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Red received his Pokédex from Professor Oak after an incident in which all the Pokémon from his [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Laboratory]] were released. One of the Pokémon that escaped was a [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] that was refusing to be caught and hid inside the [[Viridian Gym]]. When Red went inside the Gym, a {{p|Machoke}} attacked. Red managed to use the few sunlight coming from a window to order Bulbasaur's {{m|SolarBeam}} and defeat the foe. Professor Oak watched what happened and, amazed by his battling skills, gave him the Bulbasaur and a Pokédex. During the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen|fifth story arc}}, Red, along with Green and Blue, got upgraded Pokédexes. His old Pokédex was the only one not destroyed, and was given to Yellow. His first Pokémon was a Poliwag nicknamed [[Poli]], but his Starter Pokémon was a Bulbasaur nicknamed [[Saur]].

Blue Oak is the grandson of Professor Oak and was the first to receive a Pokédex. His Pokédex was first seen in [[Viridian Forest]], where Blue was seen using it to gather data on the Pokémon he was catching. During a battle against a {{p|Kangaskhan}}, he pulled his Pokédex and noticed that Red was also given one by his grandfather. Much to his disdain, as he knew someone also received a Pokédex, but not a Trainer like Red. In the ''FireRed & LeafGreen'' chapter, his Pokédex got destroyed along with Green's, but was later replaced by an upgraded Pokédex. His first Pokémon was a [[Blue's Scizor|Scyther]], but his Starter Pokémon was a [[Blue's Charizard|Charmander]].

The first time Green went in Professor Oak's Laboratory was when she stole his [[Blasty|Squirtle]]. Later, at the Pokémon League semi-finals, Green had a battle against Dr. O, who used a team of bird Pokémon, knowing the ornithophobia she acquired after being kidnapped by {{p|Ho-Oh|a bird Pokémon}} at the age of five. After being defeated by him, his true identity was revealed to be Professor Oak himself, who already knew of her coming from the beginning and had let she steal his Pokémon since it was already intended to be hers. Then, he handed over her own Pokédex. During the fifth chapter, she, Red, and Blue received upgraded Pokédexes. However, her old one was destroyed along with Blue's. Her first Pokémon was a Jigglypuff nicknamed [[Jiggly]], but her Starter Pokémon was a Squirtle nicknamed [[Blasty]].

Yellow showed up in Professor Oak's Lab after a hurt [[Pika]] to find out Red's whereabouts. The Professor refused to let Yellow go with Pika and attacked with his {{p|Spearow}}, to what {{adv|Yellow|Dody}} countered in a way that neither Pokémon was hurt in the end. Impressed by the connection with Pokémon and their instinct in trusting Yellow, the Professor decided that should also trust and gave Red's Pokédex for Yellow to deliver to him. By the end of the fifth chapter, Red, Blue and Green had received upgraded Pokédexes. Since Blue's and Green's were destroyed by {{adv|Deoxys}}, Red's Pokédex was the only one still working; Red gave this Pokédex to Yellow while she was unconscious. Her first Pokémon was a Rattata nicknamed [[Ratty]], but her Starter Pokémon was a Pikachu nicknamed [[Chuchu]].

When Professor Oak told how the Pokédex can be used in battle, Gold asked for one. The Professor said that Pokédexes are meant for research purposes, and the ones he trusted the device were responsible young people who were willing to help others with their strengths, unlike Gold that only cares about his goal and would reduce it to a tool in battle. After much insistence, the Professor asked how Gold sees his Pokémon, to what the boy replied that they are his "partners". For the good answer, the Pokédex was given to him. During the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver|ninth chapter}}, Gold received an upgraded Pokédex. His first Pokémon was an Aipom nicknamed [[Aibo]], but his starter Pokémon was a Cyndaquil nicknamed [[Exbo]].

Silver's Pokédex was first seen during his battle against Gold and then used against {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. Later in the story, Professor Oak explained that it was stolen from his 2nd Research Center in [[Cherrygrove City]], the same way that Silver stole the [[Silver's Feraligatr|Totodile]] from [[Professor Elm]]'s Lab in [[New Bark Town]]. He guessed that Silver was the thief after hearing from Green about the time she and he were under the [[Masked Man]]'s control. During the ''HeartGold & SoulSilver'' chapter, Silver received an upgraded Pokédex. His first Pokémon was a [[Silver's Weavile|Sneasel]], but his starter Pokémon was a [[Silver's Feraligatr|Totodile]].

While Professor Oak was looking for a reliable Trainer to collect Pokémon data for him, he got information from {{adv|Bill}} that there was a catcher who would do it for something in return. When the Professor went to [[Earl Dervish]]'s [[Pokémon academy]] for the meeting, a bunch of {{p|Slugma}} attacked a little girl. To protect her, a girl named Crystal used her Pokémon and [[Poké Ball#Level Ball|special Poké Balls]] to catch them all. Amazed by her catching skills, he gave her a Pokédex and, in return, repaired the old academy. During the ninth chapter, Crystal received an upgraded Pokédex. Her first Pokémon was a Smoochum nicknamed Chumee, but her starter Pokémon was a Chikorita nicknamed [[Megaree]].

Ruby accidentally kept the Pokédex that [[Professor Birch]] had for his fieldwork to help him defeat the two {{p|Mightyena}} that were attacking him. When Ruby was going to retrieve the Professor's bag, his [[Running Shoes]] activated and he fell from a cliff, being saved and taken to a cave by Sapphire. Ruby left her with a letter, telling her to return her father's goods, but forgot the Pokédex in his pocket. In [[Oldale Town]], when he was attacked by a {{p|Dustox}}, the Pokédex ressonated and once again helped Ruby to defeat the Pokémon. He decided to keep it, so that he could escape in time from the new Pokémon he would meet. His first Pokémon was a Ralts nicknamed Ruru, but his starter Pokémon was a Mudkip nicknamed [[Zuzu]].

Sapphire Birch is Professor Birch's daughter. While she was doing fieldwork, Sapphire saw Ruby falling down from a cliff and got him by swinging on hanging vines. She took him to her [[secret base]], where they started a scuffle over their different views on Pokémon. In the middle of their battle, a {{p|Seviper}} appeared and attacked them. In order to defeat it, she used a Pokédex to get data about the Pokémon. She explained to Ruby that she was keeping it to help her father in his researches. When her quest on challenging all [[Gym]]s in [[Hoenn]] started, Sapphire took the Pokédex with her. Her first Pokémon was an Aron nicknamed [[Rono]], but her starter Pokémon was a Torchic nicknamed [[Toro]].

Emerald was recommended by the [[Trick Master]] to live in Earl Dervish's Pokémon academy, to overcome the bullying he suffered, which made him reluctant to interact with other children and with Pokémon. When Emerald arrived at the academy, he was impressed by Crystal's dedication for others, working hard to fulfill the Pokédex for Professor Oak to get repairs in the building and new clothes for the homeless children in return. He then decided to ask for a Pokédex so that he could also help others. In the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], Emerald called the Professor with a message saying that he wanted a Pokédex so that he could live together with Pokémon. Yet, Professor Oak registered Emerald as the owner of the Pokédex but didn't give it to him, saying that he lied about wanting to be with Pokémon, since Earl declared that he avoids any contact with them. Only when Emerald found his own path in relating with Pokémon, the Professor accepted to give him the Pokédex. He then had to head to Hoenn, where his Pokédex was with Professor Birch. His starter Pokémon was a [[Emerald's Sceptile|Sceptile]].