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The '''Red Chain''' (Japanese: '''あかいくさり''' ''Red Chain'') is an [[List of dummied out items|unobtainable]] [[key item]] in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, created from crystals drawn from the [[Sinnoh]]'s [[lake guardians]]. It is used by [[Cyrus]] to take control over the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} so as not to reduce their power by capturing them in a [[Poké Ball]], with the ultimate goal being to destroy the universe and make a new one without spirit.
The '''Red Chain''' (Japanese: '''あかいくさり''' ''Red Chain'') is an item in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, created from crystals drawn from the [[Sinnoh]]'s [[lake guardians]]. It is used by [[Cyrus]] to take control over the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} so as not to reduce their power by capturing them in a [[Poké Ball]], with the ultimate goal being to destroy the universe and make a new one without spirit.


==In the games==
==In the games==
[[Image:Bag Red Chain Sprite.png|frame|right]]
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[[File:Redchainformation.png|thumb|left|The Red Chain is created using {{p|Mesprit}}, {{p|Uxie}}, and {{p|Azelf}}]]
[[File:Bag Red Chain Sprite.png|frame]]
[[File:Red Chain formation.png|thumb|left|[[Saturn]] revealing to the {{player}} how [[Cyrus]] plans to use the Red Chain to control {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}]]
The Red Chain is mentioned throughout the [[Team Galactic HQ|Team Galactic Headquarters]] in [[Veilstone City]], during the player's infiltration late in the game. [[Mars]], [[Jupiter]], and [[Saturn]] succeed in capturing {{p|Mesprit}}, {{p|Uxie}}, and {{p|Azelf}}, respectively, bringing them to the Headquarters, where [[Charon]] extracts the gems from their bodies to create the Red Chain.
The Red Chain is mentioned throughout the [[Team Galactic HQ|Team Galactic Headquarters]] in [[Veilstone City]], during the player's infiltration late in the game. [[Mars]], [[Jupiter]], and [[Saturn]] succeed in capturing {{p|Mesprit}}, {{p|Uxie}}, and {{p|Azelf}}, respectively, bringing them to the Headquarters, where [[Charon]] extracts the gems from their bodies to create the Red Chain.


Cyrus duplicates the chain through technological means (it is not explained how, just that it was done), and, despite being defeated by the {{player}}, travels with Mars, Jupiter, and a plethora of {{tc|Galactic Grunt|Grunts}} to [[Spear Pillar]] at the top of [[Mt. Coronet]]. In {{v2|Platinum}}, blasting away a priceless, ancient painting that depicts the creation of Sinnoh to get there was required.
Cyrus duplicates the chain through technological means (it is not explained how, just that it was done), and, despite being defeated by the {{player}}, travels with Mars, Jupiter, and a plethora of {{tc|Galactic Grunt|Grunts}} to the [[Spear Pillar]] at the top of [[Mt. Coronet]]. In {{v2|Platinum}}, blasting away a priceless, ancient painting that depicts the creation of Sinnoh to get there was required.


Mars and Jupiter manage to hold both the player and his or her {{ga|Barry|rival}} back just long enough for Cyrus to summon both Dialga and Palkia, bringing them under his control. Though the lake guardians attempt to interfere, the power of the two legendary {{t|Dragon}}s is far too much, and nothing can be done. {{p|Giratina}}, enraged, and feeling the oncoming destruction of the [[Pokémon world]] from [[Distortion World|its own world]], creates a portal between the two in front of Cyrus, breaking his hold over Dialga and Palkia, and draws him into the Distortion World to prevent further destruction of the dual universes. All is still not well, however, and although Cyrus has been stopped and the Red Chains destroyed, the very fabric of spacetime is in danger due to Giratina's portal between the two worlds, leaving it up to the player to find and defeat Cyrus one last time and close the portal between the worlds to prevent their mutual annihilation.
Mars and Jupiter manage to hold both the player and his or her {{ga|Barry|rival}} back just long enough for Cyrus to summon both Dialga and Palkia, bringing them under his control. Though the lake guardians attempt to interfere, the power of the two Legendary dragons is far too much, and nothing can be done. {{p|Giratina}}, enraged, and feeling the oncoming destruction of the [[Pokémon world]] from [[Distortion World|its own world]], creates a portal between the two in front of Cyrus, breaking his hold over Dialga and Palkia, and draws him into the Distortion World to prevent further destruction of the dual universes. All is still not well, however, and although Cyrus has been stopped and the Red Chains destroyed, the very fabric of spacetime is in danger due to Giratina's portal between the two worlds, leaving it up to the player to find and defeat Cyrus one last time and close the portal between the worlds to prevent their mutual annihilation.


===Bag description===
===Flavor text===
While the Chain cannot be obtained through normal gameplay, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|beta data]] exists which can be accessed through [[cheating|hacking]]. An in-bag description can be found, and reads as follows:
While the Red Chain cannot be obtained through normal gameplay, [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|data]] for it as an [[List of unobtainable items|unobtainable]] [[Key Item]] exists which can be accessed through [[cheating]], including an item description.
:<ab>''A mythical chain that is said to link the legendary Pokémon that created the Sinnoh region.
 
It is said that the Red Chain summons Dialga and Palkia when it is put together.''
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|A mythical chain that is said to link the legendary Pokémon that created the Sinnoh region.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|A mythical chain that is said to link the Legendary Pokémon that created the Sinnoh region.}}
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===From Cyrus's PC entries===
===From Cyrus's PC entries===
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Red chain anime.png|thumb|right|251px|The Red Chain wrapping itself around {{p|Palkia}}]]
[[File:Red Chain anime.png|thumb|251px|The Red Chain wrapping itself around {{p|Palkia}}]]
Like in the games, the ultimate goal of [[Cyrus]] and [[Team Galactic]] is to capture {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} with the Red Chain. In ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', ''[[DP151|The Needs of Three!]]'', and ''[[DP152|Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', Cyrus finally succeeds in doing so, and as it wraps itself around their bodies, the chain transforms itself into a red-colored version of the ring that surrounds {{p|Arceus}}'s own body.
Like in the games, the ultimate goal of [[Cyrus]] and [[Team Galactic]] is to capture {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} with the Red Chain. In ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', ''[[DP151|The Needs of Three!]]'', and ''[[DP152|Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', Cyrus finally succeeds in doing so, and as it wraps itself around their bodies, the chain transforms itself into a red-colored version of the ring that surrounds {{p|Arceus}}'s own body.


Unlike the games, in the anime Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf were not needed to create the Red Chain.
Unlike the games, [[Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf]] were not needed to create the Red Chain. Instead, it was created from the {{DL|Veilstone City|meteorites}} Team Galactic stole from [[Veilstone City]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Red Chain Adventures.png|150px|thumb|The Red Chain in the Pokémon Adventures manga]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Like in the games, the Red Chain was created by using Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit. Cyrus was able to only make one chain, however, since {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}} were able to free the three Pokémon before another one could be created. Thus he had to use an artificial duplicated, less powerful, copy of the chain that had been finished. The chains were used to summon Dialga and Palkia on Spear Pillar and to force them to fight in order to create the world anew. However, the {{DL|Gym Leader|Sinnoh League|Gym Leaders}} who were partaking in the battle were able to break the duplicate chain, resulting in Cyrus having only one chain. Because of this he was unable to control both Pokémon simultaneously. This enabled the three main characters to thwart his plan and release Dialga and Palkia.
===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
Like in the games, the Red Chain was created by using Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit. Cyrus used the chain to awaken and control Dialga so that he could return the world to its starting point and create a new universe. However, in the midst of the ensuing battle, the Lake guardians suddenly appeared and used their psychic powers to give Dialga strength to destroy the chain, ending Cyrus's plan. The three Pokémon were drawn in by [[Hareta]]'s desire to free Dialga's heart.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The Red Chain's appearance as a dummied-out key item intended to summon Dialga and Palkia indicates that at one time it may have had the same purpose as similar items in [[Generation II]] and [[Generation III]]: the {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Rainbow Wing}}, {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Silver Wing}}, {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|Red Orb}} and {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|Blue Orb}} all have a role in summoning the {{pkmn2|legendary}} pair of [[version mascot]]s of [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]]'s games respectively. Whatever the case, it serves no purpose if it is hacked into the bag in the final games.
* The Red Chain's appearance as a dummied-out Key Item intended to summon Dialga and Palkia indicates that at one time it may have had the same purpose as similar items in [[Generation II]] and [[Generation III]]: the [[Silver and Rainbow Wings|Rainbow Wing, Silver Wing]], [[Colored orbs|Red Orb, and Blue Orb]] all have a role in summoning the {{pkmn2|Legendary}} pair of [[game mascot]]s of [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]]'s games respectively. Whatever the case, it serves no purpose if it is hacked into the bag in the final games.


==In other languages==
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Revision as of 06:15, 28 September 2016

The Red Chain (Japanese: あかいくさり Red Chain) is an item in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, created from crystals drawn from the Sinnoh's lake guardians. It is used by Cyrus to take control over the Legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia so as not to reduce their power by capturing them in a Poké Ball, with the ultimate goal being to destroy the universe and make a new one without spirit.

In the games

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Bag Red Chain Sprite.png
Saturn revealing to the player how Cyrus plans to use the Red Chain to control Dialga and Palkia

The Red Chain is mentioned throughout the Team Galactic Headquarters in Veilstone City, during the player's infiltration late in the game. Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn succeed in capturing Mesprit, Uxie, and Azelf, respectively, bringing them to the Headquarters, where Charon extracts the gems from their bodies to create the Red Chain.

Cyrus duplicates the chain through technological means (it is not explained how, just that it was done), and, despite being defeated by the player, travels with Mars, Jupiter, and a plethora of Grunts to the Spear Pillar at the top of Mt. Coronet. In Platinum, blasting away a priceless, ancient painting that depicts the creation of Sinnoh to get there was required.

Mars and Jupiter manage to hold both the player and his or her rival back just long enough for Cyrus to summon both Dialga and Palkia, bringing them under his control. Though the lake guardians attempt to interfere, the power of the two Legendary dragons is far too much, and nothing can be done. Giratina, enraged, and feeling the oncoming destruction of the Pokémon world from its own world, creates a portal between the two in front of Cyrus, breaking his hold over Dialga and Palkia, and draws him into the Distortion World to prevent further destruction of the dual universes. All is still not well, however, and although Cyrus has been stopped and the Red Chains destroyed, the very fabric of spacetime is in danger due to Giratina's portal between the two worlds, leaving it up to the player to find and defeat Cyrus one last time and close the portal between the worlds to prevent their mutual annihilation.

Flavor text

While the Red Chain cannot be obtained through normal gameplay, data for it as an unobtainable Key Item exists which can be accessed through cheating, including an item description.

Games Description
DPPtHGSS
BWB2W2
A mythical chain that is said to link the legendary Pokémon that created the Sinnoh region.
XYORAS A mythical chain that is said to link the Legendary Pokémon that created the Sinnoh region.


From Cyrus's PC entries

In Platinum, Cyrus's computer details information on the Red Chain:

The Pokémon of the lakes and Mt. Coronet are somehow connected. Capturing the Pokémon of the lakes will free the Pokémon of Mt. Coronet. From the Pokémon of the lakes, crystals can be extracted to create a Red Chain.
Using that Red Chain, the mythical Pokémon can be summoned and shackled to do as we command...

In the anime

The Red Chain wrapping itself around Palkia

Like in the games, the ultimate goal of Cyrus and Team Galactic is to capture Dialga and Palkia with the Red Chain. In Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!, The Needs of Three!, and Battle Finale of Legend!, Cyrus finally succeeds in doing so, and as it wraps itself around their bodies, the chain transforms itself into a red-colored version of the ring that surrounds Arceus's own body.

Unlike the games, Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf were not needed to create the Red Chain. Instead, it was created from the meteorites Team Galactic stole from Veilstone City.

In the manga

The Red Chain in the Pokémon Adventures manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Like in the games, the Red Chain was created by using Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit. Cyrus was able to only make one chain, however, since Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum were able to free the three Pokémon before another one could be created. Thus he had to use an artificial duplicated, less powerful, copy of the chain that had been finished. The chains were used to summon Dialga and Palkia on Spear Pillar and to force them to fight in order to create the world anew. However, the Gym Leaders who were partaking in the battle were able to break the duplicate chain, resulting in Cyrus having only one chain. Because of this he was unable to control both Pokémon simultaneously. This enabled the three main characters to thwart his plan and release Dialga and Palkia.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Like in the games, the Red Chain was created by using Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit. Cyrus used the chain to awaken and control Dialga so that he could return the world to its starting point and create a new universe. However, in the midst of the ensuing battle, the Lake guardians suddenly appeared and used their psychic powers to give Dialga strength to destroy the chain, ending Cyrus's plan. The three Pokémon were drawn in by Hareta's desire to free Dialga's heart.

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Finland Flag.png Finnish Punaketju
France Flag.png French Chaîne Rouge
Germany Flag.png German Rote Kette
Italy Flag.png Italian Rossocatena
South Korea Flag.png Korean 빨강쇠사슬 Ppalgang Soesaseul
Spain Flag.png Spanish Cadena Roja


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