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The most noticeable reference to the catchphrase in the {{pkmn|anime}} was introduced in the [[EP001|first episode]] by [[Ash Ketchum]] himself. Promising that he would catch all of the Pokémon in the {{pkmn|world}}, Ash set off on his journey. However, up to the current point in the anime, Ash has only progressed to 66 captures of Pokémon, just over 9% of the total number of Pokémon known as of [[Generation VI]]. Moreover, Ash does not at all focus on catching as many species as he can; he even expresses distaste for Gary's training method of "catching them all". The motto also seems to be a pun for Pokémon photographers, as [[Robert's grandfather]] "caught them all" and {{Todd}} "catches" Pokémon.

The reference was used as the title of the penultimate episode of the [[original series]], ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]''. In this episode, both {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} return to [[Kanto]], leaving Ash to head to the [[Hoenn]] region alone.

The line is also referenced in the song [[Can't Stop (Catchin' 'Em All)]] several times.

==Retirement and return==

==Rewards==

[[File:Crystal EN boxart.png|thumb|right|250px|{{game|Crystal}}, the last game to feature the catchphrase on its boxart.]]

In most of the games, the reward for catching all the Pokémon available in the game was a [[diploma]], proof of the feat. However, from the beginning, rumors appeared about a greater reward for attaining the ultimate goal of catching them all. Specifically, in Red and Blue, rumors circulated that after the player had {{pkmn2|caught}} the 150 {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}}, if they showed their full [[Pokédex]] to the [[Game Freak]] employees in [[Celadon Condominiums]], they would be rewarded with the elusive 151st Pokémon, {{p|Mew}}. These rumors, however, were false, as the only reward offered for capture of 150 Pokémon was the Diploma; Mew was only officially available through [[Nintendo]]-sponsored events, though otherwise available through the [[Mew glitch]].

In Generation VI, the player once again receives the diploma from the Game Director, and receives the diploma from [[Professor Sycamore]], who also rewards them with the [[Shiny Charm]], like [[Aurea Juniper]] before him. {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Victini}}, {{p|Keldeo}}, {{p|Meloetta}}, {{p|Genesect}}, and {{p|Diancie}} are not required to complete the Pokédex. In {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, [[Professor Birch]] will reward the player in the same way, but because {{p|Deoxys}} can be captured in the game during or after the [[Delta Episode]], its capture is required to receive the diploma and Shiny Charm.

==Trivia==

* The slogan for the [[1999 Burger King promotional Pokémon toys]] was "Gotta catch 'em here!", a reference to the franchise's slogan.

* The slogan's appearance on pre-release box art for {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} indicates that the slogan was initially intended to be kept, but was dropped sometime between January 2003 and March 2003.

==In other languages==

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|ja={{tt|ポケモンゲットだぜー！ <small>''Pokémon getto da ze!</small>|I'll get Pokémon!}}

|eu={{tt|Bildu guztiak!|Collect all!}}

|bg={{tt|Да ги уловим! <small>''Da gi ulovim!</small>|To catch!}}

|zh_cmn={{tt|收服神奇寶貝！ <small>''Shōufú Shénqí Bǎobèi!''</small>|Get Pokémon!}}

|hr={{tt|Moraš skupit sve!|You have to gather all!}}

|fr_ca={{tt|Attrape-les tous!|Catch them all!}}

|fr_eu={{tt|Attrapez-les tous!|Catch them all!}}

|el={{tt|Τα θέλω τώρα εδώ! <small>''Ta thélo̱ tóra edó̱!''</small>|I want them here now!}}

|he={{tt|!חייבים לתפוס את כולם <small>''Ħayavim litfos et kulam!''</small>|Must catch them all!}}

|hu={{tt|Szerezd meg hát mind!|Get them all back!}}

|is={{tt|Þarf að fanga þá!|Must catch them!}}

|mk={{tt|Треба да ги освојам! <small>''Treba da gi osvojam!''</small>|We need to win!}}

|pl={{tt|Złap je wszystkie!|Catch them all!}}<br>{{tt|Czy już wszystkie masz?|Do you have all of them?}}{{tt|*|Season 1 and 17 theme song}}

|pt_eu={{tt|Vou apanhá-los todos!|I'll catch them all}}{{tt|*|Pokémon theme (TV)}}<br>{{tt|Apanhá-los todos!|Catch them all!}}{{tt|*|Pokémon theme (CD)}}

|ro={{tt|Să îi prind pe toți!|To catch them all!}}

|es_eu={{tt|¡Hazte con todos!|Make yourself with all!}}

|tr={{tt|Hepsini topla!|Collect them all!}}

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