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{{franchise infobox
|name=''Pokémon''
|image=[[File:Pokémon_Franchise_Logo.png|250px]]<br>Wordmark for the ''Pokémon'' franchise used since 1998.
|first=''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Red and Green Versions}}'' (1996)
|latest=''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Legends: Z-A}}'' (2025)
}}
'''''Pokémon''''', also known as '''''Pocket Monsters''''' in East Asia, is a {{wp|media franchise}} owned by [[Nintendo]], [[Game Freak]], and {{iw|bulbapedia|Creatures, Inc.}}, centered around a series of {{wp|Monster-taming game|monster-catching}} {{wp|Role-playing game|role-playing game}}s developed by Game Freak.

==History in the ''Super Mario'' franchise==
===''Yoshi's Story''===
In the sewer-type levels of ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'' like [[Jelly Pipe]] and [[Torrential Maze]], newspaper clippings in the background read "Pikachu".

===''Wario Land 3''===
In ''[[Wario Land 3]]'', one of the treasures in [[The Big Bridge]] is a {{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Pikachu}}.

===''Paper Mario''===
In ''[[Paper Mario]]'', when the tiger-pattern [[Li'l Oink]] runs away, it drops a [[Thunder Rage]]. Combined with its yellow body with red cheeks, this makes reference to Pikachu.

==''Donkey Konga'' series==
([[Pokémon Main Theme]] and [[Pokémon Theme]])

===''Super Mario Maker''===
In ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'', there are [[Mystery Mushroom]] [[Costume Mario|costume]]s of Pikachu, Charizard, Jigglypuff, Mewtwo, Lucario, and Greninja, all of which correspond to [[amiibo]] figures released for ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]''. In celebration of the {{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon 20th Anniversary}}, the [[I Choose You!]] event course was released on February 11, 2016. Depending on the route the player takes, they can unlock costumes of either Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle. Unlike the Pokémon costumes present in the base game, these costumes use custom sound effects originating from the first generation of ''Pokémon'' games. 

;List of costumes from ''Pokémon''
{|class="wikitable sortable col6left" style="text-align:center;--bg2:#6B8CFF;--darkbg2:#000E47"
!data-sort-type="number"|#
!class="unsortable"|Image
!data-sort-type="alphabetical"width="6%"|Costume
!width="10%"|Origin
!width="23%"|Unlock method
!class="unsortable"|Notes
|-id=45
|45
|[[File:SMM Pikachu.png|48x45px]]
|{{iw|bulbapedia|Pikachu|id=Pokémon}}{{anchor|Pikachu}}
|''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red Version/Blue Version}}''
|Clear 100 Mario Challenge on Normal setting or harder<br>'''or'''<br>Use any Pikachu amiibo
|Based on Pikachu's overworld sprite from the Nintendo DS ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon games|Pokémon}}'' games, with the outlines removed and featuring more vibrant colorings to fit ''Super Mario Bros.''{{'}}s aesthetics. The default ''Super Mario Bros.'' sounds are used rather than new, ''Pokémon''-themed sounds.
|-id=46
|46
|[[File:CharizardSMM.png|66x60px]]
|{{iw|bulbapedia|Charizard|id=Pokémon}}{{anchor|Charizard}}
|''Pokémon Red Version/Blue Version''
|Clear 100 Mario Challenge on Normal setting or harder<br>'''or'''<br>Use any Charizard amiibo
|Based on Charizard's overworld sprite from the Nintendo DS ''Pokémon'' games, with the outlines removed and featuring more vibrant colorings to fit ''Super Mario Bros.''{{'}}s aesthetics. The default ''Super Mario Bros.'' sounds are used rather than new, ''Pokémon''-themed sounds.
|-id=47
|47
|[[File:SMM Jigglypuff.png|39x42px]]
|{{iw|bulbapedia|Jigglypuff|id=Pokémon}}{{anchor|Jigglypuff}}
|''Pokémon Red Version/Blue Version''
|Clear 100 Mario Challenge on Normal setting or harder<br>'''or'''<br>Use any Jigglypuff amiibo 
|Based on Jigglypuff's overworld sprite from the Nintendo DS ''Pokémon'' games, with the outlines removed and featuring more vibrant colorings to fit ''Super Mario Bros.''{{'}}s aesthetics. The default ''Super Mario Bros.'' sounds are used rather than new, ''Pokémon''-themed sounds.
|-id=48
|48
|[[File:SMM Mewtwo.png|54x63px]]
|{{iw|bulbapedia|Mewtwo|id=Pokémon}}{{anchor|Mewtwo}}
|''Pokémon Red Version/Blue Version''
|Clear 100 Mario Challenge on Normal setting or harder<br>'''or'''<br>Use any Mewtwo amiibo
|Based on Mewtwo's overworld sprite from the Nintendo DS ''Pokémon'' games, with the outlines removed and featuring more vibrant colorings to fit ''Super Mario Bros.''{{'}}s aesthetics. The default ''Super Mario Bros.'' sounds are used rather than new, ''Pokémon''-themed sounds.
|-id=49
|49
|[[File:SMM Lucario.png|54x63px]]
|{{iw|bulbapedia|Lucario|id=Pokémon}}{{anchor|Lucario}}
|''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond Version/Pearl Version}}''
|Clear 100 Mario Challenge on Expert setting or harder<br>'''or'''<br>Use any Lucario amiibo 
|Based on Lucario's overworld sprite from the Nintendo DS ''Pokémon'' games, with the outlines removed and featuring more vibrant colorings to fit ''Super Mario Bros.''{{'}}s aesthetics. The default ''Super Mario Bros.'' sounds are used rather than new, ''Pokémon''-themed sounds.
|-id=50
|50
|[[File:SMM Greninja.png|51x66px]]
|{{iw|bulbapedia|Greninja|id=Pokémon}}{{anchor|Greninja}}
|''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X/Y}}''
|Clear 100 Mario Challenge on Expert setting or harder<br>'''or'''<br>Use any Greninja amiibo 
|An original sprite. The default ''Super Mario Bros.'' sounds are used rather than new, ''Pokémon''-themed sounds.
|-id=122
|122
|[[File:SMM-CostumeMario-Bulbasaur.png|51x42px]]
|{{iw|bulbapedia|Bulbasaur|id=Pokémon}}{{anchor|Bulbasaur}}
|''Pokémon Red Version/Blue Version/{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow Version}}''
|Clear the [[I Choose You!]] Event Course by picking the Bulbasaur path
|Unlike the other ''Pokémon'' costumes already available in the game, the costume uses sound effects from the first ''Pokémon'' games: the level-up tune plays upon touching the Mystery Mushroom, and the course clear jingle is replaced by the Gym Leader victory tune. Pressing {{button|wiiu|padup}} makes Bulbasaur look towards the player and emit its cry from the original games.
|-id=123
|123
|[[File:SMM-CostumeMario-Charmander.png|51x45px]]
|{{iw|bulbapedia|Charmander|id=Pokémon}}{{anchor|Charmander}}
|''Pokémon Red Version/Blue Version/Yellow Version''
|Clear the [[I Choose You!]] Event Course by picking the Charmander path
|Unlike the other ''Pokémon'' costumes already available in the game, the costume uses sound effects from the first ''Pokémon'' games: the level-up tune plays upon touching the Mystery Mushroom, and the course clear jingle is replaced by the Gym Leader victory tune. Pressing {{button|wiiu|padup}} makes Charmander look towards the player and emit its cry from the original games.
|-id=124
|124
|[[File:SMM-CostumeMario-Squirtle.png|42x42px]]
|{{iw|bulbapedia|Squirtle|id=Pokémon}}{{anchor|Squirtle}}
|''Pokémon Red Version/Blue Version/Yellow Version''
|Clear the [[I Choose You!]] Event Course by picking the Squirtle path
|Unlike the other ''Pokémon'' costumes already available in the game, the costume uses sound effects from the first ''Pokémon'' games: the level-up tune plays upon touching the Mystery Mushroom, and the course clear jingle is replaced by the Gym Leader victory tune. Pressing {{button|wiiu|padup}} makes Squirtle look towards the player and emit its cry from the original games.
|}

==History in the ''Pokémon'' franchise==
===''Pokémon'' [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|''Red'', ''Blue'']], and ''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow]]''===
[[File:MarioNWarioPKMN.png|thumb]]
In [[bulbapedia:Copycat (character)|Copycat]]'s room in [[bulbapedia:Saffron City|Saffron City]], the player can find a TV along with a [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]. Interacting with the SNES brings up text about a game featuring Mario with a bucket on his head being played. This is a reference to the game ''[[Mario & Wario]]'', also developed by [[Game Freak]], in which Mario gets a bucket dropped on his head by Wario. This reference also appears in ''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]]'', but is absent in the remakes of ''Pokémon Yellow'', ''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!'' and ''Let's Go, Eevee!]]''.

===''Pokémon Stadium 2''===
A few of the accessories that can be received from the [[bulbapedia:Mystery Gift|Mystery Gift]] feature in [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|''Pokémon Gold'', ''Silver'']], and [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Crystal Version|''Crystal'']] versions include an [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]], [[Virtual Boy]], and [[Nintendo 64]]. When using the [[Transfer Pak]] to see them in ''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon Stadium 2|Pokémon Stadium 2]]'', a limited number of video games appear randomly on the screen depending on which console is set up. These games include ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' for the NES, ''[[Super Mario World]]'' for the SNES, and ''[[Super Mario 64|Super Mario 64 Shindō Pak Taiō Version]]'' for the Nintendo 64.

===''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon]]'' / ''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]''===
[[File:Pokemon SUMO Mario Overalls.png|thumb|200px]]
[[Mario]]'s shirt and overalls can be seen on the wall on the right side of [[bulbapedia:Konikoni City|Konikoni City]]'s apparel shop. The shirt accompanying the overalls appears to be short-sleeved, similarly to Mario's shirt in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. However, this outfit is only part of the background and cannot be obtained.

==Shared history==
===Luigi Pokémon===
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[[File:Luigiaprilfools.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The screenshot shown on the website]]
In 1999, a page titled "Luigi Pokémon"<ref name=Luigi>{{cite|quote=Here is the first exclusive screen shot of the Luigi Pokémon. We wonder what other Nintendo classic characters could be in the game?|date=April 1, 1999|title=Pokémon # 160|url=www.nintendo.com:80/april1/pokemon/index.html|publisher=nintendo.com|language=en-us|accessdate=February 2, 2025|archive=web.archive.org/web/20000307032739/http://www.nintendo.com:80/april1/pokemon/index.html|deadlink=y}}</ref> was posted on the official [[Nintendo]] website as part of an {{wp|April Fools' Day}} prank. It falsely stated that [[Luigi]] was the first {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation II}} {{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon (species)|Pokémon}} (being the first of the new "Plumber" {{iw|bulbapedia|type}}) and provided fictional instructions on how to "unlock" him. The beginnings of a "moveset" for Luigi were also listed on the site, though it was also stated that "we believe there may be more". Luigi's sprite is a digitized version of {{file link|LuigiSmash.PNG|his artwork}} from ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''

====Website descriptions====
''It seems unlikely, but the 160th Pokémon is one of Nintendo's most recognizable superstars. His name is Luigi. Luigi isn't a {{iw|bulbapedia|Glitch Pokémon|glitch monster}} like {{iw|bulbapedia|MissingNo.|Missingno}}, and you don't have to win a contest to earn him (like {{iw|bulbapedia|Mew (Pokémon)|Mew}}). He is a legitimate Pokémon, available in both the {{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue versions}} of the game.''

====Listed moveset====
*Wrench
*Mustache Slap
*Gas (a poison ability)
*Cower (a defensive position)
*F. Reunion (Family Reunion: this attack summons [[Mario]] and [[Yoshi]] for a group attack) 

====Listed directions====
''Catching Luigi is not easy, but this exclusive strategy report should help.''
''First you must capture a {{iw|bulbapedia|Lickitung (Pokémon)|Lickitung}} (Pokémon # 108) using an {{iw|bulbapedia|Ultra Ball}}. If you use any other type of {{iw|bulbapedia|Poké Ball}}, you won't be able to own Luigi.''
''Normally Lickitung does not evolve, but under the correct circumstances it will evolve into Luigi. Keep Lickitung in your active Pokémon list and position yourself exactly where {{iw|bulbapedia|Snorlax (Pokémon)|Snorlax}} was blocking the bridge east of {{iw|bulbapedia|Vermilion City|Vermillion City}}{{sic}}. Next -- and this is the crucial part - turn your [[Game Boy]] upside down. If the cartridge is not inverted, this trick won't work.''
''With your Game Boy upside down, use a {{iw|bulbapedia|Rare Candy}} on Lickitung. If you're standing in the correct position on the bridge, Lickitung will evolve into Luigi. If the evolution doesn't take place, shake your Game Boy up and down (not left and right) and try again.'' 

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros.''====
In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', Pikachu and Jigglypuff are two of the twelve playable fighters in the game. Pikachu is available from the start, while Jigglypuff is unlocked by beating the {{iw|smashwiki|1P Game}} on any difficulty.

In battle, Pikachu is able to use {{iw|smashwiki|Thunder Jolt}} as its neutral special, {{iw|bulbapedia|Quick Attack (move)|Quick Attack}} as its up special, and {{iw|bulbapedia|Thunder (move)|Thunder}} as its down special. Unlike its other moves, the name "Thunder Jolt" originates in the ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}'' from Pikachu's {{iw|bulbapedia|Base Set (TCG)|Base Set}} {{iw|bulbapedia|Pikachu (Base Set 58)|card}}. Its icon in the {{iw|smashwiki|character selection screen}} is based on its {{iw|bulbapedia|File:025Pikachu RB.png|artwork}} for ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue''. In its {{iw|smashwiki|congratulations screen}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Venasaur (Pokémon)|Venasaur}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Clefairy (Pokémon)|Clefairy}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Onix (Pokémon)|Onix}}, and {{iw|bulbapedia|Chansey (Pokémon)|Chansey}} appear around Pikachu, using their models from ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|Pokémon Stadium}}''. Its {{iw|smashwiki|List of character profiles|profile}} is an excerpt of its {{iw|bulbapedia|Pokédex}} entry from ''Pokémon Red''.

In battle, Jigglypuff is able to use {{iw|bulbapedia|Rollout (move)|Rollout}} as its neutral special, {{iw|bulbapedia|Sing (move)|Sing}} as its up special, and {{iw|bulbapedia|Rest (move)|Rest}} as its down special. Unlike its effects in the ''Pokémon'' games, Rest does not heal the user. Instead, the move creates a powerful but short-lived hitbox when performed. Similar to Pikachu, Jigglypuff's character selection screen icon is based on its {{iw|bulbapedia|File:039Jigglypuff RG.png|artwork}} for ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Green''.

[[File:Saffron Donkey Star.png|thumb|A versus match on Saffron City]]
The only stage in the game based on the ''Pokémon'' franchise is {{iw|smashwiki|Saffron City}}. It takes place on the roof of the {{iw|bulbapedia|Silph Co.}} headquarters with smaller buildings on each side. A banner on the left side of the stage reads, "Gotta catch 'em all!", the tagline of ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue''. A few Pokémon can emerge from the headquarters' door to attack the fighters:
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Venasaur (Pokémon)|Venasaur}} uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Razor Leaf (move)|Razor Leaf}}. It shoots out projectiles.
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Charmander (Pokémon)|Charmader}} uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Flamethrower (move)|Flamethrower}}. Its flames are similar to the ones from a [[Fire Flower]].
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Electrode (Pokémon)|Electrode}} uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Explosion (move)|Explosion}}.
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Chansey (Pokémon)|Chansey}} uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Soft-Boiled (move)|Soft-Boiled}}. It releases one egg that can be thrown to reveal other items. It has a chance to be explosive.
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Porygon (Pokémon)|Porygon}} uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Tackle (move)|Tackle}}. It quickly emerges from the door to attack.

In the background, {{iw|bulbapedia|Butterfree (Pokémon)|Butterfree}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Spearow (Pokémon)|Spearow}}, {{iw|bulbapedia|Fearow (Pokémon)|Fearow}}, and {{iw|bulbapedia|Moltres (Pokémon)|Moltres}} can fly across the screen. The music that plays on this stage is an arrangement of the opening music from ''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue''.

The {{iw|smashwiki|Poké Ball}} appears as an item in the game. When thrown, one of the following Pokémon is released and attacks with the following move:
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Charizard (Pokémon)|Charizard}} uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Flamethrower (move)|Flamethrower}}. It spews fire from its mouth as it turns from side to side.
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Blastoise (Pokémon)|Blastoise}} uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Hydro Pump (move)|Hydro Pump}}. It turns towards opponents and continuously blasts streams of water.
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Beedrill (Pokémon)|Beedrill}} uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Take Down (move)|Take Down}}. It flies off-screen and then a swarm of Beedrill fly across the stage.
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Clefairy (Pokémon)|Clefairy}} uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Metronome (move)|Metronome}}. It performs the moves of one of the other Pokémon.
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Meowth (Pokémon)|Meowth}} uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Pay Day (move)|Pay Day}}. It throws coins in a cross shape.
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Onix (Pokémon)|Onix}} uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Rock Throw (move)|Rock Throw}}. it flies up and causes rocks to fall down.
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Hitmonlee (Pokémon)|Hitmonlee}} uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Jump Kick (move)|Jump Kick}}. It directs this attack to the closest opponent.
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Koffing (Pokémon)|Koffing}} uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Smog (move)|Smog}}. It produces a smog that damages opponents.
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Chansey (Pokémon)|Chansey}} uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Soft-Boiled (move)|Soft-Boiled}}. It spawns three eggs which act like their Saffron City counterpart.
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Goldeen (Pokémon)|Goldeen}} uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Splash (move)|Splash}}. It flops on the ground, dealing no damage.
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Starmie (Pokémon)|Starmie}} uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Swift (move)|Swift}}. It fires stars at opponents.
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Snorlax (Pokémon)|Snorlax}} uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Body Slam (move)|Body Slam}}. It flies up and descends downwards at an increased size.
*{{iw|bulbapedia|Mew (Pokémon)|Mew}} uses {{iw|bulbapedia|Fly (move)|Fly}}. It flies away when released. Although this does nothing in versus matches, encountering Mew in a 1P Game match awards the player with the "Mew Catch" bonus, giving them 15,000 points.

In all versions of the game, the Pokémon use their voices from each language's respective dub of the {{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon animated series|''Pokémon'' animated series}}.

====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====

====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====

====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''====

====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
Mario Pikachu.jpg
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
Yoshi's Story Pikachu.png|''Yoshi's Story''
Pocket Pet collected WL3.png|''Wario Land 3''
Lil Oinks.png|''Paper Mario''
Pokemon Stadium 2 NES Donkey Kong.png|''Pokémon Stadium 2'' (''Donkey Kong'')
Pokemon Stadium 2 NES Super Mario Bros.png|''Pokémon Stadium 2'' (''Super Mario Bros.'')
Pokemon Stadium 2 SNES Super Mario World.png|''Pokémon Stadium 2'' (''Super Mario World'')
Pokemon Stadium 2 N64 Super Mario 64.png|''Pokémon Stadium 2'' (''Super Mario 64 Shindō Pak Taiō Version'')
File:SSB64 US commercial.webp|Mario, Yoshi and Donkey Kong with Pikachu in a North American commercial for ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
</gallery>

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20010429193118/http://www.nintendo.com:80/april1/index.html Poll webpage] (archived)
==References==
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