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: Although there is too little information to consider the Trading Card Game as having a complete canon in and of itself, some aspects of the Trading Card Game do not appear in other contexts. | : Although there is too little information to consider the Trading Card Game as having a complete canon in and of itself, some aspects of the Trading Card Game do not appear in other contexts. | ||
The canons can differ to different degrees. For example, the [[Gym Leader]] [[Misty]] has similar basis but each work gives her a different spin; in the {{pkmn|anime}}, she is very caring and supportive but can be mean at times; she is powerful and flirtatious in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga; and in the games, she is considered a tomboy. Although it isn't to say that none of these attributes can coexist, it would be difficult to simplify all the different interpretations into a single, unified | The canons can differ to different degrees. For example, the [[Gym Leader]] [[Misty]] has similar basis but each work gives her a different spin; in the {{pkmn|anime}}, she is very caring and supportive but can be mean at times; she is powerful and flirtatious in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga; and in the games, she is considered a tomboy. Although it isn't to say that none of these attributes can coexist, it would be difficult to simplify all the different interpretations into a single, unified series. | ||
Within different contexts, one work can influence another. Generally, the starting point for all characters begins with the games and the original [[Ken Sugimori|Sugimori]] game art. For this reason, the games can take precedence when there is a conflict within a single work, or when there is nothing said about a certain topic within the work. Similarly, the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga is very loosely based on the anime, which is in turn loosely based on the games. | Within different contexts, one work can influence another. Generally, the starting point for all characters begins with the games and the original [[Ken Sugimori|Sugimori]] game art. For this reason, the games can take precedence when there is a conflict within a single work, or when there is nothing said about a certain topic within the work. Similarly, the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga is very loosely based on the anime, which is in turn loosely based on the games. | ||