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[[Image:VS_Seeker.png|thumb|right|The VS Seeker (Art by [[Ken Sugimori]])]]
[[Image:VS_Seeker.png|thumb|100px|right|The VS Seeker (Art by [[Ken Sugimori]])]]
The '''Vs Seeker''' is a device that appears in [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen,]] [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, and Pearl]]. It needs to be charged by walking around. Once it has been used, the batteries need to be charged again. It can be received from a Ninja girl in the Vermilion City Pokémon Center.
[[Image:Vsseeker1.gif|thumb|250px|left|Use of the VS Seeker in [[Generation III]].]]


The Vs Seeker sends out a signal that allows [[Pokémon Trainer]]s to find other trainers who want a rematch. In all games so far in which it has appeared, this was indicated by a white speech balloon with '''!!''' appearing above the Trainers' heads, though in FireRed and LeafGreen, the exclamation marks were black, while in Diamond and Pearl, they are red.
The '''VS Seeker''' is a [[Key Item]] that appears in the Generation III Remakes ([[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen,]]) and [[Generation IV]] used to re-battle trainer's that the player has battled previously.


In FireRed and LeafGreen, a Trainer who does not wish to battle is indicated by a blue speech balloon with a white '''X''' appearing above his or her head. In Diamond and Pearl, there is no indication if a trainer does not, they simply will do nothing.


According to the [[Pokémon Special]] manga, they were invented by [[Bill]] and work by sensing the fighting spirit of willing trainers.
 
== Locations and uses of the VS Seeker ==
 
===All Games===
When used, the VS Seeker sends out a signal that allows [[Pokémon Trainer]]s 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 game will tell the player how many steps remain for it to function.
 
===Generation III===
[[Image:Vsseeker_obtain.png|thumb|200px|right|Explaining the use of the VS Seeker.]]
The VS Seeker can be obtained from a girl in [[Vermillion City]] Pokémon Centre, claiming that she is giving them out to everyone for free. The indication of a rematch is initially a speech bubble above the trainer's 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 cross (X).
 
===Generation IV===
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 with the trainers jumping up and down afterwards. If a trainer does not want to battle, they will do nothing.
 
==Manga==
According to the [[Pokémon Special]] manga, the VS Seeker was by [[Bill]] and work by sensing the fighting spirit of willing trainers.


=Trivia=
=Trivia=
*[[Red (game)|Red]] and [[Leaf (game)|Leaf]], in their Generation III designs, wear them on their backpack straps.
*[[Red (game)|Red]] and [[Leaf (game)|Leaf]], in their Generation III designs, wear them on their backpack straps.
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Revision as of 12:17, 26 October 2007

The VS Seeker (Art by Ken Sugimori)
File:Vsseeker1.gif
Use of the VS Seeker in Generation III.

The VS Seeker is a Key Item that appears in the Generation III Remakes (Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen,) and Generation IV used to re-battle trainer's 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 game will tell the player how many steps remain for it to function.

Generation III

File:Vsseeker obtain.png
Explaining the use of the VS Seeker.

The VS Seeker can be obtained from a girl in Vermillion City Pokémon Centre, claiming that she is giving them out to everyone for free. The indication of a rematch is initially a speech bubble above the trainer's 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 cross (X).

Generation IV

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 with the trainers jumping up and down afterwards. If a trainer does not want to battle, they will do nothing.

Manga

According to the Pokémon Special manga, the VS Seeker was by Bill and work 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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