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[[File:Buneary Heart Seal.png|thumb|250px|Contests are different in the anime and in the games]]
[[File:Buneary Heart Seal.png|thumb|250px|Contests are different in the anime and in the games]]
* In the anime, [[Pokémon battle]]s take place in real-time as opposed to being turn-based. This means that [[Pokémon Trainer]]s are not forced to wait for the other Pokémon to make a move. However, most Trainers usually wait for the opponent to finish issuing commands.
* In the anime, [[Pokémon battle]]s take place in real-time as opposed to being turn-based. This means that [[Pokémon Trainer]]s are not forced to wait for the other Pokémon to make a move. However, most Trainers usually wait for the opponent to finish issuing commands.
* In the anime, trainers are also not allowed to use medicine or berries during battle.
* In the anime, Trainers are also not allowed to use medicine or Berries during battle.
* Pokémon can have more than four moves in the anime, and are not required to forget an old move in order to learn a new one (although some of the moves a Pokémon is shown using when first introduced will generally fall into disuse as the Pokémon learns more powerful moves as the series continues). Later series are more likely to have Pokémon stick to the four-move limit, however.
* Pokémon can have more than four moves in the anime, and are not required to forget an old move in order to learn a new one (although some of the moves a Pokémon is shown using when first introduced will generally fall into disuse as the Pokémon learns more powerful moves as the series continues). Later series are more likely to have Pokémon stick to the four-move limit, however.
* {{PP}} does not seem to exist in the anime.
* {{PP}} does not seem to exist in the anime.
* [[Egg Move]]s, which a Pokémon knows upon hatching in the games, are able to be picked up naturally as the Pokémon grows (one example being [[Ash's Pikachu]] learning {{m|Volt Tackle}} 424 episodes after its first appearance).
* [[Egg Move]]s, which a Pokémon knows upon hatching in the games, are able to be picked up naturally as the Pokémon grows (one example being [[Ash's Pikachu]] learning {{m|Volt Tackle}} 424 episodes after its first appearance).
* In the anime, there can be more than the eight usual [[Gym]]s in each [[region]]. However, Ash only ever faces the ones from the games, with the others challenged by the rivals.
* In the anime, there can be more than the eight usual [[Gym]]s in each [[region]]. However, Ash only ever faces the ones from the games, with the others challenged by the rivals.
* In the anime, all Trainers who collect at least eight Badges compete in a [[Pokémon League Conference]]. In the games, Trainers who manage to collect all the specific regional Badges are qualified to challenge the [[Elite Four]] and the current Champion.
* In the anime, all Trainers who collect at least eight [[Badge]]s compete in a [[Pokémon League Conference]]. In the games, Trainers who manage to collect all the specific regional Badges are qualified to challenge the [[Elite Four]] and the current {{pkmn|Champion}}.
** In the anime, Trainers may also just directly challenge the current Champion but does not involve the Pokémon League defense without additional requirements, as seen in several of [[Cynthia]]'s battles.
** In the anime, Trainers may also just directly challenge the current Champion but does not involve the Pokémon League defense without additional requirements, as seen in several of {{an|Cynthia}}'s battles.
* Multiples of various species of {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]] have been sighted. In the games, only one can be found per game. This also states that Legendary and Mythical Pokémon are able to {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} in the anime, contrary to the games.
* Multiples of various species of {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]] have been sighted. In the games, only one can be found per game. This also states that Legendary and Mythical Pokémon are able to {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} in the anime, contrary to the games.
** However, game canon seems to imply that more exist, but the player only ever encounters one.
** However, game canon seems to imply that more exist, but the player only ever encounters one.
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* In the anime, characters change their clothes when they go swimming. However, when a player {{m|dive}}s underwater in the games, the player is still wearing their normal outfit. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the player will change into a diving suit.
* In the anime, characters change their clothes when they go swimming. However, when a player {{m|dive}}s underwater in the games, the player is still wearing their normal outfit. In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the player will change into a diving suit.
* In the anime, [[Pokémon Contest]] rounds work very differently. In the first one, called the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s display an array of moves and skills to showcase their Pokémon, while in the games, the player simply presents their Pokémon so its [[Contest condition|condition]] can be evaluated. The second round is different as well. In the anime, contestants face each other in a [[Contest Battle]], while in the games all the participants take turns showing off one move at a time.
* In the anime, [[Pokémon Contest]] rounds work very differently. In the first one, called the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]], {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s display an array of moves and skills to showcase their Pokémon, while in the games, the player simply presents their Pokémon so its [[Contest condition|condition]] can be evaluated. The second round is different as well. In the anime, contestants face each other in a [[Contest Battle]], while in the games all the participants take turns showing off one move at a time.
* In the anime, the Trainer can order their Pokémon to dodge attacks, regardless of the accuracy of that move in the games, though starting from Generation VI, Pokémon with high friendship can occasionally dodge moves that would usually hit. Additionally moves that normally cannot miss in the games, such as {{m|Swift}}, {{m|Shock Wave}} and {{m|Aerial Ace}}, can miss.
* In the anime, the Trainer can order their Pokémon to dodge attacks, regardless of the accuracy of that move in the games, though starting from [[Generation VI]], Pokémon with high friendship can occasionally dodge moves that would usually hit. Additionally moves that normally cannot miss in the games, such as {{m|Swift}}, {{m|Shock Wave}} and {{m|Aerial Ace}}, can miss.
* [[HM]]s are shown as regular moves in the anime, they are not used as tools for certain situations like in the games.
* [[HM]]s are shown as regular moves in the anime, they are not used as tools for certain situations like in the games.
* [[TM]]s do not seem to exist. Instead, TM-exclusive moves must be taught to the Pokémon over a period of time.
* [[TM]]s do not seem to exist. Instead, TM-exclusive moves must be taught to the Pokémon over a period of time.
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[[File:Jessie Dustox Stun Spore.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Dustox}} cannot learn {{m|Stun Spore}} in the games]]
[[File:Jessie Dustox Stun Spore.png|thumb|250px|{{p|Dustox}} cannot learn {{m|Stun Spore}} in the games]]
* Occasionally the anime shows [[Anime move errors|Pokémon using moves they cannot learn in the games]].
* Occasionally the anime shows [[Anime move errors|Pokémon using moves they cannot learn in the games]].
** However, some of these cases may be attributed to a translation error or a misinterpretation. Examples include Ash telling Pikachu to use "electric attack" when he could just mean to use ''an'' electric attack, or Pokémon using basic attacks like Tackle or Headbutt simply because they are just simple attacks.
** However, some of these cases may be attributed to a translation error or a misinterpretation. Examples include Ash telling Pikachu to use "electric attack" when he could just mean to use ''an'' electric attack, or Pokémon using basic attacks like {{m|Tackle}} or {{m|Headbutt}} simply because they are just simple attacks.
* The physical and special concept is rarely mentioned in the anime.
* The physical and special concept is rarely mentioned in the anime.
* Pokémon can sometimes use a technique that normally would not affect the enemy in the games, notably with {{AP|Pikachu}} who has been able to affect {{type|Ground}}s with Electric attacks, which it can't do in the games.
* Pokémon can sometimes use a technique that normally would not affect the enemy in the games, notably with {{AP|Pikachu}} who has been able to affect {{type|Ground}}s with Electric attacks, which it can't do in the games.
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* Official Gym and League battles set limits on how many Pokémon a Trainer can use to fight with, whereas in the games only facilities like the [[Battle Tower]] set limits.
* Official Gym and League battles set limits on how many Pokémon a Trainer can use to fight with, whereas in the games only facilities like the [[Battle Tower]] set limits.
* All official Pokémon Trainer battles in the anime have a [[Battle judge|judge]], who sets the rules and referees the battle, and is able to declare when a Pokémon is unable to battle which would eliminate that Pokémon from the match. In the games, however, aside from a battle facility match, any Pokémon that has fainted can be revived and used again in battle as long as the Trainer has at least one Pokémon left.
* All official Pokémon Trainer battles in the anime have a [[Battle judge|judge]], who sets the rules and referees the battle, and is able to declare when a Pokémon is unable to battle which would eliminate that Pokémon from the match. In the games, however, aside from a battle facility match, any Pokémon that has fainted can be revived and used again in battle as long as the Trainer has at least one Pokémon left.
* Pokémon have the right to decide if they want to evolve in the anime, and can choose if they don't want to evolve. However, in the games, the Pokémon only evolves when/if the player wants it to and the requirement has been met. Notable examples are [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{MTR}} of [[Team Rocket]], and [[Dawn's Piplup]].
* Pokémon have the right to decide if they want to evolve in the anime, and can choose if they don't want to evolve. However, in the games, the Pokémon only evolves when/if the player wants it to and the requirement has been met. Notable examples are [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{MTR}} of {{TRT}}, and [[Dawn's Piplup]].
** The exceptions are {{game|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] where the [[starter Pokémon]] refuse to evolve.
** The exceptions are {{game|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] where the [[starter Pokémon]] refuse to evolve.
* Pokémon in the anime occasionally undergo changes in their personality when they evolve. In the games, their [[Nature|personality]] remains the same after evolution.
* Pokémon in the anime occasionally undergo changes in their personality when they evolve. In the games, their [[Nature|personality]] remains the same after evolution.
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