Days of the week

The seven days of the week are as important in the Pokémon world as they are in reality. Like the real world, certain events will only happen on select days, and certain characters will only appear some days. All Generation II and Generation IV handheld games feature this, which is expected to not be absent from Generation V and onward due to the time and date in the game being determined by the handheld system itself.

It is currently Thursday (UTC).

Sunday

Gold, Silver, and Crystal

• Underground Path Salon is open, younger brother is cutting.
• Underground Path Herb Shop is open.
• S.S. Aqua leaves Vermilion City.
• Woman in Goldenrod Department Store gives away TM21 (Frustration) or TM27 (Return).
• Sunny gives out a Magnet on Route 37.
• Pokémon March plays on PokéGear radio, increases encounter rate.

Diamond and Pearl

• Barry will battle in the Fight Area.
• Idol Grace appears in the lobby of Jubilife TV.
• Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Smile Ribbon.

Platinum

• Barry will battle in the Survival Area.
• Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Smile Ribbon.
• Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin appear in the Pokémon Center in the Fight Area.
• Interviewers Roxy and Oli appear in the Pokémon Center in Eterna City.
• Idol Grace appears in the Pokémon Center in Snowpoint City.
• Guitarist Arturo appears in the Pokémon Center in Pastoria City.
• Poké Kid Ariel appears in the Pokémon Center in Floaroma Town.
• Clown Lee appears in the Pokémon Center in Hearthome City.

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Events

• Underground Path Salon is open, younger brother is cutting.
• S.S. Aqua leaves Vermilion City.
• Woman in Goldenrod Department Store gives away TM21 (Frustration) or TM27 (Return).
• Sunny gives out a Magnet on Route 37. After meeting all other siblings, he will give out a Smile Ribbon.
• Pokémon March plays on PokéGear radio, increases encounter rate. Pokémon Past Archive will play after acquiring the GB Player.

PokéGear registration

• Erika can be registered from 2 PM to 4:59 PM today by talking to her by the fountain in Celadon City. (Must have acquired all 16 badges.)

Leader rematches

• Erika can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the morning.
• Sabrina can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the daytime.
• Blue can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the evening.

Photography

Johto

• Ruins of Alph (outside)
• Ilex Forest
• Underground Path
• National Park gate
• National Park (in the park)
• Route 39
• Blackthorn City
• Route 48

Kanto

• Cerulean City
• Vermilion City
• Route 14
• Pewter Museum of Science
• Route 21
• Route 22

Gym leaders

• Chuck on Route 47. (Must have beaten the Elite Four.)

Monday

Gold, Silver, and Crystal

• Underground Path Trinket Shop is open.
• S.S. Aqua leaves Olivine City.
• Two Clefairy appear and dance around at Mt. Moon Square at night.
• Silver will battle the player at the Indigo Plateau.
• Monica gives out a Sharp Beak on Route 40.
• Pokémon Lullaby plays on PokéGear radio, decreases encounter rate.

Diamond and Pearl

• Reporter Kinsey appears in the lobby of Jubilife TV.
• Julia in Sunyshore City gives away an Alert Ribbon.

Platinum

• Julia in Sunyshore City gives away an Alert Ribbon.
• Interviewers Roxy and Oli appear in the Pokémon Center in Eterna City.
• Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin appear in the Pokémon Center in Jubilife City.
• Idol Grace appears in the Pokémon Center in Pastoria City.
• Guitarist Arturo appears in the Pokémon Center in Canalave City.
• Poké Kid Ariel appears in the Pokémon Center in Floaroma Town.
• Clown Lee appears in the Pokémon Center in Celestic Town.

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Events

• Underground Path Trinket Shop is open in the morning.
• S.S. Aqua leaves Olivine City.
• Many Clefairy appear and dance around at Mt. Moon Square at night.
• Silver will battle the player at the Indigo Plateau.
• Monica gives out a Sharp Beak on Route 40. After meeting all other siblings, she will give out an Alert Ribbon.
• Pokémon March plays on PokéGear radio, increases encounter rate.
• Brock will trade the player a Rhyhorn for a Bonsly in the western entrance of Diglett's Cave. (Must be registered)

PokéGear registration

• Falkner can be registered anytime today by talking to him on the fourth floor of the Celadon Department Store. (Must have acquired the the Soul Badge)
• Morty can be registered anytime today by talking to him on the path to the Tin Tower. (Must have beaten the Elite Four)

Leader rematches

• Pryce can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the morning.
• Janine can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the daytime.

Photography

Johto

• Goldenrod City
• Ruins of Alph (inside)
• Slowpoke Well
• Underground Path
• Route 35
• Pokéathlon Field
• National Park
• Olivine City
• Dragon's Den

Kanto

• Saffron City Magnet Train station
• Route 12
• Pewter Museum of Science
• Route 1
• Route 21

Gym leaders

• Sabrina at the Olivine City Port. (Must be registered)
• Erika in Celadon City. (Must be registered)

Tuesday

Gold, Silver, and Crystal

• One of the days on which the National Park's Bug Catching Contest takes place.
• Underground Path Salon is open, older brother is cutting.
• Pokémon March plays on PokéGear radio, increases encounter rate.
• Tuscany gives out a Pink Bow on Route 29.
• Silver will train in the Dragon's Den, but will not battle the player.

Diamond and Pearl

• Cameraman Tevin appears in the lobby of Jubilife TV.
• Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Shock Ribbon.

Platinum

• Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin appear in the Pokémon Center in Hearthome City.
• Interviewers Roxy and Oli appear in the Pokémon Center in Eterna City.
• Idol Grace appears in the Pokémon Center in Oreburgh City.
• Guitarist Arturo appears in the Pokémon Center in Canalave City.
• Poké Kid Ariel appears in the Pokémon Center in Solaceon Town.
• Clown Lee appears in the Pokémon Center in Pastoria City.

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Events

• One of the days on which the National Park's Bug Catching Contest takes place.
• Underground Path Salon is open, older brother is cutting.
• Pokémon Lullaby plays on PokéGear radio, decreases encounter rate.
• Tuscany gives out a TwistedSpoon on Route 29. After meeting all other siblings, she will give out an Shock Ribbon.
• Silver will train in the Dragon's Den, but will not battle the player.

PokéGear registration

• Morty can be registered anytime today by talking to him on the path to the Tin Tower. (Must have beaten the Elite Four)
• Blaine can be registered any time today by talking to him on Cinnabar Island. (Must have obtained all 16 badges.)

Leader rematches

• Blaine can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the daytime.
• Morty can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the evening.

Photography

Johto

• New Bark Town
• Ruins of Alph (inside)
• Route 32
• Ilex Forest
• Underground Path
• Route 35
• Pokéathlon Field
• Olivine City
• Safari Zone gate
• Blackthorn City
• Frontier Front

Kanto

• Route 1
• Pewter City
• Saffron City Magnet Train station
• Celadon City fountain
• Fuchsia City
• Seafoam Islands
• Route 26

Wednesday

Gold, Silver, and Crystal

• S.S. Aqua leaves Vermilion City.
• Silver will battle the player at the Indigo Plateau.
• Underground Path Salon is open, younger brother is cutting.
• Pokémon Lullaby plays on PokéGear radio, decreases encounter rate.
• Wesley gives out a Black Belt at Lake of Rage.

Crystal

• Move tutor is in Goldenrod City.

Diamond and Pearl

• Clown Lee appears in the lobby of Jubilife TV.
• Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Downcast Ribbon.

Platinum

• Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Downcast Ribbon.
• Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin appear in the Pokémon Center in Jubilife City.
• Interviewers Roxy and Oli appear in the Pokémon Center in Veilstone City.
• Guitarist Arturo appears in the Pokémon Center in Pastoria City.
• Poké Kid Ariel appears in the Pokémon Center in the Resort Area.
• Clown Lee appears in the Pokémon Center in Celestic Town.

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Events

• S.S. Aqua leaves Vermilion City.
• Silver will battle the player at the Indigo Plateau.
• Underground Path Salon is open, younger brother is cutting.
• Pokémon March plays on PokéGear radio, increases encounter rate. Hoenn Sound will play after acquiring the National Pokédex.
• Wesley gives out a Black Belt at Lake of Rage. After meeting all other siblings, he will give out a Downcast Ribbon.

Leader rematches

• Misty can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the morning.
• Jasmine can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the daytime.
• Chuck can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the evening.

Photography

Johto

• Cherrygrove City
• Slowpoke Well
• Route 34
• Underground Path
• Pokéathlon Field
• National Park
• Glitter Lighthouse (Night)
• Route 45
• Mt. Silver

Kanto

• Pallet Town
• Viridian City
• Saffron City Magnet Train station
• Route 12

Gym leaders

• Falkner on the fourth floor of the Celadon Department Store. (Must be registered)

Thursday

Gold, Silver, and Crystal

• One of the days on which the National Park's Bug Catching Contest takes place.
• Underground Path Salon is open, older brother is cutting.
• Pokémon March plays on PokéGear radio, increases encounter rate.
• Arthur gives out a Hard Stone on Route 36.
• Silver will train in the Dragon's Den, but will not battle the player.

Diamond and Pearl

• Interviewers Roxy and Oli appear in the lobby of Jubilife TV.
• Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Careless Ribbon.

Platinum

• Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Careless Ribbon.
• Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin appear in the Pokémon Center in Jubilife City.
• Interviewers Roxy and Oli appear in the Pokémon Center in Veilstone City.
• Idol Grace appears in the Pokémon Center in Oreburgh City.
• Guitarist Arturo appears in the Pokémon Center in Sunyshore City.
• Poké Kid Ariel appears in the Pokémon Center in Floaroma Town.
• Clown Lee appears in the Pokémon Center in Pastoria City.

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Events

• One of the days on which the National Park's Bug Catching Contest takes place.
• Underground Path Salon is open, older brother is cutting.
• Pokémon Lullaby plays on PokéGear radio, decreases encounter rate. Sinnoh Sound will play after acquiring the National Pokédex.
• Arthur gives out a Hard Stone on Route 36. After meeting all other siblings, he will give out a Careless Ribbon.
• Silver will train in the Dragon's Den, but will not battle the player.
• Brock will trade the player a Rhyhorn for a Bonsly in the western entrance of Diglett's Cave. (Must be registered)

PokéGear registration

• Bugsy can be registered anytime today by talking to him in the south end of Viridian Forest. (Must have beaten the Elite Four)

Leader rematches

• Bugsy can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the morning.

Photography

Johto

• Ruins of Alph (inside)
• Route 32
• Route 34
• Underground Path
• Pokéathlon Dome
• Route 39
• Safari Zone
• Dragon's Den
• Mt. Silver cave

Kanto

• Pallet Town
• Cerulean City
• Vermilion City
• Route 14
• Route 22

Gym leaders

• Blaine on Cinnabar Island. (Must be registered.)

Friday

Gold, Silver, and Crystal

• S.S. Aqua leaves Olivine City.
• Lapras appears in Union Cave's basement.
• Underground Path Salon is open, younger brother is cutting.
• Pokémon Lullaby plays on PokéGear radio, decreases encounter rate.
• Frieda gives out a Poison Barb on Route 32.
• New number announced for the Lucky Number radio show.

Diamond and Pearl

• Drifloon appears at the Valley Windworks.
• Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Relax Ribbon.
• Poké Kid Ariel appears in the lobby of Jubilife TV.

Platinum

• Drifloon appears at the Valley Windworks.
• Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Relax Ribbon.
• Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin appear in the Pokémon Center in Hearthome City.
• Interviewers Roxy and Oli appear in the Pokémon Center in Veilstone City.
• Idol Grace appears in the Pokémon Center in Pastoria City.
• Guitarist Arturo appears in the Pokémon Center in Sunyshore City.
• Poké Kid Ariel appears in the Pokémon Center in Solaceon Town.
• Clown Lee appears in the Pokémon Center in Celestic Town.

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Events

• S.S. Aqua leaves Olivine City.
• Lapras appears in Union Cave's basement.
• Underground Path Salon is open, younger brother is cutting.
• Pokémon March plays on PokéGear radio, increases encounter rate.
• Frieda gives out a Poison Barb on Route 32. After meeting all other siblings, she will give out a Relax Ribbon.

PokéGear registration

• Sabrina can be registered anytime today by talking to her at the Olivine City Port. (Must have acquired the Marsh Badge.)

Leader rematches

• Lt. Surge can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the morning.
• Clair can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the evening.

Photography

Johto

• Cherrygrove City
• Ruins of Alph (outside)
• Slowpoke Well
• Route 35
• Underground Path
• Pokéathlon Dome
• Ecruteak City
• Route 48
• Ice Path
• Mt. Silver

Kanto

• Pallet Town
• Viridian City
• Silph Co.
• Saffron City Magnet Train station
• Celadon City fountain
• Celadon Dept. Store
• Route 26

Gym leaders

• Bugsy in the National Park. (Must have beaten the Elite Four.)
• Morty on the path to the Tin Tower all day. (Must be registered.)
• Lt. Surge on Route 39 all day. (Must have traded for his Pikachu.)
• Blue on Cinnabar Island all day. (Must have beaten Red.)

Saturday

Gold, Silver, and Crystal

• One of the days on which the National Park's Bug Catching Contest takes place.
• Underground Path Salon is open, older brother is cutting.
• Pokémon March plays on PokéGear radio, increases encounter rate.
• Santos gives out a Spell Tag in Blackthorn City.
• Underground Path Herb Shop is open.

Crystal

• Move tutor is in Goldenrod City.

Diamond and Pearl

• Barry will battle in the Fight Area.
• Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Snooze Ribbon.
• Guitarist Arturo appears in the lobby of Jubilife TV.

Platinum

• Barry will battle in the Survival Area.
• Julia in Sunyshore City gives away a Snooze Ribbon.
• Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin appear in the Pokémon Center in the Fight Area.
• Interviewers Roxy and Oli appear in the Pokémon Center in Eterna City.
• Idol Grace appears in the Pokémon Center in Snowpoint City.
• Guitarist Arturo appears in the Pokémon Center in Pastoria City.
• Poké Kid Ariel appears in the Pokémon Center in the Resort Area.
• Clown Lee appears in the Pokémon Center in Hearthome City.

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Events

• One of the days on which the National Park's Bug Catching Contest takes place.
• Underground Path Salon is open, older brother is cutting.
• Pokémon Lullaby plays on PokéGear radio, decreases encounter rate.
• Santos gives out a Spell Tag in Blackthorn City. After meeting all other siblings, he will give out a Snooze Ribbon.
• Brock will trade the player a Rhyhorn for a Bonsly in the western entrance of Diglett's Cave. (Must be registered)

PokéGear registration

• Pryce can be registered from 6 AM to 10 AM today by talking to him at the Lake of Rage
• Whitney can be registered from 12 PM to 4 PM today by talking to her on the sixth floor of the Goldenrod Department Store.
• Erika can be registered from 2 PM to 4:59 PM today by talking to her by the fountain in Celadon City. (Must have acquired all 16 badges.)

Leader rematches

• Falkner can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the morning.
• Whitney can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the daytime.
• Brock can be re-challenged at the Fighting Dojo in the evening.

Photography

Johto

• Ruins of Alph (outside)
• Route 32
• Ilex Forest
• Underground Path
• National Park gate
• National Park (in the park)
• Pokéathlon Dome
• Glitter Lighthouse
• Ice Path
• Route 45
• Frontier Front

Kanto

• Route 1
• Pewter City
• Pewter Museum
• Silph Co.
• Saffron City Magnet Train station
• Fuchsia City
• Route 12
• Seafoam Islands

Gym leaders

• Lt. Surge on Route 39. (Must have traded for his Pikachu.)