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==In the core series games==
==In the core series games==
===Price===
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head‎|Treasures}}
{{ItemPrice/head|Treasures}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}|N/A|{{pdollar}}2,500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}|N/A|{{pdollar}}2,500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|N/A|{{PDollar}}5,000}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|{{pdollar}}20,000|{{PDollar}}5,000}}
|}
|}
|}
|}


===Effect===
===Effect===
Can be traded to [[Mr. Hyper]]{{sup/7}}, a {{tc|League Staff}} attendant{{sup/8|SwSh}} or a {{tc|Veteran}}{{sup/8|BDSP}} to maximize one of a Pokémon's {{IV}}s in [[Hyper Training]].
Can be traded to [[Mr. Hyper]]{{sup/7}}, a {{tc|League Staff}} attendant{{sup/8|SwSh}}, a {{tc|Veteran}}{{sup/8|BDSP}} or a man with an [[Abomasnow]]{{sup/9}} to maximize one of a Pokémon's {{IV}}s in [[Hyper Training]].


===Description===
===Description===
{{movedesc|Treasures}}
{{movedesc|Treasures}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSP}}|A beautiful bottle cap that gives off a silver gleam. Some people are happy to receive one.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|A beautiful bottle cap that gives off a silver gleam. Some people are happy to receive one.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A lovely silver bottle cap. Certain people are delighted to be given one of these.}}
|}
|}
|}
|}


===Acquisition===
===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head‎|Treasures}}
{{ItemAvailability/head|Treasures}}
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| [[Poni Gauntlet]]{{sup/7|SM}}<br>[[Hau'oli City]] (held by {{DL|List of in-game event Pokémon (Sun and Moon)|QR Code Magearna}})
| [[Paniola Town]]{{sup/7|USUM}}<br>[[Poni Gauntlet]]{{sup/7|SM}}<br>[[Hau'oli City]] (held by {{DL|List of in-game event Pokémon (Sun and Moon)|QR Code Magearna}})
| [[Festival Plaza]] ([[Festival Plaza#Lottery shops|Lottery shop]]: Treasure Hunt second prize, {{DL|Festival Plaza|Haunted houses}}, Castle: trade for 30 [[Shard]]s of one color)<br>[[Fishing]] in [[Poni Island]] ([[Seafolk Village]], [[Poni Wilds]]{{sup/7|SM}}, [[Poni Breaker Coast]], [[Poni Gauntlet]], [[Poni Meadow]])<br>[[Battle Tree]] (30 consecutive victories)
| [[Festival Plaza]] ([[Festival Plaza#Lottery shops|Lottery shop]]: Treasure Hunt second prize, {{DL|Festival Plaza|Haunted houses}}, Castle: trade for 30 [[Shard]]s of one color)<br>[[Fishing]] in [[Poni Island]] ([[Seafolk Village]], [[Poni Wilds]]{{sup/7|SM}}, [[Poni Breaker Coast]], [[Poni Gauntlet]], [[Poni Meadow]])<br>[[Battle Tree]] (30 consecutive victories)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
| {{gameabbrev7|PE}}
|  
|  
| [[Vermilion City]] (from [[Mina]] after defeating her; daily)<br>[[Celadon Game Corner|Rocket Game Corner]]
| [[Vermilion City]] (from [[Mina]] after defeating her; daily)<br>Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Celadon Game Corner|Rocket Game Corner]])
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
|
|
| {{gal|Battle Tower}} (25 [[Battle Point|BP]])<br>[[Bridge Field]] ({{DL|Bridge Field|Digging Duo}})<br>[[Max Raid Battle]]s<br>{{a|Pickup}}
| [[Bridge Field]] ([[Digging Duo]])<br>{{gal|Battle Tower}} (25 [[Battle Point|BP]])<br>[[Max Raid Battle]]s (3★, 4★, 5★)<br>{{a|Pickup}} ([[Level|Lv.]] 71-100)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}'''{{color2|{{stamina color}}|The Isle of Armor|IoA}}'''
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|IA}}
|
|
| [[Cram-o-matic]] (All types: 142-150 points)
| Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Potbottom Desert]])<br>[[Cram-o-matic]] (All types: 142-150 points)
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}'''{{color2|{{jump color dark}}|The Crown Tundra|CT}}'''
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|CT}}
| [[Freezington]]
| [[Freezington]], [[Ballimere Lake]]
| [[Watt Trader]]'s "Today's Highlight" (7,980 W)
| [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynite Ore]] trader)<br>[[Snowslide Slope]] [[Watt Trader]] (Highlight Item, 8,000 {{Watt}})<br>Hidden [[recurring item]] ([[Giant's Bed]], [[Crown Shrine]], [[Giant's Foot]], [[Lakeside Cave]])
|-
|-
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
|  
|  
| {{si|Battle Park}} (25 [[Battle Point|BP]])<br>{{a|Pickup}} ([[Level|Lv]]. 71+) (1% chance)
| {{si|Battle Park}} (25 [[Battle Point|BP]])<br>{{a|Pickup}} ([[Level|Lv.]] 71-100)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| [[Mesagoza]], [[West Paldean Sea]], [[North Province (Area Two)]]
| [[Delibird Presents]] (after earning 6 [[Badge|Gym Badges]]), [[Porto Marinada Market|Porto Marinada auction]]<br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s (5★, 6★, 7★), [[Academy Ace Tournament]]<br>{{a|Pickup}} ([[Level|Lv.]] 71-100)
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|TM}}
| Reward for registering 100 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex]]
|
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{gameabbrev9|ID}}
| [[Torchlit Labyrinth]]
| [[Item Printer]]
|}
|}
|}
|}


==In the spin-off games==
====Distribution====
===Pokémon Masters EX===
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{treasures color light}}; border: 5px solid #{{treasures color}}"
In one of his possible [[Pokémon Center]] interactions in [[Pokémon Masters EX]], [[James]] expresses his disappointment in Trainers using their Bottle Caps to [[Hyper Training|Hyper Train]] their Pokémon instead of collecting them. This is a reference to James's habit of collecting bottle caps in the anime.
|-
|
{| border=1 style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{treasures color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Games
! style="background:#FFF" | Event
! style="background:#FFF" | Language/Region
! style="background:#FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Distribution period
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev7|SM}}
| {{DL|List of other event distributions (Generation VII)|Jump Festa 2017 Bottle Cap}}
| Japan
| December 17 to 18, 2016
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of other event distributions (Generation VII)|Sun & Moon TCG Bottle Cap}}
| All
| February 13 to May 13, 2017
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| {{DL|List of other event distributions (Generation VIII)|Galar Newcomers & 2020 International Challenge February Bottle Cap}}
| All
| January 9 to February 27, 2020<br>February 6 to March 30, 2020
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of other event distributions (Generation VIII)|Cramorant Max Raid Battle items}}
| All
| February 10 to 28, 2021
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| {{DL|List of other event distributions (Generation IX)|Summer training support sets}}
| Japan
| July 22 to September 30, 2023
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{DL|List of other event distributions (Generation IX)|The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero guide book's Nurturing Support Set}}
| All
| March 15, 2024 to unknown
|}
|}


==In the anime==
==Gallery==
[[James]] is shown to be an avid collector of Bottle Caps, which are shown in several episodes. Their prominence in the anime may have been the inspiration for their later inclusion in the games.
===Artwork===
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{treasures color dark}}; background: #{{treasures color}}; font-size: 80%"
In [[EP073|Bad To The Bone]], they appear among James's personal items.
|-
 
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{treasures color dark}}; background: #{{treasures color light}}" width=96px; height=96px"| [[File:Bag Bottle Cap SV Sprite.png|100px]]
In [[EP096|Meowth Rules!]], silver and [[Gold Bottle Cap|Gold Bottle Caps]] are seen in James's collection, and [[Jessie]] and James later throw them onto the battlefield to trick the villagers into thinking that {{MTR|Meowth}} is using [[Pay Day]].
|-
 
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}
In [[EP123|Spinarak Attack]], {{TRT}} disguise themselves as imitations of the famous theif [[The Black Arachnid]], who was known to have a Meowth that used Pay Day, but they use Gold Bottle Caps to imitate the move instead.
|}
 
In [[EP181|A Ghost of a Chance]] and [[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]], Team Rocket finds several Bottle Caps using an [[Dowsing Machine|Itemfinder]].
 
In [[EP184|All That Glitters!]], several of James's Bottle Caps are stolen by {{p|Murkrow}}.
 
In [[EP205|The Kecleon Caper]], James attempts to perform a magic trick with a bottle cap, but Jessie is unimpressed.
 
In [[EP208|Fight for the Light!]], Team Rocket attempts to enter the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|II}} by passing off James Bottle Caps as Gym Badges.
 
In [[EP267|Love, Pokémon Style]], Team Rocket opens a small concession stand at the [[Silver Conference]], selling painted bottle caps as souvenirs.
 
In [[HS12|Training Daze]], James finds a bottle cap from his training days that makes the trio reminisce about about being Team Rocket trainees.
 
In [[AG075|Whiscash and Ash]], Team Rocket uses James's Bottle Caps as fishing lures.
 
In [[AG167|What I Did for Love!]], Jessie uses James's Bottle Caps to make fake [[Ribbons]].
 
In [[AG183|Aipom and Circumstance!]], James offers Jessie a bottle cap to wear as a crown.
 
In [[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]], James visits his family's summer cottage, and finds a box holding his first Bottle Cap collection.
 
In [[DP008|Gymbaliar!]], Team Rocket start up a fake Gym, and give out Bottle Caps as Badges.
 
In [[DP043|Malice In Wonderland!]], James finds several rare Bottle Caps in an illusion created by {{p|Mismagius}}.
 
In [[PK20|Got Meltan?]], {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} finds a bottle cap while looking for his lost ball.
 
In [[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]],  James cries after one of his prized Bottle Caps gets swept up by the city’s automatic street sweepers.
 
In [[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]], James finds a rare bottle cap underwater which is prized by a group of wild {{p|Tentacruel}}.
 
In [[BW028|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]], {{AP|Oshawott}} finds a Bottle Cap when he is searching for his lost Scalchop.
 
In [[XY085|Mending a Broken Spirit!]], James recalls a childhood memory of when his mother threw away his precious Bottle Cap collection.
 
In [[SM111|Show Me the Metal!]] and [[SM112|Got Meltan?]], a group of {{p|Meltan}} eat James's Bottle Cap collection, and he tries to get revenge.
 
In [[JN106|Radio Lulled the Mischievous Stars!]], James creates badges made of Bottle Caps as memorabilia for their new radio show.


==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
In one of his possible [[Pokémon Center]] interactions in [[Pokémon Masters EX]], {{mas|James}} expresses his disappointment in Trainers using their Bottle Caps to [[Hyper Training|Hyper Train]] their Pokémon instead of collecting them. This is a [[List of cross-canon references|reference]] to [[James]]'s habit of collecting bottle caps in the {{pkmn|anime}}.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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[[es:Chapa plateada]]
[[es:Chapa plateada]]
[[fr:Capsule d'Argent]]
[[fr:Capsule d'Argent]]
[[it:Tappo]]
[[it:Tappo d'argento]]
[[ja:ぎんのおうかん]]
[[ja:ぎんのおうかん]]
[[zh:银色王冠（道具）]]
[[zh:银色王冠（道具）]]

Revision as of 23:35, 10 May 2024

Bottle Cap
ぎんのおうかん
Silver Bottle Cap
Bag Bottle Cap Sprite.png
Bottle Cap
Pokémon Global Link artwork
Introduced in Generation VII
Pocket
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Generation VIII Bag Treasures pocket icon.png Treasures
Generation IX Bag Other Items pocket icon.png Other Items
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The Bottle Cap (Japanese: ぎんのおうかん Silver Bottle Cap) is a type of exchangeable item introduced in Generation VII. The Gold Bottle Cap is a more valuable version of it.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSP		 N/A $2,500
SV $20,000 $5,000

Effect

Can be traded to Mr. HyperSMUSUMPE, a League Staff attendantSwSh, a VeteranBDSP or a man with an AbomasnowSV to maximize one of a Pokémon's IVs in Hyper Training.

Description

Games Description
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA 		A beautiful bottle cap that gives off a silver gleam. Some people are happy to receive one.
SV A lovely silver bottle cap. Certain people are delighted to be given one of these.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
SMUSUM Paniola TownUSUM
Poni GauntletSM
Hau'oli City (held by QR Code Magearna) 		Festival Plaza (Lottery shop: Treasure Hunt second prize, Haunted houses, Castle: trade for 30 Shards of one color)
Fishing in Poni Island (Seafolk Village, Poni WildsSM, Poni Breaker Coast, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow)
Battle Tree (30 consecutive victories)
PE Vermilion City (from Mina after defeating her; daily)
Hidden recurring item (Rocket Game Corner)
SwSh Bridge Field (Digging Duo)
Battle Tower (25 BP)
Max Raid Battles (3★, 4★, 5★)
Pickup (Lv. 71-100)
SwShIA Hidden recurring item (Potbottom Desert)
Cram-o-matic (All types: 142-150 points)
SwShCT Freezington, Ballimere Lake Max Lair (Dynite Ore trader)
Snowslide Slope Watt Trader (Highlight Item, 8,000 W)
Hidden recurring item (Giant's Bed, Crown Shrine, Giant's Foot, Lakeside Cave)
BDSP Battle Park (25 BP)
Pickup (Lv. 71-100)
SV Mesagoza, West Paldean Sea, North Province (Area Two) Delibird Presents (after earning 6 Gym Badges), Porto Marinada auction
Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★, 7★), Academy Ace Tournament
Pickup (Lv. 71-100)
SVTM Reward for registering 100 Pokémon in the Kitakami Pokédex
SVID Torchlit Labyrinth Item Printer

Distribution

Games Event Language/Region Distribution period
SM Jump Festa 2017 Bottle Cap Japan December 17 to 18, 2016
Sun & Moon TCG Bottle Cap All February 13 to May 13, 2017
SwSh Galar Newcomers & 2020 International Challenge February Bottle Cap All January 9 to February 27, 2020
February 6 to March 30, 2020
Cramorant Max Raid Battle items All February 10 to 28, 2021
SV Summer training support sets Japan July 22 to September 30, 2023
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero guide book's Nurturing Support Set All March 15, 2024 to unknown

Gallery

Artwork

Bag Bottle Cap SV Sprite.png
Artwork from
Scarlet and Violet

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

In one of his possible Pokémon Center interactions in Pokémon Masters EX, James expresses his disappointment in Trainers using their Bottle Caps to Hyper Train their Pokémon instead of collecting them. This is a reference to James's habit of collecting bottle caps in the anime.

Trivia

  • The Japanese name of おうかん ōkan can mean "crown" or "bottle cap". The Korean and Chinese translations retain the "crown" meaning despite having different words for "bottle cap".

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 銀色王冠 Ngàhnsīk Wòhnggūn
Mandarin 銀色王冠 / 银色王冠 Yínsè Wángguān
France Flag.png French Capsule d'Argent
Germany Flag.png German Silberkronkorken
Italy Flag.png Italian Tappo d'argento
South Korea Flag.png Korean 은왕관 Eun Wanggwan
Russia Flag.png Russian Крышка от бутылки Krishka ot Butylki'
Spain Flag.png Spanish Chapa Plateada


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