History Heartwarming / Pokemon

* Hydreigon has been mentioned by the Pokedex as being [[AxCrazy one of the most brutal Pokémon in existence, being referred to on multiple occasions as violent and destructive to the point of destroying entire villages.]] Yet fans of Hydreigon find it to be ''absolutely adorable,'' often comparing its two head-hands to sock puppets. [[https://www.deviantart.com/momo365/art/Hydreigon-s-puppet-show-201294725 Multiple]] [[https://www.deviantart.com/shadeofshinon/art/Master-of-Sock-Puppets-305170076 pieces]] [[https://www.deviantart.com/shanoontheepic/art/Hydreigon-Puppet-Show-273034473 of]] [[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/ekv0dp/followup_of_my_deino_with_eyes_post_everyone/ fanart]] have been made comparing Hydreigon to a sock puppeteer, and all of them are absolutely adorable. Even Pokemon themselves seem to be negating all the stereotypes surrounding Hydreigon-- ''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeonGatesToInfinity'' shows a Hydreigon as being a BigEater, MotorMouth, and all-around NiceGuy, completely subverting every negative stereotype surrounding the species. Suffice it to say, Hydreigon has been receiving a lot of love, both from the fans and the Pokémon company as a whole. D'awwwww.

* 2019-2020 has been a very generous period for Porygon and its evolutions. ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters EX'' included Porygon in as a feature called the Poryphone, who's role could've easily been filled by Rotom. After the line had been excluded from the base release of ''[[VideoGame/PokemonSwordAndShield Sword & Shield]]'', they were added back in through ''The Isle of Armor'', with a Porygon given for free by Mustard's son Hyde, and Porygon2 having a giveaway event by code during late August 2020. Finally, the line was the featured Pokémon for the September 2020 Community Day in ''VideoGame/PokemonGo''.

* Hydreigon has been mentioned by the Pokedex as being [[AxCrazy one of the most brutal Pokemon in existence, being referred to on multiple occasions as violent and destructive to the point of destroying entire villages.]] Yet fans of Hydreigon find it to be ''absolutely adorable,'' often comparing its two head-hands to sock puppets. [[https://www.deviantart.com/momo365/art/Hydreigon-s-puppet-show-201294725 Multiple]] [[https://www.deviantart.com/shadeofshinon/art/Master-of-Sock-Puppets-305170076 pieces]] [[https://www.deviantart.com/shanoontheepic/art/Hydreigon-Puppet-Show-273034473 of]] [[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/ekv0dp/followup_of_my_deino_with_eyes_post_everyone/ fanart]] have been made comparing Hydreigon to a sock puppeteer, and all of them are absolutely adorable. Even Pokemon themselves seem to be negating all the stereotypes surrounding Hydreigon-- ''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeonGatesToInfinity'' shows a Hydreigon as being a BigEater, MotorMouth, and all-around NiceGuy, completely subverting every negative stereotype surrounding the species. Suffice it to say, Hydreigon has been receiving a lot of love, both from the fans and the Pokemon company as a whole. D'awwwww.

* Hydreigon has been mentioned by the Pokedex as being [[AxCrazy one of the most brutal Pokemon in existence, being referred to on multiple occasions as violent and destructive to the point of destroying entire villages.]] Yet fans of Hydreigon find it to be ''absolutely adorable,'' often comparing its two head-hands to sock puppets. [[https://www.deviantart.com/momo365/art/Hydreigon-s-puppet-show-201294725 Multiple]] [[https://www.deviantart.com/shadeofshinon/art/Master-of-Sock-Puppets-305170076 pieces]] [[https://www.deviantart.com/shanoontheepic/art/Hydreigon-Puppet-Show-273034473 of]] [[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/ekv0dp/followup_of_my_deino_with_eyes_post_everyone/ fanart]] have been made comparing Hydreigon to a sock puppeteer, and all of them are absolutely adorable. Even Pokemon themselves seem to be negating all the stereotypes surrounding Hydreigon-- [[VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeonGatesToInfinity]] shows a Hydreigon as being a BigEater, MotorMouth, and all-around NiceGuy, completely subverting every negative stereotype surrounding the species. Suffice it to say, Hydreigon has been receiving a lot of love, both from the fans and the Pokemon company as a whole. D'awwwww.

** There's also [[http://www.bogleech.com/pokemon/garbpettyartist.png this]] piece of artwork (drawn by Deviantart user Pettyartist) featured at the end of the article, which serves as the perfect closure to it. People ''do'' care about you, Trubbish and Garbodor.

* Within the franchise concerning the original Red/Blue games, its said that Mewtwo [[http://static.zerochan.net/Pok%C3%A9mon.full.1069190.jpg starts to lose all its violent tendencies]] once captured and raised by Red with kindness. Considering the powerful psychic Pokemon had such a traumatic creation, countless painful experiments performed on its body, and wandering the world angry and alone, its [[http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzrb644KVO1qjhrx7o1_500.jpg immensely satisfying to know it finally made a friend]], and has a happier future.

* On a video of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zrn5TXjl_dM "Emotion"]] from B/W, a Website/YouTube commentator (by the username [=JTpiano24=]) commented about what Pokemon taught him. He said that Red taught him to not fear adventure, Gold taught him to not be afraid of change, Ruby taught him to not tamper with nature and let it run its course, Diamond taught him to not use religion to rule over others, and lastly, B/W taught him that beings had emotions, and that people needed to accept others to achieve peace.

* Ever feel sorry for Trubbish and Garbodor, two of, if not ''the'' most [[TheScrappy hated Pokemon]] in Gen V, or perhaps the entire ''franchise''? Don't worry - Website/{{Bogleech}} [[http://www.bogleech.com/pokemon/trash.html has you covered in this excellent article]]. For bonus points, read the comments below the article and check out how many people agree.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r0_F-_ClcQ The Japanese trailer for Sun & Moon]] A Japanese boy moves to Hawaii and struggles to fit in with his new home, but gets a chance to bond with a fellow classmate using their Pokemon games.

* Sometimes, seeking uniqueness [[http://www.dorkly.com/post/58535/the-one-trainer-who-has-a-reason-for-catching-shiny-pokemon can lead to]] [[http://seananmcguire.tumblr.com/post/101937701565/pinkadillydoo-what-if touching moments]].
* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F46tGehnfo 20th Anniversary Superbowl commercial]] is this and a Crowning Moment of Awesome. [[DareToBeBadass Train on]] indeed.

* Crossing over from ''[[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate Ultimate]]'', [[https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/386/056/e3a.jpg this comic]] features a dejected Leaf eating potato chips and watching TV, [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome not having made an appearance in almost 15 years]]. She then gets a knock on the door, and finds that she has received a letter with a [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros familiar logo on it]]. Upon reading it [[TheBusCameBack and realizing what it means]], she can only smile in joy. The last panel features her running off to [[BigDamnReunion meet Red again after the longest time]].

* When rumors that the morale at Creator/GameFreak has hit "an all-time low" following the controversy that ''[[VideoGame/PokemonSwordAndShield Sword & Shield]]'' generated (National Dex being dropped, leaks and cancellation of the game launch event in Toyko), fans got together to get the hashtag "[=#ThankYouGameFreak=]" going on Twitter. [[https://twitter.com/i/events/1193206895151960065 They succeeded]] [[https://twitter.com/MysticUmbreon94/status/1193205512432566272 into getting it]][[https://www.nintendo-insider.com/thankyougamefreak-trends-worldwide-on-twitter/amp/ trending worldwide.]] That goes to show how much the fanbase cares for the franchise and the people working on them, even with all its ups and downs.

** ''Heartwarming/PokemonSwordAndShield''

* Volume Five of ''Manga/PokemonDiamondAndPearlAdventure'' has Cyrus manipulating Hareta to the extent that one of Hareta's friends (a pawn in the plan) tries to kill herself. When Cyrus gives his evil tirade, he explains that the only true emotions of humanity are "hatred, jealousy, and burning anger", and gloats when Hareta unleashes fury against Saturn's Rhyperior. He caps off his speech with "You must hate me even more now." Hareta's reaction? [[spoiler:SOBBING. He tells Cyrus "You do bad things, but I don't hate you," and talks about how he still wants them to battle someday. Cyrus is in disbelief and is nearly overcome, starting to save Hareta from the explosions (the building is blowing up around them them the whole time). Saturn stops him from going back in, but Cyrus leaves a Master Ball for Hareta just the same.]] Later, it's revealed that even though he got to the Spear Pillar first, [[spoiler:Cyrus waited several hours for Hareta to show up]]. That reawakened human side is key in [[spoiler:Cyrus's redemption in later volumes]].

* Some extra Team Rocket Heartwarming (they sure do it a lot): In one episode, James nearly gets himself killed by trying to capture a rare and powerful Pokémon on his own, and while Jessie comes to rescue him, they both end up getting trapped by the raging Pokémon. Resigned to the fact that they're going to die, Jessie tells James that, if there's an afterlife, she wants to meet him again there. This actually makes the terrified James smile, knowing that he and his best friend won't separate even in death. [[spoiler:Luckily, they end up getting saved by Meowth, but still.]]

** Even the staff at Game Freak took notice of the hashtag going viral, including Pokémon artist James Turner [[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1193454596640759808 James Turner]] and ''Sword & Shield'' director [[https://twitter.com/Shigeru_Ohmori/status/1193396229062807552 Shigeru Ohmori.]] Their responses are heartwarming.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3x3-22Gi3g This tribute to Magikarp]]. "Beloved Pokemon, that's you Magikarp..."

** James Turner, one of the artists at Game Freak made [[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1193454596640759808 this tweet]] in response to the hashtag going viral.

* When rumors that the morale at Creator/GameFreak has hit "an all-time low" following the controversy that ''[[VideoGame/PokemonSwordAndShield Sword & Shield]]'' generated (National Dex being dropped, leaks and cancellation of the game launch event in Toyko), fans got together to get the hashtag "[=#ThankYouGameFreak=]" trending on Twitter. [[https://www.nintendo-insider.com/thankyougamefreak-trends-worldwide-on-twitter/amp/ It worked]]. That goes to show how much the fanbase cares for the franchise and the people working on them, even with all the ups and downs.

* Another Gen V related work involving a [[http://es2pido.com/post/3999697759/aworkingclasshero-so-i-got-a-japanese-ditto-off Japanese Ditto that had been traded on the GTS]].

* [[http://www.bogleech.com/pokemon/trash.html This excellent tribute to one of the most hated Pokemon in Gen V.]]

* ''Heartwarming/PokemonDetectivePikachu

** ''Heartwarming/PokémonTheMastermindOfMiragePokémon''

* Sometimes, seeking uniqueness [[http://1.media.dorkly.cvcdn.com/17/13/1e563b0ecf84dff96da59eb79c22081f.jpg can lead to touching moments]].

* Crossing over from ''[[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate Ultimate]]'', [[https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/386/056/e3a.jpg this comic]] features a dejected Leaf eating potato chips and watching TV, [[ChuckCunninghamSyndrome not having made an appearance in more than 20 years]]. She then gets a knock on the door, and finds that she has received a letter with a [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros familiar logo on it]]. Upon reading it [[TheBusCameBack and realizing what it means]], she can only smile in joy. The last panel features her running off to [[BigDamnReunion meet Red again after the longest time]].

** On the topic of mothers, [[http://wildcritters.ws/data/04462676d0c1e09517245077b3873af2.jpg these two drawings]] [[http://wildcritters.ws/data/59924c320bf28e8a93b87fe62224399d.jpg of a female Meowstic with an Espurr.]]

!!Animation and Manga

* Heartwarming/PokemonOrigins
* Heartwarming/PokemonAdventures

!!Games Index
* Heartwarming/PokemonRedAndBlue
* Heartwarming/PokemonGoldAndSilver
* Heartwarming/PokemonRubyAndSapphire
* Heartwarming/PokemonDiamondAndPearl
* Heartwarming/PokemonBlackAndWhite
** Heartwarming/PokemonBlack2AndWhite2
* Heartwarming/PokemonXAndY
* Heartwarming/PokemonSunAndMoon
** Heartwarming/PokemonUltraSunAndUltraMoon

* Heartwarming/PokemonLive

** ''Heartwarming/{{Pokemon 2000}}''
** ''Heartwarming/{{Pokemon 3}}''

** ''Heartwarming/{{Pokemon 4Ever}}''

** ''Heartwarming/PokemonKyuremVSTheSwordOfJustice''

** ''Heartwarming/PokemonDiancieAndTheCocoonOfDestruction''

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* Heartwarming/PokemonUltraSunAndUltraMoon

!!Others
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* Heartwarming/PokemonLive
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