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* In [[Generation V]], Raffle Shops provide the only single-player opportunity to obtain {{ball|Master}}s beyond the limited amount available through story progression. | * In [[Generation V]], Raffle Shops provide the only single-player opportunity to obtain {{ball|Master}}s beyond the limited amount available through story progression. | ||
* All 49 NPC fans visiting Join Avenue have names beginning with letters J or A, in reference to the location's name. This is also the case in the Japanese versions, with the exception of Janus, who is named ハジメ ''Hajime''. | * All 49 NPC fans visiting Join Avenue have names beginning with letters J or A, in reference to the location's name. This is also the case in the Japanese versions, with the exception of Janus, who is named ハジメ ''Hajime''. | ||
**Also, while Hajime means ''beginning'', the name Janus is a reference to {{wp|Janus|the | **Also, while Hajime means ''beginning'', the name Janus is a reference to {{wp|Janus|the Roman god of beginnings}}, with both names alluding to his status as the avenue's first visitor and recruit. | ||
* The NPC fans' overworld sprite appearances are limited to those of the [[Trainer class]]es that can be selected on | * The NPC fans' overworld sprite appearances are limited to those of the [[Trainer class]]es that can be selected on {{ga|Trainer Card}}s. | ||
* In place of landmarks, the [[Town Map]] provides three live statistics for Join Avenue: ''current avenue rank'', ''recommended or invited'', and ''current visitors''. | * In place of landmarks, the [[Town Map]] provides three live statistics for Join Avenue: ''current avenue rank'', ''recommended or invited'', and ''current visitors''. | ||
* This is the only location in the games which name can be changed. | * This is the only location in the games which name can be changed. | ||