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[[File:DP trio Christmas.png|thumb|250px|{{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} getting ready for Christmas]]
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'''Christmas''' (Japanese: '''クリスマス''' ''Christmas'') is a winter holiday celebrated throughout the [[Pokémon world]]. Much like the secular aspects of the Western holiday in the real world, people wait for [[Santa Claus]] to come down their chimneys and deliver gifts and goodwill to them. It's also celebrates the birthday of {{wp|Jesus Christ}}.
'''Christmas''' (Japanese: '''クリスマス''' ''Christmas'') is a winter holiday celebrated throughout the [[Pokémon world]]. Much like the secular aspects of the Western holiday in the real world, people wait for [[Santa Claus]] to come down their chimneys and deliver gifts and goodwill to them.


==In the games==
==In the core series games==
[[File:Happy Calendar.png|thumb|200px|Happy Calendar card]]
[[File:Happy Calendar.png|thumb|200px|Happy Calendar card]]
[[File:Happy Calendar back.png|thumb|200px|Happy Calendar card back]]
[[File:Happy Calendar back.png|thumb|200px|Happy Calendar card back]]
In [[Generation II]], many Pokémon were given away at the [[Pokémon Center (store)#New York (Nintendo New York)|New York Pokémon Center]] as part of the [[List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation II)|Gotta Catch 'Em All campaign]]. Each week, a different set of Pokémon were distributed. From December 21 to 27, 2001, the week was Christmas week, and a {{p|Delibird}} with {{m|Pay Day}} (as an {{pkmn|Egg}}) and a {{p|Celebi}} were distributed.
In [[Generation II]], many Pokémon were given away at the [[Pokémon Center New York]] as part of the [[List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II|Gotta Catch 'Em All campaign]]. Each week, a different set of Pokémon were distributed. From December 21 to 27, 2001, the week was Christmas week, and a {{p|Delibird}} with {{m|Pay Day}} (as an {{pkmn|Egg}}) and a {{p|Celebi}} were distributed.


In [[Generation III]], [[List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)|many Pokémon were given away]] at the New York Pokémon Center. On {{DL|List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)|Christmas Day}} 2003, a {{p|Kingdra}}, {{p|Zangoose}}, {{p|Seviper}}, and {{p|Milotic}} were distributed as part of this campaign.
In [[Generation III]], [[List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III|many Pokémon were given away]] at the Pokémon Center New York. On {{DL|List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III|Christmas Day}} 2003, a {{p|Kingdra}}, {{p|Zangoose}}, {{p|Seviper}}, and {{p|Milotic}} were distributed as part of this campaign.


In 2011, to celebrate Christmas, fans could greet staff members in a certain area of Japanese Pokémon Center stores, and if they did they would receive a small calendar card called the "Happy Calendar" with a unique password included on the back. This password could be input into the [[Pokémon Global Link]] to receive a {{DL|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon|Blissey}}. This Blissey could then be sent to a Generation V game using Game Sync. The password could be redeemed from November 19 to December 25, 2011.
In 2011, to celebrate Christmas, fans could greet staff members in a certain area of Japanese Pokémon Center stores, and if they did they would receive a small calendar card called the "Happy Calendar" with a unique password included on the back. This password could be input into the [[Pokémon Global Link]] to receive a {{DL|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon|Blissey}}. This Blissey could then be sent to a Generation V game using Game Sync. The password could be redeemed from November 19 to December 25, 2011.


In 2012, the {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)|Pokémon Center Tohoku Victini}} was distributed to all [[Generation V]] games at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] to Celebrate Christmas. This Victini was available from November 25, 2012 to January 3, 2013.
In 2012, the {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Pokémon Center Tohoku Victini}} was distributed to all [[Generation V]] games at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] to Celebrate Christmas. This Victini was available from November 25, 2012 to January 3, 2013.


In 2013, a {{p|Scyther}} holding a [[Metal Coat]] and a {{p|Haunter}} without a held item were distributed via [[trade]] to players with [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X or Y]] at Pokémon Center stores and select {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} stores across Japan. These Pokémon both had the original Trainer "Christmas" (in Japanese). Since they were both distributed via trade, they would undergo evolution as soon as the player received them. Furthermore, a serial code to obtain a [[Lucky Egg]] was also given out at Pokémon Center stores to any players who brought a copy of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black or White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 or White 2]], or Pokémon X or Y; the serial code could only be redeemed in Pokémon X and Y.
In 2013, a {{p|Scyther}} holding a [[Metal Coat]] and a {{p|Haunter}} without a held item were distributed via [[trade]] to players with [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X or Y]] at Pokémon Center stores and select {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} stores across Japan. These Pokémon both had the original Trainer "Christmas" (in Japanese). Since they were both distributed via trade, they would undergo evolution as soon as the player received them. Furthermore, a serial code to obtain a [[Lucky Egg]] was also given out at Pokémon Center stores to any players who brought a copy of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black or White]], [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 or White 2]], or Pokémon X or Y; the serial code could only be redeemed in Pokémon X and Y.
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==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
[[Pokémon Masters EX]] has a yearly tradition of releasing two Christmas-themed [[sync pair]]s around the Holiday season, accompanied by Christmas-themed {{DL|Story event|seasonal events}}.
{{PairDex/h|Winter}}
{{PairDex|039|Rosa|trainerlink=Rosa (Masters)#Delibird|trainerimg=Rosa Holiday 2019|sygna=Holiday 2019|0225|Delibird|gender=female|Flying|Steel|Support|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|052|Siebold|trainerlink=Siebold (Masters)#Octillery|trainerimg=Siebold Holiday 2019|sygna=Holiday 2019|0224|Octillery|gender=male|Water|Electric|Tech|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|005|Erika|trainerlink=Erika (Masters)#Comfey|trainerimg=Erika Holiday 2020|sygna=Holiday 2020|0764|Comfey|gender=female|Fairy|Steel|Support|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|041|Skyla|trainerlink=Skyla (Masters)#Togekiss|trainerimg=Skyla Holiday 2020|sygna=Holiday 2020|0468|Togekiss|gender=male|pokemonlink=Togekiss (Pokémon)|Flying|Electric|Tech|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|118|Leon|trainerlink=Leon (Masters)#Calyrex|trainerimg=Leon Holiday 2021|sygna=Holiday 2021|0898IR|Calyrex|form={{Form|Calyrex|Ice Rider}}|Ice|Bug|Physical Strike|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|125|Nessa|trainerlink=Nessa (Masters)#Eiscue (Ice Face ↔ Noice Face)|trainerimg=Nessa Holiday 2021|sygna=Holiday 2021|0875|Eiscue|gender=male|form={{Form|Eiscue|Ice Face ↔ Noice Face}}|Ice|Fire|Tech|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|093|Jasmine|trainerlink=Jasmine (Masters)#Ampharos|trainerimg=Jasmine Holiday 2022|sygna=Holiday 2022|0181|Ampharos|mega=Ampharosite|form=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Ampharos]]|gender=female|Electric|Ground|Support|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|012|Whitney|trainerlink=Whitney (Masters)#Sawsbuck (Winter Form)|trainerimg=Whitney Holiday 2022|sygna=Holiday 2022|0586W|Sawsbuck|gender=female|form={{Form|Sawsbuck|Winter Form}}|Normal|Fighting|Tech|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|060|Viola|trainerlink=Viola (Masters)#Vivillon (Icy Snow Pattern)|trainerimg=Viola Holiday 2023|sygna=Holiday 2023|0666Icy|Vivillon|form={{Form|Vivillon|Icy Snow Pattern}}|gender=female|buddy=yes|Bug|Rock|Field|exrole=Tech|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|116|Sycamore|trainerlink=Professor Sycamore (Masters)#Gogoat|trainerimg=Sycamore Holiday 2023|sygna=Holiday 2023|0673|Gogoat|gender=male|Grass|Fire|Support|exrole=Physical Strike|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}}
|}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
In the dub of ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', [[James's Koffing]] was revealed to be a Christmas gift. In the Japanese version, it was a {{jwp|歳暮|year-end gift}}.
In the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', [[James's Koffing]] was revealed to be a Christmas gift. In the Japanese version, it was a {{jwp|歳暮|year-end gift}}.
 
In ''[[XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!]]'', the [[Coumarine City Festival]] had a lot in common with Christmas, specifically the {{wp|Christmas lights}} and sharing gifts under a tree.


In [[JN094]], a box of Christmas decorations appeared at the [[Celadon Gym]]. {{Ash}} using some {{wp|Christmas lights}} from the box to decorate {{AP|Pikachu}} during a {{wp|Floristry|flower arranging}} class.
In ''[[JN094|Suffering the Flings and Arrows!]]'', a box of Christmas decorations appeared at the [[Celadon Gym]]. {{Ash}} used some Christmas lights from the box to decorate {{AP|Pikachu}} during a {{wp|Floristry|flower arranging}} class.


The following are episodes featuring Christmas:
The following are episodes featuring Christmas:
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* ''[[CCP34|Christmas Present (chamo)]]''
* ''[[CCP34|Christmas Present (chamo)]]''


===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
* ''[[GDZ23|Shū's Christmas]]''
* ''[[GDZ23|Shū's Christmas]]''


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[[Pokémon Christmas Bash]] is a CD album with a collection of Christmas-themed Pokémon songs.
[[Pokémon Christmas Bash]] is a CD album with a collection of Christmas-themed Pokémon songs.


==Related articles==
==See also==
* {{wp|Christmas|Christmas on Wikipedia}}
* [[Santa Claus]]
* [[Santa Claus]]
* [[North Pole]]
* [[North Pole]]


{{anime festivals and holidays|ice}}
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{{anime festivals and holidays|winter}}


[[Category:Festivals and holidays]]
[[Category:Festivals and holidays]]


[[it:Natale]]
[[it:Natale]]

Revision as of 15:12, 11 August 2024

Ash, Dawn, and Brock getting ready for Christmas

Christmas (Japanese: クリスマス Christmas) is a winter holiday celebrated throughout the Pokémon world. Much like the secular aspects of the Western holiday in the real world, people wait for Santa Claus to come down their chimneys and deliver gifts and goodwill to them.

In the core series games

Happy Calendar card
Happy Calendar card back

In Generation II, many Pokémon were given away at the Pokémon Center New York as part of the Gotta Catch 'Em All campaign. Each week, a different set of Pokémon were distributed. From December 21 to 27, 2001, the week was Christmas week, and a Delibird with Pay Day (as an Egg) and a Celebi were distributed.

In Generation III, many Pokémon were given away at the Pokémon Center New York. On Christmas Day 2003, a Kingdra, Zangoose, Seviper, and Milotic were distributed as part of this campaign.

In 2011, to celebrate Christmas, fans could greet staff members in a certain area of Japanese Pokémon Center stores, and if they did they would receive a small calendar card called the "Happy Calendar" with a unique password included on the back. This password could be input into the Pokémon Global Link to receive a Blissey. This Blissey could then be sent to a Generation V game using Game Sync. The password could be redeemed from November 19 to December 25, 2011.

In 2012, the Pokémon Center Tohoku Victini was distributed to all Generation V games at Pokémon Center stores to Celebrate Christmas. This Victini was available from November 25, 2012 to January 3, 2013.

In 2013, a Scyther holding a Metal Coat and a Haunter without a held item were distributed via trade to players with Pokémon X or Y at Pokémon Center stores and select Toys "R" Us stores across Japan. These Pokémon both had the original Trainer "Christmas" (in Japanese). Since they were both distributed via trade, they would undergo evolution as soon as the player received them. Furthermore, a serial code to obtain a Lucky Egg was also given out at Pokémon Center stores to any players who brought a copy of Pokémon Black or White, Pokémon Black 2 or White 2, or Pokémon X or Y; the serial code could only be redeemed in Pokémon X and Y.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Pokémon Masters EX has a yearly tradition of releasing two Christmas-themed sync pairs around the Holiday season, accompanied by Christmas-themed seasonal events.

Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role EX role Base potential Availability
#039 Holiday 2019
Rosa
#0225 Delibird
Flying
Steel
★★★★★☆EX Seasonal Sync Pair Scout
#052 Holiday 2019
Siebold
#0224 Octillery
Water
Electric
★★★★★☆EX Seasonal Sync Pair Scout
#005 Holiday 2020
Erika
#0764 Comfey
Fairy
Steel
★★★★★☆EX Seasonal Sync Pair Scout
#041 Holiday 2020
Skyla
#0468 Togekiss
Flying
Electric
★★★★★☆EX Seasonal Sync Pair Scout
#118 Holiday 2021
Leon
#0898 File:MastersIcon0898IR.png Calyrex
Ice Rider
Ice
Bug
★★★★★☆EX Seasonal Sync Pair Scout
#125 Holiday 2021
Nessa
#0875 Eiscue
Ice Face ↔ Noice Face
Ice
Fire
★★★★★☆EX Seasonal Sync Pair Scout
#093 Holiday 2022
Jasmine
#0181 Ampharos
Mega Ampharos
Electric
Ground
★★★★★☆EX Seasonal Sync Pair Scout
#012 Holiday 2022
Whitney
#0586 Sawsbuck
Winter Form
Normal
Fighting
★★★★★☆EX Seasonal Sync Pair Scout
#060 Holiday 2023
Viola
#0666 Vivillon
Icy Snow Pattern
Bug
Rock
★★★★★☆EX Seasonal Sync Pair Scout
#116 Holiday 2023
Sycamore
#0673 Gogoat
Grass
Fire
★★★★★☆EX Seasonal Sync Pair Scout

In the anime

In the English dub of Island of the Giant Pokémon, James's Koffing was revealed to be a Christmas gift. In the Japanese version, it was a year-end gift.

In Under the Pledging Tree!, the Coumarine City Festival had a lot in common with Christmas, specifically the Christmas lights and sharing gifts under a tree.

In Suffering the Flings and Arrows!, a box of Christmas decorations appeared at the Celadon Gym. Ash used some Christmas lights from the box to decorate Pikachu during a flower arranging class.

The following are episodes featuring Christmas:

In the manga

These are manga chapters featuring Christmas:

Magical Pokémon Journey

Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

Pocket Monsters DP

Pocket Monsters BW

Pokémon Newspaper Strip

In Strip 15, Ash mentioned that he didn't want to spend Christmas trapped under his Snorlax.

In Strip 16, Ash and Pikachu were sleeping in his room at Christmas Eve when they heard Santa Claus making noise and commanding his reindeer: "Now Dasher! Now Dancer! Now—" Ash did not recognize the voice, and commanded Pikachu to "shut up" the person making the noise. Pikachu zapped Santa and caused the noise to stop.

In the books

These are books featuring Christmas:

In the TCG

The Flaaffy from the Expedition Base Set features Flaaffy sitting underneath a Christmas tree next to a collection of presents.

In other media

Pokémon Christmas Bash is a CD album with a collection of Christmas-themed Pokémon songs.

See also


Animated series-exclusive festivals and holidays
Multiregional ChristmasJohto FestivalKids DaySummer Festival
Kanto Aura Guardian FestivalPokémon Flower Arrangement
Princess Festival
Orange Islands Legend Festival
Johto Eclipse FestivalMareep FestivalParade of the Chinchou
Pokémon ExhibitionPokémon Street Performer Festival
Pokémon Swap MeetSunflora FestivalWobbuffet Festival
Hoenn Feather CarnivalMay FestivalMillennium Festival
Sinnoh Pastoria Croagunk FestivalSinnoh FestivalTwinleaf Festival
Unova Eindoak Harvest FestivalKanto Fair
Subway Bosses' Stamp RallyWishing Bell Festival
Decolore Grand Harvest Festival
Kalos Camphrier Harvest FestivalCoumarine City Festival
Gadget FestivalGourgeist FestivalZapdos Festival
Alola Manalo FestivalWela Fire Festival
Paldea Artazon Art Festival
Kitakami Countryside Harvest Festival
Unknown Wind Festival