Is MissingNo an Easter egg?

MissingNo. is primarily a famous programming glitch in the original Pokémon Red & Blue, not an intended Easter egg, but its iconic status and effects (like item duplication) led developers and fans to treat it like an Easter egg, with some later games even adding nods or deliberate 'MissingNo.' references as true Easter eggs. It became a cultural phenomenon, celebrated for its exploitable nature that made rare items abundant, solidifying its place as a beloved glitch.
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What is MissingNo supposed to be?

MissingNo. is a famous glitch Pokémon in the first-gen games (Red/Blue) representing "missing numbers" from the game's code, not a planned creature; it's a data error that appears as a backwards L-shape, caused by specific player actions, and famously allows duplicating items in your bag but can corrupt save data, making it a legendary part of gaming history.
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Does catching MissingNo ruin your game?

Catching Missingno. in the original Pokémon Red and Blue doesn't usually "ruin" your game permanently but causes significant glitches, primarily duplicating items in your sixth bag slot and scrambling some graphics, but it can permanently corrupt your Hall of Fame data. While often harmless otherwise and even useful for item duplication, there's a small risk of more severe data corruption, so it's generally advised to avoid it if you're worried about your save file.
 
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What happens if you encounter MissingNo?

Encountering MissingNo. causes graphical anomalies and changes gameplay by increasing the number of items in the sixth entry of the player's inventory by 128.
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Is MissingNo an actual Pokémon?

No, MissingNo. is not a real, official Pokémon; it's a famous programming glitch (a "programming quirk") in the original Pokémon Red and Blue games that players can encounter, which can cause graphical issues and duplicate items but isn't a designed part of the game's canon. While it appears as a static, blocky creature with high attack, its Normal/Bird typing and strange behavior stem from leftover data, not intended gameplay.
 
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Is there a Pokémon card worth $1,000,000?

Yes, Pokémon cards are worth millions, with the top card being the Pikachu Illustrator, which YouTuber Logan Paul bought for over $5.3 million in 2022, making it the most expensive Pokémon card ever sold and well over the $1 million mark, with others potentially valued at $1.2 million or more. 
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What Pokémon is number 0001?

Pokémon 001 is Bulbasaur, the Grass/Poison-type Seed Pokémon, and the first entry in the National Pokédex, known for having a plant bulb on its back that grows with it, evolving into Ivysaur and then Venusaur.
 
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Why is MissingNo. so popular?

Missingno. was a glitch Pokemon from the earliest games. It could be used to duplicate items, so it became quite popular. People invented a lot of stories about it causing it to be even more firmly fixed into people's brains.
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What cry does MissingNo have?

MissingNo.'s cry is generally the game's equivalent of a "blank" cry: a Nidoran♂ (base 00)'s cry with a pitch of 0 and no echo. This is because the cries of these Pokémon are undefined in the data structure.
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Did Nintendo acknowledge MissingNo?

It was acknowledged by Nintendo as a programming glitch. "MissingNO is a programming quirk, and not a real part of the game. When you get this, your game can perform strangely, and the graphics will often become scrambled. The MissingNO Pokémon is most often found after you perform the Fight Safari Zone Pokémon trick.
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What Pokémon can Missingno turn into?

MissingNo. does not evolve into any Pokémon. However, a different glitch Pokémon with a similar sprite and properties, but different name ('M) does evolve into the Pokémon, Kangaskhan.
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Do pros use hacked Pokémon?

In a recent interview with gameland.gg, one pro player estimated as many as 90% of players in tournaments use hacked Pokémon. To some, this reveal is scandalous: These are supposed to be the world's best players.
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Is Missingno harmless?

The existing answer is correct in that Missingno is generally harmless. However, it does technically harm your save file -- but not in a way that is particularly significant or that inhibits gameplay.
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Is Mimikyu MissingNo?

MissingNO. is the first bonus character and boss revealed in Temporary Flight Attendant. It was originally presented as Detective Mimikyu during Winners' Finals as a fakeout.
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Who is the no. 1 legendary Pokémon?

1. Arceus. Arceus is, without a doubt, the most powerful Legendary Pokémon. This Normal type Mythical Pokémon is the creator of the universe and thus the closest that the Pokémon world has to a god.
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What Pokémon card is worth $60,000?

A Trainer No. 3 card from the 1999 Super Secret Battle is a famous Pokémon card known to sell for around $60,000 due to its extreme rarity, awarded only to the third-place winner of that exclusive Japanese tournament. Other cards like the Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind (potentially $65k+) or certain Charizard variants can also reach or exceed this value, with high-grade promotional and tournament cards commanding premium prices. 
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What Pokémon is number 0000?

In the Unova Pokédex , Victini was assigned a special number: zero.
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What is the scariest Pokémon cry?

The scariest Pokémon cry is subjective, but popular contenders often include Froslass (especially Mega Froslass) for its ghostly wail, Giratina for its nightmarish, deep growl, and Guzzlord for its absurd, human-like screaming, while Skeledirge is noted for its roaring, predatory sound, all creating unsettling, memorable experiences.
 
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What is the $5.275 million Pokémon card?

Paul previously purchased the card in 2022 for $5.275 million. The card is a 1998 "Pikachu Illustrator" card featuring art drawn by legendary Pokémon artist Atsuko Nishida, given away to winners of an illustration contest hosted by CoroCoro Comic magazine.
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Who is LGBTQ in Pokémon?

Blanche is non-binary and uses They/Them pronouns. They are sometimes identified with She/Her pronouns.
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Is there a Pokémon card worth $1,000,000?

Yes, Pokémon cards are worth millions, with the top card being the Pikachu Illustrator, which YouTuber Logan Paul bought for over $5.3 million in 2022, making it the most expensive Pokémon card ever sold and well over the $1 million mark, with others potentially valued at $1.2 million or more. 
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Is it okay for Christians to play Pokémon?

Yes, most Christians can play Pokémon, as it's generally seen as fantasy entertainment, but some individuals or denominations express caution due to its subtle Eastern spiritual themes, magic, and evolution, urging parental guidance, awareness of potential obsession (idolization), and ensuring it doesn't replace faith, with the Vatican even calling it positive for creativity and friendship. The decision often comes down to personal conscience, parental discretion, and distinguishing fiction from reality. 
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What does "Pokémon" mean?

Pokémon means “Pocket Monsters”

“Pokémon” is a Japanese portmanteau of ポケット (Poketto) and モンスター (Monsutā), borrowed from English “pocket” and “monster” and transliterated to fit Japanese phonotactics, or the rules of how sounds can be combined.
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Why won't the girl give me Bulbasaur?

To get Bulbasaur, ensure you have an open slot in your party when speaking with Melanie. Also, confirm that your Pikachu's happiness level is high enough; you should see hearts above its head when you interact with it.
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What Pokémon is 666 in the Pokédex?

The Pokémon with National Pokédex number 666 is Vivillon, the Scale Pokémon, a Bug/Flying type known for its many wing patterns based on different climates, which some fans find fitting for the "devil's number".
 
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