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==Bargain Shop==
==Bargain Shop==
In the [[Goldenrod Tunnel]] on Monday mornings in the [[Generation II]] games, as well as in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a man sells a set of valuable items for a discount. However, each one can only be purchased once per week.
In the [[Goldenrod Tunnel]] on Monday mornings in the [[Generation II]] games, as well as in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a man sells a set of valuable items for a discount. However, each one can only be purchased once per week. The prices are around 10% cheaper than the normal sell prices.


{{shop|Bargain Shop}}
{{shop|Bargain Shop}}
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{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Star Piece|4600}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Star Piece|4600}}}}
{{shopfooter}}
{{shopfooter}}
As one may notice, the prices shown are around 10% cheaper than the normal sell prices. This is effective in helping players make a profit, albeit a rather small one.


==Underground appearance==
==Underground appearance==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The SlowpokeTail is actually a useless item with no function past its monetary value. Although it is said that a Slowpoke will use its tail for fishing, a SlowpokeTail has no effect on fishing at all, nor does it have any effect on {{p|Shellder}} despite the fact that contact with a Slowpoke's tail usually induces a spiral evolution.  
* The SlowpokeTail is actually a useless item with no function past its monetary value. Although it is said that a Slowpoke will use its tail for fishing, a SlowpokeTail has no effect on fishing at all, nor does it have any effect on {{p|Shellder}} despite the fact that contact with a Slowpoke's tail usually induces a spiral evolution.  
* The first time that eating other Pokémon is mentioned explicitly in the games is when a [[Team Rocket]] member mentions the SlowpokeTail's value as a delicacy.
* The first time that eating other Pokémon is mentioned explicitly in the games is when a [[Team Rocket]] member mentions the SlowpokeTail's value as a delicacy.
* The Japanese name for nugget, {{tt|金の玉|きんのたま}} ''kin no tama'', literally means "golden ball", which is also a colloquial term for testicles. The man offering you his "golden ball" is a frequent joke amongst Japanese fans, especially since the protagonist is 10 years old.
* The Japanese name for nugget, {{tt|金の玉|きんのたま}} ''kin no tama'', literally means "golden ball", which is also a colloquial term for testicles. The man offering his "golden ball" is a frequent joke amongst Japanese fans, especially since the protagonist is 10 years old.


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