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In {{ | 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 from his house on 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 [[Mahogany Town]]. | 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 [[Mahogany Town]]. | ||
In {{ | 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.--> [[Dr. Kaminko]] developed a device prior to {{XD}} that was meant to accomplish this, but it failed and was scrapped. A major post-ending quest details the {{player}}'s efforts to undo its effects when it is accidentally released by [[Chobin]]. | ||
[[Generation IV]] introduced {{p|Chatot}}, a Pokémon mentioned as being able to speak the human language through the use of its {{m|Chatter}} move. | [[Generation IV]] introduced {{p|Chatot}}, a Pokémon mentioned as being able to speak the human language through the use of its {{m|Chatter}} move. | ||
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In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, if the player visits [[Lostlorn Forest]], a {{p|Zoroark}} is disguised as a backpacker who talks to the player 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 {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, if the player visits [[Lostlorn Forest]], a {{p|Zoroark}} is disguised as a backpacker who talks to the player 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 {{ | In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}, the most notable Pokémon that speaks is {{p|Rotom}}, however, Rotom is only able to speak when inside the [[Rotom Pokédex]]. {{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. | ||
In | 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. | ||
Certain Pokémon are also capable of using telepathy, such as the Regigigas in | Certain Pokémon are also capable of using telepathy, such as the Regigigas in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]. | ||
It may not be known if all Pokémon, wild or not, are able to understand everyday human speech in the games, as said in {{p|Lapras}}'s Pokédex entry, where it describes its ability of human speech comprehension. The Pokédex entries for {{p|Latias}} state that it is able to understand human speech, and it is also said that it can telepathically speak with humans. | It may not be known if all Pokémon, wild or not, are able to understand everyday human speech in the games, as said in {{p|Lapras}}'s Pokédex entry, where it describes its ability of human speech comprehension. The Pokédex entries for {{p|Latias}} state that it is able to understand human speech, and it is also said that it can telepathically speak with humans. | ||
In the | In the Mystery Dungeon games and special anime episodes, all Pokémon can talk (minus {{p|Jynx}}). 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 understand as a result of being a Pokémon himself/herself. | ||
In | In [[Great Detective Pikachu ~Birth of a New Duo~]], the player character, [[Tim Goodman]], is partners with a talking detective {{p|Pikachu}}. However, only the player seems to be able to hear Pikachu's talking voice. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||