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==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
===In the core series=== | ===In the core series=== | ||
[[File:Level.png|thumb | [[File:Level.png|thumb|Level bar in {{game|Black and White|s}}]] | ||
In the Pokémon games, a Pokémon's level is determined by how much [[experience]] it has. A Pokémon's level will range from 1 to 100. When a Pokémon gains a level, its stats increase by a small amount. Depending on the exact level, it may also learn a new [[move]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. A Pokémon's level is usually used to determine [[damage]] when the Pokémon uses an attacking move. Opponent's levels may be viewed in-battle, and {{player}}s may see their own Pokémon's levels in-battle, in the [[PC]] or by using the [[menu]]. | In the Pokémon games, a Pokémon's level is determined by how much [[experience]] it has. A Pokémon's level will range from 1 to 100. When a Pokémon gains a level, its stats increase by a small amount. Depending on the exact level, it may also learn a new [[move]] or [[evolution|evolve]]. A Pokémon's level is usually used to determine [[damage]] when the Pokémon uses an attacking move. Opponent's levels may be viewed in-battle, and {{player}}s may see their own Pokémon's levels in-battle, in the [[PC]] or by using the [[menu]]. | ||
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The concept of levels of Pokémon is not as detailed, nor as frequently mentioned, in the {{pkmn|anime}}. Unlike the games, the term appears to be applied more loosely, with higher levels correlating with increased strength of the Pokémon and its moves. This can be seen in several instances throughout the anime: | The concept of levels of Pokémon is not as detailed, nor as frequently mentioned, in the {{pkmn|anime}}. Unlike the games, the term appears to be applied more loosely, with higher levels correlating with increased strength of the Pokémon and its moves. This can be seen in several instances throughout the anime: | ||
* In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{MTR}} says that [[Ash's Pikachu]] is "powerful beyond its evolutionary level." | * In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{MTR}} says that [[Ash's Pikachu]] is "powerful beyond its evolutionary level." | ||
* In ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'', | * In ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'', {{an|Misty}} deduces that the {{p|Rhyhorn}} that [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] is battling must be at a high level after seeing how much its {{m|Take Down}} hurt Bulbasaur. | ||
* In the Japanese version of ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', {{Gary}} mentions taking the opponent's level into account before beginning a battle. | * In the Japanese version of ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', {{Gary}} mentions taking the opponent's level into account before beginning a battle. | ||
* In ''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]'', when {{Ash}} | * In ''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]'', when {{Ash}} chooses Bulbasaur to battle {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{p|Electabuzz}}, Tracey reminds Ash that level had to be taken into account as well as type despite {{t|Grass}} Pokémon being resistant to {{type|Electric}} moves. After Bulbasaur is defeated, Drake comments that [[Ash's Charizard]] is at a higher level than he thought, as it was able to withstand a series of super-effective Electric attacks from Electabuzz. | ||
* In ''[[EP120|Roll On, Pokémon!]]'', Ash's [[Pokédex]] mentions that the length of a {{p|Donphan}}'s tusks indicates its level, allowing {{an|Brock}} to deduce that the short-tusked Donphan they encountered | * In ''[[EP120|Roll On, Pokémon!]]'', Ash's [[Pokédex]] mentions that the length of a {{p|Donphan}}'s tusks indicates its level, allowing {{an|Brock}} to deduce that the short-tusked Donphan they had just encountered is a young and low-level one. | ||
* In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', {{TRT}} claims that their fake [[trade machine]] increases the level of the traded Pokémon, although this was just a ruse to get people to use the machine, which would actually steal the Pokémon put into it instead of [[trade|trading]] them. | |||
* In ''[[EP201|Doin' What Comes Natu-rally!]]'', Brock mentions that moves become more powerful as a Pokémon's level is raised, and Ash adds that the best way to raise levels is by battling. | * In ''[[EP201|Doin' What Comes Natu-rally!]]'', Brock mentions that moves become more powerful as a Pokémon's level is raised, and Ash adds that the best way to raise levels is by battling. | ||
* In ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] says that his [[Dark Ball]]s raises any Pokémon {{pkmn2|caught}} with them to the highest level. | |||
* In ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'', Brock comments that {{FB|Pike Queen|Lucy}}'s {{p|Milotic}} is at a high level after it defeated [[Ash's Donphan]] with a single hit. | * In ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'', Brock comments that {{FB|Pike Queen|Lucy}}'s {{p|Milotic}} is at a high level after it defeated [[Ash's Donphan]] with a single hit. | ||
* In ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'', Brock mentions [[Barry's Empoleon]] has leveled up a ton since last seeing it, referring to how its battle against a {{p|Mothim}} went. | * In ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'', Brock mentions [[Barry's Empoleon]] has leveled up a ton since last seeing it, referring to how its battle against a {{p|Mothim}} went. | ||
* In ''[[DP173|Dealing with a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'', when teaching [[Narissa]], Brock says "Now let's level you up. And the only way to do that is to get [[experience]] from battling." | * In ''[[DP173|Dealing with a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'', when teaching [[Narissa]], Brock says "Now let's level you up. And the only way to do that is to get [[experience]] from battling." | ||
There are | There are a couple of instances in the anime where the concept of levels more closely resembles that of the games. | ||
* In ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', {{OBP|Joe|EP009}}, one of the students at [[Pokémon Tech]], | * In ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', {{OBP|Joe|EP009}}, one of the students at [[Pokémon Tech]], is able to quote the levels at which {{p|Pidgey}} and the rest of its family [[evolution|evolve]] and learn certain [[move]]s. Additionally, [[Giselle]], another student, states that [[Ash's Pikachu]] should be at least level 25. | ||
* In ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]'', [[Nurse Joy]] asks {{an|Professor Oak}} and [[James]] (disguised as Professor Oak) what move {{p|Slowbro}} learns at level 46, for which {{m|Amnesia}} was the correct answer. | * In ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]'', [[Nurse Joy]] asks {{an|Professor Oak}} and [[James]] (disguised as Professor Oak) what move {{p|Slowbro}} learns at level 46, for which {{m|Amnesia}} was the correct answer. | ||
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==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
[[File:CharizardBaseSet4.jpg|thumb|Base Set Charizard, a card that has a level]] | [[File:CharizardBaseSet4.jpg|thumb|230px|Base Set Charizard, a card that has a level]] | ||
Levels have appeared in the TCG as a form of flavor text, but do not have an impact on gameplay. | Levels have appeared in the TCG as a form of flavor text, but do not have an impact on gameplay. | ||