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'''Talking Pokémon''' are {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} who can speak a human language. The human language itself is not clearly depicted and all people in the [[Pokémon world]] seem to speak one common language, which is always referred to just as ''human language'' (however, in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Generation IV games]] it is possible to collect [[Meister|foreign Pokédex entries]], and there are NPCs in [[Generation IV]] and [[Generation V]] that speak foreign languages). While it appears that all Pokémon can understand human speech, very few can communicate with humans except via body language. There are exceptions to this, however, depending on the version of the Pokémon world being depicted. | '''Talking Pokémon''' are {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} who can speak a human language. The human language itself is not clearly depicted, and all people in the [[Pokémon world]] seem to speak one common language, which is always referred to just as ''human language'' (however, in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Generation IV games]], it is possible to collect [[Meister|foreign Pokédex entries]], and there are NPCs in [[Generation IV]] and [[Generation V]] that speak foreign languages). While it appears that all Pokémon can understand human speech, very few can communicate with humans, except via body language. There are exceptions to this, however, depending on the version of the Pokémon world being depicted. | ||
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[[Generation IV]] introduced {{p|Chatot}}, a Pokémon mentioned as being able to speak the human language through the use of its {{m|Chatter}} move. | [[Generation IV]] introduced {{p|Chatot}}, a Pokémon mentioned as being able to speak the human language through the use of its {{m|Chatter}} move. | ||
{{p|Darkrai}} is not able to speak directly, but it | {{p|Darkrai}} is not able to speak directly, but it is presumed that the man inside the {{DL|Canalave City|Harbor Inn}} is an illusion created by Darkrai, through which it is able to communicate with the player. | ||
In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, if the player visits [[Lostlorn Forest]], a {{p|Zoroark}} is disguised as a backpacker who talks to the player before dispelling its illusion and leaving. Also, in [[Pokéstar Studios]], the final film of the [[Love and Battles Series]] has a talking {{p|Smeargle}}, and the [[Timegate Traveler Series]] features a talking {{p|Ledian}}. | In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, if the player visits [[Lostlorn Forest]], a {{p|Zoroark}} is disguised as a backpacker who talks to the player before dispelling its illusion and leaving. Also, in [[Pokéstar Studios]], the final film of the [[Love and Battles Series]] has a talking {{p|Smeargle}}, and the [[Timegate Traveler Series]] features a talking {{p|Ledian}}. | ||
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Certain Pokémon are also capable of using telepathy, such as the Regigigas in ''[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]''. | Certain Pokémon are also capable of using telepathy, such as the Regigigas in ''[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]''. | ||
It may not be known if all Pokémon, wild or not, are able to understand everyday human speech in the games, as said in {{p|Lapras}}' Pokédex entry, where it describes its ability of human speech comprehension. {{p|Latias}} also is said in its Pokédex entries that it is able to understand Human speech and is said it can also telepathically speak with Humans. | It may not be known if all Pokémon, wild or not, are able to understand everyday human speech in the games, as said in {{p|Lapras}}' Pokédex entry, where it describes its ability of human speech comprehension. {{p|Latias}} also is said in its Pokédex entries that it is able to understand Human speech, and is said it can also telepathically speak with Humans. | ||
In the ''Mystery Dungeon'' games and special anime episodes, all Pokémon can talk. This includes the player, who was transformed into a Pokémon. However, since there are no human characters in the ''Mystery Dungeon'' games, it is entirely possible that these Pokémon are not, in fact, speaking human language, but rather their own Pokémon language, which the player can understand as a result of being a Pokémon himself/herself. | In the ''Mystery Dungeon'' games and special anime episodes, all Pokémon can talk. This includes the player, who was transformed into a Pokémon. However, since there are no human characters in the ''Mystery Dungeon'' games, it is entirely possible that these Pokémon are not, in fact, speaking human language, but rather their own Pokémon language, which the player can understand as a result of being a Pokémon himself/herself. | ||
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As mentioned above, all Pokémon in the [[Pokémon anime]], with no exceptions, can understand human speech. Moreover, judging, for instance, from {{AP|Phanpy}} in ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can]]'', they are able to do this immediately after hatching, without having to learn. | As mentioned above, all Pokémon in the [[Pokémon anime]], with no exceptions, can understand human speech. Moreover, judging, for instance, from {{AP|Phanpy}} in ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can]]'', they are able to do this immediately after hatching, without having to learn. | ||
The anime generally does not focus on language problems, so as a result there is some confusion about [[Pokémon language]] and the ability of Pokémon to understand humans. Although it is obvious that all Pokémon can understand each other, {{MTR}} in the episode ''[[EP070|Go West Young Meowth]]'' once mentions ''Meowth language'' and Jessie in ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]'' mentions ''Chimecho language'', so it is not clear whether there is a common Pokémon language or every species has its own. | The anime generally does not focus on language problems, so as a result, there is some confusion about [[Pokémon language]] and the ability of Pokémon to understand humans. Although it is obvious that all Pokémon can understand each other, {{MTR}} in the episode ''[[EP070|Go West Young Meowth]]'' once mentions ''Meowth language'', and Jessie in ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]'' mentions ''Chimecho language'', so it is not clear whether there is a common Pokémon language, or every species has its own. | ||
As far as human language is concerned, {{MTR}} in the same episode was shown learning ''pronunciation'', not the language itself, what implies that all Pokémon have innate knowledge of human language, so they can understand human speech and only have to learn how to pronounce its sounds or be able to establish telepathic contacts to speak. Despite this, Misty in ''[[EP239|Whichever Way the Wind Blows]]'' once asked {{MTR}} to translate her words to other Pokémon and May taught her {{TP|May|Bulbasaur}} the meaning of the word ''town'' in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria]]''. Therefore, this ability of Pokémon is not well-defined in anime canon. | As far as human language is concerned, {{MTR}} in the same episode was shown learning ''pronunciation'', not the language itself, what implies that all Pokémon have innate knowledge of human language, so they can understand human speech, and only have to learn how to pronounce its sounds, or be able to establish telepathic contacts to speak. Despite this, Misty in ''[[EP239|Whichever Way the Wind Blows]]'' once asked {{MTR}} to translate her words to other Pokémon, and May taught her {{TP|May|Bulbasaur}} the meaning of the word ''town'' in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria]]''. Therefore, this ability of Pokémon is not well-defined in anime canon. | ||
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