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Ken Sugimori's original concept of a Poké Mart

A Pokémon Mart (Japanese: フレンドリィショップ Friendly Shop), commonly referred to as the Poké Mart, is a convenience store that sells supplies necessary for Pokémon training. All Poké Marts will sell standard adventure supplies (such as HP and status restorants and Poké Balls), but some stores will also sell special items that are often unique to the store (such as Net Balls in Blackthorn City and Quick Balls in Lavender Town). Much of the merchandise sold at Poké Marts is produced by either Silph Co. or the Devon Corporation. Poké Marts will also buy many items from customers, usually at half their normal sale price.

Before Generation IV, each Poké Mart's stock was immutable, and stores further along in the player's journey would generally offer more advanced items. Since Generation IV, however, all Poké Marts will upgrade their standard stock when the player gains a new Badge, so that all stores always sell the same standard items. Also since Generation IV, any Poké Mart that sells specialty items will sell those items at a second register, so that the first register always sells whatever standard adventure supplies are currently unlocked.

Almost all cities, both major and minor, have Poké Marts, the exception being some which have local medicine shops. Notably, the town players start at in each main game usually does not have a Poké Mart. Poké Marts do not seem to be as ubiquitous in the anime as they are in the games.

When the Mystery Gift function on a game cartridge is used, a deliveryperson may appear in Poké Marts with gifts for the player. The deliveryperson only appears when a Mystery Gift is received by the cartridge. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, another deliveryman will deliver a range of items from the player's mother, such as Potions, Berries, and battle items like the Macho Brace, which she buys when the player's savings reach certain points.

In Generation V, the Poké Mart is not its own separate store, but is instead located inside the Pokémon Center, to the right of the entrance. This is also the case in Pokémon X and Y, except that the Poké Mart is now at the back-right of the Pokémon Center.

Generation I

Poké Mart in Pokémon Red and Blue

The first Poké Mart in the Generation I games can be found in Viridian City. When the player enters the Viridian City Poké Mart for the first time, the clerk will ask the player to deliver a package to Professor Oak in Pallet Town. Until the player does so, the store will not sell Poké Balls, and the player will not be able to travel beyond the city due to an old man who blocks the way.

On Route 1, a man who works at the Poké Mart in Viridian City will give out a free sample of Potion to Trainers who chat with him.

Locations

City/Town Location
Viridian City East side of the city, next to the Pokémon Academy.
Pewter City Middle of the city, next to the Pewter Gym.
Cerulean City Southern side of Cerulean, south of Cerulean Gym.
Vermilion City Middle of the city near the Route 11 entrance.
Lavender Town South-eastern side of the town, south of Pokémon Tower.
Saffron City Eastern side of the city, near the Route 8 entrance.
Fuchsia City Western side of the Pokémon Zoo, north from the pool of Lapras.
Cinnabar Island Southern side of the Island, next to the Pokémon Center.

Generation II

The first Poké Mart is encountered in Cherrygrove City, where all basic items are available aside from Poké Balls, which they will not have in stock until after the player completes the errand to Mr. Pokémon's house, fights Silver, and returns to New Bark Town to report to Professor Elm.

Every Poké Mart in Generation II has a different appearance, each based on the style used in its hometown, making the most of the transition from the original Game Boy to the Game Boy Color.

Locations

Johto

City/Town Location
Cherrygrove City Northern side of the city, east of Route 30.
Violet City Western side of the city, left of the Violet Gym.
Azalea Town North-most point of town, right next to the eastern entrance.
Ecruteak City Far eastern side of the city, next to the Kimono Dance Theater.
Olivine City Middle of town, north of the S.S. Aqua port.
Blackthorn City South side of town, left of the Pokémon Center.

Kanto

City/Town Location
Viridian City East side of the city, next to the Trainer House.
Pewter City Middle of the city, next to the Pewter Gym.
Cerulean City Southern side of Cerulean, south of Cerulean Gym.
Vermilion City Middle of the city.
Lavender Town North-western side of the town, left of the Pokémon Center.
Saffron City Eastern side of the city, near the Route 8 entrance.
Fuchsia City Western side of the city, where the Pokémon Zoo was.
Different Poké Mart varieties for every town in Pokémon Gold and Silver


Generation III

Poké Mart in Pokémon Emerald

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, the Poké Mart is introduced by a salesman in Oldale Town, who directs the player to the local Poké Mart before giving the player a Potion as a gift. Like in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, there is no supply of Poké Balls, and they will not be in stock until after the player challenges their rival on Route 103 and visits Professor Birch for the second time.

In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, all situations are the same as in Generation I, with Poké Balls only becoming available in the Viridian City Poké Mart once Oak's Parcel is delivered.

A new feature is introduced to Poké Marts in Generation III, the ability to answer surveys inside the Poké Mart. These surveys will allow the activation of Mystery Gift. To activate the Mystery Gift feature in the Generation III games, players need only to walk up to the clipboard found at any Poké Mart and enter a phase. The clerk behind the counter will then inform them that the Mystery Gift feature has been activated, and it will be available on the main menu from that point on.

Locations

Hoenn

City/Town Location
Oldale Town Northeastern side of the town.
Petalburg City Eastern side of the city, next to the Pokémon Center.
Rustboro City Southernmost point in the city.
Slateport City Middle of the city, just north of the Slateport Market.
Mauville City Southern side of the city, near Route 110.
Verdanturf Town North side of town, left of the Pokémon Center.
Fallarbor Town Southeastern side of the town.
Lavaridge Town Northeastern side of the town, right of the Pokémon Center.
Fortree City Far western side of the town, near Route 119, before the treehouses.
Mossdeep City Middle of the city, south of Mossdeep Gym.
Sootopolis City Western side of the city, up the first flight of stairs.
Battle FrontierE Near the Pokémon Center in the group of buildings south of the Battle Tower.

Kanto

City/Town Location
Viridian City East side of the city, next to the Pokémon Academy.
Pewter City Middle of the city, next to the Pewter Gym.
Cerulean City Southern side of Cerulean, south of Cerulean Gym.
Vermilion City Middle of the city near the Route 11 entrance.
Lavender Town South-eastern side of the town, south of Pokémon Tower.
Saffron City Eastern side of the city, near the Route 8 entrance.
Fuchsia City Western side of the Pokémon Zoo, north from the pool of Lapras.
Cinnabar Island Southern side of the Island, next to the Pokémon Center.

Sevii Islands

City/Town Location
Three Island Northeastern side of the town.
Four Island Southern side of the town, south of the Pokémon Center.
Six Island Far eastern side of the town, next to the Pokémon Center.
Seven Island Far west side of the town.

Generation IV

Poké Mart in Pokémon Platinum

In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, the Poké Mart is introduced by the rival after taking their tour of Sandgem Town. Poké Marts expand their stock as the player wins Gym Badges. There are two cashiers in this generation: the one on the right sells standard adventure items and is the same in any town, while the one on the left sells goods unique to that location, such as specialty Poké Balls or mail. Unlike in other regions, Poké Balls are available immediately in Sandgem Town.

Whenever the player receives an item or Pokémon from a Nintendo event, a deliveryman in a green uniform will appear next to the counter to give the player the item.

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, all Poké Marts are the same as in Generation II. The sales method, however, carries over from Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. In these games, if the player opted to have their mother save some money, an item will occasionally be delivered by a deliveryman in red.

Locations

Sinnoh

City/Town Location
Sandgem Town Northeastern side of the town.
Jubilife City Eastern side of the city, near the Route 203 entrance.
Oreburgh City North point of the city.
Floaroma Town Eastern side of the city, near the Route 205 entrance.
Eterna City Middle of the city, near the Eterna Condominiums.
Hearthome City Middle of the city, near the Poffin House.
Solaceon Town South side of the town, next to a patch of Berries.
Pastoria City Southern side of the town, near the Scarf Guy's house.
Snowpoint City Southwestern point of the city, opposite to the Pokémon Center.
Sunyshore City Middle of the city, near the Sunyshore Market.
Fight Area Eastern side of the area, near the entrance of the Battle Park.
Survival Area Top right building, next to the Pokémon Center.

Johto

City/Town Location
Cherrygrove City Northern side of the city, east of Route 30.
Violet City Western side of the city, left of the Violet Gym.
Azalea Town Center of town, north of cutter's house.
Ecruteak City Far eastern side of the city, next to the Kimono Dance Theater.
Olivine City Middle of town, north of the S.S. Aqua port.
Blackthorn City South side of town, left of the Pokémon Center.
Frontier Access North-western side of town, south of entry to Battle Frontier.

Kanto

City/Town Location
Viridian City East side of the city, next to the Trainer House.
Pewter City Middle of the city, next to the Pewter Gym.
Cerulean City Southern side of Cerulean, south of Pokémon Center.
Vermilion City Middle of the city.
Lavender Town North-western side of the town, left of the Pokémon Center.
Saffron City Eastern side of the city, near the Route 8 entrance.
Fuchsia City Western side of the city, where the Pokémon Zoo was.

Stock

The lower cashier will always sell the same items regardless of which Poké Mart the player is in. The items for sale at any given time are based on the number of Gym Badges that the player has. These items are consistent between the Kanto, Johto, and Sinnoh regions.

Lower cashier


Generation V

In Pokémon Black and White, the Poké Mart has been combined with the Pokémon Center. Like Generation IV, there continue to be two salesmen. If the player receives a Mystery Gift, a man in a blue uniform will be in the Pokémon Center to give the gift to the player.

Locations

Unova

City/Town Location
Accumula Town East side of the town.
Striaton City In the middle top of the city, west of Pokémon Gym.
Nacrene City Southern side of Nacrene.
Castelia City Center of road along the ocean.
Nimbasa City South-western side of the city.
Driftveil City Center of the city.
Mistralton City Eastern side of the city.
Icirrus City Center of the city.
Opelucid City Center of the city.
Pokémon League West of the pedestal
Lacunosa Town Center of the town.
Undella Town North-eastern side of the town.
Black City South-western side of Black City.
White Forest South-western side of the forest
Aspertia CityB2W2 In middle of the city, east to the Pokémon Gym.
Floccesy TownB2W2 Near entrance to Route 19
Virbank CityB2W2 Near entrance to Route 20
Lentimas TownB2W2 Next to Move Tutor house
Humilau CityB2W2 Near Humilau Gym
Victory RoadB2W2 Near entrance from Route 23's side

Stock

The upper cashier will always sell the same items regardless of which Poké Mart the player is in. The items for sale at any given time are based on the number of Gym Badges that the player has.

Upper cashier


Generation VI

Concept art depicting the internal layout of a Pokémon Center from Pokémon X and Y, the Poké Mart on top right

In Pokémon X and Y, the Poké Mart remains part of the Pokémon Center; in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the Poké Mart is instead a separate building. Each Poké Mart contains one or two salesmen.

Locations

Kalos

City/Town Location
Santalune City In the southeastern part of the city, near the entrance
Lumiose City On South Boulevard, near Sycamore Pokémon Lab
Lumiose City On North Boulevard, near Lumiose Museum
Lumiose City Near the Prism Tower (between the tower and Magenta Plaza)
Camphrier Town In the southeastern part of the town
Ambrette Town In the northern part of the town, next to the aquarium
Cyllage City In the middle of the city
Geosenge Town In the southern part of the town.
Shalour City In the middle of the city
Coumarine City In the upper part of the city, next to the monorail station
Laverre City In the southeastern part of the city
Dendemille Town In the southwestern part of the town
Anistar City In the southern part of the city
Couriway Town In the northwestern part of the town
Snowbelle City In the eastern part of the city
Pokémon League In the southern part of the area
Kiloude City In the southern part of the city

Hoenn

City/Town Location
Oldale Town Northeastern side of the town.
Petalburg City Eastern side of the city, next to the Pokémon Center.
Rustboro City Southern area of the city; south of the Pokémon Center.
Slateport City Middle of the city, just north of the Slateport Market.
Mauville City East side of central courtyard.
Verdanturf Town North side of town, left of the Pokémon Center.
Fallarbor Town Southeastern side of the town.
Lavaridge Town Northeastern side of the town, right of the Pokémon Center.
Fortree City Southwestern side of the town, near Route 119.
Mossdeep City Middle of the city, south of Mossdeep Gym.
Sootopolis City Western side of the city, up the first flight of stairs.

Stock

The leftXY/lowerORAS cashier (or the only cashier, in Poké Marts with only one) will always sell the same items regardless of which Poké Mart the player is in. The items for sale at any given time are based on the number of Gym Badges that the player has.

LeftXY/lowerORAS cashier


Other shops that sell items

Department Stores

Celadon Department Store

A Department Store is the largest shop in a region, selling a variety of different items, including items that are not sold in a regular Poké Mart, such as TMs. Most regions have Department Stores, usually in the region's largest city. Department Stores have several levels, usually selling a different type of item on each level.

Region Location Store
Kanto Celadon City Celadon Department Store
Johto Goldenrod City Goldenrod Department Store
Hoenn Lilycove City Lilycove Department Store
Sinnoh Veilstone City Veilstone Department Store
Unova Route 9 Shopping Mall Nine

Cianwood City Pharmacy

Main article: Cianwood City

The Cianwood City Pharmacy is a small pharmacy located in Cianwood City, Johto. It is over 500 years old and it sells a variety of rare goods. The Cianwood City Pharmacy sells remedies exclusive to the town. Jasmine will ask the player to fetch her Ampharos some medicine from there. After giving Jasmine the medicine, players can return to the Pharmacy to find that Potions and Full Heals are in stock.

Mahogany Town shop

Main article: Mahogany Town

Mahogany Town, as a result of its small population, does not have a Poké Mart. Instead, a small convenience store is run which stocks basic supplies for Pokémon Trainers. This shop is secretly a cover for a Team Rocket operation at the Lake of Rage; a secret basement is their base of operations. Once they have been defeated, the shop remains simply a shop.

Mt. Moon Square shop

Main article: Mt. Moon Square

There is a shop in Mt. Moon Square that is only open from 10:00AM until 5:59PM.

Two Island Market stall

Main article: Two Island (town)

Two Island, rather than having a Poké Mart, has a market stall that sells special items. Similar to the Poké Marts in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, the variety of items increases with each advancement into the story. After beating the Kanto Elite Four, certain items originating in Johto and Hoenn are available. Notably, the stall is mentioned as selling Rage Candy Bars (here spelled Rage Candybar), though they are never in stock in-game.

Lavaridge Town Herb Shop

Main article: Lavaridge Town

In the southern part of the town, there is an Herb Shop that sells Heal Powder, EnergyPowder, Energy Roots, and Revival Herbs.

Celestic Town Shop

Main article: Celestic Town

In Celestic Town, there is no Poké Mart, so an elderly couple run a shop out of their house. A man standing in the shop gives away three pairs of glasses to the player depending on the time of day. He gives away Choice Specs in the morning, BlackGlasses during the day, and Wise Glasses at night.

Safari Zone Gate stalls

Main article: Safari Zone Gate

There are two stalls at the Safari Zone Gate, one selling Poké Balls, the other vitamins.

Eterna City Herb Shop

Main article: Eterna City

In the far east near the Pokémon statue in Eterna City, there is a lady who sells Heal Powder, EnergyPowder, Energy Roots, and Revival Herbs.

Aquacorde Town shops

Main article: Aquacorde Town

In Aquacorde Town, unlike in most other cities or towns with shopping opportunities, the purchasable items are scattered to specialised shops that sell only one type of product.

Differences among generations

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Shops in spin-off games

Kecleon Shop

Main article: Kecleon Shop
The Kecleon Shop in Treasure Town

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Team, Explorers of Time, Darkness, Sky and Gates to Infinity there are no Poké Marts, as it takes place in an alternate world. Instead two Kecleon run their own shop based in Pokémon Square, Treasure Town, and local dungeons, but in Gates to Infinity in Paradise there is only one Kecleon. These shops have the same basic purpose as a Poké Mart, selling common items, as well as selling Wonder Orbs and other items that can be held in the player's Toolbox or Treasure Bag. The Kecleon shop is run by two Kecleon brothers. The younger sells items like food and toss items and the older sells Wonder Orbs and TMs.

Kecleon Shops can also be found in dungeons. The shop is made up of a number of carpeted tiles on the floor in certain dungeons. These tiles have items on them. Invariably, a Kecleon will be standing on one of these tiles. When the player steps on a carpeted tile, the music changes and the player is greeted by the Kecleon. To buy an item, the player must pick it up and talk to the Kecleon to pay for them. To sell items, the player simply places them on empty shop tiles, and then receives the money from the Kecleon. Occasionally, these shops sell rare items that are not available from the Kecleon Shop in Pokémon Square or Treasure Town. If the player picks up an item from the shop and leaves the carpeted area, Kecleon will warp to the player's side, and demand payment. If the player refuses to pay, or tries to pay but has insufficient funds, Kecleon will label the player as a thief and begin to attack, as well as causing multiple high-speed Kecleon to appear on that floor to attack the player until they leave that floor; the Escape Orb cannot be used on a floor if the player has been labelled a thief. The player will also be labelled a thief if they use a Trawl Orb to remove items from the store. Defeating a Kecleon that is attacking the player due to being labelled as a thief is the only way to recruit Kecleon (except in Gates to Infinity, in which Kecleon cannot be recruited).

Shops in Orre

In Pokémon Colosseum and XD, throughout Orre, many Poké Marts can be found. However, in Colosseum, none of these Poké Marts sell Poké Balls. The only place they are available in this game is the Outskirt Stand, where most variations of Poké Ball from Generation III are sold.

In Pokémon XD, Agate Village and Pyrite Town's Poké Marts sell Poké Balls and Great Balls, while Phenac City and Gateon Port's Poké Marts sell Poké Balls, Great Balls, and Ultra Balls.

In the anime

A Poké Mart in the anime
Ash, Dawn and Brock inside a Poké Mart

Poké Marts in the anime work the same as the ones in the games, where Ash and his friends buy items for their Pokémon or sometimes Seals through the Diamond & Pearl series. What is different from the games is that some stores contain phones with which to call people, most commonly Professor Oak. In Best Wishes series, although Poké Marts are now part of the Pokémon Center in the games, it has been shown that Poké Marts still exist externally in the anime.

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese フレンドリィショップ Friendly Shop
Mandarin Chinese 友好商店 Friendly Store
France Flag.png French Boutique Pokémon
Germany Flag.png German Pokémon-Markt
Italy Flag.png Italian Pokémon Market
South Korea Flag.png Korean 프렌들리숍 Friendly Shop
Spain Flag.png Spanish Tienda Pokémon


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