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[[Image:OT ID.png|thumb|This {{p|Charmander}}'s trainer's ID number is '''57760'''.]]
[[File:OT ID.png|thumb|This {{p|Torchic}}'s Trainer's ID number is '''03317'''.]]
A [[Pokémon trainer]]'s '''ID number''' is a five-digit number that is assigned to a trainer when they begin their Pokémon journey. It is used, in conjunction with the [[Original trainer|trainer's name]], to identify whether or not the Pokémon is an [[outsider Pokémon]] by the [[games]].
A [[Pokémon Trainer]]'s '''ID number''' (Japanese: '''{{j|IDNo.}}''') is a number that is assigned to a Trainer when they begin their Pokémon journey. It is used, in conjunction with the [[Original Trainer|Trainer's name]] and gender, to identify whether the Pokémon is an [[outsider Pokémon]] by the {{pkmn|games}}.
 
Prior to [[Generation VII]], it is a five-digit number ranging from 0 to {{wp|65535 (number)|65535}}. In Generation VII, it is a six-digit number.


==Special ID numbers==
==Special ID numbers==
Sometimes, there are special ID numbers assigned to Pokémon if they come from a non-standard Pokémon game or are received as a prize. Examples are below.
{{main|List of notable ID numbers}}
*02000 - Used for Pokémon won through completion of the [[Gym Leader Castle]] in [[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Pokémon Stadium]], as well as several won in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]].
Sometimes, there are special ID numbers assigned to Pokémon if they come from a non-standard Pokémon game or are received as a prize. Also, for Pokémon not yet hatched from their {{pkmn|Egg}}s, the ID ????? is used. It will turn into the ID number of the Trainer who hatches the Pokémon. It is also used for [[Purification|unpurified]] [[Shadow Pokémon]]. Once purified, the ID number will change to that of the Trainer who [[Snagging|snagged]] it.
*????? - Used for Pokémon not yet hatched from their [[Pokémon egg|egg]]s. It will turn into the ID number of the trainer who hatches the Pokémon. It is also used for [[Purification|unpurified]] [[Shadow Pokémon]]. Once purified, the ID number will change to that of the trainer who [[Snagging|snagged]] it.
*30317 - Used for the {{shiny2}} [[Zigzagoon (Pokémon)|Zigzagoon]] given away with the [[Berry glitch|berry program update]] obtained through retail [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] Demo koisks in 2004. The OT (either '''RUBY''' or '''SAPHIRE''') refer to the game which the Zigzagoon was uploaded into.
*20043 - Used for {{p|Jirachi}} obtained from the [[Pokémon Colosseum]] Bonus Disc. The number refers to the year (2004) and the month (March, the 3rd Month) that Pokémon Colosseum was released in the United States. These Jirachi also have an Original Trainer named '''WISHMKR''', referring to the title of the [[Jirachi: Wish Maker|sixth movie]].
*02005 - Used for {{p|Metang}} distributed at Pokémon Rocks America 2005 for trying out the test demo of [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. The number refers to the year it was given out, '''2005'''.
*00010 - Used for Pokémon obtained at the Journey Across America Event that celebrated the tenth anniversary of Pokémon. It is also used by the give-away {{p|Deoxys}} at the Houston Space Center on March 10 through 19 of 2006. These Deoxys also have an OT named '''SPACE C'''.
*06930 - Used for {{p|Mew}} obtained at a [[wp:Toys "R" Us|Toys "R" Us]] event in September, 2006 throughout the United States. The number refers to the year (20'''06'''), the month (0'''9'''), and the day the event took place ('''30'''). These Mew also have an OT named '''MYSTRY''', referring to the title of the [[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew|eighth movie]].
*20078 - Used for the Mew obtained at a Toys "R" Us event in August 2007 throughout the United Kingdom.  The OT, '''Aura''', also references the eighth movie.
*00273 - Used for Pokémon obtained at New York City's [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center]] (now Nintendo World). These Pokémon were obtainable through a special machine on the Center's second floor. Players could insert their FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald cartridges into one of four GBA slots on the machine and receive a random Pokémon. Since there were several slots, each OT may be different; one example of an OT for one of these Pokémon is '''PCNYd''' - "Pokémon Center New York" and perhaps "slot d"; however, this has yet to be proven. It is also possible that the trainer IDs, then, were also different for each slot and its Pokémon.
*07147 - Used for the {{p|Darkrai}} given away during the release of [[The Rise of Darkrai|Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai]]. The ID number refers to the date of the event - July 14, 2007. The OT is named as '''えいがかん''' ''Eigakan''.
*09297 - Used for the {{p|Manaphy}} given away at Toys "R" Us on September 29, 2007. The ID number refers to the date of the event. These Manaphy also have an OT of '''TRU''' - the initials for Toys "R" Us.
*11077 - Used for the Manaphy given away at JB Hi-Fi in Australia. The ID number refers to the date of the event. These Manaphy also have an OT of '''JBHF''' - the initials for JB Hi-Fi.
*06257 - Used for the {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Electivire}} and {{p|Magmortar}} unlocked from Pokémon Battle Revolution. The OT is name '''PKTOPIA'''. The ID number refers to the date Pokémon Battle Revolution was released (6/25/07).(European Codes)
*05318 - Used for the Darkrai given away at Toys "R" Us on May 31, 2008 and June 1, 2008. The ID number refers to the date of the event. These Darkrai also have an OT of '''ALAMOS''' - The the name of the town in which ''[[The Rise of Darkrai]]'' takes place
*01000 - Used for the {{p|Phione}} and {{p|Mew}} available through [[My Pokémon Ranch]]. They have an OT of ユカリ([[Hayley]]).
*06218 - Used for the Deoxys given away at GameStop between June 20-22, 2008 and June 27-29, 2008. The ID number refers to the date of the event. These Deoxys also have an OT of '''Gamestp'''


==Secret ID==
==Secret ID==
In the games, there is a second, secret ID number, different than the visible one. This number exists purely to make sure that even if two Trainers share the ''exact same'' name and the ''exact same'' Trainer ID number, the game will still recognize their Pokémon as coming from different trainers. Usually, this number cannot be viewed, however, certain [[Cheating|cheats]] can be used to view it, many using [[Pokésav]] and [[Action Replay]]. It also comes into play along with the normal ID number and the [[personality value]] in determining a if a Pokémon's {{shiny2}}. If two different trainers have the same [[Original trainer|trainer name]], identical ID numbers and identical hidden ID numbers, they will be able to change the nickname of each other's Pokémon if traded.
From [[Generation III]] onward, there is a second, secret ID number, different from the visible one. This number exists purely to make sure that even if two Trainers share the exact same name and gender and the exact same Trainer ID number, the game will still recognize their Pokémon as coming from different Trainers. Usually, this number cannot be viewed; however, certain [[Cheating|cheating devices]] can be used to view it, and there are also calculators to determine it. It also comes into play along with the normal ID number and the [[personality value]] in determining if a Pokémon is {{Shiny}}. If two different Trainers have the same [[Original Trainer|Trainer name]], identical ID numbers and identical hidden ID numbers (a 1 in 4,294,967,296 chance if the names do not differ), the game will recognize the two Trainers as the same, so the Pokémon are not considered to be [[outsider Pokémon]].
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==Pokémon Lottery Corner==
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Once per week in [[Generation II]] and once per day in Generations {{gen|III}}, {{gen|IV}}, and {{gen|VI}}, the player may take part in the Pokémon Lottery Corner. This involves the generation of a random 5 digit number, which is compared with the player's Pokémon's [[original Trainer]]'s ID numbers. Depending on the game and the nature of the match-up of digits, the player can receive a prize. This feature was not included in the [[Generation V]] games, but returned in the {{pkmn|X and Y}} games as the Loto-ID in [[Lumiose City]].
 
==In other languages==
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Revision as of 08:02, 25 October 2016

This Torchic's Trainer's ID number is 03317.

A Pokémon Trainer's ID number (Japanese: IDNo.) is a number that is assigned to a Trainer when they begin their Pokémon journey. It is used, in conjunction with the Trainer's name and gender, to identify whether the Pokémon is an outsider Pokémon by the games.

Prior to Generation VII, it is a five-digit number ranging from 0 to 65535. In Generation VII, it is a six-digit number.

Special ID numbers

Main article: List of notable ID numbers

Sometimes, there are special ID numbers assigned to Pokémon if they come from a non-standard Pokémon game or are received as a prize. Also, for Pokémon not yet hatched from their Eggs, the ID ????? is used. It will turn into the ID number of the Trainer who hatches the Pokémon. It is also used for unpurified Shadow Pokémon. Once purified, the ID number will change to that of the Trainer who snagged it.

Secret ID

From Generation III onward, there is a second, secret ID number, different from the visible one. This number exists purely to make sure that even if two Trainers share the exact same name and gender and the exact same Trainer ID number, the game will still recognize their Pokémon as coming from different Trainers. Usually, this number cannot be viewed; however, certain cheating devices can be used to view it, and there are also calculators to determine it. It also comes into play along with the normal ID number and the personality value in determining if a Pokémon is Shiny. If two different Trainers have the same Trainer name, identical ID numbers and identical hidden ID numbers (a 1 in 4,294,967,296 chance if the names do not differ), the game will recognize the two Trainers as the same, so the Pokémon are not considered to be outsider Pokémon.

Pokémon Lottery Corner

Main article: Pokémon Lottery Corner

Once per week in Generation II and once per day in Generations III, IV, and VI, the player may take part in the Pokémon Lottery Corner. This involves the generation of a random 5 digit number, which is compared with the player's Pokémon's original Trainer's ID numbers. Depending on the game and the nature of the match-up of digits, the player can receive a prize. This feature was not included in the Generation V games, but returned in the X and Y games as the Loto-ID in Lumiose City.

In other languages

Language Title
France Flag.png French ID
Germany Flag.png German ID-Nummer
Italy Flag.png Italian ID
South Korea Flag.png Korean IDNo.
Spain Flag.png Spanish N.º ID


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