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'''Pokémon language''' (Japanese: 語 language) is the medium by which Pokémon communicate in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | '''Pokémon language''' (Japanese: 語 language) is the medium by which Pokémon communicate in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | ||
==Cry== | ==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. {{MTR|Team Rocket | 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. {{MTR|Meowth of Team Rocket}} 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== | ==Human language== | ||
[[File:Meowth.png|thumb|200px| | [[File:Meowth.png|thumb|200px|{{MTR}}]] | ||
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 | 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 learned English to impress his love, [[Meowzie]]. But other Pokémon are able to speak human language 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== | ==Other means of communication== | ||
''' | ===Telepathy=== | ||
Many Pokémon, mainly {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon, interact with humans via telepathy. For instance, in ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'', a {{p|Ralts}} telepathically called [[Max]] to help her; however, she may have been crying out for anyone, but Max was the only one that heard it. Most [[talking Pokémon]] speak telepathically, such as the {{OBP|Zorua|movie 13}} in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. Many [[legendary Pokémon]] are able to do this as well. | |||
===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. In ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]'', {{Ash}} understood that Pikachu wanted to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} to help [[Riley's Lucario]]. | |||
''' | ===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. In ''[[EP095|A Shipful of Shivers]]'', a {{p|Gastly}} and {{p|Haunter}} spoke through Meowth. In ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! Part 1]]'' and ''[[AG172|2]]'', {{p|Deoxys}} spoke though Meowth. | |||
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===Shape-shifting=== | |||
[[File:Latias as Bianca.png|thumb|200px|Latias or Bianca?]] | |||
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. | 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. | ||
'' | ===Illusion=== | ||
[[ | In ''[[EP232|Just Waiting On a Friend]]'', a {{p|Ninetales}} created an illusion called [[Lokoko]] that it spoke through. | ||
== Related articles == | ==Related articles== | ||
* [[Cry]] | * [[Cry]] | ||
* [[Talking Pokémon]] | * [[Talking Pokémon]] | ||
* | * [[Ash's Pikachu#Pikachu's language]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon world]] | [[Category:Pokémon world]] | ||
[[Category:Anime]] | [[Category:Anime]] | ||
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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. Meowth of Team Rocket 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 learned English to impress his love, Meowzie. But other Pokémon are able to speak human language 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 Psychic-type Pokémon, interact with humans via telepathy. For instance, in Do I Hear a Ralts?, a Ralts telepathically called Max to help her; however, she may have been crying out for anyone, but Max was the only one that heard it. Most talking Pokémon speak telepathically, such as the Zorua in Zoroark: Master of Illusions. Many legendary Pokémon are able to do this as well.
Partnership
It seems that an experienced or empathic Trainer is able to communicate quite fluently with their Pokémon, if only intuitively. In Saving the World From Ruins!, Ash understood that Pikachu wanted to use Thunderbolt to help Riley's Lucario.
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. In A Shipful of Shivers, a Gastly and Haunter spoke through Meowth. In Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! Part 1 and 2, Deoxys spoke though Meowth.
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.
Illusion
In Just Waiting On a Friend, a Ninetales created an illusion called Lokoko that it spoke through.
