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==Pokémon terms== | ==Pokémon terms== | ||
===Early-route Pokémon=== | ===Early-route Pokémon=== | ||
A Pokémon found in the first few routes of the game. | A Pokémon found in the first few routes of the game. These can be divided into ones that are based on mammals that are either {{t|Normal}} or {{t|Dark}} types ({{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Zigzagoon}}, {{p|Bidoof}}, {{p|Patrat}}, {{p|Lillipup}}, {{p|Purrloin}}, {{p|Bunnelby}} and {{p|Yungoos}}), birds that are {{t|Flying}} ({{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Spearow}}, {{p|Hoothoot}}, {{p|Taillow}}, {{p|Wingull}}, {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Pidove}}, {{p|Fletchling}} and {{p|Pikipek}}) and {{t|Bug}}s ({{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Spinarak}}, {{p|Wurmple}}, {{p|Kricketot}}, {{p|Sewaddle}}, {{p|Venipede}}, {{p|Scatterbug}}, {{p|Grubbin}}, and {{p|Cutiefly}}). | ||
===Electric rodents=== | ===Electric rodents=== | ||
A group of {{type|Electric}} Pokémon based on {{wp|rodent}}s, consisting of {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}}{{tt|*|sometimes omitted}}, {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, {{p|Pachirisu}}, {{p|Emolga}}, | {{redirect|Pikachu clone|the Pikachu that is a clone|Pikachutwo}} | ||
A group of {{type|Electric}} Pokémon based on {{wp|rodent}}s, consisting of {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}}{{tt|*|sometimes omitted}}, {{p|Pichu}}{{tt|*|sometimes omitted}}, {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, {{p|Pachirisu}}, {{p|Emolga}}, {{p|Dedenne}}, and {{p|Togedemaru}}. With the exception of Pichu, they are the only Pokémon that can learn {{m|Nuzzle}} and all are also in the {{egg|Fairy}} or {{egg|Field}} [[Egg Group]]s. This group is also referred to as the '''Pikachu family''', '''Pikachu clones''' or '''Pikaclones'''. | |||
{{p|Marill}}, its evolutionary relatives, and {{p|Mimikyu}} are also sometimes referred to as Pikachu clones. | |||
===Elemental monkeys=== | ===Elemental monkeys=== | ||
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{{main|Legendary trio}} | {{main|Legendary trio}} | ||
A group of three [[Legendary Pokémon]] that share some association. | A group of three [[Legendary Pokémon]] that share some association. | ||
===Mew variants=== | |||
A subset of [[Mythical Pokémon]]. Each of their base stats are 100 with a base stat total of 600, and share the same EV yield, with 3 HP EVs when defeated. They are available only as event Pokémon. Includes {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, and {{p|Victini}}. Sometimes referred to as Mythical fairies, although that term is also used to describe the [[lake guardians]]. | |||
===Novelty Pokémon=== | ===Novelty Pokémon=== | ||
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===Pseudo-legendary Pokémon=== | ===Pseudo-legendary Pokémon=== | ||
{{main|Pseudo-legendary Pokémon}} | {{main|Pseudo-legendary Pokémon}} | ||
A Pokémon that has a three-stage evolutionary line, 1,250,000 experience at level 100, and a base stat total of exactly 600. Includes {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Salamence}}, {{p|Metagross}}, {{p|Garchomp}}, {{p|Hydreigon}}, and {{p| | A Pokémon that has a three-stage evolutionary line, 1,250,000 experience at level 100, and a base stat total of exactly 600. Includes {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Tyranitar}}, {{p|Salamence}}, {{p|Metagross}}, {{p|Garchomp}}, {{p|Hydreigon}}, {{p|Goodra}}, and {{p|Kommo-o}}. | ||
===Trio master=== | ===Trio master=== | ||
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==Fan terms== | ==Fan terms== | ||
===Genwunner=== | ===Genwunner=== | ||
A pejorative term used to describe fans who dislike elements of the Pokémon franchise released after [[Generation I]] (and, to a lesser extent, [[Generation II]]) | A pejorative term used to describe fans who dislike elements of the Pokémon franchise released after [[Generation I]] (and, to a lesser extent, [[Generation II]]). A corruption of "Generation One". Originated from the {{wp|Transformers}} fandom's term of "Geewun", where some fans have a similar stance on their franchise. | ||
==Game terms== | ==Game terms== | ||
===Boss=== | |||
The general concept of a {{wp|Boss (video gaming)|boss}} in video games may refer to special, strong opponents who must be defeated to obtain an important reward or advance past a particular point in the game. In the Pokémon games, there are various figures who may fit this description: | |||
* Core games | |||
** [[Gym Leader]]s: these are characters the player explicitly has to defeat if they wish to reach the Elite Four. Oftentimes, defeating a particular Gym Leader is also required for the player to advance past certain obstacles, especially those that require the use of an [[HM]]. | |||
** [[Elite Four]]: the "point" of the [[core series]] games is generally to beat the Elite Four, who will be stronger than any other Trainers the player has faced previously. | |||
** [[Champion]]: after beating the Elite Four, the player must also defeat the region's Champion in order to be allowed to enter the [[Hall of Fame]]. | |||
** [[Rival]]s: the player will often cross paths with a rival character, and usually they must face off with this character one last time before being able to face the Elite Four. | |||
** [[Villainous teams|Team]] leaders: the core games (and many [[spin-off Pokémon games|spin-offs]]) include villainous teams who the player will frequently cross paths with. In the course of the game, the player will eventually have to defeat various high-ranking members of these teams and ultimately their leader. | |||
** {{tc|Tower Tycoon}}s, [[Frontier Brain]]s, {{tc|Subway Boss}}es, {{tc|Boss Trainer}}s, {{tc|Battle Chatelaine}}s and {{tc|Battle Legend}}s: these are the leaders of certain special {{cat|battle areas}} presented as an optional challenge once the player has beaten the Champion. Defeating them usually grants the player a [[Trainer stars|special achievement]]. | |||
* Side games | |||
** Pregymleader [[Justy]]: Justy is the leader of the [[Prestige Precept Center|Pre Gym]] in [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and {{Pokémon XD}}. | |||
** {{tc|Area Leader}}s and {{tc|Mt BtlMaster}}: these are the heads of different [[Mt. Battle]] areas in [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and {{Pokémon XD}}. | |||
** {{tc|Colosseum Leader}}s, {{tc|Colosseum Master}}s, and the [[Mysterial|Pokétopia Master]]: these are the heads of {{OBP|Colosseum|Pokétopia}}s in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. | |||
* Spin-offs | |||
**The [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]] has various boss characters at different points in the story: | |||
*** {{DL|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Bosses|Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team → Bosses}} | |||
*** {{DL|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Bosses|Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness → Bosses}} | |||
*** {{DL|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|Bosses|Gates to Infinity → Bosses}} | |||
*** {{DL|Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|Bosses|Super Mystery Dungeon → Bosses}} | |||
**[[Shadow Mewtwo]]: the opponent in the final battle of the storyline of [[Pokkén Tournament]] | |||
===Collection terms=== | ===Collection terms=== | ||
====Living Pokédex==== | ====Living Pokédex==== | ||
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====Untouched==== | ====Untouched==== | ||
A Pokémon | A Pokémon that is in the same state as it was obtained in. Specifically, it has gained no [[experience]], [[level]]s, {{EV}}s, or [[Ribbon]]s, had none of its [[move]]s changed or reordered, and has not [[Evolution|evolved]], gained [[Pokérus]], or had its pre-existing Pokérus become inactive. Commonly used to refer to [[event Pokémon]] and in-game [[gift Pokémon]]. | ||
===Gameplay terms=== | ===Gameplay terms=== | ||
====Chaining==== | |||
A method used to repeatedly encounter the same Pokémon via the feature such as [[Poké Radar]] and [[DexNav]], which lines up the chance of getting a desired Pokémon. | |||
====Cheating==== | ====Cheating==== | ||
{{main|Cheating}} | {{main|Cheating}} | ||
The use of any device unauthorized by [[ | The use of any device unauthorized by [[The Pokémon Company]] to modify a Pokémon game. Being found to have cheated in any way, or having a Pokémon that was obtained by cheating on another game will result in immediate disqualification from any official tournament, and disqualification from all future official tournaments. | ||
====EV training==== | ====EV training==== | ||
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====Grinding==== | ====Grinding==== | ||
{{pkmn|training|Training}} a Pokémon to a certain [[level]] through repetitive battling. | {{pkmn|training|Training}} a Pokémon to a certain [[level]] through repetitive battling. | ||
====Hatcher==== | |||
A Pokémon with the [[Ability]] {{a|Flame Body}} or {{a|Magma Armor}} such as {{p|Talonflame}} and {{p|Magcargo}} in the [[party]], mainly used for hatching {{pkmn|Egg}}s faster. | |||
====HM slave==== | ====HM slave==== | ||
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====HSOWA==== | ====HSOWA==== | ||
[[File:HSOWA HGSS.png|thumb|220px|right|A Skitty and a Wailord at the Day Care]] | [[File:HSOWA HGSS.png|thumb|220px|right|A Skitty and a Wailord at the Day Care]] | ||
The fan term '''HSOWA''' is an | The fan term '''HSOWA''' is an initialism that stands for '''Hot Skitty On Wailord Action'''. It is derived from the fact that {{p|Skitty}} and {{p|Wailord}} can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} in the {{pkmn|games}} despite the massive size difference. It has reached cult status on some message boards. The term originates from GameFAQs. | ||
The term originates from GameFAQs | |||
====IV breeding==== | ====IV breeding==== | ||
Intentionally [[breeding]] Pokémon to have a specific {{IV}} or set of IVs. | Intentionally [[breeding]] Pokémon to have a specific {{IV}} or set of IVs. | ||
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====Masuda method==== | ====Masuda method==== | ||
{{main|Masuda method}} | {{main|Masuda method}} | ||
The game mechanic that increases the likelihood of [[Shiny Pokémon]] to hatch from {{pkmn|Egg}}s if the parents are from differing real-world geographical locations. Named after [[Junichi Masuda]], who first documented this mechanic in his blog. | The game mechanic that increases the likelihood of [[Shiny Pokémon]] to hatch from {{pkmn|Egg}}s if the parents are from differing real-world geographical locations. Named after [[Junichi Masuda]], who first documented this mechanic in [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=30 his blog]. | ||
====Nuzlocke Challenge==== | ====Nuzlocke Challenge==== | ||
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====Spinner trick==== | ====Spinner trick==== | ||
Securing the D-pad or analogue stick in a single direction so that the player continuously walks into a [[spin tile]], resulting in an effortless increase in [[friendship]] and hatching of {{pkmn|Egg}}s. Often called the "Fuego trick" in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} due to [[Fuego Ironworks]] being the optimal location for doing so. | Securing the D-pad or analogue stick in a single direction so that the player continuously walks into a [[spin tile]], resulting in an effortless increase in [[friendship]] and hatching of {{pkmn|Egg}}s. Often called the "Fuego trick" in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} due to [[Fuego Ironworks]] being the optimal location for doing so. | ||
====Synchronizer==== | |||
Pokémon with the [[Ability]] {{a|Synchronize}} such as {{p|Abra}} and {{p|Ralts}} in the first place in the [[party]], mainly used for obtaining Pokémon with the desired [[Nature]]. | |||
===Metagame terms=== | ===Metagame terms=== | ||