and Cilan was Cress!
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Hmmm. Well, I'm not saying you're crazy, but...are you sure they weren't just standing in front of a mirror?
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Bonadventure
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Lenora
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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!
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I see. Very horrific. But, I'll bet it was just her husband, Hawes. He has a weird laugh...
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Compoundeyes Wrestler
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Burgh
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When I went to meet Burgh. It was like he had been licking the honeycomb walls! That guy likes to eat!
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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...
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Shocking Supermodel
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Elesa
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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?
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Hmmm... It really seems like Elesa needs to come up with a sneakier pen name. Well, whatever!
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Veildrifter
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Clay
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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?
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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...
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Pilotcandidate
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Clay
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I'm an aspiring 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!
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Hmm... That is mysterious! Still, I wonder if she was just using the cannons in her Gym to fly...
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TheFridge
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Brycen
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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!
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I guess even a super-cool Gym Leader can catch a cold. Feel better soon, Brycen!
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Madame Scale
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Drayden and Iris
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I'm from Opelucid City, and I just went home for the first time in a long time. I saw Drayden and Iris counting up a big handful of coins! Isn't that setting a bad example for kids, flaunting your wealth like that?
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Hmmm... That's living the high life! But you know, the Opelucid Gym Badge is shiny like a coin... Maybe you saw wrong?
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Personality Assessment and Horoscope
- Main article: Horoscope
Personality Assessment and Horoscope is a program that talks about horoscopes and what they mean. It also mentions what item the person should hold, presumably for good luck.
Host: It's time for today's "Personality Assesment and Horoscope"!
So what's today's star sign? Dr. Astropoff, if you please!
Astropoff: If you were born in October, your sign is <sign Pokémon>!
<personality> <personality's effect>
<advice>, and all will be well!
Host: What's the lucky item for a <sign Pokémon> sign?
Astropoff: Weeell... Carry a Choice Scarf! It's fashionable, and you will shine as you attack with only one move!
Host: Thank you very much! See you next time!
PokéQuiz
PokéQuiz is a television program that asks three kids to identify the Japanese equivalent of a Pokémon's English name.
Pokémon
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Hint
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Guesses
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Answers
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Pronunciation guide
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Supposed name origin
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Quill
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Ill
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Zill
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Squirtle
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None
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Squirtle
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Turzen
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Zenzen
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Zenigame
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Zeh-nee-ga-me
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"Zeni" is an old-fashioned word for money. Squirtle's shells look like old coins, so that's how they got their name! You can't use them as coins, though.
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Unova News
Unova News is a news program that brings stories of numerous kinds.
Your Pokémon
Your Pokémon is a program about Pokémon who have unique traits, such as eating lots of food. At the end, the host comments that the Pokémon talked about is remarkable, but not as special as his or hers.
Species
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Nickname
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Location
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Description
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Patrat
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Peeps
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Striaton City
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In a two-story home in Striaton City, the Patrat called Peeps lives with its Trainer. Its Trainer is also a Pokémon Breeder who is raising many Pokémon! And when its Trainer is really busy, Peeps lends a hand...or a paw! It plays with all the other Pokémon to give them some exercise and sometimes even gets them to settle down for the night. Today, Peeps has started a lively game of tag with some of the other Pokémon its Trainer is taking care of. They'll sleep well tonight after all that running!
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Advertisements
- So this is today's recommended item: a darling Poké Doll!
- Just touch it for a second! Isn't it so soft? That's right!
- It's made from Unova's finest-grade cotton!
- It feels like touching a cloud, and it's as light as a feather!
- and it looks so real! Like it could leap into battle at any second...
- But relax! If you just put this Poké Doll down, you can escape for sure!
- This highest-quality Poké Doll is available for only...
- But wait, there's more! If you call right now, we'll throw in a Potion, too. And all for just $28,000,000!
- Operators are standing by!
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In the anime
In The Rivalry Revival, Jessie and James pretend to make a live broadcast on Ash's special dinner in his house in Pallet Town. The meal commemorates his departure for Johto, which will happen the next day. During the report, they devour some of the food, trap Ash's Pikachu inside the supposed camera, and soon flee from the house. Fortunately for Ash and his friends, Tracey's Scyther frees Pikachu by cutting through the camera.
Rhonda is a recurring host for Sinnoh Now. She and the Sinnoh Now staff have appeared in The Champ Twins!, All Dressed Up with Somewhere to Go, A Secret Sphere of Influence!, Top-Down Training!, Mass Hip-Po-Sis!, Our Cup Runneth Over!, Losing Its Lustrous, Pursuing a Lofty Goal!, and Beating the Bustle and Hustle!.