In thePokemonuniverse, Pokemon are capable of lots of miraculous things,including controlling time, manipulating dreams, and much more. Various Pokemon are even capable of speaking human language, allowing them to talk with humans - both in the anime and the main series of games.
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The incredible ability to speak often adds a new dimension to the Pokemon. Calyrex and Mewtwo, for example, use this ability to verbalize their stories, whereas Pokemon like Chatot and Zoroark mimic people, with Zoroak fully taking on a human disguise. Pokemon speak for a range of reasons, whether that’s because they want to ask people for help or trick humans with their skills. Whatever the reason may be, it’s fascinating that they’re capable of this.
10Copybird: Copycat’s Doduo
Copycat is an NPC in Saffron City with a penchant for mimicking others. When you meet her in the games, Copycat will copy your character’s speech, as her name suggests. While exploring her room, you’ll also find a Doduo, which Copycat has somehow taught to speak human language.
In Generation 1, Doduo will say, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?” clearly referencing Snow White. Perhaps Copycat enjoyed the movie and wanted her Pokemon to repeat this memorable line.
9Spirit Of Hospitality: Honedge
Honedge is an example of a Pokemon whose Pokedex entries make it much more creepy than it first appears. Various Pokedex entries state that it’s inhabited by a “departed spirit” killed by the very sword that makes up its body.
With such ghastly Pokedex entries, you would expect Honedge to use its ability to speak human language to tell its haunting tale; however, it simply welcomes you to the Rose of the Rondelands hotel inSword & Shield. Perhaps this specific Honedge hasaccepted its originsand moved on.
8Sensitive Being: Latias
Another example of a legendary Pokemon with unusual skills, Latias is capable of speaking telepathically with people, even though it rarely interacts with them. Its intelligence and sensitivity to human emotions have given Latias the ability to communicate with people, despite not being able to speak aloud.
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Latias’ counterpart, Latios, also has Pokedex entries that say it can “understand human speech,” but whether it can speak with humans in the same way is unknown. Perhaps, unlike Latias, it has decided to stay away from people.
7Shapeshifter: Zoroark
The Dark-type PokemonZoroark has the ability to take on the appearance of other Pokemon and people - while it’s disguised as a person, it can also speak human language. InPokemon Black 2 & White 2, Zoroark can be encountered in Lostlorn Forest, though it’s masking its true form and appears as a backpacker NPC.
The “backpacker” cryptically explains Zoroark’s ability to transform into people and Pokemon, hands you the Snarl TM, and then reveals its true form as it leaves. Considering that Zoroark’s Pokedex entries say that it “protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents,” it could use this ability to distract Trainers and keep them away from its home.
6Possessed Pokedex: Rotom
The Plasma Pokemon Rotom is capable of possessing inanimate objects such as a washing machine and a lawn mower. It can even speak human language when inside a Pokedex or mobile phone, as seen in the Generation 7 games and the anime, respectively.
InPokemon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Rotom Pokedex gains more of a personality, and will even give you a nickname, if you bond with it enough. It will also regularly talk with you throughout your journey in Alola, offering advice and friendship.
5King Of Old: Calyrex
The legendary Pokemon Calyrex appears in The Crown Tundra expansion pass and, according to its Pokedex entries, it “ruled over Galar in ancient times.” As a legendary ruler, Calyrex has many powers that other Pokemon don’t.
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Although Calyrex can’t speak on its own, it has an understanding of human language and can possess people to speak through them. In The Crown Tundra, it communicates through Peony to thank you for restoring its statue. As Calyrex is able to speak, it can tell you about its past first-hand, giving a better insight into its backstory.
4Chatterbox: Chatot
Chatot’s ability to imitate human language makes sense consideringits real-world counterpart, parrots, also have this same ability. Chatot’s name, in fact, references this, as it’s made up of the words “chat” and “parrot.” Weirdly enough, its Pokedex entries claim that it can speak human language because “its tongue is just like a human’s,” explaining its bizarre talent.
Chatot’s signature move, Chatter, is a Flying-type move that deals damage, but that’s not the most interesting thing about it. In Generation 4 and 5, you could use Chatter outside of battle to record your own audio, which would replace Chatot’s cry when it used the move. Sadly, this feature was removed in later games.
3Godly Power: Arceus
In Sinnoh mythology, Arceus is considered the Pokemon universe’s god, having “shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms,” according to multiple Pokedex entries. Due to its deity status, it’s unsurprising that Arceus is capable of various godly feats that most regular Pokemon aren’t, including speaking human language.
InPokemon Legends: Arceus, it communicates with you at the beginning of the game, similar to how Pokemon professors at the start of other Pokemon games ask for details about you. Arceus speaks archaically, using words and phrases such as “thou art” and “thine,” conveying its majesty.
2Full Of Wisdom: Mewtwo
The Psychic legendary Pokemon Mewtwo was created using Mew’s DNA. Eventually, Mewtwo broke free of the scientist’s lab using its abilities. Although Mewtwo doesn’t speak in the games, in the movies Mewtwo Strikes Back and Mewtwo Returns, it can speak telepathically with people.
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This conveyed Mewtwo’s intelligence and gave more empathy to its backstory, allowing it to express its emotions regarding its conception as a scientific experiment. Its philosophical speech at the end of Mewtwo Strikes Back is thought-provoking and is remembered by many to this day.
1Meowth, That’s Right: Team Rocket’s Meowth
The most famous example of a Pokemon speaking human language, Team Rocket’s Meowth regularly talks in the anime. Meowth’s ability to speak helps toadd humor to Team Rocket’s shenanigansand brings a different dynamic to the show.
In Pokemon Yellow andLet’s Go Eevee & Pikachu, Meowth appears alongside Team Rocket; however, it sadly doesn’t speak when you interact with it. If Meowth were ever to show up in a game again, it would be great for it to have some dialogue to show off its witty personality.
