Talk:Hex Maniac

Did you know nomination

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The result was: promoted by Ltbdl (talk) 08:41, 18 February 2026 (UTC)

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• ... that the video games Pokémon X and Y feature an easter egg of a ghost girl who delivers a cryptic message?

• Source: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/pokemon/pokemon-z-a-missed-its-chance-to-unravel-the-franchises-creepiest-mystery/

• • ALT1: ... that despite being a minor character in Pokémon, the Hex Maniac is said to be extremely popular? Source: https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2025/02/28/164840.html
  • ALT2: ... that a ghost girl in Pokémon X and Y was the subject of multiple fan theories as to her appearance and goals? Source: https://kotaku.com/almost-a-year-later-pokemon-x-ys-ghost-girl-is-still-1646738916
  • ALT3: ... that when asked about a mysterious ghost girl in Pokémon, producer Junichi Masuda laughed and said "oOoOoOoO"? Source: https://kotaku.com/almost-a-year-later-pokemon-x-ys-ghost-girl-is-still-1646738916
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  • Comment: I'm wanting to hold this DYK off until February 27, 2026, per this proposal

Created by Cukie Gherkin (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

Cukie Gherkin (talk) 11:18, 16 January 2026 (UTC).

• Article is new enough, and to be honest these hooks all look pretty interesting and are cited to a reliable source. No issues at all with this DYK as far as I can see, well done! Gommeh 📖   🎮 12:37, 16 January 2026 (UTC)

GA review

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Nominator: Cukie Gherkin (talk · contribs) 02:36, 28 January 2026 (UTC)

Reviewer: Olliefant (talk · contribs) 04:35, 28 January 2026 (UTC)

Lead

• "in Japanese is" -> "in Japan, is"
• "[video game] [Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire]" is an MOS:DASH violation
• Also it should be "video games" not "video game"
• "exclaims that they are not the one she is looking for and disappears" I feel like a direct quote would be more useful here

  Implemented all above suggestions

Concept and creation

• Inconsistent use of "her" and "them"

  Made sure to use "they/them/their" when referring to them as a collective, and "she/her/hers" for discussing specific members of this trainer group

Appearances

• "This card, particularly alongside"

  Fixed

Reception

• "Writer Scott Baird" no outlet named
• "person.[18]Other" missing a space

  Both fixed

References

• Found no problems

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