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'''PokéGods''' is a term used to refer to a certain group of [[fake Pokémon]]. The term was in popular use among fans in the late | '''PokéGods''' is a term used to refer to a certain group of [[fake Pokémon]]. The term was in popular use among fans in the late 1990s and into the new millennium, as the {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} versions were in development. The concept was very much discussed and disputed over on various forum websites at the time, and many edited screenshots were passed off as real to try to "prove" the case. | ||
Most PokéGods were said to be near-invincible, while a few were only considered hidden, "bonus" Pokémon. Codes and cheats to obtain these Pokémon were widely distributed. The cheats usually involved doing odd tasks that could take hours at a time, such as beating the [[Pokémon League]] a predetermined number of times, usually with set Pokémon. | Most PokéGods were said to be near-invincible, while a few were only considered hidden, "bonus" Pokémon. Codes and cheats to obtain these Pokémon were widely distributed. The cheats usually involved doing odd tasks that could take hours at a time, such as beating the [[Pokémon League]] a predetermined number of times, usually with set Pokémon. | ||