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A '''P*DA''' (''Pokémon Digital Assistant'') is an eletronic device owned by [[Wes]] in [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and by [[Michael]] in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, in lieu of a [[Pokédex]]. The P*DA keeps track of a [[Pokémon trainer|Trainer's]] ID No., their money, as well as their playing time. It also has other features, detailed below.
A '''P☆DA''' (''Pokémon Digital Assistant'') is an eletronic device owned by [[Wes]] in [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and by [[Michael]] in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, in lieu of a [[Pokédex]]. The P☆DA keeps track of a [[Pokémon trainer|Trainer's]] ID No., their money, as well as their playing time. It also has other features, detailed below.


While only certain trainers can receive a Pokédex from a {{g|Professor}}s, it appears that just about anyone can own a P*DA, at least in [[Orre]].
While only certain trainers can receive a Pokédex from a {{g|Professor}}s, it appears that just about anyone can own a P☆DA, at least in [[Orre]].


==The P*DA in {{g|Colosseum}}==
==The P☆DA in {{g|Colosseum}}==
[[Image:PDA_closed.png|thumb|160px|right|Pokémon Colosseum's P*DA, closed]][[Image:PDA_opened.png|thumb|160px|right|Pokémon Colosseum's P*DA, opened]]
[[Image:PDA_closed.png|thumb|160px|right|Pokémon Colosseum's P*DA, closed]][[Image:PDA_opened.png|thumb|160px|right|Pokémon Colosseum's P☆DA, opened]]
In Pokémon Colosseum, the P*DA can also be used to send and receive e-mail and keep track of the Trainer's [[PokéCoupons]]. It also has a ringtone that can be customized to the preferences of the user. Additionally, Wes' P*DA was upgraded with the [[Snag List]], a list of the [[Shadow Pokémon]] created by [[Cipher]], and the [[Strategy Memo]], which gives a small amount of information on Pokémon the owner has seen, which includes a Pokémon's appearence, height, weight, and type.
In Pokémon Colosseum, the P☆DA can also be used to send and receive e-mail and keep track of the Trainer's [[PokéCoupons]]. It also has a ringtone that can be customized to the preferences of the user. Additionally, Wes' P☆DA was upgraded with the [[Snag List]], a list of the [[Shadow Pokémon]] created by [[Cipher]], and the [[Strategy Memo]], which gives a small amount of information on Pokémon the owner has seen, which includes a Pokémon's appearance, height, weight, and type.
[[Image:Col_PDA_information.jpg|thumb|240px|center|Pokémon Colosseum's P*DA, opened and showing information]]
[[Image:Col_PDA_information.jpg|thumb|240px|center|Pokémon Colosseum's P☆DA, opened and showing information]]


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==The P*DA in {{Pokémon XD}}==
==The P*DA in {{Pokémon XD}}==
[[Image:XD_PDA_closed.jpg|thumb|160px|right|Pokémon XD's P*DA, closed]]
[[Image:XD_PDA_closed.jpg|thumb|160px|right|Pokémon XD's P☆DA, closed]]
In Pokémon XD, the P*DA has a new interface, along with a new feature. As in Colosseum, the device keeps track of PokéCoupons, has a [[Strategy Memo]] and e-mail, and can be upgraded to keep track of [[Shadow Pokémon]]. Its new feature is a [[Poké Spot Monitor]], which alerts the player whenever there is activity by [[wild Pokémon]] at one of the three [[Poké Spots]].
In Pokémon XD, the P☆DA has a new interface, along with a new feature. As in Colosseum, the device keeps track of PokéCoupons, has a [[Strategy Memo]] and e-mail, and can be upgraded to keep track of [[Shadow Pokémon]]. Its new feature is a [[Poké Spot Monitor]], which alerts the player whenever there is activity by [[wild Pokémon]] at one of the three [[Poké Spots]].


[[Image:XD_PDA_open.jpg|thumb|240px|center|Pokémon XD's P*DA, opened and showing the information]]
[[Image:XD_PDA_open.jpg|thumb|240px|center|Pokémon XD's P☆DA, opened and showing the information]]


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Revision as of 01:39, 11 December 2008

A P☆DA (Pokémon Digital Assistant) is an eletronic device owned by Wes in Pokémon Colosseum and by Michael in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, in lieu of a Pokédex. The P☆DA keeps track of a Trainer's ID No., their money, as well as their playing time. It also has other features, detailed below.

While only certain trainers can receive a Pokédex from a Pokémon Professors, it appears that just about anyone can own a P☆DA, at least in Orre.

The P☆DA in Pokémon Colosseum

Pokémon Colosseum's P*DA, closed
Pokémon Colosseum's P☆DA, opened

In Pokémon Colosseum, the P☆DA can also be used to send and receive e-mail and keep track of the Trainer's PokéCoupons. It also has a ringtone that can be customized to the preferences of the user. Additionally, Wes' P☆DA was upgraded with the Snag List, a list of the Shadow Pokémon created by Cipher, and the Strategy Memo, which gives a small amount of information on Pokémon the owner has seen, which includes a Pokémon's appearance, height, weight, and type.

File:Col PDA information.jpg
Pokémon Colosseum's P☆DA, opened and showing information

The P*DA in Pokémon XD

File:XD PDA closed.jpg
Pokémon XD's P☆DA, closed

In Pokémon XD, the P☆DA has a new interface, along with a new feature. As in Colosseum, the device keeps track of PokéCoupons, has a Strategy Memo and e-mail, and can be upgraded to keep track of Shadow Pokémon. Its new feature is a Poké Spot Monitor, which alerts the player whenever there is activity by wild Pokémon at one of the three Poké Spots.

File:XD PDA open.jpg
Pokémon XD's P☆DA, opened and showing the information
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