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==Pokémon terms== | ==Pokémon terms== | ||
===Cute Legendary Pokémon=== | ===Cute Legendary Pokémon=== | ||
A subset of [[Legendary Pokémon|Mythical Pokémon]], this is a group of Legendary Pokémon that are perceived to be small and cute. Each of their base stats are 100 with a base stat total of 600. They are only available as event Pokémon. {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, and {{p|Victini}}. Often also referred to as Legendary fairies. | A subset of [[Legendary Pokémon|Mythical Pokémon]], this is a group of Legendary Pokémon that are perceived to be small and cute. Each of their base stats are 100 with a base stat total of 600. They are only available as event Pokémon. Includes {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, and {{p|Victini}}. Often also referred to as Legendary fairies. | ||
===Early-route Pokémon=== | ===Early-route Pokémon=== | ||
A Pokémon found in the first few routes of the game. {{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Spinarak}}, {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}}, {{p|Wurmple}}, {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Kricketot}}, {{p|Patrat}}, {{p|Lillipup}}, {{p|Purrloin}}, {{p|Pidove}}, {{p|Sewaddle}}, {{p|Venipede}}, {{p|Bunnelby}}, {{p|Fletchling}}, and {{p|Scatterbug}}. | A Pokémon found in the first few routes of the game. Includes {{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Spinarak}}, {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}}, {{p|Wurmple}}, {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Kricketot}}, {{p|Patrat}}, {{p|Lillipup}}, {{p|Purrloin}}, {{p|Pidove}}, {{p|Sewaddle}}, {{p|Venipede}}, {{p|Bunnelby}}, {{p|Fletchling}}, and {{p|Scatterbug}}. | ||
===Electric rodents=== | ===Electric rodents=== | ||
A group of {{type|Electric}} Pokémon | A group of {{type|Electric}} Pokémon based on {{wp|rodent}}s. All of its members are in either the {{egg|Fairy}} or {{egg|Field}} [[Egg Group]], along with having {{stat|Speed}} as their highest stat and only giving out Speed {{EV}}s when defeated. Its members are {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}}{{tt|*|sometimes omitted}}, {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, {{p|Pachirisu}}, {{p|Emolga}}, and {{p|Dedenne}}. Often also referred to as Pikachu clones or Pikaclones. | ||
A deck from the {{TCG|Gym Challenge Strategy Guide}} is named {{TCG|Electric Rodents of Doom}}, possibly referencing this fan term. It is a predominantly {{TCG|Lightning}}-type deck that features Pikachu and Raichu, as well as {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Raticate}}, which are also based on rodents. | A deck from the {{TCG|Gym Challenge Strategy Guide}} is named {{TCG|Electric Rodents of Doom}}, possibly referencing this fan term. It is a predominantly {{TCG|Lightning}}-type deck that features Pikachu and Raichu, as well as {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Raticate}}, which are also based on rodents. | ||
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===Eon duo=== | ===Eon duo=== | ||
{{main|Eon duo}} | {{main|Eon duo}} | ||
{{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}}. Often | {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}}. Often referred to collectively as '''Lati@s'''. | ||
===Hitmons=== | ===Hitmons=== | ||
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===Novelty Pokémon=== | ===Novelty Pokémon=== | ||
A Pokémon that possesses a unique trait. | A Pokémon that possesses a unique trait, usually in battle. Includes {{p|Ditto}}, {{p|Unown}}, {{p|Wobbufett}}, {{p|Smeargle}}, {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, {{p|Spinda}}, {{p|Castform}}, {{p|Kecleon}}, {{p|Wynaut}}, {{p|Shellos}}, {{p|Gastrodon}}, {{p|Chatot}}, {{p|Zorua}}, {{p|Zoroark}}, {{p|Deerling}}, {{p|Sawsbuck}}, {{p|Vivillon}}, {{p|Furfrou}}, and {{p|Hawlucha}}. | ||
===Pseudo-legendary Pokémon=== | ===Pseudo-legendary Pokémon=== | ||
{{main|Pseudo-legendary Pokémon}} | {{main|Pseudo-legendary Pokémon}} | ||
A Pokémon that has a three-stage evolutionary line, 1,250,000 experience at level 100, and a base stat total of exactly 600. {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Salamence}}, {{p|Metagross}}, {{p|Garchomp}}, {{p|Hydreigon}}, and {{p|Goodra}} | A Pokémon that has a three-stage evolutionary line, 1,250,000 experience at level 100, and a base stat total of exactly 600. Includes {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Salamence}}, {{p|Metagross}}, {{p|Garchomp}}, {{p|Hydreigon}}, and {{p|Goodra}}. | ||
===Trio master=== | ===Trio master=== | ||
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===Version mascot=== | ===Version mascot=== | ||
{{main|Version mascot}} | {{main|Version mascot}} | ||
A Pokémon that appears on the boxart of one of the [[Pokémon games]] in the | A Pokémon that appears on the boxart of one of the [[Pokémon games]] in the core series. | ||
==Fan terms== | ==Fan terms== | ||
===Genwunner=== | ===Genwunner=== | ||
A | A pejorative term used to describe fans who dislike elements of the Pokémon franchise released after [[Generation I]] without a definitive reason. A corruption of "Generation One". | ||
==Game terms== | ==Game terms== | ||
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====Legitimate==== | ====Legitimate==== | ||
A Pokémon or item obtained without [[cheating]] | A Pokémon or item obtained without [[cheating]]. | ||
====Untouched==== | ====Untouched==== | ||
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====HM slave==== | ====HM slave==== | ||
{{main|HM slave}} | {{main|HM slave}} | ||
A Pokémon kept in the party | A Pokémon kept in the party primarily for its ability to use one or more [[HM]] moves outside of battle. | ||
====HSOWA==== | ====HSOWA==== | ||
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====Nuzlocke Challenge==== | ====Nuzlocke Challenge==== | ||
{{main|Nuzlocke Challenge}} | {{main|Nuzlocke Challenge}} | ||
A special challenge playthrough of a Pokémon game in which the player must follow a set of | A special challenge playthrough of a Pokémon game in which the player must follow a set of self-enforced rules to make the game more difficult. Most notably, the player can only catch the first Pokémon they encounter on each route, and must release any Pokémon that faints. Named after the [http://nuzlocke.com/ comic series] of the same name that first proposed the type of playthrough. | ||
====Repel trick==== | ====Repel trick==== | ||
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====RNG==== | ====RNG==== | ||
{{main|Pseudorandom number generation in Pokémon}} | {{main|Pseudorandom number generation in Pokémon}} | ||
Refers to the Random Number Generator, or rather the practice of manipulating it through the use of fan-made software, in order to obtain [[Shiny Pokémon]] or Pokémon with specific | Refers to the Random Number Generator, or rather the practice of manipulating it through the use of fan-made software, in order to obtain [[Shiny Pokémon]] or Pokémon with specific {{IV}}s—both endeavors which would otherwise leave a lot up to chance. | ||
{{Project Fandom notice}} | {{Project Fandom notice}} | ||