Appendix:Fan terminology: Difference between revisions

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===Early-route Pokémon===
===Early-route Pokémon===
A Pokémon found in the first few routes of the game. Includes {{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Spinarak}}, {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}}, {{p|Wurmple}}, {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Kricketot}}, {{p|Patrat}}, {{p|Lillipup}}, {{p|Purrloin}}, {{p|Pidove}}, {{p|Sewaddle}}, {{p|Venipede}}, {{p|Bunnelby}}, {{p|Fletchling}}, and {{p|Scatterbug}}. Also known as Com Mons or Goddamned Bats depending on the circumstances.
A Pokémon found in the first few routes of the game. Includes {{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Spinarak}}, {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}}, {{p|Wurmple}}, {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Kricketot}}, {{p|Patrat}}, {{p|Lillipup}}, {{p|Purrloin}}, {{p|Pidove}}, {{p|Sewaddle}}, {{p|Venipede}}, {{p|Bunnelby}}, {{p|Fletchling}}, and {{p|Scatterbug}}.


===Electric rodents===
===Electric rodents===
A group of {{type|Electric}} Pokémon based on {{wp|rodent}}s. All of its members are in either the {{egg|Fairy}} or {{egg|Field}} [[Egg Group]], along with having {{stat|Speed}} as their highest stat and only giving out Speed {{EV}}s when defeated. Its members are {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}}{{tt|*|sometimes omitted}}, {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, {{p|Pachirisu}}, {{p|Emolga}}, and {{p|Dedenne}}. Often also referred to as Pikachu clones Pikachu Expies, or Pikaclones.
A group of {{type|Electric}} Pokémon based on {{wp|rodent}}s. All of its members are in either the {{egg|Fairy}} or {{egg|Field}} [[Egg Group]], along with having {{stat|Speed}} as their highest stat and only giving out Speed {{EV}}s when defeated. Its members are {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}}{{tt|*|sometimes omitted}}, {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, {{p|Pachirisu}}, {{p|Emolga}}, and {{p|Dedenne}}. Often also referred to as Pikachu clones or Pikaclones.


A deck from the {{TCG|Gym Challenge Strategy Guide}} is named {{TCG|Electric Rodents of Doom}}, possibly referencing this fan term. It is a predominantly {{TCG|Lightning}}-type deck that features Pikachu and Raichu, as well as {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Raticate}}, which are also based on rodents.
A deck from the {{TCG|Gym Challenge Strategy Guide}} is named {{TCG|Electric Rodents of Doom}}, possibly referencing this fan term. It is a predominantly {{TCG|Lightning}}-type deck that features Pikachu and Raichu, as well as {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Raticate}}, which are also based on rodents.
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===Novelty Pokémon===
===Novelty Pokémon===
A Pokémon that possesses a unique trait, usually in battle. Often includes Pokémon with multiple forms or limited movepools.
A Pokémon that possesses a unique trait, usually in battle. Includes {{p|Ditto}}, {{p|Unown}}, {{p|Wobbuffet}}, {{p|Smeargle}}, {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, {{p|Spinda}}, {{p|Castform}}, {{p|Kecleon}}, {{p|Wynaut}}, {{p|Shellos}}, {{p|Gastrodon}}, {{p|Chatot}}, {{p|Zorua}}, {{p|Zoroark}}, {{p|Deerling}}, {{p|Sawsbuck}}, {{p|Vivillon}}, {{p|Furfrou}}, and {{p|Hawlucha}}.


===Pseudo-legendary Pokémon===
===Pseudo-legendary Pokémon===
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