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Differences between the Pokémon games and anime (view source)
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* The [[Cry|cries]] in the regular games differ significantly from the cries in the anime. An exception is {{p|Pikachu}} in {{game|Yellow}} and the post-Generation V games, which actually says its name when interacted with or when called into battle. | * The [[Cry|cries]] in the regular games differ significantly from the cries in the anime. An exception is {{p|Pikachu}} in {{game|Yellow}} and the post-Generation V games, which actually says its name when interacted with or when called into battle. | ||
* In the games, evolutionary methods revolving around leveling up usually occur after a battle, while in the anime these kinds of evolution can occur during a battle or a serious situation. One example is when Ash's Chikorita evolved into {{AP|Bayleef}} to protect him from Team Rocket. | * In the games, evolutionary methods revolving around leveling up usually occur after a battle, while in the anime these kinds of evolution can occur during a battle or a serious situation. One example is when Ash's Chikorita evolved into {{AP|Bayleef}} to protect him from Team Rocket. | ||
* Move effects differ as well. For example, {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} acts more like {{m|Ember}} and does direct damage, whereas in the | * Move effects differ as well. For example, {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} acts more like {{m|Ember}} and does direct damage, whereas in the games it only inflicts a burn. Confusion and Psychic deal direct damage in the game but in the anime it has a psychokinesis-like effect, able to move the target to the user's will. Hypnosis puts a Pokémon to sleep in game, but in the anime, while it can be used to inflict sleep, it also has effects similar to the alleged effects of real-life {{wp|hypnosis}} - putting the target into a trance or suggestible state. | ||
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