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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.
When a character or group of characters does something extremely brave on behalf of another character or group of characters, knowing that they will get killed or seriously injured in the process.
Take an item and throw it at the enemy.
Jigglypuff is a normal type Pokémon that evolves from Igglybuff, and can into Wigglytuff with a Moon Stone. They love to sing.
This concept is for games in which at least one of the main characters is male.
A mascot is an iconic character heavily used in the advertising and marketing of a product, franchise, business, or company. Notable mascots include Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, Ulala, Mickey Mouse, and the Big Daddies.
Metriods are an Assist trophy in Smash Bros. Brawl
This feature typically found in RPGs lets you capture enemies and then use them in your own party. This mechanic is used heavily in games like Pokemon.
A circumstance in video games where the player will defeat large numbers of enemies without any assistance from AI or other players. This may occur for part of a game or the entirety of it.
Games which allow players to interact with others over the internet.
Water starter for Pokémon Black/White.
Pachirisu the Eletric-type Squirrel Pokémon. As per the Animated Pokémon Series Diamond and Pearl as well as the DS games Pokémon: Diamond, Pearl and Platinum.
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.
Pidgeot is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon that evolves from Pidgeotto.
Pidgeotto is a Normal/Flying type Pokémon that evolves from Pidgey and eventually into Pidgeot.
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.
Respawning is when a player or NPC dies and then reappears moments later - usually in a predetermined location or group of locations - while the game continues.
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.
A fighting game archetype where characters with a significant similarity in fighting style to Street Fighter's Ryu & Ken.
Grass starter for Pokémon Black/White.
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.
Featured mainly in fighting games, special attacks usually require more than just pressing a button to activate. They are usually unique or at least varied between characters.
Lakitu & Spiny are an Assist trophy in Smash Bros. Brawl
A two-dimensional image or animation overlaid into a scene. The foundation of early 2D games, making up everything from props to the player-controlled character.
Squirtle is a Water-type starter Pokémon from the original Pokémon Red/Blue. With enough experience it can evolve into a Wartortle.
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