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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}}. | 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}}. | ||
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==Specific manga== | ==Specific manga== | ||
===Pokémon Adventures=== | ===Pokémon Adventures=== | ||
* Starter Pokémon that are owned by any of the main characters (Such as any | * Starter Pokémon that are owned by any of the main characters (Such as any [[Pokédex holder]], 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. | ||
* Other Pokémon owned by main characters are notable, provided they have appeared in more than two rounds and had a significant impact on the plot of the round, manga series as a whole, or a certain arc. Such as: Critical to the advancement of the plot, character development of some kind, and so on. | * Other Pokémon owned by main characters are notable, provided they have appeared in more than two rounds and had a significant impact on the plot of the round, manga series as a whole, or a certain arc. Such as: Critical to the advancement of the plot, character development of some kind, and so on. | ||
* For recurring characters, only their signature Pokémon may have an article. Otherwise, they would have to have a | * For recurring characters, only their signature Pokémon may have an article. Otherwise, they would have to have a significant impact on the plot of the chapter/round to be notable. Exceptions to this rule can be made for either side. | ||
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters=== | ===Pokémon Pocket Monsters=== | ||
* Starter Pokémon that are owned by any of the main characters ( | * Starter Pokémon that are owned by any of the main characters (generally, characters named for colours - see {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} or {{OBP|Diamond|Pocket Monsters DP}}) are all notable, provided they have appeared in more than one chapter. | ||
* Other Pokémon owned by main characters are notable, provided they have appeared in more than two chapters and had a significant impact on the plot of the chapter, manga series as a whole, or story arc. | * Other Pokémon owned by main characters are notable, provided they have appeared in more than two chapters and had a significant impact on the plot of the chapter, manga series as a whole, or story arc. | ||