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:''"Super Effective" redirects here. For the meaning of the message displayed in battle, see [[ | :''"Super Effective" redirects here. For the meaning of the message displayed in battle, see [[Type#Type effectiveness|Type → Type effectiveness]]. For the podcast of a similar name, see [[It's Super Effective (podcast)]].'' | ||
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[[File:SELogo.png|right|thumb|250px|''Super Effective'''s logo]] | [[File:SELogo.png|right|thumb|250px|''Super Effective'''s logo]] | ||
'''Super Effective''' is a {{wp|webcomic}} by Canadian cartoonist '''Scott Ramsoomair'''. It is based on the events of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, and was first published on April 23, 2008. | '''Super Effective''' is a comical {{wp|webcomic}} by Canadian cartoonist '''Scott Ramsoomair'''. It is based on the events of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, and was first published on April 23, 2008. | ||
Ramsoomair is also known for his main comic, <span class=plainlinks>[http://www.vgcats.com/ ''VG Cats'']</span>, which parodies many video games, including Pokémon. ''Super Effective'' is devoted to the Pokémon series, and the storyline focuses on {{ga|Red}}'s journey through [[Kanto]]. Some comics do deviate slightly from the plot of the games, primarily for humor purposes. | Ramsoomair is also known for his main comic, <span class=plainlinks>[http://www.vgcats.com/ ''VG Cats'']</span>, which parodies many video games, including Pokémon. ''Super Effective'' is devoted to the Pokémon series, and the storyline focuses on {{ga|Red}}'s journey through [[Kanto]]. Some comics do deviate slightly from the plot of the games, primarily for humor purposes. | ||
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Unlike most webcomics, ''Super Effective'' does not have set days on which it is updated; it is published on an irregular basis. This is largely due to Ramsoomair's other commitments, such as ''VG Cats'', but has also been credited to the time it takes to produce a single strip.<ref name="VG Cats FAQ page">[http://www.vgcats.com/faq/ VG Cats FAQ page]</ref> | Unlike most webcomics, ''Super Effective'' does not have set days on which it is updated; it is published on an irregular basis. This is largely due to Ramsoomair's other commitments, such as ''VG Cats'', but has also been credited to the time it takes to produce a single strip.<ref name="VG Cats FAQ page">[http://www.vgcats.com/faq/ VG Cats FAQ page]</ref> | ||
There are currently | There are currently 85 strips. | ||
The first 52 comics of Super Effective are being sold as a paperback book by SharkRobot.com<ref name="SharkRobot.com">[http://sharkrobot.com/books/super-effective-pc-box-1-paperback Super Effective paperback at SharkRobot.com]</ref>. | The first 52 comics of Super Effective are being sold as a paperback book by SharkRobot.com<ref name="SharkRobot.com">[http://sharkrobot.com/books/super-effective-pc-box-1-paperback Super Effective paperback at SharkRobot.com]</ref>. | ||
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[[File:Super Effective Strip 02.png|thumb|right|250px|The second strip, showing Blue, Oak, and Red]] | [[File:Super Effective Strip 02.png|thumb|right|250px|The second strip, showing Blue, Oak, and Red]] | ||
===Red=== | ===Red=== | ||
The main character of the comic, Red is based on the {{ga|Red|player character}} of {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. His starter Pokémon was a {{p|Charmander}}. Like his game counterpart, he is a silent protagonist and thus largely speaks through his actions. Red is the most rational of the characters in the series and notices the obvious faults of others. He made his debut in the first strip. He currently has one | The main character of the comic, Red is based on the {{ga|Red|player character}} of {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. His starter Pokémon was a {{p|Charmander}}. Like his game counterpart, he is a silent protagonist and thus largely speaks through his actions. Red is the most rational of the characters in the series and notices the obvious faults of others. He made his debut in the first strip. He currently has one Badge, the {{badge|Boulder}}. Red's Pokémon are Charmander{{tt|*|known moves are Metal Claw and one unidentified Fire move}}, {{p|Pidgey}}{{tt|*|nicknamed Butts; only known move is Gust}}, {{p|Zubat}}{{tt|*|known moves are Supersonic and Leech Life}}, and {{p|Clefairy}}{{tt|*|known moves are Double Slap and Metronome}}. | ||
===Professor Oak=== | ===Professor Oak=== | ||
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===Blue=== | ===Blue=== | ||
Professor Oak's grandson, also known as | Professor Oak's grandson, also known as Douche. Like {{ga|Blue|the character on which he was based}}, Blue has had a strong rivalry with Red since they were babies. He also hates his grandfather for things such as forgetting his name, giving him a {{p|Squirtle}} which didn't know any Water-type attacks and forcing him on a quest to complete the Pokédex. He takes his catch phrase "Smell ya later!" literally, and takes the time to smell Red after a Pokémon battle. He made his debut in the second strip. Blue's only known Pokémon currently is {{p|Wartortle}}{{tt|*|known moves are Tail Whip and Water Gun}}. | ||
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Red's [[Pokédex]] has a personality of its own. It has a unique sense of humor with a tendency to offer immature and inappropriate suggestions for Pokémon [[nickname]]s. | Red's [[Pokédex]] has a personality of its own. It has a unique sense of humor with a tendency to offer immature and inappropriate suggestions for Pokémon [[nickname]]s. It also doubles as a [[Pokégear]]. | ||
===Green=== | ===Green=== | ||
Green is based on the female player character, {{ga|Leaf}}, and first appeared in the 29th strip. Her starter Pokémon is a {{p|Bulbasaur}}. She happens to display an interest in its "{{m|Vine Whip|tentacles}}" that she may or may not be kidding about. She has a peppy and bright personality and is somewhat cruel, cutting down tall grass with a lawnmower, killing the Pokémon hiding in it. Ramsoomair intends for Green to become more of a supporting character, like Blue.<ref name="interview">Interview with Scott Ramsoomair</ref> | Green is based on the female player character, {{ga|Leaf}}, and first appeared in the 29th strip. Her starter Pokémon is a {{p|Bulbasaur}}. She happens to display an interest in its "{{m|Vine Whip|tentacles}}" that she may or may not be kidding about. She has a peppy and bright personality and is somewhat cruel, cutting down tall grass with a lawnmower, killing the Pokémon hiding in it. Ramsoomair intends for Green to become more of a supporting character, like Blue.<ref name="interview">Interview with Scott Ramsoomair</ref> Green's Pokémon are {{p|Ivysaur}} and {{p|Pikachu}}{{tt|*|only known move is Dig}}. | ||
===Other characters=== | ===Other characters=== | ||
In addition to the five main characters, additional characters have been included in one or more strips. These include [[Brock]], the first Gym Leader; the man in the [[Poké Mart]]; a {{tc|Bug Catcher}}; the {{ka|old man}} who teachers players how to catch Pokémon; [[Nurse Joy]], and a member of [[Team Rocket]]. | In addition to the five main characters, additional characters have been included in one or more strips. These include [[Brock]], the first Gym Leader; the man in the [[Poké Mart]]; a {{tc|Bug Catcher}}; the {{ka|old man}} who teachers players how to catch Pokémon; [[Nurse Joy]], and a member of [[Team Rocket]]. Additionally, some characters may appear in certain issues that aren't even part of the story, such as the reporter Slowpoke who reports things well after they happen. | ||
==Fandom jokes== | ==Fandom jokes== | ||