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'''Generation V'''
'''Generation V'''
*Japan: October 13, 2010 - January 14, 2014
*Japan: October 13, 2010
*Interational: April 12, 2011 - January 14, 2014
*International: April 12, 2011
'''Generation VI'''
'''Generation VI'''
*Worldwide: October 12, 2013
*Worldwide: October 12, 2013
|serviceprovided=Manages various online services content from the [[Generation V]] and {{gen|VI}} games.
'''Generation VII'''
|accessableby=[[Nintendo DS]]{{tt|*|Generation V only}} ([[Nintendo DS Lite|Lite]], [[Nintendo DSi|DSi]], [[Nintendo DSi XL|DSi XL]])<br>[[Nintendo 3DS]]{{tt|*|Generations V and VI}} ([[Nintendo 3DS XL|XL]], [[Nintendo 2DS|2DS]])
*Worldwide: November 18, 2016
|externallink=[http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/ Generation VI English main page]<br>
|shutdown=
[http://en.pokemon-gl.com/ Generation V English main page]
'''Generation V'''
*Japan: January 14, 2014
*International: January 14, 2014
'''Generation VI'''
*Worldwide: November 1, 2016
'''Generation VII'''
*Worldwide: February 24, 2020
|serviceprovided=Managing various online services and content in the [[Generation V]], {{gen|VI}}, and {{gen|VII}} games
|accessableby=[[Nintendo DS]]{{tt|*|Generation V only}} ([[Nintendo DS Lite|Lite]], [[Nintendo DSi|DSi]], [[Nintendo DSi XL|DSi XL]])<br>[[Nintendo 3DS]]{{tt|*|Generations V, VI, and VII}} ([[Nintendo 3DS XL|XL]], [[Nintendo 2DS|2DS]], [[New Nintendo 3DS|New]], [[New Nintendo 3DS XL|New XL]])
|externallink=[https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/ English main page]<br>
}}
}}
The '''Pokémon Global Link''' is a multiplayer feature in [[Generation V|Generations V]] and [[Generation VI|VI]] which is run using the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]. It is analogous to the [[Global Terminal]] in [[Generation IV]].
The '''Pokémon Global Link''' (Japanese: '''ポケモングローバルリンク''' ''Pokémon Global Link'') was a website that the [[Generation V]], {{gen|VI}}, and {{gen|VII}} [[core series]] games could connect to. Features on the website extended the gameplay of the games, generally offering minigames, record-keeping, and user profiles. These features are similar to the [[Global Terminal]] in [[Generation IV]]. Some of these features were inherited by [[Pokémon HOME]] in [[Generation VIII]].
 
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the Global Link is activated with an item called the [[Dream Mist]]. This is obtained early in the game from a {{p|Munna}}. If the Dream Mist is given to [[Fennel]] she will set up the Global Link for the player.


The Generation V Global Link allows players to enter the [[Pokémon Dream World]] where they can catch Pokémon otherwise not obtainable in [[Unova]].
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the option of connecting to the Global Link is activated with an item called the [[Dream Mist]]. This is obtained early in the game from a {{p|Munna}}. If the Dream Mist is given to [[Fennel]], she will give away the [[C-Gear]] and activate the menu option that would allow the player to set up the Global Link. The Generation V Global Link allowed players to enter the [[Pokémon Dream World]] where they could catch Pokémon otherwise not obtainable in [[Unova]].


In [[Generation VI]], despite the absence of the Pokémon Dream World, other features are introduced, such as the [[PokéMileage Club]].
In [[Generation VI]], despite the absence of the Pokémon Dream World, other features were introduced, such as the [[PokéMileage Club]].


==Website==
==Website==
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[[File:PGL Website April 2011 Update.png|thumb|right|320px|The Pokémon Global Link website after its April 2011 update]]
[[File:PGL Website April 2011 Update.png|thumb|right|320px|The Pokémon Global Link website after its April 2011 update]]
[[File:Pokemon GL Website.png|thumb|right|320px|The Pokémon Global Link website after the July 2012 revamp]]
[[File:Pokemon GL Website.png|thumb|right|320px|The Pokémon Global Link website after the July 2012 revamp]]
{{Bulbanews|International Pokémon Global Link launch delayed}}
{{bulbanews/3|International Pokémon Global Link launch delayed|Earthquake delays international Global Link launch|Global Link for Generation V games to shut down Jan. 14}}
{{Bulbanews|Earthquake delays international Global Link launch}}
In the early days of the Black and White release, the website was [[n:Global Link disconnected|temporarily closed because of traffic concerns]]. The site was originally set to be back up September 29, 2010, ten days after closing down, but this was moved to October 4. Due to maintenance the Pokémon Dream World did not open to the public until October 13.
Like the GTS, the Global Link has an accompanying website. In the early days of the Black and White release, the website was [[n:Global Link disconnected|temporarily closed because of traffic concerns]]. The site was originally set to be back up September 29, 2010, ten days after closing down, but this was moved to October 4. Due to maintenance the Pokémon Dream World did not open to the public until October 13.
 
To fix the site for the international release of Black and White, planned to be released March 30, 2011, the previously Japanese-only Global Link was disabled of certain features on certain dates. From March 18 to 22, no Pokémon could be obtained from [[Pokémon Dream World]]. From March 22 to March 30, Global Link, as well as [[Game Sync]], was made unavailable. This however was extended due to the {{wp|2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}}. Despite delays, {{DL|Pokémon.com online games|Play to Befriend a Pokémon!}}, a game that allowed players to obtain one of the [[Eeveelution]]s with their respective Hidden Abilities, was made available on March 28. On the other hand, Global Link itself again became available on April 12, 2011, which was also the premiere of the international versions of the Global Link.
 
In June 2012, the website underwent another revamp in both appearance and to accommodate compatibility with {{B2W2}}; it was down between June 5 and June 20. During this time, the [[Global Battle Union]] was inaccessible and the Game Sync function was inoperable.
 
====Closure====
Between October 1, 2013 to October 12, 2013, the Pokémon Global Link was closed for maintenance in preparations for ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y''. Following this maintenance, users were temporarily unable to sign up for new accounts, add additional games to existing accounts and lost access to the demo. On December 10, 2013, players were no longer able to tuck in new Pokémon, but could still play with and awaken those already asleep until January 14, 2014. Once the deadline had been reached, the service was closed down and with it the ability for players to change their [[C-Gear]] skin, [[Pokémon Musical]] song, or [[Pokédex]] skin. Until the 20th May 2014, players who had yet to do so may still awaken their Pokémon.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130905135612/http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/about/e_notice/ 『ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト・ブラック２・ホワイト２』版　「ポケモングローバルリンク」サービス終了のお知らせ] [Pokemon Global Link End of Service Announcement]. ''Pokemon Global Link'' (in Japanese). 01 July 2013. Archived from [http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/about/e_notice/ the original] on 05 September 2013.</ref>
 
The [[Global Trade System|GTS]] was not affected by this closure, except that the trade history became no longer viewable since it was only viewable on the website.. Random Matchup Rating Mode was shut down, although Free Mode remained available until May 20, 2014, when online support for [[Nintendo DS]] games were terminated.


To fix the site for the international release of Black and White, planned to be released March 30, 2011, the previously Japanese-only Global Link was disabled of certain features on certain dates. From March 18 to 22, no Pokémon could be obtained from [[Pokémon Dream World]]. From March 22 to March 30, Global Link, as well as Game Sync, was made unavailable. This however was extended due to the {{wp|2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}}. Despite delays, {{DL|Pokémon.com online games|Play to Befriend a Pokémon!}}, a game that allows players to obtain one of the [[Eeveelution]]s with their respective Hidden Abilities, was made available on March 28. On the other hand, Global Link itself again became available on April 12, 2011, which was also the premiere of the international versions of the Global Link.
===Generation VI===
The Generation VI version of the Pokémon Global Link launched on October 12, 2013. Players who registered on the [[Pokémon X and Y]] Global Link with the same username as on the Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 Global Link until January 14, 2014 got a certain number of [[Poké Mile]]s on the [[PokéMileage Club]], depending on the quantity of Dream Points obtained on the other version of the website. This bonus was applied to all of the registered Generation VI games, without a split in the reward.


In June 2012, the website underwent another revamp in both appearance and to accommodate compatibility with {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}; it was down between June 5 and June 20. During this time, the [[Global Battle Union]] was inaccessible and the [[Game Sync]] function was inoperable.
====Closure====
On November 1, 2016, the Global Link shut down to make room for the next [[Generation VII|generation]]. On July 26, 2016, the prices of everything in the PokéMileage shop were halved, and Ability Capsules were made available for 5,000 Poké Miles.<ref>[https://archive.is/pvLVX Closure of the Pokémon Global Link service for Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, and Pokémon Y]. ''Pokémon Global Link''. 19 July 2016. Archived from [http://www.pokemon-gl.com/oras/close_announcement/en/ the original] on 20 July 2016.</ref>


====Maintenance====
===Generation VII===
The Global Link site undergoes routine maintenance every week. During maintenance all features of the website, as well as the in-game Game Sync, cannot be accessed; maintenance may interrupt those currently using Dream World. Despite this weekly maintenance, the site may undergo additional maintenance when the need rises. Prior to the site closing down to accommodate international versions of Black and White, maintenance was done every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. JST.<!--please confirm--> Prior to the site closing down to accommodate Black 2 and White 2, maintenance was done every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. JST. Currently, the schedule for maintenance is as follows, according to the <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.pokemon-gl.com/maintenance/ web][http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/maintenance/ site]</span>:
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The Generation VII version of the Pokémon Global Link launched on November 18, 2016.
 
====Closure====
On November 26, 2019, the Global Link posted a news article stating that it would be shutting down as of February 24, 2020 to focus their resources on the following [[Generation VIII|generation]]. Between those dates, accounts that logged into the Pokémon Global Link website were given a serial code allowing them to receive [[List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Fennel's Munna|Fennel's Munna]] as a parting gift to celebrate the history of the service.<ref>[http://archive.is/OaH2D Closure of the Pokémon Global Link service for Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, and Pokémon Ultra Moon]. ''Bulbanews''. 30 Nov 2019. Archived from [https://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Global_Link_to_shut_down_in_February the original] on 6 Dec 2019.</ref>
 
With the termination of the service, Rating Battles are no longer possible to conduct in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, or Ultra Moon. There is also no longer a list of QR Rental Teams, but any QR codes the player had already saved for rental teams will continue to work as long as they continue to use the same game save file as they were logged in with when they generated and saved the code.
 
===Maintenance===
The Global Link site underwent routine maintenance every week. During maintenance all features of the website, as well as the in-game [[Game Sync]], cannot be accessed; maintenance may interrupt those currently using Dream World. Despite this weekly maintenance, the site may undergo additional maintenance when the need rises. Prior to the site closing down to accommodate international versions of Black and White, maintenance was done every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. JST.<!--please confirm--> Prior to the site closing down to accommodate Black 2 and White 2, maintenance was done every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. JST. The most recent schedule for maintenance was as follows, according to the <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.pokemon-gl.com/maintenance/ web][http://ja.pokemon-gl.com/maintenance/ site]</span>:


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* Japan and Korea: Tuesdays 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. JST/KST
* Japan and Korea: Tuesdays 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. JST/KST
* US: Tuesdays 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT
* US: Mondays 8 p.m. to midnight EDT
* UK: Tuesdays 7 a.m. to Wednesdays 1 a.m. UTC
* UK: Tuesdays 7 a.m. to Wednesdays 1 a.m. UTC
* Australia: Tuesdays 3 p.m. to Wednesdays 9 p.m. AWST
* Australia: Tuesdays 3 p.m. to Wednesdays 9 p.m. AWST
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Occasionally, the amount of time for the maintenance may change. In addition, players who use Pokémon Trainer Club accounts may not be able to access Global Link if the Trainer Club is under maintenance (i.e. if Trainer Club is under maintenance, players may not access the English-language Global Link, but they may access the Japanese-language Global Link).
Occasionally, the amount of time for the maintenance may change. In addition, players who use Pokémon Trainer Club accounts may not be able to access Global Link if the Trainer Club is under maintenance (i.e. if Trainer Club is under maintenance, players may not access the English-language Global Link, but they may access the Japanese-language Global Link).


===The future===
==Generation VII Global link features==
{{bulbanews|Global Link for Generation V games to shut down Jan. 14}}
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====Generation V (closed)====
 
Between October 1, 2013 to October 12, 2013, the Pokémon Global Link was closed for maintenance in preparations for Pokémon X and Y. Following this maintenance, users were temporarily unable to sign up for new accounts, add additional games to existing accounts and lost access to the demo. On December 10, 2013, players were no longer able to tuck in new Pokémon, but could still play with and awaken those already asleep until January 14, 2014. Once the deadline had been reached, the service was closed down and with it the ability for players to change their [[C-Gear]] skin, [[Pokémon Musical]] song, or [[Pokédex]] skin. Currently, players who have yet to do so may still awaken their Pokémon.
===Rating Battles===
{{main|Battle Spot#Rating Battle|Battle Spot → Rating Battle}}


The GTS will not be affected by this closure, except that the trade history will no longer be viewable. Random Matchup Rating Mode will be shut down, although Free Mode will still be available.
===QR Rental Teams===
{{main|QR Code#Battle Team QR Code|QR Code → Battle Team QR Code}}


====Generation VI====
===Online Competitions===
The Generation VI version of the Pokémon Global Link launched on October 12, 2013. Players who register on the [[Pokémon X and Y]] Global Link with the same username as on the Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 Global Link will be able to carry over certain achievements and records.
{{main|Battle Spot#Online Competitions|Battle Spot → Online Competitions}}
 
===Friendly Competitions===
{{main|Friendly Competition}}
 
===Profile===
{{incomplete|section}}
;Game Info
;Rating Battles
;QR Rental Teams
;Online Competitions
;Friendly Competitions
;Global Trade Station
;VIP List


==Generation VI Global link features==
==Generation VI Global link features==
===Game info===
===PokéMileage Club===
Game info lists the player's Game Sync ID, when the registered game was last synced, the home region, the number of Pokémon seen on the [[Pokédex]], the date when the game started being played, when the player first entered the [[Hall of Fame]], their current [[Gym Badges]], and their trainer message.
{{main|PokéMileage Club}}
The PokéMileage Club is an online item shop where players can use [[Poké Mile]]s to purchase items that will be transferred to their game the next time they use [[Game Sync]]. There are also attractions, games players may spend Poké Miles on to play and win items.


===Logbook===
===Rating Battles===
Every time the player syncs their game, the logbook will show information about either the achievement of an important milestone on the main storyline, or about other important happenings, such as a trade in the [[Global Terminal|Global Trade Station]], a recently won [[Medal]], or a recently taken [[Photography|Photo]].
{{main|Battle Spot#Random Matchup|Battle Spot → Random Matchup}}
The Rating Battles section of the Global Link shows the Trainer rankings and Pokémon rankings for different types of battles or over all types battles. Clicking a player shows their record, while clicking a Pokémon shows various statistics for it, including its top [[move]]s, {{Abilities}}, [[Nature]]s, held items, and teammates; its top moves used to win and the top Pokémon it beat; and the top moves used to beat it and the top Pokémon that beat it.
 
===Online Competitions===
{{main|Battle Spot#Online Competitions|Battle Spot → Online Competitions}}
Players may sign up to participate in special Online Competitions using a registered game. Online Competitions may have special rules and regulations, and all players start the competition with the same Rating. For more information, see the Global Link's [http://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/support/2/en/manual/manual_battle/about-online-competitions/ online manual].
 
The Online Competitions section of the Global Link shows current and past competitions. Clicking on one of the past competitions will allow the user to view details of that competition, including the regulations it used, its final rankings, and statistics about the Pokémon used, just like in the Rating Battles section.
 
===Profile===
The Profile displays information about the user's activity on the Global Link and, to a limited extent, in their game. If the user allows it in their privacy settings, other people may be able to view the user's Profile. Privacy settings can be customized separately for separate pages of the Profile, and even for different registered games. If their privacy setting is set to "Everyone", the user will also be able to share aspects of their Profile on social networks.
 
Some aspects of the profile may take some time to update after a game is synced.
;Game Info
This page lists the user's: [[Game Sync]] ID, time of the most recent Game Sync, 3DS location setting, number of Pokémon in the [[Pokédex]], play time, date adventure was begun and (if applicable) date the [[Hall of Fame]] was first entered, number of [[Badge]]s obtained, and game message. The Game Sync ID and play time cannot be viewed by other people.
 
;Logbook
The logbook is a timeline that tracks events in-game and happenings on the Global Link website. Every time the player syncs their game, the logbook will show information about the achievement of important milestones in the main story or about other noteworthy happenings, such as new [[Medal]]s or [[Photography|photo]]s, prizes won in the [[Loto-ID|lottery]], and {{pkmn|Egg}}s received from the [[Pokémon Day Care|Day Care]]. The logbook may also show information concerning the user's activity on the Global Link, such as participation in an Online Competition.
 
A user may delete an entry in their own timeline, but this only affects the Logbook. For example, deleting an entry about a new Medal does not delete that Medal from the Medals page.
 
;PokéMileage Club
This page keeps track of the user's [[Poké Mile]] usage history in the [[PokéMileage Club]], any items yet to be sent to the selected game using Game Sync, and any items previously sent to the game. This page of the Profile is not visible to other people.
 
;Rating Battles
This page displays the user's record for the current or past seasons of Rating Battles and records of recent matches.


====PokéMileage Club====
;Online Competitions
The PokéMileage Club is an online item shop where players can use [[Poké Mile]]s to purchase in-game items that will be transferred to their game next time they sync their game. There is also an Attractions feature, which lets players spend Poké Miles to play in attractions and receive items by doing so.
This page displays records of the user's Online Competition matches and a history of the user's participation in Online Competitions.


===Rating Battles===
;Global Trade Station
This contains the player's online battle records, including international rankings.
This page displays records of Pokémon the user has traded over the [[Global Terminal|Global Trade Station]]. It also displays the Pokémon the user currently has deposited (if any) and the Pokémon they want for it.


===Global Trade Station===
;Medals
Records of Pokémon the player has traded over the Global Trade Station.
This page displays a list of [[Medal]]s the player has earned for actions in the game or on the Global Link website.


===Medals===
;Photos
A list of medals the player has earned for actions in the game.
This page is where the user can view [[photography|photos]] uploaded from their game. When the user syncs their game, the most recently taken photo is uploaded to the Global Link. At first, the user may only store 12 photos, but starting at 20 Medals, the user will be able to store an extra 12 photos for every 10 extra Medals, up to a maximum of 60 photos at 50 Medals. If a new photo is uploaded when the user already has the maximum number of photos stored, the oldest photo will be overwritten. The user may lock certain photos to prevent them from being overwritten, but at least one photo must always remain unlocked.


===Photos===
;Friend List
Any photos taken at {{DL|Photography|Pokémon X and Y|Photo Spots}} around [[Kalos]] are transferred for download here.  
This page displays the user's roster of Friends, Acquaintances, and Favorites from the [[Player Search System]].


===Friends List===
;Super-Secret Base{{sup/6|ORAS}}
This is a roster for friends the player has currently registered on their 3DS.
This page displays information about the user's [[Secret Base|Super-Secret Base]], including the name and location of the base, the Pokémon on the user's team and the battling format in the base, and a QR Code others can use to access the user's Super-Secret Base.


==Generation V Global Link features==
==Generation V Global Link features==
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===Pokémon Dream World===
===Pokémon Dream World===
{{main|Pokémon Dream World}}
{{main|Pokémon Dream World}}
The Pokémon Dream World allows players to befriend a Pokémon, as well as find items, using a Pokémon they sent using Game Sync by playing various mini-games, as well as exploring the Island of Dreams.
The Pokémon Dream World allowed players to befriend a Pokémon, as well as find items, using a Pokémon they sent using Game Sync by playing various mini-games, as well as exploring the Island of Dreams.


===Global Battle Union===
===Global Battle Union===
{{main|Global Battle Union}}
{{main|Global Battle Union}}
The Global Battle Union or GBU records statistics obtained over the Random Matchup feature found in Black and White. Participating players are given ranks that are tallied every season. The GBU also hosts tournaments through the Random Matchup feature.
The Global Battle Union or GBU recorded statistics obtained over the Random Matchup feature found in Black and White. Participating players were given ranks that were tallied every season. The GBU also hosted tournaments through the Random Matchup feature.


===Profile===
===Profile===
The profile allows players to see various pieces of information, such as the most-recent six Pokémon they've befriended on Dream World, the Pokémon they sent via Game Sync, their neighbors on Dream World, the number of Dream Points they have, the Badges they have earned in the game that is synced to the Global Link website, the people that have traded with over the [[GTS]], and people registered in their [[Pal Pad]]. They may also edit their avatars and input a code corresponding to their favorite [[Vs. Recorder|Battle Video]].
The profile allowed players to see various pieces of information, such as the most-recent six Pokémon they had befriended on Dream World, the Pokémon they had sent via Game Sync, their neighbors on Dream World, the number of Dream Points they had, the Badges they had earned in the game that was synced to the Global Link website, the people that had been traded with over the [[Global Trade System|GTS]], and people registered in their [[Pal Pad]]. They could also edit their avatars and input a code corresponding to their favorite [[Vs. Recorder|Battle Video]].


Accordingly, per account, a player may only have ten Dream Pals on their Dream Pal Roster. This total counts toward registered neighbors as well as pending requests the player has sent. The received requests made by other players do not count toward this number. While the total is ten, a player may not accept a request made while inside the Dream World, unless either a Dream Pal or a Dream Pal request is deleted from the roster on the Global Link profile, to a number less than ten. The Dream World site refers to this as "organizing," as requests can only be accepted while playing in the Dream World.
Accordingly, per account, a player could only have ten Dream Pals on their Dream Pal Roster. This total counted toward registered neighbors as well as pending requests the player had sent. The received requests made by other players did not count toward this number. While the total was ten, a player could not accept a request made while inside the Dream World, unless either a Dream Pal or a Dream Pal request was deleted from the roster on the Global Link profile, to a number less than ten. The Dream World site referred to this as "organizing," as requests can only be accepted while playing in the Dream World.


===Customize===
===Customize===
This option allows players to customize certain aspects of Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, or White 2. These include the [[Pokédex]] and [[C-Gear]] skins, as well as [[Pokémon Musical]] shows. These customizations will be set in the game after using the Game Sync feature to wake up a Pokémon from {{pkmn|Dream World}}.
This option allowed players to customize certain aspects of Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, or White 2. These included the [[Pokédex]] and [[C-Gear]] skins, as well as [[Pokémon Musical]] shows. These customizations could be set in the game after using the Game Sync feature to wake up a Pokémon from {{pkmn|Dream World}}.


===E-Z Mail===
===E-Z Mail===
The E-Z Mail option lets a user send and receive messages called '''E-Z Mail''' with Game and Dream Pals over Pokémon Global Link. The letters themselves are preconstructed, with users only able to fill in the blanks.
The E-Z Mail option let a user send and receive messages called '''E-Z Mail''' with Game and Dream Pals over Pokémon Global Link. The letters themselves were preconstructed, with users only able to fill in the blanks using the [[easy chat system]].


===Promotions===
===Promotions===
[[File:DW Obtain Victini Doll.png|thumb|250px|Obtaining the Victini Doll]]
[[File:DW Obtain Victini Doll.png|thumb|250px|Obtaining the Victini Doll]]
{{main|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions}}
{{main|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions}}
The Pokémon Global Link occasionally has promotions players can participate in for a certain period of time. Promotions grant players access to various things. These include Pokémon, Décor, and catalogues obtainable at the Pokémon Dream world, C-Gear skins, Musical shows, and Pokédex skins accessible through the Customization part of the site, as well as special homes players may access in the Dream World. Promotions are usually done in collaboration with other parts of the Pokémon franchise, such as merchandise like {{pkmn|books}}, the {{Trading Card Game}}, and the {{pkmn|anime}}.
The Pokémon Global Link occasionally had promotions players could participate in for a certain period of time. Promotions granted players access to various things. These included Pokémon, Décor, and catalogues obtainable at the Pokémon Dream world, C-Gear skins, Musical shows, and Pokédex skins accessible through the Customization part of the site, as well as special homes players could access in the Dream World. Promotions were usually done in collaboration with other parts of the Pokémon franchise, such as merchandise like {{pkmn|books}}, the {{Trading Card Game}}, and the {{pkmn|anime}}.


Some of these have passwords players must input before being able to participate in the promotions. Passwords may be of one-time use, requiring players to purchase merchandise.
Some of these had passwords players had to input before being able to participate in the promotions. Passwords could be of one-time use, requiring players to purchase merchandise.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The English, German, French, Spanish and Italian websites can be used regardless of the language of the game.
* The English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian websites can be used regardless of the language of the game.
* The art style used for the Pokémon Global Link is not exclusive to the site; it has been used in various other parts of the franchise, including {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores and [[Pokémon Channel]], before the Global Link even emerged.
* The art style used for the Pokémon Global Link is not exclusive to the site; it has been used in various other parts of the franchise, including {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} stores and {{g|Channel}}, before the Global Link even emerged.
* Other than DLC, [[Detective Pikachu (character)|Detective Pikachu]], and the [[Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)|Pokémon Trainers]], all the other Pokémon spirits artwork in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] were taken from the PGL.
 
==In other languages==
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==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.pokemon-gl.com/languages Pokémon Global Link website]
* [http://www.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokémon Global Link website]


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Pokémon Global Link
Pokémon Global Link logo.png
The logo of Pokémon Global Link.
Provider Pokémon.com
Launched Generation V
  • Japan: October 13, 2010
  • International: April 12, 2011

Generation VI

  • Worldwide: October 12, 2013

Generation VII

  • Worldwide: November 18, 2016
Shutdown Generation V
  • Japan: January 14, 2014
  • International: January 14, 2014

Generation VI

  • Worldwide: November 1, 2016

Generation VII

  • Worldwide: February 24, 2020
Service provided Managing various online services and content in the Generation V, VI, and VII games
Accessible by Nintendo DS* (Lite, DSi, DSi XL)
Nintendo 3DS* (XL, 2DS, New, New XL)
Website English main page

The Pokémon Global Link (Japanese: ポケモングローバルリンク Pokémon Global Link) was a website that the Generation V, VI, and VII core series games could connect to. Features on the website extended the gameplay of the games, generally offering minigames, record-keeping, and user profiles. These features are similar to the Global Terminal in Generation IV. Some of these features were inherited by Pokémon HOME in Generation VIII.

In Pokémon Black and White, the option of connecting to the Global Link is activated with an item called the Dream Mist. This is obtained early in the game from a Munna. If the Dream Mist is given to Fennel, she will give away the C-Gear and activate the menu option that would allow the player to set up the Global Link. The Generation V Global Link allowed players to enter the Pokémon Dream World where they could catch Pokémon otherwise not obtainable in Unova.

In Generation VI, despite the absence of the Pokémon Dream World, other features were introduced, such as the PokéMileage Club.

Website

Generation V

The Pokémon Global Link website after its April 2011 update
The Pokémon Global Link website after the July 2012 revamp
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In the early days of the Black and White release, the website was temporarily closed because of traffic concerns. The site was originally set to be back up September 29, 2010, ten days after closing down, but this was moved to October 4. Due to maintenance the Pokémon Dream World did not open to the public until October 13.

To fix the site for the international release of Black and White, planned to be released March 30, 2011, the previously Japanese-only Global Link was disabled of certain features on certain dates. From March 18 to 22, no Pokémon could be obtained from Pokémon Dream World. From March 22 to March 30, Global Link, as well as Game Sync, was made unavailable. This however was extended due to the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Despite delays, Play to Befriend a Pokémon!, a game that allowed players to obtain one of the Eeveelutions with their respective Hidden Abilities, was made available on March 28. On the other hand, Global Link itself again became available on April 12, 2011, which was also the premiere of the international versions of the Global Link.

In June 2012, the website underwent another revamp in both appearance and to accommodate compatibility with Pokémon Black 2 and White 2; it was down between June 5 and June 20. During this time, the Global Battle Union was inaccessible and the Game Sync function was inoperable.

Closure

Between October 1, 2013 to October 12, 2013, the Pokémon Global Link was closed for maintenance in preparations for Pokémon X and Y. Following this maintenance, users were temporarily unable to sign up for new accounts, add additional games to existing accounts and lost access to the demo. On December 10, 2013, players were no longer able to tuck in new Pokémon, but could still play with and awaken those already asleep until January 14, 2014. Once the deadline had been reached, the service was closed down and with it the ability for players to change their C-Gear skin, Pokémon Musical song, or Pokédex skin. Until the 20th May 2014, players who had yet to do so may still awaken their Pokémon.[1]

The GTS was not affected by this closure, except that the trade history became no longer viewable since it was only viewable on the website.. Random Matchup Rating Mode was shut down, although Free Mode remained available until May 20, 2014, when online support for Nintendo DS games were terminated.

Generation VI

The Generation VI version of the Pokémon Global Link launched on October 12, 2013. Players who registered on the Pokémon X and Y Global Link with the same username as on the Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 Global Link until January 14, 2014 got a certain number of Poké Miles on the PokéMileage Club, depending on the quantity of Dream Points obtained on the other version of the website. This bonus was applied to all of the registered Generation VI games, without a split in the reward.

Closure

On November 1, 2016, the Global Link shut down to make room for the next generation. On July 26, 2016, the prices of everything in the PokéMileage shop were halved, and Ability Capsules were made available for 5,000 Poké Miles.[2]

Generation VII

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The Generation VII version of the Pokémon Global Link launched on November 18, 2016.

Closure

On November 26, 2019, the Global Link posted a news article stating that it would be shutting down as of February 24, 2020 to focus their resources on the following generation. Between those dates, accounts that logged into the Pokémon Global Link website were given a serial code allowing them to receive Fennel's Munna as a parting gift to celebrate the history of the service.[3]

With the termination of the service, Rating Battles are no longer possible to conduct in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, or Ultra Moon. There is also no longer a list of QR Rental Teams, but any QR codes the player had already saved for rental teams will continue to work as long as they continue to use the same game save file as they were logged in with when they generated and saved the code.

Maintenance

The Global Link site underwent routine maintenance every week. During maintenance all features of the website, as well as the in-game Game Sync, cannot be accessed; maintenance may interrupt those currently using Dream World. Despite this weekly maintenance, the site may undergo additional maintenance when the need rises. Prior to the site closing down to accommodate international versions of Black and White, maintenance was done every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. JST. Prior to the site closing down to accommodate Black 2 and White 2, maintenance was done every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. JST. The most recent schedule for maintenance was as follows, according to the website:

  • Japan and Korea: Tuesdays 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. JST/KST
  • US: Mondays 8 p.m. to midnight EDT
  • UK: Tuesdays 7 a.m. to Wednesdays 1 a.m. UTC
  • Australia: Tuesdays 3 p.m. to Wednesdays 9 p.m. AWST

Occasionally, the amount of time for the maintenance may change. In addition, players who use Pokémon Trainer Club accounts may not be able to access Global Link if the Trainer Club is under maintenance (i.e. if Trainer Club is under maintenance, players may not access the English-language Global Link, but they may access the Japanese-language Global Link).

Generation VII Global link features

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Rating Battles

Main article: Battle Spot → Rating Battle

QR Rental Teams

Main article: QR Code → Battle Team QR Code

Online Competitions

Main article: Battle Spot → Online Competitions

Friendly Competitions

Main article: Friendly Competition

Profile

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Game Info
Rating Battles
QR Rental Teams
Online Competitions
Friendly Competitions
Global Trade Station
VIP List

Generation VI Global link features

PokéMileage Club

Main article: PokéMileage Club

The PokéMileage Club is an online item shop where players can use Poké Miles to purchase items that will be transferred to their game the next time they use Game Sync. There are also attractions, games players may spend Poké Miles on to play and win items.

Rating Battles

Main article: Battle Spot → Random Matchup

The Rating Battles section of the Global Link shows the Trainer rankings and Pokémon rankings for different types of battles or over all types battles. Clicking a player shows their record, while clicking a Pokémon shows various statistics for it, including its top moves, Abilities, Natures, held items, and teammates; its top moves used to win and the top Pokémon it beat; and the top moves used to beat it and the top Pokémon that beat it.

Online Competitions

Main article: Battle Spot → Online Competitions

Players may sign up to participate in special Online Competitions using a registered game. Online Competitions may have special rules and regulations, and all players start the competition with the same Rating. For more information, see the Global Link's online manual.

The Online Competitions section of the Global Link shows current and past competitions. Clicking on one of the past competitions will allow the user to view details of that competition, including the regulations it used, its final rankings, and statistics about the Pokémon used, just like in the Rating Battles section.

Profile

The Profile displays information about the user's activity on the Global Link and, to a limited extent, in their game. If the user allows it in their privacy settings, other people may be able to view the user's Profile. Privacy settings can be customized separately for separate pages of the Profile, and even for different registered games. If their privacy setting is set to "Everyone", the user will also be able to share aspects of their Profile on social networks.

Some aspects of the profile may take some time to update after a game is synced.

Game Info

This page lists the user's: Game Sync ID, time of the most recent Game Sync, 3DS location setting, number of Pokémon in the Pokédex, play time, date adventure was begun and (if applicable) date the Hall of Fame was first entered, number of Badges obtained, and game message. The Game Sync ID and play time cannot be viewed by other people.

Logbook

The logbook is a timeline that tracks events in-game and happenings on the Global Link website. Every time the player syncs their game, the logbook will show information about the achievement of important milestones in the main story or about other noteworthy happenings, such as new Medals or photos, prizes won in the lottery, and Eggs received from the Day Care. The logbook may also show information concerning the user's activity on the Global Link, such as participation in an Online Competition.

A user may delete an entry in their own timeline, but this only affects the Logbook. For example, deleting an entry about a new Medal does not delete that Medal from the Medals page.

PokéMileage Club

This page keeps track of the user's Poké Mile usage history in the PokéMileage Club, any items yet to be sent to the selected game using Game Sync, and any items previously sent to the game. This page of the Profile is not visible to other people.

Rating Battles

This page displays the user's record for the current or past seasons of Rating Battles and records of recent matches.

Online Competitions

This page displays records of the user's Online Competition matches and a history of the user's participation in Online Competitions.

Global Trade Station

This page displays records of Pokémon the user has traded over the Global Trade Station. It also displays the Pokémon the user currently has deposited (if any) and the Pokémon they want for it.

Medals

This page displays a list of Medals the player has earned for actions in the game or on the Global Link website.

Photos

This page is where the user can view photos uploaded from their game. When the user syncs their game, the most recently taken photo is uploaded to the Global Link. At first, the user may only store 12 photos, but starting at 20 Medals, the user will be able to store an extra 12 photos for every 10 extra Medals, up to a maximum of 60 photos at 50 Medals. If a new photo is uploaded when the user already has the maximum number of photos stored, the oldest photo will be overwritten. The user may lock certain photos to prevent them from being overwritten, but at least one photo must always remain unlocked.

Friend List

This page displays the user's roster of Friends, Acquaintances, and Favorites from the Player Search System.

Super-Secret BaseORAS

This page displays information about the user's Super-Secret Base, including the name and location of the base, the Pokémon on the user's team and the battling format in the base, and a QR Code others can use to access the user's Super-Secret Base.

Generation V Global Link features

Global Link prior to the site changes

Pokémon Dream World

Main article: Pokémon Dream World

The Pokémon Dream World allowed players to befriend a Pokémon, as well as find items, using a Pokémon they sent using Game Sync by playing various mini-games, as well as exploring the Island of Dreams.

Global Battle Union

Main article: Global Battle Union

The Global Battle Union or GBU recorded statistics obtained over the Random Matchup feature found in Black and White. Participating players were given ranks that were tallied every season. The GBU also hosted tournaments through the Random Matchup feature.

Profile

The profile allowed players to see various pieces of information, such as the most-recent six Pokémon they had befriended on Dream World, the Pokémon they had sent via Game Sync, their neighbors on Dream World, the number of Dream Points they had, the Badges they had earned in the game that was synced to the Global Link website, the people that had been traded with over the GTS, and people registered in their Pal Pad. They could also edit their avatars and input a code corresponding to their favorite Battle Video.

Accordingly, per account, a player could only have ten Dream Pals on their Dream Pal Roster. This total counted toward registered neighbors as well as pending requests the player had sent. The received requests made by other players did not count toward this number. While the total was ten, a player could not accept a request made while inside the Dream World, unless either a Dream Pal or a Dream Pal request was deleted from the roster on the Global Link profile, to a number less than ten. The Dream World site referred to this as "organizing," as requests can only be accepted while playing in the Dream World.

Customize

This option allowed players to customize certain aspects of Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, or White 2. These included the Pokédex and C-Gear skins, as well as Pokémon Musical shows. These customizations could be set in the game after using the Game Sync feature to wake up a Pokémon from Dream World.

E-Z Mail

The E-Z Mail option let a user send and receive messages called E-Z Mail with Game and Dream Pals over Pokémon Global Link. The letters themselves were preconstructed, with users only able to fill in the blanks using the easy chat system.

Promotions

Obtaining the Victini Doll
Main article: List of Pokémon Global Link promotions

The Pokémon Global Link occasionally had promotions players could participate in for a certain period of time. Promotions granted players access to various things. These included Pokémon, Décor, and catalogues obtainable at the Pokémon Dream world, C-Gear skins, Musical shows, and Pokédex skins accessible through the Customization part of the site, as well as special homes players could access in the Dream World. Promotions were usually done in collaboration with other parts of the Pokémon franchise, such as merchandise like books, the TCG, and the anime.

Some of these had passwords players had to input before being able to participate in the promotions. Passwords could be of one-time use, requiring players to purchase merchandise.

Trivia

  • The English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian websites can be used regardless of the language of the game.
  • The art style used for the Pokémon Global Link is not exclusive to the site; it has been used in various other parts of the franchise, including Pokémon Center stores and Pokémon Channel, before the Global Link even emerged.
  • Other than DLC, Detective Pikachu, and the Pokémon Trainers, all the other Pokémon spirits artwork in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate were taken from the PGL.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 寶可夢全球連結 Pokémon Chyùhnkàuh Lìhngit
Mandarin 寶可夢全球連結 Pokémon Quánqiú Liánjié *
宝可梦全球连接 Pokémon Quánqiú Liánjiē *
France Flag.png French Pokémon Global Link
Germany Flag.png German Pokémon Global Link
Italy Flag.png Italian Pokémon Global Link
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포켓몬 글로벌 링크 Pokémon Global Link
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pokémon Global Link

References

  1. ↑ 『ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト・ブラック２・ホワイト２』版　「ポケモングローバルリンク」サービス終了のお知らせ [Pokemon Global Link End of Service Announcement]. Pokemon Global Link (in Japanese). 01 July 2013. Archived from the original on 05 September 2013.
  2. ↑ Closure of the Pokémon Global Link service for Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Pokémon X, and Pokémon Y. Pokémon Global Link. 19 July 2016. Archived from the original on 20 July 2016.
  3. ↑ Closure of the Pokémon Global Link service for Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, and Pokémon Ultra Moon. Bulbanews. 30 Nov 2019. Archived from the original on 6 Dec 2019.

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