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A '''Pokémon Day Care''' is a place for [[Pokémon Trainer]]s to drop off their {{obp|Pokémon|species}} to be raised in the care of other people, either the [[Day-Care Couple]] or just the Day-Care Man. Pokémon in Day Care gain one [[Experience|experience point]] per step the player takes.
[[File:Pokémon Day Care Entrance LGPE.png|thumb|250px|Inside the Day Care on [[Kanto Route 5]]]]
A '''Pokémon Day Care''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン　{{tt|育て屋|そだてや}}''' ''Pokémon Day Care'') is a place for [[Pokémon Trainer]]s to drop off their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to be raised in the care of other people. Most locations are staffed by a [[Day-Care Couple]], but some are only staffed by a Day-Care Man and one is staffed by the Day Care Lad and his older sister. Pokémon in Day Care gain one [[Experience|experience point]] per step the player takes. Where it is possible to leave two Pokémon, it is also possible for them to {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} and produce {{pkmn|Egg}}s.


==Overview==
The Pokémon Day Care was removed after [[Generation VI]]. In [[Generation]]s {{gen|VII}} and {{gen|VIII}}, the [[Pokémon Nursery]] replaces it for breeding, while [[Poké Pelago#Isle Evelup|Isle Evelup in Poké Pelago]] and [[Poké Job]]s, respectively, replace its function of increasing experience and leveling up. In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], [[picnic]]s allow for breeding instead.
In the [[main series]], it is free to put a Pokémon into the Day Care, and costs {{pdollar}}100 plus an additional {{pdollar}}100 for each level gained to take a Pokémon out.


Many Trainers regard Day Cares as an inferior method of raising Pokémon for several reasons. Aside from the cost, which can rack up quickly for lower-level Pokémon (as they require less experience to gain a level than a higher-leveled one), Pokémon will not [[evolution|evolve]] while in Day Care, even if they meet the requirements to. The moves Pokémon learn while in Day Care are also based solely on level-up: if a Pokémon is raised to a level at which a new move would be learned, the topmost move in its current moveset (unless it is an HM move, in which case the game will find the first move that is not, however an HM move can be forgotten in [[Generation V]]) will be deleted, and the new move will be placed at the bottom of the moveset. This may result in a Pokémon learning unwanted moves, while forgetting ones which were carefully selected for it.
==In the core series games==
The player can leave their Pokémon at Pokémon Day Care, where they gain experience over time. At Pokémon Day Care centers that can raise two Pokémon at once, if the player leaves a compatible pair of Pokémon, they will produce a [[Pokémon Egg]] in a process known as [[Pokémon breeding]]. All Pokémon Day Care centers except those in [[Kanto]] and [[Orre]] can raise two Pokémon at once, facilitating Pokémon breeding.


Day Cares do have their uses, however. Because of the way in which Pokémon are leveled up, a player can leave a low-level Pokémon that he or she needs to evolve for the [[Pokédex]] in Day Care, journey around for a short while, and pick up the Pokémon, ready for evolution. Another prominent use, of course, is for {{pkmn|breeding}}.
Leaving a Pokémon at the Day Care is free, but withdrawing it will cost {{PDollar}}100 plus an additional {{PDollar}}100 for each level the Pokémon has gained while in Day Care. Any Pokémon left in the Day Care is completely healed.


Aside from Day Cares in [[Orre]] and [[Kanto]], which raise only one Pokémon at a time, all Day Cares can raise two Pokémon at once, and if the Pokémon are of opposite genders (or are with a Ditto) and in the same [[egg group]], an {{pkmn|egg}} may be produced.
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the Pokémon Day Care will initially only raise one Pokémon at a time; two Pokémon may be left after the player has received the [[Bicycle]] in [[Nimbasa City]]. In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, the Pokémon Day Care is not accessible until the player has entered the [[Hall of Fame]], as [[Skyarrow Bridge]] is blocked until the player has completed the game.


In {{g|Colosseum}}, if a [[Shadow Pokémon]] is left at Day Care, it will gradually be purified, however, this is not possible in {{Pokémon XD}}, as Shadow Pokémon are no longer allowed to be raised in Day Care.
===Experience===
Pokémon left in the daycare gain 1 experience point per step walked by the {{player}}. As they level up in the Day Care, Pokémon will not undergo [[evolution]]. If a Pokémon reaches a level where it can learn a new move, it will always learn that move; if the Pokémon already knows four moves, all of its moves will be shifted up one move slot, so that it forgets its earliest known move, and the newly learned move is placed last. From Generation II{{fact}} onward, a Pokémon may even forget [[HM]] moves this way; in Generation I, the player cannot deposit Pokémon that know HM moves in Pokémon Day Care.


In [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}}, when a Pokémon is taken out of Day Care, its experience will lower to the minimum value for its current level. Thus, a Pokémon which is very near to a level-up can actually ''lose'' experience if it is taken out before it gains a level. This is no longer the case as of [[Generation III]].
In [[Generation II]] only, when a Pokémon is taken out of the Day Care, its experience will [[List of glitches (Generation II)#Day Care experience loss|lower to the minimum value for its current level]]. Therefore, if a Pokémon with more than the minimum amount for its level is deposited in the Day Care, and it is then withdrawn before it gains enough experience to level up, then it will effectively lose experience in the Day Care.


In [[Generation I]], the Day-Care Man will not accept any Pokémon that knows an [[HM]] move.
In {{g|Colosseum}}, if a [[Shadow Pokémon]] is left at the Day Care, it will gradually be [[purification|purified]]. In {{Pokémon XD}}, however, Shadow Pokémon can no longer be left at the Day Care.


In [[Unova]], the Pokémon Day Care will only accept one Pokémon initially. Two Pokémon may be left after the player has received the [[Bicycle]] in [[Nimbasa City]]. This makes breeding Pokémon impossible until the player has obtained the first three badges.
===Breeding===
{{main|Pokémon breeding}}
If the player leaves two Pokémon of opposite [[gender]]s and have an [[Egg Group]] in common at a Day Care, or any Pokémon that can breed and a {{p|Ditto}}, an {{pkmn|Egg}} may be produced.


===Appearance===
===Locations===
{{incomplete|section|Missing Daycares}}
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===Locations===
===Gallery===
Pokémon Day Cares can be found in the following locations:
====Outside====
* {{rt|5|Kanto}} in [[Kanto]] (one Pokémon)
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** {{obp|Four Island|town}} in the [[Sevii Islands]] (two Pokémon)
Pokémon Day Care Exterior LGPE.png|Kanto: Route 5
* {{rt|34|Johto}} in [[Johto]] (two Pokémon)
</gallery>
* {{rt|117|Hoenn}} in [[Hoenn]] (two Pokémon)
====Inside====
* [[Solaceon Town]] in [[Sinnoh]] (two Pokémon)
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* {{rt|3|Unova}} in [[Unova]] (two Pokémon)
Day Care RBY.png|Kanto: Route 5
* [[Agate Village]] in [[Orre]] (one Pokémon)
Day Care GSC.png|Johto: Route 34
Day Care RSE.png|Hoenn: Route 117
Day Care 1 FRLG.png|Kanto: Route 5
Day Care 2 FRLG.png|Kanto: Four Island
Day Care DPPt.png|Sinnoh: Solaceon Town
Day Care HGSS.png|Johto: Route 34
Day Care BW.png|Unova: Route 3
Day Care B2W2.png|Unova: Route 3
Day Care XY.png|Kalos: Route 7
Day Care 1 ORAS.png|Hoenn: Route 117
Day Care 2 ORAS.png|Hoenn: Battle Resort
Day Care Orre.png|Orre: Agate Village
Pokémon Day Care Entrance LGPE.png|Kanto: Route 5
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Day Care Unova.png|250px|right|thumb|A Pokémon Day Care near [[Nacrene City]]]]
[[File:Day Care Unova.png|250px|thumb|A Pokémon Day Care near [[Nacrene City]]]]
Several Pokémon Day Cares have been shown in the {{pkmn|anime}}, in all five main regions.
Several Pokémon Day Cares have been shown in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* [[Eggseter]] in [[Johto]]
* [[Eggseter]] in [[Johto]]
** Appeared in ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]''. Races are held here; winners receive {{pkmn|egg}}s as prizes.
** Appeared in ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]''. Several Day Cares are present in the Eggseter, including one run by [[Mr. Shellby]]. These Day Cares are run by Nesters who care for Pokémon Eggs and protect the babies that hatch. Races are held in the town, where winners receive {{pkmn|Egg}}s as prizes. Ash received [[Ash's Phanpy|an Egg]] by winning a race.
* Near [[Dewford Town]] in [[Hoenn]]
* Near [[Dewford Town]] in [[Hoenn]]
** This Day Care only has {{p|Mudkip}} eggs.
** Appeared in ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]''. This Day Care is run by [[Old Man Swamp]] who raises only {{p|Mudkip}}. The Day Care receives {{p|Mudkip}} Eggs from the [[Pokémon League]] and raises them to be [[first partner Pokémon]].
* Near [[Saffron City]] in [[Kanto]]
* Near [[Saffron City]] in [[Kanto]]
** Appeared in ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]''; {{an|May}} received [[May's Eevee|an egg]] from this Day Care center.
** Appeared in ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]''. It is run by [[Christopher and Jeannie]], along with [[Nicolette|their daughter]]. {{an|May}} received [[May's Eevee|an Egg]] from this Day Care center.
* [[Solaceon Town]] in [[Sinnoh]]
* [[Solaceon Town]] in [[Sinnoh]]
** Appeared in ''[[DP098|If the Scarf Fits, ''Wear'' It!]]''; owned by [[Angie's parents]].
** Appeared in [[DP098|''If the Scarf Fits,'' Wear ''It!'']]. It is owned by [[Angie's parents]].
* Near [[Nacrene City]] in [[Unova]]
* Near [[Nacrene City]] in [[Unova]]
** Appeared in ''[[BW012|Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!]]''; {{Ash}} received [[Ash's Scraggy|an egg]] from this Day Care center.
** Appeared in ''[[BW012|Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!]]''. It is owned by [[Karena]]. {{Ash}} received [[Ash's Scraggy|an Egg]] from this Day Care center.
* Near [[Driftveil City]] in [[Unova]]
** Appeared in ''[[BW056|The Lonely Deino!]]''. This Day Care is owned by [[Bobby]].
* Near [[Humilau City]] in [[Unova]]
** Appeared in ''[[BW095|Unrest at the Nursery!]]''. It is owned by a Principal and {{OBP|Layla|BW095}}.


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
The [[Day-Care Couple]] on {{rt|34|Johto}} in [[Johto]] helped {{adv|Gold}}, by letting him train on the Pokémon entrusted to them. This training helped [[Exbo]] evolve into {{p|Quilava}}, after which he perseveres harder and accumulates enough experience for [[Polibo]] to eventually evolve in [[Ecruteak City]]. They also taught him to battle without his billiards cue and goggles, as well as how to exploit type advantages.
[[File:Johto Route 34 Adventures.png|thumb|250px|The Johto Day Care in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
The [[Day-Care Couple]] debuted in ''[[PS107|Gligar Glide]]'', where they were visited by {{adv|Gold}}. The Day-Care Lady made Gold battle against a group of strong Pokémon, exploiting his desire to train by having him make the Pokémon exercise without her having to do anything. During the training, [[Exbo|Gold's Cyndaquil]] ended up evolving into a {{p|Quilava}}. The Day-Care Couple then gave Gold a [[King's Rock]] as a reward for completing the training.
 
In ''[[PS159|Popular Pupitar]]'', {{adv|Yellow}} and her uncle [[Wilton]] were brought to the {{rt|34|Johto}} Day Care to recover after they had almost drowned at the [[Whirl Islands]]. {{adv|Red}} and Yellow's respective {{p|Pikachu}}, [[Pika]] and [[Chuchu]], ended up producing an {{pkmn|Egg}} together, which would later hatch into [[Pibu|Gold's Pichu]]. In ''[[PS173|The Last Battle VII]]'', the Day Care was attacked by members of [[Neo Team Rocket]], who were after the [[Rainbow Wing|Rainbow]] and [[Silver Wing]]s that Yellow unknowingly had in her possession.
 
===={{MangaArc|Platinum}}====
In ''[[PS441|The Final Dimensional Duel XI]]'', the Day-Care Couple was revealed to have moved to [[Solaceon Town]] in [[Sinnoh]] to run the local Day Care. They helped {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}} in taking care of the {{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}} that they had hatched and told them of {{adv|Gold|a boy they knew}} who had a special talent of making Eggs hatch.
 
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], the Day-Care Couple is portrayed as young adults, as opposed to the usual older couple. In ''[[GB09|Let's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!]]'', they invited {{GnB|Gold}} to a tournament at the [[Goldenrod Game Corner]], which was held using [[rental Pokémon]] provided by the Day Care.
 
In ''[[GB10|A Huge Mysterious Tree!!]]'', the Day-Care Couple gave Gold a [[Pokémon Egg]].
 
==Trivia==
* In [[Generation II]] only, if a Pokémon with a level lower than 100 is deposited in the Day Care, it will be able to keep gaining [[experience]] even after reaching level 100. However, this only affects the internal data and is not seen in normal gameplay, because the experience of a level 100 Pokémon resets to the expected amount once it is withdrawn from the Day Care.
** In this generation, a Pokémon in the Day Care can have up to 5,308,415 experience points (hexadecimal 50ffff) as seen in the internal game data. If the player attempts to raise its experience even higher, it will actually go down to 5,242,880 (hexadecimal 500000), because the first byte cannot have a value higher than hexadecimal 50. This ultimately prevents the experience from {{wp|integer overflow|overflowing}} all the way down to 0.


===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
==In other languages==
In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], the Day-Care Couple are young, as opposed to the usual older couple. In ''[[GB09|Let's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!]]'', they invite {{OBP|Gold|Golden Boys}} to a tournament run by the Day-Care Center, and in ''[[GB10|A Huge Mysterious Tree!!]]'', they give him a [[Pokémon egg]].
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Day-Care Couple]]
* [[Day-Care Couple]]
* [[Pokémon Nursery]]
* [[Pokémon breeding]]
* [[Pokémon breeding]]


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Inside the Day Care on Kanto Route 5

A Pokémon Day Care (Japanese: ポケモン　育て屋 Pokémon Day Care) is a place for Pokémon Trainers to drop off their Pokémon to be raised in the care of other people. Most locations are staffed by a Day-Care Couple, but some are only staffed by a Day-Care Man and one is staffed by the Day Care Lad and his older sister. Pokémon in Day Care gain one experience point per step the player takes. Where it is possible to leave two Pokémon, it is also possible for them to breed and produce Eggs.

The Pokémon Day Care was removed after Generation VI. In Generations VII and VIII, the Pokémon Nursery replaces it for breeding, while Isle Evelup in Poké Pelago and Poké Jobs, respectively, replace its function of increasing experience and leveling up. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, picnics allow for breeding instead.

In the core series games

The player can leave their Pokémon at Pokémon Day Care, where they gain experience over time. At Pokémon Day Care centers that can raise two Pokémon at once, if the player leaves a compatible pair of Pokémon, they will produce a Pokémon Egg in a process known as Pokémon breeding. All Pokémon Day Care centers except those in Kanto and Orre can raise two Pokémon at once, facilitating Pokémon breeding.

Leaving a Pokémon at the Day Care is free, but withdrawing it will cost $100 plus an additional $100 for each level the Pokémon has gained while in Day Care. Any Pokémon left in the Day Care is completely healed.

In Pokémon Black and White, the Pokémon Day Care will initially only raise one Pokémon at a time; two Pokémon may be left after the player has received the Bicycle in Nimbasa City. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, the Pokémon Day Care is not accessible until the player has entered the Hall of Fame, as Skyarrow Bridge is blocked until the player has completed the game.

Experience

Pokémon left in the daycare gain 1 experience point per step walked by the player. As they level up in the Day Care, Pokémon will not undergo evolution. If a Pokémon reaches a level where it can learn a new move, it will always learn that move; if the Pokémon already knows four moves, all of its moves will be shifted up one move slot, so that it forgets its earliest known move, and the newly learned move is placed last. From Generation II[citation needed] onward, a Pokémon may even forget HM moves this way; in Generation I, the player cannot deposit Pokémon that know HM moves in Pokémon Day Care.

In Generation II only, when a Pokémon is taken out of the Day Care, its experience will lower to the minimum value for its current level. Therefore, if a Pokémon with more than the minimum amount for its level is deposited in the Day Care, and it is then withdrawn before it gains enough experience to level up, then it will effectively lose experience in the Day Care.

In Pokémon Colosseum, if a Shadow Pokémon is left at the Day Care, it will gradually be purified. In Pokémon XD, however, Shadow Pokémon can no longer be left at the Day Care.

Breeding

Main article: Pokémon breeding

If the player leaves two Pokémon of opposite genders and have an Egg Group in common at a Day Care, or any Pokémon that can breed and a Ditto, an Egg may be produced.

Locations

Region Location Games Capacity
Kanto Route 5 RBY
FRLG
PE		 1
Sevii Islands Four Island FRLG 2
Johto Route 34 GSC
HGSS		 2
Hoenn Route 117 RSE
ORAS		 2
Battle Resort ORAS 2
Sinnoh Solaceon Town DPPt 2
Unova Route 3 BWB2W2 2
Kalos Route 7 XY 2
Orre Agate Village ColoXD 1

Gallery

Outside

  • Kanto: Route 5

    Kanto: Route 5

Inside

  • Kanto: Route 5

    Kanto: Route 5

  • Johto: Route 34

    Johto: Route 34

  • Hoenn: Route 117

    Hoenn: Route 117

  • Kanto: Route 5

    Kanto: Route 5

  • Kanto: Four Island

    Kanto: Four Island

  • Sinnoh: Solaceon Town

    Sinnoh: Solaceon Town

  • Johto: Route 34

    Johto: Route 34

  • Unova: Route 3

    Unova: Route 3

  • Unova: Route 3

    Unova: Route 3

  • Kalos: Route 7

    Kalos: Route 7

  • Hoenn: Route 117

    Hoenn: Route 117

  • Hoenn: Battle Resort

    Hoenn: Battle Resort

  • Orre: Agate Village

    Orre: Agate Village

  • Kanto: Route 5

    Kanto: Route 5

In the anime

A Pokémon Day Care near Nacrene City

Several Pokémon Day Cares have been shown in the anime.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

The Johto Day Care in Pokémon Adventures

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

The Day-Care Couple debuted in Gligar Glide, where they were visited by Gold. The Day-Care Lady made Gold battle against a group of strong Pokémon, exploiting his desire to train by having him make the Pokémon exercise without her having to do anything. During the training, Gold's Cyndaquil ended up evolving into a Quilava. The Day-Care Couple then gave Gold a King's Rock as a reward for completing the training.

In Popular Pupitar, Yellow and her uncle Wilton were brought to the Route 34 Day Care to recover after they had almost drowned at the Whirl Islands. Red and Yellow's respective Pikachu, Pika and Chuchu, ended up producing an Egg together, which would later hatch into Gold's Pichu. In The Last Battle VII, the Day Care was attacked by members of Neo Team Rocket, who were after the Rainbow and Silver Wings that Yellow unknowingly had in her possession.

Platinum arc

In The Final Dimensional Duel XI, the Day-Care Couple was revealed to have moved to Solaceon Town in Sinnoh to run the local Day Care. They helped Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum in taking care of the Manaphy and Phione that they had hatched and told them of a boy they knew who had a special talent of making Eggs hatch.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

In Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys, the Day-Care Couple is portrayed as young adults, as opposed to the usual older couple. In Let's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!, they invited Gold to a tournament at the Goldenrod Game Corner, which was held using rental Pokémon provided by the Day Care.

In A Huge Mysterious Tree!!, the Day-Care Couple gave Gold a Pokémon Egg.

Trivia

  • In Generation II only, if a Pokémon with a level lower than 100 is deposited in the Day Care, it will be able to keep gaining experience even after reaching level 100. However, this only affects the internal data and is not seen in normal gameplay, because the experience of a level 100 Pokémon resets to the expected amount once it is withdrawn from the Day Care.
    • In this generation, a Pokémon in the Day Care can have up to 5,308,415 experience points (hexadecimal 50ffff) as seen in the internal game data. If the player attempts to raise its experience even higher, it will actually go down to 5,242,880 (hexadecimal 500000), because the first byte cannot have a value higher than hexadecimal 50. This ultimately prevents the experience from overflowing all the way down to 0.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 培育屋 Pùihyuhk'ūk *
飼養員 Jìhyéuhngyùhn *
Mandarin 培育屋 Péiyùwū *
飼育屋 Sìyùwū *
撫養家 Fǔyǎngjiā *
饲养园 Sìyǎngyuán *
育成屋 Yùchéngwū *
保育院 Bǎoyùyuàn *
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Päivähoitola
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Norway Flag.png Norwegian Daghjem
Poland Flag.png Polish Centrum Opieki Pokémonów*
Żłobek dla Pokémonów*
Centrum Wychowawcze*
Centrum Codziennej Opieki*
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Creche (Adventures volume 9-present)
Criador de Pokémon (Adventures volume 8)
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Fritidshem*
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See also

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