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+{{search|languages that Pokémon speak|the language of the game a Pokémon originates from|Language of origin}}
 '''Pokémon language''' is the medium by which {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} communicate with each other and with humans in the {{pkmn|games}} and the {{pkmn|anime}}. This may include communicating through the Pokémon's [[cry]], through [[Talking Pokémon|the human language]], through body language, or through some other means of communicating, such as {{wp|telepathy}} or by {{wp|Spirit possession|possessing}} a human or a fellow Pokémon that is able to speak.
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 Despite apparently speaking only their own species' name, Pokémon seem to be able to communicate with each other without issue. In ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', there are subtitles for what the Pokémon are saying, and evidently they could understand each other perfectly. Communication between Pokémon has become especially crucial in [[Double Battle]]s, [[Triple Battle]]s, and [[Multi Battle|Tag Battles]]. An example of this can be seen from the conversation between [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Dawn's Piplup]] in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', when communication between those two Pokémon was vital in saving their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. However, in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', {{MTR}} could not understand the language of [[Ultra Beast]]s such as {{p|Buzzwole}} and {{AP|Poipole}}.
-While it was originally assumed that all cries by Pokémon were the same, dedicated fans have been able to find what appear to be patterns, such as Ash's Pikachu saying "Piiika-Chuuuuuuuu" when using {{m|Thunderbolt}} or "Pika-Pikachu" when referring to himself, Pika-Pi when referring to Ash. Dawn's Piplup also shows patterns, such as "Piplup-lup-lup" when using {{m|BubbleBeam}}, or "Pipluurrrp" when using {{m|Whirlpool}}, with the 'lup' becoming distinctly watery.
+While it was originally assumed that all cries by Pokémon were the same, dedicated fans have been able to find what appear to be patterns, such as Ash's Pikachu saying "Piiika-Chuuuuuuuu" when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}, "Pika-Pika-Pika-Pika-Pika-Pika, Chuuu-Pii!" while using {{m|Electro Ball}}, Pikachu also says the same while using {{m|Electroweb}} but at the last, he says "Chuuu-Pi-Ka" or "Pika-Pikachu" when referring to himself, Pika-Pi when referring to Ash. Dawn's Piplup also shows patterns, such as "Piplup-lup-lup" when using {{m|BubbleBeam}}, or "Pipluurrrp" when using {{m|Whirlpool}}, with the 'lup' becoming distinctly watery.
 ==Human language==
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 ===In the games===
 There are a few Pokémon that are able to mimic the human language, such as {{OBP|Copycat|character}}'s {{p|Doduo}} in {{v|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, and a {{p|Murkrow}} who appeared in the [[Team Rocket HQ]], in the [[Generation II]] games and their [[Generation IV]] remakes. A {{p|Zoroark}} in [[Lostlorn Forest]] has a fluent conversation with the player whilst disguised as a male Backpacker, showing that some Pokémon are capable of holding conversations in the human language. However, it could be argued that this was an extension of Zoroark's {{a|Illusion}} Ability. In the [[Generation VII]] games, {{p|Rotom}} is capable of speaking human language through the use of the [[Rotom Pokédex]].
 It is unknown to what extent Pokémon understand the human language. {{p|Lapras}}'s Pokédex entry cites its ability to comprehend the human language, possibly implying that not all Pokémon can fully understand the human language. It seems that Pokémon can generally understand the human language at least enough to comprehend their Trainer's commands, as demonstrated by [[Lance]] telling his {{p|Dragonite}} to use {{m|Hyper Beam}} on a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} in the Generation II games and their remakes and various Trainers directly commanding their Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer]].
 ===In the anime===
-[[File:Meowth Team Rocket.png|thumb|200px|{{MTR}}]]
+[[File:Meowth Team Rocket.png|thumb|250px|{{MTR}}]]
 Unlike the games, there are only a few Pokémon that can have fluent conversations with humans. The most well-known [[talking Pokémon]] is Team Rocket's Meowth, who relentlessly learned human language to impress his love interest, [[Meowzie]]. This has made him a common interpreter between the humans and Pokémon in the anime. {{an|Rotom Pokédex}} is also capable of speaking with humans via the [[Rotom Pokédex]] device just like it can in the games.
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 ===In the games===
-In [[Pokémon Yellow Version]], the player's starting {{p|Pikachu}} will be outside of its Poké Ball and follows the player around, much like Ash's Pikachu does in the anime. If the player turns around and talks to the Pikachu, an image will appear on the screen above Pikachu, showing its expression, which changes depending on its mood. For example, when the player starts the game, Pikachu will be unhappy to be stuck with the player, but as its [[friendship]] increases throughout the game, its expressions will become more positive.
+In [[Pokémon Yellow Version]], the {{ga|Red's Pikachu|initial Pikachu}} will be outside of its Poké Ball and follows the player around, much like Ash's Pikachu does in the anime. If the player turns around and talks to the Pikachu, an image will appear on the screen above Pikachu, showing its expression, which changes depending on its mood. For example, when the player starts the game, Pikachu will be unhappy to be stuck with the player, but as its [[friendship]] increases throughout the game, its expressions will become more positive.
 In {{v|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the Trainer's first Pokémon in the [[party]], will follow the Trainer around for a majority of the game. However, unlike in Yellow Version, if the Trainer turns around to talk to the Pokémon, an image will not show up. Rather, the text at the bottom of the screen will give a description of what the Pokémon is doing.
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 Many Pokémon, mainly {{type|Psychic}}s, interact with humans via telepathy. For instance, in ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'', a {{p|Ralts}} telepathically called [[Max]] for help; however, it may have been crying out to anyone and Max happened to be the only one who heard it. This is not to be confused with the [[Ability]], {{a|Telepathy}}.
-[[File:Ash and Pikachu.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Pikachu communicate through their partnership]]
 Most [[talking Pokémon]] speak telepathically, such as the {{OBP|Zorua|M13}} in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. Many [[Legendary Pokémon]] are able to do this as well (for example, {{OBP|Lugia|M02}} in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'').
 ===Partnership===
+[[File:Ash and Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Pikachu communicate through their partnership]]
 It seems that an experienced or empathic Trainer may be able to communicate quite fluently with their Pokémon, if only intuitively. In ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]'', {{Ash}} understood that Pikachu wanted to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} to help [[Riley's Lucario]], for instance.
 ===Through someone else===
-Some Pokémon have been able to speak telepathically through a person or another Pokémon. In ''[[EP019|Tentacool and Tentacruel]]'' and ''[[EP095|A Shipful of Shivers]]'' respectively, a {{p|Tentacool}} and the giant {{p|Tentacruel}} and a {{p|Gastly}} and {{p|Haunter}} speak through Meowth.
+Some Pokémon have been able to speak telepathically through a person or another Pokémon.
+In ''[[EP019|Tentacool and Tentacruel]]'' and ''[[EP095|A Shipful of Shivers]]'' respectively, a {{p|Tentacool}} and the giant {{p|Tentacruel}} and a {{p|Gastly}} and {{p|Haunter}} speak through Meowth.
+In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]'s [[The Crown Tundra]], {{p|Calyrex}} repeatedly possesses [[Peony]] in order to speak with the player character.
 ===Illusion===