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{{samename|character controlled by the player|player character}}
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{{samename|building in-game|Pokémon Center}}
{{samename|retail store chain|Pokémon Center (store)}}
[[File:Red on computer.png|thumb|150px|right|{{ga|Red}} using a PC]]
[[File:Red on computer.png|thumb|150px|right|{{ga|Red}} using a PC]]
A '''PC''' (Japanese: '''パソコン''' ''personal computer'') is a technology used in all of the [[Version|main series]] [[Pokémon games]]. They are found in every [[Pokémon Center]], as well as in any main character's [[bedroom]], in all [[Secret Base]]s in the form of a laptop, and sometimes in other buildings as well. Their primary purpose is for storing {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and [[item]]s.
 
A '''PC''' (Japanese: '''パソコン''' ''personal computer'') is a technology used in all of the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]]. They are found in every [[Pokémon Center]], as well as in any main character's [[Player's house|bedroom]], in all [[Secret Base]]s in the form of a laptop, and sometimes in other buildings as well. Their primary purpose is for storing {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and [[item]]s.
 
==Appearance==
{{incomplete|section|Missing Colo and XD images of PCs}}
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| style="{{roundy|40px}} border: 2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}; background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; width:40px" | [[File:PC RBY.png]]
| style="{{roundy|40px}} border: 2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}; background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; width:40px" | [[File:PC GSC.png]]
| style="{{roundy|40px}} border: 2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}; background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; width:40px" | [[File:PC RSE.png]]
| style="{{roundy|40px}} border: 2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}; background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; width:40px" | [[File:PC FRLG.png]]
| style="{{roundy|40px}} border: 2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}; background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; width:40px" | [[File:PC DPPt.png]]
| style="{{roundy|40px}} border: 2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}; background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; width:40px" | [[File:PC HGSS.png]]
| style="{{roundy|40px}} border: 2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}; background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; width:40px" | [[File:PC BWB2W2.png]]
| style="{{roundy|40px}} border: 2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}; background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; width:40px" | [[File:PC XY.png|20px]]
| style="{{roundy|40px}} border: 2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}; background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; width:40px" | [[File:PC ORAS.png|20px]]<!--
| style="{{roundy|40px}} border: 2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}; background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; width:40px" | [[File:ColoXD Vending Machine.png]]-->
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| {{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|RB}}{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Y}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|GS}}{{color2|000|Pokémon Crystal Version|C}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|RS}}{{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|E}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FRLG}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|DP}}{{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum Version|Pt}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HGSS}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|BW}}{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|B2W2}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|XY}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|ORAS}}<!--
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Colosseum|Colo}}{{color2|000|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD}}-->
|}


==Networking==
==Networking==
PCs are shown to be networked throughout a region, requiring special systems in place to connect between regions, as is shown in the [[Sevii Islands]], where [[Celio]] and [[Bill]] work together on the [[Network Machine]] to allow Sevii PCs to be able to connect to [[Kanto]]'s computer network. However, the issue is not present in communication between Kanto and [[Johto]]; however, this network was set up entirely by Bill, and due to the compatibility, are in fact likely to be a single network. Also, despite not being in Kanto or Johto, the PC in the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] can still connect to the Kanto and Johto network.
PCs are networked throughout a region, but require special systems to connect between two faraway regions, as shown when [[Celio]] and [[Bill]] had to work together on the {{DL|Pokémon Network Center|Network Machine}} to allow PCs in the [[Sevii Islands]] to be able to connect to [[Kanto]]'s computer network. While there was no communication issue shown to be present between Kanto and [[Johto]], it is likely that the two regions being adjacent allowed them to form a single network. However, the PC in the [[Sinjoh Ruins]] was shown to connect to the Kanto and Johto network despite not being in either region.


==PC functions==
==Functionality==
{{incomplete|section|Trainer PR Videos and Photo Spot photos needed}}
===Pokémon Storage System===
===Pokémon Storage System===
[[File:Bill PC HGSS.png|thumb|right|The main interface of Bill's PC in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}]]
[[File:Bill PC HGSS.png|thumb|The main interface of Bill's PC in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}]]
{{main|Pokémon Storage System}}
{{main|Pokémon Storage System}}
Every [[Pokémon Trainer]] is allowed to access a Pokémon Storage System set up by either [[Bill]] in [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]], [[Lanette]] in [[Hoenn]], [[Bebe]] in [[Sinnoh]], or [[Amanita]] in [[Unova]].
Every [[Pokémon Trainer]] is allowed to access a Pokémon Storage System set up by either [[Bill]] in [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]], [[Lanette]] in [[Hoenn]], [[Bebe]] in [[Sinnoh]], [[Amanita]] in [[Unova]], or [[Cassius]] in [[Kalos]].


Until the player meets the regional PC developer, the Pokémon Storage System option will appear as "Someone's PC", while afterwards, it will appear as the developer's PC ("Bill's PC" and so on). The player can withdraw or deposit Pokémon in a number of Boxes, allowing them to own more Pokémon than just the six permitted in their [[party]]. When a Pokémon is {{pkmn2|caught}} but the player's party is full, the Pokémon will be sent directly to the last box that was accessed on the PC; from Generation III onward, if this box is full, the Pokémon will be placed in the next free box; in Generations I and II, the Pokémon is simply deleted.
Until the player meets the regional PC developer, the Pokémon Storage System option will appear as "Someone's PC", while afterwards, it will appear as the developer's PC ("Bill's PC" and so on). The player can withdraw or deposit Pokémon in a number of Boxes, allowing them to own more Pokémon than just the six permitted in their [[party]]. When a Pokémon is {{pkmn2|caught}} but the player's party is full, the Pokémon will be sent directly to the last Box that was accessed on the PC; from Generation III onward, if this Box is full, the Pokémon will be placed in the next free Box; in Generations I and II, the Pokémon cannot be caught in the first place.


===Pokédex checking===
===Pokédex checking===
In almost all Pokémon games, the {{player}} can use a PC to have the [[Pokémon Professor]] of that game check the progress of the player's Pokédex. In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the professor that checks the progress of the Pokédex changes from [[Professor Rowan]] to [[Professor Oak]] upon obtaining the [[National Pokédex]]. However, in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the Pokégear serves this purpose instead.
In almost all Pokémon games, the {{player}} can use a PC to have the [[Pokémon Professor]] of that game check the progress of the player's Pokédex. In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the professor that checks the progress of the Pokédex changes from [[Professor Rowan]] to [[Professor Oak]] upon obtaining the [[National Pokédex]]. However, in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the Pokégear serves this purpose instead.


===Item storage system===
===Item Storage System===
In [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, and {{gen|III}}, due to not having unlimited Bag space as in Generation IV onward, [[item]] storage is done on the player's own personal computer, noted as "<{{player|player name}}>'s PC". The system is much simpler than the Pokémon Storage System as it does not have multiple Boxes for organizing items. Also, unlike the Pokémon Storage System, when an item is found but the [[Bag]] is full in the main series games, it will not automatically be sent to this part of the PC, and instead it cannot be picked up; this does occur in {{g|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}.
In [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, and {{gen|III}}, due to the more limited space of the [[Bag]] when compared to [[Generation IV]] onwards, the player can use their own PC for accessing the '''Item Storage System''' (Japanese: '''どうぐのあずかりシステム''' ''tool storage system''). The system is much simpler than the [[Pokémon Storage System]] as it does not have multiple Boxes for organizing items. Also, unlike the Pokémon Storage System, when an item is found but the Bag is full in the [[core series]] games, it will not automatically be sent to this part of the PC, and instead it cannot be picked up; this also does occur in {{g|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}.


[[Mail]] that is taken from a Pokémon will also be stored in the PC in the mailbox, preserving the message.
[[Mail]] that is taken from a Pokémon will also be stored in the PC in the mailbox, preserving the message.


In [[Generation IV]], this function is no longer necessary since the bag has nearly unlimited space for all items. Instead, the personal PC manages only [[Mail]], [[Seal]]s, and [[photography|photos]]{{sup|HGSS}}.
The amount of items that can be deposited is limited though. In [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, and {{gen|III}}, a player is only able to store 50 types of items in the PC.
 
In [[Generation IV]], the Item Storage System is no longer necessary since the Bag has nearly unlimited space for all items. Instead, the player's PC manages only [[Mail]], [[Seal]]s, and [[Photography|photos]]{{sup/4|HGSS}}.
 
In [[Generation V]], with the omission of Seals and photos from the games, the PC's only function is to store Mail.


In [[Generation V]], with the omission of seals and photos from the games, the PC's only function is to store Mail.
In [[Generation VI]], with the removal of Mail, the item storage system is removed from the PC.


===Hall of Fame===
===Hall of Fame===
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===Saving===
===Saving===
In {{g|Colosseum}}, PCs also function as save points. This feature was removed in {{Pokémon XD}}, which retains the "save anywhere" feature of every other main series game.
In {{g|Colosseum}}, PCs also function as save points. This feature was removed in {{Pokémon XD}}, which retains the "save anywhere" feature of the core series games.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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[[File:Orange Islands Map Oak.png|thumb|Viewing a map on {{an|Professor Oak|Oak}}'s PC]]
[[File:Orange Islands Map Oak.png|thumb|220px|Viewing a map on {{an|Professor Oak|Oak}}'s PC]]
The PC is not frequently used by {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in the {{pkmn|anime}}. {{an|Professor Oak}} tends to keep {{Ash}}'s extra Pokémon at his [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|laboratory]] until the {{series|Best Wishes}}, when [[Professor Juniper]] keeps Ash's [[Unova]]-native Pokémon at her laboratory.  
The PC is not frequently used by {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in the {{pkmn|anime}}. {{an|Professor Oak}} tends to keep {{Ash}}'s extra Pokémon at his [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|laboratory]] until the {{series|Best Wishes}}, when [[Professor Juniper]] kept Ash's [[Unova]]-native Pokémon at her laboratory before he left the region.


PCs are sometimes used for communication rather than by calling on a {{wp|video phone}}; for example, in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', {{an|Brock}} is shown using an {{wp|e-mail}} account on the PC to keep in contact with [[Suzy]], and {{an|May}} mentions to her mother in ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind]]'' that she keeps in touch with her friends by e-mail, in addition to phone calls and letters.
[[File:Sinnoh League PCs.png|thumb|left|250px|PCs available for Trainers to use during the Sinnoh League]]
PCs are sometimes used for communication rather than by calling on a {{wp|videophone}}; for example, in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', {{an|Brock}} is shown using an {{wp|email}} account on the PC to keep in contact with [[Suzie]], and {{an|May}} mentions to her mother in ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind]]'' that she keeps in touch with her friends by e-mail, in addition to phone calls and letters.


In ''[[EP269|The Ties That Bind]]'', Ash is shown using a PC to look up [[Gary Oak]]'s profile. PCs were also used by [[Paul]] in ''[[DP184|Casting a Paul on Barry!]]'' to get information on {{an|Barry}}'s Pokémon and vice-versa. It was also used by Ash in the same episode to look up info on [[Conway]] and Conway then used it to study {{si|Tobias}}. In addition, [[Nurse Joy]] and many officials for the [[Pokémon League]] and [[Pokémon Contest]]s are often shown using PCs.  
In ''[[EP269|The Ties That Bind]]'', Ash is shown using a PC to look up [[Gary Oak]]'s profile. In ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]'', [[Zoey]] used her laptop to show {{an|Dawn}} a video of a [[Double Performance]].


The PCs in the anime appear to have {{wp|Graphical user interface|operating systems}} that are visually similar to {{wp|Mac OS}}.
PCs were also used by [[Paul]] in ''[[DP184|Casting a Paul on Barry!]]'' to get information on {{an|Barry}}'s Pokémon and vice-versa. It was also used by Ash in the same episode to look up info on [[Conway]] and Conway then used it to study {{si|Tobias}}. In addition, [[Nurse Joy]] and many officials for the [[Pokémon League]] and [[Pokémon Contest]]s are often shown using PCs.
 
The PCs in the anime appear to have {{wp|operating system}}s that are visually similar to {{wp|Mac OS}}.


==Glitches==
==Glitches==
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===Hall of Fame glitch===
===Hall of Fame glitch===
{{main|List of glitches in Generation I#Hall of Fame glitch|List of glitches in Generation I}}
{{main|List of glitches in Generation I#Hall of Fame glitch|List of glitches in Generation I}}
In the [[Generation I]] games, seeing certain [[glitch Pokémon]] such as [[Missingno.]] will corrupt the player's [[Hall of Fame]] records.
In the [[Generation I]] games, seeing certain [[glitch Pokémon]] such as [[MissingNo.]] will corrupt the player's [[Hall of Fame]] records.


===Cloning glitches===
===Cloning glitches===
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Revision as of 05:50, 15 June 2016

If you were looking for the character controlled by the player, see player character.
If you were looking for the building in-game, see Pokémon Center.
If you were looking for the retail store chain, see Pokémon Center (store).
Red using a PC

A PC (Japanese: パソコン personal computer) is a technology used in all of the core series Pokémon games. They are found in every Pokémon Center, as well as in any main character's bedroom, in all Secret Bases in the form of a laptop, and sometimes in other buildings as well. Their primary purpose is for storing Pokémon and items.

Appearance

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: Missing Colo and XD images of PCs
PC RBY.png PC GSC.png PC RSE.png PC FRLG.png PC DPPt.png PC HGSS.png PC BWB2W2.png PC XY.png PC ORAS.png
RBY GSC RSE FRLG DPPt HGSS BWB2W2 XY ORAS

Networking

PCs are networked throughout a region, but require special systems to connect between two faraway regions, as shown when Celio and Bill had to work together on the Network Machine to allow PCs in the Sevii Islands to be able to connect to Kanto's computer network. While there was no communication issue shown to be present between Kanto and Johto, it is likely that the two regions being adjacent allowed them to form a single network. However, the PC in the Sinjoh Ruins was shown to connect to the Kanto and Johto network despite not being in either region.

Functionality

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: Trainer PR Videos and Photo Spot photos needed

Pokémon Storage System

The main interface of Bill's PC in HeartGold and SoulSilver
Main article: Pokémon Storage System

Every Pokémon Trainer is allowed to access a Pokémon Storage System set up by either Bill in Johto and Kanto, Lanette in Hoenn, Bebe in Sinnoh, Amanita in Unova, or Cassius in Kalos.

Until the player meets the regional PC developer, the Pokémon Storage System option will appear as "Someone's PC", while afterwards, it will appear as the developer's PC ("Bill's PC" and so on). The player can withdraw or deposit Pokémon in a number of Boxes, allowing them to own more Pokémon than just the six permitted in their party. When a Pokémon is caught but the player's party is full, the Pokémon will be sent directly to the last Box that was accessed on the PC; from Generation III onward, if this Box is full, the Pokémon will be placed in the next free Box; in Generations I and II, the Pokémon cannot be caught in the first place.

Pokédex checking

In almost all Pokémon games, the player can use a PC to have the Pokémon Professor of that game check the progress of the player's Pokédex. In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, the professor that checks the progress of the Pokédex changes from Professor Rowan to Professor Oak upon obtaining the National Pokédex. However, in HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Pokégear serves this purpose instead.

Item Storage System

In Generations I, II, and III, due to the more limited space of the Bag when compared to Generation IV onwards, the player can use their own PC for accessing the Item Storage System (Japanese: どうぐのあずかりシステム tool storage system). The system is much simpler than the Pokémon Storage System as it does not have multiple Boxes for organizing items. Also, unlike the Pokémon Storage System, when an item is found but the Bag is full in the core series games, it will not automatically be sent to this part of the PC, and instead it cannot be picked up; this also does occur in Pokémon Colosseum and XD.

Mail that is taken from a Pokémon will also be stored in the PC in the mailbox, preserving the message.

The amount of items that can be deposited is limited though. In Generations I, II, and III, a player is only able to store 50 types of items in the PC.

In Generation IV, the Item Storage System is no longer necessary since the Bag has nearly unlimited space for all items. Instead, the player's PC manages only Mail, Seals, and photosHGSS.

In Generation V, with the omission of Seals and photos from the games, the PC's only function is to store Mail.

In Generation VI, with the removal of Mail, the item storage system is removed from the PC.

Hall of Fame

Main article: Hall of Fame

This function only becomes accessible after defeating the Elite Four. It shows up to 25 records of past victories over the Elite Four.

Decorations

In bedrooms and Secret Bases, the PC has a secondary purpose of managing decorations.

Saving

In Pokémon Colosseum, PCs also function as save points. This feature was removed in Pokémon XD, which retains the "save anywhere" feature of the core series games.

In the anime

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Viewing a map on Oak's PC

The PC is not frequently used by Trainers in the anime. Professor Oak tends to keep Ash's extra Pokémon at his laboratory until the Best Wishes series, when Professor Juniper kept Ash's Unova-native Pokémon at her laboratory before he left the region.

PCs available for Trainers to use during the Sinnoh League

PCs are sometimes used for communication rather than by calling on a videophone; for example, in Beauty and the Breeder, Brock is shown using an email account on the PC to keep in contact with Suzie, and May mentions to her mother in Hi Ho Silver Wind that she keeps in touch with her friends by e-mail, in addition to phone calls and letters.

In The Ties That Bind, Ash is shown using a PC to look up Gary Oak's profile. In A Stand-Up Sit-Down!, Zoey used her laptop to show Dawn a video of a Double Performance.

PCs were also used by Paul in Casting a Paul on Barry! to get information on Barry's Pokémon and vice-versa. It was also used by Ash in the same episode to look up info on Conway and Conway then used it to study Tobias. In addition, Nurse Joy and many officials for the Pokémon League and Pokémon Contests are often shown using PCs.

The PCs in the anime appear to have operating systems that are visually similar to Mac OS.

Glitches

There are numerous glitches associated with PCs in various generations of the games.

Invisible PC

Main article: List of glitches in Generation I

In the Generation I games, there is an invisible PC in the hotel in Celadon City, which appears very similar to a Pokémon Center. The invisible PC is located where the PC would be in a Pokémon Center.

Hall of Fame glitch

Main article: List of glitches in Generation I

In the Generation I games, seeing certain glitch Pokémon such as MissingNo. will corrupt the player's Hall of Fame records.

Cloning glitches

Main article: Cloning glitches

Almost all cloning glitches are related to the PC.