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* In {{p|Raichu}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] [[Pokédex]] entry, {{wp|Indian Elephant}}s are mentioned. Incidentally, {{p|Gastly}}'s FireRed entry mentions the same thing. | * In {{p|Raichu}}'s [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]] [[Pokédex]] entry, {{wp|Indian Elephant}}s are mentioned. Incidentally, {{p|Gastly}}'s FireRed entry mentions the same thing. | ||
* At the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', Mewtwo is shown overlooking a "far away city" that greatly resembles {{wp|New York City}}. Buildings similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and the {{wp|MetLife Building}} are visible in the distance. | * At the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', Mewtwo is shown overlooking a "far away city" that greatly resembles {{wp|New York City}}. Buildings similar to the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and the {{wp|MetLife Building}} are visible in the distance. | ||
* In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Normally, a cloudy globe can be seen, but this time the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}} and {{wp|Australia}} are prominent. This also happens in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'' and the introduction to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]] | * In ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat]]'', {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Charizard}} uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Normally, a cloudy globe can be seen, but this time the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}} and {{wp|Australia}} are prominent. This also happens in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'' and the introduction to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]". | ||
* In all of the [[version|main series]] games, and some side series games, there is a [[Nintendo]] gaming console in the {{player}}'s bedroom. This is a reference to the real world gaming company that owns the franchise. | * In all of the [[version|main series]] games, and some side series games, there is a [[Nintendo]] gaming console in the {{player}}'s bedroom. This is a reference to the real world gaming company that owns the franchise. | ||
* The {{p|Arceus}} event that takes place in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} includes real life pictures in the game. | * The {{p|Arceus}} event that takes place in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} includes real life pictures in the game. | ||
* [[Game Freak]]'s offices are present in the [[Celadon Condominiums]], a possible reference to their real-world office of {{wp|Carrot Tower}}. | * [[Game Freak]]'s offices are present in the [[Celadon Condominiums]], a possible reference to their real-world office of {{wp|Carrot Tower}}. | ||
*In Castelia City, there is a building named "GAME FREAK". | |||
* Both {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Beartic}}'s names are derived from the real world location, The {{wp|Arctic}}. | * Both {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Beartic}}'s names are derived from the real world location, The {{wp|Arctic}}. | ||
* In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]'', the {{wp|Eiffel Tower}} and the {{wp|Arc de Triomphe}} were seen on a movie poster. | * In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]'', the {{wp|Eiffel Tower}} and the {{wp|Arc de Triomphe}} were seen on a movie poster. | ||