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The two-stage object of most ''Pokémon'' RPGs is to collect all of the available Pokémon species in the region where that RPG takes place in, and from them train a winning team of powerful combat Pokémon to defeat the professionally trained Pokémon teams of that region's strongest trainers. The player's quest usually takes them across the region to battle eight specialists in Pokémon training, that region's "gym leaders", and once eight commemorative badges have been gathered, the player may then go to the region's Pokémon League and battle an elite group of trainers - that region's Elite Four - and then battle the regional Champion to take the title. These five trainers, which must be battled one-after-the-other with little rest in between, are almost always the game's equivalent to any other RPG's "final boss" challenge. Most ''Pokémon'' games feature one or more "legendary" Pokémon - rare Pokémon of incredible power, typically present on that games box cover - which are a focal point to the game's plot, be they targeted by crime syndicates, or travelling companions with the player or important side characters. The player will eventually be able to capture these Pokémon and add them to their team. | The two-stage object of most ''Pokémon'' RPGs is to collect all of the available Pokémon species in the region where that RPG takes place in, and from them train a winning team of powerful combat Pokémon to defeat the professionally trained Pokémon teams of that region's strongest trainers. The player's quest usually takes them across the region to battle eight specialists in Pokémon training, that region's "gym leaders", and once eight commemorative badges have been gathered, the player may then go to the region's Pokémon League and battle an elite group of trainers - that region's Elite Four - and then battle the regional Champion to take the title. These five trainers, which must be battled one-after-the-other with little rest in between, are almost always the game's equivalent to any other RPG's "final boss" challenge. Most ''Pokémon'' games feature one or more "legendary" Pokémon - rare Pokémon of incredible power, typically present on that games box cover - which are a focal point to the game's plot, be they targeted by crime syndicates, or travelling companions with the player or important side characters. The player will eventually be able to capture these Pokémon and add them to their team. | ||
Pokémon captured from the wild with Poké Balls accumulate experience and learn new combat moves by battling many wild Pokémon and challenging other trainer's Pokémon to Pokémon matches, and whenever a Pokémon falls in battle ("knocked out" or "fainted"), it is easy to quickly and completely restore it to health, free of charge, by visiting one of many Pokémon Centers located throughout a region. Many species of Pokémon, when they gain enough experience and regardless of whether they are in the wild or under a trainer's ownership, undergo a metamorphosis and "evolve" into a similar, but larger and more powerful, species of Pokémon. Many of the 900 species belong to such lineages, and therefore many of the species of Pokémon are effectively different stages of what can be said to be several hundred "families" of Pokémon. A core, long-term goal of mainline ''Pokémon'' games is filling the region's "{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokédex}}", an | Pokémon captured from the wild with Poké Balls accumulate experience and learn new combat moves by battling many wild Pokémon and challenging other trainer's Pokémon to Pokémon matches, and whenever a Pokémon falls in battle ("knocked out" or "fainted"), it is easy to quickly and completely restore it to health, free of charge, by visiting one of many Pokémon Centers located throughout a region. Many species of Pokémon, when they gain enough experience and regardless of whether they are in the wild or under a trainer's ownership, undergo a metamorphosis and "evolve" into a similar, but larger and more powerful, species of Pokémon. Many of the 900 species belong to such lineages, and therefore many of the species of Pokémon are effectively different stages of what can be said to be several hundred "families" of Pokémon. A core, long-term goal of mainline ''Pokémon'' games is filling the region's "{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokédex}}", an encyclopedia of the Pokémon living within that region. Each entry is partially filled in when encountering a given Pokémon for the first time, and completed automatically by the Pokédex when the Pokémon is caught, by any means. | ||
The ''Pokémon'' franchise's chronology is divided into "generations", each of which is defined by the newest Pokémon that are introduced within the newest pair of handheld ''Pokémon'' RPGs. Some generations may have more than one pair of interlinking RPGs, with the second set being released later than the first as a sort of "semi-sequel" to the base set that began that generation, but a new generation and associated set of new Pokémon are released every several years in a new pair of RPGs centered on a new fictional region. There have been eight generations that ran their courses, and each have introduced many, many dozens of new Pokémon, moves, and characters as well as new and changed mechanics and gameplay concepts: | The ''Pokémon'' franchise's chronology is divided into "generations", each of which is defined by the newest Pokémon that are introduced within the newest pair of handheld ''Pokémon'' RPGs. Some generations may have more than one pair of interlinking RPGs, with the second set being released later than the first as a sort of "semi-sequel" to the base set that began that generation, but a new generation and associated set of new Pokémon are released every several years in a new pair of RPGs centered on a new fictional region. There have been eight generations that ran their courses, and each have introduced many, many dozens of new Pokémon, moves, and characters as well as new and changed mechanics and gameplay concepts: | ||
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**[[Incineroar]] debuted in this Generation. | **[[Incineroar]] debuted in this Generation. | ||
*In 2019, {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation VIII}} began with ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Pokémon Shield'' for the [[Nintendo Switch]], now set in the {{iw|bulbapedia|Galar}} region. Originally teased at E3 2017, this instalment is notable for being the first time ever that a new core-series Pokémon generation was developed for a home console. Galar is an expansive region containing idyllic countrysides and contemporary cities, and the people and Pokémon work closer than ever to forge a living. The traditional Gym system from games prior to ''Sun and Moon'' was brought back for this instalment, and a more familiar "Pokémon League" plot structure was reintroduced. A new mechanic to Pokémon battles is the ability to turn Pokémon giant for a limited time, called "Dynamaxing" and "Gigantamaxing". Special Galarian forms of previous Pokémon can be found in the wild area similar to the Alolan forms of the previous generation. For the first time in the core series, certain tutorials can be skipped and many changes and tweaks were implemented to make it easier to enter the competitive scene. The games were released worldwide on November 15, 2019 to record-shattering sales, selling a combined 6 million copies in their first week and becoming the fastest-selling games on the Nintendo Switch, beating out the previous record-holder, ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', by a considerable margin. ''Sword'' and ''Shield'' didn’t include all previous Pokémon at launch, but brought back many of them through updates. ''Ultimate'' incorporates some minor pieces of content from this generation, primarily [[Spirit]]s based on a handful of the more notable Pokémon and an [[Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield!|online tourney event]] to commemorate the games' launch. These were also the first core ''Pokémon'' games to feature paid DLC, known as The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra. Closing out this era are titles based on the Generation IV games. The first are the remakes ''Pokémon Brilliant Diamond'' and ''Pokémon Shining Pearl'', released late 2021. The second, released at the beginning of 2022, was ''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'', a non-competitive, action instalment focused more on catching and researching Pokémon and set in a previous time of Sinnoh's history, when it was originally known as the {{iw|bulbapedia|Hisui}} region. By the end of the Generation, 96 new Pokémon had been introduced, bringing the total to 905. | *In 2019, {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation VIII}} began with ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Pokémon Shield'' for the [[Nintendo Switch]], now set in the {{iw|bulbapedia|Galar}} region. Originally teased at E3 2017, this instalment is notable for being the first time ever that a new core-series Pokémon generation was developed for a home console. Galar is an expansive region containing idyllic countrysides and contemporary cities, and the people and Pokémon work closer than ever to forge a living. The traditional Gym system from games prior to ''Sun and Moon'' was brought back for this instalment, and a more familiar "Pokémon League" plot structure was reintroduced. A new mechanic to Pokémon battles is the ability to turn Pokémon giant for a limited time, called "Dynamaxing" and "Gigantamaxing". Special Galarian forms of previous Pokémon can be found in the wild area similar to the Alolan forms of the previous generation. For the first time in the core series, certain tutorials can be skipped and many changes and tweaks were implemented to make it easier to enter the competitive scene. The games were released worldwide on November 15, 2019 to record-shattering sales, selling a combined 6 million copies in their first week and becoming the fastest-selling games on the Nintendo Switch, beating out the previous record-holder, ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', by a considerable margin. ''Sword'' and ''Shield'' didn’t include all previous Pokémon at launch, but brought back many of them through updates. ''Ultimate'' incorporates some minor pieces of content from this generation, primarily [[Spirit]]s based on a handful of the more notable Pokémon and an [[Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield!|online tourney event]] to commemorate the games' launch. These were also the first core ''Pokémon'' games to feature paid DLC, known as The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra. Closing out this era are titles based on the Generation IV games. The first are the remakes ''Pokémon Brilliant Diamond'' and ''Pokémon Shining Pearl'', released late 2021. The second, released at the beginning of 2022, was ''Pokémon Legends: Arceus'', a non-competitive, action instalment focused more on catching and researching Pokémon and set in a previous time of Sinnoh's history, when it was originally known as the {{iw|bulbapedia|Hisui}} region. By the end of the Generation, 96 new Pokémon had been introduced, bringing the total to 905. | ||
*In 2022, {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation IX}} began with ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Pokémon Violet'' for the Nintendo Switch, set in the fully open world of the {{iw|bulbapedia|Paldea}} region. As part of the open world gameplay, there are three distinct plotlines that can be completed in any order with the player being able to switch between them: the "Pokémon League" challenge, fighting the leaders of Team Star, and searching for the Herba Mystica which are guarded by Titan Pokémon. The new battle mechanic exclusive to the games is "Tera Types", where the Pokémon can change their elemental typing based on their internal Tera Type. Following the games' release on November 18, 2022, ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' sold around 10 million copies in its first week. It introduced 103 new Pokémon, bringing the total to 1008, with | *In 2022, {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation IX}} began with ''Pokémon Scarlet'' and ''Pokémon Violet'' for the Nintendo Switch, set in the fully open world of the {{iw|bulbapedia|Paldea}} region. As part of the open world gameplay, there are three distinct plotlines that can be completed in any order with the player being able to switch between them: the "Pokémon League" challenge, fighting the leaders of Team Star, and searching for the Herba Mystica which are guarded by Titan Pokémon. The new battle mechanic exclusive to the games is "Tera Types", where the Pokémon can change their elemental typing based on their internal Tera Type. Following the games' release on November 18, 2022, ''Scarlet'' and ''Violet'' sold around 10 million copies in its first week. It introduced 103 new Pokémon, bringing the total to 1008, with 17 additional Pokémon becoming available through post-launch DLC for a grand total of 1025. | ||
In addition to the main series games, there also exists a multitude of spin-off games. The gameplay of these games can be similar or drastically different compared to the main series games, and can also have different goals of the game. These games are: | In addition to the main series games, there also exists a multitude of spin-off games. The gameplay of these games can be similar or drastically different compared to the main series games, and can also have different goals of the game. These games are: | ||
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*''Pokémon Snap'' is a photography game that involves taking pictures of Pokémon in their natural habitat in an on-rails fashion. Players can interact with the Pokémon in various ways in order to obtain better pictures for a higher score. This title is notable for being the first Pokémon game ever to appear on a home console. More than 20 years after the original Nintendo 64 game, a follow up for the Nintendo Switch, aptly titled ''New Pokémon Snap'', was developed by Bandai Namco and released worldwide in 2021. | *''Pokémon Snap'' is a photography game that involves taking pictures of Pokémon in their natural habitat in an on-rails fashion. Players can interact with the Pokémon in various ways in order to obtain better pictures for a higher score. This title is notable for being the first Pokémon game ever to appear on a home console. More than 20 years after the original Nintendo 64 game, a follow up for the Nintendo Switch, aptly titled ''New Pokémon Snap'', was developed by Bandai Namco and released worldwide in 2021. | ||
*The ''Pinball'' series is a series of games based on pinball respectively. ''Pokémon Pinball'' uses Pokémon from Generation I, while ''Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire'' includes Pokémon from up to Generation III. | *The ''Pinball'' series is a series of games based on pinball respectively. ''Pokémon Pinball'' uses Pokémon from Generation I, while ''Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire'' includes Pokémon from up to Generation III. | ||
*The ''Puzzle'' series is based on the {{uv|Panel de Pon}} series, debuted outside of Japan as ''Tetris Attack'', referencing the name of unrelated puzzle series {{uvm3|Tetris}}. ''Pokémon Puzzle League'', released for the N64, is based on the anime (and is the | *The ''Puzzle'' series is based on the {{uv|Panel de Pon}} series, debuted outside of Japan as ''Tetris Attack'', referencing the name of unrelated puzzle series {{uvm3|Tetris}}. ''Pokémon Puzzle League'', released for the N64, is based on the anime (and is one the two game appearances of Ash), while ''Pokémon Puzzle Challenge'', released for the Game Boy Color, is not. Both of these games were based off cancelled projects of ''Panel de Pon 64'', and ''Panel de Pon GB'' respectively with the latter being intended as a port of the original ''Panel de Pon'' for the ''Super Famicom''. | ||
*The ''Colosseum'' series is a series taking place in an entirely original region known as Orre, where the player must protect Orre from the crime syndicate known as Cipher and capture Pokémon they had kidnapped and closed their hearts to, also known as Shadow Pokémon. In ''Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness'', the primary focus of the game is a completely black [[Lugia]] known as Shadow Lugia, or XD001, known by Cipher as the ultimate Shadow Pokémon and impossible to purify. | *The ''Colosseum'' series is a series taking place in an entirely original region known as Orre, where the player must protect Orre from the crime syndicate known as Cipher and capture Pokémon they had kidnapped and closed their hearts to, also known as Shadow Pokémon. In ''Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness'', the primary focus of the game is a completely black [[Lugia]] known as Shadow Lugia, or XD001, known by Cipher as the ultimate Shadow Pokémon and impossible to purify. | ||
*The ''Trozei'' series is another puzzle game like ''Panel de Pon'', except instead of matching colored panels, the player matches Pokémon. ''Pokémon Battle Trozei'' features Mega Evolutions. | *The ''Trozei'' series is another puzzle game like ''Panel de Pon'', except instead of matching colored panels, the player matches Pokémon. ''Pokémon Battle Trozei'' features Mega Evolutions. | ||
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*''Pokémon GO'' is a smartphone game developed by Niantic that uses augmented reality and GPS tracking to have the player explore the real world and catch and battle Pokémon in various locales. The game is notable for being one of the most successful smartphone apps and Nintendo-related games of all time, having been downloaded by over 100 million people worldwide and becoming a cultural phenomenon much like the franchise in its early days. | *''Pokémon GO'' is a smartphone game developed by Niantic that uses augmented reality and GPS tracking to have the player explore the real world and catch and battle Pokémon in various locales. The game is notable for being one of the most successful smartphone apps and Nintendo-related games of all time, having been downloaded by over 100 million people worldwide and becoming a cultural phenomenon much like the franchise in its early days. | ||
*''Pokémon Quest'' is a game for both the Nintendo Switch and smartphones developed by Game Freak. The game is set in a world where everything has a blocky, {{uv|Minecraft}}-esque style to it. The player has to set up a camp that attracts and Pokémon, who are then used to explore the areas, gather materials, and defeat wild Pokémon. | *''Pokémon Quest'' is a game for both the Nintendo Switch and smartphones developed by Game Freak. The game is set in a world where everything has a blocky, {{uv|Minecraft}}-esque style to it. The player has to set up a camp that attracts and Pokémon, who are then used to explore the areas, gather materials, and defeat wild Pokémon. | ||
*''Pokemon Masters'' is a smartphone game where the player teams up with and fights several Gym Leaders, Elite Four members, Champions, player characters, rivals, villainous team members, and other characters throughout the ''Pokémon'' series. | *''Pokemon Masters'' is a smartphone game where the player teams up with and fights several Gym Leaders, Elite Four members, Champions, player characters, rivals, villainous team members, anime characters, and other characters throughout the ''Pokémon'' series. | ||
*''Pokemon Cafe Mix'' is a mobile app and Nintendo Switch puzzle game set in a café. | *''Pokemon Cafe Mix'' is a mobile app and Nintendo Switch puzzle game set in a café. | ||
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===Fighters=== | ===Fighters=== | ||
With two of the twelve playable characters in the game being Pokémon species themselves, the ''Pokémon'' franchise ties with the [[Mario (universe)|''Mario'' series]] in having the most amount of characters available on the roster (and becomes the second most-represented series if one counts {{SSB|Donkey Kong}} and {{SSB|Yoshi}} as extensions of the ''Mario'' series). | With two of the twelve playable characters in the game being Pokémon species themselves, the ''Pokémon'' franchise ties with the [[Mario (universe)|''Mario'' series]] in having the most amount of characters available on the roster (and becomes the second most-represented series if one counts {{SSB|Donkey Kong}} and {{SSB|Yoshi}} as extensions of the ''Mario'' series). | ||
Mewtwo was originally planned to be a playable character, but was scrapped for | Mewtwo was originally planned to be a playable character, but was scrapped due to time constraints.<ref name=smash2poll>https://web.archive.org/web/20180329191906/https://sourcegaming.info/2015/03/23/if-there-were-a-smash-2-poll</ref> [[Clefairy]] was also considered for the game, with Jigglypuff ultimately being chosen in its stead.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/64dream-may-1999-ozidual/64Dream%201999%2005%20%28J%20OCR%29/page/n91/mode/2up?view=theater The 64 DREAM May 1999, p. 91]. ところで、「どうして隠しキャラにプリンが?」っていう意見もあったりするんですが。 / ふつうの格闘ゲームは、基本になる骨格などを一緒に作って、やられるモーションなども使いまわすことができるんです。でも「スマブラ」の場合は基本の8キャラがすべて異なる体型で作られているんですね。その上、やられパターンとか倒れパターン、それに起き上がりら攻撃パターンや崖捕まりパターンなど、それぞれ違う作りをしていて、それらを全て作るのは、ふつうの格闘っていうレベルでみてもすごく大変なことなんです。それで、隠れキャラは基本キャラの骨格を使い回すことを前提にしたんです。なので、ネスとルイージはマリオと同じ骨格でできてるし、ファルコンはサムス、プリンはカービィと一緒というわけなんです。プリンを選んだのはそういった骨格の類似性もありましたが、それとは別に、「人気ポケモンは?」って考えたときに、最後まで残ったのがピッピとプリンだったんですね。カービィ体形でピッピを作ることも可能だったと思いますけど、とりあえずキャラクター的な性格からして、プリンの方がやられ役っぽさがあったので選びました。</ref> | ||
*[[File:PikachuIcon(SSB).png|50px|right|link=Pikachu (SSB)]]'''{{SSB|Pikachu}}''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): Registered as Pokémon #025 in the games' National Pokédex listing, Pikachu was introduced in the first generation of the franchise as an Electric-type Pokémon that is 0.4 m (1'4") tall and weighs 6 kg (13.2 lbs). It is a yellow, vaguely anthropomorphic mouse-like species that stores electricity within pouches on its cheeks marked by red circular patterns, and is able to expel and shoot the electricity outward as its primary form of offense. It is regularly treated as the franchise's primary mascot, and is depicted and featured in virtually every ''Pokémon'' product, such as in the long-running anime wherein it is the favored partner of Pokémon trainer {{iw|bulbapedia|Ash Ketchum}}. As a not-fully-evolved species, it is not particularly powerful or durable in Pokémon battles in the RPG series by default, though it can evolve into the larger and more capable {{iw|bulbapedia|Raichu}}. The second generation introduced a younger "baby" form of Pikachu, [[Pichu]], which a Pikachu or Raichu may produce while breeding, and which may evolve into a Pikachu of its own. In ''Super Smash Bros.'', Pikachu is characterized as a lightweight combatant that can move around the battlefield with good speed and dole out fast attacks, and yet also possesses some strong attacks of its own. In competitive play, Pikachu is considered to be the best playable character of ''Super Smash Bros.'' for having many advantages, including an effective blend of speed and power, good combo ability, and an enormously far-reaching method of recovery.{{clr}} | *[[File:PikachuIcon(SSB).png|50px|right|link=Pikachu (SSB)]]'''{{SSB|Pikachu}}''' ([[Starter character|Starter]]): Registered as Pokémon #025 in the games' National Pokédex listing, Pikachu was introduced in the first generation of the franchise as an Electric-type Pokémon that is 0.4 m (1'4") tall and weighs 6 kg (13.2 lbs). It is a yellow, vaguely anthropomorphic mouse-like species that stores electricity within pouches on its cheeks marked by red circular patterns, and is able to expel and shoot the electricity outward as its primary form of offense. It is regularly treated as the franchise's primary mascot, and is depicted and featured in virtually every ''Pokémon'' product, such as in the long-running anime wherein it is the favored partner of Pokémon trainer {{iw|bulbapedia|Ash Ketchum}}. As a not-fully-evolved species, it is not particularly powerful or durable in Pokémon battles in the RPG series by default, though it can evolve into the larger and more capable {{iw|bulbapedia|Raichu}}. The second generation introduced a younger "baby" form of Pikachu, [[Pichu]], which a Pikachu or Raichu may produce while breeding, and which may evolve into a Pikachu of its own. In ''Super Smash Bros.'', Pikachu is characterized as a lightweight combatant that can move around the battlefield with good speed and dole out fast attacks, and yet also possesses some strong attacks of its own. In competitive play, Pikachu is considered to be the best playable character of ''Super Smash Bros.'' for having many advantages, including an effective blend of speed and power, good combo ability, and an enormously far-reaching method of recovery.{{clr}} | ||
*[[File:JigglypuffIcon(SSB).png|50px|right|link=Jigglypuff (SSB)]]'''{{SSB|Jigglypuff}}''' ([[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]): Registered as Pokémon #039 in the games' National Pokédex listing, Jigglypuff (''Purin'' in the Japanese version) was introduced in the first generation as a pure Normal-type Pokémon (becoming dual Normal/Fairy-type in Generation VI) that is 0.5 m (1'8") tall and weighs 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs). It is a pink, fluffy, spherical creature with a hypnotic singing voice capable of literally putting those around to hear it to sleep, which it uses as its method of self-defense against foes in Pokémon battles and in the wild. A wild Jigglypuff was a recurring character in the first two generations of the ''Pokémon'' anime, and was prone to getting insulted whenever its audience would fall asleep from its songs and would vandalize their faces with a marker. Much like Pikachu, Jigglypuff is weak in Pokémon battles in the RPG series. It has an evolved form named {{iw|bulbapedia|Wigglytuff}}, and a baby form starting in the second generation named [[Igglybuff]]. In its at-the-time-unexpected debut as a playable fighter in ''Super Smash Bros.'', Jigglypuff is the lightest and floatiest character, and has various similarities to {{SSB|Kirby}}, including the ability to jump multiple times in midair. While it lacks a variety of attacks with good knockback, it has a lethal trump card in the form of its [[Rest]] ability. This is not enough, however, for it to be considered one of the better characters competitively.{{clr}} | *[[File:JigglypuffIcon(SSB).png|50px|right|link=Jigglypuff (SSB)]]'''{{SSB|Jigglypuff}}''' ([[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]): Registered as Pokémon #039 in the games' National Pokédex listing, Jigglypuff (''Purin'' in the Japanese version) was introduced in the first generation as a pure Normal-type Pokémon (becoming dual Normal/Fairy-type in Generation VI) that is 0.5 m (1'8") tall and weighs 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs). It is a pink, fluffy, spherical creature with a hypnotic singing voice capable of literally putting those around to hear it to sleep, which it uses as its method of self-defense against foes in Pokémon battles and in the wild. A wild Jigglypuff was a recurring character in the first two generations of the ''Pokémon'' anime, and was prone to getting insulted whenever its audience would fall asleep from its songs and would vandalize their faces with a marker. Much like Pikachu, Jigglypuff is weak in Pokémon battles in the RPG series. It has an evolved form named {{iw|bulbapedia|Wigglytuff}}, and a baby form starting in the second generation named [[Igglybuff]]. In its at-the-time-unexpected debut as a playable fighter in ''Super Smash Bros.'', Jigglypuff is the lightest and floatiest character, and has various similarities to {{SSB|Kirby}}, including the ability to jump multiple times in midair. While it lacks a variety of attacks with good knockback, it has a lethal trump card in the form of its [[Rest]] ability. This is not enough, however, for it to be considered one of the better characters competitively.{{clr}} | ||
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===Stages=== | ===Stages=== | ||
''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' features three stages representing ''Pokémon'', one starter and two unlockable, and one of them is a carry-over from the previous game, ''Melee'': | ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' features three stages representing ''Pokémon'', one starter and two unlockable, and one of them is a carry-over from the previous game, ''Melee'': | ||
*[[File:Icon-pokemonstadiummelee.gif|right|link=Pokémon Stadium]]'''[[Melee Stages]]: [[Pokémon Stadium]]''' ([[Unlockable stage|Unlockable]]): The original Pokémon Stadium makes a return, with minor changes to the physics of the platforms that appear.{{clr}} | |||
*[[File:Icon-pokemonstadium2.gif|right|link=Pokémon Stadium 2]]'''[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): An all-new counterpart to ''Melee''’s Pokémon Stadium stage, which has a similar layout and transformation routine but transforms into four all-new themes. Cosmetically, other Pokémon will now appear in the background to each stage theme, unlike in the original stage: [[Dugtrio]], [[Cubone]], [[Hoppip (disambiguation)|Hoppip]], [[Skarmory (disambiguation)|Skarmory]], [[Drifloon]], [[Electivire]], [[Magnezone]], [[Snover (disambiguation)|Snover]], and [[Snorunt]].{{clr}} | *[[File:Icon-pokemonstadium2.gif|right|link=Pokémon Stadium 2]]'''[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): An all-new counterpart to ''Melee''’s Pokémon Stadium stage, which has a similar layout and transformation routine but transforms into four all-new themes. Cosmetically, other Pokémon will now appear in the background to each stage theme, unlike in the original stage: [[Dugtrio]], [[Cubone]], [[Hoppip (disambiguation)|Hoppip]], [[Skarmory (disambiguation)|Skarmory]], [[Drifloon]], [[Electivire]], [[Magnezone]], [[Snover (disambiguation)|Snover]], and [[Snorunt]].{{clr}} | ||
*[[File:Icon-spearpillar.gif|right|link=Spear Pillar]]'''[[Spear Pillar]]''' ([[Unlockable stage|Unlockable]]): This stage is set at the ruins on the peak of the Sinnoh region's Mt. Coronet, an important location in the Fourth Generation of Pokémon games. Each time the stage is played, one of three legendary Pokémon from the Fourth Generation is selected to appear in the background and function as a stage hazard, launching powerful attacks at the fighters in the foreground: [[Dialga]], [[Palkia]], and [[Cresselia]]. Furthermore, the pixie-like Pokémon [[Mesprit]], [[Azelf]] and [[Uxie]] appear when either Dialga or Palkia destroy a part of the stage.{{clr}} | *[[File:Icon-spearpillar.gif|right|link=Spear Pillar]]'''[[Spear Pillar]]''' ([[Unlockable stage|Unlockable]]): This stage is set at the ruins on the peak of the Sinnoh region's Mt. Coronet, an important location in the Fourth Generation of Pokémon games. Each time the stage is played, one of three legendary Pokémon from the Fourth Generation is selected to appear in the background and function as a stage hazard, launching powerful attacks at the fighters in the foreground: [[Dialga]], [[Palkia]], and [[Cresselia]]. Furthermore, the pixie-like Pokémon [[Mesprit]], [[Azelf]] and [[Uxie]] appear when either Dialga or Palkia destroy a part of the stage.{{clr}} | ||
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*[[File:PokemonStadium2IconSSB4-U.png|75px|right|link=Pokémon Stadium 2]]{{GameIcon|SSBB}}'''[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]''' ([[Unlockable stage|Unlockable]]): a battle arena at the center of a grand stadium based on motifs from the ''Pokémon'' franchise. It does not take place in any specific location and is not inspired by the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Stadium 2|game of the same name]]. A spiritual successor to ''Melee''{{'}}s [[Pokémon Stadium]], Pokémon Stadium 2 is a transitional stage with a [[Battlefield]]-like layout. Each transitional phase is based on an elemental type: | |||
**An Electric phase resembling a factory. The floor is a conveyor belt that pushes fighters and items off the arena. {{iw|bulbapedia|Magnezone}} and {{iw|bulbapedia|Electivire}} cameo in the background. | |||
**A Ground phase resembling a fossil dig site. A tall mound serves as a platform. {{iw|bulbapedia|Dugtrio}} and {{iw|bulbapedia|Cubone}} cameo in the background. | |||
**A Flying phase resembling a {{iw|wikipedia|wind farm}}. Gusts of wind are pushed upward from underground vents, distorting gravity. {{iw|bulbapedia|Hoppip}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Skarmory}}, and {{iw|bulbapedia|Drifloon}} cameo in the background. | |||
**An Ice phase that resembles a glacial development. The floor is covered with [[ice]], making movement [[slippery]]. {{iw|bulbapedia|Snorunt}} and {{iw|bulbapedia|Snover}} cameo in the background. | |||
:Pokémon Stadium 2 is unlocked once the "[[When Lightning Strikes]]" [[event]] is completed. It is one of the possible stages to appear in Level 3 of [[All-Star Mode]] as a [[home stage]] for Pikachu, Charizard, Jigglypuff, and Mewtwo. It is large enough to accommodate [[8-Player Smash]]. Pokémon Stadium 2's [[Ω form]] lacks the floating platform and does not transform.{{clr}} | |||
*[[File:KalosPokemonLeagueIconSSB4-U.png|75px|right|link=Kalos Pokémon League]] '''[[Kalos Pokémon League]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): a [[Battlefield]]-like arena staged within the chambers of {{iw|bulbapedia|Kalos}}' {{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon League|Kalos}} from ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y''. Like Pokémon Stadium 2, it is a transitional stage with each phase themed around an elemental {{iw|bulbapedia|type}}, specifically the four types specialized in by each member of Kalos' Elite Four from ''X'' and ''Y''. Each phase has a corresponding {{iw|bulbapedia|Legendary Pokémon}} infrequently appear to intensify the [[stage hazard]]s. Discounting the neutral main hall, there are four different phases: | *[[File:KalosPokemonLeagueIconSSB4-U.png|75px|right|link=Kalos Pokémon League]] '''[[Kalos Pokémon League]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): a [[Battlefield]]-like arena staged within the chambers of {{iw|bulbapedia|Kalos}}' {{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon League|Kalos}} from ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y''. Like Pokémon Stadium 2, it is a transitional stage with each phase themed around an elemental {{iw|bulbapedia|type}}, specifically the four types specialized in by each member of Kalos' Elite Four from ''X'' and ''Y''. Each phase has a corresponding {{iw|bulbapedia|Legendary Pokémon}} infrequently appear to intensify the [[stage hazard]]s. Discounting the neutral main hall, there are four different phases: | ||
**'''Blazing Chamber''': a Fire-type chamber. Tall flames emit from the bottomless pits, and the two floating platforms are supported by pillars of fire that inflict damage on contact. {{iw|bulbapedia|Blaziken}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Infernape}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Tepig}}, and {{iw|bulbapedia|Pyroar}} cameo in the background. Occasionally, [[Ho-Oh]] appears to intensify the flames. | **'''Blazing Chamber''': a Fire-type chamber. Tall flames emit from the bottomless pits, and the two floating platforms are supported by pillars of fire that inflict damage on contact. {{iw|bulbapedia|Blaziken}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Infernape}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Tepig}}, and {{iw|bulbapedia|Pyroar}} cameo in the background. Occasionally, [[Ho-Oh]] appears to intensify the flames. | ||
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**'''Dragonmark Chamber''': a Dragon-type chamber. A large, masonic dragon on the back wall summons pillars of purple flames on the stage. {{iw|bulbapedia|Dragonite}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Garchomp}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Axew}}, and {{iw|bulbapedia|Hydreigon}} cameo in the background. Occasionally, [[Rayquaza]] flies in from the side of the stage, inflicting damage on contact. It is the only phase to lack any Pokémon introduced in Pokémon X and Y. | **'''Dragonmark Chamber''': a Dragon-type chamber. A large, masonic dragon on the back wall summons pillars of purple flames on the stage. {{iw|bulbapedia|Dragonite}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Garchomp}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Axew}}, and {{iw|bulbapedia|Hydreigon}} cameo in the background. Occasionally, [[Rayquaza]] flies in from the side of the stage, inflicting damage on contact. It is the only phase to lack any Pokémon introduced in Pokémon X and Y. | ||
:Kalos Pokémon League's [[Ω form]] is columnar and can accommodate [[8-Player Smash]]. It is one of the possible stages to appear in Level 1 of [[All-Star Mode]] as a [[home stage]] for Greninja.{{clr}} | :Kalos Pokémon League's [[Ω form]] is columnar and can accommodate [[8-Player Smash]]. It is one of the possible stages to appear in Level 1 of [[All-Star Mode]] as a [[home stage]] for Greninja.{{clr}} | ||
===Items=== | ===Items=== | ||
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''== | ||
The ''Pokémon'' franchise has been greatly expanded to include a substantial amount of content from the seventh generation, starting with ''Sun and Moon'', such as a new playable character, many new Poké Ball summons, many Spirits, and new music tracks. This is on top of all of the previous ''Pokémon'' fighters returning (including 3 cut veterans) and most of the summons, stages, and music tracks from the previous installments as well. This is the first title since ''Melee'' where Pikachu is the only ''Pokémon'' fighter available from the start. Also new to the franchise is the first appearance of Mii costumes in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, with the Team Rocket outfits appearing as a downloadable content. | The ''Pokémon'' franchise has been greatly expanded to include a substantial amount of content from the seventh generation, starting with ''Sun and Moon'', such as a new playable character, many new Poké Ball summons, many Spirits, and new music tracks. This is on top of all of the previous ''Pokémon'' fighters returning (including 3 cut veterans) and most of the summons, stages, and music tracks from the previous installments as well. This is the first title since ''Melee'' where Pikachu is the only ''Pokémon'' fighter available from the start. Also new to the franchise is the first appearance of Mii costumes in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, with the Team Rocket outfits appearing as a downloadable content. The series would later gain spirits from games succeeding ''Sun and Moon'' post-launch, being ''Pokémon Let's Go! Pikachu and Pokémon Let's Go! Eevee'', ''Pokémon Sword and Shield'', and ''Pokémon Scarlet and Violet''. | ||
===Fighters=== | ===Fighters=== | ||
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===Stages=== | ===Stages=== | ||
All ''Pokémon'' stages from past games aside from {{GameIcon| | All ''Pokémon'' stages from past games aside from {{GameIcon|SSBM}}[[Poké Floats]] return. This is the first game with no new ''Pokémon'' stage, only retro stages. | ||
*[[File:SaffronCityIconSSBU.png|75px|right|link=Saffron City]] {{gameIcon|SSB}}'''[[Saffron City]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): After nearly two decades of absence, the city from Kanto returns in ''Ultimate''. The stage retains its original feel from ''Smash 64'', but is updated to be less pixelated overall. [[Charmander]], [[Venusaur]], [[Electrode]], [[Chansey]], and [[Porygon]] still appear as stage hazards. | *[[File:SaffronCityIconSSBU.png|75px|right|link=Saffron City]] {{gameIcon|SSB}}'''[[Saffron City]]''' ([[Starter stage|Starter]]): After nearly two decades of absence, the city from Kanto returns in ''Ultimate''. The stage retains its original feel from ''Smash 64'', but is updated to be less pixelated overall. [[Charmander]], [[Venusaur]], [[Electrode]], [[Chansey]], and [[Porygon]] still appear as stage hazards. | ||
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====Returning Tracks==== | ====Returning Tracks==== | ||
Arrangements and remixes from previous ''Smash'' games. | Arrangements and remixes from previous ''Smash'' games. | ||
*{{gameIcon|SSB}}'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Blue (64)}}''': A remix of the opening theme from ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}''. Returns from ''Smash 64''. | *{{gameIcon|SSB}}'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Blue (64)}}''': A remix of the opening theme from ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}''. Returns from ''Smash 64'', renamed from '''Saffron City Stage'''. | ||
*{{gameIcon|SSBM}}'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Blue (Melee)}}''': An orchestrated arrangement of the Pokémon Main Theme, from ''Pokémon Red and Blue Versions''. Returns from ''Melee'', renamed from | *{{gameIcon|SSBM}}'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Blue (Melee)}}''': An orchestrated arrangement of the Pokémon Main Theme, from ''Pokémon Red and Blue Versions''. Returns from ''Melee'', renamed from '''Pokémon Stadium'''. | ||
*{{gameIcon|SSBM}}'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue Medley}}''': A medley of tracks from ''Pokémon Red and Blue Versions'', including "Battle! (Trainer Battle)", "Battle! (Gym Leader Battle)" and "Battle! (Wild Pokémon)". Returns from ''Melee'', renamed from | *{{gameIcon|SSBM}}'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue Medley}}''': A medley of tracks from ''Pokémon Red and Blue Versions'', including "Battle! (Trainer Battle)", "Battle! (Gym Leader Battle)" and "Battle! (Wild Pokémon)". Returns from ''Melee'', renamed from '''Poké Floats'''. | ||
*{{gameIcon|SSBM}}'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Pokémon Gold / Pokémon Silver Medley}}''': A medley of tracks from ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}}'', including "Battle! (Wild Pokémon—Johto Version)", "Battle! (Gym Leader—Johto Version)", and "Battle! (Champion)". Returns from ''Melee'', renamed from | *{{gameIcon|SSBM}}'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Pokémon Gold / Pokémon Silver Medley}}''': A medley of tracks from ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}}'', including "Battle! (Wild Pokémon—Johto Version)", "Battle! (Gym Leader—Johto Version)", and "Battle! (Champion)". Returns from ''Melee'', renamed from '''Battle Theme''' in ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'', and '''Pokémon Stadium 2''' in ''Smash 4''. | ||
*{{gameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Blue (Brawl)}}''': An arrangement of the opening theme from ''Pokémon Red and Blue Versions''. Returns from ''Brawl''. | *{{gameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Main Theme - Pokémon Red & Blue (Brawl)}}''': An arrangement of the opening theme from ''Pokémon Red and Blue Versions''. Returns from ''Brawl''. | ||
*{{gameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Road to Viridian City - Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue}}''': An arrangement of the [[bulbapedia:Kanto Route 1|Route 1]] theme and the {{iw|bulbapedia|Viridian City}} theme from ''Pokémon Red and Blue Versions''. Returns from ''Brawl''. | *{{gameIcon|SSBB}}'''{{SSBUMusicLink|Pokémon|Road to Viridian City - Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue}}''': An arrangement of the [[bulbapedia:Kanto Route 1|Route 1]] theme and the {{iw|bulbapedia|Viridian City}} theme from ''Pokémon Red and Blue Versions''. Returns from ''Brawl''. | ||
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==Media with elements appearing in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series== | ==Media with elements appearing in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series== | ||
{{main|Pokémon (universe)/Elements appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series}} | {{main|Pokémon (universe)/Elements appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series}} | ||
Due to the long lasting popularity of the franchise, the ''Pokémon'' universe has received an impressive amount of representation, featuring a total of | Due to the long lasting popularity of the franchise, the ''Pokémon'' universe has received an impressive amount of representation, featuring a total of 35 games and media. The latest game represented in this universe is ''{{iw|bulbapedia|The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero}}'', released on February 27, 2023. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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**However, if one excludes [[Roy]]'s debut in ''Melee'', this also applies, as the title of most recent fighter would go to Pichu, debuting in 1999. | **However, if one excludes [[Roy]]'s debut in ''Melee'', this also applies, as the title of most recent fighter would go to Pichu, debuting in 1999. | ||
*Not counting the intro movie, the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' is the only game in which no human ''Pokémon'' characters appear. | *Not counting the intro movie, the original ''Super Smash Bros.'' is the only game in which no human ''Pokémon'' characters appear. | ||
*Out of all of the playable Pokémon in the ''Smash Bros.'' series, only Pikachu (64, ''Melee'', and ''Smash 4''), Squirtle, Jigglypuff (''Brawl'' only), and Incineroar use their correct Shiny colors as a palette swap. | |||
**Pichu, Lucario, Mewtwo, and Charizard don't get any palette swap that even closely resembles their modern Shinies after Gen 2-4. Charizard's purple palette swap resembles its Gen 2 Shiny, but its wings are a different color. | |||
**Mewtwo's Yellow palette swap in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'' resembles its Shiny color from Gen 2, but with a more muted yellow. | |||
**Greninja's black palette swap keeps it upper fins yellow instead of changing them to black, and its tongue becomes orange instead of red. | |||
**Ivysuar's green palette swap in both ''Brawl'' and ''Ultimate'' makes its bulb yellow, but its body is a different shade of green. | |||
**Pikachu's red costume in ''Brawl'' and ''Ultimate'' give its body an orange tint, but not to the same color as its Shiny, due to the washed out colors. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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