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==Pokémon video games== | ==Pokémon video games== | ||
All Pokémon games that have been released in {{pmin|the United States}} have also been released in Australia, except [[Hey You, Pikachu!]]. An English language release of [[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]] was released in Australia, despite the title never being released in North America. Prior to release dates being simultaneous worldwide, the Australian release dates tended to be some time after the American release dates, but before the European release dates. However, there were times when Australian release dates were before the American release dates (such as with {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, {{ | All Pokémon games that have been released in {{pmin|the United States}} have also been released in Australia, except [[Hey You, Pikachu!]]. An English language release of [[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]] was released in Australia, despite the title never being released in North America. Prior to release dates being simultaneous worldwide, the Australian release dates tended to be some time after the American release dates, but before the European release dates. However, there were times when Australian release dates were before the American release dates (such as with {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]), as well as times when Australian release dates were after the European release dates (such as with [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]], [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]], and {{game|Black and White|s}}). | ||
Games that are released in Australia are inconsistent with Australian English spelling. For example, spelling variations such as ''color'' and ''center'' are not changed to ''colour'' and ''centre'' for the Australian releases. | Games that are released in Australia are inconsistent with Australian English spelling. For example, spelling variations such as ''color'' and ''center'' are not changed to ''colour'' and ''centre'' for the Australian releases. | ||
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{{bulbanews|A Legendary Pokémon year announced for 2018}} | {{bulbanews|A Legendary Pokémon year announced for 2018}} | ||
During [[Generation VII]], a majority of the international event Pokémon, including the 2018 Legendary | During [[Generation VII]], a majority of the international event Pokémon, including the 2018 Legendary Pokémon event and serial code certificates, were available in Australia. However, the Australian {{DL|List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)|Fula City Zeraora|Zeraora}} distribution was delayed by 6 months for unknown reasons. | ||
With the removal of region-locked serial codes in [[Generation VIII]], Australian players can essentially redeem any and all event Pokémon codes. | With the removal of region-locked serial codes in [[Generation VIII]], Australian players can essentially redeem any and all event Pokémon codes. | ||
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===Toasted TV=== | ===Toasted TV=== | ||
[[File:Toasted TV logo.png|thumb|150px|Toasted TV's logo]] | [[File:Toasted TV logo.png|thumb|150px|Toasted TV's logo]] | ||
''{{wp|Toasted TV}}'' is an Australian programming block broadcast on the free-to-air station {{wp| | ''{{wp|Toasted TV}}'' is an Australian programming block broadcast on the free-to-air station {{wp|10 Peach|Eleven}} (prior to February 27, 2012, on Network Ten). It screens every day of the week from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Saturdays, 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Sundays). | ||
Launched on August 22, 2005, ''Toasted TV'' aired the [[Pokémon anime]] to Australian audiences beginning on April 26, 2006. It has aired [[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]], [[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]], [[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]], [[S11|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]], [[S12|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles]], [[S13|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors]], [[S14|Pokémon: Black & White]], [[S15|Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies]], [[S16|Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova]], [[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]], [[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest]], and [[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]. This also includes ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'', ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'', ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'', and ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''. | Launched on August 22, 2005, ''Toasted TV'' aired the [[Pokémon anime]] to Australian audiences beginning on April 26, 2006. It has aired [[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]], [[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]], [[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]], [[S11|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension]], [[S12|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles]], [[S13|Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors]], [[S14|Pokémon: Black & White]], [[S15|Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies]], [[S16|Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova]], [[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]], [[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest]], and [[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]. This also includes ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'', ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'', ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]'', and ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''. | ||
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===Pokémon movies=== | ===Pokémon movies=== | ||
{{bulbanews/4|Hoyts to air 'White—Victini and Zekrom' in Australia, New Zealand|Movie 15 to have limited theatrical run in Australia and New Zealand|Genesect and the Legend Awakened to air in Australian theaters November 16|Pokémon Origins to be released on DVD in Australia on April 28}} | {{bulbanews/4|Hoyts to air 'White—Victini and Zekrom' in Australia, New Zealand|Movie 15 to have limited theatrical run in Australia and New Zealand|Genesect and the Legend Awakened to air in Australian theaters November 16|Pokémon Origins to be released on DVD in Australia on April 28}} | ||
''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', and ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' were screened in cinemas; while ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' were released straight to video. In 2016, ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' were released on DVD. All subsequent movies, from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' to ''[[M19|Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', have all been released on DVD and/or Blu-ray by Magna Pacific (now {{wp|Beyond Home Entertainment}}). | ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', and ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' were screened in cinemas (via Warner Bros./Roadshow Films); while ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' were released straight to video (via Miramax Home Entertainment). In 2016, ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' were released on DVD. All subsequent movies, from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' to ''[[M19|Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', have all been released on DVD and/or Blu-ray by Magna Pacific (now {{wp|Beyond Home Entertainment}}). | ||
After a long hiatus from cinema screening, Hoyts began screening Pokémon movies with a two-day limited release of ''[[M14|Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom]]'' on February 18 and 19, 2012. With thanks to Hoyts, Bulbagarden was able to provide 10 free double passes to this screening. The movie was then released along with ''[[M14|Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'' as separate DVDs on March 7, 2012, and a combined DVD released later on May 1, 2013. Since then, Hoyts has screened all the movies from ''[[M15|Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'' to ''[[M19|Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' in selected cinemas, with DVD releases shortly afterwards. | After a long hiatus from cinema screening, {{wp|Hoyts}} began screening Pokémon movies with a two-day limited release of ''[[M14|Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom]]'' on February 18 and 19, 2012. With thanks to Hoyts, Bulbagarden was able to provide 10 free double passes to this screening. The movie was then released along with ''[[M14|Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'' as separate DVDs on March 7, 2012, and a combined DVD released later on May 1, 2013. Since then, Hoyts has screened all the movies from ''[[M15|Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'' to ''[[M19|Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' in selected cinemas, with DVD releases shortly afterwards. | ||
''[[Pokémon Origins]]'' was released on DVD in Australia by Beyond Home Entertainment on April 28, 2014. | ''[[Pokémon Origins]]'' was released on DVD in Australia by Beyond Home Entertainment on April 28, 2014. | ||
On August 3, 2020, due to the departure of Beyond International from the home entertainment business,<ref>https://www.beyond.com.au/corporate-nbsp-/news/2020/08/02/asx-announcement---beyond-international-exits-home-entertainment-business</ref> all Pokémon anime movie home media releases were transferred to [https://shock.com.au/ Shock Entertainment]. | |||
Shock Records itself would enter voluntary administration in February 2023<ref>https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2023/02/09/226530/five-mile-owner-regency-media-appoints-administrators/</ref>, leaving the current rights to distribute Region 4 home media releases in the air. | |||
==Pokémon manga== | ==Pokémon manga== | ||
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[[Pokémon manga]] translated into English by [[Chuang Yi]] was distributed in Australia through {{wp|Madman Entertainment}}. However, as of early 2014, it has been reported that Chuang Yi has entered voluntary liquidation and is ending their manga publishing business. As a consequence, Madman Entertainment have announced that they will begin distributing [[VIZ Media]]'s translations of some of their titles as the stock of Chuang Yi volumes continues to be depleted. | [[Pokémon manga]] translated into English by [[Chuang Yi]] was distributed in Australia through {{wp|Madman Entertainment}}. However, as of early 2014, it has been reported that Chuang Yi has entered voluntary liquidation and is ending their manga publishing business. As a consequence, Madman Entertainment have announced that they will begin distributing [[VIZ Media]]'s translations of some of their titles as the stock of Chuang Yi volumes continues to be depleted. | ||
As of 2021, [[Viz Media]] remains as Australia's main distributor for Pokémon manga, including the [[Pokémon Adventures]] series (which also includes [[The Art of Pokémon Adventures]] as well as the [[List of Pokémon Adventures omnibus volumes#Collector's Edition|omnibus releases]]) and the [[Movie manga adaptations]] with {{wp|Queensland Book Depot|QBD}} as the main retailer of Pokémon manga in Australia. | As of 2021, [[Viz Media]] remains as Australia's main distributor for Pokémon manga, including the [[Pokémon Adventures]] series (which also includes [[The Art of Pokémon Adventures]] as well as the [[List of Pokémon Adventures omnibus volumes#Collector's Edition|omnibus releases]]) and the [[Pokémon manga#Anime adaptations|Movie manga adaptations]] with {{wp|Queensland Book Depot|QBD}} as the main retailer of Pokémon manga in Australia. | ||
==Pokémon Trading Card Game== | ==Pokémon Trading Card Game== | ||
The [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] was very popular when it was first released in Australia. However, some schools banned this card game (along with other card games) as it was deemed to be a "classroom distraction". Despite this setback, the card game is still being sold in Australia and is currently being distributed by Banter Toys & Collectibles (previously known as Croftminster).<ref>http://www.croftminster.com.au/categories/trading-cards-collectibles/pokemon</ref> | The [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] was very popular when it was first released in Australia. However, some schools banned this card game (along with other card games) as it was deemed to be a "classroom distraction". Despite this setback, the card game is still being sold in Australia and is currently being distributed by Banter Toys & Collectibles (previously known as Croftminster).<ref>http://www.croftminster.com.au/categories/trading-cards-collectibles/pokemon</ref> | ||
Unlike the Video Game Championships, Australia has always taken part in the World Championships. In 2011, Christopher Kan became the first Australian player to become the world champion in the senior division. <ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2011/08/31/3306780.htm Australia's first Pokemon world champ - ABC Ballarat - Australian Broadcasting Corporation:]</ref> | Unlike the Video Game Championships, Australia has always taken part in the World Championships. In 2011, Christopher Kan became the first Australian player to become the world champion in the senior division.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2011/08/31/3306780.htm Australia's first Pokemon world champ - ABC Ballarat - Australian Broadcasting Corporation:]</ref> | ||
==Pokémon merchandise== | ==Pokémon merchandise== | ||
In Australia, an exclusive two-disc special version of [[Pokémon 3: The Ultimate Soundtrack]] was released which also includes [[Pokémon the Movie 2000 (score)|the score to Pokémon the Movie 2000]]. | In Australia, an exclusive two-disc special version of [[Pokémon 3: The Ultimate Soundtrack]] was released which also includes [[Pokémon the Movie 2000 (score)|the score to Pokémon the Movie 2000]]. | ||
The Pokémon McDonald's Happy Meals campaigns have been available in Australia starting from [[ | The Pokémon McDonald's Happy Meals campaigns have been available in Australia starting from [[2011 McDonald's promotional Pokémon toys|2011]] to present (excluding the 2013 campaign). | ||
==Events== | ==Events== | ||
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In 2007, Nintendo Australia hosted the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Connection Tour to celebrate the release of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. During the tour, [[Nintendo DS]] users who owned {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} got the chance to participate in the tournaments for a chance to win prizes, including a limited edition [[Nintendo DS Lite]] which had the "Nintendo DS Connection Tour '07 Champion" engraving for the winners at each tournament. The very first event was held on June 30, 2007, exactly nine days since the release of the games in Australia. <ref>[http://connectiontour07.nintendo.com.au/ Pokémon Diamond and Pearl - Connection Tour 2007]</ref> | In 2007, Nintendo Australia hosted the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Connection Tour to celebrate the release of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. During the tour, [[Nintendo DS]] users who owned {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} got the chance to participate in the tournaments for a chance to win prizes, including a limited edition [[Nintendo DS Lite]] which had the "Nintendo DS Connection Tour '07 Champion" engraving for the winners at each tournament. The very first event was held on June 30, 2007, exactly nine days since the release of the games in Australia.<ref>[http://connectiontour07.nintendo.com.au/ Pokémon Diamond and Pearl - Connection Tour 2007]</ref> | ||
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| {{wp|Victoria (Australia)|Victoria}}, Westfield Fountain Gate, Centre Court | | {{wp|Victoria (Australia)|Victoria}}, Westfield Fountain Gate, Centre Court | ||
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| July | | July 2–3, 2007 | ||
| {{wp|Victoria (Australia)|Victoria}}, Westfield Southland, Centre Court | | {{wp|Victoria (Australia)|Victoria}}, Westfield Southland, Centre Court | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| July | | July 6–7, 2007 | ||
| {{wp|Queensland}}, Westfield Carindale, Centre Court | | {{wp|Queensland}}, Westfield Carindale, Centre Court | ||
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| {{wp|Queensland}}, Westfield Garden City, Centre Court | | {{wp|Queensland}}, Westfield Garden City, Centre Court | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| July | | July 10–11, 2007 | ||
| {{wp|South Australia}}, Westfield Marion, Centre Court | | {{wp|South Australia}}, Westfield Marion, Centre Court | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| July | | July 12–13, 2007 | ||
| {{wp|New South Wales}}, Westfield Hurstville, Centre Court | | {{wp|New South Wales}}, Westfield Hurstville, Centre Court | ||
|- style="background:#fff" | |- style="background:#fff" | ||
| July | | July 14–15, 2007 | ||
| {{wp|New South Wales}}, Westfield Chatswood, Centre Court | | {{wp|New South Wales}}, Westfield Chatswood, Centre Court | ||
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| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | July | | style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | July 20–21, 2007 | ||
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{wp|Western Australia}}, Westfield Carousel, Centre Court | | style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{wp|Western Australia}}, Westfield Carousel, Centre Court | ||
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On March 29, 2011, Nintendo Australia announced that more than 77,000 copies of {{game|Black and White|s}} game were sold on its first week of release. As a result, this was the biggest selling first week release of any Nintendo game in Australia. {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} made over 45,000 sales in its first week. <ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=news&form_name=monthly&month=March-2011&pageID=6 POKÉMON BLACK VERSION AND POKÉMON WHITE VERSION BIGGEST EVER SELLING WEEK ONE RELEASE]</ref> | On March 29, 2011, Nintendo Australia announced that more than 77,000 copies of {{game|Black and White|s}} game were sold on its first week of release. As a result, this was the biggest selling first week release of any Nintendo game in Australia. {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} made over 45,000 sales in its first week.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=news&form_name=monthly&month=March-2011&pageID=6 POKÉMON BLACK VERSION AND POKÉMON WHITE VERSION BIGGEST EVER SELLING WEEK ONE RELEASE]</ref> | ||
In April and May 2011, after a month from the release of {{game|Black and White|s}}, Nintendo Australia held the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Battle Competition tournaments at Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. The winner at each location won a [[Nintendo 3DS]]. <ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=news&form_name=monthly&month=April-2011&pageID=6 POKÉMON TRAINERS UNITE IN SYDNEY FOR BATTLE COMPETITION]</ref> | In April and May 2011, after a month from the release of {{game|Black and White|s}}, Nintendo Australia held the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Battle Competition tournaments at Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. The winner at each location won a [[Nintendo 3DS]].<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=news&form_name=monthly&month=April-2011&pageID=6 POKÉMON TRAINERS UNITE IN SYDNEY FOR BATTLE COMPETITION]</ref> | ||
===Pokémon World Championship=== | ===Pokémon World Championship=== | ||