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[[File:PokéGear HGSS m.png|thumb|right|Blue Pokégear in HeartGold and SoulSilver]]
[[File:PokéGear HGSS f.png|thumb|Pink Pokégear in HeartGold and SoulSilver]]
'''Pokémon Gear''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンギア''' ''Pokémon Gear''), or more commonly just '''Pokégear''' (Japanese: '''ポケギア''' ''Pokégear''), is an electronic device found in [[Johto]]. It looks like a large, advanced wristwatch with the [[Silph Co.]] logo on it. It was first introduced in [[Generation II]]; the [[Hoenn]] region's analog to the Pokégear appears to be the [[PokéNav]], while the [[Sinnoh]] counterpart is the [[Pokétch]].

The Pokégear is an important tool for {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, some see it necessary to have one on a Trainer's adventure. The main character of {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} receives a Pokégear from their mother at the start of their journey. The {{player}} is able to have access to the Pokégear by selecting it from the [[menu]]. At that, it is easy to navigate through the Pokégear by selecting through four different functions located at the top-left of the screen. It displays the map of the region, names of previously fought Trainers, and the current time. It also allows players to call registered Trainers. Certain functions need to be unlocked during the game by receiving special expansion cards.

The Pokégear returns in the Generation IV remakes, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. The interface has been completely redesigned, using both screens on the [[Nintendo DS]]. The top will always display the time function on the Pokégear, while the touch screen will display the other different functions of the Pokégear, as well as selecting other functions using the touch screen. The outer aesthetics of the Pokégear have changed abruptly as well. The whole Pokégear is a flip top, while the bottom section of the Pokégear is used to scan special expansion cards to upgrade it with other functions. Its color skin is changeable between blue, pink, a [[Team Rocket]] theme, a Japanese dojo theme, a Pokémon League theme, and teal-and-white with a Silph Co. theme.

==Functions==
[[File:PokeGear.png|thumb|150px|right|Pokégear artwork from [[Generation II]]]]
The Pokégear's functionality comes from the several features and applications that can be installed in it, making it extensible. Many people are willing to give away special expansion cards to upgrade the Pokégear with other functions. In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, there are 4 available functions, two of which are included with the Pokégear. The rest are not available at the start but can be received at a later time. 

===Time===
Included in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} with the Pokégear, the time function is the most basic feature. The Pokégear will {{wp|digital clock|digitally}} display the time of day using the {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour AM/PM format}} as well as the day of the week. It runs off of the time the {{player}} input at the beginning of the game. 

A glitch in Gold and Silver will change the day if the functions are scrolled through; this was addressed in Crystal. A function in Gold and Silver that allowed players to reset the game's time in the title screen was also removed from Crystal.

In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the time will always be displayed on the top screen of the DS. However, unlike in Gold, Silver, and Crystal, the time is displayed using the {{wp|24-hour clock|24-hour format}} instead of the {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour format}} and runs on the [[Nintendo DS]]'s internal clock, much like the Pokétch. There is also a wireless signal measurement next to the time, though it has no purpose and always displays the same.
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File:PokéGearTime.png|The time function in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}
File:PokéGearPhone_HGSS.png‎|The top screen in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
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===Map===
Obtained after the player receives a map card for the Pokégear after taking a tour of [[Cherrygrove City]] from the Guide Gent, the map function of the Pokégear acts as a [[Town Map]], displaying a map of [[Johto]] and later [[Kanto]] with cities, towns and other important landmarks. It is the most basic of the map devices used by the {{player}}, and is the navigational item for all [[Generation II]] games.

In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the mechanics of the map remain the same, only to have several added features, including the ability to zoom in to display areas of interest, with certain locations having a small flavor text. There is another feature that allows the player to add notes and markings to different locations, to allow the player to make notes about each area about the Pokémon in the area, any [[Apricorn]] or [[Berry]] trees, any special buildings, [[TM]] locations or any other notes. These notes will appear on the top screen when the player highlights that specific area on the map. Like the Marking Map on the [[Pokétch]], it also displays the current locations of all [[roaming Pokémon|Pokémon that travel around Johto]], including {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Suicune}}.

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File:PokéGearMap.png|The map function in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, displaying the map for [[Johto]]
File:PokéGearMap HGSS.png|The map function in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, displaying the map for [[Johto]]
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===Phone===
[[File:PokéGearPhone.png|thumb|right|The phone function in [[Generation II]]]]
[[File:HGSSPokéGearPhone.png|thumb|right|The phone function in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}]]
Included in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} with the Pokégear, the phone function on the Pokégear will function like a cellphone, allowing the user to make calls to people that they've traded phone numbers with. This allows the player to talk to other characters and learn information from them, such as battling tips or when rare Pokémon appear. The player can also store numbers of other important people, like their [[mom]], or [[Professor Elm]]. Mom will also ring every so often, telling the {{player}} about the money she has saved (if opted for by the player) and occasionally buys decorations for the [[bedroom]], or items such as {{DL|Potion|Super Potion}}s. The phone function has a memory bank that can save up to ten people on the phone.

In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the phone function makes a return, and will be used in the same way. The player will able to select a person to call from the touch screen, and be able to call them. It is also able to store many more numbers in its memory with no limit than the same function in Generation II. The player's [[mom]] will once again provide her unique money-saving services.

====Trainer phone listing====
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! Person !! Location !! Notes
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|| [[Bill]] || [[Goldenrod City]] || Calls when Bill's PC box is full.
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|| [[Bird Keeper]] Jose || [[Route 27]] || Gives away [[Valuable item#Stardust and Star Piece|Star Piece]]s.
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|| Bird Keeper Vance || [[Route 44]] || Gives away [[Carbos]].
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|| {{OBP|Black Belt|Trainer class}} Kenji || [[Route 45]] || Gives away [[PP Up]]s during random lunch breaks at noon.
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|| [[Buena]] || [[Goldenrod City]] || Crystal only: obtainable after getting 30 Blue Card points.
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|| [[Bug Catcher]] Arnie || [[Route 35]] || Calls during a {{p|Yanma}} swarm.
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|| Bug Catcher Wade || [[Route 31]] || Reminds player of the [[Bug-Catching Contest]]. Gives away [[Berry|berries]].
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|| [[Camper]] Todd || [[Route 34]] || Reminds player of the [[Goldenrod Department Store]]'s [[Goldenrod Department Store#Rooftop|bargain sale]].
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|| [[Cool Trainer]] Beth || Route 27 ||
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|| Cool Trainer Gaven || Route 27 ||
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|| Cool Trainer Reena || [[Route 26]] ||
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|| [[Fisherman|Fisher]] Chris{{tt|*|Gold and Silver}}/Tully{{tt|*|Crystal and HeartGold and SoulSilver}} || [[Route 42]] || Crystal/HeartGold/SoulSilver only: Gives away [[Water Stone]]s.
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|| Fisher Ralph || [[Route 32]] || Calls during a {{p|Qwilfish}} swarm.
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|| Fisher Wilton || Route 44 || Calls during a {{p|Remoraid}} swarm, and gives away various [[Poké Ball]]s.
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|| [[Hiker]] Anthony || [[Route 33]] || Calls during a {{p|Dunsparce}} swarm.
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|| Hiker Parry || Route 45 || Calls during a {{p|Marill}} swarm.
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|| [[Juggler]] Irwin || Route 35 ||
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|| [[Lass]] Dana || [[Route 38]] || Crystal/HeartGold/SoulSilver only: Gives away [[Thunderstone]]s.
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|| [[Mom]]{{tt|*|cannot be removed from phone}} || [[New Bark Town]] || Saves the player's money and buys items.
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|| [[Picnicker]] Erin || [[Route 46]] ||
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|| Picnicker Gina || Route 34 || Crystal/HeartGold/SoulSilver only: Gives away [[Leaf Stone]]s.
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|| Picnicker Liz || Route 32 ||
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|| Picnicker Tiffany || [[Route 43]] ||
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|| [[PokéFan]] Beverly || [[National Park]] || Requires {{p|Marill}} in party: Gives away [[Nugget]]s.
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|| PokéFan Derek || [[Route 39]] ||
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|| [[PokéManiac]] Brent || Route 43 ||
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|| [[Professor Elm]]{{tt|*|cannot be removed from phone}} || New Bark Town || Calls about major events.
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|| [[Schoolboy]] Alan || [[Route 36]] || Crystal/HeartGold/SoulSilver only: Gives away [[Fire Stone]]s.
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|| Schoolboy Chad || Route 38 || Calls during a {{p|Snubbull}} swarm.
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|| Schoolboy Jack || National Park ||
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|| [[Sailor]] Huey || [[Glitter Lighthouse]] ||
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|| [[Youngster]] [[Joey]] || [[Route 30]] ||
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The rematch concept is expanded in HeartGold and SoulSilver to allow players to rematch the Gym Leaders of Johto and Kanto. The phone numbers for the sixteen Leaders cannot be obtained until after the {{badge|Earth}} has been obtained, but after {{ga|Blue}} has been defeated, the majority of the Leaders take time out of their schedules to travel the two regions. By speaking with them at the appropriate time and place, players can obtain their phone numbers. At a later, specified date, the player can call the Leader and ask for a rematch. The Leader will always accept, and the battle will be fought at [[Saffron City]]'s [[Fighting Dojo]].

====Gym Leader phone listing====
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! Leader !! Time and Location of Phone Number !! Time of Battle
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|| [[Falkner]] || [[Celadon City]] [[Celadon Department Store|Department Store]] on Mondays || Saturday morning
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|| [[Bugsy]] || [[Ilex Forest]] or [[Viridian Forest]] on Thursdays || Thursday afternoon
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|| [[Whitney]] || [[Goldenrod City]] [[Goldenrod Department Store|Department Store]] everyday from 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM || Saturday afternoon
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|| [[Morty]] || [[Bell Tower|Bellchime Trail]] on Mondays and Tuesdays || Tuesday night
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|| [[Chuck]] || From [[Chuck's wife]] || Wednesday night
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|| [[Jasmine]] || [[Olivine City]] diner every day between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM || Wednesday afternoon
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|| [[Pryce]] || [[Lake of Rage]] on Saturdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM || Monday mornings
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|| [[Clair]] || [[Dragon's Den]] every morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM, must have beaten [[Lance]] and her in a double battle. || Friday evening
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|| [[Brock]] || [[Diglett's Cave]] every day between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM || Saturday evening
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|| [[Misty]] || [[Route 25]] after {{p|Suicune}} is defeated, every day between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM || Wednesday morning
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|| [[Lt. Surge]] || [[Power Plant]] after {{p|Zapdos}} is defeated, but only between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM, and only if the player is {{pkmn2|walking}} with a {{p|Pikachu}} || Friday morning
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|| [[Erika]] || [[Celadon City]] fountain on Saturdays and Sundays between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM || Sunday morning
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|| [[Sabrina]] || [[Olivine City]] harbor on Fridays at any time || Sunday afternoon
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|| [[Janine]] || [[Pokémon League Reception Gate]] every evening between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM || Monday afternoon
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|| [[Blaine]] || [[Cinnabar Island]] on Tuesdays at any time || Tuesday afternoon
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|| {{ga|Blue}} || From [[Daisy Oak]] after having seven massages || Sunday night
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|}
|}

===Radio===
Obtained after the Radio Card is received from a quiz host at the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], radio function allows music to be played like a radio. The Pokégear functions as a radio that allows the player to listen to the radio stations within the game being broadcast from [the Radio Tower. This allows the player to get tips from [[Professor Oak]] and [[DJ Mary]] on Oak's Pokémon Talk, affect how active wild Pokémon are by playing Pokémon March or Pokémon Lullaby on the Pokémon Music station, or listen to the Lucky Channel to keep track of the Radio Tower's lottery promotion.

When the {{player}} travels into [[Kanto]] in Crystal, he/she will not receive a signal for the radio, and must obtain an EXPN Card to tune into certain stations in [[Kanto]]; this is obtained from someone at the [[Lavender Radio Tower]] after restoring the power to Kanto. In Gold and Silver, the EXPN Card is only required for the Poké Flute station.

In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the radio function makes a return, and is received in the same way it was in [[Generation II]]. Tuning can be done in two ways, moving the indicator around the globe using the stylus, or selecting one of the four radio stations. Similar radio stations appear. As in Crystal, the EXPN Card is required for all stations in Kanto.

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File:PokéGearRadio.png|The radio function in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}
File:PokéGearRadio HGSS.png|The radio function in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
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====Radio shows====
{| {{bluetable2}}
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!width=20% style="text-align:center" | Program
!width=10%|Host(s)
!width=10%|Channel
!width=50%|Description
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|[[Pokédex Show]]
|(no DJ)
|4.5 (Johto)<br><small>4 AM-10 AM only, [[Generation II]] only</small>
|A show that broadcasts [[Pokédex]] entries gathered by the player.
|-
|[[Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk]]
|[[Professor Oak]], [[DJ Mary]]
|4.5 (Johto)<br><small>10 AM-4 AM only in [[Generation II]], all day in [[Generation IV]]</small>
|Talk show discussing locations where semi-rare Pokémon can be found. Also speaks about [[Mass Outbreak|swarms]] and where Sinnoh/Hoenn Pokémon currently reside.
|-
|[[Pokémon Music Channel|Pokémon Music]]
|[[Ben|DJ Ben]]
|7.5 (Johto)
|Broadcasts different music to different effects depending on the [[days of the week|day of the week]].
|-
|[[Lucky Channel]]
|[[Reed]]
|8.5 (Johto)
|Broadcasts one ID per week; trainers who come to the welcome center with a Pokémon whose ID is similar will win a prize (G/S/C only).
|-
|[[Buena's Password]]
|[[Buena]]
|10.5 (Johto)
|Broadcasts one password per night between 6 PM-12 AM; trainers who come to Buena and recite the password can get points redeemable for prizes (Crystal only).
|-
|[[Variety Channel]]
|????
|10.5 (Johto)
|Broadcasts [[Buena's Password]] channel with a couple more new features. Aside from the aforementioned channel, there's a few other new channels that are broadcast in different schedules (HG/SS only).
|-
|Un(kn)own Radio Station
|{{p|Unown}}
|13.5 (Johto)
|Strange noises will play. [[Ruins of Alph]] only. It must be tuned into manually using the stylus in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, while normal stations assigned to the radio's buttons will not play in the Ruins of Alph. In [[Generation IV]], it also increases the chance of encountering an {{p|Unown}} [[Form differences#Unown|shape]] the player has not yet encountered.
|-
|[[Places and People]]
|[[DJ Lily]]
|16.5 (Kanto)
|Talk show discussing [[Kanto]] locations or trainers the player has faced. Requires EXPN Card in {{game|Crystal}} (G/S/C only).
|-
|[[Pokémon Music Channel|Let's All Sing]]
|[[Fern|DJ Fern]]
|18.5 (Kanto)
|Broadcasts different music to different effects depending on the day of the week. Requires EXPN Card in {{game|Crystal}} (G/S/C only).
|-
|[[Poké Flute]]
|(no DJ)
|20 (Kanto)
|Plays Poké Flute music. Used to awaken {{p|Snorlax}}. Requires EXPN Card.
|-
|Team Rocket evolution signal (Shown as ?????)
|[[Rocket Hideout (Mahogany Town)|Team Rocket HQ]]
|20.5 (Johto)
|An eerie tune plays over and over. Only plays in [[Mahogany Town]], [[Route 43]], and [[Lake of Rage]] and causes interference that prevents the radio from tuning in to other stations in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. No longer plays when the player has cleared the Team Rocket Hideout.
|-
|Team Rocket's announcement (replaces other radio station)
|[[Team Rocket]]
|Every radio station (Johto)
|Plays on every radio station once Team Rocket has succeeded in taking over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower|Radio Tower]]. A Team Rocket executive announces over the airwaves that they have rejoined, and pleads their boss, [[Giovanni]], to come out of hiding and rejoin them. Begins playing once the player has obtained seven badges, no longer plays when Team Rocket disbands.
|}

==In the anime==
[[File:HGSS Pokegear anime.png|200px|right|thumb|Brock's Pokégear]]
In the anime, it is shown that the Pokégear has at least two designs, a black one and a white and pink one. Several characters in the anime own Pokégears:
* {{mov|Lisa}} lent hers to Ash so that he could keep in contact with Professor Oak in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]''.
* {{jo|Jimmy}}, {{jo|Marina}} and [[Vincent]] all own Pokégears. A plot point of ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' is that it includes a tracking system to show where the other Pokégears currently are.
[[File:PokeGear anime.PNG|200px|right|thumb|Misty's Pokégear]]
* [[Misty]] also owns one, so that she can keep in contact with [[The Sensational Sisters|her sisters]] at the [[Cerulean Gym]].
* {{an|Lyra}} owns the new version of the Pokégear, and she owns a pink model. Likewise, her friend [[Khoury]] owns a blue model. 
* [[Brock]] received his own Pokégear at the end of ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]'' when he was given one by [[Khoury's father]]. It has been used fairly regularly by him since then, normally being used by Brock to track the group's location (similar to how [[Max]] did with the [[PokéNav]]).

==In the TCG==
The {{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|PokéGear|88}} appears as a card in the {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} set. The redesigned version, {{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Pokégear 3.0|96}}, appears as a card in the {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} expansion.

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