15 Best Easter Eggs, References & Secrets In Pokémon History

3. References To Dragonball Z And Other Anime

Throughout the history of Pokémon there have countless references, many of which have been to other anime. In Pokémon Blue, Red, FireRed and LeafGreen, there€™s a reference to Mobile Fighter Gundam; PokéManiac Ashton in Rock Tunnel says €œPokémon Fight! Ready, Go!€ before battling the player, which is remarkably similar to the declaration of fighters in Gundam: €œGundam Fight! Ready, Go!€ In the French versions of Pokémon Crystal, the Wise Trio in Ecruteak City are named Ken, Shuu and Raoh, referencing Fist of the North Star. Finally, there€™s a reference to Dragonball Z in Pokémon X and Y; a psychic named Robert on Route 10 says €œWow. You and your Pokémon's power levels are incredible! They're over 9000 for sure!"
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