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'''Pokémon language''' (Japanese: 語 language) is the medium by which Pokémon communicate in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | |||
[[Image: 441Chatot.png|thumb|200px|Communication]] | |||
==Cry== | |||
Most {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} communicate with their [[cry]], their cry usually being their own name. However, even though their cries are unique to their species, different Pokémon are able to understand each other, whether they're in a [[tag battle]] or just playing together. Easily recognized moments of this happening is seen between [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Dawn's Piplup]], such as in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', when the two communicated so they could save their owners. it was originally thought that their cries remained the same whatever they were saying, but dedicated fans have realized that Ash's Pikachu uses different phrases when saying different things, like 'Piiika-Chuuuuuuuu' when using {{m|Thunderbolt}} or 'Pika-Pikachu' when saying its name. This is the same with Dawn's Piplup, such as 'Piplup-lup-lup' when using {{m|Bubblebeam}}, or 'Pipluurrrp' when using {{m|Whirlpool}}, the 'lup' becoming distinctly watery. [[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket's Meowth]] is an exception of this, as he is only able to speak in the human language - yet he is still able to understand the language of Pokémon, making him a useful translator. | |||
==Human language== | |||
[[File:Meowth.png|thumb|200px|Mouthy Meowth]] | |||
Very few Pokémon are able to understand and speak the human language. The most well-known [[talking Pokémon]] is Team Rocket's Meowth, who relentlessly learnt English to impress his love, [[Meowzie]]. But other Pokémon are able to speak English as well, such as the {{p|Gastly}} in ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'' and the {{p|Slowking}} in ''[[M02|The Power of One | |||
]]''. In some [[Pokédex]] entries, it mentions how the Pokémon are able to understand human comprehension, but it seems that all Pokémon understand humans. | |||
==Other means of communication== | |||
'''Telepathy''' | '''Telepathy''' | ||
Many Pokémon, mainly {{type2|Psychic}}s, interact with humans via telepathy. For instance, the | Many Pokémon, mainly {{type2|Psychic}}s, interact with humans via telepathy. For instance, the {{p|Ralts}} in ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'' telepathically called Max to help her - though, she may have been crying out for anyone, and Max was the only one that heard it. Most of the talking Pokémon speak telepathically, such as the {{p|Zorua}} in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. Many [[Legendary Pokémon]] are able to do this as well. | ||
'''Possession''' | '''Possession''' | ||
Some Pokémon have been able to speak telepathically through a person or another Pokémon. It is wondered why some Pokémon do this instead of just speaking directly. A Gastly and a | Some Pokémon have been able to speak telepathically through a person or another Pokémon. It is wondered why some Pokémon do this, instead of just speaking directly. A Gastly and a {{p|Haunter}} spoke through Meowth in ''[[EP095|A Shipful of Shivers]]'', and Meowth was used again by {{p|Deoxys}} in ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! Part 1]]'' and ''[[AG172|2]]''. Coincidentally, Meowth was used both times, most likely because he is able to speak English. | ||
'''Illusion''' | '''Illusion''' | ||
There is only one time of this happening. The | There is only one time of this happening. The {{p|Ninetales}} from ''[[EP232|Just Waiting On a Friend]]'', created an illusion called [[Lokoko]] through which it spoke. | ||
'''Shape-shifting''' | '''Shape-shifting''' | ||
[[Image: Latias as Bianca.png|thumb|200px|Latias or Bianca?]] | |||
The | The {{p|Latias}} in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'' was able to shape-shift into [[Bianca]], a girl that she had befriended. She was able to communicate as Bianca, or at least seems to be human. | ||
'''Partnership''' | '''Partnership''' | ||
[[File:Ash and his Pikachu.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Pikachu's Bond]] | |||
It seems that an experienced or empathic trainer is able to communicate quite fluently with their Pokémon, if only intuitively. | It seems that an experienced or empathic trainer is able to communicate quite fluently with their Pokémon, if only intuitively. {{Ash}} is able to do this, as seen in ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]'', where he understood that Pikachu was persuading him to let him use Thunderbolt to help [[Riley's Lucario]]. | ||
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Pokémon language (Japanese: 語 language) is the medium by which Pokémon communicate in the anime.
Cry
Most Pokémon communicate with their cry, their cry usually being their own name. However, even though their cries are unique to their species, different Pokémon are able to understand each other, whether they're in a tag battle or just playing together. Easily recognized moments of this happening is seen between Ash's Pikachu and Dawn's Piplup, such as in Arceus and the Jewel of Life, when the two communicated so they could save their owners. it was originally thought that their cries remained the same whatever they were saying, but dedicated fans have realized that Ash's Pikachu uses different phrases when saying different things, like 'Piiika-Chuuuuuuuu' when using Thunderbolt or 'Pika-Pikachu' when saying its name. This is the same with Dawn's Piplup, such as 'Piplup-lup-lup' when using Bubblebeam, or 'Pipluurrrp' when using Whirlpool, the 'lup' becoming distinctly watery. Team Rocket's Meowth is an exception of this, as he is only able to speak in the human language - yet he is still able to understand the language of Pokémon, making him a useful translator.
Human language
Very few Pokémon are able to understand and speak the human language. The most well-known talking Pokémon is Team Rocket's Meowth, who relentlessly learnt English to impress his love, Meowzie. But other Pokémon are able to speak English as well, such as the Gastly in The Ghost of Maiden's Peak and the Slowking in The Power of One . In some Pokédex entries, it mentions how the Pokémon are able to understand human comprehension, but it seems that all Pokémon understand humans.
Other means of communication
Telepathy
Many Pokémon, mainly Template:Type2s, interact with humans via telepathy. For instance, the Ralts in Do I Hear a Ralts? telepathically called Max to help her - though, she may have been crying out for anyone, and Max was the only one that heard it. Most of the talking Pokémon speak telepathically, such as the Zorua in Zoroark: Master of Illusions. Many Legendary Pokémon are able to do this as well.
Possession
Some Pokémon have been able to speak telepathically through a person or another Pokémon. It is wondered why some Pokémon do this, instead of just speaking directly. A Gastly and a Haunter spoke through Meowth in A Shipful of Shivers, and Meowth was used again by Deoxys in Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! Part 1 and 2. Coincidentally, Meowth was used both times, most likely because he is able to speak English.
Illusion
There is only one time of this happening. The Ninetales from Just Waiting On a Friend, created an illusion called Lokoko through which it spoke.
Shape-shifting
The Latias in Pokémon Heroes was able to shape-shift into Bianca, a girl that she had befriended. She was able to communicate as Bianca, or at least seems to be human.
Partnership
It seems that an experienced or empathic trainer is able to communicate quite fluently with their Pokémon, if only intuitively. Ash is able to do this, as seen in Saving the World From Ruins!, where he understood that Pikachu was persuading him to let him use Thunderbolt to help Riley's Lucario.
