https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Evkl&feedformat=atomBulbanews - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T10:03:11ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.39.6https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic_talk:Front_Page&diff=38059Bulbagraphic talk:Front Page2012-01-05T02:02:02Z<p>Evkl: /* Print Edition */</p>
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<div>==Print Edition==<br />
Is there ever a print edition of this available? If not, can I publish a print edition based on this content? (Not necessarily on behalf of Bulbanews/Bulbagarden)<br />
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[[User:Alebcay|Alebcay]] 21:34, 3 January 2012 (UTC)alebcay<br />
:Hi! Thanks for the interest, but Bulbagraphic is going to be a web-only enterprise produced solely by Bulbagarden. Please feel free to follow up with me if you have any questions. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 02:02, 5 January 2012 (UTC)</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:The_Good,_the_Bad,_and_the_Ugly&diff=37114Bulbagraphic:The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly2011-11-17T01:56:55Z<p>Evkl: Created with the new article assistant.</p>
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Being at a school full of Pokémon freaks, there’s going to be an argument or two. Around me, a major one is “should you use the powerful and good looking Pokémon or less attractive ones with good stats and move pool?” Different people definitely go for different looks. Let's have a look at an ugly guys in the argument:<br />
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'''Battle well, look awful'''<br />
<br />
Politoed. Couldn’t look worse. A clown of a frog. What was Ken Sugimori thinking when he designed it? But his Dream world ability, Drizzle, makes him infinitely useful. But who would want to look like him?<br />
<br />
A typical set would be:<br />
<br />
Hydro Pump <br />
<br />
Ice Beam <br />
<br />
Focus Blast <br />
<br />
Hidden Power Grass <br />
<br />
Item: Choice Specs. Nature: Modest. EVs: 252 Special Attack 4 Special Defence 252 Speed. IVs: 30 HP 31 Attack 31 Defence 31 Special Attack 30 Special Defence 31 Speed.<br />
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<br />
'''Why use it? '''<br />
Drizzle. Although out classed by Suicune and the like, Drizzle trumps all. Its main STAB attack, Hydro Pump, along with the rain acts like double-STAB. Weather has been a dominant force in OU, Ubers, and even NU. Right since the beginning of competitive battling. Before Generation V unlimited weather duration was restricted to Tyranitar, Hippowdon and Abomosnow in OU. Politoed’s Dream World ability has come and turns OU on its head.<br />
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<br />
'''Set breakdown:'''<br />
Hydro Pump powers through many a resistor. With weather almost guaranteed to be on your side, death via Hydro Pump is imminent. Ice Beam is strong and powers though Dragons and Grass types who dare to resist you. Focus Blast is for Ferrothorn and other steel walls. Hidden Power Grass dominates IVs and among other things sort out water type copy cats who have come to play in the rain with you.<br />
Other options: Surf is a more reliable move accuracy wise but loses out on power. In doubles it can be very useful just make sure you aren’t sweeping your own team.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Weather analysis:'''<br />
Hail: Getting damaged by hail each turn isn’t brilliant and the set revolves around the rain. Avoid if possible.<br />
<br />
Sandstorm: Again getting damaged by the sand isn’t desirable and the 50% boost to rock types is annoying. Avoid if possible.<br />
<br />
Sun: Not good at all. Undermining all water attacks, taking off your water STAB, is not good. It lets the mega powerful solar-beam hit you without charge based warning and can sweep Politoed with ease. Avoid at all costs.<br />
<br />
Rain: Set up instantly by Drizzle and makes powering through even resistors easy. There is no difficulty setting up the rain and should be used as much as possible.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Checks and counters:'''<br />
Any specially-focused bulky grass type does the job. Because the set is powered by Choice Specs, Ice Beam can’t be used defensively. This is a key factor to taking Politoed down. Because it runs mainly off low PP moves, walling them until they are drained can help. Blissey does this extremely well.<br />
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'''Look great, battle terribly'''<br />
<br />
<br />
And now, a look at someone suave who doesn't have as much power, but wins hands-down in the looks department: Aggron. It sure does look amazing. Who could argue? Shows Sugimori is not as thick as he might appear to be. I mean, he drew up Politoed, but...this is definitely a whole different universe of creativity and awesomeness.<br />
<br />
You can’t use Aggron in the OU metagame; he has awful typing, is slower than slow, and possesses a pretty constricted move pool. But who cares? When he looks that epic who needs him to be competitive?<br />
<br />
A typical set would look like:<br />
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Head Smash <br />
<br />
Heavy Slam<br />
<br />
Earthquake<br />
<br />
Aqua Tail<br />
<br />
<br />
Item: Choice Band. Nature: Adamant. EVs: 4 HP 252 Attack 252 Speed.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Why use it?'''<br />
Aggron is a tank of a sorts with massive Defence and usable HP. His typing lets him down though. Combining Rock Head and Head Smash is your best bet if you were to try and use him. He has a can battle just about where he is in NU and will be pretty stuck outside of NU. <br />
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<br />
'''Set breakdown:'''<br />
Head Smash has the power in this set. With STAB and Rock Head to negate recoil, the move is pretty broken. Heavy Slam builds on the steel side of his STAB and considering he outweighs most Pokémon by a long distance, he can deal some damage but not as much as Head Smash. Earthquake arguably is one of the best physical attacks in the game and gives some type coverage. Aqua tail deals with Ground types who have come to destroy you with your 4x weakness to ground.<br />
Other options: Superpower is a good move to take out other rock or steel types but the recoil of your attack and defence dropping by one stage each is switch forcing.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Weather analysis:'''<br />
Hail: Not preferable, considering that Aggron can’t heal but could help finish off an opponent. Avoid if possible. <br />
<br />
Sandstorm: Not bad, hurts the opponent while you are safe and the special defence boost can always help a little. Use sandstorm at will.<br />
<br />
Sun: Not brilliant, doesn’t do much, the boost to fire damage can be nasty but the reduction to water damage could help. If they start healing then you are in trouble. Probably best avoided.<br />
<br />
Rain: No way. Aggron dislikes water just the way it is, without environmental help. Especially if they have water absorb as an ability. Avoid at all costs.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Checks and counters:'''<br />
Any decent fighting type ground type or water type. Even though counter measures may be in place, OHKOing Aggron with a fighting type or a ground type is no hard feat, especially since most outspeed him. Special attacks are your best bet because he can wall a lot of physical attacks; Earth power, Focus Blast and Hydro Pump/Surf will sweep like crazy. <br />
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Which side are you on? Do you battle competitively, or just play for the fun of it with exciting Pokémon and unusual movesets? The answer decides how you play (and who you play with) the game. There is no right or wrong answer to the question; it is a complete matter of opinion. But try and explain that to a load of Pokéfreaks...</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=A_short_message_from_the_webmaster&diff=37101A short message from the webmaster2011-11-16T02:31:20Z<p>Evkl: moved A short message from the webmaster to Bulbagraphic:A short message from the webmaster</p>
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Kakuna Rattata<br />
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What a pitiful team<br />
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Kakuna Rattata<br />
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It means no winnings<br />
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For the rest of your days<br />
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Just hilarity<br />
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No strategy<br />
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Kakuna Rattata!</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:A_short_message_from_the_webmaster&diff=37099Bulbagraphic:A short message from the webmaster2011-11-16T02:31:10Z<p>Evkl: Line fixing</p>
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Kakuna Rattata<br />
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Kakuna Rattata<br />
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Ain't no passing meme<br />
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It means no winnings<br />
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For the rest of your days<br />
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<br />
Just hilarity<br />
<br />
No strategy<br />
<br />
<br />
Kakuna Rattata!</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:A_short_message_from_the_webmaster&diff=37098Bulbagraphic:A short message from the webmaster2011-11-16T02:30:36Z<p>Evkl: Created with the new article assistant.</p>
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It means no winnings<br />
For the rest of your days<br />
<br />
Just hilarity<br />
No strategy<br />
<br />
Kakuna Rattata!</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:The_Lore_of_the_Labyrinth&diff=37097Bulbagraphic:The Lore of the Labyrinth2011-11-16T02:28:04Z<p>Evkl: </p>
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Episode 3: The Lore of the Labyrinth<br />
<br />
The Rainbow Wings departed the Rising Moltres in high spirits later that evening. "Our first expedition in some time--I can't wait to see what the Labyrinth of Mystic Secrets holds!" Ash began. "Let's go!" he called as he made a beeline to the town's south gate.<br />
<br />
"Your enthusiasm is welcomed, but shouldn't we see what we're up against and how to get to the labyrinth first?" Brock asked as he pulled Ash back by the cape.<br />
<br />
"But--" Ash started to protest.<br />
<br />
"Cardinal rule of combat: Know thy enemy." Dawn agreed. "We've studied an unfamiliar dungeon before, I don't see why we should forget that step now." Ash sighed and followed his friends through the bustling town square to where the library stood by the entrance to the west district, the blue banners of the scholar's guild fluttering in the breeze.<br />
<br />
Later, in the library...<br />
<br />
"You know, I enjoy braving unknown ruins and dungeons because I can help people." Dawn explained as she watched Brock pore through a stack of books. "Be this finding a treasure or saving a loved one, the greatest treasure, to me, is seeing people happy."<br />
<br />
"I do it in hopes I can learn more about the magical mysteries and wonders in our world." Brock replied as he thumbed through a book. "We know so much of the gods and magic, and at the same time, there's so much more to discover."<br />
<br />
"But what about you, Ash? You've never told us your reasons for adventuring." Dawn asked. "Do you dream of the glory and riches, like every other treasure hunter out there?"<br />
<br />
"Hardly." Ash replied as he studied people wandering through the stacks of books. "Like you, I also want to help people in the stead of the imprisoned goddess of light. But I also hope that an adventure will lead me to the eight medallions to wake Arceus and free Thiana."<br />
<br />
"A noble goal, indeed, but Arceus will only awaken to one that has all eight medallions--so if they are scattered among multiple people, he will continue sleeping." Brock cautioned before turning a book to where his comrades could see. "Now then, to our task at hand."<br />
<br />
"Looks pretty straightforward..." Ash mused as he studied the slightly twisty route through the labyrinth.<br />
<br />
"The labyrinth lies within the caves in the forest west of here." Brock explained. "As such, we will likely need a light source to see our path."<br />
<br />
"Nothing your Angel Ring spell couldn't fix." Dawn assured Brock.<br />
<br />
"And compared to a torch, it's free." Ash added. "What monsters would we likely see inside?"<br />
<br />
Brock looked further down the page for a moment, then continued. "Mainly undead of all types--skeletons of forest Pokemon, ghouls, ghasts, and zombies of all kinds have been spotted there."<br />
<br />
"Not zombies..." Dawn shuddered at the memory of the time a zombie Ursaring had nearly drained all her energy as the three of them explored an old crypt. <br />
<br />
"If Brock hadn't brought his harp that day, you wouldn't be here." Ash agreed.<br />
<br />
"One of the few times I was glad to hear 'The Wind and Rain'" Dawn muttered.<br />
<br />
"It's settled then..." Ash announced as he got up from the table. "We set out for the Labyrinth in the morning!<br />
<br />
'''To Be Continued...'''</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=The_Lore_of_the_Labyrinth&diff=37096The Lore of the Labyrinth2011-11-16T02:27:33Z<p>Evkl: moved The Lore of the Labyrinth to Bulbagraphic:The Lore of the Labyrinth</p>
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Episode 3: The Lore of the Labyrinth<br />
<br />
The Rainbow Wings departed the Rising Moltres in high spirits later that evening. "Our first expedition in some time--I can't wait to see what the Labyrinth of Mystic Secrets holds!" Ash began. "Let's go!" he called as he made a beeline to the town's south gate.<br />
<br />
"Your enthusiasm is welcomed, but shouldn't we see what we're up against and how to get to the labyrinth first?" Brock asked as he pulled Ash back by the cape.<br />
<br />
"But--" Ash started to protest.<br />
<br />
"Cardinal rule of combat: Know thy enemy." Dawn agreed. "We've studied an unfamiliar dungeon before, I don't see why we should forget that step now." Ash sighed and followed his friends through the bustling town square to where the library stood by the entrance to the west district, the blue banners of the scholar's guild fluttering in the breeze.<br />
<br />
Later, in the library...<br />
<br />
"You know, I enjoy braving unknown ruins and dungeons because I can help people." Dawn explained as she watched Brock pore through a stack of books. "Be this finding a treasure or saving a loved one, the greatest treasure, to me, is seeing people happy."<br />
<br />
"I do it in hopes I can learn more about the magical mysteries and wonders in our world." Brock replied as he thumbed through a book. "We know so much of the gods and magic, and at the same time, there's so much more to discover."<br />
<br />
"But what about you, Ash? You've never told us your reasons for adventuring." Dawn asked. "Do you dream of the glory and riches, like every other treasure hunter out there?"<br />
<br />
"Hardly." Ash replied as he studied people wandering through the stacks of books. "Like you, I also want to help people in the stead of the imprisoned goddess of light. But I also hope that an adventure will lead me to the eight medallions to wake Arceus and free Thiana."<br />
<br />
"A noble goal, indeed, but Arceus will only awaken to one that has all eight medallions--so if they are scattered among multiple people, he will continue sleeping." Brock cautioned before turning a book to where his comrades could see. "Now then, to our task at hand."<br />
<br />
"Looks pretty straightforward..." Ash mused as he studied the slightly twisty route through the labyrinth.<br />
<br />
"The labyrinth lies within the caves in the forest west of here." Brock explained. "As such, we will likely need a light source to see our path."<br />
<br />
"Nothing your Angel Ring spell couldn't fix." Dawn assured Brock.<br />
<br />
"And compared to a torch, it's free." Ash added. "What monsters would we likely see inside?"<br />
<br />
Brock looked further down the page for a moment, then continued. "Mainly undead of all types--skeletons of forest Pokemon, ghouls, ghasts, and zombies of all kinds have been spotted there."<br />
<br />
"Not zombies..." Dawn shuddered at the memory of the time a zombie Ursaring had nearly drained all her energy as the three of them explored an old crypt. <br />
<br />
"If Brock hadn't brought his harp that day, you wouldn't be here." Ash agreed.<br />
<br />
"One of the few times I was glad to hear 'The Wind and Rain'" Dawn muttered.<br />
<br />
"It's settled then..." Ash announced as he got up from the table. "We set out for the Labyrinth in the morning!<br />
<br />
'''To Be Continued...'''</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:The_Lore_of_the_Labyrinth&diff=37094Bulbagraphic:The Lore of the Labyrinth2011-11-16T02:27:19Z<p>Evkl: Created with the new article assistant.</p>
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Episode 3: The Lore of the Labyrinth<br />
<br />
The Rainbow Wings departed the Rising Moltres in high spirits later that evening. "Our first expedition in some time--I can't wait to see what the Labyrinth of Mystic Secrets holds!" Ash began. "Let's go!" he called as he made a beeline to the town's south gate.<br />
<br />
"Your enthusiasm is welcomed, but shouldn't we see what we're up against and how to get to the labyrinth first?" Brock asked as he pulled Ash back by the cape.<br />
<br />
"But--" Ash started to protest.<br />
<br />
"Cardinal rule of combat: Know thy enemy." Dawn agreed. "We've studied an unfamiliar dungeon before, I don't see why we should forget that step now." Ash sighed and followed his friends through the bustling town square to where the library stood by the entrance to the west district, the blue banners of the scholar's guild fluttering in the breeze.<br />
<br />
Later, in the library...<br />
<br />
"You know, I enjoy braving unknown ruins and dungeons because I can help people." Dawn explained as she watched Brock pore through a stack of books. "Be this finding a treasure or saving a loved one, the greatest treasure, to me, is seeing people happy."<br />
<br />
"I do it in hopes I can learn more about the magical mysteries and wonders in our world." Brock replied as he thumbed through a book. "We know so much of the gods and magic, and at the same time, there's so much more to discover."<br />
<br />
"But what about you, Ash? You've never told us your reasons for adventuring." Dawn asked. "Do you dream of the glory and riches, like every other treasure hunter out there?"<br />
<br />
"Hardly." Ash replied as he studied people wandering through the stacks of books. "Like you, I also want to help people in the stead of the imprisoned goddess of light. But I also hope that an adventure will lead me to the eight medallions to wake Arceus and free Thiana."<br />
<br />
"A noble goal, indeed, but Arceus will only awaken to one that has all eight medallions--so if they are scattered among multiple people, he will continue sleeping." Brock cautioned before turning a book to where his comrades could see. "Now then, to our task at hand."<br />
<br />
"Looks pretty straightforward..." Ash mused as he studied the slightly twisty route through the labyrinth.<br />
<br />
"The labyrinth lies within the caves in the forest west of here." Brock explained. "As such, we will likely need a light source to see our path."<br />
<br />
"Nothing your Angel Ring spell couldn't fix." Dawn assured Brock.<br />
<br />
"And compared to a torch, it's free." Ash added. "What monsters would we likely see inside?"<br />
<br />
Brock looked further down the page for a moment, then continued. "Mainly undead of all types--skeletons of forest Pokemon, ghouls, ghasts, and zombies of all kinds have been spotted there."<br />
<br />
"Not zombies..." Dawn shuddered at the memory of the time a zombie Ursaring had nearly drained all her energy as the three of them explored an old crypt. <br />
<br />
"If Brock hadn't brought his harp that day, you wouldn't be here." Ash agreed.<br />
<br />
"One of the few times I was glad to hear 'The Wind and Rain'" Dawn muttered.<br />
<br />
"It's settled then..." Ash announced as he got up from the table. "We set out for the Labyrinth in the morning!<br />
<br />
'''To Be Continued...'''</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=The_Hidden_Gems_of_Bulbagarden&diff=37093The Hidden Gems of Bulbagarden2011-11-16T02:24:57Z<p>Evkl: moved The Hidden Gems of Bulbagarden to Bulbagraphic:The Hidden Gems of Bulbagarden</p>
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In the Creative Corner of Bulbagarden's forums, there are two sections: The Media Menagerie and the Chef’s Chateau. These sections are small, but that doesn’t mean they are less engaging than the other parts of the forums. The close-knit environment of these two sections helps many users feel connected with other members as they discuss the things they love. Whether it's music or food, these sections help users feel at home. Here, users can share likes and dislikes, creations, and thoughts about themselves and their work.<br />
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Feel like listening to music? Or are you bored with your current selection of music and want to listen to something different? The Media Menagerie provides our users with a vast array of different types of music: from song covers, to instrumentals, to mixers and UTAU, all from the creative and talented members of our forum! The Media Menagerie is a very comfortable environment, where many users take the opportunity to post their musical creations, and get important feedback and criticism. Even if you do not create music yourself, it is still fun to go and listen to your fellow members show off their stuff. <br />
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The Media Menagerie also home to Bulbagarden Idol, where many of our talented users got to compete in an American Idol-style singing competition. The competition was popular, and many users had fun participating, and voting for their favorite performances. Also, the karaoke thread has proved to be fun for many users. There, members challenge their friends to sing their favorite (and sometimes outrageous!) Karaoke songs. There is definitely something for everybody in the MM, since everybody loves to listen to music!<br />
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The Chef’s Chateau provides a place for the discussion of many delicious recipes from the cooks of Bulbagarden. There's an incredible variety present, ranging from simple recipes to more extravagant meals, members will find a recipe to their liking. If you are looking for something appetizing to eat for dinner tonight, you can have a look in to gain some ideas. Or, if you just had the most succulent meal of your life, and have the recipe for it, you can always share it with others. Recipe threads include “Fallback Recipes,” “Experimental baking,” and “Family Recipes.”<br />
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The Chef’s Chateau also has the very popular “Food Pictures” thread, where users post pictures of their favorite food. The thread will have your mouth watering in seconds! If you weren’t hungry before you read the thread, you will be hungry after! The CC also has some fun threads, such as, “Food Nostalgia,” and “What is the strangest food you’ve ever eaten?” Everybody has food stories, so why don’t you share yours?<br />
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Even though the Media Menagerie and Chef’s Chateau are small sections, they still have a lot to offer. Therefore, take a break from the big sections of Bulbagarden once in awhile, and come visit this corner of the forums. Share your taste in music, and indulge your taste in food.</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:The_Hidden_Gems_of_Bulbagarden&diff=37091Bulbagraphic:The Hidden Gems of Bulbagarden2011-11-16T02:24:23Z<p>Evkl: Created with the new article assistant.</p>
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In the Creative Corner of Bulbagarden's forums, there are two sections: The Media Menagerie and the Chef’s Chateau. These sections are small, but that doesn’t mean they are less engaging than the other parts of the forums. The close-knit environment of these two sections helps many users feel connected with other members as they discuss the things they love. Whether it's music or food, these sections help users feel at home. Here, users can share likes and dislikes, creations, and thoughts about themselves and their work.<br />
<br />
Feel like listening to music? Or are you bored with your current selection of music and want to listen to something different? The Media Menagerie provides our users with a vast array of different types of music: from song covers, to instrumentals, to mixers and UTAU, all from the creative and talented members of our forum! The Media Menagerie is a very comfortable environment, where many users take the opportunity to post their musical creations, and get important feedback and criticism. Even if you do not create music yourself, it is still fun to go and listen to your fellow members show off their stuff. <br />
<br />
The Media Menagerie also home to Bulbagarden Idol, where many of our talented users got to compete in an American Idol-style singing competition. The competition was popular, and many users had fun participating, and voting for their favorite performances. Also, the karaoke thread has proved to be fun for many users. There, members challenge their friends to sing their favorite (and sometimes outrageous!) Karaoke songs. There is definitely something for everybody in the MM, since everybody loves to listen to music!<br />
<br />
The Chef’s Chateau provides a place for the discussion of many delicious recipes from the cooks of Bulbagarden. There's an incredible variety present, ranging from simple recipes to more extravagant meals, members will find a recipe to their liking. If you are looking for something appetizing to eat for dinner tonight, you can have a look in to gain some ideas. Or, if you just had the most succulent meal of your life, and have the recipe for it, you can always share it with others. Recipe threads include “Fallback Recipes,” “Experimental baking,” and “Family Recipes.”<br />
<br />
The Chef’s Chateau also has the very popular “Food Pictures” thread, where users post pictures of their favorite food. The thread will have your mouth watering in seconds! If you weren’t hungry before you read the thread, you will be hungry after! The CC also has some fun threads, such as, “Food Nostalgia,” and “What is the strangest food you’ve ever eaten?” Everybody has food stories, so why don’t you share yours?<br />
<br />
Even though the Media Menagerie and Chef’s Chateau are small sections, they still have a lot to offer. Therefore, take a break from the big sections of Bulbagarden once in awhile, and come visit this corner of the forums. Share your taste in music, and indulge your taste in food.</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Front_Page&diff=36624Bulbagraphic:Front Page2011-10-20T01:47:15Z<p>Evkl: Updated missing article</p>
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With the fifth generation upon us, we have once more seen that a bipedal, canine Pokémon was the first to be released to the public. This Pokémon, Zoroark, a play on Zorro and Dark has many similarities with its Jackal based brethren from Sinnoh, Lucario. Both for instance featured in a movie before they could be possibly obtained, and there similarity and what they’re based on isn’t very hard to comprehend. However are they really that similar? Or is Zoroark completely different to what was originally perceived of it?<br />
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Let’s look at some of Zoroark’s basics. It’s a Dark type Pokémon which evolves from its pre-evolution Zorua at Level 30, it is the star of its own movie (Zoroark: Master of Illusions), and as the title suggests Zoroark is very capable at disguising itself and creating illusions. Its ability ‘Illusion’ reflects this, copying the last Pokémon in the player’s party’s image and pretending to be that Pokémon. For instance, if the 6th Pokémon in your party was a Ferrothorn, when Zoroark is switched in it will appear as a Ferrothorn until it is damaged by an attacking move. While this makes it hard to switch Pokémon into random Pokémon, if Zoroark is uncovered it is rather predictable. <br />
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[[File:Zoroark movie.png|200px|right|thumb|Zoroark, ready to strike]]<br />
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The ability to see an opponent’s team in Wi-Fi also nullifies his ability slightly as the opponent will be expecting Zoroark, wasting many good opportunity’s to switch in and wreak havoc. When switched in, the opponent will never truly know whether it’s a Zoroark or a different Pokémon, which gives Zoroark a certain edge, and until the Illusion ability is given to another Pokémon we won’t actually know how it compares. What we do know is that in this current metagame - both UU and OU - he’s been faring average, being UU in both Smogon and Pokémon Online (PO) tiers.<br />
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In Zoroark’s signature movie it appears as the mother (or "Meema" in Zorua’s words) of Zorua, a young Pokémon that joins Ash, Brock and Dawn in their travels to the Baccer World Cup in Crown City. However, Zoroark is captured at the start of the movie and forced to work and attack Crown City under the rule of the evil Grings Kodai, an entrepreneur that owes his success due to his ability to see into the future. <br />
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Kodai originally gained this power when he touched a Time Ripple under Crown City, which proceeded to kill all the vegetation around and in the city. Even though he knows it will happen again, he is determined to find the mythical Pokémon Celebi and gain more power. In true Anime style, a combination of the movie's mascot Pokémon and Ash’s help save the day, and Zorua and Zoroark head home to Unova. Waving goodbye Ash promises he’ll come to visit them in Unova one day, and in the credits we see Kodai heading off to jail.<br />
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It appears that the movie and game Zoroark seem to be have distinctly different personalities; the former being a defensive mother and the latter a dangerous trickster. But you can see the similarities in the two through both of their use of illusions. While Lucario was (and in competitive battling is) a headstrong attacker with the ability to abuse ‘Aura’, Zoroark is much more deceptive, using its abilities to fool its foes and lure them into traps. Their style of fighting is quite different, and Lucario is no more a trickster than Zoroark is a brave soldier. <br />
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Their similar typing—of both Dark and Fighting/Steel – only further prove this. Whilst similar in some aspects their relationship reflects the relationship of Gyarados and Milotic in many ways. In the Gyarados-Milotic relationship one is an aggressor and one a soother, and in the Zoroark-Lucario relationship one is a prankster and the other a noble fighter. The fact one is in the OU metagame and the others in the UU only further complements this. Zoroark is more the opposite of Lucario than its compliment.<br />
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Zoroark is a Pokémon that has risen in a similar aspect as a previous one, Lucario, and thus is constantly compared to its predecessor. However based on its appearance, its ability and its behavior, the similarities are clearly outweighed by the differences. Zoroark is not the second Lucario we originally thought it was, nor was it something that changed the metagame with its Illusion ability. While it certainly is distinct and is indeed a competent battler, it seems that Zoroark is more than happy to play it back from the shadows and be less of a Lucario and more of its own man. In an essence, that’s what makes Zoroark interesting.</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Zoroark:_The_Heir_to_Lucario%3F&diff=36622Zoroark: The Heir to Lucario?2011-10-20T01:44:15Z<p>Evkl: moved Zoroark: The Heir to Lucario? to Bulbagraphic:Zoroark: The Heir to Lucario?</p>
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With the fifth generation upon us, we have once more seen that a bipedal, canine Pokémon was the first to be released to the public. This Pokémon, Zoroark, a play on Zorro and Dark has many similarities with its Jackal based brethren from Sinnoh, Lucario. Both for instance featured in a movie before they could be possibly obtained, and there similarity and what they’re based on isn’t very hard to comprehend. However are they really that similar? Or is Zoroark completely different to what was originally perceived of it?<br />
<br />
Let’s look at some of Zoroark’s basics. It’s a Dark type Pokémon which evolves from its pre-evolution Zorua at Level 30, it is the star of its own movie (Zoroark: Master of Illusions), and as the title suggests Zoroark is very capable at disguising itself and creating illusions. Its ability ‘Illusion’ reflects this, copying the last Pokémon in the player’s party’s image and pretending to be that Pokémon. For instance, if the 6th Pokémon in your party was a Ferrothorn, when Zoroark is switched in it will appear as a Ferrothorn until it is damaged by an attacking move. While this makes it hard to switch Pokémon into random Pokémon, if Zoroark is uncovered it is rather predictable. <br />
<br />
The ability to see an opponent’s team in Wi-Fi also nullifies his ability slightly as the opponent will be expecting Zoroark, wasting many good opportunity’s to switch in and wreak havoc. When switched in, the opponent will never truly know whether it’s a Zoroark or a different Pokémon, which gives Zoroark a certain edge, and until the Illusion ability is given to another Pokémon we won’t actually know how it compares. What we do know is that in this current metagame - both UU and OU - he’s been faring average, being UU in both Smogon and Pokémon Online (PO) tiers.<br />
<br />
In Zoroark’s signature movie it appears as the mother (or "Meema" in Zorua’s words) of Zorua, a young Pokémon that joins Ash, Brock and Dawn in their travels to the Baccer World Cup in Crown City. However, Zoroark is captured at the start of the movie and forced to work and attack Crown City under the rule of the evil Grings Kodai, an entrepreneur that owes his success due to his ability to see into the future. <br />
<br />
Kodai originally gained this power when he touched a Time Ripple under Crown City, which proceeded to kill all the vegetation around and in the city. Even though he knows it will happen again, he is determined to find the mythical Pokémon Celebi and gain more power. In true Anime style, a combination of the movie's mascot Pokémon and Ash’s help save the day, and Zorua and Zoroark head home to Unova. Waving goodbye Ash promises he’ll come to visit them in Unova one day, and in the credits we see Kodai heading off to jail.<br />
<br />
It appears that the movie and game Zoroark seem to be have distinctly different personalities; the former being a defensive mother and the latter a dangerous trickster. But you can see the similarities in the two through both of their use of illusions. While Lucario was (and in competitive battling is) a headstrong attacker with the ability to abuse ‘Aura’, Zoroark is much more deceptive, using its abilities to fool its foes and lure them into traps. Their style of fighting is quite different, and Lucario is no more a trickster than Zoroark is a brave soldier. <br />
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Their similar typing—of both Dark and Fighting/Steel – only further prove this. Whilst similar in some aspects their relationship reflects the relationship of Gyarados and Milotic in many ways. In the Gyarados-Milotic relationship one is an aggressor and one a soother, and in the Zoroark-Lucario relationship one is a prankster and the other a noble fighter. The fact one is in the OU metagame and the others in the UU only further complements this. Zoroark is more the opposite of Lucario than its compliment.<br />
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Zoroark is a Pokémon that has risen in a similar aspect as a previous one, Lucario, and thus is constantly compared to its predecessor. However based on its appearance, its ability and its behavior, the similarities are clearly outweighed by the differences. Zoroark is not the second Lucario we originally thought it was, nor was it something that changed the metagame with its Illusion ability. While it certainly is distinct and is indeed a competent battler, it seems that Zoroark is more than happy to play it back from the shadows and be less of a Lucario and more of its own man. In an essence, that’s what makes Zoroark interesting.</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Zoroark:_The_Heir_to_Lucario%3F&diff=36620Bulbagraphic:Zoroark: The Heir to Lucario?2011-10-20T01:44:00Z<p>Evkl: Created with the new article assistant.</p>
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With the fifth generation upon us, we have once more seen that a bipedal, canine Pokémon was the first to be released to the public. This Pokémon, Zoroark, a play on Zorro and Dark has many similarities with its Jackal based brethren from Sinnoh, Lucario. Both for instance featured in a movie before they could be possibly obtained, and there similarity and what they’re based on isn’t very hard to comprehend. However are they really that similar? Or is Zoroark completely different to what was originally perceived of it?<br />
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Let’s look at some of Zoroark’s basics. It’s a Dark type Pokémon which evolves from its pre-evolution Zorua at Level 30, it is the star of its own movie (Zoroark: Master of Illusions), and as the title suggests Zoroark is very capable at disguising itself and creating illusions. Its ability ‘Illusion’ reflects this, copying the last Pokémon in the player’s party’s image and pretending to be that Pokémon. For instance, if the 6th Pokémon in your party was a Ferrothorn, when Zoroark is switched in it will appear as a Ferrothorn until it is damaged by an attacking move. While this makes it hard to switch Pokémon into random Pokémon, if Zoroark is uncovered it is rather predictable. <br />
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The ability to see an opponent’s team in Wi-Fi also nullifies his ability slightly as the opponent will be expecting Zoroark, wasting many good opportunity’s to switch in and wreak havoc. When switched in, the opponent will never truly know whether it’s a Zoroark or a different Pokémon, which gives Zoroark a certain edge, and until the Illusion ability is given to another Pokémon we won’t actually know how it compares. What we do know is that in this current metagame - both UU and OU - he’s been faring average, being UU in both Smogon and Pokémon Online (PO) tiers.<br />
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In Zoroark’s signature movie it appears as the mother (or "Meema" in Zorua’s words) of Zorua, a young Pokémon that joins Ash, Brock and Dawn in their travels to the Baccer World Cup in Crown City. However, Zoroark is captured at the start of the movie and forced to work and attack Crown City under the rule of the evil Grings Kodai, an entrepreneur that owes his success due to his ability to see into the future. <br />
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Kodai originally gained this power when he touched a Time Ripple under Crown City, which proceeded to kill all the vegetation around and in the city. Even though he knows it will happen again, he is determined to find the mythical Pokémon Celebi and gain more power. In true Anime style, a combination of the movie's mascot Pokémon and Ash’s help save the day, and Zorua and Zoroark head home to Unova. Waving goodbye Ash promises he’ll come to visit them in Unova one day, and in the credits we see Kodai heading off to jail.<br />
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It appears that the movie and game Zoroark seem to be have distinctly different personalities; the former being a defensive mother and the latter a dangerous trickster. But you can see the similarities in the two through both of their use of illusions. While Lucario was (and in competitive battling is) a headstrong attacker with the ability to abuse ‘Aura’, Zoroark is much more deceptive, using its abilities to fool its foes and lure them into traps. Their style of fighting is quite different, and Lucario is no more a trickster than Zoroark is a brave soldier. <br />
<br />
Their similar typing—of both Dark and Fighting/Steel – only further prove this. Whilst similar in some aspects their relationship reflects the relationship of Gyarados and Milotic in many ways. In the Gyarados-Milotic relationship one is an aggressor and one a soother, and in the Zoroark-Lucario relationship one is a prankster and the other a noble fighter. The fact one is in the OU metagame and the others in the UU only further complements this. Zoroark is more the opposite of Lucario than its compliment.<br />
<br />
Zoroark is a Pokémon that has risen in a similar aspect as a previous one, Lucario, and thus is constantly compared to its predecessor. However based on its appearance, its ability and its behavior, the similarities are clearly outweighed by the differences. Zoroark is not the second Lucario we originally thought it was, nor was it something that changed the metagame with its Illusion ability. While it certainly is distinct and is indeed a competent battler, it seems that Zoroark is more than happy to play it back from the shadows and be less of a Lucario and more of its own man. In an essence, that’s what makes Zoroark interesting.</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Front_Page&diff=36284Bulbagraphic:Front Page2011-09-22T23:28:45Z<p>Evkl: E-reader updated</p>
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*[[Translating the Blog Entries of Mr. Shudo]] ''Looking at the blog entries of a major anime figure''<br />
*[[Insights into the Role of Bulbagarden Staff Members]] ''Checking out what goes on behind the scenes at Bulbagarden''<br />
*[[Balance Dissonance in Pokémon: Challenge in Acquisition]] ''Looking at Pokémon that don't quite fit stereotype''<br />
*[[All About Shipping Names]] ''A ship by any other name would stir up just as much controversy''<br />
*[[Pokémon as Intelligent Beings]] ''When a bug is far more than meets the eye''<br />
*[[The Rainbow Wings of Arcion: "Song of the Mage's Tomb" ]] ''The first installment in Bulbagraphic's serialized fanfic.''<br />
*[[Takeshi and Dent: Similarities and Differences]] ''Analysis of two major supporting characters.''<br />
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While {{bp|Ash Ketchum|Satoshi}}’s female companions have been replaced at the start of each new saga, the male companion, {{an|Brock|Takeshi}}, had been expected to remain on the cast having been present in every past saga (with the exception of the {{bp|Orange Islands}} arc). This expectation was unmet in Best Wishes when Takeshi was written off the show at the end of {{series2|Diamond & Pearl}} and replaced by {{an|Cilan|Dent}}, the first {{bp|Unova|Isshu}} {{bp|Gym Leader}}. Many speculated that Dent would be similar to Takeshi but to what degree has this speculation turned out to be true? Although Dent and Takeshi have similar roles through their skills, and role in Satoshi’s group, they also have very noticeable differences.<br />
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At first glance, Takeshi and Dent started off on their journeys identically; Satoshi challenged them as gym leaders. After their initial battles, both Takeshi and Dent expressed that running a gym was not what they ultimately wanted to do. However, Takeshi and Dent’s goals are vastly different. Takeshi’s original goal throughout most of the series was to be a top {{pkmn|breeder}}. His goal included raising healthy Pokémon via grooming, and specially prepared food based on a Pokémon’s preferences. It was never explicitly stated how one becomes a Top Breeder; this ambiguous definition is symptomatic of how rarely Takeshi's goal has been addressed over the years.<br />
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[[File:Connoisseur Rank Data.png|thumb|200px|left|The Sommelier hierarchy]]<br />
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Dent’s goal is to be an S-class {{bp|Sommelier}}, a job that entails evaluating the compatibility between a Pokémon and their trainer. Unlike Takeshi’s goal in the original series, Dent’s goal is explained early in {{series2|Best Wishes}}. To become a Pokémon Sommelier, one must pass an examination given by the Pokémon Sommelier association. Sommeliers are then ranked by classes based on their score in that exam, with C being the lowest and S being the highest.<br />
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Comparing Takeshi and Dent’s goals, it's easier to measure progress in Dent’s. It has been stated that Dent is an A-class Sommelier, and thus the audience could easily compare his skill to other Sommeliers, while Takeshi’s proficiency as a Breeder against others is much harder to judge. The level of detail and the ease with which the audience can measure Dent's progress in his goal is what differentiates his goal from Takeshi’s, leaving much more room to the writers to develop Dent as a Sommelier than Takeshi as a Breeder. This difference only reflects how much focus Dent's goal as received compared to Takeshi's neglected aspirations.<br />
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[[File:Cilan cookware.png|thumb|200px|right|Dent displaying his fancy cookware]]<br />
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Outside of their goals, Takeshi and Dent share another important trait: their culinary skills. Both are responsible for cooking for their companions while on the road, receiving praise from Satoshi, among others. While they share this role, the way the writers portray both characters as cooks highlights differences in their personality. Takeshi learned to cook to take care of his family, and as such he often relied on simple recipes and crude methods, such as making a stew over a fire, caring less about presentation than taste and feeding his friends. On the other hand, Dent, having learned to cook by running a café in the {{bp|Sanyou Gym}}, strives for a higher level of sophistication, cooking over a gas stove, thinking up extravagant recipes such as a paella, and priding himself on the presentation of his meals with his silvery cloche.<br />
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Takeshi and Dent also share the skill of first aid. Both characters have helped people and Pokémon when they are either injured or sick. Takeshi has more knowledge of this than Dent, particularly with regard to the application of medicinal herbs and berries. In fact, in Best Wishes, this knowledge is something that {{an|Iris}}, rather than Dent, possesses.<br />
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[[File:Brock and Officer Jenny.png|thumb|200px|left|Brock's instant devotion to women]]<br />
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Another similarity between the two characters is that both Takeshi and Dent have running gags. Takeshi would often overtly declare his love to beautiful ladies upon meeting them, only to have his advances stopped by another character on the cast such as {{an|Kasumi}}, {{an|Masato}} or {{bp|Brock's Croagunk|Gureggru}}. This gag stayed fundamentally the same throughout Takeshi’s run on the show, with fairly consistent reactions from the women, who were surprised by Takeshi. Also, the exuberance of Takeshi's declarations was a stark contrast to his usual calm and reserved persona, making those scenes feel overall repetitive and jarring.<br />
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Dent’s gag is that he will often say “It’s _ time!” (with the _ depending on the situation), some examples being “It’s fishing time!”, “It’s detective time!”, and “It’s sleeping time!”, with over 10 variations to date. Whereas Takeshi’s gag was static, Dent’s is dynamic because of this variation. It's also interesting to note that the gag originated from Dent's goal, with the Sommelier declaring, “It’s tasting time!” before tasting a Pokémon to judge compatibility. That the gag is touched upon in Dent's goal makes it much more integrated in his persona and makes those scenes feel less like obvious attempts at making the audience laugh as just an expression of the character's individuality.<br />
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Finally, Takeshi and Dent share a few more things in common. Both have displayed extensive knowledge of the strategies employed by trainers and battle mechanics, such as type matchups. They educate Satoshi and his friends as well as the audience watching, serving the trope of “Mr. Exposition”. Aside from educating Satoshi and his friends, they both share advice when their younger companions are faced with tough choices or insecurity. An example is when Takeshi advises {{an|Dawn|Hikari}} when she is unsure of letting {{bp|Dawn's Ambipom|Eteboth}} go to train for Pokémon Ping Pong. In Dent’s case, he tells Iris the reason for {{bp|Iris's Excadrill|Doryuzu}}'s fear of battling. Takeshi and Dent serve as the older, wiser friends that can be counted on whenever anyone needs them.<br />
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In comparing Dent and Takeshi’s characters; they are similar in some areas. They are the older and wiser members of the group, and have excellent culinary skills. They both embody a nurturing role when they take care of sick or injured Pokémon. However, even these similarities have slight variations under intense scrutiny. Their roles differ in the use of their recurring gags, and their goals. With Best Wishes to be at the end of its first year next month, will the differences grow more pronounced or will both characters take a similar path?</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:All_About_Shipping_Names&diff=36015Bulbagraphic:All About Shipping Names2011-09-15T03:46:18Z<p>Evkl: Created with the new article assistant.</p>
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Shipping names have, for the most part, existed in the fandom before most fans could even call themselves such. It is as intrinsic to the fandom as the anime, the cards, and the meta-game, despite not being wholly appreciated, since if you do not 'ship, you hate it by default, and if you do, you only care to know about ten. But more than ten years later--after 649 Pokémon, 50 relative games, 600+ anime episodes, almost 30 manga series, count the trading cards yourself, innumerable characters from all mediums, and the heart and drive to go further in the coming decade--there are currently over 10,000 shipping names all on a readily available List.<br />
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You cannot be that surprised. However, it was not until throughout the year of 2010 that an opinion seemed to be growing loud enough to finally bust through a bubble: there were people who hated the system.<br />
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The naming trend in the Pokémon fandom was the original testing ground for the now synonymous -shipping suffix. If there was ever one pair to blame, it is Rocketshipping for being the very first name coined sometime before the year 2000, while the series was still in Kanto and Orange. From there, it was its own small phenomenon, and several big names came to be a banner which people stood under: Pokéshipping, Palletshipping, Egoshipping, Gymshipping, Eldershipping, Rocketshipping. These were the only words you needed to feel you belonged somewhere, a camp to foot yourself into, and it was only the beginning. With this, time went on, and the anime simply continued to grow more and more, leaving some 'ships in the cold and some to further blossom. People switched camps, people made more camps, and then Misty went away. Shipping itself stopped being the same, at this point. That is, however, another lesson.<br />
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Shipping names themselves come from all across the fandom. If they are found, depending on the circumstance, they are treated well and collected to become "official" fanon terms. They are found coined and submitted on Bulbagarden, Serebii.net, Fanfiction.net, PokéComminity, Shipping Paradise (a French forum), MangaFox, LiveJournal, the Neverending Romance website, and anywhere else they may crop up and be found by someone kind enough to bring them back to me. Recently, however, in an attempt to prevent the issues that arose with DP's initial release, polls were opted to help vote for the name a fandom would desire a couple to be called, to hopefully feel that fandom has a choice, because at this point in the fandom's life: shipping names are inevitable. It is as equal a game as it is a game to indulge in.<br />
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There are people who like shipping names; they would not make so many if it were not the case. But it never seemed like it was possible for people to be so vehemently against them, though like the nature of the shipping game itself, so too must opinions change as they only continue to grow and get somewhat more ridiculous (in certain cases, they are meant to be). Insert some surprise that it is swayed. They say, "I don't get why this is called this," or "I hate that this is called that," or "I don't like the shipping names at all just use their names!" And it seems like it is equal elitism (akin to Japanese names vs language-here names) and shallow thinking, but they also cannot be judged for it, since there's half a truth to what they say.<br />
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If one is to Google "ash misty", they will get everything Pokéshipping on the same page. Same with "ash dawn". "Ash may," not so much, but "drew may" certainly will. So why not use the names? For the same reason one can Google "brock misty" and get virtually nothing, but Googling "+Gymshipping" will get you a gold mine. The idea of labeling your pairing, especially if it is not possible, enhances the hope of finding someone else who thinks that a certain pairing is the bomb diggity. It is not simply limited to crack pairings, either, because as the anime evolves in particular, many at-the-time 'ships fall out of favor, or become less and less fawned over, simply because the characters are no longer on the cast (whether rivals or semi-recurring characters; Ash 'ships are generally excluded from this assumption, unless they're the gay pairings).<br />
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The further your 'ship drifts out to sea, what you are left with is everything you have already read or saved, and your search engines fail with waning popularity simply by searching their names (if they ever made the first page at all; "barry paul" comes to mind). To search under a label, praying that people still use them under this negative belief they should not be, makes it far easier to find what you might have never seen before. To label it to be positive that this is what it is about, and not stumble over many a Facebook page and law firm website.<br />
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I have seen a couple state (or the same person multiple times?) they do not wish for this system, because it's like deciphering a code, and they don't wish to spend "a billion years" (paraphrased, but equally exaggerated) figuring out what couple the shipper-in-question means. This is understandable. I see users flaunt their virtually unknown 'shipping names around proudly without stating exactly who is a part of it, and I believe it's purposeful. Because it is inevitable someone will ask, "Who is that?" if only to give the first user a chance to throw out some names and open up a conversation on them. Or I see people list a whole bunch of shipping names they support without adding who's involved with them, and others will grumble as they bother to figure out who are in all these unfamiliar 'ships, if they bother at all, because it's hard to care.<br />
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While the List exists to help, it's still a hassle and should not be expected. If your 'ship isn't popular, have some courtesy. Use names along with terms; if your pairing is interesting or odd enough, conversation will flow on its own without someone having to ask, "Who? What?" Because like stated, people only know between five to twenty shipping names: the big name 'ships that prevail through their chosen medium, their personal favorites, and which ones they hate (in order to avoid). But at the same time, if you care...another reason the List exists in the first place.<br />
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On the other hand, no one is forcing those who complain about the shipping names to use them. In general discussion, it's best not to use the shipping names, but don't complain when you can't find any Lucy/Tucker fanfic because search is failing you, if you're a strong advocate against the names as labels.<br />
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There are also those who complain about the names themselves. I came across a discussion on the pokanon journal basically saying, "We should change it all, if we have to keep it. Reboot!" and this twisted me up something badly, because I felt it criticized the work gone into the List. Yes, some 'ships have absolutely horrible names and it is unfair to the max that they should get something some bland or so long or so ugly and uncreative; this is undeniable. But to say it should all be changed poses a problem, and even another anon, I believe, pointed this out: to change the names is to undo all the hard work it was to simply keep one name to one pairing. Changing it now means forever having to search for old!name and new!name, because everyone is just going to go back to their old works and change the shipping names? No, that's preposterous. You would simply be giving people more work in searching for their shippings.<br />
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Also brought up as an example in the attempted reboot idea was: fandoms like Yu-Gi-Oh in all of its incarnations use the one-word rule to name their 'ships. But the Pokémon doesn't have the luxury of a limited cast (since most YGO cards aren't 'shipped), leaving all of the humans who are outnumbered compared to Pokémon vast universal characters and CotDs, some of who have a small number of fans willing to 'ship them around. Consider 10,000 unique names. It is impossible to believe that every 'ship would be one word, especially after the thesaurus is beaten to death after supplying no more synonyms for "fabulous". It is a lose-lose situation.<br />
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That ambition, however, would never go astray in naming current 'ships as they come. If you want good names, if you want names you would like, get them in yourself before someone else does. Because the rule of thumb for shipping names is: first come, first serve (exceptions being the more important 'ships). If you are first, it is yours. It is best to complain only when you have actually named something; otherwise it is like protesting your government when you do not understand the full extent of what it is you assume you are fighting against: you are just on for the ride.</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Pok%C3%A9mon_as_Intelligent_Beings&diff=36010Bulbagraphic:Pokémon as Intelligent Beings2011-09-15T01:48:14Z<p>Evkl: Created with the new article assistant.</p>
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By nature, Pokémon are incredibly complicated and fascinating creatures. In a sense, they are powerful and mystical monsters; beings that, scientifically speaking, may well surpass every other living creature, even humans. This is due to a critical and often-overlooked aspect of their being: their intelligence. <br />
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In nature, some level of intelligence is a necessity for every living organism. Some creatures are more intelligent than others; for example, a dog supports more substantial thinking power than an amoeba. A dog is a common choice for an intelligent animal, but an insect or a plant? Who would define these organisms as intelligent? Well as far as Pokémon go being complicated individuals, there are some Bug and Grass types (Grass types mainly being plants) who are smarter than man’s best friend. The intellect of Pokémon is one of the pivotal traits that truly makes them fantastic monsters.<br />
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I already stated that even Bug types are a very intelligent group. Don't believe me? Let’s use everyone’s favorite caterpillar, Caterpie, as an example. The real world creature that Caterpie is based off of is a Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar. If we were to more closely examine this particular caterpillar to try and deduce the pinnacle of it’s brain power, we would find out that essentially, even by bug standards, there is not a whole lot going on in this critter’s head. This caterpillar has no self-awareness, which means the Spicebush Swallowtail has no understanding that its existence is separate from the surrounding world. That is a trait common in creatures with small, undeveloped brains. <br />
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The Swallowtail Caterpillar can never understand human speech. Try having a conversation with one, you’ll see what I mean. Falling hand-in-hand with the lack of understanding speech, this critter obviously cannot learn commands. Also, since this caterpillar is a very simple organism, it cannot portray or recognize even simple emotion.<br />
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So, even though the Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar is the real-world counterpart for our buddy Caterpie, it obviously is outmatched in the intelligence category. What does Caterpie have to bring to the table? Let’s check out Caterpie’s intelligence in comparison to the real-world caterpillar.<br />
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Caterpie appears to be one of the most simple species of Pokémon, but nonetheless has very advanced intelligence. Being a “monster,” it is understood, but still scientifically amazing, that an invertebrate bug can support the brainpower of a Caterpie. For starters, Caterpie has a strong enough intellect to support self-awareness, which for a bug or insect, is very rare. The ability to be trained by a human fully shows that this Pokémon can understand, recognize, and acknowledge human speech, or at least can differentiate between the tones in a human’s voice (different vocal tones for emotion, such as anger, happiness, etc). <br />
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For a bug of any kind to understand human speech is incredible. For that bug to learn commands and obey a trainer shows intelligence on the level of a dog or a similar mammal. Learning commands and being able to remember them clearly shows that this Pokémon has a brain that is capable of both storing information and retrieving and recalling said information at the use of a command. In addition, by understanding speech and vocal tones, we see that that Caterpie can at a minimum understand emotion. <br />
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It is evident that Pokémon as a group far surpass normal animals in means of brain capacity and intelligence. Caterpie is an example of a Bug Pokémon; other types, such as Ghost or Psychic, have species with an intellect that may outstrip human intelligence. In addition, they have abilities that make this intelligence even more impressive. Some can read minds and also harness energy in objects and manipulate them with telekinesis or psychokenesis. While there is certainly variation among the species of the Pokémon world, the fact remains that that they are extraordinary monsters that are incredibly smart. They are able to communicate and form bonds with humans and they are able to portray emotion and adapt to changes in environment. It's no wonder they are so sought-after.<br />
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Oh, as for plants with brain power? That’s a whole other story.</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=User:Evkl/BulbagraphicTemp&diff=36009User:Evkl/BulbagraphicTemp2011-09-15T01:27:54Z<p>Evkl: Gotta fix the columns--not sure how. Trom?</p>
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In competitive battling, we have great Pokémon and we have underwhelming Pokémon. Usually, the great Pokémon are hard to obtain while the underwhelming ones are easier to get. Some like Rattata and Pidgey are underwhelming, but at least they are easy to get. On the other hand, we have things like Metagross and Groudon, who are harder to get, but are great Pokémon. This is a part of balance. When a Pokémon require a lot of effort to obtain, players need to work hard to get them so that it feels rewarding, and for those underwhelming ones, it is fair that they are easy to get, so that there is a reason to get them: they are easy to pick up and are able to be quickly trained. This is natural. However, there are exemptions to this rule. Some Pokémon are easy to get but are naturally strong, and some Pokémon are hard to get but are quite underwhelming, which feels unnatural because there is a dissonance between the effort and the reward. It is not known if the developers intended to have exceptions in terms of balance in this case, though. Here are some of the exemptions that I can find that fits the criteria I mentioned:<br />
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'''''Easy to obtain but Powerful'''''<br />
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'''Staraptor'''<br />
Staraptor is a very powerful Pokémon, thanks to having a great Attack stat and its Speed is also great, has great abilities and to top this, it learns the perfects moves. There’s Brave Bird and Double-Edge for the essential STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), Close Combat for coverage, U-turn to ensure you have an advantageous matchup and Roost for some healing.<br />
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The thing is, it is very easy to obtain a Starly or a Staravia. It’s one of the common Pokémon in Sinnoh, and there aren’t any thresholds in points when it comes to obtaining a Staravia in Dream World. Staraptor may not be available in the wild, but it is considerably easy to level one up and its evolution is at a good level. Staraptor: easy to get, but one of the great offensive Pokémon.<br />
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[[File:Swampert Focus Punch.png|thumb|right|200px|Swampert certainly packs a punch.]]<br />
'''Swampert'''<br />
Generally, the starter Pokémon are easy to get, since you can choose your starter in the beginning. Here, I am using Swampert as an example because it is a great Pokémon to use. Swampert’s advantages lie in the good power in its attacks in addition to its generally great bulk. With a great range of offensive moves, Swampert is a contender. Even its type combination is great because Grass is the only weakness, and Grass is not the best offensive type.<br />
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As I have stated before, starter Pokémon are easy to obtain, so you can grab a Mudkip from the professor and start, and Mudkip’s not hard to train either. So basically, starter Pokémon that are great also fits this category, like Infernape.<br />
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'''''Hard to obtain but Underwhelming'''''<br />
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'''Regigigas'''<br />
It’s really no competition for Regigigas in this category. Its stats and range of Physical attacks may be the best reason to praise Regigigas, but it has flaws that repulse the best players from its usage. Its flaws is mainly stemmed from its cursed ability Slow Start. The ability is slow to get disabled, since you need to stall for five turns while Regigigas is hanging around, which is bad because Regigigas can be dealt faster than it recovers, where the opponent might Toxic Regigigas or even set up on it. It does not help that Regigigas is denied the ability to Protect or Rest, making its stalling much harder. On the bright side, its ability is easy to get rid of in Doubles.<br />
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You will see Regigigas in Snowpoint Temple, but you can’t obtain one because it is inactive. Actually, you need all three Regis from Hoenn to get Regigigas active, but obtaining each member is already considered troublesome, meaning transferring them to Sinnoh makes it even more troublesome. There are the Regis in Sinnoh as well, but you need an event Regigigas to unlock them, which is even more of a hassle because you can’t get any more event Regigigas today. <br />
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You may think Regigigas is great because it’s hard to get, but it’s rather underwhelming considering it's such a challenge to capture.<br />
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[[File:Phione supersonic.png|thumb|left|200px|Phione, while rare, does not bring much to a battle.]]<br />
'''Phione'''<br />
Phione is basically a lesser Manaphy, because it has less moves and lower stats than Manaphy, and it itself don’t have its own exclusive moves to differentiate itself from Manaphy. Needless to say, there is not much reason to use Phione over Manaphy, and even then, there are other Pokémon better than Phione in pretty much any role. It is actually not easy to get Phione itself. Obtaining Manaphy is already not an easy task because you need a Pokémon Ranger game to finally get the egg to transfer. As for Phione, you need to do an extra step to get it, which is to breed Manaphy with Ditto. This is an appropriate difficulty to get Manaphy, but for Phione, this obtained method is considered troublesome. Still, you can possess an unlimited supply if you so desire.<br />
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There are other forms of balance in a Pokémon besides difficulty in acquisition, so some of the Pokémon that fits the categories of “hard to obtain but underwhelming” and “easy to obtain by great” has other forms of difficulties or ease that makes them more balanced, but these are some examples that I think are quite appropriate in this situation because their other challenges are insufficient in their overall balance. I could list more Pokémon, but ultimately, the word limit prevents me from going further. I hope you enjoyed reading this article as much as I have writing it.<br />
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''Thanks for reading.''</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Draft:Is_an_RS_Remake_Really_Necessary%3F&diff=35989Draft:Is an RS Remake Really Necessary?2011-09-14T03:06:02Z<p>Evkl: moved Draft:Is an RS Remake Really Necessary? to Is an RS Remake Really Necessary?: It's necessary...to be mainspaced.</p>
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When {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen}} were first announced, they marked the initiation of an unspoken – and largely unwritten – contract between {{bp|Game Freak}} and the Pokémon fandom. The decision to revisit the generation that started it all implicitly stated, “we plan to sell your nostalgia back to you." Game Freak knew that the majority of their fan base, either openly or secretly, yearned for a return to the days of old, and sent them FRLG as appeasement. This is generally how remakes are engineered; while those who did not experience the original the first time around form a sizable portion of the target audience, the numbers of those who did experience it before (and who therefore will want to experience their memories in the present tense) far exceed those of the newer fans. As such, remakes are an incredibly specific form of fanservice.<br />
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At any rate, when Game Freak initiated the aforementioned agreement with the Pokémon fan base, it released FireRed and LeafGreen as part of the tail end of {{bp|Generation III}}. The following generation, the agreement continued with {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}, further solidifying the validity of that unspoken promise. Now, with {{bp|Generation V}} upon us, and two generations of remakes behind us, it seems that, more likely than not, we are going to be treated to remakes of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire.}}<br />
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And these remakes are unnecessary.<br />
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When I say this, I do not mean RS remakes are totally unnecessary, or even less necessary than a sequel to {{bp|Hey You, Pikachu!}}. I also do not mean that these remakes would be bad; I personally would be glad to have Ruby and Sapphire remakes, as would a large portion of the fandom. But these remakes would still be relatively unnecessary, especially when compared to FrLg and HgSs. There are numerous reasons why this is, which can be simplified down to three basic truths:<br />
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1) We are closer to Generation III now than we were to {{bp|Generation I}} eight years ago.<br />
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Comparing Generation I to Generation III is like comparing a {{wp|Ford Model T}} to a car built in 1995. The list of differences between the two is extensive, and both the big differences (the addition of two types, the un-breaking of the Psychic Type, the Special split, {{bp|natures}}, {{bp|abilities}}, etc.) and the small ones (the addition of the {{bp|Running Shoes}}, the overall aesthetic upgrade, the addition of {{bp|Contests}} i.e., distractions from the main game; etc.) contribute to a present-day version that is only vaguely related to the previous one in the eye of an outsider. Extending that analogy, Generation V is a car built in present day. Sure, it’s different from the car from 1995 – likely manifesting itself the form of mp3 players in the place of tape decks, better fuel economy, better crash protection – but the similarities outweigh the differences. Same goes for Generations III and V. Whether we like it or not, Generations IV and V were built upon III’s template, with the Physical/Special Split and Reusable TMs proving to be the only technical differences . Between the base mechanics, the addition of Contests, the overall aesthetic (aside from Gen IV/V’s 3D rendering), and even the story, Gens III and V are closer than two games released eight years apart are normally expected to be.<br />
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2) We can still (technically) connect to Gen III<br />
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The hypotheses behind the decision to cut off connectivity to Gens I and II range from technical (the change in data formatting would’ve made it difficult, if not impossible, to maintain connectivity) to pessimistic (Nintendo wanted to limit used game sales for RBY and GSC). Regardless, their decision to do so created a demand for Colosseum and FrLg that wouldn’t have existed otherwise: you could have old Pokémon again. The {{p|Houndour}} or {{p|Feraligatr}} you left behind when Gen III began could now be sufficiently replaced. You no longer had to reminisce about the days when you used a {{p|Mewtwo}} to annihilate the {{bp|Elite Four}}; now you could actually do it with better graphics and sound. HgSs had slightly less to gain from this, as nearly all the {{bp|Johto}} Pokémon lost in the Generational shift could be acquired through Colosseum, XD, or even in DPPt. However, it still benefited, due to both the modest popularity of Colosseum/XD, and to the amount of work required to get the old Pokémon in any of the aforementioned games made HgSs the most practical option.<br />
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All this is well and good for FrLg and HgSs, but since the higher-ups realized how devastatingly alienated (and frustrated) their customers would feel if they pulled another stunt like they did with the Gen II-III shift, they’ve maintained connectivity from every Generation onwards from III. This is good from a player’s standpoint, as everything of importance (aside from items) can be transferred to the present generation from the past, but it is not a quality that lends itself to making remakes in this particular series necessary. If we can connect to the present Generation (albeit with some hassle), why would we need remakes? Would there be any real difference?<br />
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3) Generation V is supposed to be the future<br />
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Even aside from the fact that RS remakes would essentially be glossier versions of games we already have, there remains a troubling contradiction (or even a hypocrisy, depending on how you look at it) with the idea of Gen III remakes in Generation V: {{game|Black and White}} were supposed to be a fresh start. Black and White distanced themselves from their predecessors in a number of ways (basing their region upon an area other than Japan; refusing to have any Gen I-IV Pokémon appear prior to the completion of the main plot, and so forth), all for the sake of turning over a new leaf. So far, this has worked, with many fans commenting on how Black and White evoked feelings previously associated with {{game|Red and Blue}}. Even the animé underwent something resembling a reboot. But if Generation III remakes were to be introduced, Black and White would lose much of what made them special. How could we praise a generation for embracing progress and rebirth when it is partially built upon a callback to a past we were glad to move beyond? What’s the point moving forward when we are encouraged to dwell upon what was, rather than what will be?<br />
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At any rate, I wouldn’t hold out for that Hey You, Pikachu! remake.</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Who%27s_that_Pok%C3%A9mon%3F_(September_2011_edition)&diff=35986Bulbagraphic:Who's that Pokémon? (September 2011 edition)2011-09-14T03:05:12Z<p>Evkl: moved Draft:Who's that Pokémon? to Who's that Pokémon? (September 2011 edition): Modifying title in case this is a repeat feature.</p>
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If you guessed {{p|Blissey}}, then you are correct. I was compelled to spotlight Blissey because I felt it was present in all aspects of the Pokémon world. Contrary to its prominence, I feel that Blissey is underrated and overlooked when it comes to being an all-around "good Pokémon". So now that Blissey is introduced, let's get to the “looking” part!<br />
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Blissey is the Happiness Pokémon and is caring and compassionate to those who meet it. It is egg-shaped and is pink and white. It also seems possible that Blissey may be modeled after {{bp|Nurse Joy}}, for the curls on its head and its skirt-like bottom half. The egg it carries in its pouch is said to be filled with happiness, and when eaten, the eater is filled with happiness. Furthermore, the egg is rumored to be delicious. Its “fur” is able to sense sadness or pain, and when sensed Blissey cares for the afflicted party, healing it and making it happy. Blissey's name comes from the word “bliss,” which means “happiness". Blissey is a rare Pokémon, as sightings of it are infrequent. Since Blissey are great nurses, they can often be found in Pokémon Centers.<br />
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In the animé, every Pokémon gets their time to shine. Each Pokémon has an episode dedicated to it with a few exceptions. Afterward, it is usually relegated to minor roles. Blissey's highlight episode is ''{{bp|EP129|Ignorance is Blissey}}''. {{an|Ash}} and friends meet a Blissey at a Pokémon Center who absolutely steals their heart. When {{bp|Team Rocket}} arrives, Ash and co. learn that {{an|Jessie}} knows Blissey from when it was a {{p|Chansey}} in nursing school. To remember each other, Jessie and then Chansey keep a half of a egg-shaped necklace. In nursing school, Jessie must attack Blissey to prevent it from getting in trouble for giving the Rocket Trio food, instead making it look like Jessie and {{an|James}} forced Blissey to give them the food unwillingly. After this episode, all of Blissey's appearances were in a Pokémon Center (except for one where it was at a trading convention).<br />
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Blissey was added in {{game|Gold and Silver}}, but it was still rare as Chansey was still very rare. In Gen IV it became easier to obtain a Blissey. All that is necessary is to visit the {{bp|Lost Tower}} and get the {{bp|Oval Stone}} on the second floor, and then head over to {{bp|Hearthome City}}, where a hiker will give you a {{p|Happiny}} egg. Have Happiny hold the Oval Stone and level it up during the day time, and it will evolve into Chansey. Blissey can then be obtained by means of leveling up Chansey when it is happy. This Pokémon is not recommended for casual players as the ideal Blissey requires breeding for moves and {{bp|IVs}}, and EV training for HP and Special Defense. It could be on a casual team with {{m|Return}}/{{m|Refresh}}, {{m|Softboiled}}, {{m|Healing Wish}}, and {{m|Toxic}}/{{m|Sing}} as a Healer or a Wall.<br />
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In competitive Single Battles, Blissey is ideally used as a Wish Supporter, with good IVs and EVs in HP and Special Defense. It would preferably have {{a|Natural Cure}} and a Bold nature. It would be holding {{bp|Leftovers}} and know {{m4|Wish|Protect|Seismic Toss|Toxic}}. This is using the “stall and heal” strategy. In Double and Triple Battles, Blissey would have {{m|Softboiled}} instead of Protect, using Softboiled as a self-heal, while using Wish as a party heal. When not using healing moves, Blissey would attack. There are different attack sets, but this is the most common because it optimizes Blissey's abilities.<br />
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Blissey appeared in the manga when it was used by Emerald in the Pike Tournament. The Blissey was initially captured by Crystal but lent to Emerald for his use. He had initial success with it but it was eventually knocked out. In spite of this, it was a contributing factor to the defeat of Queen's {{p|Seviper}}. He had Blissey use Softboiled on {{p|Rapidash}}, and then Rapidash finished with {{m|Overheat}} to win the tournament. In the Trading Card Game Blissey is a very reliable card in certain decks. One way to use Blissey is by using a Blissey card that has a Special Ability that allows it to heal itself, and for it to have an attack that does decent damage. Blissey is also found in side games: {{bp|Pokémon Trozei}}, the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, and the Pokémon Ranger games.<br />
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Well, that's Blissey in an “egg shell”! Please look forward to another “eggciting” article where we will once again play “Who's That Pokémon?” And I hope you all continue to have “Blissful” season!</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Draft:An_Insight_into_the_Roles_of_the_Bulbagarden_Staff&diff=35985Draft:An Insight into the Roles of the Bulbagarden Staff2011-09-14T03:04:33Z<p>Evkl: moved Draft:An Insight into the Roles of the Bulbagarden Staff to Insights into the Role of Bulbagarden Staff Members: Do it live!</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Insights into the Role of Bulbagarden Staff Members]]</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Insights_into_the_Role_of_Bulbagarden_Staff_Members&diff=35984Bulbagraphic:Insights into the Role of Bulbagarden Staff Members2011-09-14T03:04:33Z<p>Evkl: moved Draft:An Insight into the Roles of the Bulbagarden Staff to Insights into the Role of Bulbagarden Staff Members: Do it live!</p>
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At first glance, you may think the Bulbagarden staff structure is deceptively simpler than it actually is. Well-known among forum-goers, Moderators, Super Moderators, and Administrators are the leaders of the forum, regulating discussion and keeping the peace in the forums. Among these day-to-day duties, Bulbagarden Staff also are involved in many more complex endeavors.<br />
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Bulbagarden is run by more than 100 staff members that partake in the organization, maintenance, and moderation of the various sections; these include — but are not limited to — {{bp|Bulbanews}}, {{bp|Bulbapedia}}, and the Bulbagarden Forums.<br />
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Archaic is Bulbagarden’s webmaster, and served as an administrator on the original Bulbagarden.com, which was owned and maintained by Chris Kaleiki, known as Bulbasaur during his time as Bulbagarden’s webmaster. Bulbagarden.com collapsed due to server issues in early 2001, after Kaleiki moved on from the fandom. Archaic adopted the Bulbagarden name and structure, and on January 1, 2003, Bulbagarden was reopened to the public. Today, Archaic remains Bulbagarden’s dedicated webmaster.<br />
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Bulbagarden has various leaders in charge of the different parts of the forum. Bulbagarden’s Chief of Staff, evkl, is the general leader of all staff and staff-related procedures. Head Administrator $aturn¥oshi presides and keeps a close eye on forum-related procedures. Bulbagarden has 3 directors — the Rule Director, Social Director, and Director of User Experience. Evil Figment carefully and painstakingly creates and fine-tunes the Bulbagarden rules, while Satoshi-kun presides over general forum social projects and operations, such as the Bulbagarden Outreach Project and the IRC Chat. Finally, Musashi ensures that user interaction with the Bulbagarden Forums is as efficient and enjoyable as possible, keeping track of what works to make the forum experience enjoyable, and listening to user opinions and suggestions to improve the quality of the community. These jobs lay the foundation for the entire Bulbagarden Forums.<br />
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Below them in the hierarchy, there are the administrators, super moderators, and regular moderators. Moderators are denoted by the italicized font in their usernames, and manage their assigned forums; while super moderators are denoted by a bold font and partake in the management of the entire forum. Administrators, who are identified by bold and italicized font in their usernames, are ranked above all moderators and can even modify the settings and the appearance of the forum.<br />
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Apart from moderation, our moderators are involved forum projects, such as organizing contests and competitions, the planning and implementation of forums and subforums, and the writing and managing of our many guides and FAQs to ensure forum navigation and use is as easy, intuitive and user-friendly as we can make it.<br />
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Aside from forum moderators, Bulbagarden’s staff includes the many staff members behind Bulbapedia, Bulbanews, the Bulbagarden Archives and more. Our staff members also manage various site-wide projects such as National Bulbagraphic, our monthly magazine (which you are currently reading!) and Bulbacast, essentially Pokémon-related discussion which can be listed to at any time. Some of our new or updated projects include the Bulbagarden Mentor Program, which pairs older members with newer members to help our rookies learn the ropes, and revamped Social Groups, which offer members a place to engage in conversation and socialize with one another of similar topics of interest.<br />
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I hope you’ve enjoyed some insight into the roles of the Bulbagarden staff. Feel free to contact any of the many staff members if you ever need any help, assistance, or if you’re ever looking for somebody to talk to.</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Talk:Front_page&diff=35983Talk:Front page2011-09-14T02:51:47Z<p>Evkl: /* A small request */</p>
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<div>== What happened? ==<br />
It look so messed up. '''<span style="color:#A2958D">►</span>[[User:Kevzo8|<span style="color:#E3E3E3">Ҝə</span>]][[Special:Contributions/Kevzo8|<span style="color:#E6E6EE">υz</span>]][[User_talk:Kevzo8|<span style="color:#BBBBBB">ø8</span>]]''' 03:03, 26 April 2009 (UTC)<br />
:I was testing a new color theme thing and '''was waiting for the date to turn over to see if it worked right'''.<!-- Guys, THAT's why!!! :angryface: -->--'''[[User:Prmatt11|<span style="color:#FE2E9A">''Mew''</span>]] [[User talk:Prmatt11|a.k.a.]] [[Special:Contributions/Prmatt11|Prmatt11]]''' 12:56, 26 April 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== Linking error ==<br />
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The small category links on the top should link to Bulbanews categories, not to Bulbapedia categories. [[User:UltimateSephiroth|UltimateSephiroth]] 13:28, 4 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Sorry about that. Thanks for noticing though. If you see anymore, feel free to say so. <span style="font-family:Cracked; font-size:125%"><sup>[[bp:User:Tc26/Anime Predictions|<span style="color:#525252;">tc</span>]]</sup>[[:User:Tc26|<span style="color:#DAA520;">²₆</span>]][[:User talk:Tc26|<span style="color:#DAA520;">tc</span>]]<sub>[[bp:User:Tc26/Sandbox|<span style="color:#525252;">26</span>]]</sub></span> 14:09, 4 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
::That was due to a use of {{template|color2}} where it should not be used.--'''[[User:Immewnity|<span style="color:#FE2E9A">''Mew''</span>]] [[User talk:Immewnity|<span style="color:#9A2EFE">a.k.a.</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|Immewnity]]'''<span class="explain" title="formerly Prmatt11">*</span> was here at 16:29, 4 August 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== Nice Work ==<br />
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Hey guys, I'm not sure who designed the new front page format but I must say nice work with it. I like the picture of Bulbasaur. It reminds me more of Bulbagardens now. [[User:WolfMan of Light|WolfMan of Light]] 19:10, 17 December 2009 (UTC)<br />
:Thanks! The majority of it was my changes, though tc26, Argy, and TTEchidna helped quite a bit. Anyways, the look has been there for almost a year now...--'''[[User:Immewnity|<span style="color:#FE2E9A">''Mew''</span>]] [[User talk:Immewnity|<span style="color:#9A2EFE">a.k.a.</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|Immewnity]]'''<span class="explain" title="formerly Prmatt11">*</span> was here at 23:55, 17 December 2009 (UTC)<br />
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== No! ==<br />
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Deoxys is not a pokemon avilable in the 2010 Championships!--[[User:The Bulb&#39;s Master|The Bulb&#39;s Master]] 22:28, 9 March 2010 (UTC)<br />
:...where does it show that?--'''[[User:Immewnity|<span style="color:#88AADD">''immewnity''</span>]][[User talk:Immewnity|the]][[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|mew]]''' 00:39, 10 March 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== CoroCoro scans ==<br />
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Just wondering, are we allowed to take pictures from other websites? 'Cause I found a new scan from [http://www.legendarypokemon.net/2010/05/12/English/generation-v-starters Legendary Pokémon].<br />
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== CoroCoro scans ==<br />
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Just wondering, are we allowed to take pictures from other websites? 'Cause I found a new scan from [http://www.legendarypokemon.net/2010/05/12/English/generation-v-starters Legendary Pokémon]. — [[User:Axxonn|<span style="color:#6F6FA6"><sup>Axxonn</sup></span>]][[User talk:Axxonn|<span style="color:A66F6F"><small>the </small></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Axxonn|<span style="color:#646464"><sub>Awesometrainer</sub></span>]] 20:48, 12 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Should someone getan article going about the new legendaries? [[User:Poisson14|Poisson14]] 17:00, 28 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:We're working on it! :V Trust us, we know that the legendaries exist, and we'll try to get a news article up as soon as possible. [[User:Tina|Tina]] 17:04, 28 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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Oh, sorry about that. I'm not a frequent here. [[User:Poisson14|Poisson14]] 18:06, 28 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Header linkage ==<br />
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FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WHY DO ARTICLE NAMES NOT LINK TO THE ARTICLE. [[User:Eevee|Eevee]] 18:55, 29 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Because the 'read more...' underneath the pictures does. [[User:Dion24|Dion24]] 02:54, 30 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
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==How come I can't edit articles?==<br />
'Cause according to [[bp:Special:ListGroupRights|here]] I can. — [[User:Axxonn|<span style="color:#6F6FA6">'''Axxonn'''</span>]][[User talk:Axxonn|<span style="color:A66F6F"><sub>the</sub></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Axxonn|<span style="color:#646464"><sub>Awesometrainer</sub></span>]] 23:34, 5 June 2010 (UTC)<br />
:That's on the 'pedia. This is Bulbanews. User rights aren't global.--'''[[User:Immewnity|<span style="color:#88AADD">''immewnity''</span>]][[User talk:Immewnity|the]][[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|mew]]''' 00:52, 6 June 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Wait wait, I meant [[Special:ListGroupRights|here]]. — [[User:Axxonn|<span style="color:#6F6FA6">'''Axxonn'''</span>]][[User talk:Axxonn|<span style="color:A66F6F"><sub>the</sub></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Axxonn|<span style="color:#646464"><sub>Awesometrainer</sub></span>]] 20:33, 6 June 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::...where? It doesn't specify anything that allows editing of articles in any groups you're in...--'''[[User:Immewnity|<span style="color:#88AADD">''immewnity''</span>]][[User talk:Immewnity|the]][[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|mew]]''' 01:43, 7 June 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::You need to be in the 'report' group to touch the mainspace. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana">[[bp:User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#000">darklord</span>]][[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 06:49, 7 June 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Remove that redlink on top ==<br />
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Trom forgot to.--'''[[User:Immewnity|<span style="color:#88AADD">''immewnity''</span>]][[User talk:Immewnity|the]][[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|mew]]''' 12:09, 2 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== question ==<br />
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Why is there a "and [[{{{sourcelink2}}}|{{{sourcename2}}}]]" on every page I see? [[User:Turtwig A|Turtwig A]] 01:21, 7 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
:I HAVE NO IDEA. *runs* &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana">[[bp:User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#000">darklord</span>]][[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:49, 7 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== "Events" Table ==<br />
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I don't know who fixes these things, or who to go to, but the "Current events" section needs updating, because the Legendary beast events are well and truly over.<br />
And the 7 eleven Pikachu.<br />
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== TV ==<br />
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Hey peepz I noticed that on the section where it says next on TV, well lets just say it's all wrong!!!!--<small>[[User:lilkaykaygal|<span style="color:pink">KayKay</span>]]</small>|<small>[[User talk:Lilkaykaygal|<span style="color:purple">Chat to me!</span>]]</small> 09:59, 8 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== News report ==<br />
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Can I submit a report about Pokémon: Galactic Battles airing date for Australia. I heard it from PokémonAus and I really want to write it because it would be my first article.--<small>[[User:lilkaykaygal|<span style="color:pink">KayKay</span>]]</small>|<small>[[User talk:Lilkaykaygal|<span style="color:purple">Chat to me!</span>]]</small> 11:02, 21 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Yes, that's what Bulbanews is there for.--[[User:RexRacer|'''<font color="#E7CE6B">Rex</font>]][[User talk:RexRacer|<font color="#42528C ">Racer</font>''']] 12:03, 21 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Your first article is mainspaced. However, do ''' ''not'' ''' copy and paste from any other website unless directly stated in the article. That is plagiarism. That is ''illegal''. We don't need any more legal issues.--'''[[User:Immewnity|<span style="color:#88AADD">''immewnity''</span>]][[User talk:Immewnity|the]][[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|mew]]''' 02:25, 22 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::But I didn't, I wrote it by myself. I just went to the Foxtel website and checked Pokémon for the next 2 weeks and it came up with it, then I checked PokemonAus and it was there. Seriously there is no way to give me a growl.--<small>[[User:lilkaykaygal|<span style="color:pink">KayKay</span>]]</small>|<small>[[User talk:Lilkaykaygal|<span style="color:purple">Chat to me!</span>]]</small> 08:32, 22 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::And seriously, my age is under 15 so how would I know anything about that?--<small>[[User:lilkaykaygal|<span style="color:pink">KayKay</span>]]</small>|<small>[[User talk:Lilkaykaygal|<span style="color:purple">Chat to me!</span>]]</small> 08:38, 22 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::::Calm down KK, take care of these things (which Imme mentioned above) next time :) <span style="color:#00FF00">♫♪</span>[[User:Adyniz|<span style="color:#6699FF;">'''Ady'''</span>]][[User talk:Adyniz|<span style="color:#99CCFF;">'''Niz'''</span>]]<span style="color:#00FF00">♪♫</span> 09:28, 22 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
::::::Okat then!--<small>[[User:lilkaykaygal|<span style="color:pink">KayKay</span>]]</small>|<small>[[User talk:Lilkaykaygal|<span style="color:purple">Chat to me!</span>]]</small> 06:44, 23 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Messed up? ==<br />
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Why the front page of the site is messed up? Kind of broken or something. <span style="color:#00FF00">♫♪</span>[[User:Adyniz|<span style="color:#6699FF;">'''Ady'''</span>]][[User talk:Adyniz|<span style="color:#99CCFF;">'''Niz'''</span>]]<span style="color:#00FF00">♪♫</span> 12:42, 6 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Along with that, kindly update the upcoming episode thing. Thanks <span style="color:#00FF00">♫♪</span>[[User:Adyniz|<span style="color:#6699FF;">'''Ady'''</span>]][[User talk:Adyniz|<span style="color:#99CCFF;">'''Niz'''</span>]]<span style="color:#00FF00">♪♫</span> 12:43, 6 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
::Weird, we just fixed the an article that was causing problems earlier. Not sure what's causing this one. [[User:Jello|Jello]] 19:56, 6 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
:::It's fixed. But I have no idea what was causing it. [[User:Jello|Jello]] 20:13, 6 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Possibility of Pokémon Anime, Manga, and Games being banned in Japan ==<br />
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Okay, Here's the rundown: Recently, a law was passed in Japan that banned Anime, Manga, and Games for virtual depictions of crime and other stuff. However, it didn't ban real-life depictions of crime and other stuff.<br />
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Here's the link to the article revealing this:<br />
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http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2010/12/13/tokyo-anime-manga-ban-passes/<br />
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This might need to be noted in the article, since there is a possibility that Pokémon might be affected. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 13:24, 17 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
:Go ahead and write a draft one. If it's deemed important enough (which it probably will), it will be published. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 00:28, 18 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
::First off, don't plagiarize. Second, how is Pokémon a virtual crime? What was banned pertains to video game depictions of real-life crimes, i.e. Grand Theft Auto, Call of Duty, etc. Pokémon, on the other hand, is in a fully alternate universe wherein the action is not a crime - plus, last I checked, no kid has been arrested for having a tadpole squirt water at a plant.--'''[[User:Immewnity|<span style="color:#88AADD">''immewnity''</span>]][[User talk:Immewnity|the]][[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|mew]]''' 22:10, 18 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
:First of all, I didn't plagiarize, I actually cited my sources. Logic would dictate that if I cited my sources, I would not have been plagiarizing, as I gave credit to the person who wrote the article in the first place. Second of all, the point of the article was about how anime was going to be banned for not only things relating to virtual depictions of crime and other things, but also for stuff like sex and all that, trying to eliminate pornography. Heck this is an ongoing controversy in even the Anime Forums of PokéFriends. Plus, it is overall similar to animal fighting, anyways, which is a crime.<br />
:Well, in any case, its deleted. If anyone else wants to give it a shot, be my guest. [[User:Weedle Mchairybug|Weedle Mchairybug]] 13:39, 20 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
::The deletion was due to this being based upon speculation. And, how does PokeFriends make anything more important?--'''[[User:Immewnity|<span style="color:#88AADD">''immewnity''</span>]][[User talk:Immewnity|the]][[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|mew]]''' 13:43, 20 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
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== Gamerbase Tournament Removal? ==<br />
Heya, I was just wondering why my submitted article about the fifth PokémonWorld-PokéCharms-Gamerbase tournament was removed when it was still a developing story? Considering how the articles for the last few tournaments have been allowed on, and the other developing story "Unconfirmed: Pokémon Black and White Europen release date confirmed!" is still up there; despite the title being a contradiction, the article containing no text and having no reliable sources. If it's an advertising issue, I would have understand if not for the earlier tournaments having their articles published. Besides, they're not Wi-Fi Tournaments - their RL, and although they're unofficial tournaments, the last two have received prize support from Nintendo (the point in the article about the main prize not being 100% confirmed is because although Gamerbase have stated it as a prize, the webmaster of PokémonWorld can't remember getting any confirmation from Nintendo about getting a DSi XL for this tournament). [[User: Ryu Shoji | Ryu Shoji]] 11:58, 6th January 2011 (BST).<br />
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== Best Wishes, March 5? ==<br />
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So I just heard on /vp/ that Best Wishes starts on March 5. I don't know the posters source, but some of you may want to dig into this if you haven't already.. [[User:Chum|Chum]] 01:08, 12 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
:Specu-a-lation.--'''[[User:Immewnity|<span style="color:#88AADD">''immewnity''</span>]][[User talk:Immewnity|the]][[Special:Contributions/Immewnity|mew]]''' 02:01, 12 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Global Link Confirmed for the US==<br />
It's finally been confirmed. http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=148632 [[User:Bpc908|Bpc908]] 21:07, 27 January 2011 (UTC)<br />
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==Ash's Pikachu==<br />
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Can someone update the template...Ash's Pikachu is available in the US until February 13th, not the 5th. --[[User:HoennMaster|HoennMaster]] 21:06, 2 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== A bit broken ==<br />
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I dunno if anyone else can see this, but the front page is a bit broken. I think it may have something to do with the Swedish Celebi event article. Because it is just appearing as coding, could it be the <nowiki>{{p|Celebi}}</nowiki> in the blurb? [[User:Dion24|Dion24]] 01:08, 11 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
:Yes, that was likely it, and I've fixed it. The front page will update again in about seven minutes, so hopefully it'll be fixed then. <span style="border: 2px dotted #FFBBDD;">[[User:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;">梅子</span>]][[User talk:Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sup>❀</sup></span>]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|<span style="color:#FF99CC;"><sub>✿</sub></span>]]</span> 03:09, 11 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
::That did it (:[[User:Dion24|Dion24]] 11:15, 11 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== US Celebi Event ==<br />
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The table says that the event runs from February 21st until March 7th but it actually ends March 6th. I cannot change it myself so can someone change it for me. Thank you.--[[User:Marchbaby|Marchbaby]] 22:41, 21 February 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Draft:Pokemon Zoroark - Master of Illusions UK DVD Release ==<br />
Can you post this on the news site please http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Draft:Pokemon_Zoroark_-_Master_of_Illusions_UK_DVD_Release Snowyday2 03:10, 14 March 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== What's with the downtime? ==<br />
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Not to be rude or anything. I haven't checked in a week and there's only two new articles. I just want to know what might have caused this. Thanks in advance. [[User:Pokered4000|Pokered4000]] 03:29, 8 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
:It's just a lack of news coming in. Soon the Eeveelutions from Play to Befriend a Pokémon! will be available, so you can expect that to be reported. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 10:59, 8 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
::Okay, thanks. [[User:Pokered4000|Pokered4000]] 05:02, 10 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Similarity ==<br />
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Have you noticed the similarity between this and [[Current events|that]] page? --'''[[User:Branfili|<span style="color:red">Branfili</span>]] <small>[[User talk:Branfili|<span style="color:green">Talk</span>]]</small> <small>[[Special:Contributions/Branfili|<span style="color:purple">My edits</span>]]</small>''' 16:42, 19 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
:They are, in fact, the same page. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana">[[bp:User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#000">darklord</span>]][[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 21:50, 19 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Mystery Egg distribution ==<br />
Just wanted to note that the location note for the Mystery Eggs in the distribution events section should be changed to United States, not North America; for some retard reason, they're not doing this for Canada.--[[User:Mondoblasto|Mondoblasto]] 21:59, 28 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Question about the events section. ==<br />
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Under "On location," I think it should show what location the event is at (e.g. GameStop, Toys R Us, etc). This was a source of confusion for me on the Mystery Egg event. [[User:Pokered4000|Pokered4000]] 19:54, 3 August 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I think that sounds like a good idea. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 14:43, 6 August 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== A small request ==<br />
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Can you please put a link to Bulbagraphic somewhere on the front page? Maybe under the "Things to do" section? I'm asking this because it gets very tedious to search Bulbagraphic in the search bar everytime and have to go through the results to get to the page and there's no link in the left hand toolbar. If I missed the link somewhere I apologize, I'm just suggesting this to make it a little easier to find. Thanks! [[User:Pokemaster97|Pokemaster97]] 02:28, 14 September 2011 (UTC)<br />
:I'll talk to Rex--I think we should have a link up by the time we officially release Issue 2. [[User:Evkl|evkl]] 02:51, 14 September 2011 (UTC)</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Translating_the_Blog_Entries_of_Mr._Shudo&diff=35974Bulbagraphic:Translating the Blog Entries of Mr. Shudo2011-09-14T00:31:00Z<p>Evkl: Picture</p>
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From 2005 to 2010, Takeshi Shudo, former series constructor of the Pokémon anime, posted a series of blogs on his website. Some were entries were about personal matters and various shows he worked on, while others reflected on his time spent conceiving and writing the Pokemon anime. While Mr. Shudo completed his column as a whole before his death, only a few Pokémon entries have been translated so far. Those entries can be seen [http://www.freewebs.com/rocketshipper/takeshishudosblogs.htm here].<br />
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A user on Bulbagarden who goes by jessierocketka stumbled upon his blogs one day. Being a huge Rocket-Dan fan, she was kind enough to translate all of his Rocket themed ones for her fellow Rocket fans. These entries ended up revealing some interesting information on how the show was run, as well as revealing Mr. Shudo's thoughts on parts of the anime.<br />
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The translated entries start off with Mr. Shudo talking about how he created the personalities for all the main characters. He wanted Pokémon to appeal to adults as well as children, so he made the rocket trio more complex so they would entertain the older viewers. He created the Rocket-Dan so Pokémon could be an anime the family could enjoy, not just a children's anime.<br />
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[[File:Team rocket anime.png|left|thumb|Jessie, James and Meowth in their white uniforms, one of Mr. Shudo's favorite aspects of the series.]]<br />
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Unfortunately, with television at the end of the day being a business, he was not able to completely convey the show he wanted. He refers to man called "Omae-sama" who he seemed to constantly have disagreements with on how the show should run, namely with the Rocket-Dan. It was easier for the writers to have the anime have a formulaic format with them "blasting off" at the end of the day, rather than come up with more original ideas.<br />
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While Mr. Shudo hated that he could never stand up for what he wanted the shout be, and didn't like what it became, there are some interesting pieces of information. Mr. Shudo revealed things such as the Rocket voice actors being the ones who wanted their motto in every episode. When the anime was going to change with the start of Advanced Generation, it was debated between Kasumi and the Rocket-Dan as to who would get the boot. While Shudo felt bad for Kasumi, he felt the Rocket-Dan were more important.<br />
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He also went into the detailed characterization on the Rockets. He observed how much self-respect they have, and how they are good-natured at heart. Shudo does not see them as hopeless characters, just people who because of personal circumstances stopped leading an honest life. He also views them as very independent people. Their white uniforms were self-made to retain their individuality, even though the Rocket-Dan belong to a huge criminal enterprise. Mr. Shudo notes that while it may appear they're kowtowing to their boss, when the boss isn't around, the Rocket-Dan do as they please.<br />
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This is only part of what these blogs reveal. Mr. Shudo goes into much more detail about the second movie, and how the movie's theme is coexistence. He also delves into his own philosophies on life. And while the blogs may seem to end on a sad note, I feel there's a resolution to his story. Shortly after Mr. Shudo's death, the man he referees to as "Omae-sama", reflected on Mr. Shudo's work in Pokémon, noting how he created the Rocket-Dan and their motto, and prayed for his happiness in the next world. To me, it felt as if he recognized how much Mr. Shudo cared for the Rockets, which puts a more positive spin on the negativity of him in the blogs.<br />
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These blog entries also caused a bit of controversy among the shipping community. In one the entries, Mr. Shudo talks about how Kasumi didn't follow Satoshi in his journey due to a crush. It was a "fake scene" to make her existence in the series stand out. Adding that Kasumi falling in love with Satoshi would make things too complicated. <br />
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He also went into a cut scene from the second movie where Kasumi was giving CPR to Satoshi. He was worried that people would misunderstand the scene, since she only wanted him to live so her existence wouldn't become weaker. In general, he didn't like what he did to the character and how her reason for being on the show wasn't very justified.<br />
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As an aspiring writer, I found all of the entries thus far to be a fascinating read. Not just because I'm a huge fan of the Rockets, but also for the insight into how the show was run, as well as other tips he gives out. If you haven't read them yet, I urge you to do so now. It may be a bit of a long read, but I feel all fans of the Pokémon anime can get something out of them.<br />
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As I said earlier, only a few of these blog entries have been fully translated thus far. If you're fluent in Japanese, I ask you to help out the fandom in translating the rest of these. (untranslated entries can be found [http://www.style.fm/as/05_column/05_shudo_bn.shtml here]) Who knows what insights we'll discover next.</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Going_Gray:_A_Look_Forward_in_Generation_V&diff=35973Bulbagraphic:Going Gray: A Look Forward in Generation V2011-09-14T00:25:44Z<p>Evkl: Sorry about edit spam, didn't preview properly</p>
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''Warning: spoilers about the end of Black and White are ahead.''<br />
<br />
Well, it’s nearly been a year since the Japanese launch of the fifth generation of Pokémon games, Pokémon Black and Pokémon White versions, and the games have really been explored and played out to the fullest by thousands of loyal fans. In hindsight there is nothing actually in the game that hasn’t been talked about on the internet, which only leaves room for one thing: speculation! Yes, speculation about the next game in the series, Pokémon “Gray” has been an ongoing topic on many Pokémon forums and speculation on possible Ruby and Sapphire remakes aren’t far behind.<br />
<br />
[[File:Black White N.png|thumb|175px|right|What will become of N?]]<br />
<br />
The highly speculated-on third version to Pokémon Black And White is a frequent topic of discussion on all the big Pokémon forums. Many people are guessing what its name will be: Cobalt, Spectrum, even Pokémon Pink has been suggested! However after reasoning most people are unanimous that the name of the next game will be Pokémon Gray, to tie in with the colour pattern of this generation.<br />
<br />
What will Gray hold for us? Many want it to be less of a third version and more of a sequel, as at the end of Black and White it is clearly shown that N flies away with his respective legendary dragon and that Ghetsis has escaped along with the Shadow Triad. Kyurem’s seeming lack of prominence in the plotline also begs to wonder if he’ll be an important factor in the new game, possibly acting like a Rayquaza or Giratina from past games. Much speculation is also centred on whether he is in fact the hollow husk and leftovers of the ancient dragon that Reshirem and Zekrom once split from, or even perhaps the withered form of the ‘Great King’ referred to in the Abyssal Ruins. How the Musketeer Quadrant and the Genies fit into this also hasn’t been particularly exploited, and we have no hints as to how they’ll fit into the storyline. All of this leaves a new game very open with a lot of room to change things up from the norm.<br />
<br />
Surprisingly, speculation on Ruby and Sapphire remakes is almost as big as a sequel to Black and White. Older fans are arguing whether it should be a sequel to the original games or a remake, and the newer crowd are looking forward to some interesting gameplay and access to some Hoenn Pokémon! Nonetheless there are many theories and wants by fans flying around, and unsurprisingly as these games were some of Pokémon’s most revolutionary! The introduction of a redefined IV system, the introduction of Natures and Abilities, and even those darned Contests and Double Battles which you learned to love; all improvements from their Gold/Silver/Crystal predecessors.<br />
<br />
One of the biggest hopes of many fans is a plotline more intertwined with the legendary Pokémon and specifically the Regi side plot, as now with the trio leader Regigigas it could be an important event in the game. Rayquaza’s role too is speculated at, as he could either be in his dormant Ruby and Sapphire role or his role in Emerald as a peacekeeper between Kyogre and Groudon. Nonetheless in a region supposedly heavily entwined in its mythology there was a real lack of it in the originals, and many hope it rectifies this by taking a more Platinum like approach, using both the Weather Trio and the legendary Golems or Eon duo.<br />
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[[File:BWFamitsu.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Can Gray go to 11?]]<br />
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One of the features in the original Ruby/Sapphire games that were quite unused was the Double Battles. Although there was numerous more in Emerald, in the original it mostly constituted of Liza & Tate, Little Girls dressed in pink and Brother and Sisters swimming in the ocean. For one of the new features it was quite underused. My hope is that in the new generation it could become more commonplace, with battles ranging from Team Aqua and Magma grunts to more Veteran double battles, which could only be found once in Meteor Falls in the originals.<br />
<br />
The speculation surrounding Pokémon Gray and the Ruby/Sapphire remakes has been highly speculated on and extremely interesting to me as a reader, and this will only continue as more clues and pieces of information are released. However one thing that everyone can agree on is that the future of the Pokémon games looks very fun and interesting. The workers of Game Freak are most likely looking upon drafts of these games and thinking the same thing. <br />
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''Thanks to Psystrike for help with this article.''</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Going_Gray:_A_Look_Forward_in_Generation_V&diff=35972Bulbagraphic:Going Gray: A Look Forward in Generation V2011-09-14T00:24:47Z<p>Evkl: Pics and a few edits</p>
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''Warning: spoilers about the end of Black and White are ahead.''<br />
<br />
Well, it’s nearly been a year since the Japanese launch of the fifth generation of Pokémon games, Pokémon Black and Pokémon White versions, and the games have really been explored and played out to the fullest by thousands of loyal fans. In hindsight there is nothing actually in the game that hasn’t been talked about on the internet, which only leaves room for one thing: speculation! Yes, speculation about the next game in the series, Pokémon “Gray” has been an ongoing topic on many Pokémon forums and speculation on possible Ruby and Sapphire remakes aren’t far behind.<br />
<br />
The highly speculated-on third version to Pokémon Black And White is a frequent topic of discussion on all the big Pokémon forums. Many people are guessing what its name will be: Cobalt, Spectrum, even Pokémon Pink has been suggested! However after reasoning most people are unanimous that the name of the next game will be Pokémon Gray, to tie in with the colour pattern of this generation.<br />
<br />
[[File:Black White N.png|thumb|175px|right|What will become of N?]]<br />
<br />
What will Gray hold for us? Many want it to be less of a third version and more of a sequel, as at the end of Black and White it is clearly shown that N flies away with his respective legendary dragon and that Ghetsis has escaped along with the Shadow Triad. Kyurem’s seeming lack of prominence in the plotline also begs to wonder if he’ll be an important factor in the new game, possibly acting like a Rayquaza or Giratina from past games. Much speculation is also centred on whether he is in fact the hollow husk and leftovers of the ancient dragon that Reshirem and Zekrom once split from, or even perhaps the withered form of the ‘Great King’ referred to in the Abyssal Ruins. How the Musketeer Quadrant and the Genies fit into this also hasn’t been particularly exploited, and we have no hints as to how they’ll fit into the storyline. All of this leaves a new game very open with a lot of room to change things up from the norm.<br />
<br />
Surprisingly, speculation on Ruby and Sapphire remakes is almost as big as a sequel to Black and White. Older fans are arguing whether it should be a sequel to the original games or a remake, and the newer crowd are looking forward to some interesting gameplay and access to some Hoenn Pokémon! Nonetheless there are many theories and wants by fans flying around, and unsurprisingly as these games were some of Pokémon’s most revolutionary! The introduction of a redefined IV system, the introduction of Natures and Abilities, and even those darned Contests and Double Battles which you learned to love; all improvements from their Gold/Silver/Crystal predecessors.<br />
<br />
One of the biggest hopes of many fans is a plotline more intertwined with the legendary Pokémon and specifically the Regi side plot, as now with the trio leader Regigigas it could be an important event in the game. Rayquaza’s role too is speculated at, as he could either be in his dormant Ruby and Sapphire role or his role in Emerald as a peacekeeper between Kyogre and Groudon. Nonetheless in a region supposedly heavily entwined in its mythology there was a real lack of it in the originals, and many hope it rectifies this by taking a more Platinum like approach, using both the Weather Trio and the legendary Golems or Eon duo.<br />
<br />
One of the features in the original Ruby/Sapphire games that were quite unused was the Double Battles. Although there was numerous more in Emerald, in the original it mostly constituted of Liza & Tate, Little Girls dressed in pink and Brother and Sisters swimming in the ocean. For one of the new features it was quite underused. My hope is that in the new generation it could become more commonplace, with battles ranging from Team Aqua and Magma grunts to more Veteran double battles, which could only be found once in Meteor Falls in the originals.<br />
<br />
The speculation surrounding Pokémon Gray and the Ruby/Sapphire remakes has been highly speculated on and extremely interesting to me as a reader, and this will only continue as more clues and pieces of information are released. However one thing that everyone can agree on is that the future of the Pokémon games looks very fun and interesting. The workers of Game Freak are most likely looking upon drafts of these games and thinking the same thing. <br />
<br />
[[File:BWFamitsu.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Can Gray go to 11?]]<br />
<br />
''Thanks to Psystrike for help with this article.''</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Sometimes,_the_franchise_seems_Jynxed&diff=35970Bulbagraphic:Sometimes, the franchise seems Jynxed2011-09-14T00:19:14Z<p>Evkl: </p>
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A few years ago, I was friendly with a woman older than me. She was a very nice lady, and she and I would often discuss certain topics and weigh in our opinions. One day, we wound up on the subject of Pokémon, a game series that I had been rather fond of since childhood. She admitted that she had never let her children play the games, due to a belief that they taught bad morals.<br />
<br />
I pressed her on this, and though she had a fairly accurate grasp of the series' battle mechanics (although she described them as "summoning monsters to perform magical spells in order to kill other monsters"), it quickly became apparent to me that most of her information was second-hand, and full of misconceptions, half-truths and outright falsehoods. Her beliefs, it seemed, were a remnant of the moral outrage Pokémon caused in some quarters when it arrived on the scene in the mid-90s.<br />
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[[File:Jynx original design.png|thumb|right|Jynx in the anime, from a banned episode.]]<br />
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One point of aggravation for many youths is the distrust many of their elders show towards new fads or phenomena. It seems that every new, popular thing that children enjoy will be eyed with suspicion or fear by concerned adults. Rock music, the ''Harry Potter'' book series, and even comic books have all been subject to this kind of treatment, with groups of parents and other authority figures banding together to try and put a stop to what they see as devices to corrupt the youth.<br />
<br />
The Pokémon series is no exception. The process of Pokémon evolution, one of the series' key elements, is itself enough to raise the eyebrow of many a religious fundamentalist, who might view anything pertaining to Darwinian theory as sacrilege. This has indeed been a focus for many religious groups who view Pokémon with suspicion. <br />
<br />
However, some rumors about the series from concerned religious leaders border on the absurd: that Gyarados' name means "great orgy" in Arabic, that the original PokeRap played backward contains Satanic messages, and (as claimed by conservative blogger Cornswalled) that the entire series is a plot by Satan to corrupt the youth of America. The aforementioned woman of my acquaintance apparently believed that the Pokémon Gengar was representative of Lucifer. Many of these claims show the telltale sign of a severe moral panic: baseless, sensationalist claims without any research done to confirm them.<br />
<br />
Other controversies arise due to differences in culture. The Pokémon TCG card "Koga's Ninja Trick" originally depicted a manji, a traditional Buddhist symbol. The manji, unfortunately, is the mirror image of the swastika, a Hindu symbol more easily recognized as the logo of the National Socialist Party of Germany - otherwise known as the Nazis. The Jewish Anti-Defamation League was understandably concerned due to the connotations the symbol carries in the Western world, especially with regards to the Jewish community, and complained. The card was edited for the international market and released ''sans'' manji.<br />
<br />
Paradoxically, Pokémon has been banned in the Middle Eastern country of Saudia Arabia for supposedly promoting Zionism (the Saudi mufti claimed that the video and card games feature symbolism including the Jewish Star of David). Other criticisms leveled against the series included the gambling aspect present, as in the Game Corner. Gambling is forbidden by Muslim doctrine, and Saudi Arabia is a very conservative Mulim state, meaning that children becoming desensitized to such habits a valid concern. <br />
<br />
Not all controversy surrounding Pokémon relates to religion or seduction of the innocent. Infamously, the Pokémon Jynx was accused of being a racist caricature of African-Americans by Carol Boston Weatherford, who compared the Pokémon to Dragon Ball's Mr. Popo, a genie whose appearance has also often been criticized for being culturally insensitive. <br />
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[[File:Black White Lenora.png|right|thumb|150px|Lenora]]<br />
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This controversy ultimately caused Nintendo to change Jynx's skin color from black to purple. Even in the latest printings of the Pokémon Adventures manga, the shading of Jynx's skin has been lightened in order to avoid bringing back memories of the incident. <br />
<br />
Another racial controversy spread through the Pokémon fandom like wildfire in mid-2010, concerning the design of Lenora (Aloe in Japan), the series' first black Gym Leader. The controversy centered around the apron Lenora wears, which some felt made the character resemble the "Mammy" archetype, a racial stereotype of African-Americans that depicts a black woman as an obedient domestic servant, often of middle age and overweight. Flame wars concerning the topic quickly erupted, and got so bad that for a while, the Bulbagarden forums banned discussion of it.<br />
<br />
No formal complaints were made regarding Lenora's appearance, but when the anime episode "A Night In Nacrene City Museum!" aired in its dubbed form, The Pokémon Company International decided that it was better to be safe than sorry and edited Lenora's apron out.<br />
<br />
Most Pokémon controversy cropped up when the series was at its peak in the 1990s, but as long as the series continues, it is certain that more will crop up. Only time will tell what these controversies will be, and how the fandom and public alike will deal with them. One thing's for sure: humans can find offense in almost everything, and for better or worse, the Pokémon series seems a lightning rod for controversy.</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Sometimes,_the_franchise_seems_Jynxed&diff=35969Bulbagraphic:Sometimes, the franchise seems Jynxed2011-09-14T00:18:06Z<p>Evkl: Pictures</p>
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A few years ago, I was friendly with a woman older than me. She was a very nice lady, and she and I would often discuss certain topics and weigh in our opinions. One day, we wound up on the subject of Pokémon, a game series that I had been rather fond of since childhood. She admitted that she had never let her children play the games, due to a belief that they taught bad morals.<br />
<br />
I pressed her on this, and though she had a fairly accurate grasp of the series' battle mechanics (although she described them as "summoning monsters to perform magical spells in order to kill other monsters"), it quickly became apparent to me that most of her information was second-hand, and full of misconceptions, half-truths and outright falsehoods. Her beliefs, it seemed, were a remnant of the moral outrage Pokémon caused in some quarters when it arrived on the scene in the mid-90s.<br />
<br />
[[File:Jynx original design.png|thumb|right|Jynx in the anime. [[EP250|This episode]] would be banned as a result.]]<br />
<br />
One point of aggravation for many youths is the distrust many of their elders show towards new fads or phenomena. It seems that every new, popular thing that children enjoy will be eyed with suspicion or fear by concerned adults. Rock music, the ''Harry Potter'' book series, and even comic books have all been subject to this kind of treatment, with groups of parents and other authority figures banding together to try and put a stop to what they see as devices to corrupt the youth.<br />
<br />
The Pokémon series is no exception. The process of Pokémon evolution, one of the series' key elements, is itself enough to raise the eyebrow of many a religious fundamentalist, who might view anything pertaining to Darwinian theory as sacrilege. This has indeed been a focus for many religious groups who view Pokémon with suspicion. <br />
<br />
However, some rumors about the series from concerned religious leaders border on the absurd: that Gyarados' name means "great orgy" in Arabic, that the original PokeRap played backward contains Satanic messages, and (as claimed by conservative blogger Cornswalled) that the entire series is a plot by Satan to corrupt the youth of America. The aforementioned woman of my acquaintance apparently believed that the Pokémon Gengar was representative of Lucifer. Many of these claims show the telltale sign of a severe moral panic: baseless, sensationalist claims without any research done to confirm them.<br />
<br />
Other controversies arise due to differences in culture. The Pokémon TCG card "Koga's Ninja Trick" originally depicted a manji, a traditional Buddhist symbol. The manji, unfortunately, is the mirror image of the swastika, a Hindu symbol more easily recognized as the logo of the National Socialist Party of Germany - otherwise known as the Nazis. The Jewish Anti-Defamation League was understandably concerned due to the connotations the symbol carries in the Western world, especially with regards to the Jewish community, and complained. The card was edited for the international market and released ''sans'' manji.<br />
<br />
Paradoxically, Pokémon has been banned in the Middle Eastern country of Saudia Arabia for supposedly promoting Zionism (the Saudi mufti claimed that the video and card games feature symbolism including the Jewish Star of David). Other criticisms leveled against the series included the gambling aspect present, as in the Game Corner. Gambling is forbidden by Muslim doctrine, and Saudi Arabia is a very conservative Mulim state, meaning that children becoming desensitized to such habits a valid concern. <br />
<br />
Not all controversy surrounding Pokémon relates to religion or seduction of the innocent. Infamously, the Pokémon Jynx was accused of being a racist caricature of African-Americans by Carol Boston Weatherford, who compared the Pokémon to Dragon Ball's Mr. Popo, a genie whose appearance has also often been criticized for being culturally insensitive. <br />
<br />
[[File:Black White Lenora.png|right|thumb|150px|Lenora]]<br />
<br />
This controversy ultimately caused Nintendo to change Jynx's skin color from black to purple. Even in the latest printings of the Pokémon Adventures manga, the shading of Jynx's skin has been lightened in order to avoid bringing back memories of the incident. <br />
<br />
Another racial controversy spread through the Pokémon fandom like wildfire in mid-2010, concerning the design of Lenora (Aloe in Japan), the series' first black Gym Leader. The controversy centered around the apron Lenora wears, which some felt made the character resemble the "Mammy" archetype, a racial stereotype of African-Americans that depicts a black woman as an obedient domestic servant, often of middle age and overweight. Flame wars concerning the topic quickly erupted, and got so bad that for a while, the Bulbagarden forums banned discussion of it.<br />
<br />
No formal complaints were made regarding Lenora's appearance, but when the anime episode "A Night In Nacrene City Museum!" aired in its dubbed form, The Pokémon Company International decided that it was better to be safe than sorry and edited Lenora's apron out.<br />
<br />
Most Pokémon controversy cropped up when the series was at its peak in the 1990s, but as long as the series continues, it is certain that more will crop up. Only time will tell what these controversies will be, and how the fandom and public alike will deal with them. One thing's for sure: humans can find offense in almost everything, and for better or worse, the Pokémon series seems a lightning rod for controversy.</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Are_You_A_Baller%3F&diff=35968Bulbagraphic:Are You A Baller?2011-09-14T00:14:52Z<p>Evkl: Adding pictures</p>
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Trainers take the use of Poké Balls for granted. In the games, they're cheap to the point of ubiquity and make catching 'em all possible. In the anime, they're everywhere, too, holding every trianer's Pocket Monster, except for a certain yellow rodent who stages a one-Pokémon protest. This is seen as one of Pikachu's endearing qualities, but it's possible that Pikachu realizes something that Ash, his friends, and, in fact, everyone in the Pokémon world has overlooked: the “capturing” system is almost certainly unethical.<br />
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[[File:Poke Ball Interior.png|thumb|250px|right|A Poké Ball]]<br />
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First, we should establish a pair of fundamental assumptions about how Poké Balls capture Pokémon. We can reasonably assume that the “shrinking” process by which Pokémon fit into their Poké Balls is painless. If it caused injury or discomfort, it's unlikely that any Pokémon would ever obey their trainers. We can also assume the shrinking process keeps the Pokémon within the Poké Ball and does not transfer them somewhere else. The energy required to transfer a Pokémon instantaneously from a storage space to the Poké Ball would be even less feasible than shrinking it into a Poké Ball.<br />
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So, a Pokémon is captured painlessly and then stored in its Poké Ball while it waits to be released. If a Pokémon is kept in suspended animation within their Poké Ball, they will be confused and disoriented every time they are released for battle. A Pokémon will be summoned for use, and when it completes its task (knocking out another Pokémon), it will feel a ball bump against its side, see a flash of light, and then—nothing. It reappears somewhere new, called upon to fight a different creature, possibly in a place it does not recognize. And the process repeats hundreds of times during a Pokémon's life.<br />
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The situation is worse if a Pokémon is fully aware of its surroundings from inside a Poké Ball. Whether or not the enclosure is lighted, there is very little room for a Staraptor to spread its wings, a Stantler to spread its legs, or a Snorlax to spread out and sleep. Keeping a Pokémon able to hear all the sounds of the world outside its Poké Ball but prevented from seeing any of the world around it is incredibly cruel. Before capture, Pokémon roam free; being held in a small box, unable to roam, would be a Pokémon rights travesty worse than any animal zoo in the non-Pokémon world.<br />
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The only group in the Pokémon world that has expressed any reservations about the way trainers capture Pokémon is Team Plasma . While Plasma is fundamentally corrupt, its founding principles provide compelling arguments. Keeping Pokémon capture local and avoiding it when necessary seem like eminently reasonable pursuits for trainers. Reducing the reliance of trainers on capture via the Poké Ball and requiring relationships to be built on trust and mutual benefit seems more positive.<br />
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The fact that it took a pair of rebellious, outside-the-box thinkers to expose the barbarity of the system is evidence that the Pokémon world is caught in a plutocratic stranglehold. One of the only major companies in the Pokémon world is Silph Co., the manufacturer of Poké Balls. And Poké Balls alone must account for a substantial portion of a trainer's yearly spending. If an anti-Poké Ball movement took root, it could undermine the Pokémon world's entire economy and bankrupt Silph Co. One of the major drivers of consumption would disappear.<br />
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[[File:Master Ball anime.png|thumb|250px|left|The Master Ball never fails.]]<br />
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Because of a reliance on the Poké Ball economy, Silph must work hard to ensure that trainers want to use Poké Balls, and they do an excellent job. The reward players receive upon freeing Silph from Team Rocket is not money, a vacation, or a nice watch—it is the perfect Poké Ball, the Master Ball. That sends a clear message to trainers: “help us out, and we will help you—by ensuring that you can capture even the most difficult-to-obtain Pokémon. Without our technology, you know you couldn't capture that Ho-oh.<br />
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The standard routine for captured Pokémon is clearly unethical. Leaving Pokémon in Poké Balls for the majority of their day and releasing them at random is confusing and disorienting even the best-case scenario. There may be times when it makes sense to keep Pokémon in Poké Balls, such as while riding a bike or taking a bus or train. Similarly, large Pokémon like Steelix or Wailord may not be the best candidates to take for a stroll on a narrow path. But this should be the exception, not the rule.<br />
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Pokémon should be kept out of their Poké Balls whenever possible. The Poké Ball is a cruel, corporatist device that benefits only the moneyed interests in the Pokémon world. Poké Balls trample on the rights of the creatures that make Pokémon trainers successful, and distort the moral compass of trainers who should—and occasionally do—know better.</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Sometimes,_the_franchise_seems_Jynxed&diff=35939Bulbagraphic:Sometimes, the franchise seems Jynxed2011-09-11T22:07:35Z<p>Evkl: Created with the new article assistant.</p>
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A few years ago, I was friendly with a woman older than me. She was a very nice lady, and she and I would often discuss certain topics and weigh in our opinions. One day, we wound up on the subject of Pokémon, a game series that I had been rather fond of since childhood. She admitted that she had never let her children play the games, due to a belief that they taught bad morals.<br />
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I pressed her on this, and though she had a fairly accurate grasp of the series' battle mechanics (although she described them as "summoning monsters to perform magical spells in order to kill other monsters"), it quickly became apparent to me that most of her information was second-hand, and full of misconceptions, half-truths and outright falsehoods. Her beliefs, it seemed, were a remnant of the moral outrage Pokémon caused in some quarters when it arrived on the scene in the mid-90s.<br />
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One point of aggravation for many youths is the distrust many of their elders show towards new fads or phenomena. It seems that every new, popular thing that children enjoy will be eyed with suspicion or fear by concerned adults. Rock music, the ''Harry Potter'' book series, and even comic books have all been subject to this kind of treatment, with groups of parents and other authority figures banding together to try and put a stop to what they see as devices to corrupt the youth.<br />
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The Pokémon series is no exception. The process of Pokémon evolution, one of the series' key elements, is itself enough to raise the eyebrow of many a religious fundamentalist, who might view anything pertaining to Darwinian theory as sacrilege. This has indeed been a focus for many religious groups who view Pokémon with suspicion. <br />
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However, some rumors about the series from concerned religious leaders border on the absurd: that Gyarados' name means "great orgy" in Arabic, that the original PokeRap played backward contains Satanic messages, and (as claimed by conservative blogger Cornswalled) that the entire series is a plot by Satan to corrupt the youth of America. The aforementioned woman of my acquaintance apparently believed that the Pokémon Gengar was representative of Lucifer. Many of these claims show the telltale sign of a severe moral panic: baseless, sensationalist claims without any research done to confirm them.<br />
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Other controversies arise due to differences in culture. The Pokémon TCG card "Koga's Ninja Trick" originally depicted a manji, a traditional Buddhist symbol. The manji, unfortunately, is the mirror image of the swastika, a Hindu symbol more easily recognized as the logo of the National Socialist Party of Germany - otherwise known as the Nazis. The Jewish Anti-Defamation League was understandably concerned due to the connotations the symbol carries in the Western world, especially with regards to the Jewish community, and complained. The card was edited for the international market and released ''sans'' manji.<br />
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Paradoxically, Pokémon has been banned in the Middle Eastern country of Saudia Arabia for supposedly promoting Zionism (the Saudi mufti claimed that the video and card games feature symbolism including the Jewish Star of David). Other criticisms leveled against the series included the gambling aspect present, as in the Game Corner. Gambling is forbidden by Muslim doctrine, and Saudi Arabia is a very conservative Mulim state, meaning that children becoming desensitized to such habits a valid concern. <br />
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Not all controversy surrounding Pokémon relates to religion or seduction of the innocent. Infamously, the Pokémon Jynx was accused of being a racist caricature of African-Americans by Carol Boston Weatherford, who compared the Pokémon to Dragon Ball's Mr. Popo, a genie whose appearance has also often been criticized for being culturally insensitive. <br />
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This controversy ultimately caused Nintendo to change Jynx's skin color from black to purple. Even in the latest printings of the Pokémon Adventures manga, the shading of Jynx's skin has been lightened in order to avoid bringing back memories of the incident. <br />
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Another racial controversy spread through the Pokémon fandom like wildfire in mid-2010, concerning the design of Lenora (Aloe in Japan), the series' first black Gym Leader. The controversy centered around the apron Lenora wears, which some felt made the character resemble the "Mammy" archetype, a racial stereotype of African-Americans that depicts a black woman as an obedient domestic servant, often of middle age and overweight. Flame wars concerning the topic quickly erupted, and got so bad that for a while, the Bulbagarden forums banned discussion of it.<br />
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No formal complaints were made regarding Lenora's appearance, but when the anime episode "A Night In Nacrene City Museum!" aired in its dubbed form, The Pokémon Company International decided that it was better to be safe than sorry and edited Lenora's apron out.<br />
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Most Pokémon controversy cropped up when the series was at its peak in the 1990s, but as long as the series continues, it is certain that more will crop up. Only time will tell what these controversies will be, and how the fandom and public alike will deal with them. One thing's for sure: humans can find offense in almost everything, and for better or worse, the Pokémon series seems a lightning rod for controversy.</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Translating_the_Blog_Entries_of_Mr._Shudo&diff=35938Bulbagraphic:Translating the Blog Entries of Mr. Shudo2011-09-11T21:48:55Z<p>Evkl: Created with the new article assistant.</p>
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From 2005 to 2010, Takeshi Shudo, former series constructor of the Pokémon anime, posted a series of blogs on his website. Some were entries were about personal matters and various shows he worked on, while others reflected on his time spent conceiving and writing the Pokemon anime. While Mr. Shudo completed his column as a whole before his death, only a few Pokémon entries have been translated so far. Those entries can be seen [http://www.freewebs.com/rocketshipper/takeshishudosblogs.htm here].<br />
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A user on Bulbagarden who goes by jessierocketka stumbled upon his blogs one day. Being a huge Rocket-Dan fan, she was kind enough to translate all of his Rocket themed ones for her fellow Rocket fans. These entries ended up revealing some interesting information on how the show was run, as well as revealing Mr. Shudo's thoughts on parts of the anime.<br />
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The translated entries start off with Mr. Shudo talking about how he created the personalities for all the main characters. He wanted Pokémon to appeal to adults as well as children, so he made the rocket trio more complex so they would entertain the older viewers. He created the Rocket-Dan so Pokémon could be an anime the family could enjoy, not just a children's anime.<br />
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Unfortunately, with television at the end of the day being a business, he was not able to completely convey the show he wanted. He refers to man called "Omae-sama" who he seemed to constantly have disagreements with on how the show should run, namely with the Rocket-Dan. It was easier for the writers to have the anime have a formulaic format with them "blasting off" at the end of the day, rather than come up with more original ideas.<br />
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While Mr. Shudo hated that he could never stand up for what he wanted the shout be, and didn't like what it became, there are some interesting pieces of information. Mr. Shudo revealed things such as the Rocket voice actors being the ones who wanted their motto in every episode. When the anime was going to change with the start of Advanced Generation, it was debated between Kasumi and the Rocket-Dan as to who would get the boot. While Shudo felt bad for Kasumi, he felt the Rocket-Dan were more important.<br />
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He also went into the detailed characterization on the Rockets. He observed how much self-respect they have, and how they are good-natured at heart. Shudo does not see them as hopeless characters, just people who because of personal circumstances stopped leading an honest life. He also views them as very independent people. Their white uniforms were self-made to retain their individuality, even though the Rocket-Dan belong to a huge criminal enterprise. Mr. Shudo notes that while it may appear they're kowtowing to their boss, when the boss isn't around, the Rocket-Dan do as they please.<br />
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This is only part of what these blogs reveal. Mr. Shudo goes into much more detail about the second movie, and how the movie's theme is coexistence. He also delves into his own philosophies on life. And while the blogs may seem to end on a sad note, I feel there's a resolution to his story. Shortly after Mr. Shudo's death, the man he referees to as "Omae-sama", reflected on Mr. Shudo's work in Pokémon, noting how he created the Rocket-Dan and their motto, and prayed for his happiness in the next world. To me, it felt as if he recognized how much Mr. Shudo cared for the Rockets, which puts a more positive spin on the negativity of him in the blogs.<br />
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These blog entries also caused a bit of controversy among the shipping community. In one the entries, Mr. Shudo talks about how Kasumi didn't follow Satoshi in his journey due to a crush. It was a "fake scene" to make her existence in the series stand out. Adding that Kasumi falling in love with Satoshi would make things too complicated. <br />
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He also went into a cut scene from the second movie where Kasumi was giving CPR to Satoshi. He was worried that people would misunderstand the scene, since she only wanted him to live so her existence wouldn't become weaker. In general, he didn't like what he did to the character and how her reason for being on the show wasn't very justified.<br />
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As an aspiring writer, I found all of the entries thus far to be a fascinating read. Not just because I'm a huge fan of the Rockets, but also for the insight into how the show was run, as well as other tips he gives out. If you haven't read them yet, I urge you to do so now. It may be a bit of a long read, but I feel all fans of the Pokémon anime can get something out of them.<br />
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As I said earlier, only a few of these blog entries have been fully translated thus far. If you're fluent in Japanese, I ask you to help out the fandom in translating the rest of these. (untranslated entries can be found [http://www.style.fm/as/05_column/05_shudo_bn.shtml here]) Who knows what insights we'll discover next.</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:The_Rainbow_Wings_of_Arcion:_%22Song_of_the_Mage%27s_Tomb%22&diff=35937Bulbagraphic:The Rainbow Wings of Arcion: "Song of the Mage's Tomb"2011-09-11T21:39:04Z<p>Evkl: Created with the new article assistant.</p>
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'''Episode 1: The Minstrel's Proposal'''<br />
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''In the world of Arcion, tales tell of mystical artifacts large and small. The rarest of these are those dating from the Sealing, when the demon overseer Jouzro imprisoned Thiana, goddess of light, inside a large crystal. She will only be freed by those daring enough to find the elemental medallions that awaken her envoy, the god Pokemon Arceus.<br />
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Many travel across the land, hoping to discover one of the medallions or something dating from the Sealing, but there are a few bands of treasure hunters that are not focused on the riches and glory. <br />
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One of the more renowned are the Rainbow Wings, a group of three friends who live for helping those in need as much as they do looking for treasure. Consisting of Ash, the gung-ho warrior with a song in his heart; Dawn, the intelligent and methodical ranger; and Brock, a wise and carefree mage, they spend their days exploring Arcion and lending a helping hand to all who ask.<br />
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Little do they know, what starts as a routine retrieval mission is only the starting point for the quest of a lifetime...''<br />
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A brown haired boy set his lantern on a stand, illuminating the simple storeroom that served as his magical forge. While the many items strewn about the floor and spilling out of the numerous wooden cabinets lining the walls didn't look any different from the wares found in the marketplace, he was proud at the fact that he had forged them all, from the smallest ring to the magnificent rainbow banner that hung over the entryway--not by fire and hammer, but by the magical energies of the goddess Shirista.<br />
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He carefully stepped over some clay pots and a few shreds of fabric to reach a table that stood in the center of the room, paying no mind to the slight breeze that rippled his white and blue robes. Next, he held a finger skyward and whispered a few words in an unknown language, creating the illusion that his fingertip had been engulfed in a bluish-purple flame. "Thy power flows purely, never unwavering." he chanted as he drew a glyph that resembled a sword on the table. "I call upon the rainbow of elemental blades! Harmony Blade!" With that, a sword appeared on the table in a flash of rainbow light.<br />
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"Brock? What are you doing up so early?" a male voice asked, startling the mage from his work. He turned and heaved a sigh of relief when he saw a black haired boy framed in the doorway, the raw magic on the table giving his royal blue tunic and red cape an otherworldly glow.<br />
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"I'm making Dawn a shortsword, Ash." Brock replied as he used his still glowing finger to trim a few inches of mithril off the sword's blade. "So she can cut through brush and have another weapon in close combat."<br />
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"How do you do that burning finger thing?" Ash wondered, piqued in how his friend's finger appeared to be burning, yet he not be in pain. Granted, he had known mages had mysterious powers since he had first met Brock three years before, but the burning finger vexed him most.<br />
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"To start, this is not fire on my finger, but the energy of creation granted to me by Shirista." Brock explained as he shaped the sword's guard into a pair of wings. "You would have to be awakened as a mage to understand how it works." Ash nodded as Brock colored the guard silver and added some gold arcs to the blue leather grip. A sphere of emeralds and pearls in the pommel completed the blade.<br />
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"Well, if you need to find Dawn, she's watching for Taiva under the Great Tree." Ash assured Brock as he departed. Brock nodded, dispeled his spell, tidied his work area, and snapped, conjuring a case to carry the new sword. After retrieving his lantern, he came back upstairs into an old guest room, passed by his own room and the dining area before exiting through the foyer to the path outside.<br />
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A whistle's familiar melody led him off the path and up the hill where the giant willow tree that they affectionately called "The Great Tree" stood. Ash was already present, playing a reel on a silver whistle decorated with an ivy inlay. A black haired girl in a dull red tunic with white feathers on the sleeves was also present, calmly looking out on the puffy clouds in the sky and the wood and stone buildings of the town in the distance.<br />
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"I come bearing a gift, Dawn." Brock began as he opened the case, allowing the girl to admire the blade inside. "I forged it just a while ago..."<br />
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"That explains what you were doing in the forge before the sun was up." Dawn mused as she gently took the small sheath and drew the small blade. "It's beautiful...what enchantments did you put in it?"<br />
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"I call it the Winged Shortsword of the Mystic." Brock smiled. "It will protect the wielder from curses, hexes, and other demonic spells."<br />
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"Perfect for going through tombs and crypts!" Dawn agreed as she made a few swipes at the air with the small sword.<br />
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"I'll be happy to spar with you later." Ash offered before a black, grey, and white bird landed at his feet clutching a scroll in its beak. "Oh, Taiva!" he gasped, surprised that the Starly had come to him and not Dawn.<br />
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"Is that a new mission for us?" Dawn asked as she took the scroll and read it over as Taiva fluttered away into one of the Great Tree's branches. "Some time ago, the Safeda branch of the Enclave of Singers commenced a grand project for a museum of magical and enchanted instruments, so that the ancient songs and instruments are not lost due to careless treasure hunters. One instrument that has yet to find its way into the collection is the Dancing Flute of the Goddess, said to have been owned by a great mage. Meet the Enclave's envoy at the Rising Moltres for more information."<br />
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"Not the tavern..." Brock groaned--the endless fights and drunken songs usually meant that he would leave with a few scratches and bruises--if he was lucky.<br />
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"I have no control over where a client chooses to meet us." Dawn assured the jittery mage as she got up from the grass and started back towards the simple stone house. "So gather your supplies and come on!"<br />
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"I'll take the whistle just in case some barmaid tries to flirt with you too." Ash added, making Brock blush with embarrassment. He just sighed and snapped three times, summoning his supply bag, a wand made of seasoned spruce, and a silver crescent moon shaped harp inlaid with sapphires.<br />
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"If you do have to sing a song, please don't sing about fiddles made from dead girl's bones." Ash sighed when he saw the harp--the tragic ballad in question lost its tear jerking power when he heard it hundreds of times a day.<br />
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"So? The tune is sweet sounding and simple to play!" Brock protested as Ash returned with his sword and supply bag.<br />
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"That may be true, but we lose all pity for the poor girl after the fiftieth time you sing it." Dawn muttered as she slung her rowan bow and a quiver of arrows on her back, then led the others down the dirt path into town. "Besides, this is a minstrel we're meeting--maybe he or she will teach you some other song."<br />
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'''To Be Continued... '''</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Going_Gray:_A_Look_Forward_in_Generation_V&diff=35936Bulbagraphic:Going Gray: A Look Forward in Generation V2011-09-11T21:35:30Z<p>Evkl: Created with the new article assistant.</p>
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''Warning: spoilers about the end of Black and White are ahead.''<br />
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Well, it’s nearly been a year since the Japanese launch of the fifth generation of Pokémon games, Pokémon Black and Pokémon White versions, and the games have really been explored and played out to the fullest by thousands of loyal fans. In hindsight there is nothing actually in the game that hasn’t been talked about on the internet, which only leaves room for one thing: speculation! Yes, speculation about the next game in the series, Pokémon “Grey” has been an ongoing topic on many Pokémon forums and speculation on possible Ruby and Sapphire remakes aren’t far behind.<br />
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The highly speculated-on third version to Pokémon Black And White is a frequent topic of discussion on all the big Pokémon forums. Many people are guessing what its name will be: Cobalt, Spectrum, even Pokémon Pink has been suggested! However after reasoning most people are unanimous that the name of the next game will be Pokémon Grey, to tie in with the colour pattern of this generation.<br />
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What will Grey hold for us? Many want it to be less of a third version and more of a sequel, as at the end of Black and White it is clearly shown that N flies away with his respective legendary dragon and that Ghetsis has escaped along with the Shadow Triad. Kyurem’s seeming lack of prominence in the plotline also begs to wonder if he’ll be an important factor in the new game, possibly acting like a Rayquaza or Giratina from past games. Much speculation is also centred on whether he is in fact the hollow husk and leftovers of the ancient dragon that Reshirem and Zekrom once split from, or even perhaps the withered form of the ‘Great King’ referred to in the Abyssal Ruins. How the Musketeer Quadrant and the Genies fit into this also hasn’t been particularly exploited, and we have no hints as to how they’ll fit into the storyline. All of this leaves a new game very open with a lot of room to change things up from the norm.<br />
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Surprisingly, speculation on Ruby and Sapphire remakes is almost as big as a sequel to Black and White. Older fans are arguing whether it should be a sequel to the original games or a remake, and the newer crowd are looking forward to some interesting gameplay and access to some Hoenn Pokémon! Nonetheless there are many theories and wants by fans flying around, and unsurprisingly as these games were some of Pokémon’s most revolutionary! The introduction of a redefined IV system, the introduction of Natures and Abilities, and even those darned Contests and Double Battles which you learned to love; all improvements from their Gold/Silver/Crystal predecessors.<br />
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One of the biggest hopes of many fans is a plotline more intertwined with the legendary Pokémon and specifically the Regi side plot, as now with the trio leader Regigigas it could be an important event in the game. Rayquaza’s role too is speculated at, as he could either be in his dormant Ruby and Sapphire role or his role in Emerald as a peacekeeper between Kyogre and Groudon. Nonetheless in a region supposedly heavily entwined in its mythology there was a real lack of it in the originals, and many hope it rectifies this by taking a more Platinum like approach, using both the Weather Trio and the legendary Golems or Eon duo.<br />
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One of the features in the original Ruby/Sapphire games that were quite unused was the Double Battles. Although there was numerous more in Emerald, in the original it mostly constituted of Liza & Tate, Little Girls dressed in pink and Brother and Sisters swimming in the ocean. For one of the new features it was quite underused. My hope is that in the new generation it could become more commonplace, with battles ranging from Team Aqua and Magma grunts to more Veteran double battles, which could only be found once in Meteor Falls in the originals.<br />
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The speculation surrounding Pokémon Grey and the Ruby/Sapphire remakes has been highly speculated on and extremely interesting to me as a reader, and this will only continue as more clues and pieces of information are released. However one thing that everyone can agree on is that the future of the Pokémon games looks very fun and interesting. The workers of Game Freak are most likely looking upon drafts of these games and thinking the same thing. <br />
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''Thanks to Psystrike for help with this article.''</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Balance_Dissonance_in_Pok%C3%A9mon:_Challenge_in_Acquisition&diff=35935Bulbagraphic:Balance Dissonance in Pokémon: Challenge in Acquisition2011-09-11T19:23:47Z<p>Evkl: Created with the new article assistant.</p>
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In competitive battling, we have great Pokémon, and we have underwhelming Pokémon. Usually, the great Pokémon are hard to obtain, but the underwhelming ones are easier to get. Some like Rattata and Pidgey are underwhelming, but at least they are easy to get. On the other hand, we have things like Metagross and Groudon, who are harder to get, but are great Pokémon. This is a part of balance. When a Pokémon require a lot of effort to obtain, players need to work hard to get them so that it feels rewarding, and for those underwhelming ones, it is fair that they are easy to get, so that there is a reason to get them: they are easy to pick up and are able to be quickly trained. This is natural. However, there are exemptions to this rule. Some Pokémon are easy to get but are naturally strong, and some Pokémon are hard to get but are quite underwhelming, which feels unnatural because there is a dissonance between the effort and the reward. It is not known if the developers intended to have exceptions in terms of balance in this case, though. Here are some of the exemptions that I can find that fits the criteria I mentioned:<br />
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'''''Easy to obtain but Powerful''''''<br />
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'''Staraptor'''<br />
Staraptor is a very powerful Pokémon, thanks to having a great Attack stat and its Speed is also great, has great abilities and to top this, it learns the perfects moves. There’s Brave Bird and Double-Edge for the essential STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), Close Combat for coverage, U-turn to ensure you have an advantageous matchup and Roost for some healing.<br />
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The thing is, it is very easy to obtain a Starly or a Staravia. It’s one of the common Pokémon in Sinnoh, and there aren’t any thresholds in points when it comes to obtaining a Staravia in Dream World. Staraptor may not be available in the wild, but it is considerably easy to level one up and its evolution is at a good level. Staraptor: easy to get, but one of the great offensive Pokémon.<br />
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'''Swampert'''<br />
Generally, the starter Pokémon are easy to get, since you can choose your starter in the beginning. Here, I am using Swampert as an example because it is a great Pokémon to use. Swampert’s advantages lie in the good power in its attacks in addition to its generally great bulk. With a great range of offensive moves, Swampert is a contender. Even its type combination is great because Grass is the only weakness, and Grass is not the best offensive type.<br />
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As I have stated before, starter Pokémon are easy to obtain, so you can grab a Mudkip from the professor and start, and Mudkip’s not hard to train either. So basically, starter Pokémon that are great also fits this category, like Infernape.<br />
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'''''Hard to obtain but Underwhelming'''''<br />
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'''Regigigas'''<br />
It’s really no competition for Regigigas in this category. Its stats and range of Physical attacks may be the best reason to praise Regigigas, but it has flaws that repulse the best players from its usage. Its flaws is mainly stemmed from its cursed ability Slow Start. The ability is slow to get disabled, since you need to stall for five turns while Regigigas is hanging around, which is bad because Regigigas can be dealt faster than it recovers, where the opponent might Toxic Regigigas or even set up on it. It does not help that Regigigas is denied the ability to Protect or Rest, making its stalling much harder. On the bright side, its ability is easy to get rid of in Doubles.<br />
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You will see Regigigas in Snowpoint Temple, but you can’t obtain one because it is inactive. Actually, you need all three Regis from Hoenn to get Regigigas active, but obtaining each member is already considered troublesome, meaning transferring them to Sinnoh makes it even more troublesome. There are the Regis in Sinnoh as well, but you need an event Regigigas to unlock them, which is even more of a hassle because you can’t get anymore of event Regigigas at this point. You may think Regigigas is great because it’s hard to get, but for the difficulty to get one, it’s rather underwhelming.<br />
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'''Phione'''<br />
Phione is basically a lesser Manaphy, because it has less moves and lower stats than Manaphy, and it itself don’t have its own exclusive moves to differentiate itself from Manaphy. Needless to say, there is not much reason to use Phione over Manaphy, and even then, there are other Pokémon better than Phione in pretty much any role. It is actually not easy to get Phione itself. Obtaining Manaphy is already not an easy task because you need a Pokémon Ranger game to finally get the egg to transfer. As for Phione, you need to do an extra step to get it, which is to breed Manaphy with Ditto. This is an appropriate difficulty to get Manaphy, but for Phione, this obtained method is considered troublesome. Still, you get an unlimited supply of them if you want to.<br />
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There are other forms of balance in a Pokémon besides difficulty in acquisition, so some of the Pokémon that fits the categories of “hard to obtain but underwhelming” and “easy to obtain by great” has other forms of difficulties or ease that makes them more balanced, but these are some examples that I think are quite appropriate in this situation because their other challenges are insufficient in their overall balance. I could list more Pokémon, but ultimately, the word limit prevents me from going further. I hope you enjoyed reading this article as much as I have writing it.<br />
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''Thanks for reading.''</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Are_You_A_Baller%3F&diff=35934Bulbagraphic:Are You A Baller?2011-09-11T19:18:36Z<p>Evkl: Created with the new article assistant.</p>
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Trainers take the use of Poké Balls for granted. In the games, they're cheap to the point of ubiquity and make catching 'em all possible. In the anime, they're everywhere, too, holding every trianer's Pocket Monster, except for a certain yellow rodent who stages a one-Pokémon protest. This is seen as one of Pikachu's endearing qualities, but it's possible that Pikachu realizes something that Ash, his friends, and, in fact, everyone in the Pokémon world has overlooked: the “capturing” system is almost certainly unethical.<br />
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First, we should establish a pair of fundamental assumptions about how Poké Balls capture Pokémon. We can reasonably assume that the “shrinking” process by which Pokémon fit into their Poké Balls is painless. If it caused injury or discomfort, it's unlikely that any Pokémon would ever obey their trainers. We can also assume the shrinking process keeps the Pokémon within the Poké Ball and does not transfer them somewhere else. The energy required to transfer a Pokémon instantaneously from a storage space to the Poké Ball would be even less feasible than shrinking it into a Poké Ball.<br />
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So, a Pokémon is captured painlessly and then stored in its Poké Ball while it waits to be released. If a Pokémon is kept in suspended animation within their Poké Ball, they will be confused and disoriented every time they are released for battle. A Pokémon will be summoned for use, and when it completes its task (knocking out another Pokémon), it will feel a ball bump against its side, see a flash of light, and then—nothing. It reappears somewhere new, called upon to fight a different creature, possibly in a place it does not recognize. And the process repeats hundreds of times during a Pokémon's life.<br />
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The situation is worse if a Pokémon is fully aware of its surroundings from inside a Poké Ball. Whether or not the enclosure is lighted, there is very little room for a Staraptor to spread its wings, a Stantler to spread its legs, or a Snorlax to spread out and sleep. Keeping a Pokémon able to hear all the sounds of the world outside its Poké Ball but prevented from seeing any of the world around it is incredibly cruel. Before capture, Pokémon roam free; being held in a small box, unable to roam, would be a Pokémon rights travesty worse than any animal zoo in the non-Pokémon world.<br />
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The only group in the Pokémon world that has expressed any reservations about the way trainers capture Pokémon is Team Plasma . While Plasma is fundamentally corrupt, its founding principles provide compelling arguments. Keeping Pokémon capture local and avoiding it when necessary seem like eminently reasonable pursuits for trainers. Reducing the reliance of trainers on capture via the Poké Ball and requiring relationships to be built on trust and mutual benefit seems more positive.<br />
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The fact that it took a pair of rebellious, outside-the-box thinkers to expose the barbarity of the system is evidence that the Pokémon world is caught in a plutocratic stranglehold. One of the only major companies in the Pokémon world is Silph Co., the manufacturer of Poké Balls. And Poké Balls alone must account for a substantial portion of a trainer's yearly spending. If an anti-Poké Ball movement took root, it could undermine the Pokémon world's entire economy and bankrupt Silph Co. One of the major drivers of consumption would disappear.<br />
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Because of a reliance on the Poké Ball economy, Silph must work hard to ensure that trainers want to use Poké Balls, and they do an excellent job. The reward players receive upon freeing Silph from Team Rocket is not money, a vacation, or a nice watch—it is the perfect Poké Ball, the Master Ball. That sends a clear message to trainers: “help us out, and we will help you—by ensuring that you can capture even the most difficult-to-obtain Pokémon. Without our technology, you know you couldn't capture that Ho-oh.<br />
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The standard routine for captured Pokémon is clearly unethical. Leaving Pokémon in Poké Balls for the majority of their day and releasing them at random is confusing and disorienting even the best-case scenario. There may be times when it makes sense to keep Pokémon in Poké Balls, such as while riding a bike or taking a bus or train. Similarly, large Pokémon like Steelix or Wailord may not be the best candidates to take for a stroll on a narrow path. But this should be the exception, not the rule.<br />
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Pokémon should be kept out of their Poké Balls whenever possible. The Poké Ball is a cruel, corporatist device that benefits only the moneyed interests in the Pokémon world. Poké Balls trample on the rights of the creatures that make Pokémon trainers successful, and distort the moral compass of trainers who should—and occasionally do—know better.</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Archive/Issue_1&diff=35559Bulbagraphic:Archive/Issue 12011-08-27T18:07:48Z<p>Evkl: Adding our E-reader link.</p>
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* ''[[Bulbagraphic:The Shipper's Paradise, Abridged|A guide to navigating the Shipper's Paradise]]''<br />
** A quick guide to one of the hidden gems on the Bulbagarden Forums.<br />
* ''[[Bulbagraphic:A Globally Intriguing Experience|A Globally Intriguing Experience]]''<br />
** Exploring GPX+, a Pokémon adoptable game.<br />
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** Curious about how Pokémon get along in daycare? This guide will get you started!<br />
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A few years ago, “shipping” had a section all to itself on BMGF. In those times, one might see it as “a lawless battle ground” where respect boundaries were crossed on more than one occasion. “Shippers’ Paradise” is now a top-level forum, and as the title suggests, serves as a haven for all those who wish to discuss their romantic Poké-couples (with proper restrictions in place, of course).<br />
<br />
Due to the subjectivity of the matter, these forums have a very organized and strict set of rules. There is little tolerance toward trolling and flaming due to “shipping debate fiascos” that occurred before these regulations were put in place. Ship vs. Ship combat tends to be looked down upon; though, they were the focal point of discussion at a certain time. This is one of the few sections that allow thread necromancy, to prevent clutter or repeat threads. <br />
<br />
During the Team Rocket takeover in March of 2010, all the threads were closed by Hun, due to love being “inconsequential” and a “hindrance to the Rocket’s plans.” Soon after, the forums were overhauled – at least ten people from each of the old main shipping threads had to mail the main moderator of the section one sentence explaining why they should have a new thread.<br />
<br />
The largest and most active shipping threads include PokeShipping (Ash x Misty), RocketShipping (James x Jessie) and AdvanceShipping (Ash x May) along with several others like PearlShipping (Ash x Dawn). Once in a blue moon, there will be a popular crack shipping (a couple with no canon “hints” or have never met in canon) that gain a respectable following. The most prominent examples that come to mind are the ToxicBoltShipping thread and the HonorShipping, which advocate Lt. Surge x Koga and Morty x Falkner, respectively. <br />
<br />
Along with discussion on the couples, Shippers’ Paradise houses discussion on shipping in general. Examples include sexualities on different characters (particularly Ash and Jame’s), “shipping sins,” and multiple shippings lists. The “shipping pictures” thread was a place for posting fanart and was very active back when a user was allowed to “pic spam” the thread without giving proper credit. Now a days, crediting the original artist with a link is mandatory, for courtesy reasons among other things.<br />
<br />
Activity in the threads has waned in recent months, as well as shipping in general. The shipping community is fairly segregated, with mutual discussion being very limited. If trends continue the way they are, with multishipping becoming increasingly popular, it truly will be a Shippers’ Paradise.</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:The_Shipper%27s_Paradise,_Abridged&diff=35533Bulbagraphic:The Shipper's Paradise, Abridged2011-08-18T04:13:39Z<p>Evkl: </p>
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A few years ago, “shipping” had a section all to itself on BMGF. In those times, one might see it as “a lawless battle ground” where respect boundaries were crossed on more than one occasion. “Shippers’ Paradise” is now a subsection of the Pokémon World section, and as the title suggests, serves as a haven for all those who wish to discuss their romantic Poké-couples (with proper restrictions in place, of course).<br />
<br />
Due to the subjectivity of the matter, these forums have a very organized and strict set of rules. There is little tolerance toward trolling and flaming due to “shipping debate fiascos” that occurred before these regulations were put in place. Ship vs. Ship combat tends to be looked down upon; though, they were the focal point of discussion at a certain time. This is one of the few sections that allow thread necromancy, to prevent clutter or repeat threads. <br />
<br />
During the Team Rocket takeover in March of 2010, all the threads were closed by Hun, due to love being “inconsequential” and a “hindrance to the Rocket’s plans.” Soon after, the forums were overhauled – at least ten people from each of the old main shipping threads had to mail the main moderator of the section one sentence explaining why they should have a new thread.<br />
<br />
The largest and most active shipping threads include PokeShipping (Ash x Misty), RocketShipping (James x Jessie) and AdvanceShipping (Ash x May) along with several others like PearlShipping (Ash x Dawn). Once in a blue moon, there will be a popular crack shipping (a couple with no canon “hints” or have never met in canon) that gain a respectable following. The most prominent examples that come to mind are the ToxicBoltShipping thread and the HonorShipping, which advocate Lt. Surge x Koga and Morty x Falkner, respectively. <br />
<br />
Along with discussion on the couples, Shippers’ Paradise houses discussion on shipping in general. Examples include sexualities on different characters (particularly Ash and Jame’s), “shipping sins,” and multiple shippings lists. The “shipping pictures” thread was a place for posting fanart and was very active back when a user was allowed to “pic spam” the thread without giving proper credit. Now a days, crediting the original artist with a link is mandatory, for courtesy reasons among other things.<br />
<br />
Activity in the threads has waned in recent months, as well as shipping in general. The shipping community is fairly segregated, with mutual discussion being very limited. If trends continue the way they are, with multishipping becoming increasingly popular, it truly will be a Shippers’ Paradise.</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Archive/Issue_1&diff=35515Bulbagraphic:Archive/Issue 12011-08-18T02:23:58Z<p>Evkl: Updated namespaces</p>
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| style="padding-top:4px; font-size:120%;" | '''''The National Bulbagraphic''''' delivers your opinions, stories, and essays every month. To have your work featured, get in touch with an Editor. <!-- list indicative only as I don't know who's actually on staff--><br />
* {{u|evkl}} — National Bulbagraphic Managing Editor<br />
* {{u|RexRacer}} — Bulbanews Editor-in-Chief<br />
* {{u|the dark lord trombonator}} — Bulbanews Managing Editor<br />
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;Also in this edition<br />
* ''[[Bulbagraphic:The Shipper's Paradise, Abridged|A guide to navigating the Shipper's Paradise]]''<br />
** A quick guide to one of the hidden gems on the Bulbagarden Forums.<br />
* ''[[Bulbagraphic:A Globally Intriguing Experience]]''<br />
** Exploring GPX+, a Pokémon adoptable game.<br />
* ''[[Bulbagraphic:The Basics of Breeding]]''<br />
** Curious about how Pokémon get along in daycare? This guide will get you started!<br />
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* ''[[The Shipper's Paradise, Abridged|A guide to navigating the Shipper's Paradise]]''<br />
** A quick guide to one of the hidden gems on the Bulbagarden Forums.<br />
* ''[[A Globally Intriguing Experience]]''<br />
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'''PokéShipping:''' Girl catches boy on her fishing line. Boy steals her bike. Boy's electric rat fries girl's bike fighting Spearow. Girl get mad at boy. Girl follows boy around, ostensibly to remind him he owes her a bike. Boy and girl become friends. Fandom is never the same again.<br />
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'''AdvanceShipping:''' Girl starts journey. Boy's Pikachu has gone feral. Boy and girl wind up foiling Team Rocket's plan, frying girl's bike. Girl ropes boy into traveling with her. Fandom is never the same again.<br />
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'''PearlShipping:''' Girl finds boy's amnesiac Pikachu. Boy and boy's friend meet up with her and Pikachu, foil Team Rocket scheme. Girl's bike is fried. Boy, girl, and friend decide to travel together; girl acts as boy's cheerleader in Gym battles. At this point fandom saw this coming and is relatively unchanged.<br />
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Ash/Misty, Ash/May, Ash/Dawn. PokeShipping, AdvanceShipping, PearlShipping. The "big three" Shippings around, to be sure (soon to be a "big four" once NegaiShipping (Ash/Iris) gains more prominence). Along with RocketShipping (Jessie/James), PalletShipping (Ash/Gary), and ContestShipping (May/Drew), these are the most widely-supported Ships in the whole of the Pokemon fandom - and, since they all involve the main character and his female traveling companions, the biggest intership rivals.<br />
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PokéShipping is one of the original Pokemon Shippings. Sometimes called Ash And Misty Love, or AAML, there is some evidence that it was originally intended to become canon - though the late Takeshi Shudo denied this. PokeShipping was one side of the infamous Shipping wars of the 90s, with current Bulbagarden owner Archaic as one of its supporters. Its only really big rival at the time was PalletShipping. PokéShipping still maintains a devoted following to this day. Contrary to popular belief, PokéShipping is not a product of the Pokemon dub (although this perception is hardly helped by dub material such as "Misty's Song"), and indeed many PokeShippers only count the original Japanese as canon when looking for PokeShipping "hints."<br />
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PokéShipping seems plausible enough from a realistic standpoint. Opposites attract, as the saying goes. As mentioned before, the Ship may have even been intended to be canon at some point, though this clearly is no longer the case.<br />
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AdvanceShipping, the pairing of Ash and May, was a somewhat unexpected addition to the Pokemon fandom, as the addition of May herself was. Well, perhaps not unexpected, but at the time unique. In AdvanceShipping, PokeShipping found its first serious rival since PalletShipping in the 90s. The relationship between Ash and May in canon is a charming teacher-student one, and it does not seem too far-fetched (or, since it is obligatory to make this joke in a Pokemon article, Farfetch'd) for two pleasant and friendly individuals to wind up as a couple.<br />
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In fact, if one believes a certain Pokedex entry, AdvanceShipping is fated to be. In the ninth movie, Ash and May are diving in the sea when a school of Luvdisc surround them. According to the Pokemon's Dex entry, a couple who sees a school of Luvdisc is fated to be together forever. The Shippiness of the scene is dependant on many factors, including taking Pokédex entries at face value, one's definition of what constitutes a couple, and even whether or not the films are canon.<br />
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PearlShipping, or Ash/Dawn, is one of the more recent Ships to gain prominence in the fandom. Each Ship has its symbols - PokeShipping has the lure that Misty gave to Ash, and AdvanceShipping has the ribbon Ash and May split between each other - and if a symbol had to be chosen for PearlShipping, it is likely that the symbol would be a high five. Supporters of PearlShipping are quite fond of the high fives that Ash and Dawn often shared, and these high fives are one of the Ship's most oft-mentioned hints.<br />
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PearlShippers also hold the anime opening "High Touch" in high regard - the opening was sung by Ash and Dawn's Japanese voice actors, and contains several lines that can be construed as Shippy. The fact that Dawn would often act as Ash's cheerleader during Gym matches is another hint that PearlShippers enjoy bringing up.<br />
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The anime is constantly evolving, and as more characters are added to its cast, more and more Ships will rise to popularity. For now, though, the Ships that have the largest following stand above the rest - PokeShipping, AdvanceShipping, and PearlShipping. The Big Three. And, with the recent addition of Iris to the show's cast, this will evolve into a Big Four. And then, a Big Five, and so on, for as long as the show airs.<br />
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And the Shippers? They wouldn't have it any other way.</div>Evklhttps://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Bulbagraphic:Best_Wishes_Rocket-Dan&diff=35507Bulbagraphic:Best Wishes Rocket-Dan2011-08-17T23:27:12Z<p>Evkl: Created with the new article assistant.</p>
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Best Wishes has brought about many changes to the anime. One of the big ones that has caused much discussion is Musashi, Kojiro, and Nyasu's new attitude. They are no longer the goofy, comedic, blasting off bad guys they once were. They are now serious, competent, and know when to cut their losses and escape, villains. There has been much debate as to the cause of this change, as well as whether or not they're even "in character" anymore. At first glance it would appear to be a drastic change that came out of nowhere, but I believe there's something more going on. This article will be focusing on how they act in the Japanese version, and was updated right before BW043 aired. But before we focus on what's going on with them now, let's go back to Diamond and Pearl to see how they were. <br />
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Character development What stands out the most to people about the Rockets in Diamond and Pearl is Musashi's Contest career. She went from never having won a single ribbon to reaching the Top 4 in the Grand Festival. While Musashi's character development is obvious, what isn't is the way Kojiro, and to a lesser extent Nyasu, have changed as well. Earlier, he and Nyasu was more timid around Musashi. They did what she said, but often didn't like it and made sarcastic comments to each other about it. Now, thanks in part to Musashi becoming more competent in battles and having a better attitude, Kojiro and Nyasu respect her more. Kojiro went from being worried something bad would happen to Manene when she used him in Contest appeals, to happily lending it to her in DP123. When Musashi lost a Contest later on, Nyasu vowed to win her next ribbon for her, something he never would have done before. <br />
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There's also more shared leadership. Kojiro has been taking charge more and more in late Diamond and Pearl such as DP142 where he took charge of the rocket ship that the evil Togepi was controlling, the league episodes where they were selling merchandise, and DP190 where he had the rare opportunity of sitting in the first seat on the Koiking sub, investigating "treasure". They now all seem to work together well and agree on what to do. It's a subtle change, but if you look back at older episodes I'm sure you'll notice a difference. <br />
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So where could the Rockets go from here? Musashi isn't as hotheaded and succeeds at Contests. Kojiro is no longer a wimp, stands up for himself and takes charge. Nyasu is more of a team player. With no Contests or Musicals due to Satoshi being the lone star of the show again, what's left for the Rockets—just more capturing Pikachu and blasting off again? They needed a bigger change, so Best Wishes gave it to them. They even got new uniforms, which they had requested way back in DP002! Out of character? Now that we've established that how the Rockets got to this point, let's deal with the common complaint of how the three, mainly Musashi and Kojiro, are acting out of character. <br />
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In previous regions, Sakaki just gave them busy work to keep them out of the way, but at the end of Diamond and Pearl he specifically called them back to Kanto for a special assignment. They burst into tears of happiness that they finally seemed to be moving their way up in the world. They know this is their big chance and they don't want to blow it. But why are they so competent all of the sudden? I believe it has to do with the trust Sakaki has put in them. When the three believe they can do anything, they're usually very successful. <br />
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How did Musashi win her first ribbon? She believed the Contest was rigged, so she acted like she was unbeatable and won. I'm sure we all remember "Flaming Moltres" but it shows how Kojiro was the same way. When he believed that was the Pokemon that represented him, he thought he could do anything and was successful in his plan until he found out the book was a fake. As for Nyasu, I ask you to remember the episode where he feel in love with a Nyarmar. He was basically unstoppable and even kicked Goukazaru around pretty good until Nyarmar evolved and Nyasu's crush disappeared. For those of you that say Musashi and Kojiro are cold and don't act like friends anymore, I'd like to direct you to BW002. While they act serious and formal during the call to Sakaki, once that ends they act cheerful and excited about their new mission. They basically seem to switch between normal mode and serious mode, but they really haven't had any downtime (or screen time) to be themselves. <br />
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However, this will soon change. The preview for BW043 shows Nyasu acting like his regular self. He's shown in the previews as silly and goofy, showing he's still very much the same character as always. It's unknown what exactly Musashi and Kojiro will be up to during their new mission, but there's no reason to think Nyasu is the only character who is still the same.<br />
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With Best Wishes only about a quarter of the way through, things are bound to change even more. Will upcoming episodes more blatantly show they still have their old personalities? Will upcoming missions change them even more so? We'll just have to sit back and watch what the writers come up for the trio next.</div>Evkl