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A '''currency''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|通貨|つうか}}''' ''currency'') is a particular kind of money that can be used to pay for goods and services. Money is typically either held physically in the form of {{wp|coin}}s or {{wp|banknote}}s, or digitally in the form of a balance. The primary currency featured in the [[Pokémon world]] is the [[Pokémon Dollar|Pokémon Dollar (<span class="PDollar">$</span>) and the yen (円)]], which has been featured in some form in the [[core series]] games, the {{pkmn|anime}}, and in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. The [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]] feature a variety of different currencies, with some having a {{cat|premium currency}} that can be purchased with real money.
 
==In the core series games==
[[File:PokémonDollar VIII.png|thumb|150px|The Pokémon Dollar symbol]]
===Pokémon Dollars===
{{main|Pokémon Dollar}}
Pokémon Dollars ({{PDollar}}) are the primary currency used in the Pokémon world of the core series games. In the original Japanese versions, it is instead known as the {{wp|Japanese yen|yen}} (円), except in the [[Orre]] region, where Pokémon Dollars are also used in the Japanese versions. It is primarily obtained as [[prize money]] from winning [[Pokémon battle]]s against another [[Pokémon Trainer]] and used to buy [[item]]s from [[Poké Mart]]s.
 
===Exchangeable items and valuable items===
:''Main articles: [[Exchangeable item]] and [[valuable item]]''
Exchangeable items are items that serve no practical purpose aside from being traded for another item or some sort of service. Valuable items are items that serve no practical purpose aside from being sold; most exchangeable items are also valuable items.
 
===Other currencies===
The following currencies have also appeared in the core series games. For the most part, they cannot be exchanged for Pokémon Dollars directly, but can be used to obtain items that in turn could be sold for Pokémon Dollars in a one-way exchange.
* '''{{OBP|Coin|Game Corner}}s''' are utilized to play the various games of the [[Game Corner]]s throughout the Pokémon world as well as to obtain and collect the various Game Corner prizes available. Coins can be bought at the price of {{PDollar}}20 per Coin.
* '''[[Volcanic ash]]''' can be exchanged for [[flute]]s and furniture in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{v2|Emerald}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}}.
* '''[[Poké Coupon]]s''' (pt/pts.) are used as currency in [[Mt. Battle]] and [[Pokétopia]] in {{g|Colosseum}}, {{XD}}, and {{pkmn|Battle Revolution}}. Due to both of these locations being battle facilities, they are analogous to Battle Points.
* '''[[Berry Powder]]''' can be made from {{Berries}} in [[Berry Crush]] and exchanged for [[vitamin]]s and [[herbal medicine]] in {{game2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Emerald}}.
* '''[[Battle Point]]s''' (BP) (introduced in {{game|Emerald}}) are used as currency in numerous [[Battle facility|battle facilities]], such as the [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle]] [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Frontiers]] of [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]], as well as the [[Battle Subway]], [[Pokémon World Tournament]], the [[Battle Maison]], the former two both being in [[Unova]], and the latter being in both [[Kalos]] and [[Hoenn]], the [[Battle Tree]] and the [[Mantine Surf]] in [[Alola]], and the {{gal|Battle Tower}} in [[Galar]].
* '''[[Sphere]]s''' are used to trade with vendors in the [[Underground]] and [[Grand Underground]] in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}}.
* '''Castle Points''' (CP) are used to get power-ups and items at the [[Battle Castle]] in {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation IV|the Sinnoh and Johto Battle Frontiers}}.
* '''[[Watt]]s''' (W) are used as a currency in the [[Pokéwalker]] and in {{g|Sword and Shield}}. In the Pokéwalker, they are needed to use the [[Poké Radar]] and [[Dowsing Machine]], as well as to unlock new {{cat|Pokéwalker Routes}}. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, they are used to pay for certain things in the [[Wild Area]] and the [[Isle of Armor]].
* '''Athlete Points''' (P) can be used to get various items at the [[Pokéathlon Dome]] in [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]].
* '''{{DL|Pokémon Dream World|Dream Points}}''' were used as a form of currency in the {{pkmn|Dream World}}. They could be earned by performing certain actions and could be used to unlock additional areas and rows in the Garden.
* '''{{Berries}}''' were used as a form of currency in the Dream World. They could be used to by [[Décor]].
* '''[[Poké Mile]]s''' (PM) can be exchanged for various items in {{pkmn|X and Y|Pokémon X, Y}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}} from a specific NPC at [[Lumiose City]] and [[Mauville City]]. They can also be used at the [[PokéMileage Club]] on the [[Pokémon Global Link]] to buy various items or to play attractions.
* '''Festival Coins''' (FC) can be used at the [[Festival Plaza]] in {{game4|SMUSUM}}. They can be used at the facilities to access various services, or to buy fashion items or facilities from visitors in Festival Plaza.
* '''[[Poké Bean]]s''' are a currency in [[Poké Pelago]] in {{game4|SMUSUM}}. They can be used to feed Pokémon and develop Poké Pelago.
* '''{{DL|Pokémon HOME|Points|Pokémon HOME Points}}''' (P) are a currency in {{g|HOME}}. They can be exchanged for other currencies in the core series games for the [[Nintendo Switch]].
* '''[[Merit Point]]s''' (MP) are a currency in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} that can be obtained by finding [[Lost Satchel]]s and exchanged for items.
* '''[[League Point]]s''' (LP) are a secondary currency required to craft TMs using the [[TM Machine]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. At most vendors, they can also be used in place of Pokémon Dollars at a 1:1 exchange rate.
* '''[[Blueberry Point]]s''' (BP) are a special currency used at the [[Blueberry Academy]] in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
 
==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Pikachu and Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS===
In the {{wp|pedometer}}s [[Pokémon Pikachu]] and [[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]], [[watt]]s (W) are used in order to collect and unlock gifts for Pikachu. In Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS, they can also be sent to {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} to receive an item.
 
===Hey You, Pikachu!===
In [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], Pika Points are used as currency. Its symbol is an outline of {{p|Pikachu}}'s head with a letter "P" in the middle. They are obtained at the end of each day, and can be used at {{p|Abra}}'s shop to buy items.
 
===Pokémon Channel===
In [[Pokémon Channel]], Poké is used as currency. Its symbol is {{p|Pikachu}}'s head with a letter "P" in the middle. It is obtained by answering questions correctly on Quiz Wobbuffet and Eggzamination: Hatch Up!, and used to purchase items and bus passes from Shop 'N Squirtle.
 
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
The {{OBP|Pokémon world|Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon world}} uses [[Poké]] as its main form of currency. In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]], [[Gold Bar]]s were introduced as a form of currency solely used at [[Glorious Gold]] in exchange for Poké or valuable items.
 
===PokéPark series===
In [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] and [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]], [[Berry#PokéPark series|Berries]] are used as a form of currency.
 
===Pokémon Trading Card Game Online===
{{main|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online#Currency|Pokémon Trading Card Game Online → Currency}}
In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]], the three currencies were [[File:Trainer Token.png|20px]] [[Trainer Token]]s, Event Tickets, and Tournament Keys. Event Tickets were a premium currency that could be purchased with real money.
 
===Pokémon Conquest===
In [[Pokémon Conquest]], [[File:Conquest gold.png]] gold is used as the currency to pay for items, [[ponigiri]], and various other services.
 
===Pokémon Shuffle===
{{main|Currency (Shuffle)}}
In [[Pokémon Shuffle]], the three currencies are [[File:Heart Shuffle.png|20px]] {{DL|Currency (Shuffle)|Hearts}}, [[File:Coin Shuffle.png|20px]] {{DL|Currency (Shuffle)|Coins}}, and [[File:Jewel Shuffle.png|20px]] {{DL|Currency (Shuffle)|Jewels}}. Jewels are a premium currency that can be purchased with real money.
 
===Pokémon Rumble series===
In [[Pokémon Rumble World]] and [[Pokémon Rumble Rush]], the two currencies are Ⓟ in Rumble World and [[File:Coin Rumble Rush.png|15px]] (Coins) in Rumble Rush, and [[Poké Diamond]]s. Poké Diamonds are a premium currency that can be purchased with real money.
 
===Pokémon Picross===
In [[Pokémon Picross]], the two currencies are {{DL|Pokémon Picross|Energy}} and [[File:Picrite Picross 3DS.png]] {{DL|Pokémon Picross|Picrites}}. Picrites are a premium currency that could be purchased with real money.
 
===Pokémon Duel===
In [[Pokémon Duel]], the two currencies are [[File:Pokemon Duel Coin.png|15px]] Coins and [[File:Pokemon Duel Gem.png|15px]] {{OBP|Gem|Duel}}s. Gems are a premium currency that could be purchased with real money.
 
===Pokémon GO===
In [[Pokémon GO]], the four currencies are {{PCoin}} [[PokéCoin]]s, {{Stardust}} {{GO|Stardust}}, {{candy}} {{GO|Candy}}, and {{Mega Energy}} [[Mega Energy|Mega Energy/Primal Energy]]. PokéCoins are a premium currency that can be purchased with real money.
 
===Pokémon: Magikarp Jump===
{{main|Pokémon: Magikarp Jump#Currencies|Pokémon: Magikarp Jump → Currencies}}
In [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]], the three currencies are [[File:Magikarp Jump Coin.png|20px]] Coins, [[File:Magikarp Jump Diamond.png|20px]] Diamonds, and [[File:Magikarp Jump Exchange Ticket.png|20px]] Exchange Tickets. Diamonds and Exchange Tickets are premium currencies that can be purchased with real money.
 
===Pokkén Tournament DX===
In [[Pokkén Tournament|Pokkén Tournament DX]], Poké Gold (PG) is used as the currency to acquire new items in My Town.
 
===Pokémon UNITE===
{{main|Pokémon UNITE#Currencies|Pokémon UNITE → Currencies}}
In [[Pokémon UNITE]], the three currencies are [[File:UNITE Aeos coin.png|20px]] Aeos coins, [[File:UNITE Aeos ticket.png|20px]] Aeos tickets, and [[File:UNITE Aeos gem.png|20px]] Aeos gems. Aeos gems are a premium currency that can be purchased with real money.
 
===Pokémon Quest===
In [[Pokémon Quest]], PM Tickets are used to purchase decorations, box expansions, and downloadable content.
 
===Pokémon Masters EX===
In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], the three currencies are [[File:Masters Coin.png|30px]] {{DL|Pokémon Masters EX|Coins}}, [[File:Masters Gem.png|30px]] {{Mas|Gem}}s, and [[File:Masters Battle Point.png|30px]] {{Mas|Battle Point}}s. Gems are a premium currency that can be purchased with real money.
 
===Pokémon Trading Card Game Live===
{{main|Pokémon Trading Card Game Live#Shopping|Pokémon Trading Card Game Live → Shopping}}
In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Live]], the three currencies are Coins, Crystals, and Credits.
 
===Pokémon Sleep===
In [[Pokémon Sleep]], the four currencies are [[File:Sleep Bulbasaur Candy.png|30px]] {{Sleep|Candy}}, [[File:Sleep point Sleep.png|30px]] Sleep points, [[File:Sleep Diamond.png|30px]] Diamonds, and [[File:Sleep Dream Shard.png|30px]] Dream Shards. Diamonds are a premium currency that can be purchased with real money.
 
==In the anime==
{{main|Pokémon Dollar|Pokémon Dollar → In the anime}}
The {{wp|Japanese yen}} was featured in early episodes of the anime. It was generally localized as the {{wp|United States dollar}} in the English dub.
 
==In the manga==
{{main|Pokémon Dollar|Pokémon Dollar → In the manga}}
The {{wp|Japanese yen}} has appeared in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] and [[Pokémon Adventures]]. In Pokémon Adventures, it was generally localized as either the [[Pokémon Dollar]] or the {{wp|United States dollar}}.
 
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Revision as of 13:10, 11 March 2024

Coins and banknotes in The Ghost of Maiden's Peak

A currency (Japanese: 通貨(つうか) currency) is a particular kind of money that can be used to pay for goods and services. Money is typically either held physically in the form of coins or banknotes, or digitally in the form of a balance. The primary currency featured in the Pokémon world is the Pokémon Dollar ($) and the yen (円), which has been featured in some form in the core series games, the anime, and in Pokémon Adventures. The spin-off games feature a variety of different currencies, with some having a premium currency that can be purchased with real money.

In the core series games

The Pokémon Dollar symbol

Pokémon Dollars

Main article: Pokémon Dollar

Pokémon Dollars ($) are the primary currency used in the Pokémon world of the core series games. In the original Japanese versions, it is instead known as the yen (円), except in the Orre region, where Pokémon Dollars are also used in the Japanese versions. It is primarily obtained as prize money from winning Pokémon battles against another Pokémon Trainer and used to buy items from Poké Marts.

Exchangeable items and valuable items

Main articles: Exchangeable item and valuable item

Exchangeable items are items that serve no practical purpose aside from being traded for another item or some sort of service. Valuable items are items that serve no practical purpose aside from being sold; most exchangeable items are also valuable items.

Other currencies

The following currencies have also appeared in the core series games. For the most part, they cannot be exchanged for Pokémon Dollars directly, but can be used to obtain items that in turn could be sold for Pokémon Dollars in a one-way exchange.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Pikachu and Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS

In the pedometers Pokémon Pikachu and Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS, watts (W) are used in order to collect and unlock gifts for Pikachu. In Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS, they can also be sent to Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal to receive an item.

Hey You, Pikachu!

In Hey You, Pikachu!, Pika Points are used as currency. Its symbol is an outline of Pikachu's head with a letter "P" in the middle. They are obtained at the end of each day, and can be used at Abra's shop to buy items.

Pokémon Channel

In Pokémon Channel, Poké is used as currency. Its symbol is Pikachu's head with a letter "P" in the middle. It is obtained by answering questions correctly on Quiz Wobbuffet and Eggzamination: Hatch Up!, and used to purchase items and bus passes from Shop 'N Squirtle.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

The Pokémon Mystery Dungeon world uses Poké as its main form of currency. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, Gold Bars were introduced as a form of currency solely used at Glorious Gold in exchange for Poké or valuable items.

PokéPark series

In PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, Berries are used as a form of currency.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Main article: Pokémon Trading Card Game Online → Currency

In the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online, the three currencies were Trainer Token.png Trainer Tokens, Event Tickets, and Tournament Keys. Event Tickets were a premium currency that could be purchased with real money.

Pokémon Conquest

In Pokémon Conquest, Conquest gold.png gold is used as the currency to pay for items, ponigiri, and various other services.

Pokémon Shuffle

Main article: Currency (Shuffle)

In Pokémon Shuffle, the three currencies are Heart Shuffle.png Hearts, Coin Shuffle.png Coins, and Jewel Shuffle.png Jewels. Jewels are a premium currency that can be purchased with real money.

Pokémon Rumble series

In Pokémon Rumble World and Pokémon Rumble Rush, the two currencies are Ⓟ in Rumble World and Coin Rumble Rush.png (Coins) in Rumble Rush, and Poké Diamonds. Poké Diamonds are a premium currency that can be purchased with real money.

Pokémon Picross

In Pokémon Picross, the two currencies are Energy and Picrite Picross 3DS.png Picrites. Picrites are a premium currency that could be purchased with real money.

Pokémon Duel

In Pokémon Duel, the two currencies are Pokemon Duel Coin.png Coins and Pokemon Duel Gem.png Gems. Gems are a premium currency that could be purchased with real money.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, the four currencies are PokéCoin.png PokéCoins, GO Stardust icon.png Stardust, Candy Candy, and Mega Energy Mega Energy/Primal Energy. PokéCoins are a premium currency that can be purchased with real money.

Pokémon: Magikarp Jump

Main article: Pokémon: Magikarp Jump → Currencies

In Pokémon: Magikarp Jump, the three currencies are Magikarp Jump Coin.png Coins, Magikarp Jump Diamond.png Diamonds, and Magikarp Jump Exchange Ticket.png Exchange Tickets. Diamonds and Exchange Tickets are premium currencies that can be purchased with real money.

Pokkén Tournament DX

In Pokkén Tournament DX, Poké Gold (PG) is used as the currency to acquire new items in My Town.

Pokémon UNITE

Main article: Pokémon UNITE → Currencies

In Pokémon UNITE, the three currencies are UNITE Aeos coin.png Aeos coins, UNITE Aeos ticket.png Aeos tickets, and UNITE Aeos gem.png Aeos gems. Aeos gems are a premium currency that can be purchased with real money.

Pokémon Quest

In Pokémon Quest, PM Tickets are used to purchase decorations, box expansions, and downloadable content.

Pokémon Masters EX

In Pokémon Masters EX, the three currencies are Masters Coin.png Coins, Masters Gem.png Gems, and Masters Battle Point.png Battle Points. Gems are a premium currency that can be purchased with real money.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live

Main article: Pokémon Trading Card Game Live → Shopping

In the Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, the three currencies are Coins, Crystals, and Credits.

Pokémon Sleep

In Pokémon Sleep, the four currencies are Sleep Bulbasaur Candy.png Candy, Sleep point Sleep.png Sleep points, Sleep Diamond.png Diamonds, and Sleep Dream Shard.png Dream Shards. Diamonds are a premium currency that can be purchased with real money.

In the anime

Main article: Pokémon Dollar → In the anime

The Japanese yen was featured in early episodes of the anime. It was generally localized as the United States dollar in the English dub.

In the manga

Main article: Pokémon Dollar → In the manga

The Japanese yen has appeared in The Electric Tale of Pikachu and Pokémon Adventures. In Pokémon Adventures, it was generally localized as either the Pokémon Dollar or the United States dollar.

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