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[[File:Pokédex Pt.png|thumb|200px|{{v2|Platinum}}'s National Pokédex mode]] | |||
[[File:Pokédex GSC 2.png|thumb|Each new generation begins its numbering from the end of the last generation. {{p|Cyndaquil}}, at #155, is the fourth Pokémon introduced in Generation II.]] | [[File:Pokédex GSC 2.png|thumb|Each new generation begins its numbering from the end of the last generation. {{p|Cyndaquil}}, at #155, is the fourth Pokémon introduced in Generation II.]] | ||
The '''National Pokédex''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|全国図鑑|ぜんこくずかん}}''' ''national encyclopedia'') is a [[Pokédex]] that has been upgraded with the '''National Mode''' that records information from Pokémon around the {{pkmn|nation}}, instead of just ones native in a particular [[region]]. The National Pokédex is not available at the start of the games, but it can be unlocked by completing certain tasks. | The '''National Pokédex''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|全国図鑑|ぜんこくずかん}}''' ''national encyclopedia'') is a [[Pokédex]] that has been upgraded with the '''National Mode''' that records information from Pokémon around the {{pkmn|nation}}, instead of just ones native in a particular [[region]]. The National Pokédex is not available at the start of the games, but it can be unlocked by completing certain tasks. | ||
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==={{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}=== | ==={{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}=== | ||
Once the player has more than 60 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} owned in the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]], has completed the initial [[Sevii Islands]] sidequest of rescuing [[Lostelle]] and has entered the [[Hall of Fame]], he/she may talk to | Once the player has more than 60 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} owned in the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]], has completed the initial [[Sevii Islands]] sidequest of rescuing [[Lostelle]] and has entered the [[Hall of Fame]], he/she may talk to [[Professor Oak]] in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his lab]] in [[Pallet Town]] so that their and {{ga|Blue}}'s [[Pokédex]]es are upgraded with the National Mode. | ||
After obtaining the National Pokédex, the player can obtain Pokémon introduced in {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|Generations II}} and {{cat|Generation III Pokémon|III}} via [[trade]] and [[evolution]]. This allows [[List of Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|Generation I Pokémon to evolve into their Generation II forms]] (such as {{p|Golbat}} being able to evolve into {{p|Crobat}}); prior to obtaining the National Pokédex, these Pokémon will try to evolve but fail. However, the player cannot trade with {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} until they have delivered the {{key|III|Ruby}} and {{key|III|Sapphire}} to [[Celio]] in the [[Pokémon Network Center]] on [[Knot Island]] to put into the Network Machine. | After obtaining the National Pokédex, the player can obtain Pokémon introduced in {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|Generations II}} and {{cat|Generation III Pokémon|III}} via [[trade]] and [[evolution]]. This allows [[List of Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|Generation I Pokémon to evolve into their Generation II forms]] (such as {{p|Golbat}} being able to evolve into {{p|Crobat}}); prior to obtaining the National Pokédex, these Pokémon will try to evolve but fail. However, the player cannot trade with {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} until they have delivered the {{key|III|Ruby}} and {{key|III|Sapphire}} to [[Celio]] in the [[Pokémon Network Center]] on [[Knot Island]] to put into the Network Machine. | ||
==={{v2|Emerald}}=== | ==={{v2|Emerald}}=== | ||
After the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]] for the first time, when they exit their house in [[Littleroot Town]] after resuming their game, | After the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]] for the first time, when they exit their house in [[Littleroot Town]] after resuming their game, [[Professor Birch]] and {{ga|Brendan}} or {{ga|May}} will be waiting for the player. Birch will escort the two of them to his lab, where he will upgrade both of their [[Pokédex]]es with the National Mode. | ||
After obtaining the National Pokédex, the player can trade with any [[Generation III]] game, as long as that game has the ability to trade with Emerald. After obtaining the National Pokédex, if the player has 200 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} obtained in the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|Hoenn Pokédex]], Birch will offer the player one of the [[Johto]] [[starter Pokémon]]. | After obtaining the National Pokédex, the player can trade with any [[Generation III]] game, as long as that game has the ability to trade with Emerald. After obtaining the National Pokédex, if the player has 200 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} obtained in the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|Hoenn Pokédex]], Birch will offer the player their choice of one of the [[Johto]] [[starter Pokémon]]. | ||
==[[Generation IV]]== | ==[[Generation IV]]== | ||
==={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}=== | ==={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}=== | ||
In Diamond and Pearl, if the player has seen the first 150 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]], they can obtain the National Pokédex. In Platinum, if the player has seen all 210 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|expanded Sinnoh Pokédex]], they can obtain the National Pokédex. If the player meets these conditions, they can talk to | In Diamond and Pearl, if the player has seen the first 150 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]], they can obtain the National Pokédex. In Platinum, if the player has seen all 210 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|expanded Sinnoh Pokédex]], they can obtain the National Pokédex. If the player meets these conditions, they can talk to [[Professor Rowan]] in his lab in [[Sandgem Town]]. [[Professor Oak]] will then arrive and upgrade the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Mode. | ||
==={{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}=== | ==={{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}=== | ||
When the player attempts to board the [[S.S. Aqua]] for the first time after entering the [[Hall of Fame]], | When the player attempts to board the [[S.S. Aqua]] for the first time after entering the [[Hall of Fame]], [[Professor Oak]] appears to upgrade the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Mode. | ||
==[[Generation V]]== | ==[[Generation V]]== | ||
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==={{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}=== | ==={{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}=== | ||
After the player has defeated or {{pkmn2|caught}} the [[Weather trio|super-ancient Pokémon]], they may talk to | After the player has defeated or {{pkmn2|caught}} the [[Weather trio|super-ancient Pokémon]], they may talk to [[Professor Birch]] in his lab in [[Littleroot Town]] so that he upgrades the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Mode. | ||
Unlike most games, non-[[List of Pokémon by New Hoenn Pokédex number|native]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are obtainable without the National Pokédex; they begin appearing as soon as the player has met the prerequisites to unlock the National Mode, regardless of whether they obtain it. Using the [[PokéNav Plus]] to attempt to view their Pokédex entries will result in an entry of red text saying that no information is available on the Pokémon, and the areas found display will show "No reported sightings" over the map. | Unlike most games, non-[[List of Pokémon by New Hoenn Pokédex number|native]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are obtainable without the National Pokédex; they begin appearing as soon as the player has met the prerequisites to unlock the National Mode, regardless of whether they obtain it. Using the [[PokéNav Plus]] to attempt to view their Pokédex entries will result in an entry of red text saying that no information is available on the Pokémon, and the areas found display will show "No reported sightings" over the map. | ||