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[[File:Pokémon Adventures 20th anniversary calendar cover.png|thumb|right|370px|The Pokédex holders as of the {{ | [[File:Pokémon Adventures 20th anniversary calendar cover.png|thumb|right|370px|The Pokédex holders as of the {{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}]] | ||
'''Pokédex holder''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン図鑑所有者''', ''illustrated Pokémon encyclopedia owner''), known as '''Pokédex owner''' in [[Chuang Yi]]'s translations, is the term used by {{adv|Professor Oak}} | '''Pokédex holder''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン図鑑所有者''', ''illustrated Pokémon encyclopedia owner''), known as '''Pokédex owner''' in [[Chuang Yi]]'s translations, is the term used by {{adv|Professor Oak}} in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}} to describe a {{pkmn|Trainer}} that has been given a [[Pokédex]]. These Trainers are often very gifted in one particular area, dubbed each's "special skill title" to the ones who received a Pokédex from a Pokémon professor in each region. Most of these Trainers have [[first partner Pokémon]] from their regional [[Pokémon Professor]]s, though most already owned or trained Pokémon prior to receiving them. | ||
The Pokédex holders have become a very tight knit group with many of them bonding with their cohorts in their regional adventures and later with their seniors and juniors. In the {{ | The Pokédex holders have become a very tight knit group with many of them bonding with their cohorts in their regional adventures and later with their seniors and juniors. In the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}} the holders from [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] grouped to fight the [[Masked Man]]. During the {{MangaArc|Emerald}}, the 10 first Pokédex holders united at the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} to fight against [[Guile Hideout]]. | ||
==Kanto Pokédex holders== | ==Kanto Pokédex holders== | ||
[[File:Red Blue Green Yellow Adventures.png|250px|thumb|right|Red, Yellow, Green and Blue]] | [[File:Red Blue Green Yellow Adventures.png|250px|thumb|right|Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue]] | ||
===Red - the Fighter=== | ===Red - the Fighter=== | ||
{{main|Red (Adventures)}} | {{main|Red (Adventures)}} | ||
Red received his Pokédex from Professor Oak after an incident in which all the Pokémon from his [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Laboratory]] were released. One of the Pokémon that escaped was a [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] that was refusing to be caught and hid inside the [[Viridian Gym]]. When Red went inside the Gym, a {{p|Machoke}} attacked. Red realized that the few beams of sunlight coming from a window would allow Bulbasaur to use {{m|Solar Beam}}, which it successfully used after Red's order, to defeat the foe. Professor Oak watched what happened and, amazed by his battling skills, gave him the Bulbasaur and a Pokédex. During the {{ | Red received his Pokédex from Professor Oak after an incident in which all the Pokémon from his [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Laboratory]] were released. One of the Pokémon that escaped was a [[Saur|Bulbasaur]] that was refusing to be caught and hid inside the [[Viridian Gym]]. When Red went inside the Gym, a {{p|Machoke}} attacked. Red realized that the few beams of sunlight coming from a window would allow Bulbasaur to use {{m|Solar Beam}}, which it successfully used after Red's order, to defeat the foe. Professor Oak watched what happened and, amazed by his battling skills, gave him the Bulbasaur and a Pokédex. During the {{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen|fifth chapter}}, Red, along with Green and Blue, received upgraded Pokédexes. His old Pokédex was the only one not destroyed, and was given to Yellow. | ||
Red won the [[Pokémon League]] and became a {{pkmn|Champion}}. He is able to precisely take quick decisions during a {{pkmn|battle}}, turning the movements of opponents against themselves. Due to his skill, he is defined as the '''Fighter''' (Japanese: '''戦う者''' ''Fighter''). | Red won the [[Pokémon League]] and became a {{pkmn|Champion}}. He is able to precisely take quick decisions during a {{pkmn|battle}}, turning the movements of opponents against themselves. Due to his skill, he is defined as the '''Fighter''' (Japanese: '''戦う者''' ''Fighter''). | ||
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===Blue - the Trainer=== | ===Blue - the Trainer=== | ||
{{main|Blue (Adventures)}} | {{main|Blue (Adventures)}} | ||
Blue Oak is the grandson of Professor Oak and was the first to receive a Pokédex. His Pokédex was first seen in [[Viridian Forest]], where Blue was seen using it to gather data on the Pokémon he was catching. During a battle against a {{p|Kangaskhan}}, he pulled his Pokédex and noticed that Red was also given one by his grandfather. This was much to his disdain, as he knew others also received Pokédexes, but not a Trainer like Red. | Blue Oak is the grandson of Professor Oak and was the first to receive a Pokédex. His Pokédex was first seen in [[Viridian Forest]], where Blue was seen using it to gather data on the Pokémon he was catching. During a battle against a {{p|Kangaskhan}}, he pulled his Pokédex and noticed that Red was also given one by his grandfather. This was much to his disdain, as he knew others also received Pokédexes, but not a Trainer like Red. Over time though he gradually agreed with Red and became his best friend and rival. Later, in the ''Gold, Silver, & Crystal'' chapter, he became a Gym Leader of Viridian City after Red turned down an offer to be given the position. In the ''FireRed & LeafGreen'' chapter, his Pokédex got destroyed along with Green's, but was later replaced by an upgraded Pokédex. When he was young, he had studied in [[Johto]]. He also learned to utilize [[Mega Evolution]] in [[Kalos]] at some point. | ||
Through tough {{pkmn|training}}, Blue increases the [[level]] of his Pokémon, making them apt to dispute in battles against the best Trainers, even using the ones he raised from scratch. Due to his skill, he is defined as the '''Trainer''' (Japanese: '''育てる者''' ''Trainer''). | Through tough {{pkmn|training}}, Blue increases the [[level]] of his Pokémon, making them apt to dispute in battles against the best Trainers, even using the ones he raised from scratch. Due to his skill, he is defined as the '''Trainer''' (Japanese: '''育てる者''' ''Trainer''). | ||
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The first time Green went in Professor Oak's Laboratory was when she stole his [[Blasty|Squirtle]]. Later, at the Pokémon League semi-finals, Green had a battle against Dr. O, who used a team of bird Pokémon, knowing the ornithophobia she acquired after being kidnapped by {{p|Ho-Oh|a bird Pokémon}} at the age of five. After being defeated by him, his true identity was revealed to be Professor Oak himself, who already knew of her coming from the beginning and had let her steal his Pokémon since it was already intended to be hers. Then, he handed her her own Pokédex. During the fifth chapter, she, Red, and Blue received upgraded Pokédexes. However, her old one was destroyed along with Blue's. | The first time Green went in Professor Oak's Laboratory was when she stole his [[Blasty|Squirtle]]. Later, at the Pokémon League semi-finals, Green had a battle against Dr. O, who used a team of bird Pokémon, knowing the ornithophobia she acquired after being kidnapped by {{p|Ho-Oh|a bird Pokémon}} at the age of five. After being defeated by him, his true identity was revealed to be Professor Oak himself, who already knew of her coming from the beginning and had let her steal his Pokémon since it was already intended to be hers. Then, he handed her her own Pokédex. During the fifth chapter, she, Red, and Blue received upgraded Pokédexes. However, her old one was destroyed along with Blue's. | ||
During the time she was kidnapped, Green was taught to develop her knowledge on Pokémon [[evolution]], having won important battles with the appropriate use of [[ | During the time she was kidnapped, Green was taught to develop her knowledge on Pokémon [[evolution]], having won important battles with the appropriate use of [[Evolution stone]]s. Due to her skill, she is defined as the '''Evolver''' (Japanese: '''化える者''' ''Evolver''). | ||
===Yellow - the Healer=== | ===Yellow - the Healer=== | ||
{{main|Yellow (Adventures)}} | {{main|Yellow (Adventures)}} | ||
Yellow showed up in Professor Oak's Lab after seeing a hurt [[Pika]] to find out Red's whereabouts. The Professor refused to let Yellow go with Pika and attacked with his {{p|Spearow}}. Yellow then ordered [[Dody]] to counter in such a way that neither Pokémon was hurt. Impressed by the connection with her Pokémon and their trust in Yellow, the Professor decided that he should also trust Yellow and gives her Red's Pokédex to deliver to him. By the end of the fifth chapter, Red, Blue and Green had received upgraded Pokédexes. Since Blue's and Green's were destroyed by {{adv|Deoxys}}, Red's Pokédex was the only one still working; Red gave this Pokédex to Yellow while she was unconscious, | Yellow showed up in Professor Oak's Lab after seeing a hurt [[Pika]] to find out Red's whereabouts. The Professor refused to let Yellow go with Pika and attacked with his {{p|Spearow}}. Yellow then ordered [[Dody]] to counter in such a way that neither Pokémon was hurt. Impressed by the connection with her Pokémon and their trust in Yellow, the Professor decided that he should also trust Yellow and gives her Red's Pokédex to deliver to him. By the end of the fifth chapter, Red, Blue and Green had received upgraded Pokédexes. Since Blue's and Green's were destroyed by {{adv|Deoxys}}, Red's Pokédex was the only one still working; Red gave this Pokédex to Yellow while she was unconscious, officially making her a Pokédex holder. | ||
As a native of Viridian Forest | As a native of Viridian Forest, Yellow has special abilities such as [[Viridian Forest#Pokémon Adventures|healing with a touch]]. Due to her skill, she is defined as the '''Healer''' (Japanese: '''癒やす者''' ''Healer''). | ||
==Johto Pokédex holders== | ==Johto Pokédex holders== | ||
[[File:Gold Silver Crystal HGSS Adventures.png|200px|thumb|right|Crystal, Gold and Silver]] | [[File:Gold Silver Crystal HGSS Adventures.png|200px|thumb|right|Crystal, Gold, and Silver]] | ||
===Gold - the Hatcher=== | ===Gold - the Hatcher=== | ||
{{main|Gold (Adventures)}} | {{main|Gold (Adventures)}} | ||
When Professor Oak told how the Pokédex can be used in battle, Gold asked for one. The Professor said that Pokédexes are meant for research purposes, and the ones he trusted the device were responsible young people who were willing to help others with their strengths, unlike Gold that only cares about his goal and would reduce it to a tool in battle. After much insistence, the Professor asked how Gold sees his Pokémon, to what the boy replied that they are his "partners". For the good answer, the Pokédex was given to him. Prior to the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver|ninth chapter}}, Gold received an upgraded Pokédex. | |||
Gold's ability as a Pokédex holder was the last to be revealed in the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}. While he desperately wondered what was his specialty, the Egg he was holding hatched given his {{pkmn|breeding#Hatching eggs|will to protect it}}. Due to his skill, he is defined as the '''{{tt|Hatcher|Breeder in Chuang Yi's translations}}''' (Japanese: '''孵す者''' ''Hatcher''). | |||
Gold's ability as a Pokédex holder was the last to be revealed in the {{ | |||
===Silver - the Exchanger=== | ===Silver - the Exchanger=== | ||
{{main|Silver (Adventures)}} | {{main|Silver (Adventures)}} | ||
Silver's Pokédex was first seen during his battle against Gold and then used against {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. Later in the story, Professor Oak explained that it was stolen from his 2nd Research Center in [[Cherrygrove City]], the same way that Silver stole the [[Silver's Feraligatr|Totodile]] from [[Professor Elm]]'s Lab in [[New Bark Town]]. He guessed that Silver was the thief after hearing from Green about the time she and he were under the [[Masked Man]]'s control. Prior to the ''HeartGold & SoulSilver'' chapter, Silver received an upgraded Pokédex. | Silver's Pokédex was first seen during his battle against Gold and then used against {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. Later in the story, Professor Oak explained that it was stolen from his 2nd Research Center in [[Cherrygrove City]], the same way that Silver stole the [[Silver's Feraligatr|Totodile]] from [[Professor Elm]]'s Lab in [[New Bark Town]]. He guessed that Silver was the thief after hearing from Green about the time she and he were under the [[Masked Man]]'s control. Prior to the ''HeartGold & SoulSilver'' chapter, Silver received an upgraded Pokédex. | ||
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===Crystal - the Catcher=== | ===Crystal - the Catcher=== | ||
{{main|Crystal (Adventures)}} | {{main|Crystal (Adventures)}} | ||
While Professor Oak was looking for a reliable Trainer to collect Pokémon data for him, he got information from {{adv|Bill}} that there was a catcher who would do it for something in return. When the Professor went to [[Earl Dervish]]'s [[Pokémon academy]] for the meeting, a bunch of {{p|Slugma}} attacked a little girl. To protect her, a girl named Crystal used her Pokémon and [[Level Ball|special Poké Balls]] to catch them all. Amazed by her catching skills, he gave her a Pokédex and, in return, repaired the old academy. Prior to the ninth chapter, Crystal received an upgraded Pokédex. | |||
While Professor Oak was looking for a reliable Trainer to collect Pokémon data for him, he got information from {{adv|Bill}} that there was a catcher who would do it for something in return. When the Professor went to [[Earl Dervish]]'s [[Pokémon academy]] for the meeting, a bunch of {{p|Slugma}} attacked a little girl. To protect her, a girl named Crystal used her Pokémon and [[ | |||
Crystal is the only holder that actually attempts to fill the Pokédex with data, and went through special training since she was very young, having [[caught Pokémon]] by hundreds. Due to her skill, she is defined as the '''{{tt|Catcher|Capturer in Chuang Yi's translations}}''' (Japanese: '''捕える者''' ''Capturer''). | Crystal is the only holder that actually attempts to fill the Pokédex with data, and went through special training since she was very young, having [[caught Pokémon]] by hundreds. Due to her skill, she is defined as the '''{{tt|Catcher|Capturer in Chuang Yi's translations}}''' (Japanese: '''捕える者''' ''Capturer''). | ||
==Hoenn Pokédex holders== | ==Hoenn Pokédex holders== | ||
[[File:PS325.png|200px|thumb|right|Sapphire, Emerald and Ruby]] | [[File:PS325.png|200px|thumb|right|Sapphire, Emerald, and Ruby]] | ||
===Ruby - the Charmer=== | ===Ruby - the Charmer=== | ||
{{main|Ruby (Adventures)}} | {{main|Ruby (Adventures)}} | ||
Ruby accidentally kept the Pokédex that [[Professor Birch]] had for his fieldwork to help him defeat the two {{p|Mightyena}} that were attacking him. When Ruby was going to retrieve the Professor's bag, his [[Running Shoes]] activated and he fell from a cliff, being saved and taken to a cave by Sapphire. Ruby left her with a letter, telling her to return her father's goods, but forgot the Pokédex in his pocket. In [[Oldale Town]], when he was attacked by a {{p|Dustox}}, the Pokédex resonated and once again helped Ruby to defeat the Pokémon. He decided to keep it so that he could escape in time from the new Pokémon he would meet. Prior to the thirteenth chapter, Ruby received an upgraded Pokédex. | Ruby accidentally kept the Pokédex that [[Professor Birch]] had for his fieldwork to help him defeat the two {{p|Mightyena}} that were attacking him. When Ruby was going to retrieve the Professor's bag, his [[Running Shoes]] activated and he fell from a cliff, being saved and taken to a cave by Sapphire. Ruby left her with a letter, telling her to return her father's goods, but forgot the Pokédex in his pocket. In [[Oldale Town]], when he was attacked by a {{p|Dustox}}, the Pokédex resonated and once again helped Ruby to defeat the Pokémon. He decided to keep it so that he could escape in time from the new Pokémon he would meet. Prior to the thirteenth chapter, Ruby received an upgraded Pokédex. | ||
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===Sapphire - the Conqueror=== | ===Sapphire - the Conqueror=== | ||
{{main|Sapphire (Adventures)}} | {{main|Sapphire (Adventures)}} | ||
Sapphire Birch is Professor Birch's daughter. While she was doing fieldwork, Sapphire saw Ruby falling down from a cliff and got him by swinging on hanging vines. She took him to her [[Secret Base]], where they started a scuffle over their different views on Pokémon. In the middle of their battle, a {{p|Seviper}} appeared and attacked them. In order to defeat it, she used a Pokédex to get data about the Pokémon. She explained to Ruby that she was keeping it to help her father in his researches. When her quest on challenging all [[Gym]]s in [[Hoenn]] started, Sapphire took the Pokédex with her. | Sapphire Birch is Professor Birch's daughter. While she was doing fieldwork, Sapphire saw Ruby falling down from a cliff and got him by swinging on hanging vines. She took him to her [[Secret Base]], where they started a scuffle over their different views on Pokémon. In the middle of their battle, a {{p|Seviper}} appeared and attacked them. In order to defeat it, she used a Pokédex to get data about the Pokémon. She explained to Ruby that she was keeping it to help her father in his researches. When her quest on challenging all [[Gym]]s in [[Hoenn]] started, Sapphire took the Pokédex with her. | ||
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===Emerald - the Calmer=== | ===Emerald - the Calmer=== | ||
{{main|Emerald (Adventures)}} | {{main|Emerald (Adventures)}} | ||
Emerald was recommended by the [[Trick Master]] to live in Earl Dervish's Pokémon academy, to overcome the bullying he suffered, which made him reluctant to interact with other children and with Pokémon. When Emerald arrived at the academy, he was impressed by Crystal's dedication for others, working hard to fulfill the Pokédex for Professor Oak to get repairs in the building and new clothes for the homeless children in return. He then decided to ask for a Pokédex so that he could also help others. In the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], Emerald called the Professor with a message saying that he wanted a Pokédex so that he could live together with Pokémon. Although Professor Oak registered Emerald as the owner of the Pokédex, the Professor didn't give it to him, saying that Emerald lied about wanting to be with Pokémon, since Earl declared that he avoids any contact with them. It was only when Emerald found his own path in relating with Pokémon that the Professor approved to give him the Pokédex. He then had to head to Hoenn, where his Pokédex was with Professor Birch. | Emerald was recommended by the [[Trick Master]] to live in Earl Dervish's Pokémon academy, to overcome the bullying he suffered, which made him reluctant to interact with other children and with Pokémon. When Emerald arrived at the academy, he was impressed by Crystal's dedication for others, working hard to fulfill the Pokédex for Professor Oak to get repairs in the building and new clothes for the homeless children in return. He then decided to ask for a Pokédex so that he could also help others. In the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], Emerald called the Professor with a message saying that he wanted a Pokédex so that he could live together with Pokémon. Although Professor Oak registered Emerald as the owner of the Pokédex, the Professor didn't give it to him, saying that Emerald lied about wanting to be with Pokémon, since Earl declared that he avoids any contact with them. It was only when Emerald found his own path in relating with Pokémon that the Professor approved to give him the Pokédex. He then had to head to Hoenn, where his Pokédex was with Professor Birch. | ||
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==Sinnoh Pokédex holders== | ==Sinnoh Pokédex holders== | ||
[[File:Diamond Pearl Platinum Adventures.png|200px|thumb|right|Pearl, Platinum and Diamond]] | [[File:Diamond Pearl Platinum Adventures.png|200px|thumb|right|Pearl, Platinum, and Diamond]] | ||
===Diamond - the Empathizer=== | ===Diamond - the Empathizer=== | ||
{{main|Diamond (Adventures)}} | {{main|Diamond (Adventures)}} | ||
Diamond and Pearl are childhood friends from [[Twinleaf Town]] that aim to become masters of comedy. They took part in a contest held by [[Jubilife TV]] that would reward the best stand-up comedians, but failed in their performance. However, they received a special prize for their peculiar humor, tickets for a travel. Before opening the envelope with the tickets, they bumped against Professor Rowan and his assistant (Lady Berlitz's father) in the middle of a crowd and ended up having their envelope exchanged with the one containing instructions for the Lady's bodyguards on their travel to Mt. Coronet. Arriving at the meeting point, they assumed she was a tour guide for their trip, while she thought they were her bodyguards, giving each a Pokémon, a Pokétch and a Pokédex. The trio traveled around [[Sinnoh]] until the misunderstanding was clarified, when she decided to reveal her first name, Platinum. | Diamond and Pearl are childhood friends from [[Twinleaf Town]] that aim to become masters of comedy. They took part in a contest held by [[Jubilife TV]] that would reward the best stand-up comedians, but failed in their performance. However, they received a special prize for their peculiar humor, tickets for a travel. Before opening the envelope with the tickets, they bumped against Professor Rowan and his assistant (Lady Berlitz's father) in the middle of a crowd and ended up having their envelope exchanged with the one containing instructions for the Lady's bodyguards on their travel to Mt. Coronet. Arriving at the meeting point, they assumed she was a tour guide for their trip, while she thought they were her bodyguards, giving each a Pokémon, a Pokétch and a Pokédex. The trio traveled around [[Sinnoh]] until the misunderstanding was clarified, when she decided to reveal her first name, Platinum. | ||
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===Pearl - the Determiner=== | ===Pearl - the Determiner=== | ||
{{main|Pearl (Adventures)}} | {{main|Pearl (Adventures)}} | ||
Diamond and Pearl are childhood friends from [[Twinleaf Town]] that aim to become masters of comedy. They took part in a contest held by [[Jubilife TV]] that would reward the best stand-up comedians, but failed in their performance. However, they received a special prize for their peculiar humor, tickets for a travel. Before opening the envelope with the tickets, they bumped against Professor Rowan and his assistant (Lady Berlitz's father) in the middle of a crowd and ended up having their envelope exchanged with the one containing instructions for the Lady's bodyguards on their travel to Mt. Coronet. Arriving at the meeting point, they assumed she was a tour guide for their trip, while she thought they were her bodyguards, giving each a Pokémon, a Pokétch and a Pokédex. The trio traveled around [[Sinnoh]] until the misunderstanding was clarified, when she decided to reveal her first name, Platinum. | Diamond and Pearl are childhood friends from [[Twinleaf Town]] that aim to become masters of comedy. They took part in a contest held by [[Jubilife TV]] that would reward the best stand-up comedians, but failed in their performance. However, they received a special prize for their peculiar humor, tickets for a travel. Before opening the envelope with the tickets, they bumped against Professor Rowan and his assistant (Lady Berlitz's father) in the middle of a crowd and ended up having their envelope exchanged with the one containing instructions for the Lady's bodyguards on their travel to Mt. Coronet. Arriving at the meeting point, they assumed she was a tour guide for their trip, while she thought they were her bodyguards, giving each a Pokémon, a Pokétch and a Pokédex. The trio traveled around [[Sinnoh]] until the misunderstanding was clarified, when she decided to reveal her first name, Platinum. | ||
Pearl's special skill matches the [[Lake guardians|lake guardian]] he bonded with, {{p|Azelf}}. He is full of willpower on whatever he intends to do, giving him the title '''Determiner''' (Japanese: '''志す者''' ''Determiner''). | Pearl's special skill matches the [[Lake guardians|lake guardian]] he bonded with, {{p|Azelf}}. He is full of willpower on whatever he intends to do, giving him the title '''Determiner''' (Japanese: '''志す者''' ''Determiner''). His title also fits his unique ability to anticipate a Pokémon's moves before they happen, honed by a childhood spent surrounded by strong Pokémon. | ||
===Platinum - the Understander=== | ===Platinum - the Understander=== | ||
{{main|Platinum (Adventures)}} | {{main|Platinum (Adventures)}} | ||
As a member of nobility, Platinum must meet the tradition of making an artifact from materials found on the peak of [[Mt. Coronet]], as the other heirs of her family. For the journey, [[Professor Rowan]] gave her a suitcase with three Pokédexes, [[Pokétch]]es and the three Sinnoh | As a member of nobility, Platinum must meet the tradition of making an artifact from materials found on the peak of [[Mt. Coronet]], as the other heirs of her family. For the journey, [[Professor Rowan]] gave her a suitcase with three Pokédexes, [[Pokétch]]es and the three Sinnoh first partner Pokémon to be used by the Lady and the two bodyguards hired by her father, that she was supposed to meet in front of {{DL|Jubilife City|Jubilife Condominiums}}. | ||
Platinum's special skill matches the [[Lake guardians|lake guardian]] she bonded with, {{p|Uxie}}. She knows about various subjects due to the outstanding knowledge she is imbued with, giving her the title '''Understander''' (Japanese: '''知る者''' ''Understander''). | Platinum's special skill matches the [[Lake guardians|lake guardian]] she bonded with, {{p|Uxie}}. She knows about various subjects due to the outstanding knowledge she is imbued with, giving her the title '''Understander''' (Japanese: '''知る者''' ''Understander''). | ||
==Unova Pokédex holders== | ==Unova Pokédex holders== | ||
[[File:Black White Adventures.png| | [[File:Black White Blake Whitley Adventures.png|250px|thumb|right|Black, White, Whitley, and Blake]] | ||
===Black - the Dreamer=== | ===Black - the Dreamer=== | ||
{{main|Black (Adventures)}} | {{main|Black (Adventures)}} | ||
[[Professor Juniper]] sent a package with three Pokédexes and three Pokémon to Black, {{adv|Cheren}} and {{adv|Bianca}}. The box was supposed to be delivered at Black's house, but he was so eager to receive it that waited all night outside the Juniper Pokémon Lab. When the deliveryman gave the package to him, he opened it to choose his first partner Pokémon before his friends. But as it rained the day before, Black was drenched and sneezed on the box, releasing the three Pokémon and letting two of the Pokédexes fall on a pond. He went after [[Bo|one of the Pokémon]] that escaped and started his adventure, leaving Cheren and Bianca behind with two broken Pokédexes. | |||
[[Professor Juniper]] sent a package with three Pokédexes and three Pokémon to Black, {{adv|Cheren}} and {{adv|Bianca}}. The box was supposed to be delivered at Black's house, but he was so eager to receive it that waited all night outside the Juniper Pokémon Lab. When the deliveryman gave the package to him, he opened it to choose his | |||
Since his childhood, Black is devoted to his objective of winning the [[Unova League]] to become the Champion. His dedication to the dream he follows is his special skill, giving him the title '''Dreamer''' (Japanese: '''夢みる者''' ''Dreamer''), shared with White. | Since his childhood, Black is devoted to his objective of winning the [[Unova League]] to become the Champion. His dedication to the dream he follows is his special skill, giving him the title '''Dreamer''' (Japanese: '''夢みる者''' ''Dreamer''), shared with White. | ||
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===White - the Dreamer=== | ===White - the Dreamer=== | ||
{{main|White (Adventures)}} | {{main|White (Adventures)}} | ||
During Black's journey, he ended up working for White, the president of the [[BW Agency]]. She managed Pokémon actors for movies but had never trained a single Pokémon before. Later on, White learned the qualifications of a Pokémon Trainer from the very beginning, such as catching, battling and evolving. When she already had a full team of six Pokémon, Bianca gave White her Pokédex and she became a Pokédex holder. | During Black's journey, he ended up working for White, the president of the [[BW Agency]]. She managed Pokémon actors for movies but had never trained a single Pokémon before. Later on, White learned the qualifications of a Pokémon Trainer from the very beginning, such as catching, battling and evolving. When she already had a full team of six Pokémon, Bianca gave White her Pokédex and she became a Pokédex holder. | ||
For her skills, she is given the title '''Dreamer''' (Japanese: '''夢みる者''' ''Dreamer''), shared with Black. | For her skills, she is given the title '''Dreamer''' (Japanese: '''夢みる者''' ''Dreamer''), shared with Black. | ||
===Blake - the Arrester=== | ===Blake - the Arrester=== | ||
{{main|Blake (Adventures)}} | {{main|Blake (Adventures)}} | ||
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===Whitley - the Liberator=== | ===Whitley - the Liberator=== | ||
{{main|Whitley (Adventures)}} | {{main|Whitley (Adventures)}} | ||
Whitley moved with her [[mother]] to Aspertia City, so she could be away from the events that occurred when she was a member of [[Team Plasma]]. On her first day at the Trainer's School, she had to battle her classmates in a practical battle class. Although Whitley didn't want to draw attention to | Whitley moved with her [[mother]] to Aspertia City, so she could be away from the events that occurred when she was a member of [[Team Plasma]]. On her first day at the Trainer's School, she had to battle her classmates in a practical battle class. Although Whitley didn't want to draw attention to herself, she ended up winning and was rewarded a Pokédex from Bianca. At first she did not want it, but the other winner, Blake, convinced her to take it. | ||
For her beliefs and attachment to the original Team Plasma's philosophy, she is given the title of '''Liberator''' (解放る者 ''Liberator''). | For her beliefs and attachment to the original Team Plasma's philosophy, she is given the title of '''Liberator''' (解放る者 ''Liberator''). | ||
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===X - the Loner=== | ===X - the Loner=== | ||
{{main|X (Adventures)}} | {{main|X (Adventures)}} | ||
To cheer up their friend, Y, [[Shauna]], [[Trevor]], and [[Tierno]] were hired to deliver three Pokédexes and three | To cheer up their friend, Y, [[Shauna]], [[Trevor]], and [[Tierno]] were hired to deliver three Pokédexes and three first partner Pokémon to X so he could choose one. After one of each were blown away by the battle of Xerneas and Yveltal, X took a Pokédex and Chespin, one of the first partner Pokémon, to help him battle Team Flare. | ||
From his years of being secluded alone from society and his peers, he is given the title of '''Loner''' (籠る者 ''Loner''). | From his years of being secluded alone from society and his peers, he is given the title of '''Loner''' (籠る者 ''Loner''). | ||
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Sun is known to have received his Pokédex from [[Professor Kukui]], along with his {{p|Litten}}, {{adv|Dollar}}. | Sun is known to have received his Pokédex from [[Professor Kukui]], along with his {{p|Litten}}, {{adv|Dollar}}. | ||
He is aiming to earn $1 million | He is aiming to earn $1 million to buy back an island that the [[Aether Foundation]] took from his [[Sun's great-grandfather|great-grandfather]], and so he is taking on various jobs to raise the money he needs. Because of this, he is given the title of '''Saver''' (貯める者 ''Saver''). | ||
===Moon - the Mixer=== | ===Moon - the Mixer=== | ||
{{main|Moon (Adventures)}} | {{main|Moon (Adventures)}} | ||
Moon received a spare Pokédex from [[Professor Kukui]] as payment to help Sun finish his island challenge and calm the island deities. It fused with | Moon received a spare Pokédex from [[Professor Kukui]] as payment to help Sun finish his island challenge and calm the island deities. It fused with a {{p|Rotom}} to become the [[Rotom Pokédex]]. | ||
She is a gifted pharmacist, capable of creating an assortment of medicine from berries and poisons. For her skills, she is given the title of '''Mixer''' (調合る者 ''Mixer''). | She is a gifted pharmacist, capable of creating an assortment of medicine from berries and poisons. For her skills, she is given the title of '''Mixer''' (調合る者 ''Mixer''). | ||
==Galar Pokédex holders== | |||
[[File:Henry and Casey.png|175px|thumb|right|Casey and Henry]] | |||
===Henry=== | |||
{{main|Henry Sword}} | |||
Henry received his Pokédex from [[Professor Magnolia]], who installed it into Henry's [[Rotom Phone]]. | |||
Henry is a (Japanese: '''身具{{tt|職人|マイスター}}''' ''Tool Meister''). His job is to repair various objects Pokémon use as weapons in battle, such as his {{p|Sirfetch'd}}'s leek sword or his {{p|Thwackey}}'s sticks. | |||
===Casey=== | |||
{{main|Casey Shield}} | |||
Casey received her Pokédex from [[Professor Magnolia]], who installed it into Casey's [[Rotom Phone]]. | |||
==Paldea Pokédex holders== | |||
===Violet=== | |||
{{main|Violet (Adventures)}} | |||
Violet's Rotom Phone, [[Rotojī]], received the a Pokédex app from [[Jacq]] after he enrolled in [[Uva Academy]], the download occurring shortly before Violet set off on his Treasure Hunt. | |||
===Scarlet=== | |||
{{main|Scarlet (Adventures)}} | |||
Scarlet's Pokédex app's origin has yet to be revealed. | |||
==Former Pokédex holders== | ==Former Pokédex holders== | ||
===Wally=== | ===Wally=== | ||
{{main|Wally (Adventures)}} | {{main|Wally (Adventures)}} | ||
Wally found Professor Birch's bag adrift in the sea during the flood caused by {{p|Kyogre}}'s rampage. Inside the bag was a Pokédex and a [[Emerald's Sceptile|Treecko]]. Wally temporarily used the Pokédex and the Pokémon when he was helping [[Norman]] to awaken {{p|Rayquaza}} in the [[Sky Pillar]]. After the cataclysmic battle between Kyogre and {{p|Groudon}} ceased, Wally sent the Pokédex back to Professor Birch, who gave it to its registered owner, Emerald. | Wally found Professor Birch's bag adrift in the sea during the flood caused by {{p|Kyogre}}'s rampage. Inside the bag was a Pokédex and a [[Emerald's Sceptile|Treecko]]. Wally temporarily used the Pokédex and the Pokémon when he was helping [[Norman]] to awaken {{p|Rayquaza}} in the [[Sky Pillar]]. After the cataclysmic battle between Kyogre and {{p|Groudon}} ceased, Wally sent the Pokédex back to Professor Birch, who gave it to its registered owner, Emerald. | ||
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===Bianca=== | ===Bianca=== | ||
{{main|Bianca (Adventures)}} | {{main|Bianca (Adventures)}} | ||
Bianca, along with Cheren and Black, was chosen by Professor Juniper to fill the Pokédex with data. Even though Black made her Pokédex unusable, Bianca left on her journey, sometimes meeting with Cheren, Black and/or White. After her Pokédex was fixed, Bianca gave it to White, and decided to help as an assistant with [[Professor Juniper]] in her research. | |||
Bianca, along with Cheren and Black, was chosen by Professor Juniper to fill the Pokédex with data. Even though Black made her Pokédex unusable, Bianca left on her journey, sometimes meeting with Cheren, Black and/or White. | |||
===Cheren=== | ===Cheren=== | ||
{{main|Cheren (Adventures)}} | {{main|Cheren (Adventures)}} | ||
Although Cheren was chosen by Professor Juniper to have a Pokédex, [[Team Plasma]]'s actions made him see the device as an excuse to trap Pokémon in Poké Balls, and that the strength he pursues could be achieved without it. Cheren then decided to be not be a Pokédex holder any longer. After his broken Pokédex was repaired, {{adv|N}}'s Pokémon destroyed it. It was later revealed that his remarks at the time were caused by Team Plasma's brainwashing. | |||
Although Cheren was chosen by Professor Juniper to have a Pokédex, Team Plasma's actions made him see the device as an excuse to trap Pokémon in Poké Balls, and that the strength he pursues could be achieved without it. Cheren then decided to be not be a Pokédex holder any longer. After his broken Pokédex was repaired, N's Pokémon destroyed it. | |||
==Others== | ==Others== | ||
Throughout the series, some characters had relevant association with the usage of Pokédexes, though they do not belong to the Pokédex holders group. | Throughout the series, some characters had relevant association with the usage of Pokédexes, though they do not belong to the Pokédex holders group. | ||
* Professor Birch was using Emerald's Pokédex before it was lost and later found by Wally. | * Professor Birch was using Emerald's Pokédex before it was lost and later found by Wally. | ||
* Before the Pokédex was upgraded in the ''FireRed & LeafGreen'' chapter, [[Carr]] duplicated Red's into a "black Pokédex". It was seen being held by | *Before the Pokédex was upgraded in the ''FireRed & LeafGreen'' chapter, [[Carr]] duplicated Red's into a "black Pokédex". It was also seen being held by {{adv|Giovanni}} and [[Orm]]. | ||
* [[Paka and Uji]] would have been Pokédex holders if the mix-up with Professor Rowan and Professor Berlitz with Diamond and Pearl did not happen. | *[[Paka and Uji]] would have been Pokédex holders if the mix-up with Professor Rowan and Professor Berlitz with Diamond and Pearl did not happen. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The Pokédex holders have their names based on the [[core series]] games. | * The Pokédex holders have their names based on the [[core series]] games. | ||
* Blue and Green's original Pokédexes were destroyed, and Red's was given to Yellow. Because of this, Yellow is the holder of the oldest Pokédex in existence. | **Red, Blue, and Silver are the only three Pokédex holders to have the exact same names as the characters they are based on. | ||
* Green is the oldest Pokédex holder. | **Yellow and Emerald are the only two Pokédex holders that are not based on any characters from the games. | ||
* Every Pokédex holder named after an English [[core series|third version]] is also known by another name. Yellow is also called Amarillo del Bosque Verde, Crystal's nickname is Crys, Emerald is called Em by {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}}, and Platinum was simply referred to as the Lady before her name was officially revealed. | **Green is the only Pokédex holder to retroactively be given a game counterpart. | ||
** Although Blake's name is derived from a paired version, which can be considered to be the third or fourth of its [[generation]], he still follows this pattern. He uses the name Blake in his mission and has the code name Black No. 2. | **Platinum is the only Pokédex holder whose real name is not revealed at first, as that character is introduced long before the game that inspired her namesake was even released. | ||
* Only | **Henry and Casey, unlike the other Pokédex holders, have their game namesakes act as their surnames rather than their given names. | ||
* | *Blue and Green's original Pokédexes were destroyed, and Red's was given to Yellow. Because of this, Yellow is the holder of the oldest Pokédex in existence. | ||
*Green is the oldest Pokédex holder. | |||
*Every Pokédex holder named after an English [[core series|third version]] is also known by another name. Yellow is also called Amarillo del Bosque Verde, Crystal's nickname is Crys, Emerald is called Em by {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}}, and Platinum was simply referred to as the Lady before her name was officially revealed. | |||
**Although Blake's name is derived from a paired version, which can be considered to be the third or fourth of its [[generation]], he still follows this pattern. He uses the name Blake in his mission and has the code name Black No. 2. | |||
*Only seven Pokédex holders are known to have full names: Blue Oak, Sapphire Birch, Platinum Berlitz, Yvonne Gabena, Henry Sword, Casey Shield, and Violet Lang. | |||
*Only the first seven Pokédex holders' titles are actually mentioned in the manga itself. The rest of the titles are only mentioned in supplementary material such as [[Pokémon the Comic]] and [[PokéSPedia]]. | |||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
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|zh_cmn=神奇寶貝圖鑑持有人 ''{{tt|Shénqí Bǎobèi Tújiàn Chíyǒurén|Pokédex holder}}'' (Taiwan) | |zh_cmn=神奇寶貝圖鑑持有人 ''{{tt|Shénqí Bǎobèi Tújiàn Chíyǒurén|Pokédex holder}}'' (Taiwan) | ||
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|ko=포켓몬 도감의 소유자 ''{{tt|Pokémon Dogam-ui Soyuja|Pokédex holder}}'' | |ko=포켓몬 도감의 소유자 ''{{tt|Pokémon Dogam-ui Soyuja|Pokédex holder}}'' | ||
|pl=Posiadacz Pokédexa | |pl=Posiadacz Pokédexa | ||
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|vi=Chủ nhân của từ điển Pokémon | |vi=Chủ nhân của từ điển Pokémon | ||
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