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The '''Variety Channel''' is a radio channel introduced in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. It mixes the [[Buena's Password]] channel with a couple more new features. Aside from the aforementioned program are a documentary and radio play; the three programs rotate on an hourly basis throughout the day.
'''Buena's Password''' (Japanese: '''アオイのあいことば''' ''{{tt|Aoi|Buena}}'s Password'') is a quiz show held in the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Radio Tower]] that was first introduced in {{game|Crystal}}.


==Programs==
The channel is broadcast in its own station in [[Generation II]], while in [[Generation IV]] it is part of the repertoire of the [[Variety Channel]].
===Pokémon Search Party===
Pokémon Search Party is a radio documentary covering the events a data crew encounter while exploring [[cave]]s and ruins.  More episodes become available as the player advances through the game.


===Serial Radio Drama===
==How to play==
The Serial Radio Drama program features four different radio plays of varying genres.
* An anime-style drama titled "The Young Pokéathlete [[Maximo]]", eight episodes total
* A suspense drama titled "Johto Case Notes," five episodes total
* A soap opera set around Johto and on the [[S.S. Aqua]] titled "Waves of Love," five episodes total
* A road film-style drama titled "Delinquent Road," four episodes total


===Buena's Password===
In order to play the quiz show, the player must listen to the [[Pokégear]] radio from 6 PM to midnight (in [[Generation IV]], at 2 AM, 5 AM, 8 AM, 11 AM, 2 PM, 5 PM, 8 PM, and 11 PM). A secret password will be announced over the air, along with an invitation for listeners to come to the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] in [[Goldenrod City]]. The player is to go to the second floor and talk to [[Buena]], the show's host. She will give the player three options; if the correct one is picked, one point is added to the player's Blue Card. Only one point can be earned per day. In [[Generation II]] these points can be spent on prizes in the Radio Tower. In [[Generation IV]] prizes are given out the moment the player has the right amount of points. Changing the DS time to a different day will not allow another point to be earned.
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Buena's Password is a radio show where Buena tells the player a password, and the player will be able to go to [[Goldenrod City]] [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Radio Tower]] where they player get can earn points and prizes for getting the password right.


In [[HeartGold]] and [[SoulSilver]], players receive gifts based on the points on their [[Blue Card]] as opposed to choosing what to purchase with these points, as was the case in [[Gold]] and [[Silver]]. Points went down in the earlier games after buying items - something which the [[Generation IV]] remakes did not have.
Also, players cannot have more than 30p on the Blue Card, so in [[Generation II]] some points must be spent before earning more. In [[Generation IV]] the player will be issued a new Blue Card once the 30p limit is hit.
 
===Gen II's Item Costs===


==Prizes==
===Generation II prizes===
Points must be spent to buy each prize.
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===Gen IV's Item Costs===
===Generation IV prizes===
 
Prizes are awarded when the player obtains a certain number of points.
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==Schedule==
===Buena's phone number===
The three programs run on the same schedule daily.
With 30p, Buena can be spoken to receive her phone number added to the [[Pokégear]] (points will not be spent).
 
 
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| colspan="7"  style="background: #f88;" | Pokémon Search Party
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| colspan="7"  style="background: #f88;" | Pokémon Search Party
|- align="center"
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| colspan="7"  style="background: #ad8;" | Serial Radio Drama
|- align="center"
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| colspan="7"  style="background: #f88;" | Pokémon Search Party
|- align="center"
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| colspan="7"  style="background: #ad8;" | Serial Radio Drama
|- align="center"
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| colspan="7"  style="background: #9bf;" | Buena's Password
|- align="center"
! 9A
| colspan="7"  style="background: #f88;" | Pokémon Search Party
|- align="center"
! 10A
| colspan="7"  style="background: #ad8;" | Serial Radio Drama
|- align="center"
! 11A
| colspan="7"  style="background: #9bf;" | Buena's Password
|- align="center"
! 12P
| colspan="7"  style="background: #f88;" | Pokémon Search Party
|- align="center"
! 1P
| colspan="7"  style="background: #ad8;" | Serial Radio Drama
|- align="center"
! 2P
| colspan="7"  style="background: #9bf;" | Buena's Password
|- align="center"
! 3P
| colspan="7"  style="background: #f88;" | Pokémon Search Party
|- align="center"
! 4P
| colspan="7"  style="background: #ad8;" | Serial Radio Drama
|- align="center"
! 5P
| colspan="7"  style="background: #9bf;" | Buena's Password
|- align="center"
! 6P
| colspan="7"  style="background: #f88;" | Pokémon Search Party
|- align="center"
! 7P
| colspan="7"  style="background: #ad8;" | Serial Radio Drama
|- align="center"
! 8P
| colspan="7"  style="background: #9bf;" | Buena's Password
|- align="center"
! 9P
| colspan="7"  style="background: #f88;" | Pokémon Search Party
|- align="center"
! 10P
| colspan="7"  style="background: #ad8;" | Serial Radio Drama
|- align="center"
! 11P
| colspan="7"  style="background: #9bf;" | Buena's Password
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== Trivia ==
 
* "Serial Radio Drama" may have originally been intended to be called the "Radio Miniseries", as is evident from the radio located in [[Mahogany Town]].
 


==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
In the [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]] manga, Buena's Password is featured briefly in the chapter ''[[GB15|Escape From The Mystery Forest!]]''. It comes on Gold's [[Pokégear]] radio as he is flipping channels while lost in the forest.


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Revision as of 13:26, 4 June 2012

Buena's Password (Japanese: アオイのあいことば Aoi's Password) is a quiz show held in the Radio Tower that was first introduced in Pokémon Crystal.

The channel is broadcast in its own station in Generation II, while in Generation IV it is part of the repertoire of the Variety Channel.

How to play

In order to play the quiz show, the player must listen to the Pokégear radio from 6 PM to midnight (in Generation IV, at 2 AM, 5 AM, 8 AM, 11 AM, 2 PM, 5 PM, 8 PM, and 11 PM). A secret password will be announced over the air, along with an invitation for listeners to come to the Goldenrod Radio Tower in Goldenrod City. The player is to go to the second floor and talk to Buena, the show's host. She will give the player three options; if the correct one is picked, one point is added to the player's Blue Card. Only one point can be earned per day. In Generation II these points can be spent on prizes in the Radio Tower. In Generation IV prizes are given out the moment the player has the right amount of points. Changing the DS time to a different day will not allow another point to be earned.

Also, players cannot have more than 30p on the Blue Card, so in Generation II some points must be spent before earning more. In Generation IV the player will be issued a new Blue Card once the 30p limit is hit.

Prizes

Generation II prizes

Points must be spent to buy each prize.

Item Points
Ultra Ball 2p
Full Restore 2p
Nugget 3p
Rare Candy 3p
Protein 5p
Iron 5p
Carbos 5p
Calcium 5p
HP Up 5p

Generation IV prizes

Prizes are awarded when the player obtains a certain number of points.

Item Points
Poké Ball 1p
Full Restore 3p
Protein 5p
Iron 10p
Carbos 15p
Nugget 20p
Rare Candy 25p
HP Up 30p

Buena's phone number

With 30p, Buena can be spoken to receive her phone number added to the Pokégear (points will not be spent).

In the manga

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga, Buena's Password is featured briefly in the chapter Escape From The Mystery Forest!. It comes on Gold's Pokégear radio as he is flipping channels while lost in the forest.