Rotom Pokédex: Difference between revisions

In addition to functioning as a regular Pokédex, the Rotom Pokédex also has other features for the player to use.

In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], the Rotom Pokédex appears on the bottom screen, displaying a map of the area the {{player}} is currently in. By tapping the screen, the player can access a variety of functions:

* When the player taps the center of the map, Rotom repeats its most recent suggestion on where to go next.

* Rotom Dex can give the player pieces of information and advice about game features. The advice given changes depending on how much the player responds to the Rotom Dex.

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The Rotom Pokédex's primary function is a fully featured Pokédex. The player can browse and search Pokémon species, view data about them, and look up their habitats. The Pokédex can also produce QR Codes for the [[QR Scanner]] for most registered Pokémon. In [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], a Pokémon that can only be encountered in an [[SOS Battle]] will have a picture of an [[Adrenaline Orb]] next to its location markers when the map is zoomed in.

[[File:Sun Moon Rotom Pokédex artwork.png|thumb|right|{{ga|Elio}} using the Rotom Pokédex's map function]]

When the Rotom Pokédex is idle, the screen usually shows a map. In this view, the map stays centered on the {{player}}'s immediate area. The player's location is marked by a smiley face icon, with an arrow indicating the direction the player is facing. If the player is inside a building or certain locations (such as [[Ten Carat Hill]]), however, the map will remain stationary no matter where the player moves and will not display a directional arrow. During the main story, a red flag may also appear, indicating a place the player is supposed to go.

The island maps (from the lower screen of the broad map) are also used when the player views a Pokémon's habitat from its [[Pokédex]] entry.

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[[File:Sun Moon Poké Finder artwork.png|thumb|200px|{{ga|Selene}} using the Poké Finder]]

The '''Poké Finder''' (Japanese: '''ポケファインダー''' ''Poké Finder'') function allows players to [[photography|take pictures]] of Pokémon in locations where the icon on the player's bottom screen turns into that of a camera. It can be activated by pressing the R button or tapping the camera icon in those select locations. Pictures are then evaluated with a "Thumbs-Up" score. Pokémon found through the Poké Finder will be registered as seen in the Pokédex.

Upon taking pictures, the player is awarded with a "Thumbs-up" score, which is then added to the total number of "Thumbs-Ups" the player has earned over time. As the total number increases, new versions of the Poké Finder can be unlocked as follows:

* '''Version 1''': Default version.

* '''Version 5''': Unlocks at 1,500,000 Thumbs-Up. Adds the ability to call Pokémon over to the player. A stamp is added to the player's [[Trainer Card (game)#Generation VII|Passport]].

Pictures can only be taken at specific locations, each of which features its own set of available Pokémon. The Pokémon that can be encountered vary with the time of day.

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Roto Loto is a feature that only appears in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.

Rotom Powers cannot be sold to Poké Marts.

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In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, the Rotom Pokédex gains this ability from when the player reaches at least 601 affection with Rotom. When a Rotom Power is used during or outside of battle, the Rotom Dex will assist the player by allowing a [[Z-Move]] to be used again for a second time during the battle.