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[[File:SM Ending Screen Female Default.png|thumb|Photograph of {{ga|Selene}} with her friends, [[Hau]] and [[Lillie]]]] | [[File:SM Ending Screen Female Default.png|thumb|Photograph of {{ga|Selene}} with her friends, [[Hau]] and [[Lillie]]]] | ||
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The {{player}}'s '''friend'''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131017053930/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/characters/friends/ Pokémon X and Y official site] (archived)</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161118233619/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/people-alola/ Pokémon Sun and Moon official site] (archived)</ref><ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/characters/nemona/ Pokémon Scarlet and Violet official site]</ref> (Japanese: '''{{ruby|友達|ともだち}}''' ''friend''<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/xy/character/02.html Pokémon X and Y official site] (Japanese)</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pika_vee/character/180713_02.html Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! official site] (Japanese)</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sv/ja/character/220601_02/ Pokémon Scarlet and Violet official site] (Japanese)</ref> or '''{{ruby|仲間|なかま}}''' ''companion''<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/usum/story/170922_04.html Pokémon Sun and Moon official site] (Japanese)</ref>) or '''childhood friend'''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110311170643/http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com:80/en-us/friends-and-foes/friends Pokémon Black and White official site] (archived)</ref> (Japanese: '''{{ruby|幼|おさな}}なじみ''' ''childhood friend'')<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/dp/ Pokémon Diamond and Pearl page on Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese)</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/platinum/character.html Pokémon Platinum page on Pokemon.co.jp] (Japanese)</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/series/bw/#/characters/characters03.html Pokémon Black and White official site] (Japanese)</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/b2w2/characters/character01.html Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 official site] (Japanese)</ref> is a reoccurring main character in a [[Pokémon games|Pokémon game]] that the player character may interact with over the course of their {{pkmn|journey}}. | |||
The term was used specifically in certain [[Pokémon X & Pokémon Y: Super Music Collection|track titles]] in {{g|X and Y}} | These characters take personal interest in the player, and often share a bond either at the start, before, or at the end of the story. Friends may accompany the player over the course of the game or form a [[rival]]ry with them. They may share similar goals with the player, while often having their own motivation and aspirations as well. Most friends can be spoken or interacted with in a game's post-adventure, showing improvement or character development. | ||
Other notable instances of characters considering each other friends also occur in some [[Pokémon]] media. | |||
==Terminology== | |||
The term "friend" was used specifically in certain [[Pokémon X & Pokémon Y: Super Music Collection|track titles]] in {{g|X and Y}}, used as a leitmotif for when the player met up with their friend group. Otherwise, characters in-game may refer to the player as one of their friends. The [[Battle Tree]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}} and {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, refer to Battle! (Hau), and Battle at the Summit! (Hau) as ''My Friend Hau.'' Hau's title on the Sun and Moon website, refers to him as '''Your Friend Hau.''' Hau's internal data also refers to the character as '''FRIEND'''. Additionally, '''friendly rival'''<ref>[https://pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com/en-us/kanto-region/ Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! official site]</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/haus-trainer-spotlight-in-pokemon-masters-the-pokemon-tcg-manga-and-more Hau’s Trainer Spotlight in Pokémon Masters, the Pokémon TCG, Manga, and More | Pokemon.com]</ref> is a common term used to refer to certain rival characters who are non-antagonistic towards the player. | |||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
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In the core series, the player is usually met with a character that can be considered a friend. This character archetype was first displayed in [[Generation I]], where {{ga|Blue}} is considered to have been friends with the player since they were young. The player's friends usually appear already having a Pokémon before they are met, as is the case with [[Nemona]] and [[Hop]], or they start their journey at the same time as them, picking their [[first partner Pokémon]] based on what the player has already chosen, as in the case with Blue and [[Shauna]]. Starting in {{game|Black and White|s}}, many of these characters form friend groups and start their journey together, either splitting up at a certain point and reforming later, or travel with the player. Most of the player's friends will be in the starting location and town or city as the player, characters in these locations may acknowledge each other as neighbors, {{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}} will directly call the player "neighbor" as a nickname and sign of affection. | In the core series, the player is usually met with a character that can be considered a friend. This character archetype was first displayed in [[Generation I]], where {{ga|Blue}} is considered to have been friends with the player since they were young. The player's friends usually appear already having a Pokémon before they are met, as is the case with [[Nemona]] and [[Hop]], or they start their journey at the same time as them, picking their [[first partner Pokémon]] based on what the player has already chosen, as in the case with Blue and [[Shauna]]. Starting in {{game|Black and White|s}}, many of these characters form friend groups and start their journey together, either splitting up at a certain point and reforming later, or travel with the player. Most of the player's friends will be in the starting location and town or city as the player, characters in these locations may acknowledge each other as neighbors, {{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}} will directly call the player "neighbor" as a nickname and sign of affection. | ||
Since some of these characters already have some experience with Pokémon, these characters often tutor the player on {{pkmn2|Caught|catching}} Pokémon, examples being Calem/Serena teaching the player and Shauna how to catch a Pokémon. Friendly [[rival]]ries may be created between characters and player, in which their friend may participate in the player's first [[Pokémon battle]], serving as a tutorial in such circumstances. Over the course of the game, these friendly rivals may appear throughout the game challenging the player and getting stronger. Other times, the opposite is true instead, with the player teaching their friend how to use or catch Pokémon, with [[Wally]] being taught by them. These characters, like [[Lillie]] also typically learn and grow at their own pace, and continue to learn from the player, and are encouraged by them throughout the story. | Since some of these characters already have some experience with Pokémon, these characters often tutor the player on {{pkmn2|Caught|catching}} Pokémon, examples being Calem/Serena teaching the player and Shauna how to catch a Pokémon. Friendly [[rival]]ries may be created between characters and player, in which their friend may participate in the player's first [[Pokémon battle]], serving as a tutorial in such circumstances. Over the course of the game, these friendly rivals may appear throughout the game challenging the player and getting stronger. <!--Other times, the opposite is true instead, with the player teaching their friend how to use or catch Pokémon, with [[Wally]] being taught by them.--> These characters, like [[Lillie]] also typically learn and grow at their own pace, and continue to learn from the player, and are encouraged by them throughout the story. | ||
Some characters, such as [[N]], are antagonistic to the player and may be affiliated with a [[Villainous team|sinister organization]] and will later become more friendly with the player by the end of the story. | Some characters, such as [[N]], are antagonistic to the player and may be affiliated with a [[Villainous team|sinister organization]] and will later become more friendly with the player by the end of the story. | ||
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===[[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]=== | ===[[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]=== | ||
The episode, ''[[TW03|Buddy]]'' focuses on Hop and his {{p|Wooloo}}. Hop also makes cameo appearances in ''[[TW01|Letter]]'' and ''[[TW02|Training]]''. | The episode, ''[[TW03|Buddy]]'' focuses on Hop and his {{p|Wooloo}}. Hop also makes cameo appearances in ''[[TW01|Letter]]'' and ''[[TW02|Training]]''. [[Marnie]] makes a minor appearances in ''[[TW04|Early-Evening Waves]]''. | ||
===[[GOTCHA!]]=== | ===[[GOTCHA!]]=== | ||
GOTCHA! notably features the friend characters up to and including {{g|Sword and Shield}}'s base game, with the characters from the first 7 generations (with exception of [[Trace (game)|Trace]] due to the absence of any character's from the | GOTCHA! notably features the friend characters up to and including {{g|Sword and Shield}}'s base game, with the characters from the first 7 generations (with exception of [[Trace (game)|Trace]] due to the absence of any character's from the {{LGPE}} games) being shown simultaneously. The scene in particular displays the characters either in battle or interacting with each other, with some sections being seen from a friend's perspective. | ||
===Pokémon Evolutions=== | ===Pokémon Evolutions=== | ||
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* In ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'', [[Shauna]] and {{ga|Serena}} were seen helping {{ga|Calem}} put an end to [[Team Flare]]'s plans. Serena, while in her NPC appearance, is in her design when chosen as the player. Neither character has a speaking role. | * In ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'', [[Shauna]] and {{ga|Serena}} were seen helping {{ga|Calem}} put an end to [[Team Flare]]'s plans. Serena, while in her NPC appearance, is in her design when chosen as the player. Neither character has a speaking role. | ||
* In ''[[PE04|The Plan]]'', recalls the history of [[N]] during and before the events of {{game|Black and White|s}}. [[Cheren]] also appears in a flashback. | * In ''[[PE04|The Plan]]'', recalls the history of [[N]] during and before the events of {{game|Black and White|s}}. [[Cheren]] also appears in a flashback. | ||
* Focusing on {{ga|Barry}}, ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'', goes through the events of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond}} | * Focusing on {{ga|Barry}}, ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'', goes through the events of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond}} in a series of flashbacks from his perspective. | ||
* ''[[PE06|The Wish]]'' has {{ga|May}} as the player character climbing [[Sky Pillar]] following the events of the [[Delta Episode]]. | * ''[[PE06|The Wish]]'' has {{ga|May}} as the player character climbing [[Sky Pillar]] following the events of the [[Delta Episode]]. | ||
* ''[[PE07|The Show]]'' features {{ga|Ethan}}, presumably as his player character counterpart. | * ''[[PE07|The Show]]'' features {{ga|Ethan}}, presumably as his player character counterpart. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Characters]] | [[Category:Characters]] | ||