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10	!!Works with their own SugarWiki/AndTheFandomRejoiced pages:
11	[[index]]
12	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/PokemonRubyAndSapphire'' (covers ''Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire'' as well)
13	* ''[[AndTheFandomRejoiced/PokemonGenV Pokémon Generation V]]'' (covers ''Pokémon Black and White'' and ''Pokémon Black 2 and White 2'')
14	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/PokemonXAndY''
15	* ''AndTheFandomRejoiced/PokemonSunAndMoon''
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18	!!Pertaining to the franchise as a whole:
19	* For some odd reason, there were those in the ''Pokémon'' fandom who didn't want to buy ''[[VideoGame/PokemonGoldAndSilver Pokémon]] [[VideoGameRemake HeartGold and SoulSilver]]''. And then came the revelation that you can play the old 8-bit music in place of the new tunes...and there was much rejoicing. Not only that, but the fact that Game Freak[=/=]Nintendo not only allowed their fans the chance to get ALL but the rarest Pokémon...they gave us what we really were after all along...MEW!!!
20	** Another well loved feature was that your lead Pokémon followed you around and you could interact with it like in ''Videogame/PokemonYellow''.
21	* The fandom was already rejoicing, but the notion that the new protagonists in ''Black and White'' aren't the same age as the previous one and the female's clothing set them off.
22	** {{Idle Animation}}s and [=NPCs=] that actually do things. 'Nuff said.
23	** No, it's not enough said, because [=TM=]s have infinite uses just like [=HM=]s now! ''TooAwesomeToUse no more'''!'''''
24	* ''VideoGame/PokemonBlackAndWhite''...''[[VideoGame/PokemonBlack2AndWhite2 2]]''. The first pair of games was already one of the most hyped set of ''Pokémon'' games since ''[[VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue Red and Blue]]'', a continuation of the story just made the fandom hype even more.
25	** New, awesome Gym Leaders? Old Pokémon in the Unova Pokédex? And what's this, you can fight [[OptionalBoss old Gym Leaders and Champions]]? This is going to be GREAT!
26	* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzO6J981nAw first Nintendo Direct of 2013]] was entirely about the mysterious announcement from Game Freak: "So, an announcement's being made on Pokémon Direct...wait...''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY''?! Do you mean, Generation VI? ''IS THAT A 3D OVERWORLD MODEL.'' Okay, that's sort of cool - ''roller blades? FULLY 3D POKÉMON BATTLES? LOOK AT THOSE GRAPHICS!'' Alright, that was awesome - ''WHAT DO YOU MEAN SIMULTANEOUS WORLD RELEASE?!'' There's also already rejoicing that, as far as can be discerned, the Fire-type starter does NOT evolve into a Fire/Fighting-type Pokémon. Yessss! (with Blaziken, Infernape, and Emboar as 3 ''consecutive'' Fire/Fighting fully-evolved starter Pokémon, it's getting old.) The rest has already earned an SugarWiki/AndTheFandomRejoiced ''[[AndTheFandomRejoiced/PokemonXAndY subpage]]''.
27	* Although not a North American release, the fact that ''Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure'' got ''any'' sort of non-Japanese (European English, German, and French) release made some eager fans happy.
28	* In honor of ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'', guess what memorable {{slogan}} is making a triumphant return in 2013 after 10 long years? "[[GottaCatchEmAll Gotta catch 'em all!]]", with a nifty [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIe7GfaYXoA song]], [[http://gottacatchemall.com website]], and sweepstakes, to boot!
29	* A dated example perhaps, but many a Poké Fan would have rejoiced at the phrase "[[VideoGameRemake remakes]] of ''[[VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue Pokémon Red and Blue/Green Versions]]''" during Generation 3's time.
30	* Following the release of ''X and Y'''s soundtrack on iTunes, the official site announced that ''[[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/vg_pokemonxy_soundtrack-2013-11-12/ more of the main series games' soundtracks will be released in 2014]]''. ''Aw yeah''.
31	* On January 30, 2014, English viewers cheered with the [[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/anim_hulu-2014-01-30/ joyous announcement]] that ''Anime/PokemonOrigins'' is finally receiving an [[http://www.hulu.com/pokemon-origins official release]] on Creator/{{Hulu}}, ''along'' with episodes of ''Anime/PokemonTheSeriesDiamondAndPearl''. The latest episodes of ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' and some of the Pokémon movies are planned to be uploaded to the service as well!
32	* [[VideoGame/PokkenTournament A Pokémon game]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7Cs4L1JALY that has the gameplay]] of ''VideoGame/{{Tekken}}''? In other words, we finally get a Pokémon-themed FightingGame!
33	** But, it's too niche! And ''Tekken'' is too geared for the [=PS4=]. It'll never come Stateside more or less consoles...wait, what? ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69p_yJQyQtc It's coming here?!]]'' AND it has the exclusive character Pikachu Libre?!
34	* What's this? ''VideoGame/PokemonSuperMysteryDungeon''? A new VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeon game?! Man, I hope it isn't like [[VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeonGatesToInfinity Gates to Infinity]]--'''''IT HAS TWENTY STARTER OPTIONS? INCLUDING RIOLU?! AND IT HAS ALL 720 REVEALED POKÉMON?!?'''''
35	* Huh? ''[[VideoGame/PokemonGo Pokémon GO]]'', eh? Sounds like a stupid name for a ra-''Oh. My. God.'' Catching Pokémon on a phone? '''CATCHING POKÉMON ON A PHONE IN REAL LIFE?!?!''' YOU CAN BATTLE WITH '''EVERYONE?!''' '''''HOLY SHIT EVERYONE CAN BATTLE A LEGENDARY AT ONCE TO CATCH IT?!???!!?''''' Oh...it says it's for Android...AND IPHONE?? '''The possibility of Pokémon in real life is''' '''''almost fucking here.'''''
36	* ''[[VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow]]'' are finally getting released on the 3DS Virtual Console, on the same day they were released in Japan, 20 years later! And the Link Cable functionality is being preserved via the 3DS's wireless communication system!
37	** Even better, they ''preserved the glitches!'' Missingo and Mew are back!
38	** It'll be a fun nostalgia trip, sure, but it's a shame we'll have to leave the Pokémon in the Gen I games. With all the changes made from Gen II to Gen III, there's no way it'll be possible to bring them over to the modern games. Wait, Pokémon Bank can be used to bring them to ''VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon''?!
39	* Hype for [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlcckRrhaNQ Pokémon's 20th anniversary is real]]. Now let's see what TPCI has in store so far...
40	** First off, ''Every event Pokémon will be distributed monthly to North America'' starting February with Mew and ending in December with Meloetta! AWESOME! We can get our hands on Pokémon that haven't been distributed in ''years''!
41	** There's a New 3DS bundle that comes with the faceplates of the Gen I artwork or Charizard and Blastoise, and comes predownloaded with ''Pokémon Red and Blue'' for the VC. Sweet!
42	** And to top it all: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qBHfd2NtJs Pokémon Sun and Moon]]. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 7th Generation!
43	* ''VideoGame/DetectivePikachu'' - The whole premise of the titular, new Pikachu. A hard-boiled, manly-voiced talking Pikachu who's a detective that fights crimes? Yes, please!
44	** It's been announced that there's going to be another ''Detective Pikachu'' game on Nintendo Switch, and it will conclude the story!
45	* The Pokémon Direct prior to E3 2017 was good. ''VideoGame/PokkenTournament'' for the Switch, ''VideoGame/PokemonGoldAndSilver'' for the 3DS Virtual Console, and ''VideoGame/PokemonUltraSunAndUltraMoon'' is nice, but people were hoping for a mainline game for the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch. Then at the Nintendo E3 spotlight, the Pokémon Company president confirms that a Switch installment is in the works!
46	** Even better, word on the web is that Game Freak was inspired by the praise and shaking up that ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'' and ''VideoGame/SuperMarioOdyssey'' got and did. Given how changed up Sun and Moon were from the first six generations, it makes you wonder ''what'' they have in store for the Switch.
47	* Oh, look, a trailer for the Virtual Console release of ''[[VideoGame/PokemonGoldAndSilver Pokémon Crystal]]''. Nice that it's finally out! ...Though I kind of already bought ''Gold'' or ''Silver'', so there's really no reason for me to double dip- wait, what? [[SecretCharacter Celebi]] can be obtained in-game?! Excuse me one moment. (runs to buy an [=eShop=] card)
48	* On May 30, 2018, two weeks before E3, The Pokémon Company held a press conference revealing ''VideoGame/PokemonQuest'' for Nintendo Switch and mobile phones, but that's not all. They announced their debut "core" game for Nintendo Switch, ''VideoGame/PokemonLetsGoPikachuAndLetsGoEevee'', which are an UpdatedRerelease of ''Pokémon Yellow'' with Pokémon GO integration! But that doesn't stop there. They also announced that an ''all-new'' core Pokémon game (the one they referred at the 2017 Nintendo E3 spotlight) is coming in the second half of 2019!
49	** And on the subject of the former, just in case you weren't convinced that it was a ''Pokémon Yellow'' remake already...[[https://cdn.attackofthefanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/pokemon-lets-go-jessie-and-james.jpg BAM!]] The [[Anime/PokemonTheSeries TRio]] of Jessie, James, and Meowth return to the video game scene for the first time in two decades! Complete with [[TheBusCameBack Ekans and Koffing]]! ''And'' they both challenge you to a Double Battle!
50	** Oh look, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulsNuIXES9s new trailer!]] It's nice seeing what the other Gym Leaders and the Elite Four look like updated, and--wait, [[VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue Blue and Red]] in their Gen 1 designs?! That's cool that you get to meet the most iconic trainers in Gen 1, but--'''''[[Manga/PokemonAdventures GREEN]] [[CanonForeigner IS IN THE GAME?!!?!?!?]]''''' Game Freak, [[WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}} shut up and take my money!]]
51	** Many fans are quite happy with the new Wild Encounter mechanic - how, instead of running around in the grass and hoping the Pokémon you encounter is one you want, the Pokémon appear in the overworld, and all you have to do is walk into them to trigger the encounter, meaning you can ignore or sidestep all those ComMons and make a beeline for the rarer Pokémon you want as soon as it appears. This also means that when you're traveling through caves or the like, you don't have to spend so much time encountering and fleeing from Zubat; just run around them!
52	* February 27th, 2019 gave fans a gift that many were expecting and/or hoping for: Gen VIII. Ladies and gentlemen... ''VideoGame/PokemonSwordAndShield''.
53	** On June 6th, 2019 Nintendo and Game Freak held a Pokémon direct revealing all new features and new Pokémon for the games. To say the fans were pleased would be an understatement.
54	** Among the revealed features was the return of Overworld encounters from LGPE. After the first teaser trailer caused many to fear they were a one time thing. The kicker? Pokémon are now found in places called Wild Zones which are not only very large and chock full of Pokémon but also fully explorable in an open world sense and also with full control over the camera. Fans were quite overjoyed to say the least.
55	** Regional Versions of older Pokémon return, and aren't just Gen 1 Pokémon this time! Among the first to be revealed were a Poison/Fairy Weezing and a Normal/Dark Zigzagoon, complete with a new evolution for the latter.
56	** After years of serving as a JokeCharacter, Farfetch'd finally gets its time to shine with a brand new evolution, Sirfetch'd.
57	** For fans who worry that ''VideoGame/PokemonSwordAndShield'' will get hard sequel games like the [[VideoGame/PokemonBlackAndWhite Unova]] and [[VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon Alola]] duology before them, those worries were dispelled in the January 2020 Pokémon Direct which revealed the Expansion Pass, including both the Isle of Armor and the Crown Tundra -- and to sweeten the deal, not only do they have their own precious Pokémon, Galarian forms and Gigantamax Pokémon, but the other two Kantonian starters and the Galarian starters all have Gigantamax forms of their own! Also, from the teaser artwork, goodbye Three Birds of Kanto; good morning Three Birds of Galar!
58	** For those who lament the limited availability of previous generation Pokémon, the Expansion Pass will also come alongisde an update that adds an additional 200 Pokémon for all players. This includes most of the Legendaries in the series up to this point.
59	** The Crown Tundra DLC is introducing a new item called the Ability Patch. With this new item, players can give Pokémon their Hidden Abilities; making some of your favorite, hard-raised 'mons more competitively viable just got even easier!
60	* The January 2020 Pokémon Direct started with the reveal of ''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeonRescueTeam DX'', resuscitating a fan classic and adding in new wrinkles on top of that. A fifth generation of PMD may be that much closer than we think...
61	* There was a Pokémon Presents video on June 17th, the day of the Isle of Armor DLC release. Fans weren't expecting much more beyond its announcement. It began with ''Pokémon Smile'', an app to entertain children brushing their teeth, and ''Pokémon Café Mix'', a little puzzle game. Then- ''Holy crap it's VideoGame/PokemonSnap!'' That's right, ''New Pokémon Snap'' is in the works and coming soon.
62	* ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'':
63	** Man, the game is fun, but I want some characters from other parts of the- wait, what? The Team Rocket Trio from the anime will be added into the game? YES! PREPARE FOR TROUBLE AND MAKE IT DOUBLE! And they’ve got their voice actors from both the Japanese original and the English dub, too!
64	** ASH KETCHUM IS COMING TO THE GAME IN JULY 2022! Granted, he isn’t playable, but still! Wait, never mind, he's going to be playable alongside his Pikachu as a Master Sync Pair as part of the game's third anniversary in September 2022!
65	** The subreddit of Pokémon Masters EX exploded into celebration upon the release of Lear as a playable sync pair, and again with the release of Syna Suit Kris, and yet again with the release of Syna Suit Korrina, as Kris and Korrina have vocal fans on the subreddit who has been requesting for alternate versions of the characters for a while, helped by the fact that Syna Suit Kris is the first Master Fair Support sync pair.
66	** [[MemeticLoser NATE]] OF ALL PEOPLE FINALLY GOT AN ALT! And of all the things, it's with the Shiny Haxorusin the Nature Preserve!
67	* As part of the franchise's 25th anniverary, the February 26, 2021 Pokémon Presents announced not only the long-awaited ''Diamond and Pearl'' remakes for the Nintendo Switch, but a ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild Breath of the Wild]]''-style [[DistantPrequel distant Sinnoh prequel]] called ''VideoGame/PokemonLegendsArceus'' which seems tailor-made to address every single criticism of ''Sword and Shield'' by making a true open-world action RPG in the Pokémon universe. Fans are hyped, to say the least.
68	* Let's see... the February 27 2022 Pokémon Presents had varying updates for the other games, most notably Oak's Letter for a Shaymin in ''Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl'', a new side story called ''Daybreak'' for ''VideoGame/PokemonLegendsArceus'' and- oh my god. Is that. A NEW ENTRY INTO THE POKEMON SERIES?! Ladies and Gentlemen, introducing ''VideoGame/PokemonScarletAndViolet'', aka '''GENERATION IX'''.
69	** The fact that it's also an open-world entry along the lines of ''Legends: Arceus'' while keeping to the route system in the prior generations helps with the hype!
70	* The June 1st trailer for Scarlet and Violet revealed proper ''multiplayer'' for the first time in the mainline series! Up until now interaction with other players has been limited to trading and battling, but now you can enbark on the main storyline itself with your friends (max 4 players total but still)!
71	* It's Pokémon Day 2024! Miraidon, Ceruledge and Falinks coming to ''VideoGame/PokemonUnite''? Cool. [[VideoGame/PokemonGoldAndSilver Silver]] getting a Champion Sygna Suit and the introduction of [[VideoGame/PokemonScarletAndViolet Geeta]] in ''VideoGame/PokemonMastersEX''? Nice. ''Pokémon TCG Pocket''?! Whoa- A NEW POKEMON LEGENDS GAME?!! '''POKEMON LEGENDS Z-A'''!! We are GOING BACK TO KALOS, BABY!! AND IS THAT THE MEGA EVOLUTION SYMBOL AT THE VERY END?!?!!?!?! MEGA EVOLUTION IS BACK!!!!!!!!
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76	* They brought back ''Who's that Pokémon?'' for the ''Black and White'' dub!
77	** And then later they brought it back to ''the Japanese version!''
78	* Ash can't seem to win against Brandon, and now it's time for the final chance, wonder who Ash will..CHARIZARD! Yes, but we already saw him battling [[CoolVsAwesome Noland's Articuno]]....wait, Bulbasaur and Squirtle and Pikachu! The Four icons of Season 1! They do care for the old fans!
79	* Cool! Another season of Pokémon, I wonder how it'll compare to D/P - they have a female sidesick who isn't MsFanservice? They're cutting [[TheArtifact Brock]] from the main cast?! ''They're cutting down the filler?!''
80	* Team Rocket is getting a promotion. Likely going to goof it up somehow...wait a second. Are they actually being competent? Taking their job seriously? No silly little fantasies about the boss? They have not been sent blasting off again ever since this new series started?! Holy shit, this is the most incredible [[TookALevelInBadass growth in badassness]] ever!
81	* Them finally releasing the ~OK!~ Victory Theme, which was known for playing during the scene when Ash beat Gary.
82	* I wonder how [[Anime/PokemonKyuremVsTheSwordOfJustice the new movie]] will turn out? Wait, Keldeo is being voiced by '''Creator/VicMignogna!?'''
83	* Damn Earthquake, now we'll ''never'' see Team Plasma in the anime...Wait, what's that? N is finally going to appear in BEST WISHES? YES, OH YES!
84	** To add to that, they're finally appearing with Ghetsis and Colress, no less. Given how the former is such a LoveToHate villain, the fandom went CRAZY.
85	** Charizard's return in BW. Not only that, Brock and Misty appear in reanimated flashbacks from the Original Series, featuring Charizard's story, so it all worked out somehow.
86	* You know, I really do wish that the current arc of Pokémon would show off some more old school characters than just Charizard and Butter....Clair!? Blackthorn City Gym Leader Clair!? YES!
87	* I wonder what new intro tune they're gonna use for the dub of XY--[[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic ''I wanna be the very best! Like no one ever was! To catch them is my real test! To train them is my cause!'']]
88	* After a many year absence, Dan Green has returned to the cast of the Pokémon Anime, Just in time for the X/Y Dub.
89	* Pokémon episodes and movies are now available on Hulu and Netflix!
90	* New episode titles for XY have been revealed for November. Nothing too special and wait...one of the titles is ''Ninja Art Showdown! Frogadier VS Barbaracle!!'' Well it could be Sanpei's Frogadier, as the summary states that Ash and friends reunite with Sanpei and...his Greninja!? But if Frogadier is not Sanpei's, then that must mean...[[https://31.media.tumblr.com/835b70d4f3b2f792c1cc95203dc11d11/tumblr_inline_ncm72mcG0S1s9sqqw.png Ohhh, is it happening? Ash's Froakie is evolving!?]] [[Memes/{{Pokemon}} It's been 3000 years...]]but the Water-Type Curse is FINALLY broken!!! [[note]][[http://i.imgur.com/oCXUUpG.jpg And yes, it is Ash's Frogadier we're seeing.]][[/note]]
91	** And it's reportedly going to evolve ''again'', into Greninja. A fully-evolved water starter in the main characters' lineup is unheard of already, but the reveal that it sports a distinct look[[note]]quite possibly a SuperMode[[/note]], put the fandom into a frenzy!
92	* Ugh, can't Ash see that Serena is completely smitten with him? I mean, I know he is ObliviousToLove, but come o- '''Ash and Serena's First Date?! The Vow Tree And The Presents!'''?! '''''OH YEAH!'''''
93	* Oh, come on! It's almost two years, so where in the world is Team Flare? Sure, seeing Lysandre in the Mega Evolution Specials is nice, but it better not mean, Ash and co. won't get to--wait? A poster for ''Pokémon XY & Z'' featuring Ash, his friends, and Alain and...LYSANDRE?! Zygarde also has MULTIPLE FORMS?! Ash facing of the Team Flare scientists and grunts in the trailer over Zygarde Core?! Ash crossing paths with Alain?! '''''ABOUT DAMN TIME!'''''
94	* While the fandom's initial response to the Sun and Moon poster was mixed to negative, one element did stand out as an overall positive: Ash having a Z-Ring. Unlike Mega Evolutions, it seems like Ash will have access to the new mechanic in full.
95	* Man, the Pokémon movies have gone down the gutter these days, nothing more than underwhelming promotional advertisement vehicles for event Mythical Pokémon with little to no continuity with the show. Can they ever focus on an actual story for a change? Bet the 20th movie is going to be an advertisement for Marshadow and...wait, is that Pallet Town? And is that Ash? With his fingerless gloves? And original hat (albeit redesigned)? Could be it? A movie celebrating the 20th anniversary of the show...with the one of the greatest episodes of all time as the plot basis, ''[[Recap/PokemonS1E1PokemonIChooseYou Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''? [[AwesomeMusic/{{Pokemon}} Cue the original Japanese theme song]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be-zA7-lr_k Aim to be a Pokémon Master!]]
96	** Even better? [[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CzrlMvvWEAAZ2XT.jpg The Legendary Ho-Oh is back!!!]]
97	* Guess whose coming into the series in May 2017? Gladion! And he has a Z-Ring.
98	* Many were hoping Ash would get a Rockruff, but with him living with Kukui and his Rockruff, it's not gonna happen. It would just get too confusing for the kids watching the show, after all...wait, why is Ash shown with one in those promos. Wait, did he catch Kukui's Rockruff?!
99	** Fans are really having a hard time figuring out what Rockruff will evolve into, or even if it would evolve it at all. Then it's found out the upcoming ''Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon'' games will feature a third Rockruff evolution, Lycanroc Dusk Forme, and shortly after the announcement, Ash's Rockruff is going to evolve into ''that''.
100	* Wait, what's this? [[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DIS8ptKXcAAwiMn.jpg:large Is Ash taking an extracurricular trip to Kanto?]] Meeting with '''[[TheBusCameBack Brock!?]]''' ''AND'' '''''[[LongBusTrip MISTY!!?!]]''''' ''[[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking And in their old outfits!?]]'' And the two of them will have Mega-Evolving Steelix and Gyarados????!!!!!! You are not dreaming. This is not fake. Every news site and fan site has posted it. It's real. You may rejoice.
101	* After nearly a year of waiting, Nebby is going to join the main cast in October!
102	* While 2018's preview did not make many jump, there was an exception: [[CoolVersusAwesome Bewear vs a Buzzwole.]]
103	** Later previews also revealed the appearance of not only Nanu, but Acerola as well. After Ilima was AdaptedOut, many fans are happy to see her present in the show herself.
104	** And apparently Ilima ''wasn't'' adapted out after all, and got a two-part special as TheSixthRanger prior to either of them debuting.
105	** Nebby's gone? Disappointing but, well, there's that everlasting rule that Ash never catch a Legendary and yet--Is that Ash holding a '''BEAST BALL'''?!
106	* [[https://youtu.be/reRq6m4E7k0?t=19 A preview]] for the Alola League finale...'''''[[TrailersAlwaysSpoil IS THAT ASH WITH THE LEAGUE TROPHY!?]]''''' Ladies and gentlemen, it's been 22 years, but it finally happened: '''''[[ThrowTheDogABone Ash won an official Pokémon League!]]'''''[[note]]The Orange League from way back in the original series tends not to count, as it didn't have the normal league structure and wasn't based on any prior region.[[/note]]
107	* Finally! A trailer for the 2019 anime that shows some actual animation. Looks pretty. Wait, was that Pichu voiced by Creator/IkueOtani? After 22 years, we are going to get a backstory for Ash's Pikachu?!? '''It's about time!!!'''
108	* At the beginning of April 2020, a new trailer for upcoming episodes dropped, and what's in it? Raihan vs Leon! Sobble, Riolu, and a Morpeko potentially joining the heroes. Korrina from ''XY'' returns in another match against Ash, complete with Mega Lucario. And don't forget Sonia!
109	* [[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1310150187554283520 The September trailer]] has TheStinger featuring Mewtwo descending from above like in ''Anime/PokemonTheFirstMovie''. Oh cool, but after the whole Mewtwo debacle in ''Anime/PokemonGenesectAndTheLegendAwakened'', it could be a different Mewtwo somehow and...wait, [[https://twitter.com/DogasusBackpack/status/1324715903217397760?s=20 Masachika Ichimura is returning to reprise the role?]] THE '''''ORIGINAL MEWTWO''''' voice actor!? FINALLY! No more plot holes or legal battles with the Shudō estate! [[TheBusCameBack Mewtwo returns at last!]]
110	* Various posters of ''Pokémon Journeys'' in [[https://twitter.com/hayayu1231/status/1321397485949124608 October]] and [[https://twitter.com/AshandSerena/status/1324668176722927616 November]] feature Ash and Goh with Lucario and Cinderace in the forefront. [[Anime/PokemonLucarioAndTheMysteryOfMew After 15 years of teasing,]] especially with Ash receiving a Riolu, the fandom's dream has finally come true. Ash finally has a Lucario! Oh, and Goh's Raboot finally evolves as well.
111	* The third opening to ''Pokémon Journeys'' looks cute. Chloe's now a character (Finally) and...wait Iris?! Okay that's cool--GARY IS RETURNING?!
112	* A later preview shows off the sort of episode fans had been wanting with Journeys for ages: a Oak's lab/reserves episode! Ash is even seen fighting with Infernape! Even better, Infernape is going to be the ''focus'' of an episode.
113	* On October 22nd, what fans have been waiting for since Gen 6 will finally happen. Ash obtains a Keystone and a Mega Stone!
114	* Piers and Marnie are now here. Nuff said.
115	* Butch and Cassidy return after nearly 14 years!
116	* The fourth opening for Journeys is finally here and it looks great! The animation is sick! Gary, Iris, Dawn and Marnie will be still sticking around? That's cool and all-- HUH? What the heck? Oh, never mind. It's just Wallace. Big dea-- LISIA'S WITH HIM!?!?!? A showdown between the members of Project Mew and the two new Regis, alongside REGIGIGAS!?!?!? Okay, let's dial it back a bit the-- Hold the phone. What are Clemont and Bonnie doing here!?!? AND IS THAT PAUL!?!?!?!? IS THAT GRENINJA!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?
117	* It's one day before the episode where Chloe will meet the Sylveon trainer. It would have been cool if Serena was the trainer, but Lisia is cool t...wait, the latest Animedia magazine just revealed that SERENA IS FINALLY BACK! AND SHE IS WEARING A BEAUTIFUL NEW OUTFIT!!
118	* The Master 8 Tournament starting off 3 vs 3 feels underwhelming and rushed despite showcasing all the regional Champions (and Alain) but it seems they're saving up the budget for Ash vs Leon for 6 vs 6. It would be disappointing since Ash vs Cynthia would be one of the biggest match ups in the anime's history and... wait? The episode titles in the Japanese schedule say the Semi-Finals Part III and IV? "[[CurbstompBattle Part I: Sweep]]" is Leon vs Diantha, but Part II, III, and IV are Ash vs Cynthia? It's a 6 vs 6! And a three-parter to boot! ALMIGHTY SINNOH! This is a battle that will truly live up to the hype 15 years in the making!
119	* The series is finally going to wrap up Ash's journey! We have new protagonists!
120	* ''Aim to Be a Pokemon Master'' is a bittersweet moment for fans as Ash gets a dedicated farewell section of episodes, but four things in particular visible in the previews give it something extra for fans to look forward to.
121	** First is the return of three companions who didn't get a dedicated episode in ''Journeys'': Misty, Brock, and Cilan.
122	** The second is not just Ash's older Pokemon, but what appears to be clear indication of Ash using his reserves for the first time since ''the Sinnoh League''.
123	** Three are the titles of two episodes revealing full returns for Squirtle ''and'' Lapras.
124	** Fourth is the return of many of Team Rocket's classic team members, with Serviper, Yanmega, Woobat, Frillish, Gourgeist, Mime Jr, Carnivine, Yamask, Amoongus, and Inkay all returning for big, final Team Rocket plot.
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127	* ''Anime/PokemonOrigins'': "An anime MiniSeries? Sounds interesting...wait, it's a ''new'' animated take on ''VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue'' featuring the ''game'' incarnations of the characters? Neat! Red's getting voiced by [[Creator/JunkoTakeuchi the Japanese voice actress]] of ''Manga/{{Naruto}} Uzumaki''?! Nice! Brock ''and'' Lance are appearing? Cool!" These instances were just a ''few'' of the reactions to the announcement of the anime special miniseries ''Anime/PokemonOrigins'', and fans practically went ''ballistic'' when ''Giovanni'' and '''''Mewtwo''''' were revealed to be making appearances.
128	** To top those reactions, the revelation that the special was actually getting ''dubbed in English'' and was going to be viewable ''online'' sealed the deal for even ''more'' fans. NoExportForYou averted yet again!
129	** People who were looking for a breath of fresh air when it came to the voice acting were excited when it was revealed this series will be dubbed by California-based voice actors, including veterans such as Creator/KyleHebert as Professor Oak and Creator/BrycePapenbrook as Red.
130	** Beginning January 30, 2014, the English-version episodes are ''officially/legally'' [[http://www.hulu.com/pokemon-origins available to watch]] on Creator/{{Hulu}}!
131	* A SpiritualSuccessor in the form of ''WebAnimation/PokemonGenerations'' has been announced? Cue the tears of joy.
132	** Much like ''Origins'', ''Generations'' also uses California-based voice actors.
133	* The [[https://www.amazon.com/Pokémon-Movies-Steelbook-Blu-ray-Collection/dp/B019GE15PY first three movies]] are coming to Blu-ray for the [[MilestoneCelebration twentieth anniversary]]? Woo!
134	* Oh, so [[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Evolutions_(TCG) Base Set is pretty much getting a reprint]]. That's cool I guess. Wait. ''All'' the Pokémon are given HP buffs to make them more viable? AND there's completely new cards that use the old template, complete with Mitsuhiro Arita-inspired illustrations? AWESOME!
135	!! Manga
136	* Wait, ''Manga/PokemonAdventures'' is finally going to be re-released in America?! '''YES!''' No more expensive imports from Singapore! Going beyond the first seven volumes?! The GSC arc is finally going to be released in America?! '''YES AGAIN!'''
137	** Although now there are quite a number of fans who don't like how Viz is running things when it comes to ''Pokémon Special''. Running the fourth gen arcs aside of the second gen to catch up with the Japanese release? A few possible spoilers aside, yay! The not-yet-collected-in-volume-form fifth gen arc is being released as well? Um, okay, even if the previous point also applies here and that a lot of details that get changed from the magazine to the volumes...''What?!'' You have no plans to release the third gen arcs, whose loss will inevitably cause massive plot holes in the arcs you have already published? WRONG! The Ruby/Sapphire arc and FREAKING HEARTGOLD/SOULSILVER arcs have been confirmed for release in 2013! LET THE FLAILING COMMENCE!
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