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===Male and female Pokémon=== | ===Male and female Pokémon=== | ||
* In [[Generation I]] games: | * In [[Generation I]] games: | ||
** {{p|Nidoran♀}} and {{p|Nidoran♂}} are the only Pokémon shown to have a gender (displayed as the gender symbol at the end of their | ** {{p|Nidoran♀}} and {{p|Nidoran♂}} are the only Pokémon shown to have a gender (displayed as the gender symbol at the end of their {{OBP|Pokémon|species|species}} name), as well as [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]]. | ||
** Several Pokémon from Generation I games are shown to be male or female when they are transferred to [[Generation II]] games, used in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], or transferred from the [[Virtual Console]] to the [[Pokémon Bank]]. A Pokémon's gender in [[Generation II]] games depends on the individual Pokémon's [[individual values|determinant values]], which work the same way as in the [[Generation I]] games. As a result, a Pokémon keeps its gender when transferred between Generation I and II games (even though the gender is not shown in Generation I games, aside from {{p|Nidoran♀}} and {{p|Nidoran♂}}). | ** Several Pokémon from Generation I games are shown to be male or female when they are transferred to [[Generation II]] games, used in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], or transferred from the [[Virtual Console]] to the [[Pokémon Bank]]. A Pokémon's gender in [[Generation II]] games depends on the individual Pokémon's [[individual values|determinant values]], which work the same way as in the [[Generation I]] games. As a result, a Pokémon keeps its gender when transferred between Generation I and II games (even though the gender is not shown in Generation I games, aside from {{p|Nidoran♀}} and {{p|Nidoran♂}}). | ||
** {{p|Seaking}}'s [[Pokédex]] entry from {{game|Yellow}} mentions male Seaking. | ** {{p|Seaking}}'s [[Pokédex]] entry from {{game|Yellow}} mentions male Seaking. | ||
** Some early | ** Some early Pokédex entries specifically mention female Kangaskhan. ("The female raises its offspring in a pouch on its belly.", from Japanese {{game|Red and Green|s}}, as well as [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed]]; "The female raises its young in its belly pouch for around three years.", from {{jap|Pokémon Stadium|Japanese Pokémon Stadium}}, as well as {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}) This may imply that there are male Kangaskhan as well, although they are not seen in Pokémon media. | ||
** A {{tc|Beauty}} in {{rt|13|Kanto}} asks "I wonder which is stronger, male or female <sc>POKEMON</sc>?", which is an early indication that there are male and female Pokémon. | ** A {{tc|Beauty}} in {{rt|13|Kanto}} asks "I wonder which is stronger, male or female <sc>POKEMON</sc>?", which is an early indication that there are male and female Pokémon. | ||
** In the {{pkmn|anime}}, some Pokémon were already shown to be male or female prior to the introduction of the [[Generation II]]. For instance, {{OBP|Meowth|Team Rocket}} from the [[Team Rocket trio]] is male, while [[Meowzie]] is female. | ** In the {{pkmn|anime}}, some Pokémon were already shown to be male or female prior to the introduction of the [[Generation II]]. For instance, {{OBP|Meowth|Team Rocket}} from the [[Team Rocket trio]] is male, while [[Meowzie]] is female. | ||