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These are [[Dr. Mason]]'s quotes in the [[Pokémon games]].

==In the spin-off games==
====Pokémon Trading Card Game====
=====Introduction=====
;[[Mason Laboratory]]
:''"Oh! Why the rush, <player>? What? You want to learn how to play the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]? So you, too, finally want to start playing the card game. Well, dueling is more fun than just collecting cards! First, you should try playing with a practice deck. Here, I'll give you this deck. And now you need an opponent... Hey, {{TCG GB|Sam}}! Play with him for a while!"''
:''"OK! Let's give it a try!"''
:''"Hey! <player>! Hurry and come here!"''
:''"First, ask Sam the basics of the game."''
:''"They say actions speak louder than words, so let's play a game. Since this is your first time, just try to learn the basic steps. I'll be coaching you, so follow my advice. If you don't do as I say, we won't be able to proceed. It might be easier if you read the Pokémon Trading Card Game instruction booklet while we play. OK then, let's start your practice game!"''

=====Practice duel=====
;[[Mason Laboratory]]
:''"Draw 7 cards, and get ready for the battle! Choose your {{TCG|Active Pokémon}}. You can only choose {{TCG|Basic Pokémon}} as your Active Pokémon, so you can choose either {{p|Goldeen}} or {{p|Staryu}}. For our practice duel, choose Goldeen."''
:''"Next, put your Pokémon on your {{TCG|Bench}}. You can switch Benched Pokémon with your Active Pokémon. Again, only Basic Pokémon can be placed on your Bench. Choose Staryu from your hand and put it there."''
:''"When you have no Pokémon to put on your Bench, press the B button to finish."''
:''"To use the Attack command, you need to attach {{TCG|Energy card}}s to your Pokémon. Choose cards from the menu, and select a {{TCG|Water}} Energy card. Next, choose your Active Pokémon, Goldeen, and press the A button. Then, the Water Energy card will be attached to Goldeen. Finally, {{TCG|attack}} your opponent by selecting an attack command. Choose Attack from the menu, and select {{m|Horn Attack}}. Now, let's play the game!"''
:''"Your Goldeen's gonna get knocked out. Let's evolve it! Choose {{p|Seaking}} from your hand and attach it to Goldeen to evolve it. Its HP increases from 40 to 70. Your Seaking doesn't have enough Energy to use {{m|Waterfall}}. You need to attach a {{TCG|Psychic}} Energy card to Seaking. {{e|Colorless}} means any Energy card. Now you can use Waterfall. Keep the Water Energy for other Pokémon. Now let's attack your opponent with Seaking's Waterfall! Now, let's play the game!"''
:''"Seaking's got enough Energy, so you don't need to attach any more. Attach Energy cards to your Benched Pokémon to get them ready for battle. Attach a Water Energy card to your Benched Staryu. Next, select the Attack command. {{p|Machop}} has 10 HP left. Seaking's Horn Attack will be enough to knock out Machop. Now, choose Seaking's Horn Attack. Now Machop's HP is 0 and it is knocked out. When you knock out the defending Pokémon, you can pick up a prize. Now, let's play the game!"''
:''"When all your Pokémon are knocked out and there are no Pokémon on your Bench, you lose the game. Put {{p|Drowzee}}, the Basic Pokémon you just drew, on your Bench. Attach a Water Energy card to Drowzee to get it ready to attack. Choose your Active Seaking and attack your opponent with Waterfall. Now, let's play the game!"''
:''"Choose a Benched Pokémon to replace your knocked out Pokémon. You now have Drowzee and Staryu on your Bench. Choose Staryu as the Active Pokémon for this practice duel. Here, press Select to check Pokémon data. It is important to know your cards and the status of your Pokémon. Now, let's play the game!"''
:''"Staryu evolves into {{p|Starmie}}! Let's get Staryu ready to use Starmie's Attack command when it evolves into Statmie. Choose the Water Energy card from your hand and attach it to Staryu. Attack your opponent with Staryu's Slap. Now, let's play the game!"''
:''"Now, recover Staryu with a {{TCG|Trainer card}}. Choose [[Potion]] from your hand. Now let's get ready to evolve it to Starmie. Also, attach a Water Energy card to Staryu. Attack your opponent with Staryu's Slap to end your turn. Now, let's play the game!"''
:''"Now you have finally drawn a Starmie card! Choose Starmie from your hand and use it to evolve Staryu. You've already attached enough Energy to use Star Freeze. Attack your opponent with Starmie's Star Freeze. Now, let's play the game!"''
:''"Now Machop has only 10 HP left. Let's finish the battle! Attack with Starmie's Star Freeze. You've knocked out your opponent! Pick up the last prize. <player> is the winner! Now, let's play the game!"''
:*Not following instruction
::(choosing between Pokémon cards) ''"Choose <card> for this practice, OK?"''
::(other times) ''"This is practice mode, so please follow my guidance. Do it again."''
:*After resetting turn
::''"{{tt|Do you need to practice again|"Yes" - repeats instructions for the turn. "No" - repeats "Now, let's play the game!"}}?"''
:''"Basically, this is how the Pokémon Trading Card Game is played: it's a game in which you try to knock out as many of your opponent's Pokémon as there are prizes. That's the gist of it... If you don't understand something, talk to Sam. It might be helpful to practice again, too. This time was just practice, so I had you follow everything I said, but there are other styles of play. So try them out by choosing Normal Duel."''
:''"Now then, let's build your deck. Did you bring your cards?"''
:''"Hmm... Let me add some of my own cards to yours! Now, <player>, what kind of deck do you want?"''
:''"OK, a <deck name>! Here are the remaining cards!"''
:''"You should duel with many different people. Why don't you go to one of the Card Clubs. There are many people playing at the Clubs. Collect new cards and try building a new deck!"''
*If spoken to again
:''"Gathering information is important if you wish to inherit the legendary Pokémon cards! Listen to what people have to say and read the books on the bookshelves. If I have any information, I'll send you an E-mail, so check the PC every so often to read your mail!"''

=====Other quotes=====
;[[Mason Laboratory]]
* Before finishing the game
:''"First, learning how to use your deck is very important. Duel against many people to check your deck's performance. The [[Auto Deck Machine|Auto Deck Machines]] are handy when you want to rebuild your deck, if you have the required cards. It will automatically build a deck for you. Collect new cards to build new decks!"''
* After finishing the game
:''"Congratulations, <player name>! I hear you have inherited the Legendary Pokémon cards! The strength of a deck does not depend on any single card, but on how skillfully you are able to use that card. The power of the Legendary Pokémon cards depends on you! You must become a skilled Card Master!"''
* If spoken to again (repeats indefinitely)
:''"That's right! Did you try the Challenge Machine I built? See how far you can get with 1 deck! Computer opponent data is based on opponents you have already played against. I hope you enjoy the product of my scientific genius!!''

=====Mail=====
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*''"<Player name>, it's me, Doctor Mason. Are you getting the hang of the Pokémon Trading Card Game? I have some information for you about {{TCG|Booster pack|booster packs}}. If you want to collect the same cards, duel the same person many times to get a particular booster pack! By doing so, you will be able to collect the same cards, making it easier for you to build your deck. Another method for collecting cards is to use [[Card Pop!]] When you and a friend use Card Pop! you will each receive a new card! Once you Pop! with a certain friend, you won't be able to Pop! with that friend again, so find many friends who own the Pokémon Trading Card Game for [[Game Boy]] and Card Pop! with them to get new cards! Oh, here's something for you... <gives a {{GB|1|Colosseum}} booster pack> I'll be sending you useful information by e-mail. I'll also attach a booster pack for you, so check your mail often. Mason Laboratory Doctor Mason ;)"''
*''"<Player name>, it's me, Doctor Mason. It looks like you've won quite a few medals. Want to try building your own deck? Start by changing some of the cards in your present deck. Keep changing a few cards at a time, and eventually you'll have your own unique deck! It's not that difficult. Give it a try! Mason Laboratory Doctor Mason ;) P.S. Here's a deal - this time, you get 2 booster packs! <gives a {{GB|1|Colosseum}} and an {{GB|1|Evolution}} booster packs>"''
*''"Did you try building your own deck? This time, I'll give you tips on the {{TCG|type|types}} and number of cards you should include in your deck. If you have 3 of a Basic Pokémon card, you'll want 2 of its Stage 1 and 1 of its Stage 2 Pokémon. If you follow this rule, your deck will be well balanced. You should have about 14 Basic Pokémon and anywhere between 20 and 26 Energy cards in your deck. The type of Energy cards will depend on the type of Pokémon you have in your deck. You might want to look at the decks in the Deck Machine for hints. Mason Laboratory Dr. Mason ;) P.S. This time, I'm sending 2 booster packs again! <gives a {{GB|1|Mystery}} and a {{GB|1|Laboratory}} booster packs>"''
*''"<Player name>, it's me, Doctor Mason. Have you won many Master Medals? I have some information for you about {{TCG GB|Nikki}}'s deck - she's the [[Club Master|Master]] of the [[Grass Club]]. You must be wary of [[Exeggutor (Jungle 35)|Exeggutor's Big Eggsplosion]] wiki Nikki's deck. Use your {{TCG|Fire}} Pokémon to knock out {{p|Exeggcute}} and {{p|Exeggutor}} at an early stage! I suggest you study the deck from the {{DL|Master Medal|Fire Medal}} [[Auto Deck Machine|Deck Machine]]. I'll give you a booster pack that should contain a lot of Fire Pokémon. <gives a {{GB|1|Colosseum}} booster pack> Did it have a lot of Fire Pokémon (the weakness of {{TCG|Grass}} Pokémon)? Mason Laboratory Doctor Mason ;)"''
*''"It's me, Dr. Mason. How are you doing, <player name>? I have some information for you about {{TCG GB|Rick}}'s Deck - he's the master of the [[Science Club]]. His deck uses [[Muk (Fossil 13)|Muk's Toxic Gas]] to prevent your Pokémon from using [[Pokémon Power]]! Avoid using a deck that relies on Pokémon Power to attack. His deck's weakness is {{TCG|Psychic}} Pokémon! Collect Psychic Pokémon to duel his deck! I suggest you study the deck from the {{DL|Master Medal|Psychic Medal}} Deck Machine. Hopefully, it will be of some assistance... <gives a {{GB|1|Laboratory}} booster pack> Win all 8 [[Master Medal|Master Medals]], <player name>! Mason Laboratory Doctor Mason ;)"
*''"It's me, Dr. Mason. have you collected many cards? I have some information about {{TCG GB|Ken}}'s deck - he's the master of the Fire Club. His deck consists of {{TCG|Fire}} Pokémon and {{TCG|Colorless}} Pokémon! Pit a {{TCG|Water}} Pokémon against the Fire Pokémon and a {{TCG|Fighting}} Pokémon  against the Colorless Pokémon. Study the decks from the Water and Fighting Medal Deck Machines! Here's a gift for you! It's a Mystery booster pack! <gives a {{GB|1|Mystery}} booster pack> Look closely at the cards you just received. You should be able to come up with a winning strategy! Mason Laboratory Doctor Mason ;)"''
*''"<Player name>, it's me, Doctor Mason. I have some information for you about {{TCG GB|Amy}}'s deck - she's the Master of the [[Water Club]]. Her deck uses {{m|Rain Dance}} - [[Blastoise (Base Set 2)|Blastoise]]'s [[Pokémon Power]]. This deck allows her to keep attaching {{TCG|Water Energy}} to her {{TCG|Water}} Pokémon to power them up. Her deck's weakness is {{TCG|Lightning}} Pokémon! I suggest you duel her using the deck from the {{DL|Master Medal|Psychic Medal}} Deck Machine. Here's a booster pack for you. <gives a {{GB|1|Mystery}} booster pack> <Player name>! Keep at it, and don't give up! Mason Laboratory Doctor Mason ;)"''
*''"How it's going, <player name>? It's me, Doctor Mason. I have some information for you about {{TCG GB|Isaac}}'s Deck - he's the Master of the [[Lightning Club]]. His deck is a {{TCG|Zapping Selfdestruct Deck|Selfdestruct Deck}}! He uses {{m|Selfdestruct}} for maximum damage! Watch the number of {{TCG|Energy card|Energy cards}} on his Pokémon and look out for Selfdestruct. I would suggest using {{TCG|Fighting}} Pokémon such as {{TCG|Cubone}} and {{TCG|Rhyhorn}} to counter Isaac's Deck. The {{TCG|Bone Attack Deck|Cubone & Marowak Deck}} from the Rock Medal Deck Machine is probably your best bet. I hope you find many Fighting Pokémon in this booster pack! <gives an {{GB|1|Evolution}} booster pack> Did you find the Pokémon you were looking for in the booster pack? Mason Laboratory Doctor Mason ;)"''
*''"<Player name>, it's me, Doctor Mason. Are you getting any closer to inheriting the [[Legendary Cards|Legendary Pokémon Cards]]? {{TCG GB|Murray}} of the [[Psychic Club]] - I have some information on his deck! It seems to be a deck that uses [[Alakazam (Base Set 1)|Alakazam's Damage Swap]]! It will be difficult to defeat his deck of {{TCG|Psychic}} Pokémon. Psychic Pokémon are tricky since their weakness is Psychic Pokémon! Try to defeat him before his Pokémon evolves into Alakazam. Murray is a tough opponent... Here, take this! <gives a {{GB|1|Laboratory}} booster pack> Fight to the end, <player name>, and don't give up! Mason Laboratory Doctor Mason ;)"''
*''"<Player name>, it's me, Doctor Mason. I have some information for you about {{TCG GB|Gene}}'s deck - he's the Master of the [[Rock Club]]. His {{TCG|Rock Crusher Deck}} is extremely strong against {{TCG|Lightning}} Pokémon. But it's weak against {{TCG|Grass}} Pokémon! I suggest you study the deck from the {{DL|Master Medal|Grass Medal}} Deck Machine. Oh! Before I forget... Here's a booster pack for you! <gives an {{GB|1|Evolution}} booster pack> <Player name>! Go defeat Gene, the Master of the Rock Club! Mason Laboratory Doctor Mason ;)"''
*''"<Player name>, it's me, Doctor Mason. I have some information for you about {{TCG GB|Mitch}}'s deck - he's the Master of the [[Fighting Club]]. His {{TCG|First-Strike Deck}} is built for a quick attack, but it's weak against {{TCG|Psychic}} Pokémon! I suggest you duel him using the deck from the {{DL|Master Medal|Psychic Medal}} Deck Machine. Here's a booster pack for you... <gives a {{GB|1|Laboratory}} booster pack> <Player name>, I know you can do it! Go win the {{DL|Master Medal|Fighting Medal}}! Mason Laboratory Doctor Mason ;)"''
*''"<Player name>, it's me, Dr. Mason. You're finally going to be dueling a [[Grand Master]]... Grand Master {{TCG GB|Courtney}} used the {{TCG|Legendary Moltres Deck|Legendary Moltres}}, so her deck should be made up of {{TCG|Fire}} Pokémon. be sure to use {{TCG|Water}} Pokémon, since Water Pokémon are the weakness of Fire Pokémon. Other than that, just watch how your opponent plays, and choose your strategy accordingly. Mason Laboratory Doctor Mason ;) P.S. You're almost there. Keep up the good work! <gives a {{GB|1|Colosseum}} booster pack>''"
*''"<Player name>, it's me, Dr. Mason! Grand Master {{TCG GB|Steve}} uses the {{TCG|Legendary Zapdos Deck|Legendary Zapdos}}. The Legendary [[Zapdos (Promotional Card P10)|Zapdos's Peal of Thunder and Big Thunder]] randomly choose a target, so you never know which Pokémon will receive damage. Be sure to look after, not only your active Pokémon, but also the Pokémon on your bench. His deck should be made up mostly of {{TCG|Lightning}} Pokémon, so duel him using your {{TCG|Fighting}} Pokémon. Defeat the Grand Masters, <player name>!!! Mason Laboratory Doctor Mason ;) P.S. 3 more to go! <gives an {{GB|1|Evolution}} booster pack>''"
*''"It's me, Dr. Mason! 2 more Grand Masters to go! Grand Master {{TCG GB|Jack}} uses the {{TCG|Legendary Articuno Deck|Legendary Articuno}}. He will use the [[Articuno (Promotional Card P03)|Legendary Articuno's Quickfreeze]] to paralyze your Pokémon. Also, be wary of [[Articuno (Fossil 2)|his other Articuno's Freeze Dry]]. His deck should be mostly {{TCG|Water}} Pokémon, so it will be weak against {{TCG|Lightning}} Pokémon! Go get 'em, <player name>! You're almost there! Mason Laboratory Doctor Mason ;) <gives a {{GB|1|Mystery}} booster pack>''"
*''"It's me, Dr. Mason! The final duel is here! I have some information on {{TCG GB|Rod}}, the leader of the Grand Masters. Rod uses the {{TCG|Legendary Dragonite Deck|Legendary Dragonite}}. The longer the duel takes, the greater the advantages for his deck. His workhorse will be his {{TCG|Evolution|Evolution Pokémon}}, so defeat them while they are still in their [[Basic Pokémon|Basic]] stage! Follow the simple strategy of striking early. This is the final test in inheriting the Legendary Pokémon cards! Go, <player name>! Be a part of the legend! Mason Laboratory Doctor Mason ;) P.S. This is my final gift for you. <gives a {{GB|1|Laboratory}} booster pack>''"
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