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Species have certain characteristics inherent to each one. Examples include [[elemental types]], how many [[Effort values|EVs]] are awarded when a Pokémon of the species is defeated, [[base stats]], sprites and [[Alternate coloration|alternately-colored]] sprites, [[moves]] it learns by [[level|leveling up]], use of [[Technical Machine|TMs]] and [[Hidden Machine|HMs]] and by [[Move tutor]]s, [[experience|base experience]], experience required to level up, and evolution. | Species have certain characteristics inherent to each one. Examples include [[elemental types]], how many [[Effort values|EVs]] are awarded when a Pokémon of the species is defeated, [[base stats]], sprites and [[Alternate coloration|alternately-colored]] sprites, [[moves]] it learns by [[level|leveling up]], use of [[Technical Machine|TMs]] and [[Hidden Machine|HMs]] and by [[Move tutor]]s, [[experience|base experience]], experience required to level up, and evolution. | ||
In the anime, most Pokémon [[cry|speak through syllables of their name]]. For example, Pikachu can only say the syllables Pi, Ka, and Chu. Some Pokémon, like Salamence and Flygon, make other noises, like roaring or growling. There have been instances of Pokémon being able to speak, most notably {{MTR}}, but most of them can only speak telepathically, like {{an|Mewtwo}}, {{an|Lucario}} or {{an|Shaymin}}. Pokémon in the games generally make animalistic noises, although when the player talks to a Pokémon in the overworld, it says its name, or sounds that imitate its cry. | In the anime, most Pokémon [[cry|speak through syllables of their name]]. For example, Pikachu can only say the syllables Pi, Ka, and Chu. Some Pokémon, like Salamence and Flygon, make other noises, like roaring or growling. There have been instances of Pokémon being able to speak, most notably {{MTR}}, but most of them can only speak telepathically, like {{an|Mewtwo}}, {{an|Lucario}} or {{an|Shaymin}}. Pokémon in the games generally make animalistic noises, although when the player talks to a Pokémon in the overworld, it says its name, or sounds that imitate its cry. Also, recently in Generation IV, some of the cries of newer Pokémon sound like their anime counterparts, for example, {{p|Piplup}}. Some Pokémon also sound they're saying they're Japanese name, for example, {{p|Clefairy}} sounds almost like it is saying, "Pippi". | ||
Oftentimes, the name of a species can refer to an individual Pokémon of that species instead. For instance, "Bulbasaur is a {{type2|Grass}}" refers to the Bulbasaur species, but "Bulbasaur uses {{m|Vine Whip}}" refers to a single Bulbasaur. | Oftentimes, the name of a species can refer to an individual Pokémon of that species instead. For instance, "Bulbasaur is a {{type2|Grass}}" refers to the Bulbasaur species, but "Bulbasaur uses {{m|Vine Whip}}" refers to a single Bulbasaur. | ||