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 [[File:20th Anniversary Magazine Ad SM.jpg|thumb|300px|the first 721 different species in a promotion for the franchise's 20th anniversary]]
 '''Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター''' ''Pocket Monsters''; '''ポケモン''' ''Pokémon'' for short) are fictional creatures that are central to the [[Pokémon]] franchise. Many new species of Pokémon are often introduced simultaneously with the promotion and release of new games.
+==Terminology==
+In the [[Pokémon world]], the word "{{wp|species}}" is not used exactly the same as in real-world biology, where it would refer to a group of organisms that can have fertile offspring (unlike the {{pkmn|breeding}} between different Pokémon species), and a real-life organism would not change between different species. A Pokémon can change species by means of [[evolution]], which more closely resembles growth and development or metamorphosis rather than {{wp|evolution|evolution in the real world}}.
+Each species has a [[List of Pokémon by name|name]] starting with a capital letter, such as "{{p|Pikachu}}." The species name is also often used in the singular form referring collectively to members of that species, such as "{{p|Pikachu}} is an {{type|Electric}} Pokémon." The plural form of the species is the same as the singular, such as "two {{p|Pikachu}}.".
+An individual Pokémon is usually known by the current species same as well, such as "Pikachu used {{m|Thunder Shock}}." However, some individual Pokémon have [[nickname]]s instead.
+In Japanese, the Pokémon species are written in katakana, and they also have official romanizations. For instance: {{p|Onix}} (Japanese: イワーク ''Iwark'').
 ==Overview==
-In the [[Pokémon world]], the word "{{wp|species}}" is not used exactly the same as in real-world biology, where it would refer to a group of organisms that can have fertile offspring (unlike the {{pkmn|breeding}} between different Pokémon species), and a real-life organism would not change between different species. With the currently [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|{{numpkmn}} known species]] that inhabit the [[Pokémon world]], Pokémon take up many [[shape]]s and [[Size and weight variation|size]]s, resembling animals and living creatures in the real world. However, they possess several fantastic powers not demonstrated by most real animals, including the manipulation of aspects of the material world, such as {{t|electric}}ity or {{t|fire}}, each having their own [[type]] and [[Pokémon category|categories]]. It is implied that there are more Pokémon always waiting to be discovered beyond the current count.
+There are currently [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|{{numpkmn}} known Pokémon species]] that inhabit the [[Pokémon world]]. They take up many [[shape]]s and [[Size and weight variation|size]]s, resembling animals and living creatures in the real world. However, they possess several fantastic powers not demonstrated by most real animals, including the manipulation of aspects of the material world, such as {{t|electric}}ity or {{t|fire}}, each having their own [[type]] and [[Pokémon category|categories]]. It is implied that there are more Pokémon always waiting to be discovered beyond the current count.
-Each species has a name starting with a capital letter, such as "{{p|Pikachu}}." The individuals of each species are usually known by the species same, except when they have [[nickname]]s. The plural form of the species is the same as the singular, such as "two {{p|Pikachu}}."
 While most Pokémon resemble animals and may behave like them, there are many that do not resemble animals at all, taking on other forms such as plants, inanimate objects, machines, human-like forms, or other more enigmatic and exotic appearances. Pokémon inhabit an extremely diverse range of habitats, ranging from the driest [[desert]]s to the lushest jungles, the deepest oceans to the highest {{cat|mountains}} and everything else in between, even [[Extraterrestrial Pokémon|outer space]] and other [[dimension]]s. Pokémon take up various ways of living in those places. There are many uses to spending time with Pokémon; some people take them in as pets, some study them, but all Pokémon can be befriended and made into potential allies. A common symbol of partnership between human and Pokémon is often met by putting the creature into a [[Poké Ball]], in which all share the ability to shrink down small enough to fit into. Many people who raise Pokémon are called [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, people who dedicate their lives to Pokémon, participating in multiple activities involving the species. Not all Pokémon Trainers are seen as kind towards these creatures, and many [[villainous team|villainous organization]]s seek to use Pokémon in malicious ways.
-Many Pokémon are able to [[evolution|evolve]] from or into other Pokémon species, a process that typically makes them larger and stronger, and more closely resembles growth and development or metamorphosis rather than {{wp|evolution|evolution in the real world}}. Evolution can be seen as a form of maturity in certain species, but not all. Most Pokémon by nature are known to compete in [[Pokémon battle]]s. These battles may be for sport among human-owned Pokémon or for survival and protection between wild Pokémon. In these battles, Pokémon use techniques called [[move]]s, that they can use within the fight or elsewhere, either to defend themselves or their Trainer, or to perform a task. Beyond their normal [[type]]d attributes and moves, many Pokémon posses other traits that can be triggered or used passively. These traits are called [[Abilities]], which a Pokémon may activate once certain conditions are met. Another function some Pokémon may have, similar to that of evolution, is a change in appearances called a [[form]]. Some Pokémon may be able to change their form, while some may have one as a distinction between others of the same species. In the games, each Pokémon has a distinct voice associated with each individual species or form known as a [[cry]], while in the anime, most Pokémon are known only to say their name.
+Many Pokémon are able to [[evolution|evolve]] from or into other Pokémon species, a process that typically makes them larger and stronger. Evolution can be seen as a form of maturity in certain species, but not all. In some cases, this process can be reverted by [[devolution]]. Most Pokémon by nature are known to compete in [[Pokémon battle]]s. These battles may be for sport among human-owned Pokémon or for survival and protection between wild Pokémon. In these battles, Pokémon use techniques called [[move]]s, that they can use within the fight or elsewhere, either to defend themselves or their Trainer, or to perform a task. Beyond their normal [[type]]d attributes and moves, many Pokémon posses other traits that can be triggered or used passively. These traits are called [[Abilities]], which a Pokémon may activate once certain conditions are met. Another function some Pokémon may have, similar to that of evolution, is a change in appearances called a [[form]]. Some Pokémon may be able to change their form, while some may have one as a distinction between others of the same species. In the games, each Pokémon has a distinct voice associated with each individual species or form known as a [[cry]], while in the anime, most Pokémon are known only to say their name.
 There are many forms of food that Pokémon may eat, including one another as prey. However, Pokémon Trainers may offer different types of treats and natural items such as [[Berries]] to their Pokémon. Additionally, many plant-like Pokémon and {{p|Heliolisk}} are able to photosynthesize. Many Pokémon are known to reproduce by producing {{pkmn|Egg}}s, though it is unknown how these eggs are formed or where they come from. There are also many [[Artificial Pokémon|man-made]] and human-influenced Pokémon that have been created by other means, such as {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Porygon}} or {{p|Trubbish}}. There are multiple categories and variations that Pokémon may fall under as well, which describe certain groups and relationships Pokémon may have with each other. Some examples include [[Legendary Pokémon]], [[Mythical Pokémon]], [[Paradox Pokémon]], [[Ultra Beast]]s, and [[Fossil|Fossil Pokémon]]. Pokémon who have been affected by malice are known as [[Shadow Pokémon]].