Coin Case

A Coin Case (Japanese: コインケース Coin Case) is a key item used in each of the Game Corners scattered around the Pokémon world. A Coin Case appeared in every main series Pokémon game until Generation V and has not appeared since.

Use

A Coin Case with 150 coins in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

The purpose of the Coin Case is to hold Coins, which are the currency of the Game Corners. If a player does not have a Coin Case, then he or she is not allowed to participate in the gambling-type games like slot machines, Voltorb Flip and roulette, as Coins must be inserted into the game machines before play can begin.

The Coin Case can hold up to 9,999 coins in Generations I, II, and III, and up to 50,000 coins in Generation IV. If the limit is reached, no further winnings can be put in the Coin Case—they will simply be discarded—and no further coins can be purchased.

There are three ways to determine how many Coins are in a Coin Case. The first is to play a game at the Game Corner; by default, the total amount of Coins held will appear on the screen. Secondly, a player may inquire to buy Coins at the Game Corner counter: as with money, the amount will be shown in the corner of the screen. Finally, the player may use the Bag menu to examine the Coin Case. This will show the contents of the Case.

As a key item, the Coin Case cannot be sold.

Flavor text

Games Description Required for playing slot machines. Up to 9,999 coins may be carried. Holds up to 9,999 game coins. RSE A case that holds up to 9,999 Coins. FRLG A case for holding Coins obtained at the Game Corner. It holds up to 9,999 Coins. A case for holding Coins obtained at the Game Corner. It holds up to 50,000 Coins. * A case for holding coins obtained at the Game Corner. It holds up to 50,000 coins.

Locations

• Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, and LeafGreen
  • The Coin Case can be obtained from a man sitting at a table in the café in Celadon City.

• Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver
  • The Coin Case will be given to the player by Mr. Game.
  • In Gold, Silver, Crystal, and the Japanese versions of HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Coin Case can be found underground in Goldenrod City.

• Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
  • The Coin Case can be obtained from a woman in a house located to the left of the Poké Mart in Mauville City. She will exchange it for a Harbor Mail.

• Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
  • The Coin Case can be obtained from a clown in a house in Veilstone City.

Glitches

Main article: Coin Case glitches

In other languages

Language Title European French Boite Jetons German Münzkorb Italian Salvadanaio Korean 동전케이스 Dongjeon Case European Spanish Monedero

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