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The '''diploma''' or '''certificate'''{{sup/8|SwSh}} (Japanese: '''{{tt|賞状|しょうじょう}}''' ''honorable certificate'') is an item awarded in almost all [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]] for completing various modes of the [[Pokédex]]. It is obtained from [[Game Freak]]'s lead developer after the player has completed their Pokédex. | The '''diploma''' or '''certificate'''{{sup/8|SwSh}} (Japanese: '''{{tt|賞状|しょうじょう}}''' ''honorable certificate'') is an item awarded in almost all [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]] for completing various modes of the [[Pokédex]]. It is obtained from [[Game Freak]]'s lead developer after the player has completed their Pokédex. | ||
The only games in which the player cannot earn a diploma are [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]. | The only games in which the player cannot earn a diploma are [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon]], where the player is given {{DL|Trainer Card (game)|stamps}} instead, and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]. | ||
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In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, an additional Diploma can be received if the player shows the Game Freak lead developer a Pokémon that was originally caught in either {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} or {{game|Emerald}}; unlike most diplomas, this one is customized according to the Pokémon shown to the developer, with its Generation III sprite appearing in the bottom-left corner. | In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, an additional Diploma can be received if the player shows the Game Freak lead developer a Pokémon that was originally caught in either {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} or {{game|Emerald}}; unlike most diplomas, this one is customized according to the Pokémon shown to the developer, with its Generation III sprite appearing in the bottom-left corner. | ||
In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, instead of a diploma, the player is given stamps on their {{ga|Trainer Card}} for completing the various regional Pokédexes. In these games you can catch all existing Pokémon as of this generation, however, there is no reward for doing so, likely because the National Pokédex is not obtainable in these games. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], the player can receive a diploma from the director for completing their Kanto Pokédex; due to only Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex existing in these games. | In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, instead of a diploma, the player is given {{DL|Trainer Card (game)|stamps}} on their {{ga|Trainer Card}} for completing the various regional Pokédexes. In these games you can catch all existing Pokémon as of this generation, however, there is no reward for doing so, likely because the National Pokédex is not obtainable in these games. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], the player can receive a diploma from the director for completing their Kanto Pokédex; due to only Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex existing in these games. | ||
Since [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], the National Pokédex no longer exists but the player will receive a diploma for completing the region's Pokédex. | Since [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], the National Pokédex no longer exists but the player will receive a diploma for completing the region's Pokédex. | ||