So I wonder if Pikachu is female or male, because in the Movie Pokémon - I choose you!, Pikachu was voiced by a woman. If he was male, I don't think they would voice that Part by a woman.   Also, Ash’s Pikachu has no heart shape at the end of it’s tail, but that proves nothing, because that wasn’t a Thing when Pomémon was created.
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I was recently having a discussion about Pokémon, and it came up that none of us were sure whether Ash's Pikachu in the series was male or female. Some (myself included) always thought it was male, whereas others could've sworn it was female.  Was there ever any canon evidence to point in one direction or another?
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When Pokémon Let's Go! Pikachu/Eevee was released, a special edition included the Pokéball controller. This controller contained a Mew, which could be transferred to the game.  Once the Mew was transferred to a game, it was no longer in the controller and starting a new game meant losing the Mew.  Now that Pokémon Home has been released, does that still hold true? Or would it be possible to start a new game and keep the Mew by doing the below?   Transfer the Mew from Let's Go! to Home Start a new game on Let's Go! Transfer the Mew back into the new game of Let's Go!
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The game does not seem to make a difference in male/female, judging from the merchants that visit my town. Before I buy some animals I would like to know:   How many animals do I need to make them mate / breed them?  How long does it take for a baby animal to be born?
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In Pokémon Go are eggs predetermined before you hatch them? What I mean is, has it already been decided what you are going to get from that egg before it's been hatched? Or is it a random selection during the hatching?
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Please leave any feedback or questions about this FAQ on .     Two weeks ago, we  to directly address concerns over pronoun usage. We tried to anticipate likely questions, but&hellip; missed the mark by quite a lot. Based on Gareth McCaughan’s excellent post, “”, we’ve gone back to the drawing board and written a new FAQ that aims to address actual questions that have been frequently asked in these discussions.  If you read only one thing, the answer to question #1 under The Basics sums up our goals in publishing this guidance:     It would be rude to refer to a man as "she" or a woman as "he". Some people are neither male nor female and might, for instance, ask to be referred to as "they". When someone indicates what pronouns should be used to refer to them, please use the pronouns they state as you would others.   This is a learning process for most of us - from authors to readers to moderators to employees of Stack Exchange, Inc.  Let’s all try to approach this with good intentions and a willingness to learn from one another.  Big thanks to Gareth for leading by example here, and to everyone who has stepped up to ask and answer the important questions!  What's all this stuff about pronouns in The Code of Conduct?  The  has two direct references to pronouns:   “Use stated pronouns (when known).” “Prefer gender-neutral language when uncertain.”   What does all of this mean and how can I as a user understand and follow the CoC guidance?
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At the bottom right of the playing screen, there is a small banner that displays 3 Pokémon. Selecting it brings up a screen that details all the nearby Pokémon.    Previously caught Pokémon show in full colour, uncaught Pokemon show as a silhouette, and doubles can be displayed. When I select any of these Pokémon and click the footprints the Pokémon becomes circled in purple on the previously mentioned banner.    Why would I want to "watch" a Pokémon in this way?  I have observations and assumptions, so far, but nothing concrete.
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I understand the logic of coding for data analysis. My question below is on the use of a specific code.   Is there a reason why gender is often coded as 0 for female and 1 for male?  Why is this coding considered 'standard'?  Compare this with Female = 1 and Male = 2. Is there a problem with this coding?
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I was just wondering if there is a set amount of CP gained by evolving a Pokémon or is it based on their level? Your level? Or random?  I just wanted to know if for example it made sense to evolve a Pidgey (CP 150) to a Pidgeotto then a Pidgeot.  To maximize my CP or should I just evolve my Pidgeotto  (CP162) to a Pidgeot.  Just looking for other insight on it.
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It's inconvenient that English doesn't have a gender-neutral pronoun, especially when a person's gender is unknown. It seems inappropriate to call the person as "he" or "she" at such situations.  I suggest adopting the "shi/hir" pronoun, which is commonly used in furry fandom.  e.g. "Shi refused to confess." "Hir real purpose is unknown." "I am searching for hir." "All the base are hirs." "Shi loves hirself."
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Is there anything that says The Doctor must be a man? I would love to see The Doctor come back as a ginger girl, and my friend tells me he thinks The Doctor cannot change gender. Is this true? If so where does it say that?
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There are some questions on gender-neutral pronouns both  and on .  User Christine Letts :     In academia, there is currently a   movement toward using the feminine   pronoun at all times.   I wonder why that is. I came across several examples on papers I read, but the only one I can remember at the moment is a book: Seth Godin's . While some might not be comfortable labeling it as part of academia, it suits my point perfectly. Every time he refers to a person, he uses the feminine pronoun.  User Senseful  the following, potentially identifying affirmative action as the precursor for this trend.     I remember reading somewhere that it   was recommended to use the opposite of   what most people stereotype the   profession as. So, for example, when   talking about a chiropractor, you   would use "her", and when talking   about a secretary, you would use   "his".   So, where do you think this trend comes from?
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It was announced on the official  that:     Did you know February 27 is Pokémon Day? We’ve teamed up with our friends at The Pokémon Company International for their annual celebration of all things Pokémon, and we have a special treat for you this Pokémon Day! From February 26 at 1:00 P.M. PST to March 6 at 1:00 P.M. PST, special Pikachu appearing all over the world will be celebrating Pokémon Day by wearing festive party hats. These special Pikachu will keep their party hats forever, but they can only be found during this limited-time celebration, so make sure to keep an eye out for them as you explore!   The special Pikachu looks like the following:    If I evolve my special Pikachu, do I also get a special Raichu with a hat?
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If I ask the parent about a baby's gender, will it be impolite or not appropriate to say, "Is it male or female?"  Is there any subtle difference, in terms of politeness, among   "Is it a boy or girl?" "Is it he or she?" "is it male or female?"
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I was watching Pokemon Sun Moon. In the answer to this question  it says that Ash never age so obviously he didn't became child.  But why did he need to go to Poke-school? He knows a lot on Pokemon and he went on till the finals in last league (Kalos)
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I have heard that there are some Pokémon that are region specific.  Could someone please clarify which Pokémon are region specific and in which regions that they can be found in?
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So I defeated a Team Valor gym earlier today using my highest cp Pidgeot. It turned grey, so I went to claim it with that Pidgeot, except it wouldn't let me. What determines which pokemon you are allowed to place at a gym? Is it just those who have participated in a battle can't? Is there a time period for it? What about training at a friendly gym? Does this impact anything?
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Godzilla is always referred to as male and referenced with "he" or "him."  Do we know, for sure, if Godzilla is a male? Has beast gender ever been a factor within any kaiju movies?