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The [[Pokémon]] series has received a variety of figures based on characters and Pokémon from the [[Pokémon games|games]] and [[Pokémon anime|anime]]. While all characters feature moveable parts, some smaller Pokémon are unable to move arms, legs, or other parts, depending on the set. Figures an be found in the Good Smile shop, in international partner shops, or the Pokémon Center retail or online site, exclusive to the Pokémon line.

The first set in the Pokémon line features {{ga|Red}} based on his appearance from [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen versions|FireRed & LeafGreen]]. He has three facial expressions to choose from--standard, shouting, and smiling--as well as various parts to choose from, including his backpack, which can be attached to his back or can be left separately, an arm holding a [[Pokédex]], and both a regular [[Poké Ball]] and a [[Master Ball]]. The set also comes with the three [[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Kanto]]: {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}.

To coincide with Pokémon's [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary|20th anniversary]], Red was re-released for the Pokémon Center online shop with various changes and new Pokémon. While he keeps his facial expressions and backpack from the original version, he now has a [[Great Ball]] and [[Ultra Ball]] in place of the standard Poké and Master Balls. Red now also has the final evolutions of the Kanto starters, being {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Charizard}}, and {{p|Blastoise}}. Each Pokémon has moveable parts, and now also has special effect parts to perform their unique [[Hyper Beam]] [[Move variations|variant]]: Venusaur gets parts for [[Frenzy Plant (move)|Frenzy Plant]], Charizard gets [[Blast Burn (move)|Blast Burn]], and Blastoise uses [[Hydro Cannon (move)|Hydro Cannon]].  

The [[Champion|champion]] of the [[Sinnoh]] region, [[Cynthia]] is the 2nd Nendoroid to be produced. She comes with both standard and smiling expressions, and a Poké Ball. Included in the set is Cynthia's trademark Pokémon, {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}, who like Champion Red's Pokémon, can move parts like the head, arms, and legs to bring more opportunities for poses between it and Cynthia.

[[N]], the [[Rival]] and champion of [[Pokémon Black and White]], is the next Nendoroid to be produced. Like Cynthia, only 2 facial expressions, both serious and smiling plates, and a Poké Ball, are included, alongside the [[Legendary Pokémon]] N uses in the finale of Pokémon Black Version, {{p|Reshiram}}, who again, can move its arms, legs, and head for more options to pose N.

The first and currently only set with two characters features {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}}, named Green in both promotional material and on packaging for the set. Their appearances are different from most other characters in the series, due to being based off the original artwork for [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue]]. The figures come with a backpack for Red, two Poké Balls, one for each figure, and the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Mew}}, who oddly enough can move and pose its head, legs, and tail, making it the first small Pokémon to do this. It also comes with its own stand to hold the Pokémon.

[[Lillie]] is the 5th Nendoroid, and the first one to come from the [[Alola]] region. She comes with three face plates, being standard, smiling, awkward expressions, as well as her hat and bag, which can both be removed. She also comes with [[Nebby]], Lillie's [[Cosmog]] from [[Pokémon Sun and Moon Versions|Sun and Moon]].

Another product meant to commemorate Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, a Nendoroid of {{Ash}} from the anime series was produced, based off his original outfit from the beginning of the series. He is included with smiling, happy, and serious face plates, his iconic hat, which can be worn both forwards and backwards, a Poké Ball, and of course, his partner Pokémon, {{AP|Pikachu}}. Pikachu comes with two face parts--a standard face and more serious face for battles--making it the only Pokémon in the line, save for Mewtwo, to receive this treatment. Pikachu is also able to move its hand and tail around, and comes with electric parts to use.

The [[Trial Captain]] [[Lana]] is the seventh figure in the line. She comes with standard, smiling, and blushing face plates, and has optional parts including a [[Fishing Rod]], complete with string that can be hung or wrapped around the pole, a [[Net Ball]], and {{p|Wishiwashi}}, the Totem Pokémon featured in Lana's trial. Wishiwashi comes as a figure in its Solo form and as a plastic sheet in its School Form. Lana also comes with parts to pose for the [[Z-Move]] [[Hydro Vortex]].

This set features [[Giovanni]], the boss of [[Team Rocket]] and the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Viridian City]]. He comes with three face plates, including his standard expression, a mysterious shadowed expression, and a more realistic expression, all three of which are based off different artwork and appearances throughout the games. Giovanni also comes with a Poké Ball, and an extra "R" logo for his chest pocket, which can be swapped from the original logo to the one used for [[Team Rainbow Rocket]] from [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Versions|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]. He lastly comes with {{p|Mewtwo}}, one of Giovanni's Pokémon used in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, complete with moveable head, arms, legs, and tail, and even extra arms to use alongside its special effect part for the signature move [[Psystrike]].

The only character to receive a second Nendoroid based on another appearance, this [[Lillie]] is based on her "Lively" or "Z-powered" outfit that appeared in the second half of Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. She comes with standard, upset, and smiling expressions, as well as options to pose her arms for a Z-Move. She also comes with her backpack, a [[Heal Ball]], and her companion from Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, {{p|Clefairy}}.

The latest figure designed for the Pokémon series is {{ga|Blue}}, based off his FireRed and LeafGreen appearance, and once again wrongly titled "Green." He comes with standard, battle, and smirking expressions, as well as a Poké Ball. He also has with him the middle evolutions of the Kanto starters, being {{p|Ivysaur}}, {{p|Charmeleon}}, and {{p|Wartortle}}, which can all move heads, arms, and legs similar to some of the later figures.