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[[File:Pokemon website logo.png|thumb|200px|Logo used for the website until the 2010 overhaul]] | [[File:Pokemon website logo.png|thumb|200px|Logo used for the website until the 2010 overhaul]] | ||
[[File:2000pokemonworld.png|thumb|200px|Logo used for the website in 2000]] | [[File:2000pokemonworld.png|thumb|200px|Logo used for the website in 2000]] | ||
'''Pok{{tt|é|Officially uses regular "e"}}mon.com''', known as ''Pokémon World'' prior to 2002, is the official international [[Pokémon]] website, which was first created on January 8, 1998<ref>[ | '''Pok{{tt|é|Officially uses regular "e"}}mon.com''', known as ''Pokémon World'' prior to 2002, is the official international [[Pokémon]] website, which was first created on January 8, 1998.<ref>[https://www.whois.com/whois/pokemon.com WHOIS information for Pokémon.com]</ref> The website has gone by many different names and used many different Internet addresses throughout its history, such as ''Pokémon-games.com'' and ''Go-Pokemon.com'', though [[The Pokémon Company International]] has finally settled on the simple ''"Pokémon.com"'' nominer. Four [[#Website versions|full versions]] of the official Pokémon.com website are maintained, each focusing on a specific language, country, or region. Several other partial websites are also maintained. The current version of the website, introduced on January 27, 2014, saw a complete reorganization of website content and visual design, as well as seeing the prominent return of the ''"[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]"'' slogan. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Website versions== | ==Website versions== | ||
Pokémon.com is split into multiple different websites for countries around the world that all share a common design. There are three versions of these sites: | |||
* The full website which includes the [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], a [[Pokédex]], information on the | * The full website which includes the [[Pokémon Trainer Club]], a [[Pokédex]], information on the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} (including a database), information on the {{pkmn|games}} and [[:Category:Mobile games|Apps]], [[Pokémon TV]], events listings for [[Play! Pokémon]] and a news section. | ||
* A partial website that only includes certain sections (which varies by country). | * A partial website that only includes certain sections (which varies by country). | ||
* A single page that gives some broad information about Pokémon and sometimes provides links to other websites. | * A single page that gives some broad information about Pokémon and sometimes provides links to other websites. | ||
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| [[Pokémon in Latin America|Latin America]] || [https://www.pokemon.com/el/ Spanish] || | | [[Pokémon in Latin America|Latin America]] || [https://www.pokemon.com/el/ Spanish] || | ||
pokemon.com.{{tt|ar|Argentina}} <br/>pokemon.{{tt|bo|Bolivia}} <br/>pokemon.{{tt|cl|Chile}} <br/>pokemon.{{tt|co|Colombia}} <br/>pokemon.{{tt|ec|Ecuador}} <br/>pokemon.{{tt| | pokemon.com.{{tt|ar|Argentina}} <br/>pokemon.{{tt|bo|Bolivia}} <br/>pokemon.{{tt|cl|Chile}} <br/>pokemon.{{tt|co|Colombia}} <br/>pokemon.{{tt|cr|Costa Rica}} <br/>pokemon.{{tt|do|Dominican Republic}} <br/>pokemon.{{tt|ec|Ecuador}} <br/>pokemon.{{tt|sv|El Salvador}} <br/>pokemon.{{tt|gt|Guatemala}} <br/>pokemon.{{tt|hn|Honduras}} <br/>pokemon.{{tt|mx|Mexico}} <br/>pokemon.{{tt|pa|Panama}} <br/>pokemon.{{tt|pe|Peru}} <br/>pokemon.com.{{tt|py|Paraguay}} <br/>pokemon.{{tt|uy|Uruguay}} | ||
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|colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"|'''''Europe''''' | |colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"|'''''Europe''''' | ||
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|colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"|'''''Europe''''' | |colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"|'''''Europe''''' | ||
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| Austria || [https://www.pokemon.com/at/ | | Austria || [https://www.pokemon.com/at/ German] || pokemon.at | ||
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| [[Pokémon in Belgium|Belgium]] || [https://www.pokemon.com/be/ French & Dutch] || pokemon.be | | [[Pokémon in Belgium|Belgium]] || [https://www.pokemon.com/be/ French & Dutch] || pokemon.be | ||
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{{Reflist|group="note"}} | {{Reflist|group="note"}} | ||
Any other country that does not have listed a local redirect above will always result being redirected to pokemon.com. | |||
Most websites for countries in Asia are run by [[The Pokémon Company]] rather than [[The Pokémon Company International]], and thus have a completely different design. This includes the websites for [https://www.pokemon.co.jp Japan], [https://www.pokemon.cn mainland China], [https://hk.portal-pokemon.com/ Hong Kong], [https://in.portal-pokemon.com/ India], [https://id.portal-pokemon.com/ Indonesia], [https://my.portal-pokemon.com/ Malaysia], [https://ph.portal-pokemon.com/ The Philippines], [https://sg.portal-pokemon.com/ Singapore], [https://tw.portal-pokemon.com/ Taiwan], [https://th.portal-pokemon.com/ Thailand] and [https://vn.portal-pokemon.com/ Vietnam]. The [https://pokemonkorea.co.kr/ South Korean] website is managed by Pokémon Korea, Inc. | |||
Most websites for countries in Asia are run by [[The Pokémon Company]] rather than [[The Pokémon Company International]], and thus have a completely different design. This includes the websites for [https://www.pokemon.co.jp Japan], [https:// | |||
==Website sections== | ==Website sections== | ||
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Once logged into with a user account, a "picture" appears at the top of the left ''Side navigation bar''. This picture represents the user's current [[#Trainer avatar|Trainer avatar]] if they have set one in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online. The Side navigation bar provides access to the following information: | Once logged into with a user account, a "picture" appears at the top of the left ''Side navigation bar''. This picture represents the user's current [[#Trainer avatar|Trainer avatar]] if they have set one in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online. The Side navigation bar provides access to the following information: | ||
* A ''"[[#User profile|User profile]]"'' section where users may adjust settings, add and manage accounts for their children, and centrally manage other Pokémon accounts, | * A ''"[[#User profile|User profile]]"'' section where users may adjust settings, add and manage accounts for their children, and centrally manage other Pokémon accounts, | ||
* A ''"Friends"'' section for locating and finding "friends" and following their activities online (added on July 9, 2014)<ref>[ | * A ''"Friends"'' section for locating and finding "friends" and following their activities online (added on July 9, 2014),<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/connect-with-friends-in-the-ptc-now/ Connect with Friends in the PTC Now! — July 9, 2014]</ref> and | ||
* A ''"[[#Attend Events|My Play! Pokémon]]"'' section for viewing user information about organized [[Play! Pokémon]] activity. | * A ''"[[#Attend Events|My Play! Pokémon]]"'' section for viewing user information about organized [[Play! Pokémon]] activity. | ||
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The User profile section provides access to user setting not necessarily specific to the Pokémon.com website itself as a left-hand side menu. It is a central repository for all Pokémon user accounts. | The User profile section provides access to user setting not necessarily specific to the Pokémon.com website itself as a left-hand side menu. It is a central repository for all Pokémon user accounts. | ||
* ''"Profile overview"'' contains general account settings. | * ''"Profile overview"'' contains general account settings. | ||
* ''"PGL Settings"'' allows users to adjust their [[Pokémon | * ''"PGL Settings"'' allows users to adjust their [[Pokémon games|Pokémon video games]] settings for the [[#Pokémon Global Link|Pokémon Global Link]]. | ||
* ''"Pokémon TCG Online Settings"'' provide user access to setting not directly available in the downloadable [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]]. | * ''"Pokémon TCG Online Settings"'' provide user access to setting not directly available in the downloadable [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]]. | ||
* ''"Pokémon GO Settings"'' provide user access to legal information about the [[Pokémon GO]] app. | * ''"Pokémon GO Settings"'' provide user access to legal information about the [[Pokémon GO]] app. | ||
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===Pokédex=== | ===Pokédex=== | ||
{{main|Pokédex}} | {{main|Pokédex}} | ||
Formerly known as ''Explore Pokémon'' prior to the 2019 overhaul, this section features the '''[[National Pokédex|Online Pokédex]]''' with the Pokémon updated for each new [[Pokémon games|Pokémon video game]] release, currently [[Pokémon | Formerly known as ''Explore Pokémon'' prior to the 2019 overhaul, this section features the '''[[National Pokédex|Online Pokédex]]''' with the Pokémon updated for each new [[Pokémon games|Pokémon video game]] release, currently [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]. | ||
Like other [[Pokédex]]es, it allows the user to search for Pokémon by either ''[[List of Pokémon by name|Name]]'' or ''[[Index number|Number]]'' in "Basic Search Mode". "Advanced Search Mode" allows searched by ''[[Type]]'', ''[[Weakness]]'', ''[[Ability]]'', ''[[List of Pokémon by height|Height]]'', and ''[[List of Pokémon by weight|Weight]]''. The 2014 overhaul redesigned the Pokédex with a browse-able grid-like structure. Without any search criteria, users may scroll through the grid-like list of Pokémon by either ''Name'' or ''Number'' (currently 1 to | Like other [[Pokédex]]es, it allows the user to search for Pokémon by either ''[[List of Pokémon by name|Name]]'' or ''[[Index number|Number]]'' in "Basic Search Mode". "Advanced Search Mode" allows searched by ''[[Type]]'', ''[[Weakness]]'', ''[[Ability]]'', ''[[List of Pokémon by height|Height]]'', and ''[[List of Pokémon by weight|Weight]]''. The 2014 overhaul redesigned the Pokédex with a browse-able grid-like structure. Without any search criteria, users may scroll through the grid-like list of Pokémon by either ''Name'' or ''Number'' (currently 1 to 905). Selecting a given [[Pokémon]] brings up details on that given Pokémon, with two versions tied to the current video game release. Details include a picture, brief description, height, weight, gender, category, abilities, type, weaknesses, basic stats bar chart showing relative strength ({{DL|Stats|Hit Points|HP}}, [[Move|Attack]], {{DL|Stats|Defense}}, [[Special move|Special Attack]], {{DL|Stats|Special Defense}}, and {{DL|Stats|Speed}}), and [[Evolution]] chart (if any). | ||
The Pokédex entry for a given [[Pokémon]] also includes suggested [[Pokémon anime]] television episodes and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] cards featuring that given Pokémon, allowing user to explore that Pokémon in other media. | The Pokédex entry for a given [[Pokémon]] also includes suggested [[Pokémon anime]] television episodes and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] cards featuring that given Pokémon, allowing user to explore that Pokémon in other media. | ||
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The Trading Card Database allows users to search for specific Pokémon cards, browse all cards of a specific type, or browse all cards in a given [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|Expansion]] starting with {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}}. "Basic Search Mode" allows for searches based on ''{{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game|How to play|Card Name}}'', ''Card Text'', ''{{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolutions}}'', and ''{{TCG|Type|Energy Type}}''. "Advanced Search Mode" allows for additional search criteria based on ''Card Type'' ({{TCG|Pokémon}}, {{TCG|Trainer card|Trainers}}, and {{TCG|Energy card|Energy}}), ''[[Rarity]]'', ''Format'' ({{TCG|Standard format|Standard}}, {{TCG|Expanded format|Expanded}}, and {{TCG|Unlimited format|Unlimited}}), ''[[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|Expansions]]'', ''{{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Hit Points}}'' or HP, ''[[Retreat cost|Retreat Cost]]'', ''{{TCG|Attack|Total Attack Cost}}'', ''{{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Weakness}} and {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Resistance}}'', ''{{TCG|Attack|Attack Cost Energy Type}}'', and ''[[:Category:TCG illustrators|Card Illustrator]]''. Card lists are presented in a browse-able grid-like format. Selecting a given card provides a full picture of the front of that card as well as a copy of the information found on it, a browse-able Trading Card Database link to the entire card's Expansion, a browse-able Trading Card Database link to other cards illustrated by the card's [[:Category:TCG illustrators|Illustrator]], and a scrollable list of other cards with the same card "Name". | The Trading Card Database allows users to search for specific Pokémon cards, browse all cards of a specific type, or browse all cards in a given [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|Expansion]] starting with {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}}. "Basic Search Mode" allows for searches based on ''{{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game|How to play|Card Name}}'', ''Card Text'', ''{{DL|Evolution|In the TCG|Evolutions}}'', and ''{{TCG|Type|Energy Type}}''. "Advanced Search Mode" allows for additional search criteria based on ''Card Type'' ({{TCG|Pokémon}}, {{TCG|Trainer card|Trainers}}, and {{TCG|Energy card|Energy}}), ''[[Rarity]]'', ''Format'' ({{TCG|Standard format|Standard}}, {{TCG|Expanded format|Expanded}}, and {{TCG|Unlimited format|Unlimited}}), ''[[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|Expansions]]'', ''{{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Hit Points}}'' or HP, ''[[Retreat cost|Retreat Cost]]'', ''{{TCG|Attack|Total Attack Cost}}'', ''{{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Weakness}} and {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Resistance}}'', ''{{TCG|Attack|Attack Cost Energy Type}}'', and ''[[:Category:TCG illustrators|Card Illustrator]]''. Card lists are presented in a browse-able grid-like format. Selecting a given card provides a full picture of the front of that card as well as a copy of the information found on it, a browse-able Trading Card Database link to the entire card's Expansion, a browse-able Trading Card Database link to other cards illustrated by the card's [[:Category:TCG illustrators|Illustrator]], and a scrollable list of other cards with the same card "Name". | ||
=== | ===Animation=== | ||
This section offers a "''Pokémon the Series'' Episode Encyclopedia", a "Pokémon Movie Encyclopedia", and a "Where to Watch Pokémon Episodes & Movies" guide. | |||
Formerly known as ''Watch Pokémon TV'', | |||
Formerly known as ''Watch Pokémon TV'' and then as ''Pokémon TV'' until late 2023, it offered a selection of [[Pokémon anime]] episodes to watch before this service was eventually gradually moved to its later introduced [[Pokémon TV|own website]]. | |||
Before the 2010 overhaul, the television section simply provided a synopsis of Pokémon anime episodes. After the overhaul, a continuously cycling selection of episodes, which may be viewed online, are interspersed with synopsis summaries and screenshots for every episode and movie. | Before the 2010 overhaul, the television section simply provided a synopsis of Pokémon anime episodes. After the overhaul, a continuously cycling selection of episodes, which may be viewed online, are interspersed with synopsis summaries and screenshots for every episode and movie. | ||
Previously, rather than separating the episodes by seasons, the episodes were instead categorized under a special 'theme' such as a specific [[Pokémon]] and also by '[[region]]' — the 'Kanto Channel', the 'Johto Channel', the 'Hoenn Channel', the 'Sinnoh Channel' and the 'Unova Channel'. There was also an option to 'Explore All Seasons' at the bottom of the page, if a traditional season by season search was preferred. | |||
===Play! Pokémon Events=== | ===Play! Pokémon Events=== | ||
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==Pokémon Global Link== | ==Pokémon Global Link== | ||
{{main|Pokémon Global Link}} | {{main|Pokémon Global Link}} | ||
The [[#External links|Pokémon Global Link]] is a separate [[Pokémon | The [[#External links|Pokémon Global Link]] is a separate [[Pokémon games|Pokémon video game]] related website. It offers a means for Pokémon video game players to interact and compete against each other. | ||
==Pokémon Trading Card Game Online forum== | ==Pokémon Trading Card Game Online forum== | ||
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* The user's current [[Trainer Token]] total, which takes the user directly to the ''"[[#Trainer avatar|Customize Trainer]]"'' shop when selected, | * The user's current [[Trainer Token]] total, which takes the user directly to the ''"[[#Trainer avatar|Customize Trainer]]"'' shop when selected, | ||
* A ''"Messages"'' and ''"[[#User profile|User profile]]"'' section when selected, where users may adjust settings, add and manager accounts for their children, and centrally manager other Pokémon accounts, | * A ''"Messages"'' and ''"[[#User profile|User profile]]"'' section when selected, where users may adjust settings, add and manager accounts for their children, and centrally manager other Pokémon accounts, | ||
* A ''"Friends"'' section for locating and finding "friend" and following their activities online (added on July 9, 2014)<ref>[ | * A ''"Friends"'' section for locating and finding "friend" and following their activities online (added on July 9, 2014),<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/connect-with-friends-in-the-ptc-now/ Connect with Friends in the PTC Now! — July 9, 2014]</ref> and | ||
* A ''"[[#Attend Events|My Play! Pokémon]]"'' section for viewing user information about organized [[Play! Pokémon]] activity. | * A ''"[[#Attend Events|My Play! Pokémon]]"'' section for viewing user information about organized [[Play! Pokémon]] activity. | ||
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* '''Make a Splash!''' (Level 1 to 20) — View the Magikarp entry in the | * '''Make a Splash!''' (Level 1 to 20) — View the Magikarp entry in the Pokémon.com [[#Online Pokédex|online Pokédex]] once per day. ''(NOTE: Stamp image becomes a silhouette of {{p|Gyarados}} at Stamp Level 20, rather than the previous {{p|Magikarp}} silhouette and the user’s Stamp Level number.)'' | ||
* '''Minigame Mastery: Pokémon Pulse:''' | * '''Minigame Mastery: Pokémon Pulse:''' | ||
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* '''All Eyes on Espurr!''' — Take a good, long look at Espurr in the | * '''All Eyes on Espurr!''' — Take a good, long look at Espurr in the Pokémon.com online Pokédex. | ||
* '''Screen Sharing''' (Level 1 to 10) — Watch the same Pokémon TV episode on Pokémon.com as one of your [[#Pokémon Trainer Club|Pokémon Trainer Club]] friends. | * '''Screen Sharing''' (Level 1 to 10) — Watch the same Pokémon TV episode on Pokémon.com as one of your [[#Pokémon Trainer Club|Pokémon Trainer Club]] friends. | ||
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==Errors== | ==Errors== | ||
Throughout Pokémon.com's lifespan, it has been notorious for errors. Some of these are as minor as referring to [[Team Galactic]] as [[Team Rocket]], others as important as stating that {{p|Phione}} was a [[Legendary Pokémon]] (although this is a subject of debate). Other errors are stated below. | Throughout Pokémon.com's lifespan, it has been notorious for errors. Some of these are as minor as referring to [[Team Galactic]] as [[Team Rocket]], others as important as stating that {{p|Phione}} was a [[Legendary Pokémon]] (although this is a subject of debate). Other errors are stated below. This list is not exhaustive. | ||
* The blurb in ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'' uses the one in ''[[EP073|Bad to the Bone]]'' instead. | * The blurb in ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'' uses the one in ''[[EP073|Bad to the Bone]]'' instead. | ||
* After the 2010 overhaul, in the | * After the 2010 overhaul, in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'''s overview in the animation section, [[Mt. Coronet]] was noted. However, Mt. Coronet is in [[Sinnoh]], and is in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. This was later fixed, with [[Mt. Chimney]] being noted instead. | ||
* The site once stated that [[Jessie]] was 12 years old. She is 25. | * The site once stated that [[Jessie]] was 12 years old. She is 25. | ||
* In an article for ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]'', the site referred to [[Ash's Staravia|Ash's at-the-time Staravia]] as Staraptor. | * In an article for ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]'', the site referred to [[Ash's Staravia|Ash's at-the-time Staravia]] as Staraptor. | ||
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** "Catching the Legendary Mew will require lots of luck!" while showing a picture of the {{p|Mewtwo}} encounter in [[Cerulean Cave]]. | ** "Catching the Legendary Mew will require lots of luck!" while showing a picture of the {{p|Mewtwo}} encounter in [[Cerulean Cave]]. | ||
*** Similarly, a comment for an image on [[Pokémon Emerald Version]]'s subpage states "The [[Kanto]] region has never looked better!". Pokémon Emerald took place in [[Hoenn]]. This comment was later removed. | *** Similarly, a comment for an image on [[Pokémon Emerald Version]]'s subpage states "The [[Kanto]] region has never looked better!". Pokémon Emerald took place in [[Hoenn]]. This comment was later removed. | ||
* In the Video Games Strategy ''Get Smart with Gummis'' they erroneously claim that {{DL|Gummi|Yellow Gummi}} is preferred by {{t|Psychic}} types when it is preferred by {{t|Electric}} types.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20120203013821/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-strategy/vg_strategy-get-smart-with-gummis Get Smart with Gummis! - Video Game Strategy - Pokémon.com] </ref> | * In the Video Games Strategy ''Get Smart with Gummis'' they erroneously claim that {{DL|Gummi|Yellow Gummi}} is preferred by {{t|Psychic}} types when it is preferred by {{t|Electric}} types.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20120203013821/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-strategy/vg_strategy-get-smart-with-gummis Get Smart with Gummis! - Video Game Strategy - Pokémon.com]</ref> | ||
* In the game Gothita's Portrait Panic sometimes a picture of {{p|Victini}} will be displayed, but it will say {{p|Foongus}} in the caption underneath. | * In the game Gothita's Portrait Panic sometimes a picture of {{p|Victini}} will be displayed, but it will say {{p|Foongus}} in the caption underneath. | ||
* In the Trainer store, a {{p|Scraggy}} costume was labeled "{{p|Scrafty}} Costume," and a {{p|Roserade}} costume was labeled "{{p|Roselia}} Costume." | * In the Trainer store, a {{p|Scraggy}} costume was labeled "{{p|Scrafty}} Costume," and a {{p|Roserade}} costume was labeled "{{p|Roselia}} Costume." | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [ | * [https://www.pokemon.com/us Official website of Pokémon.com for the United States] | ||
* [https://www.pokemon.com/uk Official website of Pokémon.com for the United Kingdon] | |||
* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/ Online Pokédex] | * [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/ Online Pokédex] | ||
* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/ Collated News and Announcements] | * [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/ Collated News and Announcements] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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