Sugimori art of the Vs Seeker

The Vs Seeker is a key item that appears in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Generation IV used to re-battle Trainers that the player has battled previously.

Locations and uses of the Vs Seeker

All Games

When used, the Vs Seeker sends out a signal that allows Pokémon Trainers to find other Trainers who want a rematch. This signal affects all Trainers that are within the player's view. Once used, the device cannot be used again until it is charged. The player does this by walking a total of 100 steps. The effect on the Trainers wears off either when they have been battled, when the player leaves the route, or when the player walks 100 steps within the route. If the player attempts to use the Vs Seeker when it is not fully charged, the player will be told how many steps remain for it to function.

Generation III

The Vs Seeker can be obtained from a girl in Vermilion City Pokémon Center, claiming that she is giving them out to everyone for free. The indication of a rematch is initially a speech bubble above the Trainers' heads with a black double exclamation mark (!!). After that, the Trainers jump up and down to remind the player post-battle of who wanted a re-match. Trainers that have not been battled previously by the player display a single red exclamation mark (!), and do not jump up and down. Trainers that do not wish to battle display a blue speech bubble containing a white X.

Generation IV

The Vs Seeker is received from Dawn/Lucas on Route 207 after the first trip down Cycling Road. The indication of a rematch in Generation IV is similar to that of Generation III. The initial reaction is a speech bubble containing a double red exclamation mark (!!), and the Trainers rotate in place afterwards. If a Trainer does not want to battle, they will do nothing.

Manga

According to the Pokémon Special manga, the Vs Seeker was designed by Bill and works by sensing the fighting spirit of willing Trainers.

Trivia

• Red and Leaf, in their Generation III designs, wear them on their backpack straps.

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