Pokemon DP Guide
Version 1.00
September 2006
Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 History
3.0 Menus
4.0 Wi-Fi Modes & Underground Exploring
5.0 Contests
6.0 Items & Shopping
7.0 Walkthrough
8.0 Credits & Contact Info.
Story
In this world live creatures known as “Pocket Monsters” (Pokemon) and for a long time, they have been living alongside humans having fun and working together at tasks.
Now a new adventure begins with you from the small town of Futaba in the rich Shinou Region.
Features
l A new Pokedex to record the Pokemon you see and catch.
l Over 450 Pokemon to collect. Import Pokemon from previous games in the series.
l Real time day and night cycle.
l Compete in Pokemon Contests.
l Go underground to dig for fossils, create a secret base and play capture the flag with friends.
l Wi-Fi support allows you to battle Pokemon Trainers from far away and voice chat with friends.
Developer: Game Freak
JPN Release: 28th September 2006
Price 4800 Yen
An original black DS Lite featuring illustrations of the two legendary Pokemon, Diaruga and Parukia were available to purchase from the Pokemon Centres in Japan. Those who pre-ordered either game received a free figure of either legendary Pokemon depending on the version you ordered. Pre-ordering two copies of either one of buying both copies gave you a figure of the starter Pokemon, Hikozaru, Pocchama and Naetoru.
5/10
l Added more info about the Battle Tower.
l Completed walkthrough.
First, opening up the main in-game menu using the X button gives you the options:
Pokedex
Pokemon
Bag
Trainer’s Card {Your Name}
Report
Settings
Exit
Settings allow you to change the Text Speed (Slow/Normal/Fast), Battle Animation (On/Off), Match Rule (Swap/Win Thru), Sound (Stereo/Mono). Button Config and Window Type.
The Report option is what you use to save your game and on it, it shows your location in red, you name, no. of badges no. of Pokemon and play time. Trainer’s card shows you just about the same details although you’ll find your score, amount of money and the date you started your adventure (year/month/day).
Opening up your Pokedex, you’ll see…
Once you choose to View Entry, you’ll see a description of the Pokemon along with its height and weight on the top screen. Along the bottom screen, you can choose to view its distribution (where it appears on a map), hear its cry, compare its weight/height or choose to view the male/female form. Note that unless you have a Pokemon captured, the map won’t highlight the areas where you can catch the Pokemon you’re viewing.
Using the “Pokemon” option from the main menu, you can choose to view more details about the Pokemon you are currently carrying and organise them.
If you then go into stats you can more details.
There are 17 types of Pokemon; Dark (あく), Ice (こおり), Rock (いわ), Ghost (ゴースト), Psychic (エスパー), Ground (じめん), Fighting (かくとう), Electric (でんき), Grass (くさ), Poison (どく), Flying (いこう), Dragon (ドラゴン), Fire (ほのお), Normal (ノーマル), Water (みず), Metal (はがね) and Insect (むし).
The page after gives you a description of your Pokemon’s personality and when you met it etc.
Next is the stats page.
Finally, there’s the appearance page which will help you out in Pokemon Contests.
During battles, you have the following screens.
Opening up your Bag will allow you to use HP/PP refill items, Pokeballs, status healing items and battle items.
There’s a lot of Wi-Fi modes available in the game depending on what building you access and you can only start accessing most of them after you obtain your first Gym Badge.
l Pokemon Centre
So lets introduce the ones at the Pokemon Centre first. This is where you can trade or battle with your friends via Wi-Fi. To start off first however, you will have to register some Friend Codes using your Friends List (ともだちてちょう). Find this in your bag under the key items category Once you open it you’ll have the 3 options View Friends List, Register Friend Code and View Friend Code. The rest should be self-explanatory.
Wi-Fi Club
First downstairs you’ll find the Wi-Fi Club where you can find out if your friends are on. Once you talk to the NPC and get connected to WFC, you’ll have two options. The first option is the “Recruit” option. This allows you to search for any friends online for a Single Battle, Double Battle or Trade. The second option disconnects you from WFC.
Colosseum & Union Room
Upstairs, you’ll find the Colosseum to the right and Union Room to the left. The Union Room is actually a wireless link room which allows you to link up with a large number of friends nearby. The Colosseum on the other hand allows you to have team battles via Wi-Fi with your friends. Your options are 2 player team battle and you can choose between a Single Battle (1 Pokemon each), Double Battle (2 Pokemon each) or Mix Battle.(3 Pokemon each). The 4 player team battle allows Multi Battles only.
l GTS (Global Trade Station)
Found only in Kotobuki City, this place allows you to trade Pokemon with other players via Wi-Fi. After choosing the first option and connecting to WFC, you’re given the options to leave a Pokemon for trade, find a Pokemon you want, or disconnect.
By choosing to leave a Pokemon, you will have the option of choosing what Pokemon you want it to be traded for. You’ll be able to choose what you’re looking for by setting the name of the Pokemon, gender (Don’t Care/Male/Female) and level. So if any other player happens to want your Pokemon, they’ll have to have the Pokemon you want before they can trade for it. You can only leave one Pokemon at the GTS at any time although you can withdraw it whenever you want.
Finding a Pokemon for trade is pretty similar and you will have to know a bit of Kana or at least the name of the Pokemon you’re after.
Checking the rotating globe allows you to set whereabouts you live although the map is currently only limited to Japan.
l Battle Tower
This is only unlocked after you win the Pokemon League and allows you to fight with random players via Wi-Fi. There will be 3 receptionists you can speak to.
The furthest one to the left allows you to have a team battle with an AI partner using two Pokemon each. After selecting the first option to try the challenge, she will ask if you want a tag battle. This will allow you to team up with a friend via wireless link. All Pokemon levels will be capped at 50 and after each battle, they will be healed and you will have a chance to continue, rest or retry. Rest will save your game and let you continue the next time you load your file. You will have to defeat 7 teams to earn some Battle Points.
The middle NPC allows you to fight Single (choose 3 Pokemon) or Double Battles (choose 4 Pokemon). Again battles are capped at 50 and you will have to defeat 7 AI trainers to earn BPs at the end of the matches.
Finally, there is the actual Wi-Fi battles where you will compete against the achievements of other players on the WFC network. By winning, you’ll earn more BPs and also raise your rank in the WFC Pokemon DP charts. Once you connect, you’ll have to pick a room number before downloading the AI game data for that room. The goal again is to beat all 7 opponents and whether you manage to beat all AI opponents or not, you’ll have the option to upload your results onto WFC at the end. You can re-challenge a room by choosing the (まえのへやにちゅうせんする).
Checking the monitors next to the receptionists will show you the current results and your rankings.
l Fossil Digging, Orb Growing and Capture the Flag
Once you have the Excavation Kit (たんけんセット) you can go exploring the underground passages of Shinou, digging for fossils, creating a secret base and play capture the flag with your friends via wireless link. You can use the kit from your key items anywhere in Shinou basically as long as you’re standing on ground. After you’re inside the passage, you can open up the main menu to setup traps, plant orbs, view your goods, view treasure, stats or return to the surface.
In the stats window the following are listed under Score…
Number of people met.
Goods dug up.
Flags Captured.
Orbs excavated.
Fossils excavated.
Number of traps triggered.
During your adventure, you’ll learn the basics of setting up a secret base and digging for goods so I won’t cover it here.
Well, it’s not all about fighting trainers and capturing new Pokemon because at Yosuga City you can have one of your Pokemon take part in a Pokemon Contest.
Once at the Pokemon Contest building, speak to the receptionist on the left then pick the first option to join in. You can then select which rank you want to try which are normal, great, ultra and master. You can then select the type of contest you want your Pokemon to be in which is either coolness, beauty, cuteness, smart or burlyness. Finally, you must choose which Pokemon participates and you’re in!
The contest is split into 3 parts; dressing up, dance and performance.
Dress up is simple and all you have to do is look at what the theme is and dress up your Pokemon accordingly. For example, there’s one where the theme’s about coloured accessories (いろつきもの).
Dance requires you to watch each Pokemon as they dance during the first half of the bar then you have to time your button taps during the second half of the bar.
Finally the performance part of the contest requires you to show off your Pokemon’s moves.
To help your Pokemon gain the upper hand, you can collect various fruits from trees during your adventure and then cook Pofins at City to increase your Pokemon’s appearance stats. After speaking to the lady near the Pofin maker, all you have to do is choose your ingredients then spin the dough carefully so that it doesn’t spin too slowly or flow out of the brim.
Your Pofin Case (ポフィンケース) can only hold one Pofin at any time. To feed your Pokemon the Pofin you made, just use the case from the key items section of your bag.
Here is a list of the items you can purchase from the big department store in Tobari City. Some items you can purchase in the various smaller shops around Shinou.
1st Floor
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Name |
Use |
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Pokeball モンスターボール |
For capturing wild Pokemon. |
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Super Ball スーパーボール |
Increases chance of successfully capturing wild Pokemon. |
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Hyper Ball ハイパーボール |
Greatly increase chance of capturing Pokemon. |
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Escape Rope あなぬけのヒモ |
Escape out of dungeons and caves etc. |
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Pippi Doll ピッピにんぎょう |
Escape from battles. |
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Insect Spray むしよけスプレー |
No wild Pokemon attacks for 100 steps. |
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Silver Spray シルバースプレー |
No wild Pokemon attacks for 200 steps. |
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Gold Spray ゴルドスプレー |
No wild Pokemon attacks for 250 steps. |
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Grass Mail グラスメール |
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Flame Mail フレイムメール |
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Blue Mail ブルーメール |
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Space Mail スペースメール |
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Ointment キズぐすり |
Heals 20 HP |
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Good Ointment いいキズぐすり |
Heals 50 HP |
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Great Ointment すごいキズぐすり |
Heals 200 HP |
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Full Ointment まんたんのくすり |
Heals full HP. |
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Energy Shard げんきのかけら |
Heals half HP. |
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Antidote どくけし |
Heals poison. |
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Heal Paralysis まひなおし |
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Heal Burns やけどなおし |
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Heal Frostbite こおりなおし |
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Heal Sleep ねむけごまし |
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Heal All なんでもなおし |
Cures all status effects. |
2nd Floor
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Name |
Use |
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Taurine タウリン |
Increases attack. |
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Bloghexine ブロムヘキシン |
Increase defence. |
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Rizotium リゾチウム |
Increases special attack. |
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Kitosan キトサン |
Increases special defence. |
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Indometacin インドメタシン |
Increases speed |
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Max up マックスアップ |
Increases max HP. |
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Max up ピッピにんぎょう |
Increases max HP. |
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Speeder スピーダー |
Increases speed when equipped. |
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Plus Power プラスパワー |
Increases attack when equipped. |
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Defender ディフェンダー |
Increases defence when equipped. |
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Effect Guard エフェトガード |
Prevents status down for 5 turns when equipped. |
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Critique Cutter クリティカッター |
Easier to hit target when equipped. |
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Target ヨクアタール |
Increases accuracy when equipped. |
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Special Up スペシャルアップ |
Increases special attack when equipped. |
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Special Guard スペシャルガード |
Increases special defence when equipped. |
4th Floor
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Name |
Use |
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Yellow Cushion きいろクッション |
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Cupboard しょっきだな |
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Big TV おおきなテレビ |
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Fridge れいぞうこ |
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Beautiful Sink きれいシンク |
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Max up マックスアップ |
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Gonbe Doll ゴンベドール |
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Usohachi Doll ウソハチドール |
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Tamanta Doll タマンタドール |
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Buizel Doll ブイゼルドール |
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Perappu Doll ペラップドール |
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Other Items
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Name |
Use |
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Heal Ball ヒールボール |
A Pokeball that will heal any Pokemon you catch with it. |
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Net Ball ネットボール |
Easier to catch insect and water types. |
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Nest Ball ネストボール |
The weaker the Pokemon, the easier it is to catch them with this ball. |
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Dark Ball ダークボール |
In dark places such as caves or during the night, Pokemon are easier to catch with this ball. |
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Quick Ball クイックボール |
The earlier you use this ball in battle, the easier it is to catch a Pokemon. |
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Timer Ball タイマーボール |
The more turns you use up during a battle, the easier it is to catch a Pokemon. |
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Repeat Ball リピートボール |
Makes catching Pokemon you already caught easier to catch. |
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Gorgeous Ball ゴージャスボール |
Makes Pokemon like you more easily. |
Note that this walkthrough was done using the Diamond version of the game but the story should remain the same. Also who Professor Nanakamado’s assistant is will depend on if you choose to play as the male or female character. In this case, I’m playing as the male character so the Professor’s assistant is Hikari. If you play as a female, it will be Kouki.
???:
Ah! Welcome!
Welcome to the world of Pokemon!
My name is Nanakamado!
Everyone calls me the Pokemon Professor.
By the way, is it the first time you’ve been on an adventure?
If you like, I can tell you all about adventuring!
l What are the controls?
l What’s adventuring?
l I’ll be fine! *
In this world, there are mystery creatures known as Pocket Monsters.
“Pokemon” for short.
You’ll find them living everywhere!
This is a Pokeball!
Push the button in the centre!
l Push the button with your stylus.
We humans get along with Pokemon and live together with them.
Together we play and together we work.
Then we build up our relationship with them…
And in order to understand more about these Pokemon…
I am spending time to study them!
Now then, it’s time for you to tell me more about yourself!
Are you a boy or a girl?
l Select your gender.
So you’re a {choice}?
l Select the first answer “Hai” to confirm.
And your name is?
l As you can see, you can enter your name in English here. Once you’re done, press start or tap the top-right button. Again, choose the top answer to confirm.
Ah, so you’re called {name}…
That’s a good name!
This young man here must be your friend!
What’s his name again?
l You can give him a name (じぶんできめる！) or call him Jun (ジュン), Shigeru (シゲル), Kouji (コウジ) or Toshinobu (トシノブ). I chose Jun so that’s how I will refer to him from this point onwards.
So he’s {rival name}. Is that correct?
l Confirm his name.
{Name}!!
Your very own story is about to begin!
You are going to meet various Pokemon and…
Various people.
I wonder what you’ll find!
Go! Enter the world of Pokemon!
On a Screen
TV:
“In the end, the expedition team’s efforts were not wasted for they found a rare looking Pokemon. It was in the form of a red Gyarados, a Pokemon that was never seen before…
In a House
“And so, that was our special programme, “After the Red Gyrados!”
“Broadcasted all over the nation through Kotobuki TV!”
“Do look forward to the our programme on the same channel next week!”
l Look, there’s a Nintendo Wii in your room! Anyway, walk downstairs to find your mother.
Mum:
{Name}!
Jun just called a moment ago.
I don’t know what it’s about but he seemed to be in a rush!
l Try heading out.
Oh yeah, {Name}!
Don’t go into the thicket! Wild Pokemon will jump out at you.
I wouldn’t worry if you had your own Pokemon with you, though…
l Leave your house and try entering the top-left home.
“Thud!!”
Jun:
What the hell!
Oh, it’s you {Name}!
Hey, I’m off to the lake! Come with me quick!
Now listen, {Name}! If you’re late, you’re going to be paying me 1 million yen in cash!
Walks off for a bit then stops.
Ah, I forgot something!
l Enter the house and go find Jun upstairs.
…I’ll take my bag and adventure notebook with me too.
Hey! {Name}!
Lets get going to the lake! I’ll be waiting for you at the road.
If you’re late, you’re paying me 1 million yen in cash!
Runs off.
l So head on out of the village and find Jun.
Jun:
Hey, you watched the show that was on a moment ago didn’t you?
That “After the Red Gyarados!” show.
It was about the mystery of the raging Pokemon that appeared at the lake!!
I’ve been thinking.
I’m sure that Pokemon must be staying at our lake!
You and I are going to go find it!
l Go on left and into the next area past the sign.
Lake
Jun:
Alright! Lets find this red Gyarados!
What the…?
A grey haired man stands near the edge of the lake.
???:
Professor! We’ve found nothing suspicious on that side either!
Professor:
Hmmm…. I see. Maybe it was just my imagination.
But something feels different from long ago…
Well, this lake should be fine now that we’ve checked it!
Hikari! Lets get back.
Hikari:
It’s been 4 years since you’ve been in this Shinou Region.
How does it feel?
Professor:
…Hmm, well there are a lot of rare Pokemon…
In this Shinou Region.
A great place to do my research.
The Professor and Hikari walks off in Jun’s direction but Jun is blocking the way.
How rude of you! Let me pass.
Hikari:
I’m sorry… Please excuse us.
After the pair leaves.
Jun:
Who the hell where they…?
Hey, {Name}! I’m going to go take a look!
….
What? Don’t go into the thicket you say?
It’ll be fine!
I won’t be long. No Pokemon will get me.
Walks off to where the Professor was standing.
It’s a bag…
It must belong to those two that just left. Now what should we do with it?
Who was it again? I think he was a professor…
Two Pokemon jump out of the thicket.
Uh-oh! Po- Pokemon?!
What do we do!
Opens up the bag.
Pokeballs! We’ll fight them with these!
Wh- Which one should we choose?
l You have the choice of Naetoru, a grass type (left), Hikozaru, a fire type (middle) or Pocchama, a water type (right). Once you’ve picked one, confirm and defeat the Mukkuru. This will be your starter Pokemon.
Jun:
Wow! Your {chosen Pokemon}’s tough!
But my {Pokemon name} is much much tougher!
…I wonder if the owner will mind…
That we used his Pokemon?
Hikari returns.
Hikari:
Thank goodness! The bag is here! I have to get this to the Professor!
Looks at you and Jun.
Huh?!
Did you two use the Pokemon?!
Oh no! What should I do! What will I tell the Professor?!
…I’ll just have to take this bag back to him for now.
Walks off.
Jun:
What was with her…
{Name!} Right, lets leave this place…
My Pokemon got injured from the battle there…
We’ll be in trouble if we get attacked again…
Leaving the lake.
You go on ahead.
…I know we should return the Pokemon but…
I want to stay with mine for a little longer…
l Walk on to find the Professor waiting with Hikari.
Jun:
Hey, it’s that person from earlier! I wonder if he’s mad at us.
The Professor sees them and walks up.
Professor:
…
I heard from Hikari that you two used my Pokemon.
Show me them.
Hmmm… So you used {Your Pokemon} and {Rival’s Pokemon}…
…
Hmmm… I see.
Hikari!! Lets return to the lab!
The Professor walks off.
Hikari:
Ye- Yes, Professor! Wait up please!
Maybe you two should come too…
We- Well, we’ll be seeing you.
Runs off.
Jun:
What just happened… He could have just shouted at us if he was really angry…
And is it OK that we didn’t just return the Pokemon back to him there?
{Name}… Lets go gome…
Back in the House
Mum:
So, what is it?
…
So that’s what happened.
But I’m glad both you and Jun are alright.
That Professor you told me about must be Nanakamado from Masago Town.
I heard he’s a famous for studying Pokemon.
I also heard he’s a scary man…
{Name}, why did you use his Pokemon?
You should go to Masago to explain to him why.
It’ll be alright! I’m sure he’ll understand.
I know, {Name}! Put these on!
You receive Running Shoes.
Going to Masago Town will be like an adventure for you.
If you put on these Running Shoes you should be able to get there in no time!
Hmmm, I’ll read you the instructions first.
“By holding the ‘B’ button, you’ll be able to…”
“Travel around faster than you normally would!”
“Wear these Running Shoes and run with all your strength!”
That’s what it says! Cool, no?
l Leave town and go east to the first sign then go north through the patch of grass to find a shop keeper who’ll give you some Ointment. Continue to find Hikari outside.
Hikari:
Hey, you’re here! Follow me!
The Professor’s waiting for you!
Look! This is the Pokemon Research Centre!
Inside is…
Jun comes running out.
“Thud!!”
Jun:
What the hell!
Oh, it’s you {Name}!
That old man… He talks more nonsense than he is scary.
But anyway… {Name}. I’m off! See ya!
Runs off.
Hikari:
What was that about?!
Your friend really is hasty isn’t he?
Well, nevermind. Lets go in.
Inside the Research Centre
Professor:
….
So you’re here, {Name} was it?
Show me your Pokemon once more please.
…
Hmmm… I see…
This Pokemon seems happy to be with you.
Right, I understand now!
I’ll give this{Pokemon Name} to you as a present.
Do you want to give it a nickname?
l Choose “Hai” the first option if you want to then confirm like you did before.
I heard from Jun what happened at the lake.
Even though it was your first time, you two used your Pokemon in battle well.
I can also see that you’ve built up a bond between you and your Pokemon in such a short time.
That is why I’m leaving this {Pokemon Name} in your care.
Hikari:
I’m so glad you’re kind to Pokemon!
If you weren’t then… No, I can’t say it…
Professor:
*Cough*
Now then, lets get to the main subject. I have something to ask of you.
My name is Nanakamado! I am studying Pokemon.
First, I’m investigating to find out all the Pokemon…
That are in the Shinou Region!
To do that, I need to make use of the Pokedex and record any that I find!
This is where I must ask for your help!
I’m going to entrust this Pokedex to you…
Please find all the Pokemon in this Shinou Region for me!
l Answer yes.
Hmm!
Good answer!
You receive the Pokedex.
This Pokedex will record any Pokemon you come into contact with…
Automatically.
It’s a very high tech tool!
So please, {Name}. Go visit various places and…
Find all the Pokemon there is!
Hikari:
I have the same tool too!
Professor:
How did it feel when...
You were walking along the Route 201 with your Pokemon?
I’m 60 years old yet…
I still get excited being together with a Pokemon.
Listen. There are many Pokemon in this world!
That means you’ll be experiencing a lot of fun and excitement!
Now go!
You must begin your adventure, {Name}!
* The next few lines should change depending on what Pokemon you chose.
Hikari:
