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It hasn't been called the Itemfinder since Emerald
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[[File:Key Dowsing MCHN Sprite.png|thumb|Obtain sprite from the Generation V games]] | [[File:Key Dowsing MCHN Sprite.png|thumb|Obtain sprite from the Generation V games]] | ||
The ''' | The '''Dowsing Machine''' (Japanese: '''ダウジングマシン''' ''Dowsing Machine''), referred to as the '''Itemfinder''' prior to [[Generation IV]] and as the '''Dowsing MCHN''' in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} and the [[Generation V]] games, is a [[key item]]s used to detect hidden items in the vicinity of the user. The way in which it detects items and provides feedback greatly varies between games. | ||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
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===Generation IV=== | ===Generation IV=== | ||
[[File:Bag Dowsing MCHN IV Sprite.png|frame|right]] | [[File:Bag Dowsing MCHN IV Sprite.png|frame|right]] | ||
The | The Dowsing Machines in [[Generation IV]] are slightly different to those of previous generations; they make use of the [[Nintendo DS]]'s touch screen. | ||
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the [[Pokétch]]'s {{DL|Pokétch|Dowsing Machine}} app replaces the functions of the Itemfinder and is given at {{rt|207|Sinnoh}} by {{ga|Dawn}}/{{ga|Lucas}} upon arrival in the area. | In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the [[Pokétch]]'s {{DL|Pokétch|Dowsing Machine}} app replaces the functions of the Itemfinder and is given at {{rt|207|Sinnoh}} by {{ga|Dawn}}/{{ga|Lucas}} upon arrival in the area. | ||
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, | In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, it is known as the '''Dowsing MCHN''' and again uses the touch screen to locate items. As with the Itemfinder in Gold and Silver, the Dowsing MCHN is obtained in [[Ecruteak City]]. | ||
====Pokéwalker==== | ====Pokéwalker==== | ||
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===Generation V=== | ===Generation V=== | ||
[[File:Bag Dowsing MCHN Sprite.png|frame|right]] | [[File:Bag Dowsing MCHN Sprite.png|frame|right]] | ||
In {{4v|Black|White}}, | In {{4v|Black|White}}, it is once again known as the Dowsing MCHN. While it still appears on the touch screen when in use, it no longer takes any input from stylus touches and uses the screen for display purposes only. In {{2v2|Black|White}}, it is received from [[Bianca]] after defeating the [[Nacrene Gym]]; in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, it is received from Bianca in the [[gate]] connecting [[Castelia City]] with {{rt|4|Unova}}. | ||
===Flavor text=== | ===Flavor text=== | ||
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A device used for finding items. If there is a hidden item nearby when it is used, it emits a signal.}} | {{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|A device used for finding items. If there is a hidden item nearby when it is used, it emits a signal.}} | ||
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|It checks for unseen items in the area and makes noise and lights when it finds something.}} | {{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|It checks for unseen items in the area and makes noise and lights when it finds something.}} | ||
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|XY}}|It searches for hidden items in the area and emits different lights and sounds when it detects something.}} | |||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Itemfinder.png|thumb|200px|right|Itemfinder in the anime]] | [[File:Itemfinder.png|thumb|200px|right|Itemfinder in the anime]] | ||
In ''[[EP181|A Ghost of a Chance]]'', [[James]] buys an item called a "Treasure Detector", | In ''[[EP181|A Ghost of a Chance]]'', [[James]] buys an item called a "Treasure Detector", which is a pair of dowsing rods that are based on the in-game item Itemfinder; in-game it was first depicted this way in {{g|X and Y}}. He attempted to find some treasures at the [[Burned Tower]]. | ||
In ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', the Treasure Detector got Team Rocket trapped by a group of {{p|Gastly}}. | In ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', the Treasure Detector got Team Rocket trapped by a group of {{p|Gastly}}. | ||