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[[File:PDA open XD.png|thumb|250px|[[Michael]] has {{PDollar}}76,181]] | [[File:PDA open XD.png|thumb|250px|[[Michael]] has {{PDollar}}76,181]] | ||
'''Pokémon Dollar''' (Japanese: '''ポケドル''' | '''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}}, the ₽ symbol used for {{wp|Russian ruble}}, 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 | Also, much like the yen, 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== | ||
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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. | ||
In the [[Entralink]], Pass | In the [[Entralink]], [[Pass Orb]]s are used to pay for Pass Powers. | ||
{{OBP|Watt|currency}}s are used in the {{wp|pedometer}}s [[Pokémon Pikachu]], [[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]], and the [[Pokéwalker]] in order to collect and unlock a plethora of rewards. | {{OBP|Watt|currency}}s are used in the {{wp|pedometer}}s [[Pokémon Pikachu]], [[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]], and the [[Pokéwalker]] in order to collect and unlock a plethora of rewards. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The Korean versions of the games use the {{wp|hangul}} symbol for the South Korean currency, {{wp|South Korean won|원 ''won''}}. In real life, won is worth | * The Korean versions of the games use the {{wp|hangul}} symbol for the South Korean currency, {{wp|South Korean won|원 ''won''}}. In real life, the South Korean won is worth one-tenth the value of the 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}} | ||
|zh_yue=零用錢 ''{{tt|Lìhngyuhngchín|Pocket money}}'' | |||
|zh_cmn=零用錢 / 零花钱 ''{{tt|Língyòngqián|Pocket money}}'' | |||
|fr=Argent | |||
|de=Geld | |de=Geld | ||
|it=Soldi | |it=Soldi | ||
|ko=용돈 ''{{tt|Yongdon|Pocket money}}'' | |||
|ru=Покедоллар ''Pokédollar'' | |ru=Покедоллар ''Pokédollar'' | ||
|es=Dinero | |es=Dinero | ||