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 ===Fansites===
 [[The Cave of Dragonflies]] pretended to add front page links to online casinos, which was actually a front for a new article explaining the mechanics of the [[Roulette]] from {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. This was completed with a casino-themed style, which was forced on users for the day.<ref>https://www.dragonflycave.com/april-fools April Fools' Jokes Archive</ref>
+[[Smogon]] forums had a number of April Fools threads
+* The OU forum created a thread proposing undoing all of the bans in the format, under the pretense that tier leader Finchinator was corrupt.<ref>https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/on-the-radar-rebooted-happy-april-fools-day.3740324/ On the Radar: Rebooted (HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S DAY!)</ref>
+* The National Dex Doubles form posted a thread where the [[Pokéstar Studios opponents|"Pokémon"]] from [[Pokéstar Studios]] would be added to the metagame. It also proposed adding in battle item use, and adding the [[Gem]] items.<ref>https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/welcome-to-pokestar-studios-april-fools.3740240/ Welcome to Pokestar Studios. [APRIL FOOLS]</ref>
+* The Other Metagames forum put up a thread for a Pokémon Sleep based metagame. Jokey as it was, it was unclear wether this metagame was to be played in [[Pokémon Showdown]], Pokémon Sleep, or in real life.<ref>https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/pok%C3%A9mon-sleep-2024-april-fools.3740278/ Pokémon Sleep (2024 April Fools)</ref>
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