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 [[File:Pokemon_website_logo.png|thumb|200px|right|Logo used for the website until the 2010 overhaul]]
 [[File:2000pokemonworld.png|thumb|200px|right|Logo used for the website in 2000]]
-'''Pok{{tt|é|Officially uses regular &quot;e&quot;}}mon.com''', known as '''Pokémon World''' prior to 2000, is the official international [[Pokémon]] website which was created on January 8, 1998<ref>[http://www.whois.net/whois/pokemon.com WHOIS information for Pokémon.com]</ref>. It has gone by many different names throughout its history, such as '''Pokémon-games.com''' and '''Go-Pokemon.com''', though has finally settled on the simple Pokémon.com nominer. Most iterations have had an online [[Pokédex]]. On January 11, 2010, the website was overhauled to have full episodes, [[Pokémon.com online games|new online games]], and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] information, among others. The design was overhauled yet again on January 27, 2014, where the basic layout was "simplified" along with further linking the official website with the Trading Card Game site, such as now incorporating the same Avatar Trainer system. This updated also saw the return of the "Gotta catch 'em all!" slogan and updated the Pokédex to contain all Pokémon up to Generation VI.
+'''Pok{{tt|é|Officially uses regular &quot;e&quot;}}mon.com''', known as ''Pokémon World'' prior to 2000, is the official international [[Pokémon]] website, which was first created on January 8, 1998<ref>[http://www.whois.net/whois/pokemon.com WHOIS information for Pokémon.com]</ref>. The website has gone by many different names and used many different Internet addresses throughout its history, such as ''Pokémon-games.com'' and ''Go-Pokemon.com'', though [[The Pokémon Company International]] has finally settled on the simple ''Pokémon.com'' nominer. Four full version of the official Pokémon.com website are maintained, each focusing on a specific language, country, or region. Several other partials websites are also maintained. This current version of the website, introduced on 27 January 2014, saw a complete reorganization of website and its visual style, as well as seeing the prominent return of the "Gotta catch 'em all!" slogan.
 ==History==
+Most iterations ''Pokémon.com'' website the have had an online [[Pokédex]] in which users could look up information of a [[Pokémon game|video game]] version of a given [[Pokémon]]. On 11 January 2010, the website implemented a complete overhauled of its content and design and added information about [[Pokémon anime]] television episodes, the introduction of [[Pokémon.com online games|Pokémon browser-based online games]], and information concerning the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. The current design was implemented in 27 January 2014 and again represented a complete overhauled. The basic layout was "simplified" along with the incorporation of what had been a largely separate Trading Card Game website, including the incorporation of user customizable Trainer or Avatar system that allowed users to define their owner visual look and style. The updated also refreshed the online Pokédex to include all Pokémon up to [[Generation VI]].
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-==Portals==
+==Website versions==
-Four full portals of the '''Pokémon.com''' exist, each with largely identical information on them:
+Four full versions of the ''Pokémon.com'' website are currently maintained, each with identical design style, content and content organization, and almost identical news and article information:
-*[[Pokémon in France|French]] full portal
+*[[Pokémon in France|French]] full version
-*[[Pokémon in Germany|German]] full portal
+*[[Pokémon in Germany|German]] full version
-*[[Pokémon in the United Kingdom|United Kingdom]] full portal
+*[[Pokémon in the United Kingdom|United Kingdom]] full version
-*[[Pokémon in the United States|United States]] full portal
+*[[Pokémon in the United States|United States]] full version
-Additional partial portals exists for several other countries:
+Additional partial translations of the website exist for several additional countries and languages. These partial versions include full implementations of the [[#Explore Pokémon|Explore Pokémon]] section's [[Pokédex]] and the [[#Watch Pokémon TV|Watch Pokémon TV]] episodes of the [[Pokémon anime]] television series. These partial implementations also incompletely incorporate the [[#Play Games|Play Games]] section's [[Pokémon.com online games|Pokémon browser-based online games]]. The [[#Trading Card Game|Trading Card Game]], [[#Video Games|Video Games]], and [[#Attend Events|Attend Events]] sections are unimplemented with the exception of a special section dedicated to the downloadable [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] and a link to the separate [[#Pokémon Global Link|Pokémon Global Link]] website:
 *[[Pokémon in Brazil|Brazilian]] minisite
 *[[Pokémon in Denmark|Danish]] minisite
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 *[[Pokémon in the Czech Republic|Czech Republic]]'s site currently links to another full site
-Other unique office websites that do not necessarily reflect the other portal site include:
+There are also three office Pokémon websites that do not necessarily reflect the ''Pokémon.com'' design and content:
 *Japanese website
 *[[Pokémon in Thailand|Thialand]] website
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 ==Sections==
 ===Landing Page===
-The initial landing page of the Pokémon.com is constantly being updated with the links to the latest information and news.
+The initial Landing page is the web page users see when they enter Pokémon.com into their web-browser. It is regularly updated to highlight various website content and news. Users may always return to the Landing page by clicking on the "Pokémon Gotta catch 'em all!" graphic on the left side of the navigation menu of each Pokémon.com page.
 ====News and Announcements====
-It includes the only link to all [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/ Pokémon News and Announcement] information collated in one place. Opening news articles that are categorized as "pokemon-news" on Pokémon.com typically but not always earn a single [[Trainer Token]].
+The Landing page incorporates the only direct website link that collates all website news, announcement, and articles in one location: [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/ http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/]. Otherwise, news articles are spread across the website by topic appearing separately in the [[#Trading Card Game|Trading Card Game]], [[#Video Games|Video Games]], and [[#Attend Events|Attend Events]] sections.
+Opening news articles that are categorized as ''"pokemon-news"'' on typically but not always earn the user a single [[Trainer Token]].  Articles without the ''"pokemon-news"'' categorization to not earn Trainer Tokens.  However, opening the same article on different full versions of the website do, typically, earn the user a Trainer Token for each of the [[#Website versions|full versions]] of the website.
 ===Account Information===
-* Plus Sign In/Join/account interface on left side
+Account Information is found in the upper, left side of the screen. It provides a means for Pokémon.com users to ''"Sign In"'' if they already have an existing account, ''"Join"'' to create an account, and a website ''"Search"'' interface. By creating an account, users are able to earn [[Trainer Tokens]] and [[#Stamps|Stamps]], keep track of [[#Play Games|online browser-based game]] scores, friend other users, and centrally manager other Pokémon accounts.
-* slideout window = Recent Stamps, My Favorite Pokemon (functionality not reactivated from previous version of site), Trainer Avatar picture, Level # (based on Stamps rewarded), Tokens #, Customize Trainer, Shop of Items
-* Avatar/Profile/Settings (Profile Overview – be sure to select “Email Preferences: I would like to receive marketing email messages..." in order to receive the e-mail newsletter with Redeemable codes for in-game rewards for both video games and TCGO; PGL Settings – the video games’ Pokémon Global Link; Pokémon TCG Online Settings; Play! Pokémon Settings; Add a Child account and/or child accounts); Trainer Store/Tokens; My Messages; Friends; My Play! Pokémon; Search
+Before the January 2014 update, this section was called the '''The Pokémon Trainer Club''', which was the equivalent of Japan's [http://www.pokemon.jp/ Pokémon Daisuki Club]. Many features were brought over to a more general audience from the Pokémon Daisuki Club, including an early version of the customizable Trainer personalities. Users were required to have a Pokémon Trainer Club account in order to register high scores in the online games or to earn [[Trainer Token]]s. Anyone who had a Pokémon Trainer Club account could also keep track of their [[Play! Pokémon|Organized Play]] statistics.
-* Connect w/ Friends: July 9, 2014
-* Trainer Store: March 18, 2014
+Once logged into with a user account, a "picture" appears representing the user in the same area of the website layout. When the picture is selected, this area of the website becomes a ''"slide-out window''' allowing the user access to:
+* The user's recent [[#Stamps|Stamps]] collection,
+* ''"Favorite Pokémon"'', although full functionality is not currently activated,
+* A full-body view of the user's ''"Trainer Avatar"'' picture,
+* The user's current  ''"Level"'' based on [[#Stamps|Stamps]] rewards,
+* The user's current number of [[Trainer Token]]s earned by [[#News and Announcements|reading articles]], [[#Play Games|playing online browser-based games]], and earning [[#Stamps|earning Stamps]] on the Pokémon.com website or earned through the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] downloadable game,
+* Access to the ''"Customize Trainer"'' feature that allows users the ability to adjust their website ''"Trainer"'' picture, and
+* A ''"Shop of Items"'' feature used to purchase items for the user's ''"Customized Trainer"'' with [[Trainer Tokens]] (added on 18 March 2014).
+The Pokémon.com ''"Customized Trainer"'' and ''"Shop of Items"'' features are fully compatible with the {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Shop|in-game Shop}} and {{DL|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online|Avatar Creator}}.  [[Trainer Token]]s earned in either location may be used to purchase clothing items on the Pokémon.com website or in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online. Trainer/Avatar clothing items available for purchase in one are not always available for purchase in the other. Items added in one are not always immediately viewable in the other. However, changes made to the user's ''"Customized Trainer"'' or ''"Customized Avatar"'' in one location will be seen in the other location the next time the user logs back in.
+In the ''compressed'' state, once a user is logged in, the Account Information panel in the upper, left side also provides:
+* The user's current [[Trainer Token]] total, which takes the user directly to the ''"Customized Trainer"'' shop when selected,
+* A ''"Messages"'' and user ''"Profile Overview"'' section, where users may adjust settings and add and manager accounts for their children,
+* A ''"Friends"'' section for "friending" and following other users (added on 9 July 2014), and
+* A ''"My Play! Pokémon"'' section for viewing user information about organized [[Play! Pokémon]] activity.
+====Profile Overview====
+The Profile Overview section provides access to user setting not necessarily specific to the Pokémon.com website itself. It is a central repository for all Pokémon user accounts.
+* ''"PGL Settings"'' allows users to adjust their [[Pokémon game|Pokémon video games]] settings for the [[#Pokémon Global Link|Pokémon Global Link]].
+* ''"Pokémon TCG Online Settings"'' provide user access to setting not directly available in the downloadable [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]].
+* ''"Play! Pokémon Settings"'' provide user access to organized [[#Attend Events|Play! Pokémon]] information and settings.
+:''NOTE: Be certain to select “Email Preferences: I would like to receive marketing email messages..." in order to receive the a monthly e-mail newsletter, which often contains Redeemable codes for in-game rewards for both [[Pokémon games|Pokémon video games]] and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]].
+====Child Accounts====
+Adult parents may create and manager separate accounts for each of their children in the [[#Profile Overview|Profile Overview]] section, which is accessible through the adult's ''"Profile Overview'''. While [[The Pokémon Company International]] strives to be [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/play-online/parents-guide/ child friendly], parents may further restrict access to certain website and in-game [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] features. For examples, some in-game features such as ''"Public Chat"'' and ''"Private Messaging"'' in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] are always inaccessible with a child account, while other in-game features may be further restricted by the adult parent such as ''"Friend Chat"'', ''"Game Chat"'', ''"Shopping"'', and ''"Trading"''.
 ===Explore Pokémon===
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 This section features the '''[[National Pokédex|Online Pokédex]]''' with the Pokémon updated for each new [[Pokémon games|Pokémon video game]] release, currently [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]].
-It, like all other [[Pokédex]]es, allows the user to search for Pokémon by either ''Name'' or ''Number'' in "Basic Search Mode". "Advanced Search Mode" allows searched by ''Type'', ''Weakness'', ''Ability'', ''Height'', and ''Weight''. The 27 January 2014 update redesigned Pokédex with a grid-like structure. Without any search criteria, the user may scroll through the total list of Pokémon by either ''Name'' or ''Number'' (currently 1 to 719). Selecting a given Pokémon from the grid-like list or through a search pulls up details on that given Pokémon, with two versions tied to the current video game release, currently an Omega Ruby version and an Alpha Sapphire version. Details include a brief description, Height, Weight, Gender, Category, Abilities, Type, Weaknesses, Basic Stats bar chart showing relative strength (HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed), and Evolution chart (if any).
+Like other [[Pokédex]]es, it allows the user to search for Pokémon by either ''Name'' or ''Number'' in "Basic Search Mode". "Advanced Search Mode" allows searched by ''Type'', ''Weakness'', ''Ability'', ''Height'', and ''Weight''. The 27 January 2014 update redesigned the Pokédex with a grid-like structure. Without any search criteria, the user may scroll through the grid-like list of Pokémon by either ''Name'' or ''Number'' (currently 1 to 719). Selecting a given Pokémon brings up details on that given Pokémon, with two versions tied to the current video game release, currently an Omega Ruby version and an Alpha Sapphire version. Details include a picture, brief description, height, weight, gender, category, abilities, type, weaknesses, basic stats bar chart showing relative strength (HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed), and [[Evolution]] chart (if any).
-The Pokédex entry will additionally suggest [[Pokémon anime]] TV episodes and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] cards featuring the given Pokémon, allowing user to explore the Pokémon in other media.
+The Pokédex entry for a given [[Pokémon]] also includes suggested [[Pokémon anime]] television episodes and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] cards featuring that given Pokémon, allowing user to explore that Pokémon in other media.
 Finally, there is also an options toward the bottom of Pokédex entry to share the selected Pokémon via several social media.
-===Watch Pokemon TV===
+===Watch Pokémon TV===
-Before the overhaul, the television section simply provided a synopsis of [[Pokémon anime]] episodes. After the overhaul, a constantly cycling selection of episodes, which may be viewed on-line, are interspersed with synopsis summaries and screenshots for every episode and movie.
+Before the last overhaul, the television section simply provided a synopsis of [[Pokémon anime]] episodes. After the overhaul, a continuously cycling selection of episodes, which may be viewed on-line, are interspersed with synopsis summaries and screenshots for every episode and movie.
-Rather than separating the episodes by seasons by default, the episodes are instead categorized by 'region' — the 'Kanto Channel', the 'Johto Channel', the 'Hoenn Channel', the 'Sinnoh Channel' and the 'Unova Channel', as well as an occasional other sorting criteria such as episodes featuring a specific Pokémon. There is also an option to 'Explore All Seasons', if a traditional by season by season search is preferred.
+Rather than separating the episodes by seasons, the episodes are instead categorized under a special 'theme' such as a specific [[Pokémon]] and also by 'region' — the 'Kanto Channel', the 'Johto Channel', the 'Hoenn Channel', the 'Sinnoh Channel' and the 'Unova Channel'. There is also an option to 'Explore All Seasons' at the bottom of the page, if a traditional season by season search is preferred.
-A [[Pokémon TV]] mobile application was also introduced, which can be downloaded for free from Apple's App Store or through Google Play.
+A [[Pokémon TV]] mobile application has also been introduced, which can be downloaded for free from Apple's App Store or through Google Play.
 ===Play Games===
 [[File:Funzone logo.png|thumb|200px|right|The Pokémon Fun Zone Logo]]
 {{main|Pokémon.com online games}}
-Formerly knows as the ''Pokémon Fun Zone'' before the overhaul. This Play Games section presents a large number of browser-based video games. Details about each game is found on [[Pokémon.com online games]]. Before the 2010 update, the games were mostly based on [[Generation III]] and {{game|Platinum}}; after the update the games featured a larger number of {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon}}, all translated from the Japanese [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]]. Games released after the site revamp are interactive and allow players to earn [[Trainer Tokens]], also brought over from the Pokémon Daisuki Club. The games that were previously available on the site are not available any longer.
+Formerly knows as the ''Pokémon Fun Zone'' before the last overhaul, this Play Games section presents a large number of browser-based video games for the user's enjoyment. Most are strategy based, although the exact design varies widely, and feature a specific theme or [[Pokémon]]. Details about each game is provided on [[Pokémon.com online games]]. These games are not only designed to require short installments of time, but they reward the user for successful achievements with [[Trainer Tokens]]. Successfully playing browser-based games earn 1, 3, or 5 Trainer Tokens depending on the specific game and whether the user has successfully played the game for the first time or successfully reached a higher success threshold on subsequent attempts. Each individual game defines what is a successful attempt differently.
+Before the 2010 update, games were mostly based on [[Generation III]] and {{game|Platinum}}. After the 2010 update the games featured a larger number of {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon}}, all translated from the Japanese [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]]. Games released after the 2014 update added the ability to earn [[Trainer Tokens]] and increased in variety, many of which were also brought over from the Pokémon Daisuki Club. Games available on the site prior to the 2014 update are not longer available.
 ===Trading Card Game===
-Before the overhaul, most [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] news was on Go-Pokémon.com. However, after the overhaul, everything accept for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] forums were brought to Pokémon.com website proper. The Trading Card Game section of the site includes:
+Before the 2014 overhaul, most [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] news appeared on separate ''Go-Pokémon.com'' website. However, after the overhaul, everything except for the [[#Pokémon Trading Card Game Online Forum|forums]] for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] were folded into to Pokémon.com website proper. The Trading Card Game section includes:
-*a card Database providing information on [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]] from {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} to the current set,
+*a card Database providing information on [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]] and cards from {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} to the current set,
 *strategies guides and news articles dating back to November 2013,
 *the downloadable ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' for PC, Mac, and Ipad,
-*a step-by-step set of tutorials with the {{OBP|Professor|TCGO}}, and
+*a step-by-step "How to Play" set of tutorials with the {{OBP|Professor|TCGO}}, and
 *a Product Gallery.
-Most news articles and images from Go-Pokémon were not transferred over, and thus have been lost.
+Most news articles and images from Go-Pokémon website were not transferred over, and thus have been lost.
 ===Video Games===
-Before the overhaul, the [[Pokémon games|Pokémon video games]] section had information about the official video games, most having their own mini-sites and sub-sites. After the overhaul, this section was expanded to act as a central repository of all available games, linking to the individual game mini-sites. This section also provides news articles related to major video game announcements dating back to November 2013.
+Before the overhaul, most of the [[Pokémon games|Pokémon video games]] had their own mini-sites and sub-sites section with information and other materials about a given video games.  While the newest video game release often still have their own mini-sites, this section of the Pokémon.com website now highlights information about all video games in one location and acts as a central repository of game information, announcements, and news on all currently available video games, including links to the individual game mini-sites. This section's news articles and announcements date back to November 2013.
 ===Attend Events===
-This section contains information regarding [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play Rules and Resources for [[Pokémon games|Pokémon video games]] and the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], locating local Pokémon events and clubs, Parent Guides, and news dating back of August 2014.
+This section acts as a central repository of information related to [[Play! Pokémon]] organized play Events, Rules and Resources for [[Pokémon games|Pokémon video games]] and the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] in the organized play setting, and Parent Guides. This section also allow users to locate local Pokémon events and clubs, as well as news and announcements dating back to August 2014.
-===Pokémon Trainer Club===
-The Pokémon Trainer Club is the equivalent of Japan's [http://www.pokemon.jp/ Pokémon Daisuki Club]. Many features have been brought over from the Pokémon Daisuki Club, including customizable Trainer personalities for each user. Outfits and accessories are bought with Trainer Tokens, which are rewarded when playing the online games, reading news articles, and collecting stamps. Users must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account in order to register high scores in the online games or to earn tokens. Anyone who has a Pokémon Trainer Club account can also keep track of their Organized Play statistics.
 ==Stamps==
-Stamps are a means for rewarding users for using the website, initially introduced in 28 August 2014 and substantial expanded on 30 March 2015. Stamps may be earned by reading news articles, looking up Pokémon in the Pokédex, watching Pokémon TV episodes, playing browser-based minigames, etc., as well as by participating in official Play! Pokémon events. As Stamps are earned, 6 [[Trainer Token]]s are earned. The more Stamps earned and the more Stamps with higher levels (1 to 10) also contribute to the user's account level.
+Stamps represent an additional means of rewarding users for using the website and its various contents. The system was initially introduced in 28 August 2014 and substantial expanded on 30 March 2015. Stamps may be earned by reading [[#News and Announcements|news articles]], looking up [[Pokémon]] in the [[#Explore Pokémon|Pokédex]], watching [[#Watch Pokémon TV|Pokémon anime]] television episodes, playing [[#Play Games|browser-based minigames]], and for viewing [[#Trading Card Game|Pokémon Trading Card Game]] cards, as well as by participating in official [[|Attend Events|Play! Pokémon events]]. As Stamps are awarded, 6 [[Trainer Token]]s are earned. Some Stamps are one-time events only.  Other Stamps increase in level (1 to 10). The more Stamps earned and the more Stamps with higher levels contribute to the assignment of a user's account level.
 * '''Online Game All-Star:'''
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-*Level 1 — Play 1 minigame on Pokemon.com
+*Level 1 — Play 1 minigame on Pokémon.com
-*Level 2 — Play 3 minigames on Pokemon.com
+*Level 2 — Play 3 minigames on Pokémon.com
-*Level 3 — Play 6 minigames on Pokemon.com
+*Level 3 — Play 6 minigames on Pokémon.com
-*Level 4 — Play 10 minigames on Pokemon.com
+*Level 4 — Play 10 minigames on Pokémon.com
-*Level 5 — Play 15 minigames on Pokemon.com
+*Level 5 — Play 15 minigames on Pokémon.com
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-*Level 6 — Play 21 minigames on Pokemon.com
+*Level 6 — Play 21 minigames on Pokémon.com
-*Level 7 — Play 28 minigames on Pokemon.com
+*Level 7 — Play 28 minigames on Pokémon.com
-*Level 8 — Play 37 minigames on Pokemon.com
+*Level 8 — Play 37 minigames on Pokémon.com
 *Level 9 —
 *Level 10 —
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-*Level 1 — Read at least 3 news articles on Pokemon.com
+*Level 1 — Read at least 3 news articles on Pokémon.com
-*Level 2 — Read at least 6 news articles on Pokemon.com
+*Level 2 — Read at least 6 news articles on Pokémon.com
-*Level 3 — Read at least 9 news articles on Pokemon.com
+*Level 3 — Read at least 9 news articles on Pokémon.com
-*Level 4 — Read at least 15 news articles on Pokemon.com
+*Level 4 — Read at least 15 news articles on Pokémon.com
-*Level 5 — Read at least 25 news articles on Pokemon.com
+*Level 5 — Read at least 25 news articles on Pokémon.com
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-*Level 6 — Read at least 50 news articles on Pokemon.com
+*Level 6 — Read at least 50 news articles on Pokémon.com
-*Level 7 — Read at least 75 news articles on Pokemon.com
+*Level 7 — Read at least 75 news articles on Pokémon.com
-*Level 8 — Read at least 100 news articles on Pokemon.com
+*Level 8 — Read at least 100 news articles on Pokémon.com
-*Level 9 — Read at least 125 news articles on Pokemon.com
+*Level 9 — Read at least 125 news articles on Pokémon.com
-*Level 10 — Read at least 150 news articles on Pokemon.com
+*Level 10 — Read at least 150 news articles on Pokémon.com
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-* '''Eevee Evolution Expert''' — Check out Eevee and all of its evolved forms in the Pokemon.com online Pokédex
+* '''Eevee Evolution Expert''' — Check out Eevee and all of its evolved forms in the Pokémon.com online Pokédex
 * '''Explorer’s First Steps''' — Check out a Pokémon TCG card in the card database, view a Pokémon in the online Pokédex, and watch a Pokémon TV episode
 * '''Animation Maven: Kanto Region:''' Level 1 — Watch 3 episodes from Pokémon the Series: The Beginning
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 * '''Animation Maven: Sinnoh Region:''' Level 1 — Watch 5 episodes from Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
 * '''Animation Maven: Unova Region:''' Level 1 — Watch 5 episodes from Pokémon the Series: Black & White
-* '''Make a Splash!''' — View the Magikarp entry in the Pokemon.com online Pokédex once per day
+* '''Make a Splash!''' — View the Magikarp entry in the Pokémon.com online Pokédex once per day
 * '''Minigame Mastery: Pokémon Pulse:''' Level 1 — Play Pokémon Pulse at least 5 times
 * '''Minigame Mastery: Chesnaught's Spiky Shield:''' Level 1 — Play Chesnaught's Spiky Shield at least 5 times
 * '''Minigame Mastery: Floette Float:''' Level 1 — Play Floette Float at least 5 times
-* '''Friendly Rivalry''' — Overtake one of your Pokémon Trainer Club friends on the leaderboard of any Pokemon.com online game
+* '''Friendly Rivalry''' — Overtake one of your Pokémon Trainer Club friends on the leaderboard of any Pokémon.com online game
 * '''Pokémon Trainer Club Service Award:'''
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-* '''Screen Sharing''' — Watch the same Pokémon TV episode on Pokemon.com as one of your Pokémon Trainer Club friends
+* '''Screen Sharing''' — Watch the same Pokémon TV episode on Pokémon.com as one of your Pokémon Trainer Club friends
 * '''Pokémon Trainer Club Service Award:'''
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-* '''Screen Sharing''' — Watch the same Pokémon TV episode on Pokemon.com as one of your Pokémon Trainer Club friends.
+* '''Screen Sharing''' — Watch the same Pokémon TV episode on Pokémon.com as one of your Pokémon Trainer Club friends.
 ==Pokémon Center==
-[[File:Pokémon Center online.png|thumb|260px|The Pokémon Center website on its last day of operation]]
+[[File:Pokémon Center online.png|thumb|260px|The original Pokémon Center website on its last day of operation]]
-[http://www.pokemoncenter.com/ The Pokémon Center] is a separate website from Pokémon.com reintroduced on 6 August 2014, after being closed on 31 January 2008. The Pokémon Center is an online store where people can buy different kinds of Pokémon merchandise over the Internet. The store closed on January 31, 2008. When it was closed, it was .
+[http://www.pokemoncenter.com/ The Pokémon Center] is a separate website from Pokémon.com reintroduced on 6 August 2014, after being closed on 31 January 2008. The Pokémon Center is an online store where user may buy different kinds of Pokémon merchandise over the Internet. Some select fans received invitations that let them access the reintroduced online store as early as 2 July 2014.
-Some select fans received invitations that lets them access the reintroduced online store 2 July 2014.
 ==Pokémon Global Link==
-This separate [[Pokémon game|Pokémon video game]] related site is found at [http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/ http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/].
+This separate [[Pokémon game|Pokémon video game]] related site is found at [http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/ http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/]. It offers a means for Pokémon video game players to interact and compete with each other.
 ==Pokémon Trading Card Game Online Forum==
-The official [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] forum is found at [http://forums.pokemontcg.com/ http://forums.pokemontcg.com/]. It was overhauled to the Pokémon.com visual style and to increase usability in late 2014.
+The official [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] forum is found at [http://forums.pokemontcg.com/ http://forums.pokemontcg.com/]. It was overhauled with the Pokémon.com visual design and to increase usability in late 2014.
 ==Defunct sections==