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{{samename|retail store chain|Pokémon Center (store)}}
{{samename|retail store chain|Pokémon Center (store)}}
{{samename|expansion of the TCG|Primal Clash (TCG)}}
{{samename|expansion of the TCG|Primal Clash (TCG)}}
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[[File:Red on computer.png|thumb|150px|right|{{ga|Red}} using a PC]]
[[File:Red on computer.png|thumb|150px|right|{{ga|Red}} using a PC]]


A '''PC''' (Japanese: '''パソコン''' ''personal computer'') is a technology used in all of the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]]. They are found in every [[Pokémon Center]], as well as in any main character's [[Player's house|bedroom]], in all [[Secret Base]]s in the form of a laptop, and sometimes in other buildings as well. Their primary purpose is for storing {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and [[item]]s.
A '''PC''' (Japanese: '''パソコン''' ''personal computer'') is a technology used in all of the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]]. They are found in every [[Pokémon Center]], as well as in any main character's [[Player's house|bedroom]], in all [[Secret Base]]s in the form of a laptop, and sometimes in other buildings as well. Their primary purpose is for storing {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and [[item]]s.


==In the games==
==In the core series games==
===Networking===
PCs are networked throughout a region, but require special systems to connect between two distant locations, as shown when [[Celio]] and [[Bill]] had to work together on the {{DL|Pokémon Network Center|Network Machine}} to allow PCs in the [[Sevii Islands]] to be able to connect to mainland [[Kanto]]'s computer network. Similar issues do not occur for PCs networked between Kanto, [[Johto]], and the [[Sinjoh Ruins]].
 
===Functionality===
{{incomplete|section|Trainer PR Videos and Photo Spot photos needed}}
{{incomplete|section|Trainer PR Videos and Photo Spot photos needed}}
===Features===
====Pokémon Storage System====
====Pokémon Storage System====
[[File:Bill PC HGSS.png|thumb|The main interface of Bill's PC in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}]]
[[File:Bill PC HGSS.png|thumb|The main interface of Bill's PC in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}]]
{{main|Pokémon Storage System}}
{{main|Pokémon Storage System}}
Every [[Pokémon Trainer]] is allowed to access a Pokémon Storage System set up by either [[Bill]] in [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]], [[Lanette]] in [[Hoenn]], [[Bebe]] in [[Sinnoh]], [[Amanita]] in [[Unova]], or [[Cassius]] in [[Kalos]].
Every [[Pokémon Trainer]] is allowed to access a Pokémon Storage System set up by either [[Bill]] in [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]], [[Lanette]] in [[Hoenn]], [[Bebe]] in [[Sinnoh]], [[Amanita]] in [[Unova]], [[Cassius]] in [[Kalos]], or [[Molayne]] in [[Alola]].


Until the player meets the regional PC developer, the Pokémon Storage System option will appear as "Someone's PC", while afterwards, it will appear as the developer's PC ("Bill's PC" and so on). The player can withdraw or deposit Pokémon in a number of Boxes, allowing them to own more Pokémon than just the six permitted in their [[party]]. When a Pokémon is {{pkmn2|caught}} but the player's party is full, the Pokémon will be sent directly to the last Box that was accessed on the PC; from Generation III onward, if this Box is full, the Pokémon will be placed in the next free Box; in Generations I and II, the Pokémon cannot be caught in the first place.
Until the player meets the regional PC developer, the Pokémon Storage System option will appear as "Someone's PC", while afterwards, it will appear as the developer's PC ("Bill's PC" and so on). The player can withdraw or deposit Pokémon in a number of Boxes, allowing them to own more Pokémon than just the six permitted in their [[party]]. When a Pokémon is {{pkmn2|caught}} but the player's party is full, the Pokémon will be sent directly to the last Box that was accessed on the PC; from Generation III onward, if this Box is full, the Pokémon will be placed in the next free Box; in Generations I and II, the Pokémon cannot be caught in the first place.
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The amount of items that can be deposited is limited though. In [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, and {{gen|III}}, a player is only able to store 50 types of items in the PC.
The amount of items that can be deposited is limited though. In [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, and {{gen|III}}, a player is only able to store 50 types of items in the PC.
In Generations {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}}, the player starts the game with a [[Potion]] in their PC.


In [[Generation IV]], the Item Storage System is no longer necessary since the Bag has nearly unlimited space for all items. Instead, the player's PC manages only [[Mail]], [[Seal]]s, and [[Photography|photos]]{{sup/4|HGSS}}.
In [[Generation IV]], the Item Storage System is no longer necessary since the Bag has nearly unlimited space for all items. Instead, the player's PC manages only [[Mail]], [[Seal]]s, and [[Photography|photos]]{{sup/4|HGSS}}.
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====Saving====
====Saving====
In {{g|Colosseum}}, PCs also function as [[Saving|save]] points. This feature was removed in {{Pokémon XD}}, which retains the "save anywhere" feature of the core series games.
In {{g|Colosseum}}, PCs also function as [[Saving|save]] points. This feature was removed in {{Pokémon XD}}, which retains the "save anywhere" feature of the core series games.
===Networking===
In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, it is shown that PCs require special systems to connect between two distant locations, as shown when [[Celio]] and [[Bill]] had to work together on the {{DL|Pokémon Network Center|Network Machine}} to allow PCs in the [[Sevii Islands]] to be able to connect to mainland [[Kanto]]'s computer network, and later to be able to connect with [[Lanette]] in [[Hoenn]], unlocking the ability to [[trade]] Pokémon with {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, as well as {{pkmn|Colosseum}} and {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness|XD}} in [[Orre]].


===Glitches===
===Glitches===
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*Many [[cloning glitches]] are related to the PC.
*Many [[cloning glitches]] are related to the PC.


===Appearance===
===Gallery===
{{incomplete|section|Missing Colo, XD, and SM images of PCs}}
{{incomplete|section|Missing models of PCs from Colo, XD, SM models, images of interfaces from console games<!--Colo/XD, Oak's Lab in Stadium 1/2, Box, Bank, HOME?-->}}
====Sprites and Models====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align: center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}; background: #{{locationcolor/med|building}}; font-size:80%"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align: center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|building}}; background: #{{locationcolor/med|building}}; font-size:80%"
|-
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| {{color2|000|Pokémon Colosseum|Colo}}{{color2|000|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD}}-->
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Colosseum|Colo}}{{color2|000|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD}}-->
|}
|}
====Interface====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{locationcolor/med|building}}; border:3px solid #{{Black color dark}}" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3"
|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Bill PC RBY.png]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Bill PC GSC.png]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Lanette PC RS.png|x144px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Lanette PC E.png|x144px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Bill PC FRLG.png|x144px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|RB}}{{color2|FFF|Pokémon Yellow Version|Y}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{johto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|GS}}{{color2|FFF|Pokémon Crystal Version|C}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|RS}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Emerald Version|E}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kanto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FRLG}}
|-style="margin:auto;"
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Bebe PC DPPt.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Bill PC HGSS.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Amanita PC BW.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Amanita PC B2W2.png|160px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Cassius PC XY.png|x240px]]
|-
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|DP}}{{color2|FFF|Pokémon Platinum Version|Pt}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{johto color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HGSS}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions|BW}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|B2W2}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{kalos color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon X and Y|XY}}
|-
|
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Lanette PC ORAS.png|x240px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:PC SM.png|x240px]]
! class="roundytop" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:PC USUM.png|x240px]]
|-
|
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|ORAS}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{alola color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Sun and Moon|SM}}
! class="roundybottom" style="background:#{{alola color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|USUM}}
|}
==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Trading Card Game series===
{{incomplete|section|needs=Images}}
The computer is available in various places, including the [[Mason Laboratory]], the [[Pokémon Dome]] and all [[Club|Clubs]] in {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]].
In [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]], the [[Minicom]] is a related device, accessible from the [[menu]].
{| class="roundy" style="background:#ddf; border:3px solid #ccf"
! GB1 !! GB2 !! English !! Japanese !! Notes
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | ✔
| style="text-align:center" | ✔
| Card album || カードアルバム || A list of booster packs and their respective cards owned by the player.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | ✔ ||
| Read mail || メエルをよむ || In the first game, a list of mail received by Dr. Mason.
|- style="background:#fff"
|
| style="text-align:center" | ✔
| Deck diagnosis || デッキしんだん || Advice by [[Dr. Mason]] and the number of cards of each type in a deck.
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="text-align:center" | ✔
| style="text-align:center" | ✔
| Glossary || {{tt|ようごじてん|terminology dictionary}} || A glossary explaining various terms about the Trading Card Game.
|- style="background:#fff"
|  style="text-align:center" | ✔
|  style="text-align:center" | ✔
| Print || {{tt|プリントアウト|printout}} || Use the [[Game Boy Printer]] to print decks and cards.
|- style="background:#fff"
|  style="text-align:center" | ✔
|  style="text-align:center" | ✔
| Shut down || スイッチをきる || Close the PC.
|}
====Card album====
The card album displays a list of the available {{TCG|booster pack|booster packs}}. If the player does not have a certain card, it is not shown. If the player does not have any cards from a booster pack, the booster pack itself is not shown.
Each booster pack screen contains a list of cards owned by the player, the number of cards owned and the maximum number of cards available. For instance, if the player has 45 cards from {{OBP|Evolution|GB1}} (whose maximum number is 50 cards), the number displayed would be "45/50".
However, the [[Phantom Cards]] only count if the player has them; otherwise they are ignored.
* In {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, there are 2 Phantom Cards available, so the maximum value displayed for {{OBP|Promotional Card|GB1}} is between 18 (if the player doesn't have either) and 20 cards (if the player has both).
* In [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!]], there are 4 Phantom Cards available, so the maximum number displayed for {{OBP|Promotion Card|GB2}} is between 45 and 49 cards.
====Read mail====
In the first game, contains e-mails received from [[Dr. Mason]], which are accessible only from the PC.
In the second game, it is unavailable on the PC and replaced by the "See mailbox" option in the [[Minicom]].
====Deck diagnosis====
The deck diagnosis displays a list of various advice given by [[Dr. Mason]]. The player may use the "deck check" (Japanese: デッキチェック) option to see the number of cards of each type in a deck: {{TCG|Energy card|Energy cards}}, {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Basic Pokémon}} cards, {{TCG|Stage 1 Pokémon}} cards, {{TCG|Stage 2 Pokémon}} cards, and {{TCG|Trainer card|Trainer cards}}.
There is no official English name for "deck diagnosis" or "deck check"; these terms are fan translations from the Japanese game.
====Print====
The "print" option in both games allows the player to use the [[Game Boy Printer]] to print out copies of a single card, a list depicting one of their custom deck configurations, and a list of every card they own in the game. There is a "Print quality" configuration that may be set from 1 (light) to 5 (dark).


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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