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[[File:Pokégear HGSS m.png|thumb|right|Blue Pokégear in HeartGold and SoulSilver]]
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[[File:Pokégear HGSS f.png|thumb|Pink Pokégear in HeartGold and SoulSilver]]
[[File:Pokégear HGSS m.png|thumb|200px|Blue Pokégear in HeartGold and SoulSilver]]
'''Pokémon Gear''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンギア''' ''Pokémon Gear''), mostly known as '''Pokégear''' (Japanese: '''ポケギア''' ''Pokégear''), is an electronic device found in [[Johto]]. It looks like a large, advanced wristwatch with the [[Silph Co.]] logo on it. It was first introduced in [[Generation II]]; the [[Hoenn]] region's analog to the Pokégear appears to be the [[PokéNav]], the [[Sinnoh]] counterpart is the [[Pokétch]], and the [[Unova]] counterpart is the [[C-Gear]].
[[File:Pokégear HGSS f.png|thumb|200px|Pink Pokégear in HeartGold and SoulSilver]]
[[File:Pokégear GSC.png|thumb|150px|Pokégear artwork from [[Generation II]]]]


The Pokégear is an important tool for {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, some see it necessary to have one on a Trainer's adventure. The main character of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} receives a Pokégear from their mother at the start of their journey. The {{player}} is able to have access to the Pokégear by selecting it from the [[menu]]. At that, it is easy to navigate through the Pokégear by selecting through four different functions located at the top-left of the screen. It displays the map of the region, names of previously fought Trainers, and the current time. It also allows players to call registered Trainers. Certain functions need to be unlocked during the game by receiving special expansion cards.
'''Pokémon Gear''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンギア''' ''Pokémon Gear''), mostly known as '''Pokégear''' (Japanese: '''ポケギア''' ''Pokégear''), is an electronic device found in [[Johto]]. It looks like a large, advanced wristwatch with the [[Silph Co.]] logo on it. Similar devices and systems are the [[PokéNav]], the [[Pokétch]], the [[C-Gear]], and the [[Player Search System]].


The Pokégear returns in the Generation IV remakes, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. The interface has been completely redesigned, using both screens on the [[Nintendo DS]]. The top will always display the time function on the Pokégear, while the touch screen will display the other different functions of the Pokégear, as well as selecting other functions using the touch screen. The outer aesthetics of the Pokégear have changed abruptly as well. The whole Pokégear is a flip top, while the bottom section of the Pokégear is used to scan special expansion cards to upgrade it with other functions. Its color skin is changeable between blue, pink, a [[Team Rocket]] theme, a Japanese dojo theme, a Pokémon League theme, and teal-and-white with a Silph Co. theme.
==In the core series games==
The {{player}} receives a Pokégear from their mother at the start of their journey in the [[Generation II]] games and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. The Pokégear is an important tool for {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, some see it necessary to have one on a Trainer's adventure. The {{player}} is able to have access to the Pokégear by selecting it from the [[menu]]. In [[Generation II]], the Pokégear option on the menu is rendered as "<sup>P</sup><sub>O</sub><sup>K</sup><sub>é</sub>GEAR". At that, it is easy to navigate through the Pokégear by selecting through four different functions located at the top-left of the screen. It displays the map of the region, names of previously fought Trainers, and the current time. It also allows players to call registered Trainers. Certain functions need to be unlocked during the game by receiving special expansion cards.


==Functions==
The Pokégear returns in the Generation IV remakes, HeartGold and SoulSilver. The interface has been completely redesigned, using both screens on the [[Nintendo DS]]. The top will always display the time function on the Pokégear, while the touch screen will display the other different functions of the Pokégear, as well as selecting other functions using the touch screen. The outer aesthetics of the Pokégear have changed abruptly as well. The whole Pokégear is a flip top, while the bottom section of the Pokégear is used to scan special expansion cards to upgrade it with other functions. Its color skin is changeable between blue (standard for male players), pink (standard for female players), a [[Team Rocket]] theme, a Japanese dojo theme, a Pokémon League theme, and teal-and-white with a Silph Co. theme.
[[File:Pokégear GSC.png|thumb|150px|right|Pokégear artwork from [[Generation II]]]]
The Pokégear's functionality comes from the several features and applications that can be installed in it, making it extensible. Many people are willing to give away special expansion cards to upgrade the Pokégear with other functions. In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, there are 4 available functions, two of which are included with the Pokégear. The rest are not available at the start but can be received at a later time.  


===Time===
===Functions===
Included in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} with the Pokégear, the time function is the most basic feature. The Pokégear will {{wp|digital clock|digitally}} display the time of day using the {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour AM/PM format}} as well as the day of the week. It runs off the time the {{player}} input at the beginning of the game.  
The Pokégear's functionality comes from the several features and applications that can be installed in it, making it extensible. Many people are willing to give away special expansion cards to upgrade the Pokégear with other functions. In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, there are 4 available functions, two of which are included with the Pokégear. The rest are not available at the start but can be received at a later time.


A glitch in Gold and Silver will change the day if the functions are scrolled through; this was addressed in Crystal. A function in Gold and Silver that allowed players to reset the game's time in the title screen was also removed from Crystal.
====Time====
Included in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} with the Pokégear, the time function is the most basic feature. The Pokégear will {{wp|digital clock|digitally}} display the [[Time|time of day]] using the {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour AM/PM format}} as well as the [[day of the week]]. It runs off the time that the {{player}} input at the beginning of the game.
 
A glitch in Gold and Silver will change the day if the functions are scrolled through; this was addressed in Crystal.
 
In non-Japanese releases of Gold, Silver, and Crystal and non-Korean releases of Gold and Silver, the player's {{jo|Mom}} will set {{wp|daylight saving time}} accordingly, except if it's between 11:00 PM and 12:59 AM in-game, in which the game prevents this due to the day of the week changing. When this occurs, she will claim that she lost the instruction booklet for the Pokégear, although not during the initial setup process.


In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the time will always be displayed on the top screen of the DS. However, unlike in Gold, Silver, and Crystal, the time is displayed using the {{wp|24-hour clock|24-hour format}} instead of the {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour format}} and runs on the [[Nintendo DS]]'s internal clock, much like the Pokétch. There is also a wireless signal measurement next to the time, though it has no purpose and always displays the same.
In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the time will always be displayed on the top screen of the DS. However, unlike in Gold, Silver, and Crystal, the time is displayed using the {{wp|24-hour clock|24-hour format}} instead of the {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour format}} and runs on the [[Nintendo DS]]'s internal clock, much like the Pokétch. There is also a wireless signal measurement next to the time, though it has no purpose and always displays the same.
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File:Pokégear Time GSC.png|The time function in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}
File:Pokégear Time GSC.png|The time function in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}
File:Pokégear Phone HGSS.png‎|The top screen in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
File:Pokégear Phone HGSS.png|The top screen in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
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===Map===
====Map====
Obtained after the player receives a map card for the Pokégear after taking a tour of [[Cherrygrove City]] from the Guide Gent, the map function of the Pokégear acts as a [[Town Map]], displaying a map of [[Johto]] and later [[Kanto]] with cities, towns and other important landmarks. It is the most basic of the map devices used by the {{player}}, and is the navigational item for all [[Generation II]] games.
{{main|Town Map#Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal|Town Map → Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal}}
{{main|Town Map#Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|Town Map → Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver}}


In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the mechanics of the map remain the same, only to have several added features, including the ability to zoom in to display areas of interest, with certain locations having a small flavor text. There is another feature that allows the player to add notes and markings to different locations, to allow the player to make notes about each area about the Pokémon in the area, any [[Apricorn]] or [[Berry]] trees, any special buildings, [[TM]] locations or any other notes. These notes will appear on the top screen when the player highlights that specific area on the map. Like the Marking Map on the [[Pokétch]], it also displays the current locations of all [[Roaming Pokémon]], including {{p|Entei}} and {{p|Raikou}}.
The [[Town Map]] is available as a Pokégear feature, displaying maps of [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].
 
If, in HeartGold and SoulSilver, a non-player character calls the player on the Pokégear phone for a rematch or to give an item, then the Pokégear map will display a small red exclamation point next to the name of the route or location.


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File:Pokégear Map GSC.png|The map function in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, displaying the map for [[Johto]]
File:Pokégear Map GSC.png|Johto map<br>({{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}})
File:Pokégear Map HGSS.png|The map function in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, displaying the [[Johto]] half of the map
File:Pokégear Map HGSS.png|Johto map<br>({{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}})
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===Phone===
====Phone====
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[[File:Pokégear Phone HGSS.png|thumb|left|The phone function in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}]]
[[File:Pokégear Phone HGSS.png|thumb|left|The phone function in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}]]
[[File:Pokégear Phone GSC.png|thumb|right|The phone function in [[Generation II]]]]
[[File:Pokégear Phone GSC.png|thumb|right|The phone function in [[Generation II]]]]
Included in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} with the device, the Pokégear's phone acts like a cellphone, allowing the user to make calls to people that they've traded phone numbers with. This allows the player to talk to other characters and learn information from them, such as battling tips or when rare Pokémon appear. Trainers with whom the player has exchanged numbers may also sometimes call the player to request a rematch, in which they will use higher-level Pokémon than during their initial battle.
The Pokégear has a phone feature, allowing the user to make calls to and receive calls from people whose phone numbers they have registered. This allows the player to talk to other characters and learn information from them, such as battling tips or when rare Pokémon appear. Trainers with whom the player has exchanged numbers may also sometimes call the player to request a rematch, in which they will use higher-level Pokémon than during their initial battle.


The phone can also store numbers of other important people, like the player's [[mom]] or [[Professor Elm]]. Mom will also ring every so often, telling the {{player}} about the money she has saved (if opted for by the player) and occasionally spending that money on decorations for the player's [[bedroom]] or items such as {{DL|Potion|Super Potion}}s for the player. In Generation II, the phone function has a memory bank that can store the numbers for up to ten people.
The phone can also store numbers of other important people, like the player's {{jo|Mom}} or [[Professor Elm]]. Mom will also ring every so often, telling the {{player}} about the money she has saved (if opted for by the player) and occasionally spending that money on decorations for the [[Player's house#Johto|player's bedroom]] or items such as [[Super Potion]]s for the player.


In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the phone function makes a return and is used in the same way as before, though the interface (like the rest of the Pokégear) can now be controlled with the touch screen in addition to (or as an alternative to) the DS's buttons. In the remakes, the phone has no limit on how many numbers can be stored, though, unlike Generation II, numbers cannot be deleted from it. Also in the remakes, the player now has the option not to answer when someone calls them.
In Generation II, the phone can only store 10 phone numbers; since Mom and Professor Elm's phone numbers cannot be deleted, the player only has 8 discretionary phone number slots. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the phone has no limit on how many numbers can be stored, and it is no longer possible to delete phone numbers.


In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Trainers will only begin calling the player for rematches once the player has collected seven Badges and beaten [[Team Rocket]] at the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Radio Tower]] in [[Goldenrod City]]. In addition, once the Radio Tower has been saved, the player can call registered Trainers to arrange rematches with them without having to wait for the respective Trainers to call the player. Each Trainer has a specific time during a specific day each week where they will accept a rematch when called; if they are called at any other time of the week, they will use their usual script, and a rematch will not be arranged. When a Trainer is called at the appropriate time, as long as the player is not at the same route or location as the Trainer, they will accept the challenge of a rematch and can then be battled at their original location with higher-level Pokémon at any later point in time (though, once the rematch has taken place, the player will need to call or be called again in order to carry out another rematch). Additionally to further power up the Trainer's team in two additional phases, defeating the Elite Four and later collecting all 16 Badges are the necessary requirements for these powerups as long as each incarnation of that Trainers' team is fought at least once. If a rematch with a Trainer has been arranged but not carried out, a red exclamation point will appear next to the name of the Trainer's location on the Pokégear map (unless it is against a Gym Leader, in which Saffron City will not have the exclamation point).
In Generation II, when the player receives a phone call, the call is automatically answered, with text being displayed on the screen immediately. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, when someone calls the player, the Pokégear rings but the player does not have to answer it; while ringing, the Pokégear icon on the lower screen bounces while a ringing sound plays, and the name of the person calling is displayed.
 
In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Trainers will only begin calling the player for rematches once the player has collected seven Badges and defeated [[Team Rocket]] at the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Radio Tower]] in [[Goldenrod City]]. In addition, once the Radio Tower has been saved, the player can call registered Trainers to arrange rematches with them without having to wait for the respective Trainers to call the player. Each Trainer has a specific time during a specific day each week where they will accept a rematch when called; if they are called at any other time of the week, they will use their usual script, and a rematch will not be arranged. When a Trainer is called at the appropriate time, as long as the player is not at the same route or location as the Trainer, they will accept the challenge of a rematch and can then be battled at their original location with higher-level Pokémon at any later point in time (though, once the rematch has taken place, the player will need to call or be called again in order to carry out another rematch). Additionally to further power up the Trainer's team in two additional phases, entering the [[Hall of Fame]] and later collecting all 16 Badges are the necessary requirements for these power-ups as long as each incarnation of that Trainers' team is fought at least once. If a rematch with a Trainer has been arranged but not carried out, a red exclamation point will appear next to the name of the Trainer's location on the Pokégear map (unless it is against a Gym Leader, in which Saffron City will not have the exclamation point).
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====Trainer phone listing====
=====Trainers=====
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! colspan="2" | Games !! rowspan="2" | Person !! rowspan="2" | Location !! rowspan="2" | Rematch{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} !! class="unsortable" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- class="blacklinks"
! style="width: 3em" | {{gameabbrev2|GSC}} !! style="width: 3em" | {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
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| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Youngster}} [[Joey]] || {{rt|30|Johto}} || Monday afternoon || Gives away [[HP Up]] after defeating him in a rematch{{sup/4|HGSS}} (fourth rematch only{{sup/2|C}}).
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #73B1B7; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- style="background:#73B1B7"
! Person !! Location !! Rematch{{sup/4|HGSS}} !! Notes
|-
|-
|| [[Mom]]{{tt|*|cannot be removed from phone in Gold, Silver, or Crystal}} || [[New Bark Town]] || || Saves the player's money and buys items.
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Wade || {{rt|31|Johto}} || Tuesday night || Reminds player of the [[Bug-Catching Contest]]. Gives away {{Berries}}.{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
|-
|| [[Professor Elm]]{{tt|*|cannot be removed from phone in Gold and Silver and Crystal}} || [[New Bark Town]] || || Calls about major events.
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Picnicker}} Liz || {{rt|32|Johto}} || Thursday afternoon ||
|-
|-
|| [[Professor Oak]]{{sup/4|HGSS}} || [[Pallet Town]] || || Gives phone number when first met at [[Mr. Pokémon]]'s house; call him to have [[Pokédex]] rated.
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Fisherman}} Ralph || {{rt|32|Johto}} || Wednesday morning || Calls during a {{p|Qwilfish}} swarm{{sup/2|GSC}}
|-
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|| {{tc|Youngster}} [[Joey]] || {{rt|30|Johto}} || {{sort|22|3=Monday afternoon}} || Gives away {{DL|Vitamin|HP Up}}.{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Hiker}} Anthony || {{rt|33|Johto}} || Friday night || Calls during a {{p|Dunsparce}} swarm{{sup/2|GSC}}
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Wade || {{rt|31|Johto}} || {{sort|33|3=Tuesday night}} || Reminds player of the [[Bug-Catching Contest]]. Gives away [[Berry|Berries]].{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Picnicker}} Gina || {{rt|34|Johto}} || Sunday afternoon ||Gives away [[Leaf Stone]]s{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Picnicker}} Liz || {{rt|32|Johto}} || {{sort|52|3=Thursday afternoon}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Camper}} Todd || {{rt|34|Johto}} || Saturday morning || Reminds player of the [[Goldenrod Department Store]]'s [[Goldenrod Department Store#Rooftop|bargain sale]].{{sup/2|C}}
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Fisherman}} Ralph || {{rt|32|Johto}} || {{sort|41|3=Wednesday morning}} || Calls during a {{p|Qwilfish}} swarm{{sup/2|GSC}}
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Youngster}} Ian || {{rt|34|Johto}} || Saturday morning || Gives away {{Berries}} after defeating him in a rematch
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Hiker}} Anthony || {{rt|33|Johto}} || {{sort|63|3=Friday night}} || Calls during a {{p|Dunsparce}} swarm{{sup/2|GSC}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Arnie || {{rt|35|Johto}} || Tuesday morning || Calls during a {{p|Yanma}} swarm.{{sup/2|GSC}}
|-
|-
|| Poké Ball Creator [[Kurt]]{{sup/4|HGSS}} || [[Azalea Town]] || || Calls to tell the player that his/her Poké balls are ready
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Firebreather}} Walt || {{rt|35|Johto}} || Monday afternoon ||
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Picnicker}} Gina || {{rt|34|Johto}} || {{sort|12|3=Sunday afternoon}} ||Gives away {{evostone|Leaf Stone}}s{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Juggler}} Irwin || {{rt|35|Johto}} || Random || Can be called for a rematch at anytime.{{sup/2|GS}} Calls to chat about the player's achievements as they progress throughout the game. Cannot be called for a rematch.{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Camper}} Todd || {{rt|34|Johto}} || {{sort|71|3=Saturday morning}} || Reminds player of the [[Goldenrod Department Store]]'s [[Goldenrod Department Store#Rooftop|bargain sale]].{{sup/2|C}}
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Lass}} Krise || [[National Park]] || Sunday morning ||
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Youngster}} Ian{{sup/4|HGSS}} || {{rt|34|Johto}} || {{sort|71|3=Saturday morning}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Pokéfan}} Beverly || [[National Park]] || || Requires {{p|Marill}} in party to register{{sup/2|C}}. Gives away [[Nugget]]s.{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}. Cannot be called for a rematch.{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
|-
|| Day Care Lady{{sup/4|HGSS}} || {{rt|34|Johto}} ||
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|School Kid}} Jack || [[National Park]] || Monday morning ||
|-
|-
|| Day Care Man{{sup/4|HGSS}} || {{rt|34|Johto}} || || {{sort|01|3=Calls when Pokémon left at the Daycare produce an Egg if the player wishes him to{{tt|*|After he gives the player a Pokémon egg the first time around.}}}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|School Kid}} Alan || {{rt|36|Johto}} || Wednesday afternoon || Gives away [[Fire Stone]]s{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
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|| Childhood Friend {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Lyra}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} || [[New Bark Town]] || || Number is obtained from them when first visiting the Daycare Center on {{rt|34|Johto}}; when contacted, they will give information on how certain Pokémon will react to different areas
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Lass}} Dana || {{rt|38|Johto}} || Thursday night || Gives away [[Thunder Stone|Thunderstone]]s{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
|-
|| [[Bill]] || [[Goldenrod City]] || || Calls when Bill's PC box is full{{sup/2|GSC}} or when every box is full.{{sup/4|HGSS}} Can be called to find out how much space is left in the current box{{sup/2|GSC}} or the entire storage system{{sup/4|HGSS}}.
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|School Kid}} Chad || {{rt|38|Johto}} || Friday morning || Calls during a {{p|Snubbull}} swarm.{{sup/2|GS}}
|-
|-
|| [[Buena]] || [[Goldenrod City]] || || Obtainable after getting 30 Blue Card points.{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Pokéfan}} Derek || {{rt|39|Johto}} || || Reminds player of the [[Bug-Catching Contest]]. Requires {{p|Pikachu}} in party to register{{sup/2|C}}. Gives away [[Nugget]]s.{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}. Cannot be called for a rematch.{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Arnie || {{rt|35|Johto}} || {{sort|31|3=Tuesday morning}} || Calls during a {{p|Yanma}} swarm.
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Gentleman}} Alfred || [[Olivine Lighthouse]] || Tuesday afternoon ||
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Firebreather}} Walt || {{rt|35|Johto}} || {{sort|22|3=Monday afternoon}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Sailor}} Huey || [[Olivine Lighthouse]] || Wednesday night || Gives away [[Protein]] after defeating him in a rematch{{sup/4|HGSS}} (fourth rematch only{{sup/2|C}})
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Juggler}} Irwin || {{rt|35|Johto}} ||
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Fisherman}} Chris{{sup/2|GS}}/Tully{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} || {{rt|42|Johto}} || Sunday afternoon{{sup/4|HGSS}}, Sunday night{{sup/2|C}} || Gives away [[Water Stone]]s{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
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|| Lass Krise || [[National Park]] || {{sort|71|3=Sunday morning}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Picnicker}} Tiffany || {{rt|43|Johto}} || Tuesday afternoon || Requires {{p|Clefairy}} in party to register{{sup/2|C}}. Gives away [[Pink Bow]]s{{sup/2|C}}. Gives away [[Poké Doll]]s{{sup/4|HGSS}}
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|| {{tc|Pokéfan}} Beverly || [[National Park]] || || Requires {{p|Marill}} in party{{sup/2|C}}: Gives away {{DL|Valuable item|Nugget}}s{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|PokéManiac}} Brent || {{rt|43|Johto}} || Monday morning ||
|-
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|| {{tc|School Kid}} Jack || [[National Park]] || {{sort|21|3=Monday morning}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Vance || {{rt|44|Johto}} || Wednesday night || Gives away [[Carbos]] after defeating him in a rematch{{sup/4|HGSS}} (second rematch only{{sup/2|C}})
|-
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|| {{tc|School Kid}} Alan || {{rt|36|Johto}} || {{sort|42|3=Wednesday afternoon}} || Gives away {{evostone|Fire Stone}}s{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Fisherman}} [[Wilton]] || {{rt|44|Johto}} || Thursday morning || Calls during a {{p|Remoraid}} swarm{{sup/2|GS}} and gives away various [[Poké Ball]]s{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
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|| {{tc|Gentleman}} Alfred || [[Glitter Lighthouse]] || {{sort|32|3=Tuesday afternoon}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Black Belt}} Kenji || {{rt|45|Johto}} || Random || Gives away a [[PP Up]] every 2 to 5 days if visited in the afternoon{{sup/2|C}}<br>Calling him between 12:00 pm and 12:59 pm, he may challenge the player for a rematch. Gives away a [[PP Up]] if defeated. Whether or not he will challenge the player on a given day is random{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
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|| {{tc|Sailor}} Huey || [[Glitter Lighthouse]] || {{sort|43|3=Wednesday night}} || Gives away {{DL|Vitamin|Protein}}{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Hiker}} Parry || {{rt|45|Johto}} || Friday afternoon || Calls during a {{p|Marill}} swarm{{sup/2|GS}}, and gives away [[Iron]] after defeating him in a rematch{{sup/4|HGSS}} (second rematch only{{sup/2|C}})
|-
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|| {{tc|Lass}} Dana || {{rt|38|Johto}} || {{sort|53|3=Thursday night}} || Calls during a {{p|Tauros}} swarm{{sup/2|GSC}}, and gives away {{evostone|Thunderstone}}s{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Picnicker}} Erin || {{rt|46|Johto}} || Saturday night || Gives away [[Calcium]] after defeating her in a rematch{{sup/4|HGSS}} (second rematch only{{sup/2|C}})
|-
|-
|| {{tc|School Kid}} Chad || {{rt|38|Johto}} || {{sort|61|3=Friday morning}} || Calls during a {{p|Snubbull}} swarm.
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Doug || {{rt|2|Kanto}} || Wednesday morning || Gives away {{Berries}}
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Pokéfan}} Derek || {{rt|39|Johto}} ||
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Rob || {{rt|2|Kanto}} || Friday morning || Gives away {{Berries}}
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Fisherman|Fisher}} Chris{{sup/2|GS}} || {{rt|42|Johto}} || {{sort|72|3=Sunday afternoon}} ||
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Fisherman}} Kyle || {{rt|12|Kanto}} || Wednesday afternoon ||
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Fisherman}} Tully{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} || {{rt|42|Johto}} || {{sort|72|3=Sunday afternoon}} || Gives away {{evostone|Water Stone}}s
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Fisherman}} Kyler || {{rt|12|Kanto}} || Thursday afternoon ||
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Picnicker}} Tiffany || {{rt|43|Johto}} || {{sort|32|3=Tuesday afternoon}} || Gives away [[Escape item|Poké Dolls]]{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Camper}} Tanner || {{rt|13|Kanto}} || Monday night || Gives away [[Sun Stone]]s
|-
|-
|| {{tc|PokéManiac}} Brent || {{rt|43|Johto}} || {{sort|21|3=Monday morning}}
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Hiker}} Kenny || {{rt|13|Kanto}} || Saturday afternoon ||
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Vance || {{rt|44|Johto}} || {{sort|43|3=Wednesday night}} || Gives away {{DL|Vitamin|Carbos}}{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Young Couple}} Tim & Sue || {{rt|13|Kanto}} || Friday afternoon ||
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Fisherman}} [[Wilton]] || {{rt|44|Johto}} || {{sort|51|3=Thursday morning}} || Calls during a {{p|Remoraid}} swarm{{sup/2|GS}} and gives away various [[Poké Ball]]s{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Josh || {{rt|14|Kanto}} || Tuesday night || Gives away [[Shiny Stone]]s
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Black Belt}} Kenji || {{rt|45|Johto}} || {{sort|80|3=Random}} || Gives away {{DL|Vitamin|PP Up}}s during random lunch breaks at noon{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|School Kid}} Torin || {{rt|14|Kanto}} || Wednesday night ||
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Hiker}} Parry || {{rt|45|Johto}} || {{sort|62|3=Friday afternoon}} || Calls during a {{p|Marill}} swarm{{sup/2|GSC}}, and gives away {{DL|Vitamin|Iron}}{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|School Kid}} Billy || {{rt|15|Kanto}} || Friday night || Gives hints on a specific Gym Leader which helps with collecting their phone number.
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Picnicker}} Erin || {{rt|46|Johto}} || {{sort|73|3=Saturday night}} || Gives away {{DL|Vitamin|Calcium}}{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Teacher}} Hillary || {{rt|15|Kanto}} || Thursday night ||
|-
|-
|| Safari Warden [[Baoba]]{{sup/4|HGSS}} || [[Johto Safari Zone]] || || Gives phone number on {{rt|39|Johto}}
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Twins}} Kay & Tia || {{rt|15|Kanto}} || Saturday night || Give away [[Oval Stone]]s
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Doug || {{rt|2|Kanto}} || {{sort|41|3=Wednesday morning}}
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Biker}} Aiden || {{rt|17|Kanto}} || Monday morning || Gives away [[Dawn Stone]]s
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Bug Catcher}} Rob || {{rt|2|Kanto}} || {{sort|61|3=Friday morning}}
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Biker}} Ernest || {{rt|17|Kanto}} || Sunday afternoon ||
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Fisherman}} Kyle || {{rt|12|Kanto}} || {{sort|42|3=Wednesday afternoon}}
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Biker}} Reese || {{rt|17|Kanto}} || Sunday night || Gives away [[Dusk Stone]]s
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Fisherman}} Kyler || {{rt|12|Kanto}} || {{sort|52|3=Thursday afternoon}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Beth{{sup/2|GSC}}/Jamie{{sup/4|HGSS}} || {{rt|26|Kanto}} || Friday afternoon ||
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Camper}} Tanner || {{rt|13|Kanto}} || {{sort|23|3=Monday night}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Gaven || {{rt|26|Kanto}} || Thursday morning ||
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Hiker}} Kenny || {{rt|13|Kanto}} || {{sort|72|3=Saturday afternoon}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Reena || {{rt|27|Kanto}} || Sunday morning ||
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Young Couple}} Tim & Sue || {{rt|13|Kanto}} || {{sort|62|3=Friday afternoon}}
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Jose || {{rt|27|Kanto}} || Saturday night || Gives away [[Star Piece]]s{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|}
 
=====Gym Leaders=====
{{main|Fighting Dojo/Generation IV}}
In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver only, the player can register the phone numbers of Gym Leaders. If the player calls a Gym Leader at a specific time, they will agree to a [[Rematch#Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|rematch]], which will be conducted at [[Saffron City]]'s [[Fighting Dojo]]. All Gym Leaders have the title "Leader" in the Pokégear.
 
After entering the [[Hall of Fame]], the player can obtain Gym Leaders' phone numbers. In order to obtain their phone number, the player must meet certain requirements, often requiring them to talk to the Gym Leader in a certain location (outside of their Gym), which they only appear in at certain times or on certain days of the week.
 
After obtaining the {{Badge|Earth}}, if the player has a Gym Leader's phone number, they can call them at certain times of day to schedule a rematch. If the player calls at the right time on the right day, the Gym Leader will always accept the rematch. Once they have accepted the rematch, the player can battle them at [[Saffron City]]'s [[Fighting Dojo]]. Any number of Gym Leaders can be present in the Fighting Dojo at once.
 
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#73B1B7; border:3px solid #7A8B8B"
! Leader !! Time and location of phone number !! Rematch call time
|-
| [[Falkner]] || Mondays in the [[Celadon City]] [[Celadon Department Store|Department Store]] 4F; must have beaten Janine; any time || Saturday morning
|-
| [[Bugsy]] || Thursdays in [[Viridian Forest]]; any time || Thursday afternoon
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Josh || {{rt|14|Kanto}} || {{sort|33|3=Tuesday night}} || Gives away {{evostone|Shiny Stone}}s{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| [[Whitney]] || Any day in the [[Goldenrod City]] [[Goldenrod Department Store|Department Store]] 6F; between 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM || Saturday afternoon
|-
|-
|| {{tc|School Kid}} Torin || {{rt|14|Kanto}} || {{sort|43|3=Wednesday night}}
| [[Morty]] || Mondays and Tuesdays on the [[Bellchime Trail]]; any time || Tuesday night
|-
|-
|| {{tc|School Kid}} Billy || {{rt|15|Kanto}} || {{sort|63|3=Friday night}}
| [[Chuck]] || Any day from [[Chuck's wife]]; any time || Wednesday night
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Teacher}} Hillary || {{rt|15|Kanto}} || {{sort|53|3=Thursday night}}
| [[Jasmine]] || Any day in the {{ci|Olivine}} Café; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM}} || Wednesday afternoon
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Twins}} Kay & Tia || {{rt|15|Kanto}} || {{sort|73|3=Saturday night}}
| [[Pryce]] || Any morning by the [[Lake of Rage]]; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM}} || Monday morning
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Biker}} Aiden || {{rt|17|Kanto}} || {{sort|21|3=Monday morning}}
| [[Clair]] || Any morning in the [[Dragon's Den]]; must have beaten [[Lance]] and her in a double battle; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM}} || Friday night
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Biker}} Ernest || {{rt|17|Kanto}} || {{sort|12|3=Sunday afternoon}}
| [[Brock]] || Any day in [[Diglett's Cave]]; must have beaten Blue; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM}} || Saturday night
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Biker}} Reese || {{rt|17|Kanto}} || {{sort|13|3=Sunday night}}
| [[Misty]] || Any day on {{rt|25|Kanto}} (unless {{p|Suicune}} is present); must have beaten Blue; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM}} || Wednesday morning
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Ace Trainer|Cooltrainer}} Beth{{sup/2|GSC}} || {{rt|26|Kanto}} || {{sort|62|3=Friday afternoon}}
| [[Lt. Surge]] || Any day by the [[Kanto Power Plant]] after {{p|Zapdos}} is captured and the player is {{pkmn2|walking}} with a {{p|Pikachu}}; must have beaten Blue; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM}} || Friday morning
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Jamie{{sup/4|HGSS}} || {{rt|26|Kanto}} || {{sort|62|3=Friday afternoon}}
| [[Erika]] || Saturdays and Sundays by the [[Celadon City]] fountain; must have beaten Blue; between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM || Sunday morning
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Gaven || {{rt|26|Kanto}} || {{sort|51|3=Thursday morning}}
| [[Sabrina]] || Fridays at the [[Olivine City]] harbor; must have S.S. Ticket; any time || Sunday afternoon
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Ace Trainer}} Reena || {{rt|27|Kanto}} || {{sort|71|3=Sunday morning}}
| [[Janine]] || Any evening by the [[Pokémon League Reception Gate]]; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM}} || Monday afternoon
|-
|-
|| {{tc|Bird Keeper}} Jose || {{rt|27|Kanto}} || {{sort|73|3=Saturday night}} || Gives away {{DL|Valuable item|Star Piece}}s{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| [[Blaine]] || Tuesdays on [[Cinnabar Island]]; must have beaten Blue; any time || Tuesday afternoon
|-
|-
| {{ga|Blue}}
| Any day from [[Daisy Oak]], after having at least seven massages and showing her a Pokémon with full [[friendship]]; any time
| Sunday night
|}
|}
|}
====Gym Leader phone listing====
''See also [[Rematch#Gym Leader phone listing|Gym Leader Phone Listing (sub-section of Gym Leader Rematch)]]''.
The rematch concept is expanded in HeartGold and SoulSilver to allow players to [[Rematch#Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|rematch the Gym Leaders]] of Johto and Kanto. The phone numbers for most of the sixteen Leaders can be obtained after defeating the [[Elite Four]], but rematches with the Gym Leaders cannot be scheduled until the {{Badge|Earth}} has been obtained (i.e {{ga|Blue}} has been defeated). By speaking with them at the appropriate time and place, players can obtain their phone numbers. At a later, specified date, the player can call the Leader and ask for a rematch. The Leader will always accept, and the battle will be fought at [[Saffron City]]'s [[Fighting Dojo]].


{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #73B1B7; border: 5px solid #7A8B8B;"
=====Other characters=====
|-
{| class="roundtable sortable" style="background:#73B1B7; border:3px solid #7A8B8B"
|
! colspan="2" | Games !! rowspan="2" | Person !! rowspan="2" | Title !! rowspan="2" | Location !! class="unsortable" rowspan="2" | Notes
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #73B1B7; border-collapse:collapse;"
|- class="blacklinks"
|- style="background:#73B1B7"
! style="width: 3em" | {{gameabbrev2|GSC}} !! style="width: 3em" | {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
! Leader !! Time and Location of Phone Number !! {{color2|000|Time#Generation IV|Time of Battle}}
|-
|-
|| [[Falkner]] || Mondays in the [[Celadon City]] [[Celadon Department Store|Department Store]]; must have beaten Janine; any time || Saturday morning
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || {{jo|Mom}}{{sup/2|GSC}}/[[Mom (Johto)|Mother]]{{sup/4|HGSS}} || || [[New Bark Town]] || Saves the player's money and buys items. Cannot be removed from the phone in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal.
|-
|-
|| [[Bugsy]] || Thursdays in [[Viridian Forest]]; any time || Thursday afternoon
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || [[Professor Elm|Prof. Elm]] || Pokémon Professor{{sup/4|HGSS}} || [[New Bark Town]] || Calls about major events. Cannot be removed from the phone in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal.
|-
|-
|| [[Whitney]] || Any day in the [[Goldenrod City]] [[Goldenrod Department Store|Department Store]]; between 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM || Saturday afternoon
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || [[Professor Oak|Prof. Oak]] || Pokémon Professor || [[Pallet Town]] || Gives phone number when first met at [[Mr. Pokémon]]'s house; call him to have [[Pokédex]] rated.
|-
|-
|| [[Morty]] || Mondays and Tuesdays on the [[Bellchime Trail]]; any time || Tuesday night
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || [[Kurt]] || Poké Ball Creator || [[Azalea Town]] || Calls to tell the player that their [[Poké Ball]]s are ready
|-
|-
|| [[Chuck]] || Any day from [[Chuck's wife]]; any time || Wednesday night
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || [[Day-Care Couple|Day-C Lady]] || Day Care || {{rt|34|Johto}} ||
|-
|-
|| [[Jasmine]] || Any day in the {{ci|Olivine}} Café; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM}} || Wednesday afternoon
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || [[Day-Care Couple|Day-C Man]] || Day Care || {{rt|34|Johto}} || Calls when Pokémon left at the [[Pokémon Day Care|Day Care]] produce an {{pkmn|Egg}}. After he has given the player an Egg for the first time, they can choose whether he should call the player whenever he finds an Egg.
|-
|-
|| [[Pryce]] || Any morning by the [[Lake of Rage]]; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM}} || Monday morning
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Lyra}} || Childhood Friend || [[New Bark Town]] || Number is obtained from them when first visiting the Day Care Center on {{rt|34|Johto}}; when contacted, they will give information on how certain Pokémon will react to different areas
|-
|-
|| [[Clair]] || Any morning in the [[Dragon's Den]]; must have beaten [[Lance]] and her in a double battle; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM}} || Friday night
| {{No}} || {{Yes}} || [[Baoba]] || Safari Warden || [[Johto Safari Zone]] || Calls about expansions in the Safari Zone
|-
|-
|| [[Brock]] || Any day in [[Diglett's Cave]]; must have beaten Blue; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM}} || Saturday night
| {{Yes}} || {{No}} || [[Miracle Cycle|Bike Shop]] || || [[Goldenrod City]] || Calls when the player after they ride their [[Bike]] for 1024 steps to tell them they can keep it permanently.
|-
|-
|| [[Misty]] || Any day on {{rt|25|Kanto}} (unless {{p|Suicune}} is present); must have beaten Blue; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM}} || Wednesday morning
| {{Yes}} || {{Yes}} || [[Bill]] || Poké Maniac{{sup/4|HGSS}} || [[Goldenrod City]] || Calls when Bill's {{pkmn|Storage System|PC box}} is full{{sup/2|GSC}} or when every box is full.{{sup/4|HGSS}} Can be called to find out how much space is left in the current box{{sup/2|GSC}} or the entire storage system{{sup/4|HGSS}}.
|-
|-
|| [[Lt. Surge]] || Any day by the [[Power Plant]] after {{p|Zapdos}} is captured and the player is {{pkmn2|walking}} with a {{p|Pikachu}}; must have beaten Blue; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM}} || Friday morning
| {{Yes}}{{sup/2|C}} || {{Yes}} || [[Buena]] || [[Disc Jockey]]{{sup/2|C}}/Radio Personality{{sup/4|HGSS}} || [[Goldenrod City]] || Obtainable after getting 30 [[Blue Card]] points.{{sup/2|C}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
|-
|| [[Erika]] || Saturdays and Sundays by the [[Celadon City]] fountain; must have beaten Blue; between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM || Sunday morning
|-
|| [[Sabrina]] || Fridays at the [[Olivine City]] harbor; must have S.S. Ticket; any time || Sunday afternoon
|-
|| [[Janine]] || Any evening by the [[Pokémon League Reception Gate]]; {{DL|Time|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM}} || Monday afternoon
|-
|| [[Blaine]] || Tuesdays on [[Cinnabar Island]]; must have beaten Blue; any time || Tuesday afternoon
|-
|| {{ga|Blue}} || Any day from [[Daisy Oak]], after having at least seven massages and showing her a Pokémon with full happiness; any time || Sunday night
|-
|}
|}
|}


===Radio===
====Radio====
After acquiring a Radio Card from a quiz host at the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], the Radio function of the Pokégear can now be used. It allows the player to tune in to the various radio stations being broadcast from the two Radio Towers in [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Goldenrod (Johto)]] and [[Lavender Town#Kanto Radio Tower|Lavender (Kanto)]]. When traveling to Kanto, however, the EXPN Card must be obtained from the manager of the Kanto Radio Tower before all Kanto stations can be played in {{v|Crystal}}, and the Poké Flute station can be played in {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver,|s}} {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, and SoulSilver|s}} versions.
[[File:Pokégear Radio.png|240px|thumb|right|The radio interface in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}]]
[[File:Pokégear Radio HGSS.png|240px|thumb|right|The bottom screen of the radio interface in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}]]
{{main|Radio in the Pokémon world}}
After acquiring the '''Radio Card''' (Japanese: '''ラジオカード''' ''Radio Card'') from a quiz host at the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], the Radio function of the Pokégear can now be used. It allows the player to tune in to the various radio stations being broadcast from the two Radio Towers in [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Goldenrod (Johto)]] and [[Pokémon Tower|Lavender (Kanto)]]. When traveling to Kanto, however, the '''EXPN Card''' (Japanese: '''かくちょうカード''' ''Expansion Card'') must be obtained from the manager of the Kanto Radio Tower before all Kanto stations can be played in {{v|Crystal}}, and the Poké Flute station can be played in {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver,|s}} {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, and SoulSilver|s}} versions.


The Radio usually allows the players to tune in to the local programs, allowing the player to get tips from [[Professor Oak]] and [[DJ Mary]] on Prof. Oak's Pokémon Talk, or to let the player tune in to specific channels such as [[Buena's Password]] to win prizes. However, the Radio is also capable of picking up other signals within its tunable range, thereby occasionally causing weird noises to be heard such as the Mysterious Transmissions coming from the [[Ruins of Alph]], or Team Rocket's evolution-forcing signals near the [[Lake of Rage]].
The Radio usually allows the players to tune in to the local programs, allowing the player to get tips from [[Professor Oak]] and [[DJ Mary]] on Prof. Oak's Pokémon Talk, or to let the player tune in to specific channels such as {{DL|Radio in the Pokémon world|Buena's Password}} to win prizes. However, the Radio is also capable of picking up other signals within its tunable range, thereby occasionally causing weird noises to be heard such as the Mysterious Transmissions coming from the [[Ruins of Alph]], or Team Rocket's evolution-forcing signals near the [[Lake of Rage]].


During Team Rocket's takeover of the Goldenrod Radio Tower, all other stations were being replaced by the Team Rocket Announcement.
During Team Rocket's takeover of the Goldenrod Radio Tower, all other stations were being replaced by the Team Rocket Announcement.


The Radio function also works when the Pokégear is not in use, allowing the player to play tunes from a specific radio show when on the move. Some tunes even affect how wild Pokémon appear, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, when {{DL|DJ|Ben}} from the [[Pokémon Music Channel]] occasionally broadcasts the {{DL|Pokémon Music Channel|Hoenn Sound}} or {{DL|Pokémon Music Channel|Sinnoh Sound}} to allow the player to attract wild Pokémon native to [[Hoenn]] or [[Sinnoh]].
The Radio function also works when the Pokégear is not in use, allowing the player to play tunes from a specific radio show when on the move, even when the player uses {{m|Surf}} on a water area (though the radio will stop playing after getting out of the water). Some tunes even affect how wild Pokémon appear, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, when {{DL|DJ|Ben}} from the {{DL|Radio in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Music Channel}} occasionally broadcasts the Hoenn Sound or Sinnoh Sound to allow the player to attract wild Pokémon native to [[Hoenn]] or [[Sinnoh]].
 
=====Generation II=====
In Generation II when the Radio was first introduced, the interface features an interactive box at the top right corner, consisting of a number line divided into 'channels' and a slider that is controlled by the up (slider moves right) and down (slider moves left) buttons. The channels range from 0.5 to 20.5, and when the slider reaches a correct channel, a program will play (in this case, 4.5 for Prof. Oak's Pokémon Talk). Most of the screen shows the name of the program and a large space for the dialog box to appear.
 
=====Generation IV=====
In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the radio function makes a return, but the interface changed drastically from [[Generation II]]. Most of the dialog and the reception icon is now shown at the top screen, while tuning can be done at the bottom screens. Tuning is done in two ways: moving a rounded indicator around the circular area using the stylus, or by selecting one of the four buttons at the side of the circular area, which directly tunes the radio to a pre-set Radio Station. (The Mysterious Transmission and the Poké Flute have to be manually tuned using the stylus.)
 
Programs in HeartGold and SoulSilver are now more varied; Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk will update the player on recent [[Mass outbreak|swarm]], while a {{DL|Radio in the Pokémon world|Variety Channel}} features a documentary and radio play. The broadcast timings for Buena's Password have also been changed, allowing her program to be received for one out of every three hours. Most programs are also not limited to their respective broadcast regions; the four main stations can be heard in both [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]]. While the radio is playing, regardless of what channel the player is on, when a Pokémon is talked to, will say the following quotes:
 
{{incomplete|section|needs=More quotes}}
 
''<Pokémon> is jumping for joy!''
 
''<Pokémon>'s cheeks are becoming rosy!''


====Generation II====
''Whoa! <Pokémon> suddenly danced in happiness!''
[[File:Pokégear Radio.png|240px|thumb|right|The radio interface in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}]]
 
In Generation II when the Radio was first introduced, the interface features an interactive box at the top right corner, consisting of a number line divided into 'channels' and a slider that is controlled by the up (slider moves right) and down (slider moves left) buttons. The channels range from 0 to 20.5, and when the slider reaches a correct channel, a program will play (in this case, 4.5 for Prof. Oak's Pokémon Talk). Most of the screen shows the name of the program and a large space for the dialog box to appear.
''Whoa! <Pokémon> suddenly hugged you!''
 
''<Pokémon> is happy but shy!''
 
''<Pokémon> suddenly started walking closer!''


The following lists the shows available in Generation II:
''<Pokémon> gave you a sunny look!''


''See also [[Goldenrod Radio Tower#Broadcasted programs|Broadcasted programs in Goldenrod Radio Tower]].''
''<Pokémon> gives you a happy look and a smile!''
{| align="center" width="100% <!--class="expandable"--> style="{{roundy|15px}}; background: #{{locationcolor/light|building}}; border: 5px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}};"
|-
! Radio shows in Generation II
|-
|
{| class="sortable" cellspacing="2" width="100%" align="center" style="{{roundy|15px}} background:#{{locationcolor/dark|building}}; border:3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}};"
|- style="background:#73B1B7"
! class="roundytl" width=20% style="text-align:center" | Program
! width=10% | Host(s)
! width=10% | Channel
! class="roundytr" width=50% | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokédex Show]]
| (no host)
| 4.5 (Johto)<br><small>4 AM-10 AM only</small>
| A show that broadcasts [[Pokédex]] entries gathered by the player.
|-style="background:#FFF"
| [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk]]
| [[DJ Mary|Mary]] and {{prof|Oak}}
| 4.5 (Johto)<br><small>10 AM-4 AM only</small>
| Talk show discussing locations where Pokémon can be found.
|-style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Music Channel|Pokémon Music]]
| {{DL|DJ|Ben}}
| 7.5 (Johto)
| Broadcasts different music of different effects depending on the [[days of the week|day of the week]].
|-style="background:#FFF"
| [[Lucky Channel]]
| {{DL|DJ|Reed}}
| 8.5 (Johto)
| Broadcasts one ID per week; Trainers who come to the welcome center with a Pokémon whose ID is similar will win a prize.
|-style="background:#FFF"
| [[Buena's Password]] <small>(Crystal only)</small>
| [[Buena]]
| 10.5 (Johto)
| Broadcasts one password per night between 6 PM-12 AM; Trainers who come to Buena and recite the password can get points redeemable for prizes.
|-style="background:#FFF"
| Mysterious Transmission <br><small>(Un(kn)own Radio Station)</small>
| {{p|Unown}}
| 13.5 (Johto)
| Strange noises will play. Only when the player is at [[Ruins of Alph]].
|-style="background:#FFF"
| [[Places and People]]
| {{DL|DJ|Lily}}
| 16.5 (Kanto)
| Talk show discussing [[Kanto]] locations or Trainers the player has faced. Requires EXPN Card in {{game|Crystal}}.
|-style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Music Channel|Let's All Sing]]
| {{DL|DJ|Fern}}
| 18.5 (Kanto)
| Broadcasts different music of different effects depending on the day of the week. Requires EXPN Card in {{game|Crystal}}.
|-style="background:#FFF"
| [[Poké Flute]]
| (no host)
| 20.0 (Kanto)
| Plays Poké Flute music. Used to awaken {{p|Snorlax}}. Requires EXPN Card.
|-style="background:#FFF"
| Radio Transmission <br><small>Team Rocket evolution signal</small>
| [[Team Rocket HQ]]
| 20.5 (Johto)
| An eerie tune plays over and over. Only plays in [[Mahogany Town]], {{rt|43|Johto}}, and [[Lake of Rage]]. No longer plays when the player has cleared the Team Rocket HQ.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| class="roundybl" | Team Rocket Announcement
| [[Team Rocket]]
| All stations (Johto)
| class="roundybr" | Plays on all stations once Team Rocket has succeeded in taking over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Radio Tower]]. A Team Rocket executive announces over the airwaves that they have rejoined, and pleads their boss, [[Giovanni]], to come out of hiding and rejoin them. Begins playing once the player has obtained seven Badges; no longer plays when Team Rocket disbands.
|}
|}


====Generation IV====
''<Pokémon> began poking you in the stomach!''
[[File:Pokégear Radio HGSS.png|240px|thumb|right|The bottom screen of the radio interface in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}]]
In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the radio function makes a return, but the interface changed drastically from [[Generation II]]. Most of the dialog and the reception icon is now shown at the top screen, while tuning can be done at the bottom screens. Tuning is done in two ways: moving a rounded indicator around the circular area using the stylus, or by selecting one of the four buttons at the side of the circular area, which directly tunes the radio to a pre-set Radio Station. (The Mysterious Transmission and the Poké Flute have to be manually tuned using the stylus.)


Programs in HeartGold and SoulSilver are now more varied; Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk will update the player on recent [[Pokémon outbreak|swarm]], while a [[Variety Channel]] features a documentary and radio play. The broadcast timings for [[Buena's Password]] have also been changed, allowing her program to be received for one out of every three hours. Most programs are also not limited to their respective broadcast regions; the four main stations can be heard in both [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].
They will not say the following quotes unless friendly towards the trainer.


The following lists the shows available in Generation IV:
==Appearance==
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{soulsilver color dark}}; background: #{{soulsilver color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lyra Pokégear Masters.png|100px]]
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| Model of {{color2|000|Kris (Masters)|Kris}}'s Pokégear from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
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|- style="background:#{{silver color}}"
! class="roundytl" width=20% style="text-align:center" | Program
! width=10% | Host(s)
! class="roundytr" width=60% | Description
|- style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}"
!colspan="3"| Station 1 (top-left)
|- style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}"
| [[Pokémon Music Channel|Pokémon Music]]
| {{DL|DJ|Ben}}
| Broadcasts different music of different effects depending on the [[days of the week|day of the week]].
|- style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}"
!colspan="3"| Station 2 (top-right)
|- style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}"
| [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk]]
| [[DJ Mary|Mary]] and {{prof|Oak}}
| Talk show discussing locations where semi-rare Pokémon can be found. Also broadcasts updates on [[Pokémon outbreak|swarms]] and where Sinnoh/Hoenn and other Pokémon currently reside after receiving the National Pokédex.
|- style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}"
!colspan="3"| Station 3 (bottom-left)
|- style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}"
| [[Street Corner Channel]]
| {{DL|DJ|Snap}}
| Broadcasts a show called "Trainer Profiles", which describes a randomly selected Trainer class. Switches with the Town Channel every hour.
|-style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}"
| [[Town Channel]]
| Unknown
| Broadcasts a show called "That Town, These People" that selects the top 3 landmarks or persons in any given city or town. Switches with the Street Corner Channel every hour.
|- style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}"
!colspan="3"| Station 4 (bottom-right)
|-style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}"
| [[Variety Channel]]
| [[Silver Drama]]
| Broadcasts Pokémon Search party, Serial Radio Drama and the [[Buena's Password]] channel. The three programs rotate on an hourly basis throughout the day.
|-style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}"
| [[Buena's Password]] <br><small>(part of Variety Channel)</small>
| [[Buena]]
| Broadcasts one password every hour at 2 AM, 5 AM, 8 AM, 11 AM, 2 PM, 5 PM, 8 PM, and 11 PM; Trainers who come to Buena and recite the password can get points redeemable for prizes.
|- style="background:#{{heartgold color light}}"
!colspan="3"| Others (stations that have to be manually tuned, or otherwise)
|-style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}"
| [[Poké Flute]] <br><small>(manually tuned)</small>
| (no host)
| Plays Poké Flute music that is used to awaken {{p|Snorlax}}. Only plays in Kanto. Requires EXPN Card upgrade.<br>'''Tuning instructions:''' somewhere near the top, above stations 1 and 2.
|-style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}"
| Mysterious Transmission <br><small>(Un(kn)own Radio Station, manually tuned)</small>
| {{p|Unown}}
| When the player is at the [[Ruins of Alph]], strange noises will play and there will be no reception from other stations. It also increases the chance of encountering an {{p|Unown}} [[Form differences#Unown|shape]] the player has not yet encountered. Sounds similar to the [[Azure Flute]]. <br>'''Tuning instructions:''' somewhere in the center.
|-style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}"
| Radio Transmission <br><small>(Team Rocket evolution signal)</small>
| [[Team Rocket HQ]]
| An eerie tune plays over and over. Only plays in [[Mahogany Town]], {{rt|43|Johto}}, and [[Lake of Rage]] and causes interference that prevents the radio from tuning in to other stations. No longer plays when the player has cleared the Team Rocket HQ.
|-style="background:#{{soulsilver color light}}"
| class="roundybl"| Team Rocket Announcement
| [[Team Rocket]]
| class="roundybr"| Played on all stations after Team Rocket had succeeded in the taking over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Radio Tower]]. A Team Rocket executive announces over the airwaves that they have rejoined, and pleads their boss, [[Giovanni]], to come out of hiding and rejoin them. Begins playing once the player had defeated the seventh Gym leader, no longer plays when Team Rocket disbands.
<!--Not seven Badges, TR will still take over even if Chuck and Jasmine have not been defeated.-->
|}
|}
|}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:HGSS Pokégear anime.png|200px|right|thumb|Brock's Pokégear]]
===Main series===
In the anime, it is shown that the Pokégear has at least three designs, a black one, a white one, and a pink one. Several characters in the anime own Pokégears:
[[File:HGSS Pokégear anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Brock's Pokégear in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
* {{mov|Lisa}} lent hers to Ash so that he could keep in contact with Professor Oak in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]''.
[[File:GSC Pokégear anime.png|thumb|250px|Misty's Pokégear in the anime]]
* A Pokégear under the ownership of [[Jasmine]], the [[Olivine City|Olivine]] [[Gym Leader]] made a brief appearance in ''[[EP208|Fight for the Light]]''.
In the anime, it is shown that the Pokégear has at least three designs: a black one, a white one, and a pink one. Several characters in the anime own Pokégears:
* {{jo|Jimmy}}, {{jo|Marina}} and [[Vincent]] all own Pokégears. A plot point of ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' is that it includes a tracking system to show where the other Pokégears currently are.
* {{OBP|Lisa|M03}} lent hers to Ash so that he could keep in contact with Professor Oak in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''.
[[File:GSC Pokégear anime.png|200px|right|thumb|Misty's Pokégear]]
* A Pokégear under the ownership of [[Jasmine]] made a brief appearance in ''[[EP208|Fight for the Light]]''.
* {{an|Misty}} also owns one, so that she can keep in contact with [[The Sensational Sisters|her sisters]] at the [[Cerulean Gym]].
* {{jo|Jimmy}}, {{jo|Marina}}, and [[Vincent]] each own a Pokégear. A plot point of ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' is that it includes a tracking system to show where the other Pokégears currently are.
* {{an|Lyra}} owns the new version of the Pokégear, and she owns a pink model. Likewise, her friend [[Khoury]] owns a blue model.  
* {{an|Misty}} also owns a Pokégear, so that she can keep in contact with [[The Sensational Sisters|her sisters]] at the [[Cerulean Gym]]. It first appeared in ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa-Hanger]]''.
* {{an|Lyra}} owns the new version of the Pokégear, and she owns a pink model. Likewise, her friend [[Khoury]] owns a blue model.
* {{an|Brock}} received his own Pokégear at the end of ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]'' when he was given one by [[Khoury's father]]. It has been used fairly regularly by him since then, normally being used by Brock to track the group's location (similar to how [[Max]] did with the [[PokéNav]]).
* {{an|Brock}} received his own Pokégear at the end of ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]'' when he was given one by [[Khoury's father]]. It has been used fairly regularly by him since then, normally being used by Brock to track the group's location (similar to how [[Max]] did with the [[PokéNav]]).
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===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Pokégear PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Lance's Pokégear in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[File:Ethan PG.png|thumb|250px|Ethan's Pokégear in Pokémon Generations]]
Two Pokégears appeared in ''[[PG04|The Lake of Rage]]'', with one owned by [[Lance]] and another owned by {{ga|Ethan}}. They were used by the two to communicate while they were taking down the [[Team Rocket HQ]].
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Pokégear Adventures.png|thumb|150px|The Pokégear in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Pokégear Adventures.png|thumb|The Pokégear in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Galactic Pokégear Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Cyrus's Pokégear in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Galactic Pokégear Adventures.png|thumb|Cyrus's Pokégear in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
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The Pokégear is the Pokémon world's equivalent of a cellular phone, albeit with more functions, such as the Map Card. The Pokégear has seen less usage since the introduction of the [[Xtransceiver]] and the [[Holo Caster]].
The Pokégear is often used in Pokémon Adventures, first appearing in the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}. The Pokégear is the Pokémon world's equivalent of a cellular phone, albeit with more functions such as a Map Card. In addition to the [[Johto]] [[Pokédex holder]]s, {{adv|Red}}, {{adv|Blue}}, {{adv|Green}}, and {{adv|Ruby}} also possess one. [[Misty]], [[Erika]], [[Norman]], [[Juan]], [[Byron]], [[Riley]], [[Wallace]], [[Volkner]], and {{EF|Flint}} are also seen to own a Pokégear. [[Cyrus]] was seen with a special Pokégear that had the [[Team Galactic]] symbol around the screen.
 
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
The Pokégear is often used in Pokémon Adventures, first appearing in this chapter. Some [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]] [[Pokédex holder]]s have a Pokégear.
 
In addition to its role as a cellular phone, the Pokégear can also be used as a remote control. The [[Masked Man]] used a special Pokégear to control his ice copy by {{wp|Morse code}}, allowing him to be in two places at once and thus help conceal [[Pryce|his true identity]].
 
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
It was shown that {{adv|Ruby}} also possesses a Pokégear, as he moved to [[Hoenn]] from Johto.


In addition to its role as a cellular phone, the Pokégear can also be used as a remote control. It played a large role in the development of the [[Masked Man]]; this gadget was used to send signals to his Pokémon so that the Masked Man and his alter ego could be in "two places at one time."
Ruby explained to Sapphire how a password from the Pokégear is needed to operate an aircar, having learned how to do so from his mentor [[Wallace]].


Later in the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}, Ruby explained to Sapphire how a password is needed to operate an aircar, having learned how to do so from his mentor.
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
[[Cyrus]] was seen with a special Pokégear that had the [[Team Galactic]] symbol around the screen.
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==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
Both iterations of the Pokégear appear as cards in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
[[File:Pokégear3.0ScarletViolet186.jpg|200px|thumb|Pokégear 3.0]]
 
{{main|Pokégear 3.0 (HeartGold & SoulSilver 96)}}
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Trainer|char=yes}}
'''Pokégear 3.0''' is an {{TCG|Item card}} that was first introduced in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the Japanese LEGEND Era, as part of the {{TCG|SoulSilver Collection}}. This {{TCG|Trainer card}} allows a player to look at the top 7 cards of their deck, reveal a {{TCG|Supporter card}} they find there, and put it into their hand. The other cards are then shuffled back into the deck.
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|PokéGear|88}}|type=Trainer|enset=Neo Genesis|enrarity=Rare|ennum=88/111|jpsetlink=Neo Genesis|jpset=Gold, Silver, to a New World...|jprarity=Rare}}
{{-}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Pokégear 3.0|96}}|type=Trainer|enset=HeartGold & SoulSilver|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=96/123|jpsetlink=HeartGold & SoulSilver|jpset=SoulSilver Collection|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=064/070}}
{{cardlist/footer|Trainer}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Music from the Pokégear doesn't stop when the player uses {{m|Surf}}; however, it does stop when the player gets out of the water.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, {{ga|Ethan}}'s icon on the Pokégear's map depicts his hat with black sides while his [[Pokédex]] icon depicts his hat with yellow sides. This may be a leftover from the conversion of his [[Generation II]] design (where the front of his hat was all black and the back was all yellow) to his [[Generation IV]] design (where the sides of his hat are black and the middle is yellow).
*In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Pokégear's map displays Ethan's icon's hat with black sides, however the [[Pokédex]] display Ethan's icon's hat with yellow sides. This may be a leftover from conversion from his Generation II design (where the front of his hat was all black and the back was all yellow) to his Generation IV design (where the sides of his hat are black and the middle is yellow).


==Names==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=寶可裝置 ''Bǎokě-Zhuāngzhì''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>寶可齒輪 ''Bǎokě-Chǐlún''{{tt|*|TCG}}<br>宝可梦齿轮 ''Bǎokěmèng Chǐlún''{{tt|*|Adventures (new Jilin edition)}}<br>神奇寶貝裝置 / 神奇宝贝装置 ''Shénqíbǎobèi Zhuāngzhì''{{tt|*|Anime, Adventures (first Jilin edition)}}<br>神奇寶貝錶 ''Shénqíbǎobèi Biǎo''{{tt|*|Adventures (Ching Win)}}<br>神奇宝贝金表 ''Shénqíbǎobèi Jīnbiǎo''{{tt|*|Pokémon Pocket Monsters (Jilin)}}
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|- style="vertical-align:top"
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''Map Card''
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|zh_cmn=地圖卡 ''Dìtú Kǎ''
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''Radio Card''
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''EXPN Card''
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|de=Zusatzset
|it=Scheda Espansione<br>Scheda {{tt|Esp.|Espansione}}{{sup/2|GSC}}
|ko=확장 카드 ''{{tt|Hwakjang Card|Expansion Card}}''
|es=Tarjeta Expansión{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>Tarjeta Expn{{sup/2|GSC}}<br>{{tt|Tar.|Tarjeta}} Expn{{sup/2|GSC}}
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Blue Pokégear in HeartGold and SoulSilver
Pink Pokégear in HeartGold and SoulSilver
Pokégear artwork from Generation II

Pokémon Gear (Japanese: ポケモンギア Pokémon Gear), mostly known as Pokégear (Japanese: ポケギア Pokégear), is an electronic device found in Johto. It looks like a large, advanced wristwatch with the Silph Co. logo on it. Similar devices and systems are the PokéNav, the Pokétch, the C-Gear, and the Player Search System.

In the core series games

The player receives a Pokégear from their mother at the start of their journey in the Generation II games and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. The Pokégear is an important tool for Trainers, some see it necessary to have one on a Trainer's adventure. The player is able to have access to the Pokégear by selecting it from the menu. In Generation II, the Pokégear option on the menu is rendered as "POKéGEAR". At that, it is easy to navigate through the Pokégear by selecting through four different functions located at the top-left of the screen. It displays the map of the region, names of previously fought Trainers, and the current time. It also allows players to call registered Trainers. Certain functions need to be unlocked during the game by receiving special expansion cards.

The Pokégear returns in the Generation IV remakes, HeartGold and SoulSilver. The interface has been completely redesigned, using both screens on the Nintendo DS. The top will always display the time function on the Pokégear, while the touch screen will display the other different functions of the Pokégear, as well as selecting other functions using the touch screen. The outer aesthetics of the Pokégear have changed abruptly as well. The whole Pokégear is a flip top, while the bottom section of the Pokégear is used to scan special expansion cards to upgrade it with other functions. Its color skin is changeable between blue (standard for male players), pink (standard for female players), a Team Rocket theme, a Japanese dojo theme, a Pokémon League theme, and teal-and-white with a Silph Co. theme.

Functions

The Pokégear's functionality comes from the several features and applications that can be installed in it, making it extensible. Many people are willing to give away special expansion cards to upgrade the Pokégear with other functions. In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, there are 4 available functions, two of which are included with the Pokégear. The rest are not available at the start but can be received at a later time.

Time

Included in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal with the Pokégear, the time function is the most basic feature. The Pokégear will digitally display the time of day using the 12-hour AM/PM format as well as the day of the week. It runs off the time that the player input at the beginning of the game.

A glitch in Gold and Silver will change the day if the functions are scrolled through; this was addressed in Crystal.

In non-Japanese releases of Gold, Silver, and Crystal and non-Korean releases of Gold and Silver, the player's Mom will set daylight saving time accordingly, except if it's between 11:00 PM and 12:59 AM in-game, in which the game prevents this due to the day of the week changing. When this occurs, she will claim that she lost the instruction booklet for the Pokégear, although not during the initial setup process.

In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the time will always be displayed on the top screen of the DS. However, unlike in Gold, Silver, and Crystal, the time is displayed using the 24-hour format instead of the 12-hour format and runs on the Nintendo DS's internal clock, much like the Pokétch. There is also a wireless signal measurement next to the time, though it has no purpose and always displays the same.

Map

Main article: Town Map → Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal
Main article: Town Map → Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

The Town Map is available as a Pokégear feature, displaying maps of Kanto and Johto.

Phone

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Reason: What's the chance of trainers challenging the player on any day?
The phone function in HeartGold and SoulSilver
The phone function in Generation II

The Pokégear has a phone feature, allowing the user to make calls to and receive calls from people whose phone numbers they have registered. This allows the player to talk to other characters and learn information from them, such as battling tips or when rare Pokémon appear. Trainers with whom the player has exchanged numbers may also sometimes call the player to request a rematch, in which they will use higher-level Pokémon than during their initial battle.

The phone can also store numbers of other important people, like the player's Mom or Professor Elm. Mom will also ring every so often, telling the player about the money she has saved (if opted for by the player) and occasionally spending that money on decorations for the player's bedroom or items such as Super Potions for the player.

In Generation II, the phone can only store 10 phone numbers; since Mom and Professor Elm's phone numbers cannot be deleted, the player only has 8 discretionary phone number slots. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the phone has no limit on how many numbers can be stored, and it is no longer possible to delete phone numbers.

In Generation II, when the player receives a phone call, the call is automatically answered, with text being displayed on the screen immediately. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, when someone calls the player, the Pokégear rings but the player does not have to answer it; while ringing, the Pokégear icon on the lower screen bounces while a ringing sound plays, and the name of the person calling is displayed.

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Trainers will only begin calling the player for rematches once the player has collected seven Badges and defeated Team Rocket at the Radio Tower in Goldenrod City. In addition, once the Radio Tower has been saved, the player can call registered Trainers to arrange rematches with them without having to wait for the respective Trainers to call the player. Each Trainer has a specific time during a specific day each week where they will accept a rematch when called; if they are called at any other time of the week, they will use their usual script, and a rematch will not be arranged. When a Trainer is called at the appropriate time, as long as the player is not at the same route or location as the Trainer, they will accept the challenge of a rematch and can then be battled at their original location with higher-level Pokémon at any later point in time (though, once the rematch has taken place, the player will need to call or be called again in order to carry out another rematch). Additionally to further power up the Trainer's team in two additional phases, entering the Hall of Fame and later collecting all 16 Badges are the necessary requirements for these power-ups as long as each incarnation of that Trainers' team is fought at least once. If a rematch with a Trainer has been arranged but not carried out, a red exclamation point will appear next to the name of the Trainer's location on the Pokégear map (unless it is against a Gym Leader, in which Saffron City will not have the exclamation point).

Trainers
Games Person Location RematchCHGSS Notes
GSC HGSS
✔ ✔ Youngster Joey Route 30 Monday afternoon Gives away HP Up after defeating him in a rematchHGSS (fourth rematch onlyC).
✔ ✔ Bug Catcher Wade Route 31 Tuesday night Reminds player of the Bug-Catching Contest. Gives away Berries.CHGSS
✔ ✔ Picnicker Liz Route 32 Thursday afternoon
✔ ✔ Fisherman Ralph Route 32 Wednesday morning Calls during a Qwilfish swarmGSC
✔ ✔ Hiker Anthony Route 33 Friday night Calls during a Dunsparce swarmGSC
✔ ✔ Picnicker Gina Route 34 Sunday afternoon Gives away Leaf StonesCHGSS
✔ ✔ Camper Todd Route 34 Saturday morning Reminds player of the Goldenrod Department Store's bargain sale.C
✘ ✔ Youngster Ian Route 34 Saturday morning Gives away Berries after defeating him in a rematch
✔ ✔ Bug Catcher Arnie Route 35 Tuesday morning Calls during a Yanma swarm.GSC
✘ ✔ Firebreather Walt Route 35 Monday afternoon
✔ ✔ Juggler Irwin Route 35 Random Can be called for a rematch at anytime.GS Calls to chat about the player's achievements as they progress throughout the game. Cannot be called for a rematch.CHGSS
✘ ✔ Lass Krise National Park Sunday morning
✔ ✔ Pokéfan Beverly National Park Requires Marill in party to registerC. Gives away Nuggets.CHGSS. Cannot be called for a rematch.CHGSS
✔ ✔ School Kid Jack National Park Monday morning
✔ ✔ School Kid Alan Route 36 Wednesday afternoon Gives away Fire StonesCHGSS
✔ ✔ Lass Dana Route 38 Thursday night Gives away ThunderstonesCHGSS
✔ ✔ School Kid Chad Route 38 Friday morning Calls during a Snubbull swarm.GS
✔ ✔ Pokéfan Derek Route 39 Reminds player of the Bug-Catching Contest. Requires Pikachu in party to registerC. Gives away Nuggets.CHGSS. Cannot be called for a rematch.CHGSS
✘ ✔ Gentleman Alfred Olivine Lighthouse Tuesday afternoon
✔ ✔ Sailor Huey Olivine Lighthouse Wednesday night Gives away Protein after defeating him in a rematchHGSS (fourth rematch onlyC)
✔ ✔ Fisherman ChrisGS/TullyCHGSS Route 42 Sunday afternoonHGSS, Sunday nightC Gives away Water StonesCHGSS
✔ ✔ Picnicker Tiffany Route 43 Tuesday afternoon Requires Clefairy in party to registerC. Gives away Pink BowsC. Gives away Poké DollsHGSS
✔ ✔ PokéManiac Brent Route 43 Monday morning
✔ ✔ Bird Keeper Vance Route 44 Wednesday night Gives away Carbos after defeating him in a rematchHGSS (second rematch onlyC)
✔ ✔ Fisherman Wilton Route 44 Thursday morning Calls during a Remoraid swarmGS and gives away various Poké BallsCHGSS
✔ ✔ Black Belt Kenji Route 45 Random Gives away a PP Up every 2 to 5 days if visited in the afternoonC
Calling him between 12:00 pm and 12:59 pm, he may challenge the player for a rematch. Gives away a PP Up if defeated. Whether or not he will challenge the player on a given day is randomHGSS
✔ ✔ Hiker Parry Route 45 Friday afternoon Calls during a Marill swarmGS, and gives away Iron after defeating him in a rematchHGSS (second rematch onlyC)
✔ ✔ Picnicker Erin Route 46 Saturday night Gives away Calcium after defeating her in a rematchHGSS (second rematch onlyC)
✘ ✔ Bug Catcher Doug Route 2 Wednesday morning Gives away Berries
✘ ✔ Bug Catcher Rob Route 2 Friday morning Gives away Berries
✘ ✔ Fisherman Kyle Route 12 Wednesday afternoon
✘ ✔ Fisherman Kyler Route 12 Thursday afternoon
✘ ✔ Camper Tanner Route 13 Monday night Gives away Sun Stones
✘ ✔ Hiker Kenny Route 13 Saturday afternoon
✘ ✔ Young Couple Tim & Sue Route 13 Friday afternoon
✘ ✔ Bird Keeper Josh Route 14 Tuesday night Gives away Shiny Stones
✘ ✔ School Kid Torin Route 14 Wednesday night
✘ ✔ School Kid Billy Route 15 Friday night Gives hints on a specific Gym Leader which helps with collecting their phone number.
✘ ✔ Teacher Hillary Route 15 Thursday night
✘ ✔ Twins Kay & Tia Route 15 Saturday night Give away Oval Stones
✘ ✔ Biker Aiden Route 17 Monday morning Gives away Dawn Stones
✘ ✔ Biker Ernest Route 17 Sunday afternoon
✘ ✔ Biker Reese Route 17 Sunday night Gives away Dusk Stones
✔ ✔ Ace Trainer BethGSC/JamieHGSS Route 26 Friday afternoon
✔ ✔ Ace Trainer Gaven Route 26 Thursday morning
✔ ✔ Ace Trainer Reena Route 27 Sunday morning
✔ ✔ Bird Keeper Jose Route 27 Saturday night Gives away Star PiecesCHGSS
Gym Leaders
Main article: Fighting Dojo/Generation IV

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver only, the player can register the phone numbers of Gym Leaders. If the player calls a Gym Leader at a specific time, they will agree to a rematch, which will be conducted at Saffron City's Fighting Dojo. All Gym Leaders have the title "Leader" in the Pokégear.

After entering the Hall of Fame, the player can obtain Gym Leaders' phone numbers. In order to obtain their phone number, the player must meet certain requirements, often requiring them to talk to the Gym Leader in a certain location (outside of their Gym), which they only appear in at certain times or on certain days of the week.

After obtaining the Earth Badge, if the player has a Gym Leader's phone number, they can call them at certain times of day to schedule a rematch. If the player calls at the right time on the right day, the Gym Leader will always accept the rematch. Once they have accepted the rematch, the player can battle them at Saffron City's Fighting Dojo. Any number of Gym Leaders can be present in the Fighting Dojo at once.

Leader Time and location of phone number Rematch call time
Falkner Mondays in the Celadon City Department Store 4F; must have beaten Janine; any time Saturday morning
Bugsy Thursdays in Viridian Forest; any time Thursday afternoon
Whitney Any day in the Goldenrod City Department Store 6F; between 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Saturday afternoon
Morty Mondays and Tuesdays on the Bellchime Trail; any time Tuesday night
Chuck Any day from Chuck's wife; any time Wednesday night
Jasmine Any day in the Olivine Café; between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM Wednesday afternoon
Pryce Any morning by the Lake of Rage; between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM Monday morning
Clair Any morning in the Dragon's Den; must have beaten Lance and her in a double battle; between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM Friday night
Brock Any day in Diglett's Cave; must have beaten Blue; between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM Saturday night
Misty Any day on Route 25 (unless Suicune is present); must have beaten Blue; between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM Wednesday morning
Lt. Surge Any day by the Kanto Power Plant after Zapdos is captured and the player is walking with a Pikachu; must have beaten Blue; between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Friday morning
Erika Saturdays and Sundays by the Celadon City fountain; must have beaten Blue; between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM Sunday morning
Sabrina Fridays at the Olivine City harbor; must have S.S. Ticket; any time Sunday afternoon
Janine Any evening by the Pokémon League Reception Gate; between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM Monday afternoon
Blaine Tuesdays on Cinnabar Island; must have beaten Blue; any time Tuesday afternoon
Blue Any day from Daisy Oak, after having at least seven massages and showing her a Pokémon with full friendship; any time Sunday night
Other characters
Games Person Title Location Notes
GSC HGSS
✔ ✔ MomGSC/MotherHGSS New Bark Town Saves the player's money and buys items. Cannot be removed from the phone in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal.
✔ ✔ Prof. Elm Pokémon ProfessorHGSS New Bark Town Calls about major events. Cannot be removed from the phone in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal.
✘ ✔ Prof. Oak Pokémon Professor Pallet Town Gives phone number when first met at Mr. Pokémon's house; call him to have Pokédex rated.
✘ ✔ Kurt Poké Ball Creator Azalea Town Calls to tell the player that their Poké Balls are ready
✘ ✔ Day-C Lady Day Care Route 34
✘ ✔ Day-C Man Day Care Route 34 Calls when Pokémon left at the Day Care produce an Egg. After he has given the player an Egg for the first time, they can choose whether he should call the player whenever he finds an Egg.
✘ ✔ Ethan/Lyra Childhood Friend New Bark Town Number is obtained from them when first visiting the Day Care Center on Route 34; when contacted, they will give information on how certain Pokémon will react to different areas
✘ ✔ Baoba Safari Warden Johto Safari Zone Calls about expansions in the Safari Zone
✔ ✘ Bike Shop Goldenrod City Calls when the player after they ride their Bike for 1024 steps to tell them they can keep it permanently.
✔ ✔ Bill Poké ManiacHGSS Goldenrod City Calls when Bill's PC box is fullGSC or when every box is full.HGSS Can be called to find out how much space is left in the current boxGSC or the entire storage systemHGSS.
✔C ✔ Buena Disc JockeyC/Radio PersonalityHGSS Goldenrod City Obtainable after getting 30 Blue Card points.CHGSS

Radio

The radio interface in Gold, Silver, and Crystal
The bottom screen of the radio interface in HeartGold and SoulSilver
Main article: Radio in the Pokémon world

After acquiring the Radio Card (Japanese: ラジオカード Radio Card) from a quiz host at the Goldenrod Radio Tower, the Radio function of the Pokégear can now be used. It allows the player to tune in to the various radio stations being broadcast from the two Radio Towers in Goldenrod (Johto) and Lavender (Kanto). When traveling to Kanto, however, the EXPN Card (Japanese: かくちょうカード Expansion Card) must be obtained from the manager of the Kanto Radio Tower before all Kanto stations can be played in Crystal Version, and the Poké Flute station can be played in Gold, Silver, HeartGold, and SoulSilver versions.

The Radio usually allows the players to tune in to the local programs, allowing the player to get tips from Professor Oak and DJ Mary on Prof. Oak's Pokémon Talk, or to let the player tune in to specific channels such as Buena's Password to win prizes. However, the Radio is also capable of picking up other signals within its tunable range, thereby occasionally causing weird noises to be heard such as the Mysterious Transmissions coming from the Ruins of Alph, or Team Rocket's evolution-forcing signals near the Lake of Rage.

During Team Rocket's takeover of the Goldenrod Radio Tower, all other stations were being replaced by the Team Rocket Announcement.

The Radio function also works when the Pokégear is not in use, allowing the player to play tunes from a specific radio show when on the move, even when the player uses Surf on a water area (though the radio will stop playing after getting out of the water). Some tunes even affect how wild Pokémon appear, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, when Ben from the Pokémon Music Channel occasionally broadcasts the Hoenn Sound or Sinnoh Sound to allow the player to attract wild Pokémon native to Hoenn or Sinnoh.

Generation II

In Generation II when the Radio was first introduced, the interface features an interactive box at the top right corner, consisting of a number line divided into 'channels' and a slider that is controlled by the up (slider moves right) and down (slider moves left) buttons. The channels range from 0.5 to 20.5, and when the slider reaches a correct channel, a program will play (in this case, 4.5 for Prof. Oak's Pokémon Talk). Most of the screen shows the name of the program and a large space for the dialog box to appear.

Generation IV

In HeartGold and SoulSilver, the radio function makes a return, but the interface changed drastically from Generation II. Most of the dialog and the reception icon is now shown at the top screen, while tuning can be done at the bottom screens. Tuning is done in two ways: moving a rounded indicator around the circular area using the stylus, or by selecting one of the four buttons at the side of the circular area, which directly tunes the radio to a pre-set Radio Station. (The Mysterious Transmission and the Poké Flute have to be manually tuned using the stylus.)

Programs in HeartGold and SoulSilver are now more varied; Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk will update the player on recent swarm, while a Variety Channel features a documentary and radio play. The broadcast timings for Buena's Password have also been changed, allowing her program to be received for one out of every three hours. Most programs are also not limited to their respective broadcast regions; the four main stations can be heard in both Kanto and Johto. While the radio is playing, regardless of what channel the player is on, when a Pokémon is talked to, will say the following quotes:

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<Pokémon> is jumping for joy!

<Pokémon>'s cheeks are becoming rosy!

Whoa! <Pokémon> suddenly danced in happiness!

Whoa! <Pokémon> suddenly hugged you!

<Pokémon> is happy but shy!

<Pokémon> suddenly started walking closer!

<Pokémon> gave you a sunny look!

<Pokémon> gives you a happy look and a smile!

<Pokémon> began poking you in the stomach!

They will not say the following quotes unless friendly towards the trainer.

Appearance

Kris Pokégear Masters.png Lyra Pokégear Masters.png
Model of Kris's Pokégear from
Pokémon Masters EX 		Model of Lyra's Pokégear from
Pokémon Masters EX

In the anime

Main series

Brock's Pokégear in the anime
Misty's Pokégear in the anime

In the anime, it is shown that the Pokégear has at least three designs: a black one, a white one, and a pink one. Several characters in the anime own Pokégears:

Pokémon Generations

Lance's Pokégear in Pokémon Generations
Ethan's Pokégear in Pokémon Generations

Two Pokégears appeared in The Lake of Rage, with one owned by Lance and another owned by Ethan. They were used by the two to communicate while they were taking down the Team Rocket HQ.

In the manga

The Pokégear in Pokémon Adventures
Cyrus's Pokégear in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

The Pokégear is the Pokémon world's equivalent of a cellular phone, albeit with more functions, such as the Map Card. The Pokégear has seen less usage since the introduction of the Xtransceiver and the Holo Caster.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

The Pokégear is often used in Pokémon Adventures, first appearing in this chapter. Some Johto and Kanto Pokédex holders have a Pokégear.

In addition to its role as a cellular phone, the Pokégear can also be used as a remote control. The Masked Man used a special Pokégear to control his ice copy by Morse code, allowing him to be in two places at once and thus help conceal his true identity.

Ruby & Sapphire arc

It was shown that Ruby also possesses a Pokégear, as he moved to Hoenn from Johto.

Ruby explained to Sapphire how a password from the Pokégear is needed to operate an aircar, having learned how to do so from his mentor Wallace.

Diamond & Pearl arc

Cyrus was seen with a special Pokégear that had the Team Galactic symbol around the screen.

In the TCG

Pokégear 3.0
Main article: Pokégear 3.0 (HeartGold & SoulSilver 96)

Pokégear 3.0 is an Item card that was first introduced in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the Japanese LEGEND Era, as part of the SoulSilver Collection. This Trainer card allows a player to look at the top 7 cards of their deck, reveal a Supporter card they find there, and put it into their hand. The other cards are then shuffled back into the deck.

Trivia

  • In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Ethan's icon on the Pokégear's map depicts his hat with black sides while his Pokédex icon depicts his hat with yellow sides. This may be a leftover from the conversion of his Generation II design (where the front of his hat was all black and the back was all yellow) to his Generation IV design (where the sides of his hat are black and the middle is yellow).

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 寶可裝置 Poké-Jōngji*
寶可齒輪 Poké-Chílèuhn*
寵物小精靈裝置 Chúngmaht Síujīnglìhng Jōngji*
Mandarin 寶可裝置 Bǎokě-Zhuāngzhì*
寶可齒輪 Bǎokě-Chǐlún*
宝可梦齿轮 Bǎokěmèng Chǐlún*
神奇寶貝裝置 / 神奇宝贝装置 Shénqíbǎobèi Zhuāngzhì*
神奇寶貝錶 Shénqíbǎobèi Biǎo*
神奇宝贝金表 Shénqíbǎobèi Jīnbiǎo*
Denmark Flag.png Danish Pokégrej
Finland Flag.png Finnish Pokélaite (M03)
Pokégear (Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl)
France Flag.png European French PokéMatos
Germany Flag.png German PokéCom
Iceland Flag.png Icelandic Poké-tækið
Italy Flag.png Italian Pokégear
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포켓기어 Pokégear
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Pokéutstyr
Pokésendere*
Pokégear (Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl)
Poland Flag.png Polish Pok飹cze
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Pokégear (TCG, manga)
PokéTransmissor
Portugal Flag.png Portugal PokéTransmissor
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America PokéGear
PokéFono (TLoT)
Spain Flag.png Spain PokéGear (games, DP181)
PokéMóvil (TLoT, DP143-DP147)
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Pokéutrustning
Pokésändare*
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Pokégear

Map Card

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 地圖卡 Dìtú Kǎ
France Flag.png French Coupon CarteHGSS
Cpn CarteGSC
Germany Flag.png German Karten-Modul
Italy Flag.png Italian Scheda Mappa
South Korea Flag.png Korean 맵 카드 Map Card
Spain Flag.png Spanish Tarjeta Mapa
Tarj. MapaGSC

Radio Card

Language Title
France Flag.png French Coupon Radio
Germany Flag.png German Radio-Modul
Italy Flag.png Italian Scheda Radio
South Korea Flag.png Korean 라디오카드 Radio Card
Spain Flag.png Spanish Tarjeta Radio
Tarj.RadioGSC

EXPN Card

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 擴張卡 Kuòzhāng Kǎ
France Flag.png French Coupon d'ExpansionHGSS
Cpn Expan.GSC
Germany Flag.png German Zusatzset
Italy Flag.png Italian Scheda Espansione
Scheda Esp.GSC
South Korea Flag.png Korean 확장 카드 Hwakjang Card
Spain Flag.png Spanish Tarjeta ExpansiónHGSS
Tarjeta ExpnGSC
Tar. ExpnGSC



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