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{{incomplete|needs=Needs coverage of illness in the manga, more coverage of illness in the games and anime (if applicable)}} | {{incomplete|needs=Needs coverage of illness in the manga, more coverage of illness in the games and anime (if applicable); more images, such as of Meowth with a cold in [[JN041]]}} | ||
[[File:Pachirisu fever.png|thumb|220px|{{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} taking care of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}]] | [[File:Pachirisu fever.png|thumb|220px|{{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} taking care of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}]] | ||
In the [[Pokémon world]], several {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} have been shown to develop '''illnesses''', similar to what happens with [[status condition]]s. Additionally, some [[Human|people]] have also been known to get sick or suffer from an illness. | In the [[Pokémon world]], several {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} have been shown to develop '''illnesses''', similar to what happens with [[status condition]]s. Additionally, some [[Human|people]] have also been known to get sick or suffer from an illness. | ||
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Prior to the events of {{game|Black and White|s}}, [[Alder]]'s [[starter Pokémon]] died of an illness, and in despair over not being able to save it, he began traveling around aimlessly. Before his partner's death, the two of them madly pursued strength. The Pokémon's death changed Alder's outlook on life. The identity of this Pokémon is never mentioned in Black and White, but dialogue in {{2v2|Black|White|2}} reveals that Alder's late partner was a {{p|Volcarona}}, which evolved from a {{p|Larvesta}}. | Prior to the events of {{game|Black and White|s}}, [[Alder]]'s [[starter Pokémon]] died of an illness, and in despair over not being able to save it, he began traveling around aimlessly. Before his partner's death, the two of them madly pursued strength. The Pokémon's death changed Alder's outlook on life. The identity of this Pokémon is never mentioned in Black and White, but dialogue in {{2v2|Black|White|2}} reveals that Alder's late partner was a {{p|Volcarona}}, which evolved from a {{p|Larvesta}}. | ||
In its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Mimikyu|Disguised Form}}'s [[Pokédex]] entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield}}, it is said that a scientist who peeked under {{p|Mimikyu}}'s old rag in the name of research later died of a mysterious disease. | |||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===Main series=== | |||
[[File:Pikachu illness.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu's illness of electric overcharge]] | [[File:Pikachu illness.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu's illness of electric overcharge]] | ||
===Electrical overcharging=== | ====Electrical overcharging==== | ||
This condition is known to affect {{type|Electric}} Pokémon, although {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton|its}} {{p|Magnezone|evolutions}} appear to be immune to it. This illness is caused by exposure to high levels of electromagnetic energy. Symptoms appear to vary, as shown by different species stricken with it. | This condition is known to affect {{type|Electric}} Pokémon, although {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton|its}} {{p|Magnezone|evolutions}} appear to be immune to it. This illness is caused by exposure to high levels of electromagnetic energy. Symptoms appear to vary, as shown by different species stricken with it. | ||
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This condition is cured by discharging electricity, usually via [[move]]s, until the Pokémon's electricity level is normal. | This condition is cured by discharging electricity, usually via [[move]]s, until the Pokémon's electricity level is normal. | ||
===Fever=== | ====Fever==== | ||
[[File:Lewis Lilligant ill.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Lewis]]'s {{p|Lilligant}} sick in bed]] | [[File:Lewis Lilligant ill.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Lewis]]'s {{p|Lilligant}} sick in bed]] | ||
Known to affect Pokémon of different [[type]]s, fevers have appeared frequently in the anime. {{MTR}} developed a type of fever in ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]''. His was cured fairly quickly by a mixture of herbs, as well as pills taken with meals afterward. | Known to affect Pokémon of different [[type]]s, fevers have appeared frequently in the anime. {{MTR}} developed a type of fever in ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]''. His was cured fairly quickly by a mixture of herbs, as well as pills taken with meals afterward. | ||
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[[James's Chimecho]] also had a large fever in ''[[AG147|Sweet Baby James]]'', in which James had to leave Chimecho at his grandparents' house near Saffron City. He plans to return there to get Chimecho in the future. | [[James's Chimecho]] also had a large fever in ''[[AG147|Sweet Baby James]]'', in which James had to leave Chimecho at his grandparents' house near Saffron City. He plans to return there to get Chimecho in the future. | ||
===Pokémonitis=== | ====Pokémonitis==== | ||
Known to affect humans in the Pokémon world, this malady causes them to think and act like various Pokémon. The only known cause of Pokémonitis is being exposed to a {{p|Hypno}}'s {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotic waves}}, and even then, only when the Hypno has been trained so that its Hypnosis attack specifically affects humans. It is curable by {{p|Drowzee}}'s {{m|Dream Eater}}, as seen in ''[[EP027|Hypno's Naptime]]''. Adults appear to be immune to Pokémonitis, as the oldest known person to be afflicted with it was {{an|Misty}}, despite numerous adults being in extremely close proximity of said hypnotic waves. | Known to affect humans in the Pokémon world, this malady causes them to think and act like various Pokémon. The only known cause of Pokémonitis is being exposed to a {{p|Hypno}}'s {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotic waves}}, and even then, only when the Hypno has been trained so that its Hypnosis attack specifically affects humans. It is curable by {{p|Drowzee}}'s {{m|Dream Eater}}, as seen in ''[[EP027|Hypno's Naptime]]''. Adults appear to be immune to Pokémonitis, as the oldest known person to be afflicted with it was {{an|Misty}}, despite numerous adults being in extremely close proximity of said hypnotic waves. | ||
===Unspecified illnesses=== | ====Cold==== | ||
In ''[[JN041|Pikachu Translation Check...]]'', {{MTR}}, wearing a medical face mask, reveals to [[Jessie]] and [[James]] that he has a cold. Jessie and James suggest he gets some rest, offering him warm blankets and a cool towel. Jessie asks Meowth if he wants anything to eat, but Meowth suspects his teammates plan to slack off while he is sick as they list a heap of treats for themselves. In his weary state, Meowth declares that there is one thing Team Rocket is missing, but he collapses before he can reveal the answer. Later, Jessie tries to shake Meowth awake, hoping Meowth can review her latest scheme, but Meowth instead faints from illness again. Meowth eventually recovers after a day of rest. | |||
====Unspecified illnesses==== | |||
Before ''[[XY027|To Find a Fairy Flower!]]'', [[Florence]] had one day suddenly fell ill and collapsed while she was gardening. She was quickly taken to the Calanthe Town Central Hospital by ambulance. This saddened her husband's {{p|Flabébé}}, who had always enjoyed Florence's company, and she left to search for her. While Flabébé was looking through the window of the hospital Florence was staying in, a strong gust blew her away, and her flower was run over by a passing car and destroyed. Grey was unable to retrieve her, and as such, Florence went into a state of emotional despair despite her treatment being successful. | Before ''[[XY027|To Find a Fairy Flower!]]'', [[Florence]] had one day suddenly fell ill and collapsed while she was gardening. She was quickly taken to the Calanthe Town Central Hospital by ambulance. This saddened her husband's {{p|Flabébé}}, who had always enjoyed Florence's company, and she left to search for her. While Flabébé was looking through the window of the hospital Florence was staying in, a strong gust blew her away, and her flower was run over by a passing car and destroyed. Grey was unable to retrieve her, and as such, Florence went into a state of emotional despair despite her treatment being successful. | ||
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In [[JNS05]], {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} met the [[Ghosts in the Pokémon world|ghost]] of a boy named [[Haruto]] who had died of an illness before getting to set off on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. | In [[JNS05]], {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} met the [[Ghosts in the Pokémon world|ghost]] of a boy named [[Haruto]] who had died of an illness before getting to set off on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. | ||
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings=== | |||
{{OBP|John|Galar}} is a young boy who was being treated for an unknown illness in a hospital, where he met his good friend {{OBP|Tommy|Galar}} while they shared a wardroom. John hoped to become a great Pokémon Trainer just like his idol [[Leon]] once he recovers from his illness. | |||
==In the movies== | ==In the movies== | ||