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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 | * 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 [[affection]] 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. | ||