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{{samename|Torracat Sun nicknamed "Dollar" in the English version|Dollar (Adventures)}}
{{samename|Incineroar Sun nicknamed "Dollar" in the English version|Dollar (Adventures)}}
{{samename|Meowth Sun nicknamed "Dollar" in the Japanese version|Cent}}
{{samename|Meowth Sun nicknamed "Dollar" in the Japanese version|Cent}}
[[File:PDA open XD.png|thumb|250px|[[Michael]] has {{PDollar}}76,181]]
[[File:PDA open XD.png|thumb|250px|[[Michael]] has {{PDollar}}76,181]]
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==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 [[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.
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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[[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}} 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.
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.
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In the [[Entralink]], [[Pass Orb]]s 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.


At the [[Battle Castle]] in {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation IV|the Sinnoh and Johto Battle Frontiers}}, Castle Points are used to get power ups and items.
At the [[Battle Castle]] in {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation IV|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.
At the [[Pokéathlon Dome]] in [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions]], Athlete Points can be used to get various items.
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Pokécoins are used in [[Pokémon GO]] to purchase various items from the shop.
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.
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.
 
PM Tickets are used in [[Pokémon Quest]] to purchase decorations, box expansions, and downloadable content.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Yen symbol EP005.png|200px|thumb|A yen symbol in the anime]]
[[File:Yen symbol EP005.png|220px|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 in the original version 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 {{TP|Magikarp salesman|Magikarp}} from the [[Magikarp salesman]] on {{rt|4|Kanto}} with the [[prize money]] he had earned.
Money was mentioned in ''[[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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Revision as of 16:51, 23 July 2019

If you were looking for the Incineroar Sun nicknamed "Dollar" in the English version, see Dollar (Adventures).
If you were looking for the Meowth Sun nicknamed "Dollar" in the Japanese version, see Cent.
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.

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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, the Battle Maison, the former two both being in Unova, and the latter being in both Kalos and Hoenn, the Battle Tree and the Mantine Surf in Alola.

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.

PM Tickets are used in Pokémon Quest to purchase decorations, box expansions, and downloadable content.

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 in the original version 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 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
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Dinheiro*
Russia Flag.png Russian Покедоллар Pokédollar
Spain Flag.png Spanish Dinero