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{{redirect|PSS|the system that allows Pokémon to be stored in boxes|Pokémon Storage System}}
{{redirect|PSS|the system that allows Pokémon to be stored in boxes|Pokémon Storage System}}
The '''Player Search System''' (Japanese: '''プレイヤーサーチシステム'''), or '''PSS''' for short, is an item that appears in [[Generation VI]] and is the [[Pokémon X and Y]] version of the [[C-Gear]]. It has many different functions, including the [[Global Terminal|GTS]], Wonder Trade, O-Powers, and more.
[[File:PSS screen.png|thumb|The PSS screen]]
[[File:PSS menu 1.jpg|thumb|First PSS menu]]
[[File:PSS menu 2.jpg|thumb|Second PSS menu]]


The main window of the PSS divides other players in three categories: Friends, Acquaintances, and Passersby. A Passerby will automatically become an Acquaintance if a Battle or Trade (including [[Wonder Trade]]s) is made with him/her: after trading or battling with a player already in the Acquaintances, a prompt to add them to the Friends group will appear.
The '''Player Search System''' (Japanese: '''プレイヤーサーチシステム''' ''Player Search System''), or '''PSS''' (Japanese: '''PSS''' ''PSS'') for short, is a feature that first appears in [[Pokémon X and Y]] and is the [[Generation VI]] version of the [[C-Gear]]. It has many different functions, including the [[Global Trade System|GTS]], Wonder Trade, O-Powers, and more. In {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the PSS is accessible via the PlayNav app of the [[PokéNav Plus]].


Players in the Friends group are registered as friends in the 3DS's friend list, and vice versa. When a player is registered as a Friend, his/her Safari can be accessed (even if he/she doesn't have a copy of Pokémon X/Y).
The main window of the PSS divides other players into three categories: Friends, Acquaintances, and Passersby, each of which can have a maximum of 100 players. A Passerby will automatically become an Acquaintance if a Battle or Trade (including [[Wonder Trade]]s) is made with him/her. After trading or battling with an Acquaintance, a prompt to add them to the Friends group will appear.


==Global Trade System==
Players in the Friends group are registered as friends in the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]]'s friend list, and vice versa. In Pokémon X or Y, when a player is registered as a Friend, their Safari can be accessed (even if they do not have a copy of one of the games). In {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, a [[Friend Code]] is located at the top of the Friend's profile.
{{main|Global Terminal|Global Trade System}}
 
In Generation VI, the Global Trade Station can now be accessed in many more places than just [[Pokémon Center|Pokémon Centers]] in [[Generation V]] or the Global Terminal/GTS building in [[Generation IV]]. Unlike in previous generations, the player can now ask for Pokémon that have not yet been registered in the player's [[Pokédex]].
Acquaintances may be removed by tapping the player's icon and then tapping the button in the lower-left corner of the screen; dropped Acquaintances will become Passersby. Friends may only be removed by removing the player from the 3DS's friend list.
 
==Global Trade Station==
{{main|Global Trade System}}
In Generation VI, the Global Trade Station can now be accessed in many more places compared to only [[Pokémon Center]]s in [[Generation V]] or the [[Global Terminal]]/Global Trade Station building in [[Generation IV]]. Unlike in previous generations, the player can now ask for Pokémon that have not yet been registered in the player's [[Pokédex]].


==Wonder Trade==
==Wonder Trade==
{{main|Wonder Trade}}
{{main|Wonder Trade}}
Wonder Trade allows players to [[trade]] Pokémon for another one without even knowing what he or she is going to get. This means that using Wonder Trade is both an advantage and a risk. The player can easily earn Poké Miles and more [[ID number]]s this way, giving them a better chance of winning prizes at the ID Lottery in [[Lumiose City]], as well as get a very rare Pokémon, but they can also get weak and/or common Pokémon in exchange for the stronger and/or rarer Pokémon they offered. [[Eggs]] cannot be traded in Wonder Trade.
Wonder Trade allows players to [[trade]] Pokémon for another one without knowing what he or she is going to get. {{pkmn|Egg}}s cannot be traded in Wonder Trade, nor can Pokémon with a Classic or Premier [[Ribbon]] (usually present on [[event Pokémon]]).


==O-Powers==
==O-Powers==
[[File:O Power PSS.png|thumb|Receiving an O-Power at a Pokémon Center store]]
{{main|O-Power}}
O-Powers are very similar to {{DL|Entralink|Pass Powers}}, as they give power-ups, increase or decrease the chances of things happening, and can be shared with other players that are either nearby or connected online. In addition, if another player uses one while connected online or within wireless distance, the player can tap their glowing icon to use it as well. At the lowest rate of O-Power regeneration, it takes 4 minutes to fill an entire circle. During special distribution periods, players can receive special O-Powers by playing their games at a [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]]; O-Power S is exclusive to this method, although the O-Powers given out are not always S.
O-Powers are temporary bonus effects that are used from the Player Search System. They are very similar to {{DL|Entralink|Pass Powers}}.
 
The O-Power meter regenerates more quickly based on the number of steps counted for the current day on the user's 3DS. The user does not need to have the game running while they accumulate steps on their 3DS. This bonus can be seen as a number next to the clock by the power meter. Because the step counter resets at midnight, this regeneration bonus also resets at midnight. The thresholds are as follows:
 
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|- style="text-align: center;"
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|- style="background:#fff;"
| 0-1999 steps
| 1× regeneration rate
|- style="background:#fff;"
| 2000-2999 steps
| 2× regeneration rate
|- style="background:#fff;"
| 3000-3999 steps
| 3× regeneration rate
|- style="background:#fff;"
| style="{{roundybl}}"| 4000+ steps 
| style="{{roundybr}}"| 4× regeneration rate
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O-Powers are given to the player by [[Mr. Bonding]]. They can be upgraded by frequent usage. It takes 10 uses of a Level 1 O-Power to be upgraded to a Level 2 O-Power. Each level after the previous one will provide a more significant effect but cost more energy to activate.
 
===Bargain Power===
This O-Power is given to the player by [[Mr. Bonding]] in [[Hotel Richissime]].
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|-  style="background:#{{Bulba color light}};"
| style="{{roundytl}}" | Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| style="{{roundytr}}" | Description
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 1
| 2
| 1
| [[Poké Marts]] begin a bargain sale in which everything is 10% off. The effect lasts three minutes.
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 2
| 3
| 2
| Poké Marts begin a bargain sale in which everything is 25% off. The effect lasts three minutes.
|- style="background:#fff;"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Level 3
| 4
| 3
| style="{{roundybr}}" | Poké Marts begin a bargain sale in which everything is 50% off. The effect lasts three minutes.
|}<br clear="all">
 
===Exp. Point Power===
This O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the [[Anistar City]] Pokémon Center.
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|-  style="background:#{{Bulba color light}};"
| style="{{roundytl}}" | Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| style="{{roundytr}}" | Description
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 1
| 4
| 2
| Increases the Exp. Points from battles a little. The effect lasts three minutes. (1.2× Exp.)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 2
| 5
| 3
| Increases the Exp. Points from battles. The effect lasts three minutes. (1.5× Exp.)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Level 3
| 6
| 4
| style="{{roundybr}}" | Increases the Exp. Points from battles very much. The effect lasts three minutes. (2× Exp.)
|}<br clear="all">
 
===Prize Money Power===
This O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the [[Cyllage City]] hotel.
{| cellpadding="3" style="background: #{{Bulba color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Bulba color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
|-  style="background:#{{Bulba color light}};"
| style="{{roundytl}}" | Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| style="{{roundytr}}" | Description
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 1
| 4
| 2
| Increases the prize money from battles a little. The effect lasts three minutes. (1.5× payout)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 2
| 5
| 3
| Increases the prize money from battles. The effect lasts three minutes. (2× payout)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Level 3
| 6
| 4
| style="{{roundybr}}" | Increases the prize money from battles very much. The effect lasts three minutes. (3× payout)
|}<br clear="all">
 
===Capture Power===
This O-Power is automatically available as soon as the player receives their [[starter Pokémon]].
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|-  style="background:#{{Bulba color light}};"
| style="{{roundytl}}" | Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| style="{{roundytr}}" | Description
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 1
| 4
| 2
| Increases the chance to catch Pokémon a little. The effect lasts three minutes.
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 2
| 5
| 3
| Increases the chance to catch Pokémon. The effect lasts three minutes.
|- style="background:#fff;"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Level 3
| 6
| 4
| style="{{roundybr}}" | Increases the chance to catch Pokémon very much. The effect lasts three minutes.
|}<br clear="all">
 
===Encounter Power===
This O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the [[Laverre City]] Pokémon Center.
 
Note: Encounter Power cannot be used on others.
 
{| cellpadding="3" style="background: #{{Bulba color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Bulba color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
|-  style="background:#{{Bulba color light}};"
| style="{{roundytl}}" | Power Level
| Cost
| style="{{roundytr}}" | Description
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 1
| 2
| Increases the chance of encountering wild Pokémon a little. The effect lasts three minutes.
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 2
| 3
| Increases the chance of encountering wild Pokémon. The effect lasts three minutes.
|- style="background:#fff;"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Level 3
| 4
| style="{{roundybr}}" | Increases the chance of encountering wild Pokémon very much. The effect lasts three minutes.
|}<br clear="all">
 
===Stealth Power===
This O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the [[Couriway Town]] hotel.
 
Note: Stealth Power cannot be used on others.
 
{| cellpadding="3" style="background: #{{Bulba color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Bulba color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
|-  style="background:#{{Bulba color light}};"
| style="{{roundytl}}" | Power Level
| Cost
| style="{{roundytr}}" | Description
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 1
| 2
| Decreases the chance of encountering wild Pokémon a little. The effect lasts three minutes.
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 2
| 3
| Decreases the chance of encountering wild Pokémon. The effect lasts three minutes.
|- style="background:#fff;"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Level 3
| 4
| style="{{roundybr}}" | Decreases the chance of encountering wild Pokémon a lot. The effect lasts three minutes.
|}<br clear="all">
 
===HP Restoring Power===
This O-Power is automatically available as soon as the player receives their [[starter Pokémon]].
{| cellpadding="3" style="background: #{{Bulba color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Bulba color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
|-  style="background:#{{Bulba color light}};"
| style="{{roundytl}}" | Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| style="{{roundytr}}" | Description
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 1
| 2
| 1
| Immediately restores the [[HP]] of the lead Pokémon a little. (+20 HP)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 2
| 3
| 2
| Immediately restores the HP of the lead Pokémon somewhat. (+50 HP)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Level 3
| 4
| 3
| style="{{roundybr}}" | Immediately restores the HP of the lead Pokémon very much. (+200 HP)
|}<br clear="all">
 
===PP Restoring Power===
This O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the [[Snowbelle City]] Pokémon Center.
{| cellpadding="3" style="background: #{{Bulba color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Bulba color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
|-  style="background:#{{Bulba color light}};"
| style="{{roundytl}}" | Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| style="{{roundytr}}" | Description
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 1
| 2
| 1
| Immediately restores the [[PP]] of the lead Pokémon a little. (+5 PP)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 2
| 3
| 2
| Immediately restores the PP of the lead Pokémon somewhat. (+10 PP)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Level 3
| 4
| 3
| style="{{roundybr}}" | Immediately restores the PP of the lead Pokémon very much. (Fills PP)
|}<br clear="all">
 
===Befriending Power===
This O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the [[Coumarine City]] Pokémon Center.
{| cellpadding="3" style="background: #{{Bulba color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Bulba color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
|-  style="background:#{{Bulba color light}};"
| style="{{roundytl}}" | Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| style="{{roundytr}}" | Description
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 1
| 2
| 1
| Helps Pokémon grow friendly a little faster. The effect lasts three minutes.
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 2
| 2
| 3
| Helps Pokémon grow friendly faster. The effect lasts three minutes.
|- style="background:#fff;"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Level 3
| 4
| 3
| style="{{roundybr}}" | Helps Pokémon grow friendly much faster. The effect lasts three minutes.
|}
 
===Attack Power===
This O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the [[Lumiose City]]-{{rt|5|Kalos}} gatehouse.
{| cellpadding="3" style="background: #{{Bulba color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Bulba color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
|-  style="background:#{{Bulba color light}};"
| style="{{roundytl}}" | Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| style="{{roundytr}}" | Description
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 1
| 3
| 1
| Raises the [[Attack]] [[stat]] of the lead Pokémon a little during battle. (1 [[stage]])
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 2
| 5
| 2
| Raises the Attack stat of the lead Pokémon during battle. (2 stages)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Level 3
| 8
| 3
| style="{{roundybr}}" | Raises the Attack stat of the lead Pokémon very much during battle. (3 Stages)
|}<br clear="all">
 
===Defense Power===
This O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the [[Lumiose City]]-{{rt|5|Kalos}} gatehouse.
{| cellpadding="3" style="background: #{{Bulba color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Bulba color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
|-  style="background:#{{Bulba color light}};"
| style="{{roundytl}}" | Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| style="{{roundytr}}" | Description
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 1
| 3
| 1
| Raises the [[Defense]] stat of the lead Pokémon a little during battle. (1 stage)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 2
| 5
| 2
| Raises the Defense stat of the lead Pokémon during battle. (2 stages)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Level 3
| 8
| 3
| style="{{roundybr}}" | Raises the Defense stat of the lead Pokémon very much during battle. (3 Stages)
|}<br clear="all">
 
===Sp. Atk. Power===
This O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the [[Camphrier Town]] hotel.
{| cellpadding="3" style="background: #{{Bulba color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Bulba color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
|-  style="background:#{{Bulba color light}};"
| style="{{roundytl}}" | Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| style="{{roundytr}}" | Description
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 1
| 3
| 1
| Raises the [[Sp. Attack]] stat of the lead Pokémon a little during battle. (1 stage)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 2
| 5
| 2
| Raises the Sp. Attack stat of the lead Pokémon during battle. (2 stages)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Level 3
|8
|3
| style="{{roundybr}}" | Raises the Sp. Attack stat of the lead Pokémon very much during battle. (3 stages)
|}<br clear="all">
 
===Sp. Def. Power===
This O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the [[Ambrette Town]] hotel.
{| cellpadding="3" style="background: #{{Bulba color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Bulba color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
|-  style="background:#{{Bulba color light}};"
| style="{{roundytl}}" | Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| style="{{roundytr}}" | Description
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 1
| 3
| 1
| Raises the [[Sp. Def]] stat of the lead Pokémon a little during battle. (1 stage)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 2
| 5
| 2
| Raises the Sp. Def stat of the lead Pokémon during battle. (2 stages)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Level 3
|8
|3
| style="{{roundybr}}" | Raises the Sp. Def stat of the lead Pokémon very much during battle. (3 stages)
|}<br clear="all">
 
===Speed Power===
This O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the [[Geosenge Town]] hotel.
{| cellpadding="3" style="background: #{{Bulba color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Bulba color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
|-  style="background:#{{Bulba color light}};"
| style="{{roundytl}}" | Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| style="{{roundytr}}" | Description
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 1
| 3
| 1
| Raises the [[Speed]] stat of the lead Pokémon a little during battle. (1 stage)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 2
| 5
| 2
| Raises the Speed stat of the lead Pokémon during battle. (2 stages)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Level 3
|8
|3
| style="{{roundybr}}" | Raises the Speed stat of the lead Pokémon very much during battle. (3 stages)
|}<br clear="all">
 
===Critical Power===
This O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the [[Shalour City]] Pokémon Center.
{| cellpadding="3" style="background: #{{Bulba color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Bulba color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
|-  style="background:#{{Bulba color light}};"
| style="{{roundytl}}" | Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| style="{{roundytr}}" | Description
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 1
| 3
| 1
| Raises the [[critical-hit]] ratio of the lead Pokémon a little during battle. (1 stage)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 2
| 5
| 2
| Raises the critical-hit ratio of the lead Pokémon during battle. (2 stages)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Level 3
| 8
| 3
| style="{{roundybr}}" | Raises the critical-hit ratio of the lead Pokémon very much during battle. (3 stages)
|}<br clear="all">
 
===Accuracy Power===
This O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in the [[Dendemille Town]] Pokémon Center.
{| cellpadding="3" style="background: #{{Bulba color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Bulba color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
|-  style="background:#{{Bulba color light}};"
| style="{{roundytl}}" | Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| style="{{roundytr}}" | Description
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 1
| 3
| 1
| Raises the [[accuracy]] of the lead Pokémon a little during battle. (1 stage)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 2
| 5
| 2
| Raises the accuracy of the lead Pokémon during battle. (2 stages)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Level 3
| 8
| 3
| style="{{roundybr}}" | Raises the accuracy of the lead Pokémon very much during battle. (3 stages)
|}<br clear="all">
 
===Hatching Power===
This O-Power is given to the player by Mr. Bonding in Café Introversion in [[Lumiose City]] after getting all of the other O-Powers and attaining maximum {{DL|Lumiose City|Style}}.
{| cellpadding="3" style="background: #{{Bulba color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Bulba color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}"
|-  style="background:#{{Bulba color light}};"
| style="{{roundytl}}" | Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| style="{{roundytr}}" | Description
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 1
| 2
| 1
| Helps {{pkmn|Egg}}s hatch a little faster. The effect lasts three minutes. (1.25x as fast)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| Level 2
| 3
| 2
| Helps Eggs hatch faster. The effect lasts three minutes. (1.5x as fast)
|- style="background:#fff;"
| style="{{roundybl}}" | Level 3
| 4
| 3
| style="{{roundybr}}" | Helps Eggs hatch much faster. The effect lasts three minutes. (2x as fast)
|}<br clear="all">


==Shout Outs==
==Shout Outs==
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==Battle Spot==
==Battle Spot==
The Battle Spot is a feature that allows players to use the same functions that the [[Global Battle Union#Random Matchup|Global Battle Union's Random Matchup]] provides in the [[Generation V]] games. It allows players to compete in both Free Battles and in Rating Battles, the latter determining your ranking as a player, just as the Global Battle Union does.
{{split|{{redlink|Battle Spot}}}}
The Battle Spot is a feature that allows players to use the same functions that the [[Global Battle Union#Random Matchup|Global Battle Union's Random Matchup]] provides in the [[Generation V]] games. It allows players to compete in both Free Battles and in Rating Battles, the latter determining the player's ranking, just as the Global Battle Union does.
 
It is possible to choose which battle music will play during the battle as long as the song has been heard before. However, in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, [[Wally]]'s theme can't be played and due to being version exclusives, {{p|Ho-Oh}}'s theme is only unlockable in Omega Ruby, while {{p|Lugia}}'s is only unlockable in Alpha Sapphire.
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==Holo Caster==
==Holo Caster==
{{main|Holo Caster}}
{{main|Holo Caster}}
The Holo Caster is a Generation VI extension of the [[Xtransceiver]] that consists on contact via {{wp|holography|holograms}}. Unlike its predecessor, not only can it contact [[NPC]]s, but it can broadcast news as well:
The Holo Caster is a Generation VI incarnation of the [[Xtransceiver]], which consists of a {{wp|holography|holographic}} projection instead of a physical screen display. [[NPC]]s will occasionally use this to contact the player during the course of the game.
News such as StreetPass Hits and upcoming competitions and events are displayed in news bulletin like fashion, and can be updated through either Streetpass or via an internet connection using SpotPass.
Unlike its predecessor, the Holo Caster can also be used to broadcast special in-game and real world news announcements directly to the player. This includes updating the player on any recent StreetPass hits, upcoming events and competitions. It will periodically update automatically via StreetPass, or if the player chooses, may also be manually updated using an Internet connection and SpotPass as well.


==Game Sync==
==Game Sync==
{{main|Game Sync}}
The player can synchronize the save file of the game card to the Pokémon Global Link site, provided the player has created an account. Doing so sends any items obtained from the [[PokéMileage Club]] to the game card and sends any photos, [[Poké Mile]]s, and Medals to the Global Link.


{{main|Pokémon Global Link}}
==See also==
The player can synchronize the save file of the game card to the Pokémon Global Link site, provided the player has created an account. Doing so sends any items obtained from the [[Pokémon_Global_Link#PokéMileage_Club|PokéMileage Club]] to the game card and sends any photos, [[Poké Mile]]s, and Medals to the Global Link.
*[[Trainer PR Video]]


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-gb/whats_new/pss/ The Player Search System on Pokemonxy.com]
*[http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-gb/whats_new/pss/ The Player Search System on Pokemonxy.com]
*[http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokemon Global Link]
*[http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokemon Global Link]
*[http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/adventure-tools/the-pokenav-plus/the-playnav The PlayNav on Pokemonrubysapphire.com]


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Revision as of 13:57, 24 January 2017

PSS redirects here. For the system that allows Pokémon to be stored in boxes, see Pokémon Storage System.
The PSS screen
First PSS menu
Second PSS menu

The Player Search System (Japanese: プレイヤーサーチシステム Player Search System), or PSS (Japanese: PSS PSS) for short, is a feature that first appears in Pokémon X and Y and is the Generation VI version of the C-Gear. It has many different functions, including the GTS, Wonder Trade, O-Powers, and more. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the PSS is accessible via the PlayNav app of the PokéNav Plus.

The main window of the PSS divides other players into three categories: Friends, Acquaintances, and Passersby, each of which can have a maximum of 100 players. A Passerby will automatically become an Acquaintance if a Battle or Trade (including Wonder Trades) is made with him/her. After trading or battling with an Acquaintance, a prompt to add them to the Friends group will appear.

Players in the Friends group are registered as friends in the 3DS's friend list, and vice versa. In Pokémon X or Y, when a player is registered as a Friend, their Safari can be accessed (even if they do not have a copy of one of the games). In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, a Friend Code is located at the top of the Friend's profile.

Acquaintances may be removed by tapping the player's icon and then tapping the button in the lower-left corner of the screen; dropped Acquaintances will become Passersby. Friends may only be removed by removing the player from the 3DS's friend list.

Global Trade Station

Main article: Global Trade System

In Generation VI, the Global Trade Station can now be accessed in many more places compared to only Pokémon Centers in Generation V or the Global Terminal/Global Trade Station building in Generation IV. Unlike in previous generations, the player can now ask for Pokémon that have not yet been registered in the player's Pokédex.

Wonder Trade

Main article: Wonder Trade

Wonder Trade allows players to trade Pokémon for another one without knowing what he or she is going to get. Eggs cannot be traded in Wonder Trade, nor can Pokémon with a Classic or Premier Ribbon (usually present on event Pokémon).

O-Powers

Main article: O-Power

O-Powers are temporary bonus effects that are used from the Player Search System. They are very similar to Pass Powers.

Shout Outs

Shout Outs are messages sent to everyone connected to the player's game, whether they are the player's friends or someone who happened to be connected to the internet at the same time as the player. These messages are displayed before a Wonder Trade as the players message.

Battle Spot

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The Battle Spot is a feature that allows players to use the same functions that the Global Battle Union's Random Matchup provides in the Generation V games. It allows players to compete in both Free Battles and in Rating Battles, the latter determining the player's ranking, just as the Global Battle Union does.

It is possible to choose which battle music will play during the battle as long as the song has been heard before. However, in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Wally's theme can't be played and due to being version exclusives, Ho-Oh's theme is only unlockable in Omega Ruby, while Lugia's is only unlockable in Alpha Sapphire.

Holo Caster

Main article: Holo Caster

The Holo Caster is a Generation VI incarnation of the Xtransceiver, which consists of a holographic projection instead of a physical screen display. NPCs will occasionally use this to contact the player during the course of the game. Unlike its predecessor, the Holo Caster can also be used to broadcast special in-game and real world news announcements directly to the player. This includes updating the player on any recent StreetPass hits, upcoming events and competitions. It will periodically update automatically via StreetPass, or if the player chooses, may also be manually updated using an Internet connection and SpotPass as well.

Game Sync

Main article: Game Sync

The player can synchronize the save file of the game card to the Pokémon Global Link site, provided the player has created an account. Doing so sends any items obtained from the PokéMileage Club to the game card and sends any photos, Poké Miles, and Medals to the Global Link.

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