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'''Talking Pokémon''' are {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} who can speak a human language. The human language itself is not clearly depicted and all people in the [[Pokémon world]] seem to speak one common language, which is always referred to just as ''human language'' (however, in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Generation IV games]] it is possible to collect [[Meister|foreign Pokédex entries]], and there are NPCs in [[Generation IV]] and [[Generation V]] that speak foreign languages). While it appears that all Pokémon can understand human speech, very few can communicate with humans except via body language. There are exceptions to this, however, depending on the version of the Pokémon world being depicted. | '''Talking Pokémon''' are {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} who can speak a human language. The human language itself is not clearly depicted and all people in the [[Pokémon world]] seem to speak one common language, which is always referred to just as ''human language'' (however, in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Generation IV games]] it is possible to collect [[Meister|foreign Pokédex entries]], and there are NPCs in [[Generation IV]] and [[Generation V]] that speak foreign languages). While it appears that all Pokémon can understand human speech, very few can communicate with humans except via body language. There are exceptions to this, however, depending on the version of the Pokémon world being depicted. | ||
== | ==In the games== | ||
In {{3v|Red|Blue|Yellow}} and their {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|Generation III remakes|s}}, {{OBP|Copycat|character}}'s {{p|Doduo}} is able to speak a line of human language when approached. Also, Bill, when transformed into a Pokémon, can speak human language from his house on Cerulean Cape. In addition, the {{p|Marowak}}'s {{OBP|Marowak|ghost|ghost}} can talk. | In {{3v|Red|Blue|Yellow}} and their {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|Generation III remakes|s}}, {{OBP|Copycat|character}}'s {{p|Doduo}} is able to speak a line of human language when approached. Also, Bill, when transformed into a Pokémon, can speak human language from his house on Cerulean Cape. In addition, the {{p|Marowak}}'s {{OBP|Marowak|ghost|ghost}} can talk. | ||
In [[Generation II]] and their [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver versions|Generation IV remakes]], a {{p|Murkrow}} owned by [[Team Rocket]] tells the {{player}} the password to the generator room in [[Mahogany Town]]. | In [[Generation II]] and their [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver versions|Generation IV remakes]], a {{p|Murkrow}} owned by [[Team Rocket]] tells the {{player}} the password to the generator room in [[Mahogany Town]]. | ||
In {{3v|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, [[Mr. Stone]] wants to be able to communicate with {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, so he started a project for [[Devon Corporation]] intending to build a translation device for Pokémon; however, not much progress has been made.<!--Don't go changing this to reflect basis on real-world time. Those mentions in the games were based on the in-game time frame, which is in no way influenced by real-world time. While it's entirely possible that development has furthered as of another generation, the lack of any mention of such means there's no confirmation that development has furthered.--> [[Dr. Kaminko]] developed a device prior to {{XD}} that was meant to accomplish this, but it failed and was scrapped. A major post-ending quest details the | In {{3v|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, [[Mr. Stone]] wants to be able to communicate with {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, so he started a project for [[Devon Corporation]] intending to build a translation device for Pokémon; however, not much progress has been made.<!--Don't go changing this to reflect basis on real-world time. Those mentions in the games were based on the in-game time frame, which is in no way influenced by real-world time. While it's entirely possible that development has furthered as of another generation, the lack of any mention of such means there's no confirmation that development has furthered.--> [[Dr. Kaminko]] developed a device prior to {{XD}} that was meant to accomplish this, but it failed and was scrapped. A major post-ending quest details the {{player}}'s efforts to undo its effects when it is accidentally released by [[Chobin]]. | ||
[[Generation IV]] introduced {{p|Chatot}}, a Pokémon mentioned as being able to speak the human language through the use of its {{m|Chatter}} move. | [[Generation IV]] introduced {{p|Chatot}}, a Pokémon mentioned as being able to speak the human language through the use of its {{m|Chatter}} move. | ||
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In the ''Mystery Dungeon'' games and special anime episodes, all Pokémon can talk. This includes the player, who was transformed into a Pokémon. However, since there are no human characters in the ''Mystery Dungeon'' games, it is entirely possible that these Pokémon are not, in fact, speaking human language, but rather their own Pokémon language, which the player can understand as a result of being a Pokémon himself/herself. | In the ''Mystery Dungeon'' games and special anime episodes, all Pokémon can talk. This includes the player, who was transformed into a Pokémon. However, since there are no human characters in the ''Mystery Dungeon'' games, it is entirely possible that these Pokémon are not, in fact, speaking human language, but rather their own Pokémon language, which the player can understand as a result of being a Pokémon himself/herself. | ||
== | ==In the anime== | ||
===Understanding of human language=== | ===Understanding of human language=== | ||
As mentioned above, all Pokémon in the [[Pokémon anime]], with no exceptions, can understand human speech. Moreover, judging, for instance, from {{AP|Phanpy}} in ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can]]'', they are able to do this immediately after hatching, without having to learn. | As mentioned above, all Pokémon in the [[Pokémon anime]], with no exceptions, can understand human speech. Moreover, judging, for instance, from {{AP|Phanpy}} in ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can]]'', they are able to do this immediately after hatching, without having to learn. | ||
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* The [[Swords of Justice]] are each able to speak via telepathy in ''[[M15|Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice]]''. | * The [[Swords of Justice]] are each able to speak via telepathy in ''[[M15|Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice]]''. | ||
== | ==In the manga== | ||
In the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga, all the Pokémon can talk except for {{TP|Red|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)}}. | In the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga, all the Pokémon can talk except for {{TP|Red|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)}}. | ||