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===In the [[core series]]=== | ===In the [[core series]] games=== | ||
In {{3v2|Red|Blue|Yellow}} and their {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|Generation III remakes|s}}, {{OBP|Copycat|character}}'s {{p|Doduo}} is able to speak a line of human language when approached. Also, Bill, when transformed into a Pokémon, can speak human language at [[Sea Cottage|his house]] on {{rt|25|Kanto|Cerulean Cape}}. In addition, the {{p|Marowak}}'s {{OBP|Marowak|ghost|ghost}} can talk. | In {{3v2|Red|Blue|Yellow}} and their {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|Generation III remakes|s}}, {{OBP|Copycat|character}}'s {{p|Doduo}} is able to speak a line of human language when approached. Also, Bill, when transformed into a Pokémon, can speak human language at [[Sea Cottage|his house]] on {{rt|25|Kanto|Cerulean Cape}}. In addition, the {{p|Marowak}}'s {{OBP|Marowak|ghost|ghost}} can talk. | ||
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In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], {{p|Arceus}} speaks the human language. The [[lake guardians]] also telepathically speak to the player during the game's climax. {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} are also capable of telepathy, although they only speak to [[Adaman]] and [[Irida]] respectively. | In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], {{p|Arceus}} speaks the human language. The [[lake guardians]] also telepathically speak to the player during the game's climax. {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} are also capable of telepathy, although they only speak to [[Adaman]] and [[Irida]] respectively. | ||
===In the side series=== | ===In the side series games=== | ||
Prior to the events of {{Pokémon XD}}, [[Dr. Kaminko]] developed a device that was meant to translate a Pokémon's speech, but it failed and was scrapped. A major post-game quest details the {{player}}'s efforts to undo its effects when it is accidentally released by [[Chobin]] and causes Pokémon around [[Orre]] to lose their voice. | Prior to the events of {{Pokémon XD}}, [[Dr. Kaminko]] developed a device that was meant to translate a Pokémon's speech, but it failed and was scrapped. A major post-game quest details the {{player}}'s efforts to undo its effects when it is accidentally released by [[Chobin]] and causes Pokémon around [[Orre]] to lose their voice. | ||
===In spin-off games=== | ===In the spin-off games=== | ||
In [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], the game centers around using a special device called a PokéHelper that translates certain human-language words into something wild Pikachu can understand. In this game's spiritual successor, [[Pokémon Channel]], various Pokémon appear as hosts and stars of TV shows, with their speech subtitled into the local human language. | In [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], the game centers around using a special device called a PokéHelper that translates certain human-language words into something wild Pikachu can understand. In this game's spiritual successor, [[Pokémon Channel]], various Pokémon appear as hosts and stars of TV shows, with their speech subtitled into the local human language. | ||
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In the PokéPark games, all Pokémon can talk. However, like in the Mystery Dungeon games, there are no human characters in the game, suggesting that the Pokémon are simply speaking Pokémon language in between each other, which the player character is able to understand due to being a Pokémon as well. This is further supported by all the Pokémon having their voices from the anime and their speech only appearing in text boxes. | In the PokéPark games, all Pokémon can talk. However, like in the Mystery Dungeon games, there are no human characters in the game, suggesting that the Pokémon are simply speaking Pokémon language in between each other, which the player character is able to understand due to being a Pokémon as well. This is further supported by all the Pokémon having their voices from the anime and their speech only appearing in text boxes. | ||
In {{ga|Detective Pikachu}}, the player character, [[Tim Goodman]], is partners with a talking {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}}. However, only the player seems to be able to hear Pikachu's talking voice. In addition, the game also features a {{p|Mewtwo}}, which is able to talk via telepathy. | In {{ga|Detective Pikachu}}, the player character, [[Tim Goodman]], is partners with a talking {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}}. However, only the player seems to be able to hear Pikachu's talking voice. In addition, the game also features a {{p|Mewtwo}}, which is able to talk via telepathy. In the sequel game, [[Detective Pikachu Returns]], Pokémon speech can also be understood when heard from Pikachu's perspective. | ||
In {{g|Masters EX}}, {{mas|Leon}}'s {{form|Calyrex|Ice Rider}} {{p|Calyrex}} briefly takes over {{mas|Sawyer}}'s body during the [[Winter Wishes]] [[story event]] to talk to Leon through him. | In {{g|Masters EX}}, {{mas|Leon}}'s {{form|Calyrex|Ice Rider}} {{p|Calyrex}} briefly takes over {{mas|Sawyer}}'s body during the [[Winter Wishes]] [[story event]] to talk to Leon through him. | ||