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'''Pokémon Dollar''' (Japanese: '''ポケドル''' ''Pokédollar'') is the main currency used in most known [[region]]s of the [[Pokémon world]]. Its symbol is {{PDollar}}, a P with a double strikethrough, similar to the ¥ symbol used for {{wp|Japanese yen}} | '''Pokémon Dollar''' (Japanese: '''ポケドル''' ''Pokédollar'') is the main currency used in most known [[region]]s of the [[Pokémon world]]. Its symbol is {{PDollar}}, a P with a double strikethrough, similar to the ¥ symbol used for {{wp|Japanese yen}}, the € symbol used for {{wp|euro}} or the ₱ symbol used for {{wp|Philippine peso}}, with the P symbol referring to Pokémon. | ||
The Pokémon Dollar and its symbol were both created for the English translation of the {{pkmn|games}}. In the original Japanese versions (except for {{pkmn|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}), the currency used is yen and the symbol used is {{tt|円|えん}}, the kanji for yen. As such, the Pokémon Dollar is based on yen. | The Pokémon Dollar and its symbol were both created for the English translation of the {{pkmn|games}}. In the original Japanese versions (except for {{pkmn|Colosseum}} and {{XD}}), the currency used is yen and the symbol used is {{tt|円|えん}}, the kanji for yen. As such, the Pokémon Dollar is based on yen. | ||
Also, much like the yen, the cost of simple items runs in the hundreds—indeed, most items have prices that are multiples of 100 or 1000. For comparison, in the [[Generation VI]] games, a taxi ride starts at 710, which is precisely the same starting tariff as in Japan. | Also, much like the yen, the cost of simple items runs in the hundreds—indeed, most items have prices that are multiples of 100 or 1000. For comparison, in the [[Generation VI]] games, a taxi ride starts at {{PDollar}}710, which is precisely the same starting tariff as in Japan. | ||
==Icon== | ==Icon== | ||
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; | {| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; border: 2px solid #{{gold color}}; background: #{{gold color}}; {{roundy|20px}}" | ||
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; width:20px"| [[File:PokémonDollar I.png]] | | style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; width:20px"| [[File:PokémonDollar I.png]] | ||
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; width:20px"| [[File:PokémonDollar III.png]] | | style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; width:20px"| [[File:PokémonDollar III.png]] | ||
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; width:20px"| [[File:PokémonDollar.png]] | | style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; width:20px"| [[File:PokémonDollar.png]] | ||
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; width:20px"| [[File:PokémonDollar ColoXD.png]] | |||
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{gold color dark}}; background: #{{gold color light}}; width:20px"| [[File:PokémonDollar ColoXD JP.png]] | |||
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| {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}} | |||
| | | {{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}} (JP) | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Acquisition== | ==Acquisition== | ||
Pokémon Dollars are acquired primarily | Pokémon Dollars are acquired primarily as [[prize money]] from defeating [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in battle, or by selling items at a [[Poké Mart]]. Pokémon Dollars can also be acquired by using the move {{m|Pay Day}} in battle, at the rate of either 2 or 5 times the level of the Pokémon using it, depending on the generation. {{game|Black and White|s}} introduces the concept of [[item maniac]]s. Item maniacs are [[NPC]]s who will pay large sums of money for certain items, most of which have no other use but to be sold to these people. | ||
==Storage== | ==Storage== | ||
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[[Coin]]s are utilized to play the various games of the [[Game Corner]]s throughout the [[Pokémon world]], as well as to obtain and collect the various Game Corner prizes available. | [[Coin]]s are utilized to play the various games of the [[Game Corner]]s throughout the [[Pokémon world]], as well as to obtain and collect the various Game Corner prizes available. | ||
[[Battle Point]]s (introduced in {{game|Emerald}}) are used as currency in numerous battling facilities, such as the [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle]] [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Frontiers]] of [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]], as well as the [[Battle Subway]], [[Pokémon World Tournament]], and the [[Battle Maison]], the former two both being in [[Unova]], and the latter being in [[Kalos]]. | [[Battle Point]]s (introduced in {{game|Emerald}}) are used as currency in numerous battling facilities, such as the [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle]] [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Frontiers]] of [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]], as well as the [[Battle Subway]], [[Pokémon World Tournament]], and the [[Battle Maison]], the former two both being in [[Unova]], and the latter being in both [[Kalos]] and [[Hoenn]]. | ||
[[Mt. Battle]] and [[Pokétopia]] use [[Poké Coupon]]s as their currency; due to both of these locations being battle facilities, they are analogous to Battle Points. | [[Mt. Battle]] and [[Pokétopia]] use [[Poké Coupon]]s as their currency; due to both of these locations being battle facilities, they are analogous to Battle Points. | ||
The {{OBP|Pokémon world|Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon world}} used [[Poké]] as its sole form of currency up until [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]]. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, Gold Bars are used as a form of currency as well for purchasing items, along with Poké. | The {{OBP|Pokémon world|Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon world}} used [[Poké]] as its sole form of currency up until [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]]. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, Gold Bars are also used as a form of currency as well for purchasing items, along with Poké. | ||
In the {{pkmn | In the {{pkmn|Dream World}}, [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]], and [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]], [[Berry#In side games|Berries]] are used as a form of currency instead. | ||
In [[Pokémon Conquest]], gold is used as the currency to pay for items, [[ponigiri]], and various other services. | In [[Pokémon Conquest]], gold is used as the currency to pay for items, [[ponigiri]], and various other services. | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Yen symbol EP005.png|200px|thumb|A yen symbol in the anime]] | [[File:Yen symbol EP005.png|200px|thumb|A yen symbol in the anime]] | ||
===In the main series=== | ===In the main series=== | ||
Pokémon Dollars are not used or seen in the [[Pokémon anime]], whether the original or the English dub, although money has been mentioned throughout the anime and the {{wp|Japanese yen|yen}} symbol (changed to a {{wp|dollar}} symbol in the [[dub]]) appeared on a restaurant bill in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''. | Pokémon Dollars are not used or seen in the [[Pokémon anime]], whether the original or the English dub, although money has been mentioned throughout the anime and the {{wp|Japanese yen|yen}} symbol (changed to a {{wp|dollar}} symbol in the [[dub]]) appeared on a restaurant bill in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The symbol for {{PDollar}} resembles the official symbol for the {{wp|Russian ruble}}, ₽, which uses the {{wp|Cyrillic}} letter {{wp|Р}} with a single horizontal stroke through it. It can also be seen to resemble one way of writing the symbol for {{wp|Philippine peso}}, ₱, the official currency of the {{wp|Philippines}}. | * The symbol for {{PDollar}} resembles the official symbol for the {{wp|Russian ruble}}, ₽, which uses the {{wp|Cyrillic}} letter {{wp|Р}} with a single horizontal stroke through it. It can also be seen to resemble one way of writing the symbol for {{wp|Philippine peso}}, ₱, the official currency of the {{wp|Philippines}}. | ||
* The Korean versions of the games use the {{wp| | * The Korean versions of the games use the {{wp|hangul}} symbol for the South Korean currency, {{wp|South Korean won|원 ''won''}}, instead of {{PDollar}} as used in games outside of Japan. In real life, won is worth roughly ten times less than yen. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{langtable|color={{gold color light}}|bordercolor={{gold color dark}} | {{langtable|color={{gold color light}}|bordercolor={{gold color dark}} | ||
|de= | |de=Geld | ||
|es= | |es=Dinero | ||
|fr= | |fr=Argent | ||
|it= | |it=Soldi | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[Category:Currency]] | [[Category:Currency]] | ||
[[de:Währungen]] | [[de:Währungen]] | ||
[[fr:Pokédollar]] | [[fr:Pokédollar]] | ||
[[it:Dollari Pokémon]] | [[it:Dollari Pokémon]] | ||
[[ja:円]] | [[ja:円]] | ||