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Anthropomorphism is the concept of an object, concept or character that has human qualities or traits, such as speech, a level of intelligence similar or higher than a human's and self consciousness. "Anthro" means "of human" and related to the concept of humanity.
Articuno is a ice/flying-type legendary pokemon. Using its great wings, Articuno blasts powerful Arctic-cold air toward its opponents.
A concept in games with multiple characters, a screen with pictures of all playable characters with the possibility of stat listings.
Charizard is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon that evolves from Charmeleon.
While modern chemistry defines 118 atomic elements, video games more often deal with classical elements as described in ancient philosophy, mainly fire, water, earth, and air. In many games, each element is stronger against certain elements, but weaker against others.
Ekans is a poison type Pokémon that evolves into Arbok.
Evolution marks the progression from one stage to the next.
Fearow is a normal/flying type Pokémon that evolves from Spearow.
Geodude is a rock/ground type Pokémon. It is often mistaken for a boulder by hikers in the mountains.
Typically offered through optional items or specific characters, glass cannons are play-styles focused on greatly increased damage output at the cost of low defenses and/or health.
When players are encouraged to collect all of a large number of characters, creatures or items in a game. Progress is often represented by some sort of bestiary or compendium that is filled out with new entries.
An attack that is fueled by the attacker's own health, causing it to decrease each time the attack is used.
Jigglypuff is a normal type Pokémon that evolves from Igglybuff, and can into Wigglytuff with a Moon Stone. They love to sing.
Joke characters are characters in video games that provide humor, and are often parodies of characters from other games, or parodies of famous celebrities.
Nidoking is a Poison/Ground type Pokémon that evolves from Nidorino with a Moon Stone.
Nidoran (male) is a poison type Pokémon that evolves into Nidorino.
Nidorino is a poison type Pokémon that evolves from Nidoran (male) and can evolve into Nidoking with a Moon Stone.
A Palette Swap is when two or more characters share the same style sprite or character model with only minor color or cosmetic changes. Although visually similar, palette swap characters may have very different moves and personalities.
Pikachu is an electric-type Pokémon that evolves from Pichu and can evolve into Raichu with a Thunderstone. Pikachu is the official mascot for the Pokémon series.
Any character you can control in a game is a Player Character (PC), as opposed to a non-player character (NPC), which is a character that can only be controlled by the game.
Pokémon are creatures that inhabit the Pokémon universe and can be captured and trained for battle.
This is how to fight other Pokémon throughout the many different regions in all Pokémon games.
Raichu is an electric type (Alolan form is electric/psychic type) Pokémon that evolves from Pikachu with a Thunderstone.
A slightly modified version of an already existing character, often in fighting games. Also known as a "clone".
For the discerning Pokémon connoisseur, these are the rarest of the rare. Their special colors make them highly prized, and a welcome addition for anyone. They've been around since the Pokémon Gold/Silver era, and are still found in recent Pokémon titles.
Spamming, in video games, refers to the rapid, repeated use of the same item or action. For instance, "grenade spamming" in COD4 is the act of a player throwing a large amount of grenades in succession into an area so that they may get a lucky kill or simply distract the enemy.
Spearow is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon that evolves into Fearow.
A transformation is a different stage or form for something. Usually an upgrade.
Zapdos is an electric/flying-type legendary pokemon from the original Pokemon Red/Blue. Zapdos uses its electric powers to fry its opponents into oblivion.
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