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Pokémon
Wordmark for the Pokémon franchise used since 1998.
First installment	Pokémon Red and Green Versions (1996)
Latest installment	Pokémon Legends: Z-A (2025)

Pokémon, also known as Pocket Monsters in East Asia, is a media franchise owned by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures, Inc., centered around a series of monster-catching role-playing games developed by Game Freak.

History in the Super Mario franchise

Yoshi's Story

In the sewer-type levels of Yoshi's Story like Jelly Pipe and Torrential Maze, newspaper clippings in the background read "Pikachu".

Wario Land 3

In Wario Land 3, one of the treasures in The Big Bridge is a Pokémon Pikachu.

Paper Mario

In Paper Mario, when the tiger-pattern Li'l Oink runs away, it drops a Thunder Rage. Combined with its yellow body with red cheeks, this makes reference to Pikachu.

Donkey Konga series

(Pokémon Main Theme and Pokémon Theme)

Super Mario Maker

In Super Mario Maker, there are Mystery Mushroom costumes of Pikachu, Charizard, Jigglypuff, Mewtwo, Lucario, and Greninja, all of which correspond to amiibo figures released for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. In celebration of the Pokémon 20th Anniversary, the I Choose You! event course was released on February 11, 2016. Depending on the route the player takes, they can unlock costumes of either Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle. Unlike the Pokémon costumes present in the base game, these costumes use custom sound effects originating from the first generation of Pokémon games.

List of costumes from Pokémon

#	Image	Costume	Origin	Unlock method	Notes
45		Pikachu	Pokémon Red Version/Blue Version	Clear 100 Mario Challenge on Normal setting or harder or Use any Pikachu amiibo	Based on Pikachu's overworld sprite from the Nintendo DS Pokémon games, with the outlines removed and featuring more vibrant colorings to fit Super Mario Bros.'s aesthetics. The default Super Mario Bros. sounds are used rather than new, Pokémon-themed sounds.
46		Charizard	Pokémon Red Version/Blue Version	Clear 100 Mario Challenge on Normal setting or harder or Use any Charizard amiibo	Based on Charizard's overworld sprite from the Nintendo DS Pokémon games, with the outlines removed and featuring more vibrant colorings to fit Super Mario Bros.'s aesthetics. The default Super Mario Bros. sounds are used rather than new, Pokémon-themed sounds.
47		Jigglypuff	Pokémon Red Version/Blue Version	Clear 100 Mario Challenge on Normal setting or harder or Use any Jigglypuff amiibo	Based on Jigglypuff's overworld sprite from the Nintendo DS Pokémon games, with the outlines removed and featuring more vibrant colorings to fit Super Mario Bros.'s aesthetics. The default Super Mario Bros. sounds are used rather than new, Pokémon-themed sounds.
48		Mewtwo	Pokémon Red Version/Blue Version	Clear 100 Mario Challenge on Normal setting or harder or Use any Mewtwo amiibo	Based on Mewtwo's overworld sprite from the Nintendo DS Pokémon games, with the outlines removed and featuring more vibrant colorings to fit Super Mario Bros.'s aesthetics. The default Super Mario Bros. sounds are used rather than new, Pokémon-themed sounds.
49		Lucario	Pokémon Diamond Version/Pearl Version	Clear 100 Mario Challenge on Expert setting or harder or Use any Lucario amiibo	Based on Lucario's overworld sprite from the Nintendo DS Pokémon games, with the outlines removed and featuring more vibrant colorings to fit Super Mario Bros.'s aesthetics. The default Super Mario Bros. sounds are used rather than new, Pokémon-themed sounds.
50		Greninja	Pokémon X/Y	Clear 100 Mario Challenge on Expert setting or harder or Use any Greninja amiibo	An original sprite. The default Super Mario Bros. sounds are used rather than new, Pokémon-themed sounds.
122		Bulbasaur	Pokémon Red Version/Blue Version/Yellow Version	Clear the I Choose You! Event Course by picking the Bulbasaur path	Unlike the other Pokémon costumes already available in the game, the costume uses sound effects from the first Pokémon games: the level-up tune plays upon touching the Mystery Mushroom, and the course clear jingle is replaced by the Gym Leader victory tune. Pressing makes Bulbasaur look towards the player and emit its cry from the original games.
123		Charmander	Pokémon Red Version/Blue Version/Yellow Version	Clear the I Choose You! Event Course by picking the Charmander path	Unlike the other Pokémon costumes already available in the game, the costume uses sound effects from the first Pokémon games: the level-up tune plays upon touching the Mystery Mushroom, and the course clear jingle is replaced by the Gym Leader victory tune. Pressing makes Charmander look towards the player and emit its cry from the original games.
124		Squirtle	Pokémon Red Version/Blue Version/Yellow Version	Clear the I Choose You! Event Course by picking the Squirtle path	Unlike the other Pokémon costumes already available in the game, the costume uses sound effects from the first Pokémon games: the level-up tune plays upon touching the Mystery Mushroom, and the course clear jingle is replaced by the Gym Leader victory tune. Pressing makes Squirtle look towards the player and emit its cry from the original games.

History in the Pokémon franchise

Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow

In Copycat's room in Saffron City, the player can find a TV along with a SNES. Interacting with the SNES brings up text about a game featuring Mario with a bucket on his head being played. This is a reference to the game Mario & Wario, also developed by Game Freak, in which Mario gets a bucket dropped on his head by Wario. This reference also appears in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, but is absent in the remakes of Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.

Pokémon Stadium 2

A few of the accessories that can be received from the Mystery Gift feature in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal versions include an NES, SNES, Virtual Boy, and Nintendo 64. When using the Transfer Pak to see them in Pokémon Stadium 2, a limited number of video games appear randomly on the screen depending on which console is set up. These games include Donkey Kong and Super Mario Bros. for the NES, Super Mario World for the SNES, and Super Mario 64 Shindō Pak Taiō Version for the Nintendo 64.

Pokémon Sun and Moon / Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Mario's shirt and overalls can be seen on the wall on the right side of Konikoni City's apparel shop. The shirt accompanying the overalls appears to be short-sleeved, similarly to Mario's shirt in Super Mario Sunshine. However, this outfit is only part of the background and cannot be obtained.

Shared history

Luigi Pokémon

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The screenshot shown on the website

In 1999, a page titled "Luigi Pokémon" was posted on the official Nintendo website as part of an April Fools' Day prank. It falsely stated that Luigi was the first Generation II Pokémon (being the first of the new "Plumber" type) and provided fictional instructions on how to "unlock" him. The beginnings of a "moveset" for Luigi were also listed on the site, though it was also stated that "we believe there may be more". Luigi's sprite is a digitized version of his artworkMedia:LuigiSmash.PNG from Super Smash Bros.

Website descriptions

It seems unlikely, but the 160th Pokémon is one of Nintendo's most recognizable superstars. His name is Luigi. Luigi isn't a glitch monster like Missingno, and you don't have to win a contest to earn him (like Mew). He is a legitimate Pokémon, available in both the Red and Blue versions of the game.

Listed moveset

• Wrench
• Mustache Slap
• Gas (a poison ability)
• Cower (a defensive position)
• F. Reunion (Family Reunion: this attack summons Mario and Yoshi for a group attack)

Listed directions

Catching Luigi is not easy, but this exclusive strategy report should help. First you must capture a Lickitung (Pokémon # 108) using an Ultra Ball. If you use any other type of Poké Ball, you won't be able to own Luigi. Normally Lickitung does not evolve, but under the correct circumstances it will evolve into Luigi. Keep Lickitung in your active Pokémon list and position yourself exactly where Snorlax was blocking the bridge east of Vermillion City^[sic]. Next -- and this is the crucial part - turn your Game Boy upside down. If the cartridge is not inverted, this trick won't work. With your Game Boy upside down, use a Rare Candy on Lickitung. If you're standing in the correct position on the bridge, Lickitung will evolve into Luigi. If the evolution doesn't take place, shake your Game Boy up and down (not left and right) and try again.

Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros.

In Super Smash Bros., Pikachu and Jigglypuff are two of the twelve playable fighters in the game. Pikachu is available from the start, while Jigglypuff is unlocked by beating the 1P Game on any difficulty.

In battle, Pikachu is able to use Thunder Jolt as its neutral special, Quick Attack as its up special, and Thunder as its down special. Unlike its other moves, the name "Thunder Jolt" originates in the Pokémon Trading Card Game from Pikachu's Base Set card. Its icon in the character selection screen is based on its artwork for Pokémon Red and Blue. In its congratulations screen, Venasaur, Clefairy, Onix, and Chansey appear around Pikachu, using their models from Pokémon Stadium. Its profile is an excerpt of its Pokédex entry from Pokémon Red.

In battle, Jigglypuff is able to use Rollout as its neutral special, Sing as its up special, and Rest as its down special. Unlike its effects in the Pokémon games, Rest does not heal the user. Instead, the move creates a powerful but short-lived hitbox when performed. Similar to Pikachu, Jigglypuff's character selection screen icon is based on its artwork for Pokémon Red and Green.

A versus match on Saffron City

The only stage in the game based on the Pokémon franchise is Saffron City. It takes place on the roof of the Silph Co. headquarters with smaller buildings on each side. A banner on the left side of the stage reads, "Gotta catch 'em all!", the tagline of Pokémon Red and Blue. A few Pokémon can emerge from the headquarters' door to attack the fighters:

• Venasaur uses Razor Leaf. It shoots out projectiles.
• Charmader uses Flamethrower. Its flames are similar to the ones from a Fire Flower.
• Electrode uses Explosion.
• Chansey uses Soft-Boiled. It releases one egg that can be thrown to reveal other items. It has a chance to be explosive.
• Porygon uses Tackle. It quickly emerges from the door to attack.

In the background, Butterfree, Spearow, Fearow, and Moltres can fly across the screen. The music that plays on this stage is an arrangement of the opening music from Pokémon Red and Blue.

The Poké Ball appears as an item in the game. When thrown, one of the following Pokémon is released and attacks with the following move:

• Charizard uses Flamethrower. It spews fire from its mouth as it turns from side to side.
• Blastoise uses Hydro Pump. It turns towards opponents and continuously blasts streams of water.
• Beedrill uses Take Down. It flies off-screen and then a swarm of Beedrill fly across the stage.
• Clefairy uses Metronome. It performs the moves of one of the other Pokémon.
• Meowth uses Pay Day. It throws coins in a cross shape.
• Onix uses Rock Throw. it flies up and causes rocks to fall down.
• Hitmonlee uses Jump Kick. It directs this attack to the closest opponent.
• Koffing uses Smog. It produces a smog that damages opponents.
• Chansey uses Soft-Boiled. It spawns three eggs which act like their Saffron City counterpart.
• Goldeen uses Splash. It flops on the ground, dealing no damage.
• Starmie uses Swift. It fires stars at opponents.
• Snorlax uses Body Slam. It flies up and descends downwards at an increased size.
• Mew uses Fly. It flies away when released. Although this does nothing in versus matches, encountering Mew in a 1P Game match awards the player with the "Mew Catch" bonus, giving them 15,000 points.

In all versions of the game, the Pokémon use their voices from each language's respective dub of the Pokémon animated series.

Gallery

Artwork

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Screenshots

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  Yoshi's Story

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  Wario Land 3

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  Paper Mario

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  Pokémon Stadium 2 (Donkey Kong)

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  Pokémon Stadium 2 (Super Mario Bros.)

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  Pokémon Stadium 2 (Super Mario World)

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  Pokémon Stadium 2 (Super Mario 64 Shindō Pak Taiō Version)

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  Mario, Yoshi and Donkey Kong with Pikachu in a North American commercial for Super Smash Bros.

External links

• Poll webpage (archived)