Days of the week

Current day of the week (UTC):
Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
Today is Monday

The seven days of the week are as important in the Pokémon world as they are in reality. Like the real world, certain events will only happen on select days, and certain characters will only appear some days. All Generation II, Generation IV, and Generation V handheld games feature this, and it is expected to continue being part of the series as it moves forward.

Sunday

Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Goldenrod Tunnel Salon is open, younger brother is cutting.
Goldenrod Tunnel Herb Shop is open.
S.S. Aqua leaves Vermilion City.
Woman in Goldenrod Department Store gives away TM21 (Frustration) or TM27 (Return).
Sunny gives out a Magnet on Route 37.
Pokémon March plays on Pokégear radio, increases encounter rate.

Diamond and Pearl

Barry will battle in the Fight Area.
Idol Grace appears in the lobby of Jubilife TV.
Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Smile Ribbon.

Platinum

Barry will battle in the Survival Area.
Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Smile Ribbon.
Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin appear in the Pokémon Center in the Fight Area.
Interviewers Roxy and Oli appear in the Pokémon Center in Eterna City.
Idol Grace appears in the Pokémon Center in Snowpoint City.
Guitarist Arturo appears in the Pokémon Center in Pastoria City.
Poké Kid Ariel appears in the Pokémon Center in Floaroma Town.
Clown Lee appears in the Pokémon Center in Hearthome City.

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Events

Goldenrod Tunnel Salon is open, younger brother is cutting.
In the Goldenrod Department Store Lottery, TM02 (Dragon Claw) is the top prize.
S.S. Aqua leaves Vermilion City.
Woman in Goldenrod Department Store gives away TM21 (Frustration) or TM27 (Return).
Sunny gives out a Magnet on Route 37. After meeting all other siblings, he will give out a Smile Ribbon.
Pokémon March plays on Pokégear radio, increases encounter rate. Pokémon Past Archive will play after acquiring the GB Sounds.

Pokégear registration

Erika can be registered from 2 PM to 4:59 PM today by talking to her by the fountain in Celadon City. (Must have acquired all 16 Badges.)
Whitney can be registered from 12 PM to 3:59 PM today by talking to her on the top floor of the Goldenrod City Department Store.

Leader rematches

Erika can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the morning.
Sabrina can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the daytime.
Blue can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the evening.

Photography

Johto

Ruins of Alph (outside)
Ilex Forest
Goldenrod Tunnel
National Park gate
National Park (in the park)
Route 39
Blackthorn City
Route 48

Kanto

Gym leaders

Chuck on Route 47. (Must have beaten the Elite Four and gotten phone number.)
Brock at Diglett's Cave. (Must have beaten the Elite Four and gotten phone number.)

Monday

Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Goldenrod Tunnel Trinket Shop is open.
S.S. Aqua leaves Olivine City.
Two Clefairy appear and dance around at Mt. Moon Square at night.
Silver will battle the player at the Indigo Plateau.
Monica gives out a Sharp Beak on Route 40.
Pokémon Lullaby plays on Pokégear radio, decreases encounter rate.

Diamond and Pearl

Reporter Kinsey appears in the lobby of Jubilife TV.
Julia in Sunyshore City gives away an Alert Ribbon.

Platinum

Julia in Sunyshore City gives away an Alert Ribbon.
Interviewers Roxy and Oli appear in the Pokémon Center in Eterna City.
Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin appear in the Pokémon Center in Jubilife City.
Idol Grace appears in the Pokémon Center in Pastoria City.
Guitarist Arturo appears in the Pokémon Center in Canalave City.
Poké Kid Ariel appears in the Pokémon Center in Floaroma Town.
Clown Lee appears in the Pokémon Center in Celestic Town.

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Events

Goldenrod Tunnel Trinket Shop is open in the morning.
In the Goldenrod Department Store Lottery, TM65 (Shadow Claw) is the top prize.
S.S. Aqua leaves Olivine City.
Many Clefairy appear and dance around at Mt. Moon Square at night.
Silver will battle the player at the Indigo Plateau.
Monica gives out a Sharp Beak on Route 40. After meeting all other siblings, she will give out an Alert Ribbon.
Pokémon March plays on Pokégear radio, increases encounter rate.
Brock will trade the player a Rhyhorn for a Bonsly in the western entrance of Diglett's Cave. (Must be registered)

Pokégear registration

Falkner can be registered anytime today by talking to him on the fourth floor of the Celadon Department Store. (Must have acquired the Soul Badge)
Morty can be registered anytime today by talking to him on the Bellchime Trail. (Must have beaten the Elite Four)

Leader rematches

Pryce can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the morning.
Janine can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the daytime.

Photography

Johto

Kanto

Gym leaders

Sabrina at the Olivine City Port. (Must be registered)
Erika in Celadon City. (Must be registered)

Tuesday

Gold, Silver, and Crystal

One of the days on which the National Park's Bug Catching Contest takes place.
Goldenrod Tunnel Salon is open, older brother is cutting.
Pokémon March plays on Pokégear radio, increases encounter rate.
Tuscany gives out a Pink Bow on Route 29.
Silver will train in the Dragon's Den, but will not battle the player.

Diamond and Pearl

Cameraman Tevin appears in the lobby of Jubilife TV.
Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Shock Ribbon.

Platinum

Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin appear in the Pokémon Center in Hearthome City.
Interviewers Roxy and Oli appear in the Pokémon Center in Eterna City.
Idol Grace appears in the Pokémon Center in Oreburgh City.
Guitarist Arturo appears in the Pokémon Center in Canalave City.
Poké Kid Ariel appears in the Pokémon Center in Solaceon Town.
Clown Lee appears in the Pokémon Center in Pastoria City.

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Events

One of the days on which the National Park's Bug Catching Contest takes place.
Goldenrod Tunnel Salon is open, older brother is cutting.
In the Goldenrod Department Store Lottery, TM91 (Flash Cannon) is the top prize.
Pokémon Lullaby plays on Pokégear radio, decreases encounter rate.
Tuscany gives out a TwistedSpoon on Route 29. After meeting all other siblings, she will give out a Shock Ribbon.
Silver will train in the Dragon's Den, but will not battle the player. Instead he will team up with the player for a double battle against Lance and Clair.

Pokégear registration

Morty can be registered anytime today by talking to him on Bellchime Trail. (Must have beaten the Elite Four)
Blaine can be registered any time today by talking to him on Cinnabar Island. (Must have obtained all 16 badges.)

Leader rematches

Blaine can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the morning.
Morty can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the evening.

Photography

Johto

Kanto

Gym leaders

Wednesday

Gold, Silver, and Crystal

S.S. Aqua leaves Vermilion City.
Silver will battle the player at the Indigo Plateau.
Goldenrod Tunnel Salon is open, younger brother is cutting.
Pokémon Lullaby plays on Pokégear radio, decreases encounter rate.
Wesley gives out a Black Belt at Lake of Rage.

Crystal

Move tutor is in Goldenrod City.

Diamond and Pearl

Clown Lee appears in the lobby of Jubilife TV.
Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Downcast Ribbon.

Platinum

Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Downcast Ribbon.
Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin appear in the Pokémon Center in Jubilife City.
Interviewers Roxy and Oli appear in the Pokémon Center in Veilstone City.
Guitarist Arturo appears in the Pokémon Center in Pastoria City.
Poké Kid Ariel appears in the Pokémon Center in the Resort Area.
Clown Lee appears in the Pokémon Center in Celestic Town.

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Events

S.S. Aqua leaves Vermilion City.
Silver will battle the player at the Indigo Plateau.
Goldenrod Tunnel Salon is open, younger brother is cutting.
In the Goldenrod Department Store Lottery, TM57 (Charge Beam) is the top prize.
Pokémon March plays on Pokégear radio, increases encounter rate. Hoenn Sound will play after acquiring the National Pokédex.
Wesley gives out a Black Belt at Lake of Rage. After meeting all other siblings, he will give out a Downcast Ribbon.

Pokégear registration

Pryce can be registered from 6 AM to 10 AM today by talking to him at the Lake of Rage.

Leader rematches

Misty can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the morning.
Jasmine can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the daytime.
Chuck can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the evening.

Photography

Johto

Kanto

Gym leaders

Falkner on the fourth floor of the Celadon Department Store. (Must be registered)

Thursday

Gold, Silver, and Crystal

One of the days on which the National Park's Bug Catching Contest takes place.
Goldenrod Tunnel Salon is open, older brother is cutting.
Pokémon March plays on Pokégear radio, increases encounter rate.
Arthur gives out a Hard Stone on Route 36.
Silver will train in the Dragon's Den, but will not battle the player.

Diamond and Pearl

Interviewers Roxy and Oli appear in the lobby of Jubilife TV.
Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Careless Ribbon.

Platinum

Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Careless Ribbon.
Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin appear in the Pokémon Center in Jubilife City.
Interviewers Roxy and Oli appear in the Pokémon Center in Veilstone City.
Idol Grace appears in the Pokémon Center in Oreburgh City.
Guitarist Arturo appears in the Pokémon Center in Sunyshore City.
Poké Kid Ariel appears in the Pokémon Center in Floaroma Town.
Clown Lee appears in the Pokémon Center in Pastoria City.

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Events

One of the days on which the National Park's Bug Catching Contest takes place.
Goldenrod Tunnel Salon is open, older brother is cutting.
In the Goldenrod Department Store Lottery, TM60 (Drain Punch) is the top prize.
Pokémon Lullaby plays on Pokégear radio, decreases encounter rate. Sinnoh Sound will play after acquiring the National Pokédex.
Arthur gives out a Hard Stone on Route 36. After meeting all other siblings, he will give out a Careless Ribbon.
Silver will train in the Dragon's Den, but will not battle the player.

Pokégear registration

Bugsy can be registered anytime today by talking to him in the south end of Viridian Forest.
Janine can be registered in the afternoon by talking to her in the entrance to Victory Road.

Leader rematches

Bugsy can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the daytime.

Photography

Johto

Kanto

Gym leaders

Blaine on Cinnabar Island. (Must be registered.)

Friday

Gold, Silver, and Crystal

S.S. Aqua leaves Olivine City.
Lapras appears in Union Cave's basement.
Goldenrod Tunnel Salon is open, younger brother is cutting.
Pokémon Lullaby plays on Pokégear radio, decreases encounter rate.
Frieda gives out a Poison Barb on Route 32.
New number announced for the Lucky Number radio show.

Diamond and Pearl

Drifloon appears at the Valley Windworks.
Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Relax Ribbon.
Poké Kid Ariel appears in the lobby of Jubilife TV.

Platinum

Drifloon appears at the Valley Windworks.
Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Relax Ribbon.
Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin appear in the Pokémon Center in Hearthome City.
Interviewers Roxy and Oli appear in the Pokémon Center in Veilstone City.
Idol Grace appears in the Pokémon Center in Pastoria City.
Guitarist Arturo appears in the Pokémon Center in Sunyshore City.
Poké Kid Ariel appears in the Pokémon Center in Solaceon Town.
Clown Lee appears in the Pokémon Center in Celestic Town.

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Events

S.S. Aqua leaves Olivine City.
Lapras appears in Union Cave's basement.
Goldenrod Tunnel Salon is open, younger brother is cutting.
In the Goldenrod Department Store Lottery, TM42 (Facade) is the top prize.
Pokémon March plays on Pokégear radio, increases encounter rate.
Frieda gives out a Poison Barb on Route 32. After meeting all other siblings, she will give out a Relax Ribbon.

Pokégear registration

Sabrina can be registered anytime today by talking to her at the Olivine City Port. (Must have acquired the Marsh Badge.)

Leader rematches

Lt. Surge can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the morning.
Clair can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the evening.

Photography

Johto

Kanto

Gym leaders

Bugsy in the National Park. (Must have beaten the Elite Four.)
Morty on the path to the Bell Tower all day. (Must be registered.)
Lt. Surge on Route 39 all day. (Must have traded for his Pikachu.)
Blue on Cinnabar Island all day. (Must have beaten Red.)

Saturday

Gold, Silver, and Crystal

One of the days on which the National Park's Bug Catching Contest takes place.
Goldenrod Tunnel Salon is open, older brother is cutting.
Pokémon March plays on Pokégear radio, increases encounter rate.
Santos gives out a Spell Tag in Blackthorn City.
Goldenrod Tunnel Herb Shop is open.

Crystal

Move tutor is in Goldenrod City.

Diamond and Pearl

Barry will battle in the Fight Area.
Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Snooze Ribbon.
Guitarist Arturo appears in the lobby of Jubilife TV.

Platinum

Barry will battle in the Survival Area.
Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Snooze Ribbon.
Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin appear in the Pokémon Center in the Fight Area.
Interviewers Roxy and Oli appear in the Pokémon Center in Eterna City.
Idol Grace appears in the Pokémon Center in Snowpoint City.
Guitarist Arturo appears in the Pokémon Center in Pastoria City.
Poké Kid Ariel appears in the Pokémon Center in the Resort Area.
Clown Lee appears in the Pokémon Center in Hearthome City.

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Events

One of the days on which the National Park's Bug Catching Contest takes place.
Goldenrod Tunnel Salon is open, older brother is cutting.
In the Goldenrod Department Store Lottery, TM62 (Silver Wind) is the top prize.
Pokémon Lullaby plays on Pokégear radio, decreases encounter rate.
Santos gives out a Soft Sand in Blackthorn City. After meeting all other siblings, he will give out a Snooze Ribbon.
Brock will trade the player a Rhyhorn for a Bonsly in the western entrance of Diglett's Cave. (Must be registered)

Pokégear registration

Pryce can be registered from 6 AM to 10 AM today by talking to him at the Lake of Rage.
Whitney can be registered from 12 PM to 4 PM today by talking to her on the sixth floor of the Goldenrod Department Store.
Erika can be registered from 2 PM to 4:59 PM today by talking to her by the fountain in Celadon City. (Must have acquired all 16 badges.)