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[[File:XD PDA open.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Michael]] starts off with {{PDollar}}10,000]]
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'''Pokémon Dollar''' (Japanese: '''ポケドル''' ''Pokédollar'') is the main currency used in most known [[region]]s of the [[Pokémon world]]. Its symbol is {{PDollar}}, a P with a double strikethrough, similar to the ¥ symbol used for {{wp|Japanese yen}} or the € symbol used for {{wp|euro}}, with the P symbol referring to Pokémon.  
The '''Pokémon Dollar''' (Japanese: '''ポケドル''' ''Pokédollar''), often simply referred to as '''money''' (Japanese: '''おこづかい''' ''pocket money''), is the main currency used in most known [[region]]s of the [[Pokémon world]]. Its symbol is {{PDollar}}, a P with a double strikethrough, similar to the ¥ symbol used for {{wp|Japanese yen}}, the € symbol used for {{wp|euro}}, the ₽ symbol used for {{wp|Russian ruble}}, or the ₱ symbol used for {{wp|Philippine peso}}, with the P symbol referring to Pokémon.


The Pokémon Dollar and its symbol were both created for the English translation of the {{pkmn|games}}. In the original Japanese versions (except for {{pkmn|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}), the currency used is yen and the symbol used is {{tt|円|えん}}, the kanji for yen. As such, the Pokémon Dollar is based on yen.
The Pokémon Dollar and its symbol were both created for the English translation of the {{pkmn|games}}. In the original Japanese versions (except for {{pkmn|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}), the currency used is yen and the symbol used is {{tt|円|えん}}, the kanji for yen. As such, the Pokémon Dollar is based on yen.


Also, much like the yen, the cost of simple items runs in the hundreds—indeed, most items have prices that are multiples of 100 or 1000. For comparison, in the [[Generation VI]] games, a taxi ride starts at 710, which is precisely the same starting tariff as in Japan.
Also, much like the yen, most items have prices that are multiples of 100 or 1000. For comparison, in the [[Generation VI]] games, a taxi ride starts at {{PDollar}}710, which is precisely the same starting tariff as in Japan.


==Icon==
==Icon==
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; width:20px"| [[File:PokémonDollar.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; width:20px"| [[File:PokémonDollar ColoXD.png]]
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==Acquisition==
==Acquisition==
Pokémon Dollars are acquired primarily by defeating [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in battle, or by selling items at a [[Poké Mart]]. Pokémon Dollars can also be acquired by using the move {{m|Pay Day}} in battle, at the rate of either 2 or 5 times the level of the Pokémon using it, depending on the generation. {{game|Black and White|s}} introduce the concept of [[item maniac]]s. Item maniacs are [[NPC]]s who will pay large sums of money for certain items, most of which have no other use but to be sold to these people.
Pokémon Dollars are acquired primarily as [[prize money]] from defeating [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in battle, or by selling items at a [[Poké Mart]]. Pokémon Dollars can also be acquired by using the move {{m|Pay Day}} in battle, at the rate of either 2 or 5 times the level of the Pokémon using it, depending on the generation. Additionally, some other moves like {{m|Happy Hour}}, as well as held items like the [[Amulet Coin]] or [[Luck Incense]], can also have an effect on the amount of money earned in a battle.
 
{{game|Black and White|s}} introduced the concept of [[item maniac]]s. Item maniacs are [[NPC]]s who will pay large sums of money for certain items, most of which have no other use but to be sold to these people. However, {{g|X and Y}} removed these characters, and instead, items previously sold to item maniacs can now be sold at any shop.


==Storage==
==Storage==
In the handheld [[Pokémon games]] before Pokémon Black and White, a [[player]]'s wallet can hold only up to {{PDollar}}999,999. This may cause frustration when trying to save up for the advertised price of a [[Bicycle]] in [[Generation I]] (and its [[Generation III]] remakes) or a {{DL|Valuable item|SlowpokeTail}} on {{rt|32|Johto}} in [[Generation II]] (and its [[Generation IV]] remakes), since both are advertised for {{PDollar}}1 more than the player can carry. The [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]], [[Generation V]], and [[Generation VI]] games allow players to carry up to {{PDollar}}9,999,999.
In the handheld [[Pokémon games]] before Pokémon Black and White, a [[player]]'s wallet can hold only up to {{PDollar}}999,999. This may cause frustration when trying to save up for the advertised price of a [[Bicycle]] in [[Generation I]] (and its [[Generation III]] remakes) or a [[Slowpoke Tail|SlowpokeTail]] on {{rt|32|Johto}} in [[Generation II]] (and its [[Generation IV]] remakes), since both are advertised for {{PDollar}}1 more than the player can carry. The [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] games and games from [[Generation V]] onwards allow players to carry up to {{PDollar}}9,999,999.


==Other currencies==
==Other currencies==
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[[Coin]]s are utilized to play the various games of the [[Game Corner]]s throughout the [[Pokémon world]], as well as to obtain and collect the various Game Corner prizes available.
[[Coin]]s are utilized to play the various games of the [[Game Corner]]s throughout the [[Pokémon world]], as well as to obtain and collect the various Game Corner prizes available.


[[Battle Point]]s (introduced in {{game|Emerald}}) are used as currency in numerous battling facilities, such as the [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle]] [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Frontiers]] of [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]], as well as the [[Battle Subway]], [[Pokémon World Tournament]], and the [[Battle Maison]], the former two both being in [[Unova]], and the latter being in [[Kalos]].
[[Battle Point]]s (introduced in {{game|Emerald}}) are used as currency in numerous battling facilities, such as the [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle]] [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Frontiers]] of [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]], as well as the [[Battle Subway]], [[Pokémon World Tournament]], and the [[Battle Maison]], the former two both being in [[Unova]], and the latter being in both [[Kalos]] and [[Hoenn]].


[[Mt. Battle]] and [[Pokétopia]] use [[Poké Coupon]]s as their currency; due to both of these locations being battle facilities, they are analogous to Battle Points.
[[Mt. Battle]] and [[Pokétopia]] use [[Poké Coupon]]s as their currency; due to both of these locations being battle facilities, they are analogous to Battle Points.


The {{OBP|Pokémon world|Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon world}} used [[Poké]] as its sole form of currency up until [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]]. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, Gold Bars are used as a form of currency as well for purchasing items, along with Poké.
The {{OBP|Pokémon world|Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon world}} uses [[Poké]] as its main form of currency. In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]] [[Gold Bar]]s were introduced as a form of currency solely used at [[Glorious Gold]] inexchange for Poké or valuable items.


In the {{pkmn||Dream World}}, [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]], and [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]], [[Berry#In side games|Berries]] are used as a form of currency instead.
In the {{pkmn|Dream World}}, [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]], and [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]], [[Berry#In side games|Berries]] are used as a form of currency instead.


In [[Pokémon Conquest]], gold is used as the currency to pay for items, [[ponigiri]], and various other services.
In [[Pokémon Conquest]], gold is used as the currency to pay for items, [[ponigiri]], and various other services.
In the [[Entralink]], Pass Orbs are used to pay for Pass Powers.
 
In the [[Entralink]], [[Pass Orb]]s are used to pay for Pass Powers.


{{OBP|Watt|currency}}s are used in the {{wp|pedometer}}s [[Pokémon Pikachu]], [[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]], and the [[Pokéwalker]] in order to collect and unlock a plethora of rewards.
{{OBP|Watt|currency}}s are used in the {{wp|pedometer}}s [[Pokémon Pikachu]], [[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]], and the [[Pokéwalker]] in order to collect and unlock a plethora of rewards.
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At the [[Pokéathlon Dome]] in [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]], Athlete Points can be used to get various items.
At the [[Pokéathlon Dome]] in [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]], Athlete Points can be used to get various items.
In {{g|X and Y}}, {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, [[Poké Mile]]s can be exchanged for various items from a specific NPC at [[Lumiose City]] and [[Mauville City]] respectively. They can also be used at the [[PokéMileage Club]] on the Global Link to buy various items or to play attractions.
Pokécoins are used in [[Pokémon GO]] to purchase various items from the shop.
Festival Coins were introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}} which can only be used at the [[Festival Plaza]]. They can be used at the facilities to access various services, or to buy fashion items or facilities from visitors in Festival Plaza.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Yen symbol EP005.png|200px|thumb|A yen symbol in the anime]]
[[File:Yen symbol EP005.png|200px|thumb|A yen symbol in the anime]]
===In the main series===
===In the main series===
Pokémon Dollars are not used or seen in the [[Pokémon anime]], whether the original or the English dub, although money has been mentioned throughout the anime and the {{wp|Japanese yen|yen}} symbol (changed to a {{wp|dollar}} symbol in the [[dub]]) appeared on a restaurant bill in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''.
Pokémon Dollars are not used or seen in the [[Pokémon anime]], whether the original or the English dub, although money has been mentioned throughout the anime and the {{wp|Japanese yen|yen}} symbol (changed to a {{wp|dollar}} symbol in the [[dub]]) appeared on a restaurant bill in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''.


===In Pokémon Origins===
===In Pokémon Origins===
Money was mentioned in the [[Pokémon Origins]] episode ''[[PO02|File 2 - Cubone]]'', where {{OBP|Red|Origins}} was seen buying a {{p|Magikarp}} from the [[Magikarp salesman]] on {{rt|4|Kanto}} with [[prize money]] he had earned.
Money was mentioned in the [[Pokémon Origins]] episode ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', where {{OBP|Red|Origins}} was seen buying a {{TP|Magikarp salesman|Magikarp}} from the [[Magikarp salesman]] on {{rt|4|Kanto}} with the [[prize money]] he had earned.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The symbol for {{PDollar}} resembles the official symbol for the {{wp|Russian ruble}}, ₽, which uses the {{wp|Cyrillic}} letter {{wp|Р}} with a single horizontal stroke through it. It can also be seen to resemble one way of writing the symbol for {{wp|Philippine peso}}, ₱, the official currency of the {{wp|Philippines}}.
* The Korean versions of the games use the {{wp|hangul}} symbol for the South Korean currency, {{wp|South Korean won|원 ''won''}}. In real life, the South Korean won is worth one-tenth the value of the yen.
* The Korean versions of the games use the {{wp|Hangul}} symbol for {{wp|South Korean Won|Won ""}} which is the currency used in South Korea, instead of {{PDollar}} as used in games outside of Japan. In real life, won is worth roughly ten times less than yen.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=零用錢 ''{{tt|Lìhngyuhngchín|Pocket money}}''
|es=Pokécuarto
|zh_cmn=零用錢 ''{{tt|Língyòngqián|Pocket money}}'' {{tt|*|Traditional}}<br>零花钱 ''{{tt|Línghuāqián|Pocket money}}'' {{tt|*|Traditional}}
|fr=Pokédollar
|fr=Argent
|it=Dollari Pokémon
|de=Geld
|it=Soldi
|ko=용돈 ''{{tt|Yongdon|Pocket money}}''
|ru=Покедоллар ''Pokédollar''
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[[de:Währungen]]
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[[it:Dollari Pokémon]]
[[ja:円]]
[[ja:円]]

Revision as of 22:06, 29 September 2017

Michael has $76,181

The Pokémon Dollar (Japanese: ポケドル Pokédollar), often simply referred to as money (Japanese: おこづかい pocket money), is the main currency used in most known regions of the Pokémon world. Its symbol is $, a P with a double strikethrough, similar to the ¥ symbol used for Japanese yen, the € symbol used for euro, the ₽ symbol used for Russian ruble, or the ₱ symbol used for Philippine peso, with the P symbol referring to Pokémon.

The Pokémon Dollar and its symbol were both created for the English translation of the games. In the original Japanese versions (except for Colosseum and XD), the currency used is yen and the symbol used is , the kanji for yen. As such, the Pokémon Dollar is based on yen.

Also, much like the yen, most items have prices that are multiples of 100 or 1000. For comparison, in the Generation VI games, a taxi ride starts at $710, which is precisely the same starting tariff as in Japan.

Icon

PokémonDollar I.png PokémonDollar III.png PokémonDollar.png PokémonDollar ColoXD.png PokémonDollar ColoXD JP.png
I-II III-IV V-VII Colo.XD Colo.XD (JP)

Acquisition

Pokémon Dollars are acquired primarily as prize money from defeating Pokémon Trainers in battle, or by selling items at a Poké Mart. Pokémon Dollars can also be acquired by using the move Pay Day in battle, at the rate of either 2 or 5 times the level of the Pokémon using it, depending on the generation. Additionally, some other moves like Happy Hour, as well as held items like the Amulet Coin or Luck Incense, can also have an effect on the amount of money earned in a battle.

Pokémon Black and White introduced the concept of item maniacs. Item maniacs are NPCs who will pay large sums of money for certain items, most of which have no other use but to be sold to these people. However, Pokémon X and Y removed these characters, and instead, items previously sold to item maniacs can now be sold at any shop.

Storage

In the handheld Pokémon games before Pokémon Black and White, a player's wallet can hold only up to $999,999. This may cause frustration when trying to save up for the advertised price of a Bicycle in Generation I (and its Generation III remakes) or a SlowpokeTail on Route 32 in Generation II (and its Generation IV remakes), since both are advertised for $1 more than the player can carry. The GameCube games and games from Generation V onwards allow players to carry up to $9,999,999.

Other currencies

Main article: Category:Currency

Coins are utilized to play the various games of the Game Corners throughout the Pokémon world, as well as to obtain and collect the various Game Corner prizes available.

Battle Points (introduced in Pokémon Emerald) are used as currency in numerous battling facilities, such as the Battle Frontiers of Hoenn and Sinnoh/Johto, as well as the Battle Subway, Pokémon World Tournament, and the Battle Maison, the former two both being in Unova, and the latter being in both Kalos and Hoenn.

Mt. Battle and Pokétopia use Poké Coupons as their currency; due to both of these locations being battle facilities, they are analogous to Battle Points.

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

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

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

In the Entralink, Pass Orbs are used to pay for Pass Powers.

Watts are used in the pedometers Pokémon Pikachu, Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS, and the Pokéwalker in order to collect and unlock a plethora of rewards.

At the Battle Castle in the Sinnoh and Johto Battle Frontiers, Castle Points are used to get power ups and items.

At the Pokéathlon Dome in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions, Athlete Points can be used to get various items.

In Pokémon X and Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Poké Miles can be exchanged for various items from a specific NPC at Lumiose City and Mauville City respectively. They can also be used at the PokéMileage Club on the Global Link to buy various items or to play attractions.

Pokécoins are used in Pokémon GO to purchase various items from the shop.

Festival Coins were introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon which can only be used at the Festival Plaza. They can be used at the facilities to access various services, or to buy fashion items or facilities from visitors in Festival Plaza.

In the anime

A yen symbol in the anime

In the main series

Pokémon Dollars are not used or seen in the Pokémon anime, whether the original or the English dub, although money has been mentioned throughout the anime and the yen symbol (changed to a dollar symbol in the dub) appeared on a restaurant bill in Showdown in Pewter City.

In Pokémon Origins

Money was mentioned in the Pokémon Origins episode File 2: Cubone, where Red was seen buying a Magikarp from the Magikarp salesman on Route 4 with the prize money he had earned.

In the manga

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu, a 5 Yen coin appears in Attack of the Demon Stomach.

Trivia

  • The Korean versions of the games use the hangul symbol for the South Korean currency, won. In real life, the South Korean won is worth one-tenth the value of the yen.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 零用錢 Lìhngyuhngchín
Mandarin 零用錢 Língyòngqián *
零花钱 Línghuāqián *
France Flag.png French Argent
Germany Flag.png German Geld
Italy Flag.png Italian Soldi
South Korea Flag.png Korean 용돈 Yongdon
Russia Flag.png Russian Покедоллар Pokédollar
Spain Flag.png Spanish Dinero