Template:MSP/doc

{{MSP}} displays a core series menu sprite for a Pokémon, and links to the Pokémon's species page.

The menu sprite grabbed will be whichever one the Bulbagarden Archives considers to be the "main" sprite (not necessarily the most-recent one).

Since Pokémon HOME contains the most Pokémon as of Generation IX, this template will usually grab HOME sprites if possible.
If no HOME sprite is available (examples: Spiky-Eared Pichu, Cosplay Pikachu), then the most-recent sprite is used.
For other sprites, see the appropriate sub-templates.

Template fields

field 1 (natdex number) - The Pokémon's National Pokédex number. This should be in a 4-digit format, but 3-digit formats are also accepted.
- For specific forms of Pokémon that do not appear in HOME or in Generation IX onwards (examples: Spiky-Eared Pichu, Cosplay Pikachu, Gigantamax forms), a 3-digit format must be used. A 4-digit format will not work.
field 2 (Pokémon name) - The name of the Pokémon, to allow linking to its species page.
form (optional) - A short signifier for the Pokémon's form, so the correct image is displayed.
- This is generally the first letter (or first few letters) of the form's name or type. For example: P for Meloetta Pirouette Form, or G for Wormadam Sandy Cloak (which is Ground-type).
- If unsure, check this archives category to see the file names for all of HOME's menu sprites: Category:HOME menu sprites.
- If the form does not appear in HOME, search for the Pokémon's category in the archives (example: Category:Pikachu) to find the correct file name. File names are usually in the format (natdex)(form)MS(generation).png.
size - The display size of the menu sprite. Defaults to 60px.

Displays a core series menu sprite for a Pokémon, and links to its species page

Template parameters
This template prefers inline formatting of parameters.
Parameter		Description	Type	Status
NDex	`1`	National Pokédex number	Number	required
Pokémon	`2`	Pokémon species name	Line	required
Form	`form`	Form identifier	Line	suggested
Size	`size`	Image size Default 60px	Line	optional

{{MSP|0393|Piplup}}

{{MSP|0487|Giratina}}
{{MSP|0487|Giratina|form=O}}
{{MSP|0413|Wormadam}}
{{MSP|0413|Wormadam|form=G}}
{{MSP|0413|Wormadam|form=S}}

{{MSP|025|Pikachu|form=Po}}
{{MSP|025|Pikachu|form=Gi}}

MS templates display a menu sprite for a Pokémon, and links to the file description page on the archives.

MSP templates display a menu sprite for a Pokémon, and links to Pokémon species page.