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This is an '''instruction manual''' that addresses the conventions adopted by {{bp|Project Manga}} specifically regarding notability of Pokémon that appear in various [[Pokémon manga]]. If there are any unresolved disputes over what best adheres to the style of this, please contact the {{bp|Project Leader}}, {{u|Zesty Cactus}}. | |||
== | ==General conventions== | ||
* In general, for a Pokémon to get its own article, it should have a significant impact on the plot. Pokémon owned by main characters should generally appear on a reoccuring basis. | |||
* In the case of cross-canon characters who have a signature Pokémon consistently across canons, such as [[Whitney's Miltank]], the information should be added to this existing page. Otherwise, cross-canon characters should have their Pokémon added to the character's main page. The exception to this is if the Pokémon appears only in manga, yet still has a significant impact on the plot, e.g. [[Ash's Fearow]]. | * In the case of cross-canon characters who have a signature Pokémon consistently across canons, such as [[Whitney's Miltank]], the information should be added to this existing page. Otherwise, cross-canon characters should have their Pokémon added to the character's main page. The exception to this is if the Pokémon appears only in manga, yet still has a significant impact on the plot, e.g. [[Ash's Fearow]]. | ||
* Pokémon from manga series not mentioned below will be treated on an individual basis. | |||
==Specific manga== | |||
===Pokémon Adventures=== | ===Pokémon Adventures=== | ||
* Starter Pokémon that are owned by any of the main characters (Such as any character named after said games, Wally, Cheren, and Bianca) are all notable, provided they have appeared in more than one chapter/round. If they have not met this criteria, then they would have to have a significant impact on the plot of the chapter/round, manga series as a whole, or a certain arc. | * Starter Pokémon that are owned by any of the main characters (Such as any character named after said games, Wally, Cheren, and Bianca) are all notable, provided they have appeared in more than one chapter/round. If they have not met this criteria, then they would have to have a significant impact on the plot of the chapter/round, manga series as a whole, or a certain arc. | ||
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===Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪=== | ===Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪=== | ||
* As most Pokémon in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] and [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]] were major characters that interacted as much as the human characters (Hazel, Almond, Apricot, Peanut, etc.), many of them are considered notable for their own articles. However, that does not mean each Pokémon that appeared in the series deserves its own article - only the ones who were main characters. | * As most Pokémon in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] and [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]] were major characters that interacted as much as the human characters (Hazel, Almond, Apricot, Peanut, etc.), many of them are considered notable for their own articles. However, that does not mean each Pokémon that appeared in the series deserves its own article - only the ones who were main characters or had a significant impact on the plot. | ||
===Pokémon Get da ze!=== | ===Pokémon Get da ze!=== | ||
* Only Pokémon owned by main characters (Shū | * Only Pokémon owned by main characters (e.g. [[Shū]]) who have important parts of the plot and get character development outside of battle are notable. | ||
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys=== | ===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys=== | ||
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===Pokémon 4koma=== | ===Pokémon 4koma=== | ||
* | * Generally, as 4Koma manga are gag-based, most Pokémon that appear don't have a significant impact on the plot and should generally be merged with their human Trainer's article, when applicable. Specific cases will be addressed on an individual basis. | ||
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