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[[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 | 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 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 entries=== | ||
According to its [[Pokédex]] entry in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun}}, if the swirl on {{p|Poliwag}}'s belly is tinged white, that means it's affected by some disease. | |||
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=== | ===Main series=== | ||
====Electrical overcharging==== | ====Electrical overcharging==== | ||
[[File:Pikachu illness.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu's illness of electric overcharge]] | [[File:Pikachu illness.png|thumb|250px|{{AP|Pikachu}}'s illness of electric overcharge]] | ||
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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====Pokémonitis==== | ====Pokémonitis==== | ||
Known to affect | Known to affect [[human]]s 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 person to be shown afflicted with it was {{an|Misty}}, despite numerous adults being in extremely close proximity of said hypnotic waves. | ||
==== | ====Other illnesses==== | ||
[[File: | =====Chespie's coma===== | ||
In ''[[ | [[File:Mairin and Chespie.png|thumb|250px|[[Chespie]] in a coma]] | ||
In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', [[Chespie]] entered into some form of coma after being exposed to the energy that a {{p|Zygarde}} Core ([[Squishy]]) had been subjected to, devastating [[Mairin]]. Much later, in ''[[XY116|The Synchronicity Test!]]'', Chespie had still not recovered, but [[Lysandre]] claimed that Alain could revive Chespie by collecting [[Mega Evolution]] energy. In truth, Lysandre had no intention of helping the {{pkmn|category|Spiny Nut Pokémon}}; the energy was actually to power a machine to influence the mind of Zygarde. After Lysandre's true colors were exposed, Mairin set out to rescue Chespie from [[Lysandre Labs]], with the help of {{an|Serena}} and {{an|Professor Sycamore}}. Chespie was eventually rescued in ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]''. However, it ended up absorbed by Lysandre's fallback plan, a [[Giant Rock]] with the appearance of Zygarde 50% Forme, in ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'', although it was eventually rescued by {{Ash}} and Alain in ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', temporarily halting the Giant Rock. The energy was absorbed by the Giant Rock, and as a result, Chespie finally recovered. | |||
=====Meowth's cold===== | |||
[[File:Meowth cold.png|thumb|left|250px|{{MTR}} sick with a cold]] | |||
In ''[[JN041|Pikachu Translation Check...]]'', {{MTR}}, wearing a medical face mask, revealed to [[Jessie]] and [[James]] that he had a cold. Jessie and James suggested he get some rest, offering him warm blankets and a cool towel. Jessie asked Meowth if he wanted anything to eat, but Meowth suspected his teammates planned to slack off while he was sick as they listed a heap of treats for themselves. In his weary state, Meowth declared that there was one thing Team Rocket was missing, but he collapsed before he could reveal the answer. Later, Jessie tried to shake Meowth awake, hoping Meowth could review her latest scheme, but Meowth instead fainted from illness again. Meowth eventually recovered after a day of rest. | |||
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====Unspecified illnesses==== | ====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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Prior to the events of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', [[Mallow's mother]] passed away due to an unspecified illness while [[Mallow]] was still little. | Prior to the events of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', [[Mallow's mother]] passed away due to an unspecified illness while [[Mallow]] was still little. | ||
In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', [[Kellie]] was a young girl who suffered from an unidentified illness that affected her energy levels and could be triggered by stress. | |||
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=== | ===Pokémon: Twilight Wings=== | ||
{{OBP|John|Galar}} | {{OBP|John|Galar}} was 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 recovered from his illness. | ||
==In the manga== | |||
===Pokémon Adventures=== | |||
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Giovanni}} had long suffered from an unspecified debilitating disease before being cured with medicine made from herbs gathered by the [[Team Rocket Elite Trio]] with the help of {{adv|Gold}}'s [[Pibu|Pichu]], the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]], and {{adv|Celebi}}. | |||
===={{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}==== | |||
In ''[[PS453|All About Arceus II]]'', Lance told [[Bugsy]] the history of the [[Pokéathlon]]'s creation. The tale consisted of an island plagued by illness and a [[Pokémon Trainer]] setting off to find a [[Mythical Pokémon]] that could give them the cure. Once the Trainer and their Pokémon became one, only then did {{adv|Celebi}}, the Mythical Pokémon they had been searching for, give them the cure. The Pokéathlon was created to celebrate this Trainer's achievement; the sports are meant to represent the obstacles the Trainer had to go through in order to find the cure. | |||
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys=== | |||
In ''[[GB13|A Promise Given to Miltank]]'', after [[Whitney's Miltank]] had been diagnosed with a deadly disease that has been spreading to various {{p|Miltank}} in the region, {{GnB|Gold}}, [[Whitney]], and [[Morty]] set out to find the {{Berries}} required to cure her, only having time until sunset before the disease would claim Miltank's life. Their Berry-gathering was hampered by [[wild Pokémon]] appearing from the Berry trees, but ultimately, they managed to find a tree with lots of Berries on it. Gold used his {{p|Sudowoodo}} to lure away the {{p|Heracross}} that were swarming around the tree, while Whitney had {{TP|Gold|Pikachu}} knock the Berries down with {{m|Headbutt}}. The Berries were delivered to the [[Ecruteak City]] [[Pokémon Center]] just in time, saving Miltank's life. Out of gratefulness, Whitney gave Gold a {{badge|Plain}} and returned his Pikachu to him. | |||
===Pokémon RéBURST=== | |||
In [[Pokémon RéBURST]], [[Karuta]]'s home village was plagued by a disease that had claimed several of his friends and family. Karuta entered the Burst Warrior tournament, Burst Heart Survival to win the prize money and help the sick people of his home village. The final match ultimately ended in a tie between [[Ryouga]] and the Boss of Great Gavel, [[Fraud]]. Great Gavel left the area and left the prize money there. After returning all of the stolen Burst Hearts, Ryouga, Miruto, and Yappy traveled with Karuta to buy the medicine he needed to heal his dying village. After buying the medicine, Karuta and the others were attacked by a Great Gavel member named Rūkamu. | |||
After Rūkamu sent Miruto off of the bridge, Ryouga ran to go rescue her, leaving Karuta alone to face the {{p|Scraggy}} Burst Warrior. Despite his best efforts, Karuta was unable to land any hits on Rūkamu and was angered when Rūkamu called him "Crybaby Karuta", a nickname that he was referred to in his village. Eventually, Ryouga returned with Miruto and defeated Rūkamu by sending him flying into the mountains. After defeating Rūkamu, the group proceeded to the village but, upon arrival, Karuta told them that he didn't want to go into the village. | |||
After explaining to them how he got his nickname and who his father was, Ryouga tossed Karuta into the village and gave him words of encouragement. Moved by his words, Karuta gave the medicine to his dying village and healed the sick people. Unfortunately, when Karuta arrived at his house to see his mother, he found that she had died that morning. | |||
==In | ==In other media== | ||
In ''[[ | ===''Detective Pikachu''=== | ||
In ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'', [[Howard Clifford]] was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that would soon leave him wheelchair-bound. Upon receiving this diagnosis, he resigned his position within the company and passed it to his son [[Roger Clifford|Roger]], then set out on a journey of the world in search of a cure for his condition. His research led him to the conclusion that if humans could [[evolution|evolve]] into the best versions of themselves the same way Pokémon could, it would solve such issues. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||