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The '''Pokéwalker''' (Japanese: '''ポケウォーカー''' ''Pokéwalker'') is a {{wp|pedometer}} device specifically for use with {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} that is able to interact with the games in various manners. It was released in Japan on September 12, 2009 bundled with every copy of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, and then later released with every localized copy of the games. The accessory has a {{i|Poké Ball}} design with a small monochrome LCD screen and three functioning buttons. The Pokéwalker supports [[infrared]] signals allowing players to interact within a short range with a game card of Pokémon HeartGold or SoulSilver while slotted in the [[Nintendo DS]], or with another Pokéwalker. | The '''Pokéwalker''' (Japanese: '''ポケウォーカー''' ''Pokéwalker'') is a {{wp|pedometer}} device specifically for use with {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} that is able to interact with the games in various manners. It was released in Japan on September 12, 2009 bundled with every copy of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, and then later released with every localized copy of the games. The accessory has a {{i|Poké Ball}} design with a small monochrome LCD screen and three functioning buttons. The Pokéwalker supports [[infrared]] signals allowing players to interact within a short range with a game card of Pokémon HeartGold or SoulSilver while slotted in the [[Nintendo DS]], or with another Pokéwalker. | ||
The system records every time a step is taken, and the daily step count influences which wild Pokémon and items will appear. The player can transfer a Pokémon to the Pokéwalker from either HeartGold or SoulSilver, which gains [[experience]] for each step. Like the [[Pokémon Pikachu]] and [[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]], the Pokéwalker uses a currency known as " | The system records every time a step is taken, and the daily step count influences which wild Pokémon and items will appear. The player can transfer a Pokémon to the Pokéwalker from either HeartGold or SoulSilver, which gains [[experience]] for each step. Like the [[Pokémon Pikachu]] and [[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]], the Pokéwalker uses a currency known as "[[Watt]]s" (shortened to ''w''); every 20 steps will earn the player one watt. Players can also catch various Pokémon and obtain items on the device, then transfer them to the game. Alongside the [[Johto Safari Zone]], the Pokéwalker allows for Pokémon normally unavailable until after the player has traveled to [[Kanto]], such as {{p|Murkrow}}, to be available before defeating the [[Johto League]]. | ||
Much as HeartGold and SoulSilver are remakes of the original {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, the Pokéwalker could be considered to be somewhat of a remake of [[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]], which interacted in much the same way with the [[Generation II]] games. Unlike Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS, however, Pikachu is not the only Pokémon that can be interacted with, and Pokémon can actually be transferred to and from the Pokéwalker at any given time. | Much as HeartGold and SoulSilver are remakes of the original {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, the Pokéwalker could be considered to be somewhat of a remake of [[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]], which interacted in much the same way with the [[Generation II]] games. Unlike Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS, however, Pikachu is not the only Pokémon that can be interacted with, and Pokémon can actually be transferred to and from the Pokéwalker at any given time. | ||
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==Communication== | ==Communication== | ||
The Pokéwalker, like [[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]], can communicate with other Pokéwalkers as well as with Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. Unlike before, this exchange is not limited merely to | The Pokéwalker, like [[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]], can communicate with other Pokéwalkers as well as with Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. Unlike before, this exchange is not limited merely to [[Watt]]s, but also items and Pokémon. | ||
===Other Pokéwalkers=== | ===Other Pokéwalkers=== | ||
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* The Pokéwalker's sprites are grayscale versions of the ones used in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, rather than the ones from {{game|Platinum}} or {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. | * The Pokéwalker's sprites are grayscale versions of the ones used in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, rather than the ones from {{game|Platinum}} or {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. | ||
** This is, of course, with the exception of alternate forms that were introduced after Diamond and Pearl, such as Origin Forme {{p|Giratina}} or [[Spiky-eared Pichu]]. | ** This is, of course, with the exception of alternate forms that were introduced after Diamond and Pearl, such as Origin Forme {{p|Giratina}} or [[Spiky-eared Pichu]]. | ||
* In order to unlock all non-event routes, one would need to walk approximately 1000 miles (1609 km), assuming 2000 steps per mile, with the assumption that no | * In order to unlock all non-event routes, one would need to walk approximately 1000 miles (1609 km), assuming 2000 steps per mile, with the assumption that no [[Watt]]s are spent or received as gifts.<ref>[http://www.shapeup.org/shape/steps.php Shape Up America Website]</ref> | ||
* If walking with the Pokéwalker the recommended 10,000 steps<ref>[http://www.walking10000.org/ Walking10000]</ref> per day, it would take 200 days to unlock all the routes, with the assumption that no watts are spent or received as gifts. | * If walking with the Pokéwalker the recommended 10,000 steps<ref>[http://www.walking10000.org/ Walking10000]</ref> per day, it would take 200 days to unlock all the routes, with the assumption that no watts are spent or received as gifts. | ||
* In the Pokéwalker, 20 steps equals 1 watt. Similarly, it takes approximately 20 steps to burn 1 calorie.<ref>[http://www.pittcountync.gov/depts/planning/cdwalk/pages/info.shtml Pitt County: Walking Trails & Routes]</ref> | * In the Pokéwalker, 20 steps equals 1 watt. Similarly, it takes approximately 20 steps to burn 1 calorie.<ref>[http://www.pittcountync.gov/depts/planning/cdwalk/pages/info.shtml Pitt County: Walking Trails & Routes]</ref> | ||