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Daily

Daily Article Series: Glaceon Edition

bobandbill, May 12: Pokémon of the Month: Daily Article Series Glaceon Edition At the start of Daily's launch, we had tried out a series of articles involving Eevee. Articles included nickname suggestions for Eevee (and ratings too), how you should care for Eevee,...
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Favorite Pokemon

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Alex_Among_Foxes, Feb 12: Absol's been my favorite Pokemon since my Nuzlocke of X, I went through most of that run with her as my lead 'mon and was never let down. I liked her so much that I named my dog after her as well. (my Absol's nickname that is lol)
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Last Pokémon-related purchase you made

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Sheep, Mar 25: Some cute merchandise from the Pokémon Center Osaka DX store! New merchandise line is out and we decided to try for some of the random keychain packs. They all look cute. <3
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Started by Sheep

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🎀 Merchandise

Merchandise Exhibit!

(6 pages)
ReKoil, Nov 3: Some Halloween foxes =3 An Absol & Banette plush: Santa Delibirb plush <3 A Pair of oinkers!
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Started by colours

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Rules

Pokémon General Rules

Sheep, Jul 2016: POKÉMON GENERAL R U L E S What is this forum about?Welcome to Pokémon General, otherwise referred to as PGen or PG. This section is a catch-all for topics that aren't restricted to any of the other sections alone. If your Pokémon-related...
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Hang on one minute.

ORegan, May 2014: Chalk that up to tradition. Another thing that they should correct from the Gen I dex is that Nidoran M and Nidoran F are counted as two different Pokemon, and not gender specific formes. Meowstic shows that the two genders of the same Pokemon can...
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Started by AZ Jr

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Hilarious Pokemon Videos

PlatinumDude, May 2014: ckEIGJeUI2o Pretty much sums up what players have been doing in X/Y's post game the majority of the time.
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Started by Nah

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My band's Pokemon parody

Brendino, May 2014: As I've mentioned before, it's against PokeCommunity rules to create threads to solely promote your own YouTube videos, so I'm going to have to close this thread. Feel free to keep promoting your video through your signature though, and keep posting...
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Started by Mackened

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Theory

Why can't Pokemon speak English?

Satoshi Ookami, May 2014: https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/5872042496/hCBE697FD/ They have. It's just doesn't work with language.
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Official Timeline confirmed

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bobandbill, Aug 2014: I think there were a number of hints otherwise, but the biggest one would have been the show/reports about Red Gyarados at the Lake of Rage. Jasmine being around also made it seem current (and then in HGSS you see Sinnoh people around as well, like...
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Started by Borngamer

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Know why I like shorts?

Pepperton, May 2014: Probably a tribute to the gag way back in the first generation that continued to be included in games over the years as a humorous, nostalgic dialogue. I appreciate Game Freaks' attention to detail, honestly. Really shows how much they care about...
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Started by Nidoking76

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Diggersby love

Apollo, May 2014: I don't really have an opinion on Diggersby. I'm not one to judge based on designs - but I've been guilty of that in the past. Diggersby reminds me of these tough moles in cartoons, only it's a rabbit heh.
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Started by Mackened

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if they ever made a mega stone for dragonite...

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Guardian, Jun 2014: DragonTit :D hue, idk/idc, I prefer Dragonair so I'd never use it anyway xD
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Started by HM04

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Vs. Recorder

Brendino, May 2014: While this is a good idea for a thread, we've already got one dedicated to videos from both in-game battles in X/Y, and our own Battle Server, located right over here. Since there's no point in having two threads on the same topic, I'm going to...
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Started by Foamy96

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Manga

Why is the anime bigger than the manga?

Cassafrass1999, May 2014: Here's my two cents: 1. Advertising for the show is much more widespread than for the manga. 2. Anime is usually more accessible to kids, especially since it airs on Cartoon Network these days. Annnnd a lot more stuff that I could say...
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Started by moon

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Rival Names

Brendino, May 2014: I'm pretty vanilla when it comes to naming my rivals (99% of the time it's just their default names), so I don't have any funny stories about that unfortunately. And I would move this over to Pokemon Gaming Central for you, but since we've...
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Started by Foamy96

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Pokémon Center Paris to open temporarily on June

Pokefan203302, May 2014: They will also be giving away a special Pokeball Pattern Vivillon from June 4th to June 21st there!
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Started by Hiatus

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Kanto Starters Death Battle

Nidoking76, May 2014: Yeah, Blastoise kicks butt. Now with 87% more violence!
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Started by Pinkie-Dawn

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Pokemon you love that everyone else hates

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smoothshuckle, Jul 2014: I don't know if I'd consider Hitmontop hated since I never hear anything about it; I'd definitely group him into the criminally underrated category of Pokemon. He is a bit strange but the spin top mixed with a martial arts style pokemon is...
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Started by Mackened

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Pokemon artwork parody

Brendino, Apr 2014: Sorry Mackened, but making threads just to advertise your band/album art is against the rules, so I'm going to have to close this thread. Feel free to include a link in your signature if you'd like people to check out your stuff, though. CLOSED.
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Nidoking76, May 2014: Maybe it could be brain spider. That sounds like GameFreak.
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Universe, May 2014: Considering the lake trio all have something to do with small fairytale creatures name-wise (Azelf, Mesprit, Uxie), and are referred to as 'Pixies', I was pretty certain they were going to end up with Fairy typing. Uh, to my confusion and...
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Started by Taiji Dragon

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Do you actually like Pokemon?

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Pendraflare, Jun 2014: Yes, of course I like Pokémon. I have for over 15 years now and I don't think that'll change anytime soon. However, admittedly I will say that when doing challenges and such I can tend to get worn down, but I hardly ever make it a point to play...
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Started by Danny0317

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Pokemon Roleplay!

Brendino, Jan 2015: Like it's been mentioned in this thread already pikachurocks1234, feel free to check out PC's Roleplay Corner if you want to start following along with some of the RPs we have here, or maybe even jump into one yourself. That said though, this is a...
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Started by Drazieth

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Things you didn't notice for years

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Pepperton, May 2014: I always that the red rectangle on Masquerain's body was its mouth, and that those circles were oddly shaped fangs or something - now that I see them as eyes, it's like an entirely new Pokemon. Weird to look at one now, because I have to remind...
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Started by Mackened

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Pokemon Artwork?

Akiba, Apr 2014: There are tons of great Pokemon wallpapers on Zerochan - it's where I get basically all of my anime-related wallpapers. Some of the less complex ones that you'll find are great for avatars. Hope you find something that you like!
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Started by ThePokeViewer

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Thoughts on Pokemon Cries

Poll
Hikamaru, May 2014: I always liked the in-game cries, particularly the ones for newer-generation Pokemon because their sounds were more diverse compared to the earlier generation Pokemon. However, I did have mixed reactions towards certain Pokemon's updated cries in X...
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Started by Akiba

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Physical features of pokemon

painquantum, May 2014: I wish future games allow a full build system. By that I mean: I'll hVe a few points to distribute when my Pokemon level up... So at this point I would be able to make a boxer Mewtwo and a magic powered Pidgeot. Also, we could get some sort of...
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Started by rom hunter

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A couple of nagging questions...

Miau, Apr 2014: Like I said, I agree with you perfectly. We are taking wild animals out of their habitats, and either force them to battle to exhaustion, or preserve them as data in digital storage. Sometimes we put them in the daycare and force them to breed; we...
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Started by TheWarDoctor

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HELP!!

Brendino, Apr 2014: Hmm... the only think I can think of is that you may have gone out of order in facing the Gym Leaders. Have you beaten Koga's Gym in Fuchsia City yet? After you beat him, you should be able to use Surf outside of battle. Since Surf is the only way...
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Started by Nordicpokemon

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Sit on my stone, you'll become stronger!

Pepperton, May 2014: If all Pokemon evolved by leveling up, the game would be a lot less challenging. It's difficult to find stones, especially if they aren't of the original few that have existed since the Kanto days. Makes finally finding one and evolving your Pokemon...
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Started by Elaitenstile

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Elaitenstile, Apr 2014: You're right about that, but Latios and Latias are commonly viewed as brother and sister (see PMD). What would be the relation between Minun and Pichu? Distant cousins? They're just related the same way the normal-type rodents that we get early in...
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Started by Taiji Dragon

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Theory

Koga tried to kill Erika

Nidoking76, Apr 2014: You have a point here lol.
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Started by Nidoking76

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Is Profesor Oak a homage to Future Gohan?

Pinkie-Dawn, Apr 2014: While we're talking about how some Pokémon characters resemble DBZ characters, one anon from /vp/ found this connection that's much more clever than Oak's homage to Future Gohan, and I wanted to post this here: It all makes sense now. o.o
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Started by BH

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Theory

Ditto are failed clones of Mew?

Puddle, Apr 2014: I've always agreed with this theory. You said a lot of the evidence that can confirm this. Obviously, if something can transform, and is just a blob like that, it can definitely do Mitosis, which is the splitting of cells to make an identical child....
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Started by DarkSerenity

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A Bunch of stones. (Challenge)

Brendino, Apr 2014: Hey Thomas, we've actually got a section dedicated entirely to challenges, which can be found right over here. I would move this thread over there for you, but all challenge threads must be approved before posting, so I'm going to have to close this...
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Started by thomasgdl11

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Pinkie-Dawn, Apr 2014: Because of Pikachu's mascot status, we're never going to get a Mega Raichu, which is strange for GF, because they saved Charizard from being one of the worst Pokemon in the metagame by giving him two Mega Evolutions yet can't save their own mascot...
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Started by Taiji Dragon

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Do EVs Carry?

Brendino, Apr 2014: Alright, since your question's been answered, I'll close this thread up for you. For future reference, if you've got any more questions like this, please ask them over in Pokemon Gaming Central's Quick Question & Answer thread- Pokemon General only...
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Started by Zaiato

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NEED QUICK HELP

Brendino, Apr 2014: You seem to have pretty decent type coverage, and a good mix of moves (though Ampharos could probably doesn't need 2 Electric moves- maybe give it Iron Tail or something?). I'm not the expert on this stuff though, so that's up to you. That said...
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Started by twd

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Ideas for pokemon date?

tritaniumz3, Apr 2014: Thank you!!!! The Lt Surge thing is a great idea, I'm definitely going to do that one.
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Started by tritaniumz3

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Toughest Fire-Type Pokemon. (Including Stats)

Turnip, Apr 2014: With legendaries counted, going by base stat totals, the toughest are either Reshiram or Ho-oh. Both have a bst of 680, making them by sheer force of numbers the most powerful Pokémon in the game to have a Fire typing. Toughness, though, depends on...
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Started by Trainer VyNk

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I need help with a weird question that pertains to Pokemon

(2 pages)
Meksal, Apr 2014: Same here, sorry, I just don't think we're gonna find a pokemon that matches you. I still say Marowak though, regardless of the mommy problems.
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Started by Zeus Juice

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All things must come to an end...?

Meksal, Apr 2014: Pokemon may come to an end, but it will not be caused by PETA. Not unless they stop joking around and actually try to get what they want. Pokemon Black and Blue was not a good fighting material, and only crushed people, making them hate PETA that...
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Started by moon

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Were legendaries a good invention?

Pinkie-Dawn, Apr 2014: Again, numbers does not determine their "value", it is by their backstory and power. I must also refer about how people were complaining about Gen VI having very little new legendaries to catch compared to previous gens.
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Started by moon

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Is pokémon your favorite franchise?

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Universe, May 2014: Yeah, Pokemon is my favorite franchise right alongside the Mario franchise. Whaaat? I love me some Pokemon. I grew up with it and it's been stuck on me since day one. Can't say I have any complaints. <3
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Started by moon

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Ash,Manga/Game Red

Famon, Apr 2014: Nope , Game Red is the player character we use ! You can say that almost every people who played FRLG is Red themself . However , Origin Red is the different Red with his own personality ,Background , skill & Pokemon.
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Started by XpokeX

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Giant Pokémons?

Brendino, Apr 2014: If organizations like Team Rocket can figure out ways to get Pokemon to prematurely evolve, I don't think it's out of the question that someone's figured out how to turn Pokemon incredibly large. Though, maybe it could have something to do with...
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Started by Alesteir

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Most useful 6 Pokemon Team for Traveling Kanto

Azire, Apr 2014: My actual in game team could use every HM. This was before I started using HM slaves. My team was: Alakazam - Flash, could also know Teleport Blastoise - Surf Charizard - Fly Venusaur - Cut Machamp - Strength Dragonite To note, I picked...
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Started by Time Capsule Caper

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Pokemon personality

BatsyDarling, Apr 2014: I tend to go towards fire more than any other type of Pokemon, I relate it more to being strong/powerful and independent, totally my personality lol
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Started by Bellsprout

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Instead of pokéballs?

Nidoking76, May 2014: Maybe the Pokedex acts as a portal device that leads to Prof. Oak's lab, and the Pokemon there will go through the portal to you. Just an idea, besides the obvious, well, to put it simply, just letting them walk beside you.
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Started by moon

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Overrated Pokemon.

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Eevee, Apr 2014: Charizard for sure. It's not that big powerful flying type (dragon wannabe) that everyone believes..or used to believe. You can take half its health away with Stealth Rock for goodness sake. xD Greninja is the newest to my list. Everyone and...
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Started by Khoshi

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Theory

Pokemon are magic

Necrum, Apr 2014: I think that it's likely that what we would call magic would probably be the science of their world, much like Alchemy of the past. A world that was governed by magic would probably develop very similarly to the Pokemon universe. I just know that I...
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Started by Necrum

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Theory

Unknown Original Dragon?

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Trainer VyNk, Apr 2014: They will perhaps they are going all out for deeper theoritical connections and myths in the World of Pokemons, But from what I see: they are slightly lacking ideas and design. At this rate, GameFreak & Nintendo might backup, Because they...
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Started by Trainer VyNk

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Theory

But if Mew was the first pokemon, and Arceus created all Pokemon...

(3 pages)
ORegan, May 2014: That would require lesser Pokemon to be alreadybe in existance in this metaphorical "Garden of Mewden" prior to the pink furball's creation and Mew would therefore not have any genetic connection to any of them.
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Monster Guy, Apr 2014: If you've never read Pokespe, why do you care...?
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