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===Underleveled Pokémon===
===Underleveled Pokémon===
Through some unique circumstances, it is possible to have Pokémon at a lower level than they are usually available. Underleveled Pokémon appeared as early as {{game|Yellow}}, with level 9 {{p|Pidgeotto}} available in [[Viridian Forest]]. Pidgeotto cannot be obtained by evolution until level 18; this event is meant to syndicate with the {{pkmn|anime}}.
Through some unique circumstances, it is possible to have Pokémon at a lower level than they are usually available. Underleveled Pokémon appeared as early as [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red and Green]], with level 4-6 {{p|Kakuna}} and {{p|Metapod}} available in [[Viridian Forest]]. Kakuna and Metapod cannot be obtained by evolution until level 7.
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In [[Generation IV]], the key item [[PokéRadar]] lets players find rare Pokémon from outside of the [[Sinnoh Pokédex]]. Some of these, such as {{p|Kirlia}} can be found underleveled alongside their pre-evolutionary forms. Underleveled Pokémon also be found in certain locations when utilizing the [[dual-slot mode]].
In [[Generation IV]], the key item [[PokéRadar]] lets players find rare Pokémon from outside of the [[Sinnoh Pokédex]]. Some of these, such as {{p|Kirlia}} can be found underleveled alongside their pre-evolutionary forms. Underleveled Pokémon also be found in certain locations when utilizing the [[dual-slot mode]].


Also, [[Mars]] has a [[Purugly]] in level 16 in D/P and 17 in Platinum, while [[Glameow]] evolves at level 38.
Also, [[Mars]] has a [[Purugly]] at level 16 in D/P and 17 in Platinum, while [[Glameow]] evolves at level 38.


In-game Trainers also possess underleveled Pokémon; this is primarily done to fill the player's Pokédex at a faster rate.
In-game Trainers also possess underleveled Pokémon; this is primarily done to fill the player's Pokédex at a faster rate.
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