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A '''P★DA''' (Japanese: '''{{j|P★DA}}''' ''P★DA''), or '''Pokémon Digital Assistant''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン　デジタル　アシスタント''' ''Pokémon Digital Assistant''), is an electronic device owned by [[Wes]] in [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and by [[Michael]] in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], in lieu of a {{ga|Trainer Card}} or a [[Pokédex]]. The P★DA keeps track of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s ID No., their money and [[Poké Coupon]]s, as well as their playing time. It also has other features, detailed below.
A '''P'''☆'''DA''' (''Pokémon Digital Assistant'') is an electronic device owned by [[Wes]] in [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and by [[Michael]] in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], in lieu of a [[Pokédex]]. The P☆DA keeps track of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s ID No., their money, as well as their playing time. It also has other features, detailed below.


While only certain trainers can receive a Pokédex from a [[Pokémon Professor]], it appears that just about anyone can own a P☆DA, at least in [[Orre]].
While only certain Trainers can receive a Pokédex from a [[Pokémon Professor]], it appears that just about anyone can own a P★DA, at least in [[Orre]].


==The P☆DA in [[Pokémon Colosseum]]==
==In the side series games==
[[Image:PDA_closed.png|thumb|160px|right|Pokémon Colosseum's P☆DA, closed]][[Image:PDA_opened.png|thumb|160px|right|Pokémon Colosseum's P☆DA, opened]]
===[[Pokémon Colosseum]]===
In Pokémon Colosseum, the P☆DA can also be used to send and receive e-mail and keep track of the Trainer's [[PokéCoupons]]. It also has a ringtone that can be customized to the preferences of the user. Additionally, Wes' P☆DA was upgraded with the [[Snag List]], a list of the [[Shadow Pokémon]] created by [[Cipher]].  
[[File:PDA closed.png|thumb|160px|Pokémon Colosseum's P★DA, closed]][[File:PDA opened.png|thumb|160px|right|Pokémon Colosseum's P★DA, opened]]
In Pokémon Colosseum, the P★DA can also be used to send and receive e-mail and keep track of the Trainer's [[Poké Coupon]]s. It also has a ringtone that can be customized to the preferences of the user. Additionally, Wes's P★DA was upgraded with the [[Snag List]], a list of the [[Shadow Pokémon]] created by [[Cipher]].


Another feachure of the P☆DA is the [[Strategy Memo]], which is awarded to Wes by a teacher inside of the [[Prestige Precept Center|Pre Gym]]. It contains a list of all Pokémon encountered, giving the user their type, Ability, height, weight, and appearence. The only drawbacks are the inability to use it in battle, and the fact that one must update regularly with the teacher who awarded Wes with the device.
Another feature of the P★DA is the [[Strategy Memo]], which is awarded to Wes by a teacher inside of the [[Prestige Precept Center|Pre Gym]]. It contains a list of all Pokémon encountered, giving the user their type, Ability, height, weight, and appearance. The only drawbacks are the inability to use it in battle, and the fact that one must update regularly with the teacher who awarded Wes with the device.
[[Image:PDA Menu.png|thumb|240px|center|Pokémon Colosseum's P☆DA, opened and showing information]]


{{Clear-right}}
====Rank====
When the player has obtained a certain number of [[Poké Coupon]]s, the {{i|Poké Ball}} symbol in the P★DA will change colors, identical to a rank system. This is similar to the [[Trainer Card level]] mechanic from the main series games.
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{colorschemelight|Colosseum}}; border: 3px solid #{{colorschemedark|Colosseum}}"
|-
! Rank
! Poké Coupons Obtained
|- style="background:#fff"
| Normal || N/A
|- style="background:#fff"
| Bronze || 2,500
|- style="background:#fff"
| Silver || 5,000
|- style="background:#fff"
| Gold || 30,000
|}


==The P☆DA in {{Pokémon XD}}==
[[File:PDA Menu.png|thumb|240px|center|Pokémon Colosseum's P★DA, opened and showing information]]
[[Image:XD_PDA_closed.jpg|thumb|160px|right|Pokémon XD's P☆DA, closed]]
In Pokémon XD, the P☆DA has a new interface, along with a new feature. As in Colosseum, the device keeps track of PokéCoupons, has a [[Strategy Memo]] and e-mail, and can be upgraded to keep track of [[Shadow Pokémon]]. Its new feature is a [[Poké Spot Monitor]], which alerts the player whenever there is activity by [[wild Pokémon]] at one of the three [[Poké Spots]].


Unlike the P☆DA in Colosseum, this version has the Strategy Memo installed at the start, and updates it automatically.
{{-}}


[[Image:Pda.png|thumb|240px|center|Pokémon XD's P☆DA, opened and showing the information]]
==={{Pokémon XD}}===
[[File:PDA closed XD.png|thumb|160px|Pokémon XD's P★DA, closed]]
In Pokémon XD, the P★DA has a new interface, along with a new feature. As in Colosseum, the device keeps track of Poké Coupons, has a [[Strategy Memo]] and e-mail, and can be upgraded to keep track of [[Shadow Pokémon]]. Its new feature is a Spot Monitor, which alerts the player whenever there is activity by [[wild Pokémon]] at one of the three [[Poké Spot]]s.
 
Unlike the P★DA in Colosseum, this version has the Strategy Memo installed at the start, and updates it automatically.
 
A new feature for the P★DA is the ability to register special titles to Michael when he participates in the [[Orre Colosseum]] and defeats the {{tc|Cipher Admin}}s along with [[Chobin]] & [[Robo Groudon]], and [[Gonzap]]. The last title is given to Michael after defeating [[Eldes]], fulfilling his request for a battle without having to be enemies after defeating [[Greevil]].
 
====Spot Monitor====
[[File:Poké Spot Monitor.png|160px|thumb|Spot Monitor]]
The Spot Monitor is an addition to the P★DA in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}. It is given to [[Michael]] by [[Duking]] at the Rock [[Poké Spot]] after a TV broadcast. It allows Michael to monitor how many [[Poké Snack]]s are left at a Poké Spot, and see if any Pokémon can be found at one. It is fitted with an alarm which triggers when there is activity at any Poké Spot. Most of the time it is a [[Wild Pokémon]] that is found at one of the Poké Spots, but sometimes it is a mischievous {{p|Munchlax}} that belongs to a fellow [[Orre]] citizen.
[[File:PDA open XD.png|thumb|240px|center|Pokémon XD's P★DA, opened and showing the information]]
 
==In other languages==
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|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''P★DA''
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|de=P★DA
|es=P★AD
|fr=P★AD
|it=P★DA
}}
|
''Pokémon Digital Assistant''
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|de=Pokémon Digital Assistant
|es=Pokéagenda Digital
|fr=Pokémon Assistant Digital
|it=Pokémon Digital Assistant
}}
|}
{{Menu}}


{{Clear-right}}
{{stub}}
[[Category:Equipment]]
[[Category:Equipment]]


[[de:P☆DA]]
[[de:Pokémon Digital Assistant]]
[[es:Pokémon Colosseum#Pokéagenda digital]]
[[fr:P★AD]]
[[it:P★DA]]
[[ja:P★DA]]
[[zh:宝可梦电子助手]]

Latest revision as of 00:31, 20 September 2024

A P★DA (Japanese: P★DA P★DA), or Pokémon Digital Assistant (Japanese: ポケモン　デジタル　アシスタント Pokémon Digital Assistant), is an electronic device owned by Wes in Pokémon Colosseum and by Michael in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, in lieu of a Trainer Card or a Pokédex. The P★DA keeps track of a Trainer's ID No., their money and Poké Coupons, as well as their playing time. It also has other features, detailed below.

While only certain Trainers can receive a Pokédex from a Pokémon Professor, it appears that just about anyone can own a P★DA, at least in Orre.

In the side series games

Pokémon Colosseum

Pokémon Colosseum's P★DA, closed
Pokémon Colosseum's P★DA, opened

In Pokémon Colosseum, the P★DA can also be used to send and receive e-mail and keep track of the Trainer's Poké Coupons. It also has a ringtone that can be customized to the preferences of the user. Additionally, Wes's P★DA was upgraded with the Snag List, a list of the Shadow Pokémon created by Cipher.

Another feature of the P★DA is the Strategy Memo, which is awarded to Wes by a teacher inside of the Pre Gym. It contains a list of all Pokémon encountered, giving the user their type, Ability, height, weight, and appearance. The only drawbacks are the inability to use it in battle, and the fact that one must update regularly with the teacher who awarded Wes with the device.

Rank

When the player has obtained a certain number of Poké Coupons, the Poké Ball symbol in the P★DA will change colors, identical to a rank system. This is similar to the Trainer Card level mechanic from the main series games.

Rank Poké Coupons Obtained
Normal N/A
Bronze 2,500
Silver 5,000
Gold 30,000
Pokémon Colosseum's P★DA, opened and showing information


Pokémon XD

Pokémon XD's P★DA, closed

In Pokémon XD, the P★DA has a new interface, along with a new feature. As in Colosseum, the device keeps track of Poké Coupons, has a Strategy Memo and e-mail, and can be upgraded to keep track of Shadow Pokémon. Its new feature is a Spot Monitor, which alerts the player whenever there is activity by wild Pokémon at one of the three Poké Spots.

Unlike the P★DA in Colosseum, this version has the Strategy Memo installed at the start, and updates it automatically.

A new feature for the P★DA is the ability to register special titles to Michael when he participates in the Orre Colosseum and defeats the Cipher Admins along with Chobin & Robo Groudon, and Gonzap. The last title is given to Michael after defeating Eldes, fulfilling his request for a battle without having to be enemies after defeating Greevil.

Spot Monitor

Spot Monitor

The Spot Monitor is an addition to the P★DA in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. It is given to Michael by Duking at the Rock Poké Spot after a TV broadcast. It allows Michael to monitor how many Poké Snacks are left at a Poké Spot, and see if any Pokémon can be found at one. It is fitted with an alarm which triggers when there is activity at any Poké Spot. Most of the time it is a Wild Pokémon that is found at one of the Poké Spots, but sometimes it is a mischievous Munchlax that belongs to a fellow Orre citizen.

Pokémon XD's P★DA, opened and showing the information

In other languages

P★DA

Language Title
France Flag.png French P★AD
Germany Flag.png German P★DA
Italy Flag.png Italian P★DA
Spain Flag.png Spanish P★AD

Pokémon Digital Assistant

Language Title
France Flag.png French Pokémon Assistant Digital
Germany Flag.png German Pokémon Digital Assistant
Italy Flag.png Italian Pokémon Digital Assistant
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pokéagenda Digital
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