Talking Pokémon: Difference between revisions

'''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, since [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Generation IV]], it is possible to collect [[foreign Pokédex entries]], and there are NPCs who 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 {{3v2|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 at [[Sea Cottage|his house]] on {{rt|25|Kanto|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 the [[Team Rocket HQ]].

In {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} and their {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Generation VI remakes}}, [[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.-->

In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, while {{p|Darkrai}} is not able to speak directly, it is presumed that the man inside the {{DL|Canalave City|Harbor Inn}} is an illusion created by Darkrai, through which it is able to communicate with the player during the [[Member Card]] event.

In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, if the player visits [[Lostlorn Forest]], a {{p|Zoroark}} is disguised as a {{tc|Backpacker}} who talks to the player and gives them {{TM|95|Snarl}} before dispelling its illusion and leaving. Also, in [[Pokéstar Studios]], the final film of the [[Love and Battles Series]] has a talking {{p|Smeargle}}, and the [[Timegate Traveler Series]] features a talking {{p|Ledian}}.

In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, {{p|Rotom}} can speak while inhabiting the [[Rotom Pokédex]]. In Sun and Moon only, {{p|Tapu Koko}} also speaks to the player through their [[Z-Ring]] before challenging them to a battle at the end of the game. A {{p|Mimikyu}} at the [[Aether House]] tells the player it will curse them when spoken to as well. An {{p|Oranguru}} in the [[Konikoni City]] {{DL|Konikoni City|apparel shop}} also tells the player to "Gu do it!"

In {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}, a {{p|Honedge}} in the {{DL|Wyndon|Rose of the Rondelands}} hotel will bid the player welcome if approached.

In Sword and Shield's [[The Crown Tundra]] {{FB|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Expansion Pass}}, {{ga|Calyrex}} is revealed to have the ability to speak through humans. It frequently takes over [[Peony]] in order to communicate with the player.

{{p|Latias}}'s [[Pokédex]] entries state that it can telepathically speak with humans.

The Pokédex entries for {{p|Ninetales}}, {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Lucario}}, and {{p|Magearna}} mention their ability to understand human speech, leaving it unclear as to whether other Pokémon can understand it as well.

Prior to the events of {{Pokémon XD}}, [[Dr. Kaminko]] developed a device that was meant to translate a Pokémon's speech, but it failed and was scrapped. A major post-game quest details the {{player}}'s efforts to undo its effects when it is accidentally released by [[Chobin]] and causes Pokémon around [[Orre]] to lose their voice.

In [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], the game centers around using a special device called a PokéHelper that translates certain human-language words into something wild Pikachu can understand. In this game's spiritual successor, [[Pokémon Channel]], various Pokémon appear as hosts and stars of TV shows, with their speech subtitled into the local human language.

In [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], certain Pokémon are capable of using telepathy, such as {{p|Regigigas}}.

In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series|Mystery Dungeon games]], 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 now understand as a result of becoming a Pokémon themselves.

In the PokéPark games, all Pokémon can talk. However, like in the Mystery Dungeon games, there are no human characters in the game, suggesting that the Pokémon are simply speaking Pokémon language in between each other, which the player character is able to understand due to being a Pokémon as well. This is further supported by all the Pokémon having their voices from the anime and their speech only appearing in text boxes.

In {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}}, the player character, [[Tim Goodman]], is partners with a talking {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}}. However, only the player seems to be able to hear Pikachu's talking voice. In addition, the game also features a {{OBP|Mewtwo|Detective Pikachu}}, which is able to talk via telepathy. In the sequel game, [[Detective Pikachu Returns]], Pokémon speech can also be understood via subtitles when heard from Pikachu's perspective. In addition, during the game's climax, [[Charles Merloch]] is able to speak when he fuses his mind with the body of a {{p|Deoxys}}.

In {{g|Masters EX}}, {{mas|Leon}}'s {{form|Calyrex|Ice Rider}} {{p|Calyrex}} briefly takes over {{mas|Sawyer}}'s body during the [[Winter Wishes]] [[story event]] to talk to Leon through him.