A Pokémon Mart (Japanese: フレンドリィショップ Friendly Shop), commonly referred to as the Poké Mart, is a convenience store that sells supplies necessary for Pokémon training. All Poké Marts will sell standard adventure supplies (such as HP and status restorants and Poké Balls), but some stores will also sell special items that are often unique to the store (such as Net Balls in Blackthorn City and Quick Balls in Lavender Town). Much of the merchandise sold at Poké Marts is produced by either Silph Co. or the Devon Corporation. Poké Marts will also buy many items from customers, usually at half their normal sale price.
Before Generation IV, each Poké Mart's stock was immutable, and stores further along in the player's journey would generally offer more advanced items. Since Generation IV, however, all Poké Marts will upgrade their standard stock when the player gains a new Badge (or completes a trial in Pokémon Sun and Moon), so that all stores always sell the same standard items. Also since Generation IV, any Poké Mart that sells specialty items will sell those items at a second register, so that the first register always sells whatever standard adventure supplies are currently unlocked.
Almost all cities, both major and minor, have Poké Marts, the exception being some which have local medicine shops. Notably, the town players start at in each main game usually does not have a Poké Mart. Poké Marts do not seem to be as ubiquitous in the anime as they are in the games.
When the Mystery Gift function on a game cartridge is used, a delivery person may appear in Poké Marts with gifts for the player. The deliveryperson only appears when a Mystery Gift is received by the cartridge. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, another deliveryman will deliver a range of items from the player's Mom, such as Potions, Berries, and battle items like the Macho Brace, which she buys when the player's savings reach certain points.
As of Generation V, the Poké Mart is not its own separate store, but is instead located inside the Pokémon Center, to the right of the entrance. Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are the only exception to this due to them being remakes.
Generation I
The first Poké Mart in the Generation I games can be found in Viridian City. When the player enters the Viridian City Poké Mart for the first time, the clerk will ask the player to deliver a package to Professor Oak in Pallet Town. Until the player does so, the store will not sell Poké Balls, and the player will not be able to travel beyond the city due to an old man who blocks the way.
On Route 1, a man who works at the Poké Mart in Viridian City will give out a free sample of Potion to Trainers who chat with him.
Locations
Generation II
The first Poké Mart is encountered in Cherrygrove City, where all basic items are available aside from Poké Balls, which they will not have in stock until after the player completes the errand to Mr. Pokémon's house, fights Silver, and returns to New Bark Town to report to Professor Elm.
Every Poké Mart in Generation II has a different appearance, each based on the style used in its hometown, making the most of the transition from the original Game Boy to the Game Boy Color.
Locations
Johto
Kanto
Generation III
In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, the Poké Mart is introduced by a salesman in Oldale Town, who directs the player to the local Poké Mart before giving the player a Potion as a gift. Like in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, there is no supply of Poké Balls, and they will not be in stock until after the player challenges their rival on Route 103 and visits Professor Birch for the second time.
In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, all situations are the same as in Generation I, with Poké Balls only becoming available in the Viridian City Poké Mart once Oak's Parcel is delivered.
A new feature is introduced to Poké Marts in Generation III, the ability to answer surveys inside the Poké Mart. These surveys will allow the activation of Mystery Gift. To activate the Mystery Gift feature in the Generation III games, players need only to walk up to the clipboard found at any Poké Mart and enter a phrase. The clerk behind the counter will then inform them that the Mystery Gift feature has been activated, and it will be available on the main menu from that point on.
Locations
Hoenn
Kanto
Sevii Islands
Generation IV
In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, the Poké Mart is introduced by the rival after taking their tour of Sandgem Town. Poké Marts expand their stock as the player wins Gym Badges. There are two cashiers in this generation: the one on the right sells standard adventure items and is the same in any town, while the one on the left sells goods unique to that location, such as specialty Poké Balls or mail. Unlike in other regions, Poké Balls are available immediately in Sandgem Town.
Whenever the player receives an item or event from a Nintendo event, a deliveryman in a green uniform will appear next to the counter to give the player the item.
In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, all Poké Marts are the same as in Generation II. The sales method, however, carries over from Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. In these games, if the player opted to have their Mom save some money, an item will occasionally be delivered by a deliveryman in red.
Locations
Sinnoh
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Location
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| Sandgem Town
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Northeastern side of the town
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| Jubilife City
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Eastern side of the city, near the Route 203 entrance
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| Oreburgh City
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North point of the city
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| Floaroma Town
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Eastern side of the city, near the Route 205 entrance
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| Eterna City
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Middle of the city, near the Eterna Condominiums
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| Hearthome City
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Middle of the city, near the Poffin House
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| Solaceon Town
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South side of the town, next to a patch of Berries
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| Pastoria City
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Southern side of the town, near the Scarf Guy's house
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| Snowpoint City
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Southwestern point of the city, opposite to the Pokémon Center
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| Sunyshore City
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Middle of the city, near the Sunyshore Market
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| Fight Area
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Eastern side of the area, near the entrance of the Battle Park
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| Survival Area
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Top right building, next to the Pokémon Center
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Johto
Kanto
Stock
The lower cashier will always sell the same items regardless of which Poké Mart the player is in. The items for sale at any given time are based on the number of Gym Badges that the player has. These items are consistent between the Kanto, Johto, and Sinnoh regions.
Generation V
In Pokémon Black and White, the Poké Mart has been combined with the Pokémon Center. Like Generation IV, there continue to be two salesmen. If the player receives a Mystery Gift, a man in a blue uniform will be in the Pokémon Center to give the gift to the player.
Locations
Stock
The upper cashier will always sell the same items regardless of which Poké Mart the player is in. The items for sale at any given time are based on the number of Gym Badges that the player has.
Generation VI
Concept art depicting the internal layout of a Pokémon Center from
Pokémon X and Y, the Poké Mart on top right
In Pokémon X and Y, the Poké Mart remains part of the Pokémon Center; in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the Poké Mart is instead a separate building. Each Poké Mart contains one or two salesmen.
Locations
Kalos
Hoenn
Stock
The leftXY/lowerORAS cashier (or the only cashier, in Poké Marts with only one) will always sell the same items regardless of which Poké Mart the player is in. The items for sale at any given time are based on the number of Gym Badges that the player has.
Generation VII
In Pokémon Sun and Moon, the Poké Mart is once again part of the Pokémon Center. Each Poké Mart contains one or two clerks.
The Po Town Pokémon Center contains an area where a Poké Mart would be located, but it is abandoned.
Locations
Stock
The left cashier will always sell the same items regardless of which Poké Mart the player is in. The items for sale at any given time are based on the trials the player has completed.
Other shops that sell items
Department Stores
A Department Store is the largest shop in a region, selling a variety of different items, including items that are not sold in a regular Poké Mart, such as TMs. Most regions have Department Stores, usually in the region's largest city. Department Stores have several levels, usually selling a different type of item on each level.
Cianwood City Pharmacy
- Main article: Cianwood City → Pharmacy
The Cianwood City Pharmacy is a small pharmacy located in Cianwood City, Johto. It is over 500 years old and it sells a variety of rare goods. The Cianwood City Pharmacy sells remedies exclusive to the town. Jasmine will ask the player to fetch her Ampharos some medicine from there. After giving Jasmine the medicine, players can return to the Pharmacy to find that Potions and Full Heals are in stock.
Mahogany Town shop
- Main article: Mahogany Town → Shop
Mahogany Town, as a result of its small population, does not have a Poké Mart. Instead, a small convenience store is run which stocks basic supplies for Pokémon Trainers. This shop is secretly a cover for a Team Rocket operation at the Lake of Rage; a secret basement is their base of operations. Once they have been defeated, the shop remains simply a shop.
Mt. Moon Square shop
- Main article: Mt. Moon Square → Shop
There is a shop in Mt. Moon Square that is only open from 10:00AM until 5:59PM.
Two Island Market stall
- Main article: Two Island → Market Stall
Two Island, rather than having a Poké Mart, has a market stall that sells special items. Similar to the Poké Marts in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, the variety of items increases with each advancement into the story. After beating the Kanto Elite Four, certain items originating in Johto and Hoenn are available. Notably, the stall is mentioned as selling Rage Candy Bars, though they are never in stock in-game.
Lavaridge Town Herb Shop
- Main article: Lavaridge Town → Herb Shop
In the southern part of the town, there is an Herb Shop that sells Heal Powder, EnergyPowder, Energy Roots, and Revival Herbs.
Celestic Town Shop
- Main article: Celestic Town → Shop
In Celestic Town, there is no Poké Mart, so an elderly couple runs a shop out of their house. A man standing in the shop gives away three pairs of glasses to the player depending on the time of day. He gives away Choice Specs in the morning, BlackGlasses during the day, and Wise Glasses at night.
Safari Zone Gate stalls
- Main article: Safari Zone Gate → Shops
There are two stalls at the Safari Zone Gate, one selling Poké Balls, the other vitamins.
Eterna City Herb Shop
- Main article: Eterna City → Herb Shop
In the far east near the Pokémon statue in Eterna City, there is a lady who sells Heal Powder, EnergyPowder, Energy Roots, and Revival Herbs.
Aquacorde Town shops
- Main article: Aquacorde Town → Shops
In Aquacorde Town, unlike in most other cities or towns with shopping opportunities, the purchasable items are scattered to specialized shops that sell only one type of product.
Differences among generations
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Gold, Silver, and Crystal
Kanto
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Hoenn
FireRed and LeafGreen
Kanto
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Sinnoh
Shops in spin-off games
Kecleon Shop
- Main article: Kecleon Shop
The Kecleon Shop in Pokémon Square
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Team, Explorers of Time, Darkness, Sky and Gates to Infinity there are no Poké Marts, as it takes place in an alternate world. Instead two Kecleon run their own shop based in Pokémon Square, Treasure Town, and local dungeons, but in Gates to Infinity in Paradise there is only one Kecleon. These shops have the same basic purpose as a Poké Mart, selling common items, as well as selling Wonder Orbs and other items that can be held in the player's Toolbox or Treasure Bag. The Kecleon shop is run by two Kecleon brothers. The younger sells items like food and toss items and the older sells Wonder Orbs and TMs.
Kecleon Shops can also be found in dungeons. The shop is made up of a number of carpeted tiles on the floor in certain dungeons. These tiles have items on them. Invariably, a Kecleon will be standing on one of these tiles. When the player steps on a carpeted tile, the music changes and the player is greeted by the Kecleon. To buy an item, the player must pick it up and talk to the Kecleon to pay for them. To sell items, the player simply places them on empty shop tiles, and then receives the money from the Kecleon. Occasionally, these shops sell rare items that are not available from the Kecleon Shop in Pokémon Square or Treasure Town. If the player picks up an item from the shop and leaves the carpeted area, Kecleon will warp to the player's side, and demand payment. If the player refuses to pay, or tries to pay but has insufficient funds, Kecleon will label the player as a thief and begin to attack, as well as causing multiple high-speed Kecleon to appear on that floor to attack the player until they leave that floor; the Escape Orb cannot be used on a floor if the player has been labelled a thief. The player will also be labelled a thief if they use a Trawl Orb to remove items from the store. Defeating a Kecleon that is attacking the player due to being labelled as a thief is the only way to recruit Kecleon (except in Gates to Infinity, in which Kecleon cannot be recruited).
Shops in Orre
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In Pokémon Colosseum and XD, throughout Orre, many Poké Marts can be found. However, in Colosseum, none of these Poké Marts sell Poké Balls. The only place they are available in this game is the Outskirt Stand, where most variations of Poké Ball from Generation III are sold.
In Pokémon XD, Agate Village and Pyrite Town's Poké Marts sell Poké Balls and Great Balls, while Phenac City and Gateon Port's Poké Marts sell Poké Balls, Great Balls, and Ultra Balls.
In the anime
Poké Marts in the anime work the same as the ones in the games, where Ash and his friends buy items for their Pokémon or sometimes Seals through the Diamond & Pearl series. What is different from the games is that some stores contain phones with which to call people, most commonly Professor Oak. In the Best Wishes series, although Poké Marts are now part of the Pokémon Center in the games, it has been shown that Poké Marts still exist separately in the anime.
The interior of a Poké Mart
Trivia
- In Generation III, the poster behind the Poké Mart clerk's desk says "It's an advertising poster about all kinds of products."
- There are leftover door tiles for the Poké Marts in Hoenn.
- Unique background music for Poké Marts wasn't introduced until Generation III. In Generation I and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, they instead shared their background music with Pokémon Centers, while in Generation II, they shared it with whichever city or town that the player was in.
- While English-language versions of Pokémon have signs on the front saying "Mart", many non-English versions have the English word "Shop" instead.
In other languages
See also
