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The '''Player Search System''' (Japanese: '''プレイヤーサーチシステム'''), or '''PSS''' for short, is an item that appears in [[Generation VI]] and is the [[Pokémon X and Y]] version of the [[C-Gear]]. It has many different functions, including the [[Global Terminal|GTS]], Wonder Trade, O-Powers, and more.
{{redirect|PSS|the system that allows Pokémon to be stored in boxes|Pokémon Storage System}}
[[File:PSS screen.png|thumb|The PSS screen]]
[[File:PSS menu 1.jpg|thumb|First PSS menu]]
[[File:PSS menu 2.jpg|thumb|Second PSS menu]]


The main window of the PSS divides other players in three categories: Friends, Acquaintances, and Passersby. A Passerby will automatically become an Acquaintance if a Battle or Trade (including [[Wonder Trade]]s) is made with him/her: after trading or battling with a player already in the Acquaintances, a prompt to add them to the Friends group will appear.
The '''Player Search System''' (Japanese: '''プレイヤーサーチシステム''' ''Player Search System''), or '''PSS''' (Japanese: '''ＰＳＳ''' ''PSS'') for short, is a feature that first appears in {{g|X and Y}} and is the [[Generation VI]] version of the [[C-Gear]]. It has many different functions, including the [[Global Trade System|GTS]], Wonder Trade, O-Powers, and more. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the PSS is accessible via the PlayNav app of the [[PokéNav Plus]].


Players in the Friends group are registered as friends in the 3DS's friend list, and vice versa. When a player is registered as a Friend, his/her Safari can be accessed (even if he/she doesn't have a copy of Pokémon X/Y).
The main window of the PSS divides other players into three categories: Friends, Acquaintances, and Passersby, each of which can have a maximum of 100 players. A Passerby will automatically become an Acquaintance if a Battle or Trade (including [[Wonder Trade]]s) is made with them. After trading or battling with an Acquaintance, a prompt to add them to the Friends group will appear.
 
Players in the Friends group are registered as friends in the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]]'s friend list, and vice versa. In Pokémon X or Y, when a player is registered as a Friend, their Safari can be accessed (even if they do not have a copy of one of the games). In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, a [[Friend Code]] is located at the top of the Friend's profile.
 
Acquaintances may be removed by tapping the player's icon and then tapping the button in the lower-left corner of the screen; dropped Acquaintances will become Passersby. Friends may only be removed by removing the player from the 3DS's friend list.


==Global Trade Station==
==Global Trade Station==
{{main|Global Trade Station}}
{{main|Global Trade System}}
In Generation VI, the Global Trade Station can now be accessed in many more places than just [[Pokémon Center|Pokémon Centers]] in [[Generation V]] or the Global Terminal/GTS building in [[Generation IV]]. Unlike in previous generations, the player can now ask for Pokémon that have not yet been registered in the player's [[Pokédex]].
In Generation VI, the Global Trade Station can now be accessed in many more places compared to only [[Pokémon Center]]s in [[Generation V]] or the [[Global Terminal]]/Global Trade Station building in [[Generation IV]]. Unlike in previous generations, the player can now ask for Pokémon that have not yet been registered in the player's [[Pokédex]].


==Wonder Trade==
==Wonder Trade==
{{main|Wonder Trade}}
{{main|Wonder Trade}}
Wonder Trade allows players to [[trade]] Pokémon for another one without even knowing what he or she is going to get. This means that using Wonder Trade is both an advantage and a risk. The player can easily earn Poké Miles and more [[ID number]]s this way, giving them a better chance of winning prizes at the ID Lottery in [[Lumiose City]], as well as get a very rare Pokémon, but they can also get weak and/or common Pokémon in exchange for the stronger and/or rarer Pokémon they offered. [[Eggs]] cannot be traded in Wonder Trade.
Wonder Trade allows players to [[trade]] Pokémon for another one without knowing what they are going to get. {{pkmn|Egg}}s cannot be traded in Wonder Trade, nor can Pokémon with a Classic or Premier [[Ribbon]] (usually present on [[event Pokémon]]).


==O-Powers==
==O-Powers==
O-Powers are very similar to {{DL|Entralink|Pass Powers}}, as they give power-ups, increase or decrease the chances of things happening, and can be shared with other players. In addition, if one is used nearby by another player, the player can use it as well. At the lowest rate of O-Power regeneration, it takes 4 minutes to fill an entire circle.
{{main|O-Power}}
 
O-Powers are temporary bonus effects that are used from the Player Search System. They are very similar to {{DL|Entralink|Pass Powers}}.
The O-Power meter regenerates more quickly based on the number of steps counted for the current day on the user's 3DS. The user does not need to have the game running while they accumulate steps on their 3DS. This bonus can be seen as a number next to the clock by the power meter. Because the step counter resets at midnight, this regeneration bonus also resets at midnight. The thresholds are as follows:
 
{| class="wikitable"
| 0-1999 steps
| 1x regeneration rate
|-
| 2000-2999 steps
| 2x regeneration rate
|-
| 3000-3999 steps
| 3x regeneration rate
|-
| 4000+ steps
| 4x regeneration rate
|}
 
O-Powers are given the the player by [[Mr. Bonding]]. They can be upgraded by frequent usage. Each level after the previous one will provide a more significant effect but cost more energy to activate.
 
===Bargain Power===
{| class="wikitable"
| Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| Effect
|-
| Level 1
| 2
| 1
| Poké Marts begin a bargain sale in which everything is 10% off. The effect lasts three minutes.
|-
| Level 2
| 3
| 2
| Poké Marts begin a bargain sale in which everything is 25% off. The effect lasts three minutes.
|-
| Level 3
| 4
| 3
| Poké Marts begin a bargain sale in which everything is 50% off. The effect lasts three minutes.
|}
 
===Exp. Point Power===
{| class="wikitable"
| Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| Effect
|-
| Level 1
| 4
| 2
| Increases the Exp. Points from battles a little. The effect lasts three minutes.
|-
| Level 2
| 5
| 3
| Increases the Exp. Points from battles. The effect lasts three minutes.
|-
| Level 3
| 6
| 4
| Increases the Exp. Points from battles very much. The effect lasts three minutes.
|}
 
===Prize Money Power===
{| class="wikitable"
| Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| Effect
|-
| Level 1
| 4
| 2
| Increases the prize money from battles a little. The effect lasts three minutes. (1.5x payout)
|-
| Level 2
| 5
| 3
| Increases the prize money from battles. The effect lasts three minutes. (2x payout)
|-
| Level 3
| 6
| 4
| Increases the prize money from battles very much. The effect lasts three minutes. (3x payout)
|}
 
===Capture Power===
{| class="wikitable"
| Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| Effect
|-
| Level 1
| 4
| 2
| Increases the chance to catch Pokémon a little. The effect lasts three minutes.
|-
| Level 2
| 5
| 3
| Increases the chance to catch Pokémon. The effect lasts three minutes.
|-
| Level 3
| 6
| 4
| Increases the chance to catch Pokémon very much. The effect lasts three minutes.
|}
 
===Encounter Power===
Encounter Power cannot be used on others.
{| class="wikitable"
| Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Effect
|-
| Level 1
| 2
| Increases the chance of catching wild Pokémon a little. The effect lasts three minutes.
|-
| Level 2
| 3
| Increases the chance of catching wild Pokémon. The effect lasts three minutes.
|-
| Level 3
| 4
| Increases the chance of catching wild Pokémon very much. The effect lasts three minutes.
|}
 
===Stealth Power===
Stealth Power cannot be used on others.
{| class="wikitable"
| Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Effect
|-
| Level 1
| 2
| Decreases the chance of catching wild Pokémon a little. The effect lasts three minutes.
|-
| Level 2
|
|
|-
| Level 3
|
|
|}
 
===HP Restoring Power===
{| class="wikitable"
| Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| Effect
|-
| Level 1
| 2
| 1
| Immediately restores the HP of the lead Pokémon a little. (+20 HP)
|-
| Level 2
| 3
| 2
| Immediately restores the HP of the lead Pokémon somewhat. (+50 HP)
|-
| Level 3
| 4
| 3
| Immediately restores the HP of the lead Pokémon very much. (+200 HP)
|}
 
===PP Restoring Power===
{| class="wikitable"
| Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| Effect
|-
| Level 1
| 2
| 1
| Immediately restores the PP of the lead Pokémon a little.
|-
| Level 2
| 3
| 2
| Immediately restores the PP of the lead Pokémon somewhat.
|-
| Level 3
| 4
| 3
| Immediately restores the PP of the lead Pokémon very much.
|}
 
===Befriending Power===
{| class="wikitable"
| Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| Effect
|-
| Level 1
| 2
| 1
| Helps Pokémon grow friendly a little faster. The effect lasts three minutes.
|-
| Level 2
| 2
| 3
| Helps Pokémon grow friendly faster. The effect lasts three minutes.
|-
| Level 3
| 4
| 3
| Helps Pokémon grow friendly much faster. The effect lasts three minutes.
|}
 
===Attack Power===
{| class="wikitable"
| Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| Effect
|-
| Level 1
| 3
| 1
| Raises the Attack stat of the lead Pokémon a little during battle. (1 stage)
|-
| Level 2
| 5
| 2
| Raises the Attack stat of the lead Pokémon during battle. (2 stages)
|-
| Level 3
| 8
| 3
| Raises the Attack stat of the lead Pokémon very much during battle.
|}
 
===Defense Power===
{| class="wikitable"
| Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| Effect
|-
| Level 1
| 3
| 1
| Raises the Defense stat of the lead Pokémon a little during battle. (1 stage)
|-
| Level 2
| 5
| 2
| Raises the Defense stat of the lead Pokémon during battle. (2 stages)
|-
| Level 3
| 8
| 3
| Raises the Defense stat of the lead Pokémon very much during battle.
|}
 
===Sp. Atk. Power===
{| class="wikitable"
| Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| Effect
|-
| Level 1
| 3
| 1
| Raises the Sp. Attack stat of the lead Pokémon a little during battle. (1 stage)
|-
| Level 2
| 5
| 2
| Raises the Sp. Attack stat of the lead Pokémon during battle. (2 stages)
|-
| Level 3
|
|
|
|}
 
===Sp. Def. Power===
{| class="wikitable"
| Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| Effect
|-
| Level 1
| 3
| 1
| Raises the Sp. Def stat of the lead Pokémon a little during battle. (1 stage)
|-
| Level 2
| 5
| 2
| Raises the Sp. Def stat of the lead Pokémon during battle. (2 stages)
|-
| Level 3
|
|
|
|}
 
===Speed Power===
{| class="wikitable"
| Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| Effect
|-
| Level 1
| 3
| 1
| Raises the Speed stat of the lead Pokémon a little during battle. (1 stage)
|-
| Level 2
| 5
| 2
| Raises the Speed stat of the lead Pokémon during battle. (2 stages)
|-
| Level 3
|
|
|
|}
 
===Critical Power===
{| class="wikitable"
| Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| Effect
|-
| Level 1
| 3
| 1
| Raises the critical-hit ratio of the lead Pokémon a little during battle.
|-
| Level 2
| 5
| 2
| Raises the critical-hit ratio of the lead Pokémon during battle.
|-
| Level 3
| 8
| 3
| Raises the critical-hit ratio of the lead Pokémon very much during battle.
|}
 
===Accuracy Power===
{| class="wikitable"
| Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| Effect
|-
| Level 1
| 3
| 1
| Raises the accuracy of the lead Pokémon a little during battle.
|-
| Level 2
| 5
| 2
| Raises the accuracy of the lead Pokémon during battle.
|-
| Level 3
| 8
| 3
| Raises the accuracy of the lead Pokémon very much during battle.
|}
 
===Hatching Power===
{| class="wikitable"
| Power Level
| Cost (Self)
| Cost (Others)
| Effect
|-
| Level 1
| 2
| 1
| Helps Eggs hatch a little faster. The effect lasts three minutes.
|-
| Level 2
| 3
| 2
| Helps Eggs hatch faster. The effect lasts three minutes.
|-
| Level 3
| 4
| 3
| Helps Eggs hatch much faster. The effect lasts three minutes.
|}


==Shout Outs==
==Shout Outs==
 
Shout Outs are messages sent to everyone connected to the player's game, whether they are the player's friends or someone who happened to be connected to the internet at the same time as the player. These messages are displayed before a Wonder Trade as the players message.
Shout Outs are messages sent to everyone connected to the player's game, whether they are the player's friends or someone who happened to be connected to the internet at the same time as the player.


==Battle Spot==
==Battle Spot==
The Battle Spot is a feature that allows players to use the same functions that the [[Global Battle Union#Random Matchup|Global Battle Union's Random Matchup]] provides in the [[Generation V]] games. It allows players to compete in Free and Rating mode battles just as the Global Battle Union does.
{{main|Battle Spot}}
The Battle Spot is a feature that allows players to participate in link battles over the internet. Players can compete in Free Battles or Rating Battles,


==Holo Caster==
==Holo Caster==
The Holo Caster is a Generation VI extension of the [[Xtransceiver]] that consists on contact via {{wp|holography|holograms}}. Unlike its predecessor, not only it is possible to contact [[NPC]]s, it can broadcast news as well.
{{main|Holo Caster}}
The Holo Caster is a Generation VI incarnation of the [[Xtransceiver]], which consists of a {{wp|holography|holographic}} projection instead of a physical screen display. [[NPC]]s will occasionally use this to contact the player during the course of the game.
Unlike its predecessor, the Holo Caster can also be used to broadcast special in-game and real world news announcements directly to the player. This includes updating the player on any recent StreetPass hits, upcoming events and competitions. It will periodically update automatically via StreetPass, or if the player chooses, may also be manually updated using an Internet connection and SpotPass as well.
 
==Game Sync==
{{main|Game Sync}}
The player can synchronize the save file of the game card to the Pokémon Global Link site, provided the player has created an account. Doing so sends any items obtained from the [[PokéMileage Club]] to the game card and sends any photos, [[Poké Mile]]s, and Medals to the Global Link.
 
==See also==
*[[Trainer PR Video]]


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-gb/whats_new/pss/ The Player Search System on Pokemonxy.com]
*[http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-gb/whats_new/pss/ The Player Search System on Pokemonxy.com]
*[http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokemon Global Link]
*[http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/adventure-tools/the-pokenav-plus/the-playnav The PlayNav on Pokemonrubysapphire.com]


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Latest revision as of 00:31, 20 September 2024

PSS redirects here. For the system that allows Pokémon to be stored in boxes, see Pokémon Storage System.
The PSS screen
First PSS menu
Second PSS menu

The Player Search System (Japanese: プレイヤーサーチシステム Player Search System), or PSS (Japanese: ＰＳＳ PSS) for short, is a feature that first appears in Pokémon X and Y and is the Generation VI version of the C-Gear. It has many different functions, including the GTS, Wonder Trade, O-Powers, and more. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the PSS is accessible via the PlayNav app of the PokéNav Plus.

The main window of the PSS divides other players into three categories: Friends, Acquaintances, and Passersby, each of which can have a maximum of 100 players. A Passerby will automatically become an Acquaintance if a Battle or Trade (including Wonder Trades) is made with them. After trading or battling with an Acquaintance, a prompt to add them to the Friends group will appear.

Players in the Friends group are registered as friends in the 3DS's friend list, and vice versa. In Pokémon X or Y, when a player is registered as a Friend, their Safari can be accessed (even if they do not have a copy of one of the games). In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, a Friend Code is located at the top of the Friend's profile.

Acquaintances may be removed by tapping the player's icon and then tapping the button in the lower-left corner of the screen; dropped Acquaintances will become Passersby. Friends may only be removed by removing the player from the 3DS's friend list.

Global Trade Station

Main article: Global Trade System

In Generation VI, the Global Trade Station can now be accessed in many more places compared to only Pokémon Centers in Generation V or the Global Terminal/Global Trade Station building in Generation IV. Unlike in previous generations, the player can now ask for Pokémon that have not yet been registered in the player's Pokédex.

Wonder Trade

Main article: Wonder Trade

Wonder Trade allows players to trade Pokémon for another one without knowing what they are going to get. Eggs cannot be traded in Wonder Trade, nor can Pokémon with a Classic or Premier Ribbon (usually present on event Pokémon).

O-Powers

Main article: O-Power

O-Powers are temporary bonus effects that are used from the Player Search System. They are very similar to Pass Powers.

Shout Outs

Shout Outs are messages sent to everyone connected to the player's game, whether they are the player's friends or someone who happened to be connected to the internet at the same time as the player. These messages are displayed before a Wonder Trade as the players message.

Battle Spot

Main article: Battle Spot

The Battle Spot is a feature that allows players to participate in link battles over the internet. Players can compete in Free Battles or Rating Battles,

Holo Caster

Main article: Holo Caster

The Holo Caster is a Generation VI incarnation of the Xtransceiver, which consists of a holographic projection instead of a physical screen display. NPCs will occasionally use this to contact the player during the course of the game. Unlike its predecessor, the Holo Caster can also be used to broadcast special in-game and real world news announcements directly to the player. This includes updating the player on any recent StreetPass hits, upcoming events and competitions. It will periodically update automatically via StreetPass, or if the player chooses, may also be manually updated using an Internet connection and SpotPass as well.

Game Sync

Main article: Game Sync

The player can synchronize the save file of the game card to the Pokémon Global Link site, provided the player has created an account. Doing so sends any items obtained from the PokéMileage Club to the game card and sends any photos, Poké Miles, and Medals to the Global Link.

See also

External links

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 玩家搜尋系統 Wánjiā Sōuxún Xìtǒng (PSS)
France Flag.png French Player Search System (PSS)
Germany Flag.png German Player Search System (PSS)
Italy Flag.png Italian Player Search System (PSS)
South Korea Flag.png Korean 플레이어 서치 시스템 Player Search System (PSS)
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Sistema de procura de jogadores
Russia Flag.png Russian Система поиска игроков Sistema poiska igrokov
Spain Flag.png Spanish Player Search System (PSS)
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