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The term fanon applies only to beliefs that are ''not'' stated to be correct in the source material. If a fanon theory is later confirmed by the series, it then becomes part of canon, and is no longer considered fanon. It is also limited to belief about the fictional elements of the series (such as plot, characters and setting). Speculation about real-world elements, such as the speculation surrounding possible [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|third generation]] remakes  prior to the announcement of [[Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] was not fanon. Likewise, speculation concerning why certain Anime episodes were [[Banned episodes|banned]] is not fanon.  

The Pokémon franchise includes multiple distinct series, each with their own canon, or continuity, such as the Anime, main series games, [[Pokémon special]] manga and so forth. Each series has its own set of canon facts, which are distinct from one another. These facts do not necessarily hold true for other series of the franchise. For example, while in the Anime, trainers are said to begin their journey at ten, this is never stated to be the case in the main series video games, and the protagonists whose ages are known are older than ten.