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[[File:Pokémon Rocks America logo.png|frame|Pokémon Rocks America 2005 logo]]
'''Pokémon Rocks America''' was a Pokémon tour which took place in 2003, 2004, and 2005 in {{pmin|the United States}}.

It featured [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]] tournaments, video presentations, activities, demonstrations of new [[Pokémon games]], and previews. The tour allowed attendants to download hidden features onto their games, notably the [[MysticTicket]], [[AuroraTicket]], and [[Eon Ticket]]. The tour also had games, contests, a live stage show, fully costumed Pokémon characters, and a Pokémon VW Beetle on display.

A stamped version of {{TCG ID|EX Unseen Forces|Lugia|29}} from the {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} Trading Card Game expansion was given away as a promotion to attendees of the 2005 events.  Other items, such as large {{p|Lugia}} figures, were handed out as prizes for certain games.

==Info==
The 2005 tour saw live karaoke contests on stage, demos of [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Dash]], and shirts with the Pokémon Rocks America logo and plush dolls including the [[Generation III]] starters for sale. There were also fully costumed {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Meowth}}, and {{p|Munchlax}} characters, along with inflatable Pikachu, {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and [[Shadow Lugia]] balloons.

==Dates and locations==
===2003===
The 2003 dates and locations were revealed by playing games on the official Pokémon website ([http://web.archive.org/web/20140718075141/http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/pastnews1003.html source]).

{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{Colorschemelight|Hoenn}}; border: 3px solid #{{Colorschemedark|Hoenn}}"
|- 
! Date
! Location
|- style="background:#fff"
| October 25, 2003
| {{wp|Union Station (St. Louis)|Union Station}}, {{wp|St. Louis, Missouri}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| November 8, 2003
| {{wp|Space Center Houston|Houston Space Center}}, {{wp|Houston, Texas}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | November 15, 2003
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{wp|Balboa Park (San Diego)|Balboa Park}}, {{wp|San Diego, California}}
|}

===2004===
All events were held between 10am and 4pm on a Saturday ([http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/5732.html source]).

{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{Colorschemelight|Hoenn}}; border: 3px solid #{{Colorschemedark|Hoenn}};"
|- 
! Date
! Location
|- style="background:#fff"
| October 9, 2004
| {{wp|Lenox Square}} outdoor parking lot, {{wp|Atlanta, Georgia}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| October 16, 2004
| North parking lot of the {{wp|Mall of America}}, {{wp|Minneapolis, Minnesota}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | October 23, 2004
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{wp|Seattle Center|Seattle Center Exhibition Hall}}, {{wp|Seattle, Washington}}
|}

===2005===
{{bulbanews|Pokémon Rocks America 2005 dates and locations revealed}}
The 2005 dates and locations were revealed by playing games on the official Pokémon website. All events were held between 10am and 4pm on a Saturday ([http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2005-08-09/pokemon-rocks-america-2005 source]).

{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{Colorschemelight|Hoenn}}; border: 3px solid #{{Colorschemedark|Hoenn}};"
|- 
! Date
! Location
|- style="background:#fff"
| September 17, 2005
| {{wp|San Jose Convention Center|McEnery Convention Center}}, {{wp|San Jose, California}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| October 1, 2005
| {{wp|Phoenix Convention Center|Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center}}, {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| October 8, 2005
| {{wp|Dallas Market Center|Dallas Market Hall}}, {{wp|Dallas, Texas}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| October 15, 2005
| {{wp|Navy Pier}}, {{wp|Chicago, Illinois}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | October 22, 2005
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{wp|Bayside Expo Center}}, {{wp|Boston, Massachusetts}}
|}

==Event Pokémon==
This Metang was exclusively distributed during the Pokémon Rocks America tour in 2005. Players had to complete the [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] demo that was held at each participating location. Once completing the demo, players would receive a [[Media:Pokémon Rocks America 2005 Metang card.jpg|card]] to exchange for Metang. The demo was held from September 17 to October 22, 2005 at 10:00am to 4:00pm. 

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|ball=Poké
|balllink=Poké Ball (item)
|pokemon=Metang
|nick=METANG
|level=30
|game=3f
|ndex=375
|types=2
|typea=Steel
|typeb=Psychic
|otcolor=blue
|ot=ROCKS
|id=02005
|ability1=Clear Body
|nature=Random
|encounter=fateful
|type1=Normal|move1=Take Down
|type2=Psychic|move2=Confusion
|type3=Steel|move3=Metal Claw
|type4=Normal|move4=Refresh
|ribbon=National
|country=the United States
|datedis=September 17 to October 22, 2005
|ruby=yes
|sapphire=yes
|firered=yes
|leafgreen=yes
|emerald=yes}}
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[[Category:Promotional tours]]