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|language={{wp| | |language={{wp|English language|English}}, {{wp|Afrikaans}} | ||
|continent={{wp|Africa}} | |continent={{wp|Africa}} | ||
|EP001= | |EP001=? | ||
|AG001=? | |||
|DP001=? | |||
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|XY001=August 4, 2015 | |||
|SM001=June 13, 2017 | |||
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The [[Pokémon]] first reached the '''{{wp|South Africa|Republic of South Africa}}'''. | The [[Pokémon]] first reached the '''{{wp|South Africa|Republic of South Africa}}''' with the airing of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' on {{wp|SABC 2}} around 2000. | ||
==Pokémon video games== | ==Pokémon video games== | ||
Most English-language Pokémon games have been released in South Africa. New games are released on the same day as in Europe, which is usually several months after their respective releases in the United States. | |||
[[Pokémon GO]] was released in South Africa on October 5, 2016, three months after its release in the United States. | |||
==Pokémon anime== | ==Pokémon anime== | ||
The [[Pokémon anime]] | The English dub of the [[Pokémon anime]] has been shown on {{wp|SABC 2}}, {{wp|SABC 3}}, {{wp|e.tv}}, {{wp|M-Net}}, {{wp|Disney XD}}, and {{wp|Nicktoons (Africa)|Nicktoons}} in South Africa. | ||
Episodes from the {{series2|Advanced Generation}}, {{series2|Diamond & Pearl}}, and {{series|Best Wishes}} have aired on eToonz+, a sister channel of e.tv. | |||
e.tv began airing episodes from the {{series|XY}} on August 4, 2015 every Tuesday at 3:30 PM. ''[[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest]]'' aired on Disney XD on weekdays from April 25 to May 23, 2016. The 19th season, ''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'', began airing on e.tv on July 5, 2016. | |||
''[[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' premiered on e.tv on June 13, 2017 and completed its run on April 10, 2018. The season also aired on NickToons Africa on weekdays beginning October 2, 2017 and January 2018. | |||
Currently, episodes from the 21st season, ''[[S21|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures]]'', have premiered on e.tv every Tuesday at 3:30 PM since June 5, 2018. | |||
===Pokémon movies=== | |||
''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' have previously aired on M-Net. | |||
''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', and ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' have previously aired on e.tv or eToonz+. | |||
''Arceus and the Jewel of Life'', ''Giratina and the Sky Warrior'', and ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'' have previously aired on Disney XD. | |||
''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', and ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' premiered on e.tv on October 14, 2016, June 9, 2017, and June 1, 2018, respectively. | |||
==Pokémon manga== | ==Pokémon manga== | ||
[[Pokémon manga]] licensed and translated into English by [[VIZ Media]] is available in South Africa. This includes [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] and the popular [[Pokémon Adventures]] series. | [[Pokémon manga]] licensed and translated into English by [[VIZ Media]] is available in South Africa. This includes [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]], and the popular [[Pokémon Adventures]] series. | ||
==Pokémon Trading Card Game== | ==Pokémon Trading Card Game== | ||
English-language cards for the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] are sold in South Africa, with expansions becoming available a few months after their release in the United States. | |||
==Pokémon merchandise== | ==Pokémon merchandise== | ||
[[Pokémon Tazos]] were available in South Africa. | |||
==Community== | ==Community== | ||
A small number of officially sanctioned Pokémon Leagues and tournaments take place in South Africa. However, unlike players from most countries, South African players are not eligible for Travel Awards to International Championships. | |||
==Events== | ==Events== | ||
Several [[event Pokémon]] have made their way to South Africa, including the {{DL|List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Summer 2012 Keldeo}}, the {{DL|List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|International Summer 2013 Shiny creation trio|Summer 2013 Shiny creation trio}}, and the {{DL|List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Mythical Pokémon}}. | |||
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