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[[File:BW Unova Diploma.png|thumb|right|A diploma given after finishing the Unova Pokédex (Pokémon Black and White).]] | [[File:BW Unova Diploma.png|thumb|right|A diploma given after finishing the Unova Pokédex (Pokémon Black and White).]] | ||
The '''Diploma''' is an item awarded in all of the main handheld Pokémon games for completing various modes of the [[Pokédex]]. It is always obtained from [[Game Freak]]'s lead developer, usually at their headquarters at [[Celadon Condominiums]]. In games where | The '''Diploma''' is an item awarded in all of the main handheld Pokémon games for completing various modes of the [[Pokédex]]. It is always obtained from [[Game Freak]]'s lead developer, usually at their headquarters at [[Celadon Condominiums]]. In games where a Game Freak building is not visitable, he's on vacation at the top floor of Cove Lily Motel at [[Lilycove City]] (in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}), or at the northwesternmost house of the [[Hotel Grand Lake]] at the [[Valor Lakefront]] (in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}), where he also gives out the diploma. The diploma is not an item in the regular sense as it is not added to the {{player}}'s inventory; to view it after obtaining it, the player must talk to said lead developer again. In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the diploma is instead sent to the player's [[bedroom]] for display. | ||
In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II|II]], there is only one diploma in the game, awarded for capturing most of the Pokémon revealed at the time. From [[Generation III]] onwards, there is one diploma awarded for completing the [[regional Pokédex]] and a second for completing the [[national Pokédex|national one]]. [[Event Pokémon|Event legendaries]] ({{p|Mew}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Phione}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Victini}}, {{p|Keldeo}}, {{p|Meloetta}} and {{p|Genesect}}.), as well as {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}} in the Generation III games and {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, are not required to qualify for any of the diplomas. Note that, in [[Generation V]], {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}, two other [[Event Pokémon]], '''are''' required to | In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II|II]], there is only one diploma in the game, awarded for capturing most of the Pokémon revealed at the time. From [[Generation III]] onwards, there is one diploma awarded for completing the [[regional Pokédex]] and a second for completing the [[national Pokédex|national one]]. [[Event Pokémon|Event legendaries]] ({{p|Mew}}, {{p|Celebi}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, {{p|Manaphy}}, {{p|Phione}}, {{p|Darkrai}}, {{p|Shaymin}}, {{p|Arceus}}, {{p|Victini}}, {{p|Keldeo}}, {{p|Meloetta}} and {{p|Genesect}}.), as well as {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}} in the Generation III games and {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, are not required to qualify for any of the diplomas. Note that, in [[Generation V]], {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}, two other [[Event Pokémon]], '''are''' required to complete the Pokédex; however, unlike the others, they can be seen in the game normally and therefore can be traded for on the [[Global Trade Station]]. In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, one needs to only see all of the Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Dex]] to qualify for the regional version of the diploma. | ||
In {{game|Red and Green|s}}, it was long rumored that the player could obtain {{p|Mew}} from Game Freak's lead developer in [[Celadon Condominiums]] after completing the [[Pokédex]] of 150 Pokémon. However, this is false; instead, a diploma is awarded for finishing the Pokédex. | In {{game|Red and Green|s}}, it was long rumored that the player could obtain {{p|Mew}} from Game Freak's lead developer in [[Celadon Condominiums]] after completing the [[Pokédex]] of 150 Pokémon. However, this is false; instead, a diploma is awarded for finishing the Pokédex. | ||
Revision as of 02:41, 21 April 2011
The Diploma is an item awarded in all of the main handheld Pokémon games for completing various modes of the Pokédex. It is always obtained from Game Freak's lead developer, usually at their headquarters at Celadon Condominiums. In games where a Game Freak building is not visitable, he's on vacation at the top floor of Cove Lily Motel at Lilycove City (in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald), or at the northwesternmost house of the Hotel Grand Lake at the Valor Lakefront (in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum), where he also gives out the diploma. The diploma is not an item in the regular sense as it is not added to the player's inventory; to view it after obtaining it, the player must talk to said lead developer again. In Pokémon Black and White, the diploma is instead sent to the player's bedroom for display.
In Generation I and II, there is only one diploma in the game, awarded for capturing most of the Pokémon revealed at the time. From Generation III onwards, there is one diploma awarded for completing the regional Pokédex and a second for completing the national one. Event legendaries (Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Manaphy, Phione, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Keldeo, Meloetta and Genesect.), as well as Ho-Oh and Lugia in the Generation III games and Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, are not required to qualify for any of the diplomas. Note that, in Generation V, Zorua and Zoroark, two other Event Pokémon, are required to complete the Pokédex; however, unlike the others, they can be seen in the game normally and therefore can be traded for on the Global Trade Station. In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, one needs to only see all of the Pokémon in the Sinnoh Dex to qualify for the regional version of the diploma.
In Pokémon Red and Green, it was long rumored that the player could obtain Mew from Game Freak's lead developer in Celadon Condominiums after completing the Pokédex of 150 Pokémon. However, this is false; instead, a diploma is awarded for finishing the Pokédex.
In Pokémon Yellow, if a player owns a Game Boy Printer, they may print out a copy of their diploma.
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Pokémon Red, Blue
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Pokémon Yellow
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Generation II
Pokémon Emerald (Regional)
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Pokémon Emerald (National)
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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (Regional)
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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (National)
Pokémon Platinum (Regional)
Pokémon Platinum (National)
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (Regional)
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (National)
Pokémon Black and White (Regional)
Pokémon Black and White (National)
