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The '''[[Pokémon]] franchise''' (Hindi: पोकेमोन ''Pokémon'', Urdu: پوکيمون ''Pokémon'') made its debut in the '''{{wp|Indian subcontinent}}''' in 2003, with the broadcast of the [[EP001|first anime episode]] in both English and Hindi languages on {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}}. The respective channel aired the show for eight years straight (2003-2011), up to [[S11|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]].
The [[Pokémon]] franchise (Hindi: '''पोकेमोन''', Tamil: '''போகிமொன்''', Telegu: '''పోకీమాన్''', Urdu: '''پوکيمون''') made its debut in the '''{{wp|Indian subcontinent}}''' in 2003, with the broadcast of the [[EP001|first anime episode]] in both English and Hindi languages on {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}}. The respective channel aired the show for eight years straight (2003-2011), up to [[S11|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]].


The anime also started airing on {{wp|Cartoon Network (Pakistan)|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}; the channel currently airs the {{series|Best Wishes}}.
The anime also started airing on {{wp|Cartoon Network (Pakistan)|Cartoon Network Pakistan}}; the channel currently airs the {{series|Best Wishes}}.
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In March of 2011, the {{pkmn|anime}} was shifted from Cartoon Network India to {{wp|Pogo (TV channel)|Pogo}}. It aired the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} in its entirety, along with the first season of the {{series|Best Wishes}}. In July 2014, the {{pkmn|anime}} made its return to {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}} with [[S14|Pokémon: Black and White]].
In March of 2011, the {{pkmn|anime}} was shifted from Cartoon Network India to {{wp|Pogo (TV channel)|Pogo}}. It aired the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} in its entirety, along with the first season of the {{series|Best Wishes}}. In July 2014, the {{pkmn|anime}} made its return to {{wp|Cartoon Network (India)|Cartoon Network India}} with [[S14|Pokémon: Black and White]].


In May 2014, the anime was also picked up by {{wp|Hungama TV}}, which started airing the {{series|original}}. The channel also started airing the {{series|XY}} from May 2015. <!--The show was continued by the channel with {{series|Advanced Generation}} from July 2015.-->
In May 2014, the anime was also picked up by {{wp|Hungama TV}}, which started airing the {{series|original}}. The channel also started airing the {{series|XY}} from May 2015. The show was continued by the channel with {{series|Advanced Generation}} starting in September 2015.


==Pokémon games==
==Pokémon games==
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====Pokémon movies====
====Pokémon movies and specials====
On November 14, 2006, Cartoon Network India aired ''[[Mewtwo Returns|Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns]]'' as a part of its Children's Day programming<ref name="Mewtwo Returns">[http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/cartoon-network-to-join-barbie-and-pok%C3%A9mon-on-childrens-day Indian Television]</ref>.
On November 14, 2006, Cartoon Network India aired ''[[Mewtwo Returns|Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns]]'' as a part of its Children's Day programming<ref name="Mewtwo Returns">[http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/broadcasting/tv-channels/kids/cartoon-network-to-join-barbie-and-pok%C3%A9mon-on-childrens-day Indian Television]</ref>.


Cartoon Network began airing the episodes of [[Pokémon Chronicles]] on June 11, 2009.
Cartoon Network began airing the [[Pokémon Chronicles]] on June 11, 2009.


The movie ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' premiered on both Cartoon Network channels (CN India and CN Pakistan). The movie ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' premiered on Cartoon Network Pakistan in 2009, but debuted on Cartoon Network India the following year.
The movie ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' premiered on both Cartoon Network channels (CN India and CN Pakistan). The movie ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' premiered on Cartoon Network Pakistan in 2009, but debuted on Cartoon Network India the following year.
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In 2011, Cartoon Network Pakistan also aired the movies ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. They were followed by the premiere of ''[[M13|Zoroark - Master of Illusions]]''. These three movies have so far aired only on CN Pakistan, but not on CN India or Pogo TV.
In 2011, Cartoon Network Pakistan also aired the movies ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. They were followed by the premiere of ''[[M13|Zoroark - Master of Illusions]]''. These three movies have so far aired only on CN Pakistan, but not on CN India or Pogo TV.
Cartoon Network India has aired several Pikachu shorts; however, they were not aired alongside their accompanying movies. The Pikachu shorts [[PK02|Christmas Night]] and [[PK03|Kanga Games]] were aired together as [[Pikachu's Winter Vacations]]. The shorts [[PK05|Winter Games]] and [[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]] were also aired together.


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====Pikachu shorts====
Cartoon Network India has aired several Pikachu shorts; however, they were not aired alongside their accompanying movies. The Pikachu shorts [[PK02|Christmas Night]] and [[PK03|Kanga Games]] were aired together as [[Pikachu's Winter Vacations]]. The shorts [[PK05|Winter Games]] and [[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]] were also aired together.


===Hungama TV===
===Hungama TV===
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====Original series====
====Original series====
With ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]'', the {{pkmn|anime}} made its Hungama TV debut on May 19, 2014. Hungama TV introduced a block for Pokémon reruns, ''PokéThon'' (coined from ''Poké''mon and Mara''thon''). As with the original English dub in {{pmin|the United States}}, ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'' and ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'' were aired between ''[[EP064|Its Mr. Mime Time]]'' and ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Pokécorral]]'', on August 14, 2014 and August 18, 2014, respectively. As with the Cartoon Network airings, a few inconsistencies in the airing order were noticed by viewers. The [[banned episodes]] ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]'', [[EP035]], and [[EP038]] were skipped by Hungama. [[S01|Pokemon: Indigo League]] completed its initial run on September 10, 2014, with the airing of ''[[EP080|Friends to the End!]]''.
With ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]'', the {{pkmn|anime}} made its Hungama TV debut on May 19, 2014. Hungama TV introduced a block for Pokémon reruns, ''PokéThon'' (coined from ''Poké''mon and Mara''thon''). As with the original English dub in {{pmin|the United States}}, ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'' and ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'' were aired between ''[[EP064|Its Mr. Mime Time]]'' and ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Pokécorral]]'', on August 14, 2014 and August 18, 2014, respectively. As with the Cartoon Network airings, a few inconsistencies in the airing order were noticed by viewers. The [[banned episodes]] ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]'', [[EP035]], and [[EP038]] were skipped by Hungama. The Kanto League arc completed its initial run on September 10, 2014, with the airing of ''[[EP080|Friends to the End!]]''.


[[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]] debuted on Hungama TV on September 11, 2014, with ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]''. Hungama TV now introduced an another block for Pokémon reruns, ''PokéVaar'' (literally ''PokéDay''). More inconsistencies were noticed by viewers, and some episodes were permanently skipped, such as the two episodes featuring {{p|Jynx}}, ''[[EP090|Stage Fight]]'' and ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]''. However, other episodes like ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'' and ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'' were also skipped but were aired later at repeat time slots and main slots as new episodes.
The Orange Islands arc debuted on Hungama TV on September 11, 2014, with ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]''. Hungama TV now introduced an another block for Pokémon reruns, ''PokéVaar'' (literally ''PokéDay''). More inconsistencies were noticed by viewers, and some episodes were permanently skipped, such as the two episodes featuring {{p|Jynx}}, ''[[EP090|Stage Fight]]'' and ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]''. However, other episodes like ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'' and ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'' were also skipped but were aired later at repeat time slots and main slots as new episodes.


[[File:Pokémon logo Southeast Asia.png|200px|thumb|The Pokémon logo used in India currently]]
[[File:Pokémon logo Southeast Asia.png|200px|thumb|The Pokémon logo used in India currently]]
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[[S05|Pokémon: Master Quest]] debuted on Hungama TV on March 31, 2015, with ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]''. The episode ''[[EP214|Mantine Overboard]]'' was skipped by the channel. It was later aired during reruns. As in other dubs, the banned episode [[EP250]] was also skipped by the channel. For currently unknown reasons, Hungama TV did not air the episodes ''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'' and ''[[EP255|Why? Wynaut!]]'' during the weekday afternoon time slot, instead being aired during evening rerun slots the same day, while there were no episodes during the afternoon slot. After ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]'', Hungama TV stopped airing new episodes and started airing reruns.
[[S05|Pokémon: Master Quest]] debuted on Hungama TV on March 31, 2015, with ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]''. The episode ''[[EP214|Mantine Overboard]]'' was skipped by the channel. It was later aired during reruns. As in other dubs, the banned episode [[EP250]] was also skipped by the channel. For currently unknown reasons, Hungama TV did not air the episodes ''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'' and ''[[EP255|Why? Wynaut!]]'' during the weekday afternoon time slot, instead being aired during evening rerun slots the same day, while there were no episodes during the afternoon slot. After ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]'', Hungama TV stopped airing new episodes and started airing reruns.
Starting on August 31, 2015, the channel started airing the remaining Johto episodes, starting the season [[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]].


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====Advanced Generation series====
====Advanced Generation series====
[[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]] debuted on Hungama TV with the airing of [[AG001|Get The Show On The Road]].
The Hoenn portion of [[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]] debuted on Hungama TV with the airing of ''[[AG001|Get The Show On The Road]]'' on September 16, 2015. Hungama completed the initial run of Pokémon: Advanced with ''[[AG040|Watt's With Wattson?]]'' on November 18, 2015.
 
On February 15, 2016, [[S07|Pokémon: Advanced Challenge]] debuted on Hungama TV with ''[[AG041|What You Seed is What You Get]]''. The channel also shifted the anime from a 1:00 PM time slot to a 6:30 PM time slot. From ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'' to ''[[AG083|Unfair Weather Friends]]'', the anime was shifted to an 8:00 PM time slot. ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]'' was skipped. Starting with ''[[AG084|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'', the anime was moved back to a 6:30 PM time slot. Starting with ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'', the [[narrator]]'s voice, [[Nurse Joy]]'s dialogue, the [[Team Rocket mottos|Team Rocket motto]], etc. changed. Hungama completed the initial run of Pokémon: Advanced Challenge with ''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]'' on April 28, 2016.


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====XY series====
====XY series====
[[File:Pokemon XY logo India.png|200px|thumb|Pokémon XY logo used currently in India]]
[[File:Pokémon XY logo Southeast Asia.png|200px|thumb|Pokémon XY logo used currently in India]]
{{bulbanews|'Pokémon the Series: XY' debuts in India}}
{{bulbanews|'Pokémon the Series: XY' debuts in India}}
The {{series|XY}} debuted on Hungama TV on May 9, 2015 with the first two episodes of [[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]], ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin]]'' and ''[[XY002|Lumoise City Pursuit]]''. These episodes were aired without any promo on a weekend time slot, even though the {{series2|Advanced Generation}}, {{series2|Diamond & Pearl}} and {{series2|Best Wishes}} series hadn't aired on the channel. Hungama TV later announced that more episodes of this season would air during the weekend time slot, with regular episodes continuing during the weekday time slot. From the start of the season, Hungama TV started skipping the title card of the episodes. The channel started using [[Media:Pokemon XY logo India.png|a new logo]] for the series, replacing [[Media:Pokémon the Series XY logo.png|the one used in other dubs]]. Similarly to the other seasons, inconsistencies in the airing order were again noticed by viewers, such as the skipping of the episode ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom]]'' for unknown reasons. After a month-long hiatus, Hungama resumed airing new episodes starting on August 1, 2015 with ''[[XY021|A PokéVision of Things to Come!]]'', skipping the previous two episodes, ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'' and ''[[XY020|Breaking Titles at the Chateau!]]''.
The {{series|XY}} was initially aired without any promotion on a weekend time slot. Hungama TV later announced that more episodes of the series would air during the weekend time slot, with earlier episodes continuing during the weekday time slot. From the start of the season, Hungama TV skipped the title card of the episodes and started using [[Media:Pokémon XY logo Southeast Asia.png|a new logo]] for the series, replacing [[Media:Pokémon the Series XY logo.png|the one used in other dubs]].
 
The first two episodes of [[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]], ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin]]'' and ''[[XY002|Lumoise City Pursuit]]'', debuted on Hungama TV on May 9, 2015. Similarly to the other seasons, inconsistencies in the airing order were again noticed by viewers, such as the skipping of the episode ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom]]'' for unknown reasons. After a month-long hiatus, Hungama resumed airing new episodes starting on August 1, 2015 with ''[[XY021|A PokéVision of Things to Come!]]'', skipping the previous two episodes, ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'' and ''[[XY020|Breaking Titles at the Chateau!]]''. As ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]'' was aired out of order in the US dub, it was also skipped in the Hungama airings. From the middle of the season, Hungama aired the episodes a a part of a block named ''Pokemon Full On''. With ''[[XY049|Bonnie for the Defense!]]'', Hungama completed the initial run of the season on November 14, 2015.


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====Pokémon movies====
====Pokémon movies and specials====
The first movie, ''[[M01|Pokémon The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' premiered on the channel on April 18, 2015, as ''Pokémon The Movie - {{tt|Mewtwo Ka Badla|Mewtwo's Revenge}}'' (Hindi: ''Mewtwo का बदला''). The channel also made a new logo for the movie. Many scenes from the movie were skipped, including the opening and ending themes. Despite the fact that Hungama TV airs the English dub of the anime, the movie was aired based on the original Japanese version.
For all of the Pokémon movies aired so far on Hungama TV, the channel has made a new logo for the movie. Many scenes from each movie were skipped, including the opening and ending themes. Despite the fact that Hungama TV airs the English dub of the anime, the movies aired were based on the original Japanese version. Pokémon movies have also been aired in blocks with {{wp|Beyblade}} and {{wp|Crayon Shin-chan}}.
 
The first movie, ''[[M01|Pokémon The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' premiered on the channel on April 18, 2015, as ''Pokémon The Movie - {{tt|Mewtwo Ka Badla|Mewtwo's Revenge}}'' (Hindi: ''Mewtwo का बदला'').
 
The second movie, ''[[M02|Pokémon The Movie 2000 - The Power of One]]'' premiered on the channel on August 22, 2015 as ''Pokémon The Movie - {{tt|Ash Pikachu aur Lugia in Danger|Ash, Pikachu, and Lugia in Danger}}'' (Hindi: ''Ash Pikachu और Lugia इन डेंजर'').
 
''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' aired on November 21, 2015.


The second movie, ''[[M02|Pokémon The Movie 2000 - The Power of One]]'' is to air on the channel on August 22, 2015 as ''Pokémon The Movie - {{tt|Ash Pikachu aur Lugia in Danger|Ash, Pikachu, and Lugia in Danger}}'' (Hindi: Ash Pikachu और Lugia इन डेंजर).
The third movie, ''[[M03|Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' premiered on the channel on April 16, 2016 as ''Pokémon The Movie - {{tt|Unown ka Tehelka|Panic of Unown}}'' (Hindi: ''Unown का तहलका'').


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Mewtwo Ka Badla.png|Pokémon The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back
Mewtwo Ka Badla.png|Pokémon The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back
Ash Pikachu aur Lugia in Danger.png|Pokémon The Movie 2000 - The Power of One
Ash Pikachu aur Lugia in Danger.png|Pokémon The Movie 2000 - The Power of One
Unown ka Tehelka.png|Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown: Entei
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| {{Ash}}
| {{Ash}}
| {{wp|Prasad Barve}} (Cartoon Network dub)<br>{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}} (Hungama TV dub)
| {{wp|Prasad Barve}} (Cartoon Network dub)<br>{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}} (Hungama dub)
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| {{an|Misty}}
| {{an|Misty}}
| {{wp|Rucha Dighe}} (Hungama TV dub)
| Neshma Chemburkar (Cartoon Network dub, [[S01]] - [[S02]])<br>{{wp|Rucha Dighe}} (Hungama dub)
|- style="background: #fff"
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| {{an|Brock}}
| {{an|Brock}}
| <!--Abhishek Singh (Cartoon Network dub)<br>-->Uplaksh Kochhar (Hungama TV dub)
| <!--Abhishek Singh (Cartoon Network dub)<br>-->Uplaksh Kochhar (Hungama dub)
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| {{Tracey}}
| {{Tracey}}
| {{wp|Nachiket Dighe}} (Cartoon Network dub)<br>Anshul Chandra (Hungama TV dub)
| {{wp|Nachiket Dighe}} (Cartoon Network dub)<br>Anshul Chandra (Hungama dub)
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{an|May}}
| Neshma Chemburkar (Hungama dub)
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Max]]
| Amit Diyondi (Hungama dub)
|- style="background: #fff"
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| {{an|Serena}}
| {{an|Serena}}
| Sayuri Haralkar (Hungama TV dub)
| Sayuri Haralkar (Hungama dub)
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{an|Clemont}}
| {{an|Clemont}}
| Viral Shah (Hungama TV dub)
| Viral Shah (Hungama dub)
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| {{an|Bonnie}}
| {{an|Bonnie}}
| Nilufer Middey Khan (Hungama TV dub)
| Nilufer Middey Khan (Hungama dub)
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[Jessie]]
| [[Jessie]]
| {{wp|Shagufta Baig}} (Hungama TV dub)
| Nandini Sharma (Cartoon Network dub)<br>{{wp|Shagufta Baig}} (Hungama dub)
|- style="background: #fff;"  
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| [[James]]
| [[James]]
| {{wp|Kishore Bhatt}}<ref>[http://www.indiantelevision.com/special/y2k5/dub.htm Indian television]</ref> (Cartoon Nework dub)<br>Rajesh Shukla (Hungama TV dub)
| {{wp|Kishore Bhatt}}<ref>[http://www.indiantelevision.com/special/y2k5/dub.htm Indian television]</ref> (Cartoon Nework dub)<br>Rajesh Shukla (Hungama dub)
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| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{wp|Saumya Daan}} (Hungama TV dub)
| style="background: #fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Damandeep Singh Baggan (Cartoon Network dub, [[S01]] - [[S02]])<br>Sandeep Karnik (Cartoon Network dub, [[S03]] - [[S14]])<br>{{wp|Saumya Daan}} (Hungama dub)
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==Pokémon manga==
==Pokémon manga==
English-translated [[Pokémon manga]] was distributed in India by [[Chuang Yi]].
English-translated [[Pokémon manga]] was distributed in India by [[Chuang Yi]]. Manga distribution are available on online stores such as Amazon.
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* Pokémon was an instant hit in India and was one of the number one kids shows on TV. Due to its huge popularity, many pirated Pokémon products are sold in India.<ref>[http://www.indiantelevision.org.in/mam/headlines/y2k3/dec/decmam4.htm Indian Television]</ref>
* Pokémon was an instant hit in India and was one of the number one kids shows on TV. Due to its huge popularity, many pirated Pokémon products are sold in India.<ref>[http://www.indiantelevision.org.in/mam/headlines/y2k3/dec/decmam4.htm Indian Television]</ref>
* Pokémon [[wp:Raksha Bandhan|Rakhis]] were available in India, with {{p|Pikachu}} and the [[starter Pokémon]] of [[Unova]] region.
* Pokémon [[wp:Raksha Bandhan|Rakhis]] were available in India, with {{p|Pikachu}} and the [[starter Pokémon]] of [[Unova]] region.
* Pokémon collectibles were available for free in every {{wp|Cheetos}} snack packs.<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2004/01/12/stories/2004011200180200.htm</ref>
* Pokémon collectibles were available for free in every {{wp|Cheetos}} snack packs.<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/life/2004/01/12/stories/2004011200180200.htm]</ref>
* On the Toonami block, Cartoon Network hosted a contest titled "Toonami-Game On Video Game Championship" in 2006, with Pokémon merchandise given out as prizes<ref name="Toonami GameOn" />.
* On the Toonami block, Cartoon Network hosted a contest titled "Toonami-Game On Video Game Championship" in 2006, with Pokémon merchandise given out as prizes<ref name="Toonami GameOn" />.
* Pokémon Toys were available as toy gifts of {{wp|McDonald's}} {{wp|Happy Meal}}s. These toys were spoons featuring Pikachu and other starters. However no advertisements were made by McDonald's.<ref>[http://hm.toysaffair.com/2013/06/happy-meal-toys-pokemon-bw-movie-version.html Toysaffair.com]</ref>
* Pokémon Toys were available as toy gifts of {{wp|McDonald's}} {{wp|Happy Meal}}s. These toys were spoons featuring Pikachu and other starters. However no advertisements were made by McDonald's.<ref>[http://hm.toysaffair.com/2013/06/happy-meal-toys-pokemon-bw-movie-version.html Toysaffair.com]</ref>
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* A Pokémon contest was held by Hungama TV in 2015, which gave out Pokémon merchandise as prizes.<ref>[http://www.hungamatv.com/docs/tnc-pokemon-contest.pdf HungamaTV.com Docs]</ref>
* A Pokémon contest was held by Hungama TV in 2015, which gave out Pokémon merchandise as prizes.<ref>[http://www.hungamatv.com/docs/tnc-pokemon-contest.pdf HungamaTV.com Docs]</ref>
* Pokémon XY Products/toys with the original logo are distributed by Funskool India.<ref>[http://www.funskoolindia.com/brands-products.php?bg=129 Funskool India]</ref>
* Pokémon XY Products/toys with the original logo are distributed by Funskool India.<ref>[http://www.funskoolindia.com/brands-products.php?bg=129 Funskool India]</ref>
* The manga is available through online stores such as Amazon.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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* [[S15|Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies]], [[S16|Pokémon BW: Adventures in Unova]] and [[S18|Pokémon XY: Kalos Quest]] are the only [[season]]s which have not debuted in South Asia.
* [[S15|Pokémon BW: Rival Destinies]], [[S16|Pokémon BW: Adventures in Unova]] and [[S18|Pokémon XY: Kalos Quest]] are the only [[season]]s which have not debuted in South Asia.
* Prior to ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Hungama TV did not include the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment. It was skipped some times in between, but was aired consistently after ''[[EP089|Shell Shock!]]''.
* Prior to ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Hungama TV did not include the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment. It was skipped some times in between, but was aired consistently after ''[[EP089|Shell Shock!]]''.
* Hungama TV made a [[List of Hindi Pokémon themes#Indigo League|PokéRap]] as an ending theme for their Indigo League airings and movies.
* Hungama TV made a [[List of Hindi Pokémon themes#Endings|Pokérap]] as an ending theme for the anime series and the movies.
* Hungama TV made [[List of Hindi Pokémon themes#PokéRaps (Hungama TV)|Pokeraps]] for [[Orange League]] and [[Johto League]] which featured live-action sequences and worked as promos for the upcoming seasons of Pokémon.
** They also made Pokéraps for the [[S02|Orange League]] and [[S03|Johto League]] which featured live-action sequences and worked as promos for the upcoming seasons of Pokémon. They also made a Pokérap for the Hoenn League which worked as a promo for [[S07|season 7]].


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