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The '''GameShark''' is a [[cheating]] device used to alter the internal data of many video games. It is well-known for its use in the Pokémon series, as it is one of the ways to easily obtain [[legendary Pokémon]] or Pokémon only available through an {{pkmn2|event}}, and many rare [[item]]s, such as [[Master Ball]]s, | The '''GameShark''' is a [[cheating]] device used to alter the internal data of many video games. It is well-known for its use in the Pokémon series, as it is one of the ways to easily obtain [[legendary Pokémon]] or Pokémon only available through an {{pkmn2|event}}, and many rare [[item]]s, such as [[Master Ball]]s, [[Rare Candy|Rare Candies]], or [[vitamin]]s. | ||
Use of a GameShark can sometimes cause corruption of a save file. This is especially likely if the game is not inserted correctly into the slot or if it is bumped while playing. In the [[Generation I]] games, complete deletion of the save may occur if the game is taken out while the GameShark is running. Also, if too many codes are entered in a GameShark, it may stop working. | Use of a GameShark can sometimes cause corruption of a save file. This is especially likely if the game is not inserted correctly into the slot or if it is bumped while playing. In the [[Generation I]] games, complete deletion of the save may occur if the game is taken out while the GameShark is running. Also, if too many codes are entered in a GameShark, it may stop working. | ||