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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=239}} | {{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=239}} | ||
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=A Pokémon that lives in warm seas. It inflates the flotation sac on its head to drift and search for food.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=A Pokémon that lives in warm seas. It inflates the flotation sac on its head to drift and search for food.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Can be seen floating offshore during seasons when the seas are warm. Its azure body blends in with the ocean waters—logic suggests this is a defense mechanism against natural predators.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Can be seen floating offshore during seasons when the seas are warm. Its azure body blends in with the ocean waters—logic suggests this is a defense mechanism against natural predators.}} | ||
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===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
Phione is available in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} and | Phione is available in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl}}, and {{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}. | ||
====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ||
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* Phione is banned from the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, the [[Battle Subway]], the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], the [[Battle Maison]], and the [[Battle Tree]], a rule which typically applies only to Mythical Pokémon and [[Special Pokémon]]; the only non-Mythical Pokémon to have been event-only at one point, {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}, were allowed in the Battle Subway, indicating Phione's battle facility ban may be due to it being Mythical. | * Phione is banned from the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}, the [[Battle Subway]], the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], the [[Battle Maison]], and the [[Battle Tree]], a rule which typically applies only to Mythical Pokémon and [[Special Pokémon]]; the only non-Mythical Pokémon to have been event-only at one point, {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}, were allowed in the Battle Subway, indicating Phione's battle facility ban may be due to it being Mythical. | ||
** Phione is also banned from most online competitions and online battles. | ** Phione is also banned from most online competitions and online battles. | ||
* In the | * In the {{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}: | ||
** In | ** In {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time, Darkness}} and {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky}}, Phione has a 100% recruit rate, is never battled, and the player is not allowed to recruit more than one to their team, all of which are traits otherwise only exhibited by Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. | ||
** In {{pkmn|Super Mystery Dungeon}}, {{p|Hoopa}} is able to summon Phione as an ally. Only Legendary and Mythical Pokémon are able to be summoned in this way. | ** In {{pkmn|Super Mystery Dungeon}}, {{p|Hoopa}} is able to summon Phione as an ally. Only Legendary and Mythical Pokémon are able to be summoned in this way. | ||
* In | * In {{g|Rumble Blast}}, Phione can only be unlocked once a certain number of customers have shopped at the Toy Shop, a trait otherwise exclusive to Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. | ||
* Phione was featured in Pokémon.com's [[n:Official Pokémon website announces Pokémon Power Bracket|2012 Pokémon Power Bracket]], a single-elimination tournament where all other Pokémon in the bracket were Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. | * Phione was featured in Pokémon.com's [[n:Official Pokémon website announces Pokémon Power Bracket|2012 Pokémon Power Bracket]], a single-elimination tournament where all other Pokémon in the bracket were Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. | ||
* Phione is not needed to obtain the [[diploma]], a trait otherwise exclusive to Mythical Pokémon. | * Phione is not needed to obtain the [[diploma]], a trait otherwise exclusive to Mythical Pokémon. | ||
** Likewise, in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, it is not required to catch Phione in order to battle {{p|Arceus}}, nor does it count for Pokédex completion to obtain the [[Shiny Charm]], traits otherwise exclusive to Mythical Pokémon. | ** Likewise, in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, it is not required to catch Phione in order to battle {{p|Arceus}}, nor does it count for Pokédex completion to obtain the [[Shiny Charm]], traits otherwise exclusive to Mythical Pokémon. | ||
* {{g|Legends: Arceus}} will display a warning when the player attempts to | * {{g|Legends: Arceus}} will display a warning when the player attempts to {{pkmn2|Released|release}} a Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, or [[Shiny Pokémon]]; attempting to release Phione will generate the warning regardless of Shiny status. | ||
* The | * The {{g|GO}} [[regional Pokédex]] added in v2.0.0 of the mobile version of {{g|HOME}}, which includes all Pokémon in the [[National Pokédex]] except Mythical Pokémon, excludes Phione. | ||
* In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, the game code defines Phione as a Mythical internally. It is currently unknown what this value is used for, as it is defined for all Mythical Pokémon, even Mythical species that [[List of Pokémon by availability|are not coded to exist]] in Scarlet and Violet, such as {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, etc. | * In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, the game code defines Phione as a Mythical internally. It is currently unknown what this value is used for, as it is defined for all Mythical Pokémon, even Mythical species that [[List of Pokémon by availability|are not coded to exist]] in Scarlet and Violet, such as {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, etc. | ||
* In [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa08Y-fhfTI a YouTube video celebrating the number of Pokémon] after the release of Generation IX, Phione is shown during the Mythical Pokémon portion. | * In [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa08Y-fhfTI a YouTube video celebrating the number of Pokémon] after the release of [[Generation IX]], Phione is shown during the Mythical Pokémon portion. | ||
====Evidence against==== | ====Evidence against==== | ||
* [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] states that Phione is not Legendary (a term used at the time to describe both Legendary and Mythical Pokémon) due to it being able to be obtained by hatching Eggs. | * [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]] states that Phione is not Legendary (a term used at the time to describe both Legendary and Mythical Pokémon) due to it being able to be obtained by hatching Eggs. | ||
* In | * In {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, all Mythical Pokémon are referred to as "rare," but Phione is not. It is also found normally in the wild. | ||
* All Mythical Pokémon are listed in [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]]'s [http://www.pokemon.jp/special/mystery/column/02.html#column09 Mystery File] feature website, but Phione is missing. | * All Mythical Pokémon are listed in [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]]'s [http://www.pokemon.jp/special/mystery/column/02.html#column09 Mystery File] feature website, but Phione is missing. | ||
* In the [[Pokémon Kids: Winter Fest]] badge collection all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon have special badge borders and are obtained exclusively through either opening Master pouches or clearing timed challenges. However, Phione has no special border and is obtained through standard bags in the same way all non-Legendary non-Mythical Pokémon are obtained. | * In the [[Pokémon Kids: Winter Fest]] badge collection all Legendary and Mythical Pokémon have special badge borders and are obtained exclusively through either opening Master pouches or clearing timed challenges. However, Phione has no special border and is obtained through standard bags in the same way all non-Legendary non-Mythical Pokémon are obtained. | ||
* In the Pokédex of | * In the Pokédex of {{g|Bank}}, Phione does not have a shiny background, unlike other Mythical Pokémon. However, non-Special Legendary Pokémon similarly also do not have a shiny background. | ||
* In | * In {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness}}, Phione has a whole set of exclusive items that are found normally (plus a fifth item that otherwise only appears for [[baby Pokémon]]) unlike other Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, which only have one each and are found behind locked chambers in specific dungeons. | ||
====Other==== | ====Other==== | ||
* Phione {{pkmn|Egg}}s can be received at {{pkmn|Day Care}}s and the {{pkmn|Nursery}}, and it can breed to produce another Phione. No other Legendary or Mythical Pokémon can breed to produce itself. | * Phione {{pkmn|Egg}}s can be received at {{pkmn|Day Care}}s and the {{pkmn|Nursery}}, and it can breed to produce another Phione. No other Legendary or Mythical Pokémon can breed to produce itself. | ||
* The [[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon: The Official Alola Region Strategy Guide]] has two separate pieces of conflicting information about Phione's Mythical status within itself. It lists Phione as Mythical but also states that Manaphy is the only Mythical Pokémon that can breed. | * The [[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon: The Official Alola Region Strategy Guide]] has two separate pieces of conflicting information about Phione's Mythical status within itself. It lists Phione as Mythical but also states that Manaphy is the only Mythical Pokémon that can breed. | ||
* In | * In {{g|HOME}}, the player cannot trade Phione via the [[Global Trade System]], just like all Mythical Pokémon. Originally, even trades requesting Pokémon that could not be traded would be displayed when searching the GTS, but shortly after launch, the search was changed to not display these results. When requests for Pokémon that could not be traded were visible, even if the player chose to exclude people seeking Mythical or Legendary Pokémon, requests for Phione would still be displayed. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||