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This is a list of manga samplers published by [[VIZ Media]] which feature [[Pokémon manga]] in them.
This is a list of manga samplers published by [[VIZ Media]] which feature [[Pokémon manga]] in them.


==The Electric Tale of Pikachu==
==Manga==
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu Special Signature Edition Red Version===
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
====The Electric Tale of Pikachu Special Signature Edition Red Version====
{{main|The Electric Tale of Pikachu Special Signature Edition Red Version}}
{{main|The Electric Tale of Pikachu Special Signature Edition Red Version}}
VIZ Media published a special sampler edition of [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] which was included with the [[Pokémon Video Suitcase]]. This volume contains the first two chapters of the manga.
VIZ Media published a special sampler edition of [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] which was included with the [[Pokémon Video Suitcase]]. This volume contains the first two chapters of the manga.


===VIZ Video samplers===
====VIZ Video samplers====
When episodes of the [[Pokémon anime]] were first released on [[List of English language Indigo League home video releases (Region 1)|home video]] by VIZ Media, some videos included samplers of the manga series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. Samplers from the first two volumes, [[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 1|The Electric Tale of Pikachu!]] and [[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 2|Pikachu Shocks Back!]] are known to exist. The samplers do not include full versions of each chapter, rather, they are cut off part way through.
When episodes of the [[Pokémon anime]] were first released on [[List of English language Indigo League home video releases (Region 1)|home video]] by VIZ Media, some videos included samplers of the manga series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. Samplers from the first two volumes, [[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 1|The Electric Tale of Pikachu!]] and [[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 2|Pikachu Shocks Back!]] are known to exist. The samplers do not include full versions of each chapter, rather, they are cut off part way through.


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==San Diego Comic Con 2011 sampler==
===San Diego Comic Con 2011 sampler===
A VIZ Media manga sampler was included in a swag bag at the 2011 {{wp|San Diego Comic Con}}. The bag itself featured several manga characters from VIZ Media's series, including [[Pika]]. The book includes sample chapters of several VIZ Media licenses, including {{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Manga)|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}, {{wp|Mameshiba}}, and two different arcs of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga: Pokémon: Black and White (based on the magazine version of the {{chap|Black & White}}) and Pokémon Adventures: Diamond and Pearl/Platinum (the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}).
A VIZ Media manga sampler was included in a swag bag at the 2011 {{wp|San Diego Comic Con}}. The bag itself featured several manga characters from VIZ Media's series, including [[Pika]]. The book includes sample chapters of several VIZ Media licenses, including {{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Manga)|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}, {{wp|Mameshiba}}, and two different arcs of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga: Pokémon: Black and White (based on the magazine version of the {{chap|Black & White}}) and Pokémon Adventures: Diamond and Pearl/Platinum (the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}).


==Movie 14 sampler==
===Movie 14 sampler===
When ''[[M14|Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom]]'' appeared in {{pmin|the United States|United States}} cinemas on December 3 and 4, 2011, attendees were given the opportunity to obtain a swag bag of promotional items. Included with this promotional set was a sampler of the {{chap|Black & White|Pokémon: Black and White}} manga, containing part of the [[PS462|second round]] of the chapter. As this sampler originated from VIZ Media's [[Pokémon Black and White volume 1|initial publication]] of the series, it is based on the magazine version.
When ''[[M14|Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom]]'' appeared in {{pmin|the United States|United States}} cinemas on December 3 and 4, 2011, attendees were given the opportunity to obtain a swag bag of promotional items. Included with this promotional set was a sampler of the {{chap|Black & White|Pokémon: Black and White}} manga, containing part of the [[PS462|second round]] of the chapter. As this sampler originated from VIZ Media's [[Pokémon Black and White volume 1|initial publication]] of the series, it is based on the magazine version.


==Free Comic Book Day 2013==
===Free Comic Book Day 2013===
VIZ Media published a sampler in conjunction with {{wp|Free Comic Book Day}} in May 2013. The main feature of the sampler was {{wp|Uglydoll}} Comics, a series which was forthcoming at the time of publication. Also included were {{wp|Hello Kitty}}, {{wp|Mameshiba}} and a sample of [[Pokémon Pocket Comics: Black & White]] before it was released.
VIZ Media published a sampler in conjunction with {{wp|Free Comic Book Day}} in May 2013. The main feature of the sampler was {{wp|Uglydoll}} Comics, a series which was forthcoming at the time of publication. Also included were {{wp|Hello Kitty}}, {{wp|Mameshiba}} and a sample of [[Pokémon Pocket Comics: Black & White]] before it was released.
==Ani-Manga==
===All That Pikachu! sampler===
A sampler of the [[All That Pikachu!]] graphic novel was included with the DVD release of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.


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This is a list of manga samplers published by VIZ Media which feature Pokémon manga in them.

Manga

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

The Electric Tale of Pikachu Special Signature Edition Red Version

Main article: The Electric Tale of Pikachu Special Signature Edition Red Version

VIZ Media published a special sampler edition of The Electric Tale of Pikachu which was included with the Pokémon Video Suitcase. This volume contains the first two chapters of the manga.

VIZ Video samplers

When episodes of the Pokémon anime were first released on home video by VIZ Media, some videos included samplers of the manga series The Electric Tale of Pikachu. Samplers from the first two volumes, The Electric Tale of Pikachu! and Pikachu Shocks Back! are known to exist. The samplers do not include full versions of each chapter, rather, they are cut off part way through.

San Diego Comic Con 2011 sampler

A VIZ Media manga sampler was included in a swag bag at the 2011 San Diego Comic Con. The bag itself featured several manga characters from VIZ Media's series, including Pika. The book includes sample chapters of several VIZ Media licenses, including The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Mameshiba, and two different arcs of the Pokémon Adventures manga: Pokémon: Black and White (based on the magazine version of the Black & White arc) and Pokémon Adventures: Diamond and Pearl/Platinum (the Diamond & Pearl arc).

Movie 14 sampler

When Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom appeared in United States cinemas on December 3 and 4, 2011, attendees were given the opportunity to obtain a swag bag of promotional items. Included with this promotional set was a sampler of the Pokémon: Black and White manga, containing part of the second round of the chapter. As this sampler originated from VIZ Media's initial publication of the series, it is based on the magazine version.

Free Comic Book Day 2013

VIZ Media published a sampler in conjunction with Free Comic Book Day in May 2013. The main feature of the sampler was Uglydoll Comics, a series which was forthcoming at the time of publication. Also included were Hello Kitty, Mameshiba and a sample of Pokémon Pocket Comics: Black & White before it was released.

Ani-Manga

All That Pikachu! sampler

A sampler of the All That Pikachu! graphic novel was included with the DVD release of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.


This article is part of Project Manga, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each series of Pokémon manga.