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[[File:Pokédex Pt.png|thumb|200px|{{v2|Platinum}}'s National Pokédex mode]]
[[File:Pokédex Pt.png|thumb|200px|{{v2|Platinum}}'s National Pokédex mode]]
[[File:Pokédex GSC 2.png|thumb|Each new generation begins its numbering from the end of the last generation. {{p|Cyndaquil}}, at #155, is the fourth Pokémon introduced in Generation II.]]
[[File:Pokédex GSC 2.png|thumb|Each new generation begins its numbering from the end of the last generation. {{p|Cyndaquil}}, at #155, is the fourth Pokémon introduced in Generation II.]]
The '''National Pokédex''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|全国図鑑|ぜんこくずかん}}''' ''national illustrated encyclopedia'') is a [[Pokédex]] that has been upgraded with the '''National Mode''' (Japanese: '''全国版''' ''National Edition'') that records information on all Pokémon known to exist, instead of just ones native in a particular [[region]]. The National Pokédex is not available at the start of the games, but it can be unlocked by completing certain tasks.
The '''National Pokédex''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|全国図鑑|ぜんこくずかん}}''' ''national illustrated encyclopedia'') is a [[Pokédex]] that has been upgraded with the '''National Mode''' (Japanese: '''全国版''' ''National Edition'') that records information on all Pokémon known to exist, instead of just ones native in a particular [[region]]. The National Pokédex is not available at the start of the games, but it can be unlocked by completing certain tasks. Beginning with [[Generation VII]], the National Pokédex is no longer included in the main series games but it can be accessed through storage apps like [[Pokémon Bank]] (Version 1.3 and onward) and [[Pokémon HOME]].


In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the equivalent of the National Pokédex order was known as Old Pokédex Mode (Japanese: ふるいずかんモード ''old-style encyclopedia mode''), while Johto's regional Pokédex order at the time was known as [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|New Pokédex Mode]] (Japanese: しんがたずかんモード ''new-style encyclopedia mode''). [[Generation III]] introduced the first official "National Pokédex".
In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the equivalent of the National Pokédex order was known as Old Pokédex Mode (Japanese: ふるいずかんモード ''old-style encyclopedia mode''), while Johto's regional Pokédex order at the time was known as [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|New Pokédex Mode]] (Japanese: しんがたずかんモード ''new-style encyclopedia mode'').


==[[Generation III]]==
==Comparison between generations==
===Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire===
{{main|List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number}}
 
In every generation, new Pokémon are added to the National Pokédex. The Pokémon numbers are as follows:
 
* {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}}: #001 {{p|Bulbasaur}} - #151 {{p|Mew}}
* {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}}: #152 {{p|Chikorita}} - #251 {{p|Celebi}}
* {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}}: #252 {{p|Treecko}} - #386 {{p|Deoxys}}
* {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon}}: #387 {{p|Turtwig}} - #493 {{p|Arceus}}
* {{cat|Generation V Pokémon}}: #494 {{p|Victini}} - #649 {{p|Genesect}}
* {{cat|Generation VI Pokémon}}: #650 {{p|Chespin}} - #721 {{p|Volcanion}}
* {{cat|Generation VII Pokémon}}: #722 {{p|Rowlet}} - #809 {{p|Melmetal}}
* {{cat|Generation VIII Pokémon}}: #810 {{p|Grookey}} - #898 {{p|Calyrex}}
 
==In the core series==
===[[Generation II]]===
In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the [[Pokédex]] lists Pokémon by their [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|New Pokédex]] order (Johto's [[regional Pokédex]]) by default. The player has the option to change it to the Old Pokédex order, which is available from the beginning.
 
Additionally, the Old Pokédex number of any Pokémon is shown in its [[summary]] screen (in this generation, the New Pokédex number is not shown in the summary).
 
===[[Generation III]]===
[[Generation III]] introduced the term "National Pokédex".
 
====Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire====
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, the [[Pokédex]] is upgraded with the National Mode after the game trades with another [[Generation III]] game (except Ruby and Sapphire themselves).
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, the [[Pokédex]] is upgraded with the National Mode after the game trades with another [[Generation III]] game (except Ruby and Sapphire themselves).


===Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen===
====Pokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphire====
In [[Pokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphire]], if a game with the National Pokédex  is used with Box, Box’s [[ Pokédex]] Mode will be upgraded to the National Mode.
 
====Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen====
In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, if the player has 60 or more {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} owned in the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]], has rescued [[Lostelle]] from the [[Berry Forest]] and has entered the [[Hall of Fame]], upon talking to [[Professor Oak]] in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his lab]] in [[Pallet Town]], he will upgrade both the player's and {{ga|Blue}}'s [[Pokédex]]es with the National Mode.
In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, if the player has 60 or more {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} owned in the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]], has rescued [[Lostelle]] from the [[Berry Forest]] and has entered the [[Hall of Fame]], upon talking to [[Professor Oak]] in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his lab]] in [[Pallet Town]], he will upgrade both the player's and {{ga|Blue}}'s [[Pokédex]]es with the National Mode.


After obtaining the National Pokédex, the player can obtain Pokémon introduced in {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|Generations II}} and {{cat|Generation III Pokémon|III}} via [[trade]] and [[evolution]]. This allows [[List of Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|Generation I Pokémon to evolve into their Generation II forms]] (such as {{p|Golbat}} being able to evolve into {{p|Crobat}}); prior to obtaining the National Pokédex, these Pokémon will try to evolve but fail. However, the player cannot trade with {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} until they have delivered the {{i|Ruby}} and {{i|Sapphire}} to [[Celio]] in the [[Pokémon Network Center]] on [[One Island]] to put into the Network Machine.
After obtaining the National Pokédex, the player can obtain Pokémon introduced in {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|Generations II}} and {{cat|Generation III Pokémon|III}} via [[trade]] and [[evolution]]. This allows [[List of Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|Generation I Pokémon to evolve into their Generation II forms]] (such as {{p|Golbat}} being able to evolve into {{p|Crobat}}); prior to obtaining the National Pokédex, these Pokémon will try to evolve but fail. However, the player cannot trade with {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} until they have delivered the {{i|Ruby}} and {{i|Sapphire}} to [[Celio]] in the [[Pokémon Network Center]] on [[One Island]] to put into the Network Machine.


===Pokémon Emerald===
====Pokémon Emerald====
In {{game|Emerald}}, after the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]] for the first time, when they exit their house in [[Littleroot Town]] after resuming their game, [[Professor Birch]] and {{ga|Brendan}} or {{ga|May}} will be waiting for the player. Birch will escort the two of them to his lab, where he will upgrade both of their [[Pokédex]]es with the National Mode.
In {{game|Emerald}}, after the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]] for the first time, when they exit their house in [[Littleroot Town]] after resuming their game, [[Professor Birch]] and {{ga|Brendan}} or {{ga|May}} will be waiting for the player. Birch will escort the two of them to his lab, where he will upgrade both of their [[Pokédex]]es with the National Mode.


After obtaining the National Pokédex, the player can trade with any [[Generation III]] game, as long as that game has the ability to trade with Emerald. After obtaining the National Pokédex, if the player has all collected all 200 non-{{pkmn2|Mythical}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Hoenn Pokédex]], Birch will offer the player their choice of one of the [[Johto]] [[starter Pokémon]].
After obtaining the National Pokédex, the player can trade with any [[Generation III]] game, as long as that game has the ability to trade with Emerald. After obtaining the National Pokédex, if the player has collected all 200 non-{{pkmn2|Mythical}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Hoenn Pokédex]], Birch will offer the player their choice of one of the [[Johto]] [[starter Pokémon]].


==[[Generation IV]]==
===[[Generation IV]]===
===Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum===
====Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum====
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, if the player has seen the first 150 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]], they can obtain the National Pokédex. In {{game|Platinum}}, if the player has seen all 210 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|expanded Sinnoh Pokédex]], they can obtain the National Pokédex. If the player has met the appropriate condition for that game and talks to [[Professor Rowan]] in his lab in [[Sandgem Town]], [[Professor Oak]] will arrive and upgrade the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Mode.
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, if the player has seen the first 150 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]], they can obtain the National Pokédex. In {{game|Platinum}}, if the player has seen all 210 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|expanded Sinnoh Pokédex]], they can obtain the National Pokédex. If the player has met the appropriate condition for that game and talks to [[Professor Rowan]] in his lab in [[Sandgem Town]], [[Professor Oak]] will arrive and upgrade the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Mode.


===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver===
====Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver====
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, after entering the [[Hall of Fame]], when the player attempts to board the [[S.S. Aqua]] for the first time, [[Professor Oak]] will appear and upgrade the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Mode.
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, after entering the [[Hall of Fame]], when the player attempts to board the [[S.S. Aqua]] for the first time, [[Professor Oak]] will appear and upgrade the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Mode.


==[[Generation V]]==
===[[Generation V]]===
===Pokémon Black and White===
====Pokémon Black and White====
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, after the player defeats [[Ghetsis]] at [[N's Castle]] and exits their house in [[Nuvema Town]] after resuming the game, [[Cedric Juniper]] will approach the player, {{ga|Bianca}}, and [[Cheren]], then upgrade their [[Pokédex]]es with the National Mode.
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, after the player defeats [[Ghetsis]] at [[N's Castle]] and exits their house in [[Nuvema Town]] after resuming the game, [[Cedric Juniper]] will approach the player, {{ga|Bianca}}, and [[Cheren]], then upgrade their [[Pokédex]]es with the National Mode.


===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2===
====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, after the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]] and resumes the game from their house in [[Aspertia City]], [[Cedric Juniper]] will visit the player's house and upgrade their [[Pokédex]] with the National Mode.
In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, after the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]] and resumes the game from their house in [[Aspertia City]], [[Cedric Juniper]] will visit the player's house and upgrade their [[Pokédex]] with the National Mode.


==[[Generation VI]]==
===[[Generation VI]]===
===Pokémon X and Y===
====Pokémon X and Y====
In {{g|X and Y}}, after the player has entered the [[Hall of Fame]], upon entering {{DL|Lumiose City|Lumiose Station}}, [[Dexio]] will upgrade the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Pokédex.<!--Unlike previous generations, Phione is needed to complete the National Pokédex.-->
In {{g|X and Y}}, after the player has entered the [[Hall of Fame]], upon entering {{DL|Lumiose City|Lumiose Station}}, [[Dexio]] will upgrade the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Pokédex.<!--Unlike previous generations, Phione is needed to complete the National Pokédex.-->


===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
====Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire====
In {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, after the player has defeated or {{pkmn2|caught}} the [[Weather trio|super-ancient Pokémon]], if they talk to [[Professor Birch]] in his lab in [[Littleroot Town]], he will upgrade the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Pokédex.
In {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, after the player has defeated or {{pkmn2|caught}} the [[Weather trio|super-ancient Pokémon]], if they talk to [[Professor Birch]] in his lab in [[Littleroot Town]], he will upgrade the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Pokédex.


Unlike most games, non-[[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation VI)|native]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are obtainable without the National Pokédex; they begin appearing as soon as the player has met the prerequisites to obtain the National Pokédex, regardless of whether they obtain it. Using the [[PokéNav Plus]] to attempt to view their Pokédex entries will result in an entry of red text saying that no information is available on the Pokémon, and the areas found display will show "No reported sightings" over the map.
Unlike most games, non-[[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation VI)|native]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are obtainable without the National Pokédex; they begin appearing as soon as the player has met the prerequisites to obtain the National Pokédex, regardless of whether they obtain it. Using the [[PokéNav Plus]] to attempt to view their Pokédex entries will result in an entry of red text saying that no information is available on the Pokémon, and the areas found display will show "No reported sightings" over the map.


==[[Generation VII]]==
===[[Generation VII]]===
===Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon===
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
Both [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] and [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] do not include the National Pokédex.
Both [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] and [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] do not include the National Pokédex. Pokémon not in the Alola Pokédex do not display any Pokédex number in-game. Pokémon introduced before Generation VII, along with Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Sun, Moon can be used in all four games, and Pokémon introduced in Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon can be used in those games, but not in Pokémon Sun and Moon.


===Pokémon Bank===
====Pokémon Bank====
As part of its version 1.3 update to be compatible with [[Generation VII]], a National Pokédex feature was also added to [[Pokémon Bank]]. Bank's National Pokédex is able to display Pokédex entries from any Generation VI or later game. The Pokédex is updated based on the data of any game that is used to connect to Pokémon Bank.
As part of its version 1.3 update to be compatible with [[Generation VII]], a National Pokédex feature was also added to [[Pokémon Bank]]. Bank's National Pokédex is able to display Pokédex entries from any Generation VI or later game. The Pokédex is updated based on the data of any game that is used to connect to Pokémon Bank.


Pokémon Bank's National Pokédex has an extensive search feature, including the ability to filter Pokémon by the games they are naturally available in (not counting the possibility of obtaining a Pokémon by breeding or evolving), as well as the ability to show the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto]], [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto]], "[[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Good Old Hoenn]]", [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh]], [[List of Pokémon by New Unova Pokédex number|Unova]], [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos]] (divided into Central, Coastal, and Mountain), [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation VI)|Hoenn]], and [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number (Sun and Moon)|Alola]] Pokédex orders.
Pokémon Bank's National Pokédex has an extensive search feature, including the ability to filter Pokémon by the games they are naturally available in (not counting the possibility of obtaining a Pokémon by breeding or evolving), as well as the ability to show the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto]], [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto]], "[[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Good Old Hoenn]]", [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh]], {{OBP|List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Black 2 and White 2|Unova}}, [[List of Pokémon by Kalos Pokédex number|Kalos]] (divided into Central, Coastal, and Mountain), [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation VI)|Hoenn]], and [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number (Sun and Moon)|Alola]] Pokédex orders. While the application has since been updated to be compatible with {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, and later, {{g|HOME}}, the Pokédex was never updated to include the Pokémon and Pokédex from the former two games.
 
====Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!====
As [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] are remakes of [[Generation I]] and only feature the first 151 Pokémon, plus {{p|Meltan}} and {{p|Melmetal}}, the National Pokédex is absent. In addition, only the aforementioned Pokémon can be used in game, despite prior games allowing for the use of all Pokémon introduced prior to or introduced in the specified game.
 
Meltan and Melmetal are registered as #152 and #153 in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! expansion|Kanto Pokédex}}, respectively. However, their National Pokédex numbers, #808 and #809, can be seen when using the [[stats judge|judge function]].
 
===[[Generation VIII]]===
====Pokémon Sword and Shield====
[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] does not include the National Pokédex. Only Pokémon in the Galar Pokédex, Isle of Armor Pokédex, Crown of Tundra Pokédex, and a select few foreign Pokémon, can be used in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Pokémon not in the Galar Pokédex do not display any Pokédex number in-game.
 
====Pokémon HOME====
[[Pokémon HOME]] includes the full National Pokédex. It includes every Pokédex description since [[Pokémon X and Y]], for each Pokémon. Completing the National Pokédex by registering every Pokémon up to and including {{p|Eternatus}} in HOME makes the player eligible to [[List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Magearna|receive]] an [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Magearna|Original Color]] {{p|Magearna}}, made available for the first time in this alternate form.
 
==In spin-off games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], the Pokémon are listed by their National Pokédex number. This applies to the list of Pokémon recruited by the player, and also to the list of Pokémon available when the player is buying Friend Areas from Wigglytuff.
 
===Pokémon Pinball===
In [[Pokémon Pinball]], the Pokédex lists Pokémon ordered by their [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex number]] (which is the same as their National Pokédex number).


===Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!===
===Pokémon Trading Card Game series===
As [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] are remakes of [[Generation I]] and only feature the first 151 Pokémon, plus [[Meltan]] and [[Melmetal]], the National Pokédex is absent.  
In {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, all Pokémon cards have their [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex number]] (which is the same as their National Pokédex number).


Despite Meltan and Melmetal being [[Generation VII]] Pokémon, they are registered as #152 and #153 in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! expansion|Kanto Pokédex}}, respectively. However, their National Pokédex numbers, #808 and #809, can be seen viewing their [[Individual Values]].
In [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]], almost all Pokémon cards are still native from Kanto, and display their Kanto Pokédex number. The only exceptions are three new [[Generation II]] Pokémon cards: {{OBP|Togepi|Wizards Promo 30}}, {{OBP|Marill|Wizards Promo 29}}, and {{OBP|Lugia|GB2 promo}}. They display their Old Pokédex number (175, 183, and 249, respectively).


==[[Generation VIII]]==
===Pokémon Tetris===
===Pokémon Sword and Shield===
In [[Pokémon Tetris]], the Pokédex lists Pokémon ordered by their Old Pokédex number (later known as the National Pokédex).
[[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] does not include the National Pokédex.


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In ''[[PS269|Return to Pallet Town]]'', {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} returned their Pokédexes to {{adv|Professor Oak}} by placing them on a machine, and it was shown that {{adv|Green}} had already returned her Pokédex as well. In ''[[PS282|Going Green]]'', it was revealed that Oak requested the Pokédexes back with the purpose of upgrading them to National Pokédexes by including data from other regions. In ''[[PS287|Secrets from Sneasel]]'', Oak transferred data from the three old Pokédexes to new models and upgraded them to National Pokédexes by inserting a new computer chip on each Pokédex.
In ''[[PS282|Going Green]]'', it was revealed that [[Professor Oak]] requested the Pokédexes back from {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}} with the purpose of upgrading them to National Pokédexes by including data from other [[region]]s. This was accomplished in ''[[PS287|Secrets from Sneasel]]'' by inserting a new computer chip on each Pokédex.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Revision as of 20:50, 3 November 2020

Platinum's National Pokédex mode
Each new generation begins its numbering from the end of the last generation. Cyndaquil, at #155, is the fourth Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

The National Pokédex (Japanese: 全国図鑑 national illustrated encyclopedia) is a Pokédex that has been upgraded with the National Mode (Japanese: 全国版 National Edition) that records information on all Pokémon known to exist, instead of just ones native in a particular region. The National Pokédex is not available at the start of the games, but it can be unlocked by completing certain tasks. Beginning with Generation VII, the National Pokédex is no longer included in the main series games but it can be accessed through storage apps like Pokémon Bank (Version 1.3 and onward) and Pokémon HOME.

In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, the equivalent of the National Pokédex order was known as Old Pokédex Mode (Japanese: ふるいずかんモード old-style encyclopedia mode), while Johto's regional Pokédex order at the time was known as New Pokédex Mode (Japanese: しんがたずかんモード new-style encyclopedia mode).

Comparison between generations

Main article: List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number

In every generation, new Pokémon are added to the National Pokédex. The Pokémon numbers are as follows:

In the core series

Generation II

In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, the Pokédex lists Pokémon by their New Pokédex order (Johto's regional Pokédex) by default. The player has the option to change it to the Old Pokédex order, which is available from the beginning.

Additionally, the Old Pokédex number of any Pokémon is shown in its summary screen (in this generation, the New Pokédex number is not shown in the summary).

Generation III

Generation III introduced the term "National Pokédex".

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, the Pokédex is upgraded with the National Mode after the game trades with another Generation III game (except Ruby and Sapphire themselves).

Pokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphire

In Pokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphire, if a game with the National Pokédex is used with Box, Box’s Pokédex Mode will be upgraded to the National Mode.

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, if the player has 60 or more Pokémon owned in the Kanto Pokédex, has rescued Lostelle from the Berry Forest and has entered the Hall of Fame, upon talking to Professor Oak in his lab in Pallet Town, he will upgrade both the player's and Blue's Pokédexes with the National Mode.

After obtaining the National Pokédex, the player can obtain Pokémon introduced in Generations II and III via trade and evolution. This allows Generation I Pokémon to evolve into their Generation II forms (such as Golbat being able to evolve into Crobat); prior to obtaining the National Pokédex, these Pokémon will try to evolve but fail. However, the player cannot trade with Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald until they have delivered the Ruby and Sapphire to Celio in the Pokémon Network Center on One Island to put into the Network Machine.

Pokémon Emerald

In Pokémon Emerald, after the player enters the Hall of Fame for the first time, when they exit their house in Littleroot Town after resuming their game, Professor Birch and Brendan or May will be waiting for the player. Birch will escort the two of them to his lab, where he will upgrade both of their Pokédexes with the National Mode.

After obtaining the National Pokédex, the player can trade with any Generation III game, as long as that game has the ability to trade with Emerald. After obtaining the National Pokédex, if the player has collected all 200 non-Mythical Pokémon in the Hoenn Pokédex, Birch will offer the player their choice of one of the Johto starter Pokémon.

Generation IV

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, if the player has seen the first 150 Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex, they can obtain the National Pokédex. In Pokémon Platinum, if the player has seen all 210 Pokémon in the expanded Sinnoh Pokédex, they can obtain the National Pokédex. If the player has met the appropriate condition for that game and talks to Professor Rowan in his lab in Sandgem Town, Professor Oak will arrive and upgrade the player's Pokédex with the National Mode.

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, after entering the Hall of Fame, when the player attempts to board the S.S. Aqua for the first time, Professor Oak will appear and upgrade the player's Pokédex with the National Mode.

Generation V

Pokémon Black and White

In Pokémon Black and White, after the player defeats Ghetsis at N's Castle and exits their house in Nuvema Town after resuming the game, Cedric Juniper will approach the player, Bianca, and Cheren, then upgrade their Pokédexes with the National Mode.

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, after the player enters the Hall of Fame and resumes the game from their house in Aspertia City, Cedric Juniper will visit the player's house and upgrade their Pokédex with the National Mode.

Generation VI

Pokémon X and Y

In Pokémon X and Y, after the player has entered the Hall of Fame, upon entering Lumiose Station, Dexio will upgrade the player's Pokédex with the National Pokédex.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, after the player has defeated or caught the super-ancient Pokémon, if they talk to Professor Birch in his lab in Littleroot Town, he will upgrade the player's Pokédex with the National Pokédex.

Unlike most games, non-native Pokémon are obtainable without the National Pokédex; they begin appearing as soon as the player has met the prerequisites to obtain the National Pokédex, regardless of whether they obtain it. Using the PokéNav Plus to attempt to view their Pokédex entries will result in an entry of red text saying that no information is available on the Pokémon, and the areas found display will show "No reported sightings" over the map.

Generation VII

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

Both Pokémon Sun and Moon and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon do not include the National Pokédex. Pokémon not in the Alola Pokédex do not display any Pokédex number in-game. Pokémon introduced before Generation VII, along with Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Sun, Moon can be used in all four games, and Pokémon introduced in Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon can be used in those games, but not in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

Pokémon Bank

As part of its version 1.3 update to be compatible with Generation VII, a National Pokédex feature was also added to Pokémon Bank. Bank's National Pokédex is able to display Pokédex entries from any Generation VI or later game. The Pokédex is updated based on the data of any game that is used to connect to Pokémon Bank.

Pokémon Bank's National Pokédex has an extensive search feature, including the ability to filter Pokémon by the games they are naturally available in (not counting the possibility of obtaining a Pokémon by breeding or evolving), as well as the ability to show the Kanto, Johto, "Good Old Hoenn", Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos (divided into Central, Coastal, and Mountain), Hoenn, and Alola Pokédex orders. While the application has since been updated to be compatible with Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and later, Pokémon HOME, the Pokédex was never updated to include the Pokémon and Pokédex from the former two games.

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

As Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are remakes of Generation I and only feature the first 151 Pokémon, plus Meltan and Melmetal, the National Pokédex is absent. In addition, only the aforementioned Pokémon can be used in game, despite prior games allowing for the use of all Pokémon introduced prior to or introduced in the specified game.

Meltan and Melmetal are registered as #152 and #153 in the Kanto Pokédex, respectively. However, their National Pokédex numbers, #808 and #809, can be seen when using the judge function.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Pokémon Sword and Shield does not include the National Pokédex. Only Pokémon in the Galar Pokédex, Isle of Armor Pokédex, Crown of Tundra Pokédex, and a select few foreign Pokémon, can be used in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Pokémon not in the Galar Pokédex do not display any Pokédex number in-game.

Pokémon HOME

Pokémon HOME includes the full National Pokédex. It includes every Pokédex description since Pokémon X and Y, for each Pokémon. Completing the National Pokédex by registering every Pokémon up to and including Eternatus in HOME makes the player eligible to receive an Original Color Magearna, made available for the first time in this alternate form.

In spin-off games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, the Pokémon are listed by their National Pokédex number. This applies to the list of Pokémon recruited by the player, and also to the list of Pokémon available when the player is buying Friend Areas from Wigglytuff.

Pokémon Pinball

In Pokémon Pinball, the Pokédex lists Pokémon ordered by their Kanto Pokédex number (which is the same as their National Pokédex number).

Pokémon Trading Card Game series

In Pokémon Trading Card Game, all Pokémon cards have their Kanto Pokédex number (which is the same as their National Pokédex number).

In Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!, almost all Pokémon cards are still native from Kanto, and display their Kanto Pokédex number. The only exceptions are three new Generation II Pokémon cards: Togepi, Marill, and Lugia. They display their Old Pokédex number (175, 183, and 249, respectively).

Pokémon Tetris

In Pokémon Tetris, the Pokédex lists Pokémon ordered by their Old Pokédex number (later known as the National Pokédex).

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Going Green, it was revealed that Professor Oak requested the Pokédexes back from Red, Blue, and Green with the purpose of upgrading them to National Pokédexes by including data from other regions. This was accomplished in Secrets from Sneasel by inserting a new computer chip on each Pokédex.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 全國圖鑑 Chyùhngwok Tòuhgaam
Mandarin 全國圖鑑 / 全国图鉴 Quánguó Tújiàn
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Nationaal Pokédex
France Flag.png French Pokédex National
Germany Flag.png German Nationaler Pokédex
Italy Flag.png Italian Pokédex Nazionale
South Korea Flag.png Korean 전국도감 Jeongukdogam
Poland Flag.png Polish Narodowy Pokédex
Portugal Flag.png European Portuguese National Pokédex
Russia Flag.png Russian Национальный Покедекс Natsional'nyy Pokédeks
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pokédex Nacional
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Từ điển Pokémon toàn quốc

See also

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