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I know Wobbuffet can't be clearly seen in the BW image, but it's important since it shows their encounter. Plus it also shows the TRio's reaction to it. I wonder how TPCi will translate the "Soda ne? / Sonansu!" joke.
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(I know Wobbuffet can't be clearly seen in the BW image, but it's important since it shows their encounter. Plus it also shows the TRio's reaction to it. I wonder how TPCi will translate the "Soda ne? / Sonansu!" joke.) |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Original series=== | ===Original series=== | ||
[[File:Wobbuffet initial appearance.png|thumb| | [[File:Wobbuffet initial appearance.png|thumb|170px|left|Wobbuffet's first appearance, under the ownership of Benny]] | ||
=====With Benny===== | =====With Benny===== | ||
Wobbuffet originally belonged to a Trainer named {{jo|Benny}}. In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', Benny was searching for someone to trade Wobbuffet with for a stronger Pokémon at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]]. Benny was not successful at first, though a Trainer with a {{p|Stantler}} seemed to his offer, but then bailed for a {{p|Hoothoot}} at the last minute. Jessie's Poké Ball containing her {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} then accidentally fell into the machine instead when she crashed into it. Unbeknownst to her, Lickitung got swapped for Wobbuffet. | Wobbuffet originally belonged to a Trainer named {{jo|Benny}}. In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', Benny was searching for someone to trade Wobbuffet with for a stronger Pokémon at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]]. Benny was not successful at first, though a Trainer with a {{p|Stantler}} seemed to his offer, but then bailed for a {{p|Hoothoot}} at the last minute. Jessie's Poké Ball containing her {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} then accidentally fell into the machine instead when she crashed into it. Unbeknownst to her, Lickitung got swapped for Wobbuffet. | ||
=====With Jessie===== | =====With Jessie===== | ||
[[File:Jessie Lickitung Wobbuffet trade.png|thumb|200px|right|Jessie was unaware that her Lickitung had been traded to Benny for his Wobbuffet]] | |||
Later, after the trade had commenced, Jessie wanted to sent out her Lickitung to battle {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, but to her surprise, Wobbuffet appeared instead. [[James]] then immediately looked up its moves for Jessie. Even though Wobbuffet had no offensive attacks, it managed to counter {{AP|Chikorita}}'s attacks back to her. Wobbuffet was blasted off along with the [[Team Rocket trio]] by {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}. | Later, after the trade had commenced, Jessie wanted to sent out her Lickitung to battle {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, but to her surprise, Wobbuffet appeared instead. [[James]] then immediately looked up its moves for Jessie. Even though Wobbuffet had no offensive attacks, it managed to counter {{AP|Chikorita}}'s attacks back to her. Wobbuffet was blasted off along with the [[Team Rocket trio]] by {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}. | ||
Since the episode ''[[EP149|Tunnel Vision]]'', Wobbuffet had its place in the {{motto|Team Rocket motto}}, first before Meowth (which usually left him very upset) and some episodes later, right after {{MTR}}. It could often be heard crying out subsequent to the "Team Rocket is blasting off again!" line, even if it was not out of its Poké Ball when the team was sent blasting off. Wobbuffet was thus somewhat a fourth team member. | Since the episode ''[[EP149|Tunnel Vision]]'', Wobbuffet had its place in the {{motto|Team Rocket motto}}, first before Meowth (which usually left him very upset) and some episodes later, right after {{MTR}}. It could often be heard crying out subsequent to the "Team Rocket is blasting off again!" line, even if it was not out of its Poké Ball when the team was sent blasting off. Wobbuffet was thus somewhat a fourth team member. | ||
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===Advanced Generation series=== | ===Advanced Generation series=== | ||
[[File:Team Rocket Wobbuffet pose.png|thumb|200px|right|Team Rocket joking with Wobbuffet in the {{series|AG}}]] | |||
====Hoenn==== | ====Hoenn==== | ||
In ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]'', Wobbuffet was sent out to battle [[Rico]]'s {{p|Tyranitar}}. It was getting ready to counter Tyranitar's {{m|Hyper Beam}} but fainted as Hyper Beam was too strong. | In ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]'', Wobbuffet was sent out to battle [[Rico]]'s {{p|Tyranitar}}. It was getting ready to counter Tyranitar's {{m|Hyper Beam}} but fainted as Hyper Beam was too strong. | ||
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Wobbuffet ran away from the group in ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]'' after a fake ghost made by some Ghost Pokémon scared it off. While it was running away it saw a {{p|Kirlia}} dancing and fell in love with it. When Team Rocket caught Pikachu and Kirlia, Wobbuffet jumped into the mecha after it and broke the Kirlia and its Psychic Pokémon friends free from Team Rocket's capture. Entirely thanks to Wobbuffet, Team Rocket's plan was completely ruined. | Wobbuffet ran away from the group in ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]'' after a fake ghost made by some Ghost Pokémon scared it off. While it was running away it saw a {{p|Kirlia}} dancing and fell in love with it. When Team Rocket caught Pikachu and Kirlia, Wobbuffet jumped into the mecha after it and broke the Kirlia and its Psychic Pokémon friends free from Team Rocket's capture. Entirely thanks to Wobbuffet, Team Rocket's plan was completely ruined. | ||
[[File:Jessilina Wobbuffet.png|thumb|220px|Jessilina with her Wobbuffet]] | |||
===Diamond & Pearl series=== | ===Diamond & Pearl series=== | ||
{{incomplete|section|More detailed information}} | {{incomplete|section|More detailed information}} | ||
Jessie relied on Wobbuffet more often in [[Pokémon Contest]]s, including during their participation in the [[Wallace Cup]]. However, it often did not do well similar to the ones in Kanto. | Jessie relied on Wobbuffet more often in [[Pokémon Contest]]s, including during their participation in the [[Wallace Cup]]. However, it often did not do well similar to the ones in Kanto. | ||
===Best Wishes series=== | ===Best Wishes series=== | ||
Following the Team Rocket trio's journey in Sinnoh, Jessie was forced to leave Wobbuffet at Team Rocket's headquarters as it is not a Pokémon native in the [[Unova]] region and would attract attention. | [[File:Wobbuffet Comeback BW142.png|thumb|250px|right|Wobbuffet popping out behind, and reuniting with Jessie, James, and Meowth]] | ||
Following the Team Rocket trio's journey in Sinnoh, Jessie was forced to leave Wobbuffet at [[Team Rocket HQ (anime)|Team Rocket's headquarters]] as it is not a Pokémon native in the [[Unova]] region and would attract attention. | |||
Since then, Wobbuffet made | Since then, Wobbuffet made appearances along with {{MTR}} in the [[Pikachu shorts]], [[PK23]], ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Senerade]]'' and [[PK25]]. Strangely, the three of these shorts take place during the Best Wishes series, which Wobbuffet is normally absent from for the aforementioned reasons above. It should be noted, however, that these shorts call into question their canonicity with the main anime series altogether. | ||
Wobbuffet | Wobbuffet's only appearance in a {{series|BW}} episode was in [[BW142]]. After returning to [[Kanto]] and giving away their Unova Pokémon to {{an|Giovanni}}; the Team Rocket trio was walking through a corridor in the headquarters. Meowth says that their boss will be happy with their Pokémon, to which Jessie and James ask, {{tt|「そうだね？」|”Sōda ne?”}} ("Do you think so?"). Suddenly, Wobbuffet pops out behind them, answering by saying its name, {{tt|「そうなんす！」|”Sō na-n-su!”}} ("That's how it is!?"), leaving the other three astonished. | ||
===XY series=== | ===XY series=== | ||
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Wobbuffet was used occasionally for battles. {{p|Wobbuffet}}'s knowledge of moves like {{m|Counter}} and {{m|Mirror Coat}} came in handy, since Team Rocket often found itself on the receiving end of powerful attacks. | Wobbuffet was used occasionally for battles. {{p|Wobbuffet}}'s knowledge of moves like {{m|Counter}} and {{m|Mirror Coat}} came in handy, since Team Rocket often found itself on the receiving end of powerful attacks. | ||
Wobbuffet usually served as a comic relief character. It would emerge from its [[Poké Ball]] frequently and often at inappropriate times. Team Rocket have also had [[Team Rocket's mechas|various vehicles and robots]] based on it. | Wobbuffet usually served as a comic relief character. It would emerge from its [[Poké Ball]] frequently as a running gag, and often at inappropriate times. Team Rocket have also had [[Team Rocket's mechas|various vehicles and robots]] based on it.[[File:Wobbuffet pop out.png|thumb|250px|right|Wobbuffet popping out of its Poké Ball]] | ||
Even though Jessie often seemed annoyed with Wobbuffet, she was shown to truly care for it. This is showcased in a handful of episodes, including ''[[AG113|Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut?]]'', in which Wobbuffet temporarily went missing. Jessie was very worried and desperately went searching for it on the island. Another instance was in ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'' where Jessie was upset at [[James]]'s idea to send Wobbuffet to {{an|Giovanni}} since they couldn't tell it apart from [[Narissa]]'s {{p|Ditto}}. | Even though Jessie often seemed annoyed with Wobbuffet, she was shown to truly care for it. This is showcased in a handful of episodes, including ''[[AG113|Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut?]]'', in which Wobbuffet temporarily went missing. Jessie was very worried and desperately went searching for it on the island. Another instance was in ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'' where Jessie was upset at [[James]]'s idea to send Wobbuffet to {{an|Giovanni}} since they couldn't tell it apart from [[Narissa]]'s {{p|Ditto}}. | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Jessie Wobbuffet AP.png|thumb|left|Jessie's Wobbuffet in the Ash and Pikachu manga]] | |||
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga=== | ===In the Ash and Pikachu manga=== | ||
Jessie's Wobbuffet first appears in ''[[SP06|After the Missing Rucksack!!]]'' of the Ash and Pikachu manga. | Jessie's Wobbuffet first appears in ''[[SP06|After the Missing Rucksack!!]]'' of the Ash and Pikachu manga. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Jessie and Wobbuffet.png|thumb|200px|right|Jessie and Wobbuffet]] | [[File:Jessie and Wobbuffet.png|thumb|200px|right|Jessie and Wobbuffet]] | ||