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* Kimberly owns a Meganium, a Typhlosion, and a Feraligatr that knows the Ultimate Move of their respective type. In ''VideoGame/PokemonXDGaleOfDarkness'', the reward for clearing 100 battles in Mt. Battle is one of the Johto starters with the Ultimate Move.

Being a huge, ''huge'' fan of Pokémon he is, Hidenori Kusaka strives to make as many references he can, whether it be from the mainline games, the anime, or even some obscure spinoff games.

* Red's very first Pokémon being a Poliwhirl may have been because it's [[CreatorsFavorite Satoshi Tajiri’s favorite]].
* The Pokémon Fanclub Chairman's design is based on his appearance in [[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E03RThJVcAk_Igc?format=jpg&name=medium Pokémon Daisuki Club materials]], which collaborated with the manga in its early days. That would be why the chairmans asks to deliver a mail with stamp, as the materials were mostly stamp-based.

* Green's bubble microphone and Pika's babysitting of Yellow's Caterpie are homages to the ''VideoGame/HeyYouPikachu'' game.

* A forest that Yellow comes across turns out to be a herd of Exeggutor and Oddish, which may be a nod to one of the intermissions for Pikachu's Summer Vacation.

* The symbols on the signal Misty made originates from Ancient Mew card that came with the movie Anime/Pokemon2000. In general, the Elite Four's goal of using Lugia may be because the Yellow arc running simultaneous with the release of the movie.
* Yellow receiving an Omanyte and Graveler with both evolving later on may have been inspired by the “Evolution by Mail Campaign” launched in 1998 for the [[TabletopGame/{{Pokemon}} tcg]]. Somewhat resembling a trade evolution, people could send a Kadabra, Machoke, Graveler, Haunter, and Omanyte card with Bill's PC (Vending S3) to the Media Factory corporation to receive their evolved forms.

* Earl Dervish's design is based on [[VideoGame/PokemonStadium Pokémon Stadium 2.]]
* At the Goldenrod Game Corner, aside from slot machines, there are also people playing VideoGame/PokemonPinball (more specifically, Red Field) and Pokémon card games.
* Janine uses a Forretress at one point, which is one of the Pokémon she uses in round 2 of Pokémon Stadium 2. Likewise, Lance owning a Tyranitar comes from Pokémon Stadium 2.
* Brock battling Jasmine, Misty battling Whitney, and Lt. Surge battling Morty is also a reference to Pokémon Stadium 2, where gym leaders were shown battling each other in the credits. They even use the same Pokémon!
* The GS Ball looks identical to the anime in its appearance. And in the same chapter, Gold calls out the move “Super Rising Thunder,” which was the only move for Rocket’s Raikou card. (From Japan-exclusive Pokémon VS expansion pack)

* Norman tells Ruby's mother that Ruby's old enough to decide for himself now that he's 11, which seems to be a nod to the “All Primary School Graduates are Adults Law” in Literature/PocketMonstersTheAnimation.
* Chapter 217 properly introduces contests, and releasing in the same magazines were [[https://pkspedia.com/02_datebase/05_overchap/apspecial/image/contest.jpg Pokémon Stamps promoting the contest feature]]. Each of the Pokémon that appear when Ruby names the Contest Segments are based off of these stamps, with the entire Beauty Segment lineup in the manga matching the stamp Beauty lineup. (Ruby’s Feebas in place of Milotic)

* In addition to being based off of UsefulNotes/NintendoDS, the top screen of Team Aqua communication device also seems to resemble the map of VideoGame/PokemonDash, which was released around the same time.
* Archie and Maxie being possessed by the orbs is most definitely based on how the same fate befalls to Archie and Pikachu in [[Anime/PokemonTheSeriesRubyAndSapphire the anime.]]

* Kimberly owns a Meganium, Typhlosion, and Feraligatr that knows the Ultimate Move of their respective type. In VideoGame/PokemonXDGaleOfDarkness, the reward for clearing 100 battles in Mt. Battle is one of the Johto starters with the Ultimate Move.

* When he first appears in this chapter, Mewtwo states “I am here” (我はここに在り), which is the Japanese title for Anime/PokemonMewtwoReturns. His personality here also seems to be similar, not to mention the Team Rocket’s airship that appears later and the M2 Bind heavily resembling Mewtwo's armor in the film.
* Green refers to his [=Porygon2=] as a “cyber warrior”, which in Japanese is the title of the infamous 38th episode of the anime.
* Deoxys can make multiple copies of itself and turns out to be a pair, which is clearly inspired by Anime/PokemonDestinyDeoxys.
* Lanette’s design is based on Lanette's Net Search card. Plus, Brigette owns multiple Swablu, where she gives an egg in Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire that hatches into one.
* After taking him to Team Rocket ship and outfitting him in FRLG arc, Sird refers to Silver as "the Prince of Darkness". That's the same title for the rival character in [[Manga/PokemonGoldenBoys Pokémon Golden Boys manga.]]

* Latias’ ability to disguise as a girl and share sights with Latios is obviously based on Anime/PokemonHeroes.

* Emerald's E-shooter is similar to that of the VideoGame/PokemonRanger's Capture Stylers. It's actually hinted in-universe that the E-shooter is based off of the Capture Stylers as well.
* Todd is given a job to take pictures at Pokémon Snap's Pokémon Island.
* Before leaving the Battle Frontier, Latios says how they would stay with Emerald the loner until a day like this arrives, which is a nod to the ending song of the 5th Pokémon movie, ''You’re Not Alone''.

* The producer that congratulates Dia and Pearl is called Akinori, who like the Fanclub Chairman, was the [[https://pkspedia.com/02_datebase/05_overchap/stamp/akinori.jpg poster child for Daisuki Club materials]] in gen IV.
* Roseanne, Professor Rowan's assistant, is designed like her tcg design. Other instances include Cassius, the storage owner for Kalos region.

* Maylene’s Riolu knows Aura Sphere, referencing how there’s a special mission where you could get that certain Riolu in Shadows of Almia.
* Diamond’s Mamoswine has the ability Thick Fat, where in December 8th, 2010 (around the time DP arc ended), there was an event Mamoswine with hidden Thick Fat ability.
* Hayley from VideoGame/MyPokemonRanch makes a cameo appearance during the battle at Sky Pillar. In addition, Hayley’s ranch building is based on My Pokémon on Ranch post-Platinum update. And lastly, Bebe has a Glameow, which is seen alongside her in Bebe’s Search Supporter Card.

* In his revelation of the Plates, Silver calls Normal Type “colorless”, which is what Normal Type is referred to in TCG.

* Cilan has his arms behind his back, Cress folds them, and Chili has them in his hips just like in [[Anime/PokemonTheSeriesBlackAndWhite the anime]]. Hawes’ design too is similar to in Best Wishes.

* Grimsley plays Card Flip, a minigame that appeared in VideoGame/PokemonGoldAndSilver.
* Elesa’s Zebstrika’s costume is based on how Blitzle looks in the [[https://pkspedia.com/02_datebase/05_overchap/apspecial/image/musical.gif official illustration]] for Pokémon Musical. Not to mention when the musical starts, how the lineup and the costumes of the Pokémon (minus Emolga and Maractus) is based on when the player first enters Pokémon Musical in-game.

* Sacred Sword is performed through a pillar of blade formed on the forehead, almost identical to how it’s done in Anime/PokemonKyuremVsTheSwordOfJustice. The Swords of Justice being frozen is also taken from the movie, where in general, this whole event in the manga seems to be based on the movie. (the legendary musketeers training the inexperienced Keldeo, only to be frozen by an enemy and prompting Keldeo to avenge them)
* Genesect’s ability to change forms and fly are based on Anime/PokemonGenesectAndTheLegendAwakened. Grimsley also remarks about its speed, where the title of the movie in Japanese is "[=ExtremeSpeed=] (神速) Genesect: Mewtwo Awakens".

* The entrance to Magician's workshop is blocked by a slot machine originating from Goldenrod Game Corner.
* Hugh can be found sneezing in his backstory. While sneezing, Hugh shouts “Hi-hi-hi-hiroshun!” which is a reference to how the river character was named “Hihihiroshi” in the April 15, 2014 gameplay of [=BW2=] in a program called “Pokémon Smash!”.

* Near the end of the Black 2 and White 2 arc, Colress reveals that he [[spoiler: has a shiny Genesect, making it a reference to ''Anime/PokemonGenesectAndTheLegendAwakened''.]]

* Alex owning a Helioptile must have been inspired by [[Anime/PokemonTheSeriesXY the anime.]] Not to mention Grace forcing Y to follow in her footsteps, it being a crucial plot point for both version of the characters.

* Shauna remarking how squishy the Zygarde cells are would be a nod to how Bonnie named the Zygarde Core she found in the anime. The same can be said for when X and Blue remarks about Mega Mewtwo Y’s speed, as Cilan says something similar when seeing it for the first time in the 16th movie.
* Lastly, Bonnie using a Dedennee near the end of the arc must also have been inspired from the anime.

* Marvin is introduced to Dynamax through a Pangoro hologram, since that was the Pokémon on [[https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/6/69/Sword_Shield_Max_Raid_Battle_artwork.png the promotional art for Max Raid Battles]]. Plus, the reason why he's given such a spotlight may have to do with how the first protagonist in the Pokémon tcg manga by Ryū Matsushima is named Manabu Kadoo.

* Norman tells Ruby's mother that Ruby's old enough to decide for himself now that he's 11, which seems to be a nod to the “All Primary School Graduates are Adults Law” in LightNovel/PocketMonstersTheAnimation.

* In addition to being based off of UsefulNotes/NintendoDS, tbe top screen of Team Aqua communication device also seems to resemble the map of VideoGame/PokemonDash, which was released around the same time.

* When he first appears in this chapter, Mewtwo states “I am here” (我はここに在り), which is the Japanese title for Anime/PokemonMewtwoReturns. His personality here also seems to be similar, not to mention the Team Rocket’s airship that appears later.

* Like Lanette, Cassius's design is primarily based on the anime.

* Milo's younger brother and Gordie's younger siblings are shown, all of whom were only seen in concept art.

* Red's very first Pokémon being a Poliwhirl may have been because it's Satoshi Tajiri’s favorite.

* Todd is given a job to take pictures at ''Pokémon Snap's Pokémon Island.

* Hayley from VideoGame/MyPokemonRanch makes a cameo appearance during the battle at Sky Pillar. In addition, Hayley’s ranch building is based on My PokemPokémon on Ranch post-Platinum update. And lastly, Bebe has a Glameow, which is seen alongside her in Bebe’s Search Supporter Card.

* Marvin is introduced to Dynamax through a Pangoro hologram, since that was the Pokémon on the promotional art for Max Raid Battles. Plus, the reason why he's given such a spotlight may have to do with how the first protagonist in the Pokémon tcg manga by Ryū Matsushima is named Manabu Kadoo.

Being a huge, ''huge'' fan of Pokemon he is, Hidenori Kusaka strives to make as many references he can, whether it be from the mainline games, the anime, or even some obscure spinoff games.

* Red's very first Pokemon being a Poliwhirl may have been because it's Satoshi Tajiri’s favorite.
* The Pokemon Fanclub Chairman's design is based on his appearance in [[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E03RThJVcAk_Igc?format=jpg&name=medium Pokemon Daisuki Club materials]], which collaborated with the manga in its early days. That would be why the chairmans asks to deliver a mail with stamp, as the materials were mostly stamp-based.

* Cerise Island is based on Cobalt Coast from ''Pokémon Snap''.

* The Fanclub Chairman owns a Rapidash and Fearow that knows Pay Day, which were Pokemon obtainable through the said [[https://pkspedia.com/02_datebase/05_overchap/apspecial/image/nekonikoban.jpg Daisuki Club materials]].

* Earl Dervish's design is based on [[VideoGame/PokemonStadium Pokemon Stadium 2.]]
* At the Goldenrod Game Corner, aside from slot machines, there are also people playing VideoGame/PokemonPinball (more specifically, Red Field) and Pokemon card games.
* Janine uses a Forretress at one point, which is one of the Pokemon she uses in round 2 of Pokemon Stadium 2. In addition, Brock battling Jasmine, Misty battling Whitney, and Lt. Surge battling Morty is also a reference to Pokemon Stadium 2, where gym leaders were shown battling each other in the credits. They even use the same Pokemon!
* Lastly, like Janine, Lance owning a Tyranitar comes from Pokemon Stadium 2.

* Chapter 217 properly introduces contests, and releasing in the same magazines were [[https://pkspedia.com/02_datebase/05_overchap/apspecial/image/contest.jpg Pokemon Stamps promoting the contest feature]]. Each of the Pokemon that appear when Ruby names the Contest Segments are based off of these stamps, with the entire Beauty Segment lineup in the manga matching the stamp Beauty lineup. (Ruby’s Feebas in place of Milotic)

* After taking him to Team Rocket ship and outfitting him in FRLG arc, Sird refers to Silver as "the Prince of Darkness". That's the same title for the rival character in [[Manga/PokemonGoldenBoys Pokemon Golen Boys manga.]]

* Emerald's E-shooter is similar to that of the VideoGame/PokemonRanger' Capture Stylers. It's actually hinted in-universe that the E-shooter is based off of the Capture Stylers as well.
* Todd is given a job to take pictures at ''VideoGame/PokemonSnap'''s Pokémon Island.

* Before leaving the Battle Frontier, Latios says how they would stay with Emerald the loner until a day like this arrives, which is a nod to the ending song of the 5th Pokemon movie, ''You’re Not Alone''.

* Hayley from VideoGame/MyPokemonRanch makes a cameo appearance during the battle at Sky Pillar. In addition, Hayley’s ranch building is based on My Pokemon Ranch post-Platinum update. And lastly, Bebe has a Glameow, which is seen alongside her in Bebe’s Search Supporter Card.

* Elesa’s Zebstrika’s costume is based on how Blitzle looks in the [[https://pkspedia.com/02_datebase/05_overchap/apspecial/image/musical.gif official illustration]] for Pokemon Musical. Not to mention when the musical starts, how the lineup and the costumes of the Pokemon (minus Emolga and Maractus) is based on when the player first enters Pokemon Musical in-game.

* Manabu is introduced to Dynamax through a Pangoro hologram, since that was the Pokemon on the promotional art for Max Raid Battles. Plus, the reason why he's given such a spotlight may have to do with how the first protagonist in the Pokemon tcg manga by Ryū Matsushima is named Manabu Kadoo.

* At one point in the Yellow arc, Blaine wears a disguise that resembles the [[{{Anime/Pokemon}} anime]] version of him.

* Shaymin latches onto Giratina and fights it for a while, referencing Anime/PokemonGiratinaAndTheSkyWarrior.

* Archer reveals that Arceus was in harmony with humans, but they betrayed it and took its powers, leaving it no choice but to slumber. This is clearly taken from Anime/PokemonArceusAndTheJewelOfLife.

* Manabu is introduced to Dynamax through a Pangoro hologram, since that was the Pokemon on the promotional art for Max Raid Battles. Plus, the reason why he's given such a spotlight may have to do with how the first protagonist in the Pokemon tcg manga by Ryū Matsushima is named Manabu Kadoo.

* Mina [[https://pkspedia.com/02_datebase/05_overchap/apspecial/image/matsurika.jpg eating a spam musubi]] and Olivia's [[https://pkspedia.com/02_datebase/05_overchap/apspecial/image/lychee.jpg dislike of being called old]] comes from a datebook for USUM.