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'''Footprints''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|足跡|あしあと}}''' ''footprint'') are the tracks left by a Pokémon. Each Pokémon with visible legs has a unique footprint that is displayed in the [[Pokédex]] of every game from [[Generation II]] through [[Generation V]], as well as [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]. Out of the 649 Pokémon in [[Generation V]], 241 do not have a footprint.

From [[Generation II]] through [[Generation V]], when a Pokémon is {{pkmn2|caught}}, its footprint is included in the data added to its Pokédex entry and can be found on the first page. For those without a footprint, the area footprints are displayed on remains blank.

Between the [[Generation II]] games and the [[Generation III]] games, the footprints of 21 species of Pokémon were changed.

Between the [[Generation III]] games and the [[Generation IV]] games, the footprint of one species of Pokémon was changed.

[[Dr. Footstep]] on {{rt|213|Sinnoh}} in [[Sinnoh]] is a footprint expert who can evaluate a Pokémon's friendship simply by looking at its tracks. In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]], he will hand out a Footprint Ribbon to Pokémon with a high [[friendship]] value. Even Pokémon who do not have a footprint can be tested to get the Ribbon. Dr. Footstep has five different ratings on Pokémon friendship, which reflect the amount and size of hearts shown on the Friendship [[Pokétch]] application. The quotes vary depending on which Pokémon is being examined. Different Pokémon have different sets of responses, such as {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon saying that they are scary and shunned, and inorganic Pokémon such as {{p|Magnemite}} only make the noise "Sssshhnnn". If a Pokémon receives a Level 5 rating, Dr. Footstep will award it a {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Footprint Ribbon}}.  

In {{g|X and Y}}, the ribbon is given out by a {{tc|Rising Star}} in [[Shalour City]], by a {{tc|Collector}} at the [[Battle Resort]] in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, and by a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} at the [[Hano Grand Resort]] in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]. In these games, the Footprint Ribbon is given to Pokémon who have gained at least 30 levels since they were caught or received.

In [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], the ribbon is again given out by [[Dr. Footstep]]. Unlike the original games, the ribbon is awarded to Pokémon who have gained at least 30 levels since they were caught or received. For "voiceless" Pokémon, however, the ribbon is given out for reaching max friendship instead. The follow Pokémon are considered [[Dr. Footstep/Quotes|"voiceless"]]: