Foreign Pokédex entry

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The Meister (Japanese: マイスター Meister) is a character in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum who upgrades the player's Pokédex with the ability to store entries in foreign languages. He lives in a small house on an island on Route 226. His sprite is the same as the Hiker Trainer class.

After he upgrades a player's Pokédex, he offers to trade the player a German Magikarp in exchange for a Finneon. This adds Magikarp's German entry to the player's Pokédex.

In the German-language versions of the games, the Meister will trade an English Magikarp. His name, in these games, is English in origin: The Master.

Pokémon with foreign Pokédex entries

Diamond and Pearl

In Diamond and Pearl, fourteen Pokémon can have foreign Pokédex entries registered. The entries come from the LeafGreen Version of the language in question when said Pokémon is received from a foreign game.

#023: Ekans Snake Pokémon Height: 6'7" (2.0 m)  Poison  Weight: 15.2 lbs. (6.9 kg) Diamond It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind. Pearl It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind. Platinum It sneaks through grass without making a sound and strikes unsuspecting prey from behind. Japanese まったく　けはいを　かんじさせずに　いどうする。 ポッポや オニスズメの　たまごを　まるのみ　してしまう。 English Moving silently and stealthily, it eats the eggs of birds, such as Pidgey and Spearow, whole. French Il se déplace en silence pour dévorer des œufs de Roucool ou de Piafabec. German Dieses Pokémon kann sich lautlos bewegen. Seine Nahrung sind die Eier von Vogel-Pokémon. Spanish Es muy silencioso y cauteloso. Come huevos de pájaros como los de Pidgey y Spearow. Italian Si muove in modo silenzioso e furtivo. Si nutre di uova di uccelli come Pidgey e Spearow, che ingoia intere.	#025: Pikachu Mouse Pokémon Height: 1'4" (0.4 m)  Electric  Weight: 13.2 lbs. (6.0 kg) Diamond It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks. Pearl If it looses crackling power from the electrical pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary. Platinum It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state. Japanese なんびきかが　あつまっていると　そこに　もうれつな　 でんきが　たまり　いなずまが　おちることがあるという。 English When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms. French Quand plusieurs de ces Pokémon se réunissent, ils provoquent de gigantesques orages. German Wenn sich mehrere dieser Pokémon versammeln, kann ihre Energie Blitzgewitter erzeugen. Spanish Cuando varios de estos Pokémon se juntan, su energía puede causar fuertes tormentas. Italian Se l'elettricità contenuta nelle sacche delle sue guance scoppietta, significa che è diffidente.
#054: Psyduck Duck Pokémon Height: 2'7" (0.8 m)  Water  Weight: 43.2 lbs. (19.6 kg) Diamond If its usual headache worsens, it starts exhibiting odd powers. It can't remember doing so, however. Pearl It never remembers using its odd powers, so it always tilts its head in puzzlement. Platinum Overwhelmed by enigmatic abilities, it suffers a constant headache. It sometimes uses mysterious powers. Japanese ボーッとした　かおに　ゆだんすると　すかさず　 ねんりきや　かなしばりを　つかってくる　あなどれない　やつだ。 English While lulling its enemies with its vacant look, this wily Pokémon will use psychokinetic powers. French Il distrait ses ennemis avec des grimaces débiles et les attaque ensuite avec ses pouvoirs psy. German Dieses Pokémon lullt Gegner mit hypnotisierendem Blick ein, bevor es Psykraft einsetzt. Spanish Mientras calma al enemigo con su vacía mirada, este Pokémon usa poderes psicoquinéticos. Italian Ha dei poteri misteriosi, ma non si ricorda mai come usarli, perciò ha un'aria sempre perplessa.	#077: Ponyta Fire Horse Pokémon Height: 3'3" (1.0 m)  Fire  Weight: 66.1 lbs. (30.0 kg) Diamond About an hour after birth, its fiery mane and tail grow out, giving it an impressive appearance. Pearl Its legs grow strong while it chases after its parent. It runs in fields and mountains all day. Platinum As a newborn, it can barely stand. However, through galloping, its legs are made tougher and faster. Japanese からだが　かるく　あしの　ちからが　ものすごい。 1かいの　ジャンプで　とうきょうタワーも　とびこえる。 English Its hooves are ten times harder than diamond. It can trample anything completely flat in little time. French Ponyta est très léger mais ses pattes sont incroyablement puissantes. Il peut franchir des montagnes d'un seul saut. German Sein Körper ist leicht und seine Beine extrem kräftig. Es kommt mit einem Sprung über den Ayers Rock. Spanish Tiene un cuerpo ligero, pero unas patas tremendamente fuertes. Es capaz de destrozar un peñón de una patada. Italian Si rafforza le zampe rincorrendo i suoi genitori. Corre tutti i giorni per campi e monti.
#120: Staryu Star Shape Pokémon Height: 2'7" (0.8 m)  Water  Weight: 76.1 lbs. (34.5 kg) Diamond If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight. Pearl If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight. Platinum If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight. Japanese うみべに　おおく　あらわれ　よるになると　ちゅうしんが　 あかく　てんめつする。 English An enigmatic Pokémon that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle. French On peut voir des Stari en grand nombre près des côtes. La nuit, le centre de son corps clignote d'une lumière rouge. German Es taucht in großer Anzahl an Ufern auf. Nachts leuchtet der Kern in seiner Mitte rot auf. Spanish Suele aparecer en grupos en la orilla de la playa. Por la noche, el órgano central que tiene brilla con una luz roja. Italian Se ne trovano molti in riva al mare. Di notte, il nucleo al centro del corpo lampeggia di una luce rossa.	#129: Magikarp Fish Pokémon Height: 2'11" (0.9 m)  Water  Weight: 22.0 lbs. (10.0 kg) Diamond It is said to be the world's weakest Pokémon. No one knows why it has managed to survive. Pearl It is unable to swim against even slow-moving currents. It always splashes about for some reason. Platinum A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though. Japanese おおむかしは　まだ　もうすこし　つよかったらしい。 しかし　いまは　かなしい　くらいに　よわいのだ。 English In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today. French La puissance de cette créature a beaucoup régressé au fil des siècles. German Die urzeitlichen Vorfahren dieses Pokémon waren sehr viel stärker als ihre heutigen Nachkommen. Spanish En un pasado lejano, era más fuerte que sus horribles descendientes de hoy en día. Italian Non sa nuotare neanche contro le correnti più lente. Sguazza qua e là senza motivo apparente.
#202: Wobbuffet Patient Pokémon Height: 4'3" (1.3 m)  Psychic  Weight: 62.8 lbs. (28.5 kg) Diamond It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret. Pearl It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret. Platinum It desperately tries to keep its black tail hidden. It is said to be proof the tail hides a secret. Japanese まっくろな　シッポを　かくすため　くらやみで　ひっそりと　いきている。 じぶんからは　こうげき　しない。 English It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to pump up its counterstrike. French Pour cacher sa queue noire, il vit discrètement dans l'obscurité. Il n'attaque jamais le premier. German Verzweifelt versucht es, seinen schwarzen Schweif zu verstecken. Er soll ein Geheimnis enthalten. Spanish Para mantener oculta la negra cola que tiene, vive en silencio en la oscuridad. Nunca ataca primero. Italian Cerca di tenere nascosta la sua coda nera a ogni costo. Pare che essa celi un segreto.	#214: Heracross Single Horn Pokémon Height: 4'11" (1.5 m)  Bug  Fighting  Weight: 119.0 lbs. (54.0 kg) Diamond It gathers in forests to search for tree sap, its favorite food. It's strong enough to hurl foes. Pearl With powerful legs and claws, it generates enough power to hurl foes over great distances. Platinum It loves sweet honey. To keep all the honey to itself, it hurls rivals away with its prized horn. Japanese ふだんは　とても　おとなしいが　ミツをすうのを　 じゃまする　やつは　ツノを　つかって　おいはらう。 English This powerful Pokémon thrusts its prized horn under the enemies' bellies then lifts and throws them. French Le plus souvent docile, il chasse les intrus avec sa corne s'il est attaqué quand il mange du miel. German Es ist ruhig. Wird es aber beim Honignaschen gestört, verjagt es den Störenfried mit seinem Horn. Spanish Suele ser dócil, pero si se le molesta mientras succiona miel, perseguirá con su cuerno al intruso. Italian Grazie alle zampe poderose e agli artigli, riesce a scaraventare lontanissimo qualsiasi nemico.
#215: Sneasel Sharp Claw Pokémon Height: 2'11" (0.9 m)  Dark  Ice  Weight: 61.7 lbs. (28.0 kg) Diamond It feeds on eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey. Pearl It is extremely vicious and will not stop attacking until its foe is incapable of moving. Platinum A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal eggs by having one lure the parents away. Japanese どうもうな　せいかく。おやの　ポッポを　おいはらい　 すに　のこされた　タマゴをたべる。 English Its paws conceal sharp claws. If attacked, it suddenly extends the claws and startles its enemy. French De nature aggresive, il chasse les Roucool de leurs nids et dévore les ouefs abandonnés. German Es besitzt ein grausames Wesen. Es verjagt Taubsis von deren Nestern und labt sich an den Eiern. Spanish Es malvado por naturaleza. Saca a los Pidgey de sus nidos para devorar sus huevos. Italian È spietatissimo e continua ad attaccare il nemico finchè questo non è più capace di muoversi	#216: Teddiursa Little Bear Pokémon Height: 2'0" (0.6 m)  Normal  Weight: 19.4 lbs. (8.8 kg) Diamond It lets honey soak into its paws so it can lick them all the time. Every set of paws tastes unique. Pearl It lets honey soak into its paws so it can lick them all the time. Every set of paws tastes unique. Platinum It lets honey soak into its paws so it can lick them all the time. Every set of paws tastes unique. Japanese たべものが　へる　ふゆのまえに　あちこちに　 たべものを　かくす　しゅうせいを　もっている。 English If it finds honey, its crescent mark glows. It always licks its paws because they are soaked with honey. French Il se fait des réserves de nourriture dans des cachettes avant l'arrivée de l'hiver. German Steht der Winter vor der Türe, hortet es Nahrung an vielen verschiedenen nur ihm bekannten Orten. Spanish Antes de que la comida escasee en invierno, tiene por costumbre ocultar comida en lugares secretos. Italian Per prepararsi all'inverno, è sua abitudine accumulare il cibo in diversi nascondigli.
#228: Houndour Dark Pokémon Height: 2'0" (0.6 m)  Dark  Fire  Weight: 23.8 lbs. (10.8 kg) Diamond It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey. Pearl It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey. Platinum It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others. Japanese なかまだけで　わかりあえる　なきごえで　おたがいの　 いちを　たしかめながら　えものをおいつめる。 English It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey. French Pour attraper leur proie, ils vérifient la position de chacun par des aboiements qu'eux seuls comprennent. German Sie treiben ihre Beute in die Enge und orientieren sich dabel anhand ihres Bellens, das nur sie verstehen. Spanish Para arrinconar a su presa, comprueban sus posiciones con ladridos que sólo ellos entienden. Italian Trasmette i suoi stati d'animo con vari versi. Lavora in gruppo per catturare le prede con l'astuzia.	#278: Wingull Seagull Pokémon Height: 2'0" (0.6 m)  Water  Flying  Weight: 20.9 lbs. (9.5 kg) Diamond It makes its nest on steep sea cliffs. Riding updrafts, it soars to great heights. Pearl Catching sea winds with its long wings, it soars as if it were a glider. It folds its wings to rest. Platinum It soars high in the sky, riding on updrafts like a glider. It carries food tucked in its bill. Japanese うみかぜを　うけて　グライダーの　ように　かっくうする。 ふゆに　なると すの　まわりに　エサを　かくす。 English It rides upon ocean winds as if it were a glider. In the winter, it hides food around its nest. French Il utilise les vents marins à la façon d'un planneur. En hiver, il cache de la nourriture autour de son nid. German Es baut sein Nest auf steilen Klippen. Es nutzt die Aufwinde, um in größerer Höhe fliegen zu können. Spanish Vuela y planea siguiendo la brisa oceánica. En invierno esconde comida cerca de su nido. Italian Segue i venti marini con le sue lunghe ali e si libra in volo come un aliante. Si riposa piegando le ali.
#287: Slakoth Slacker Pokémon Height: 2'7" (0.8 m)  Normal  Weight: 52.9 lbs. (24.0 kg) Diamond It spends nearly all its time in a day sprawled out. Just seeing it makes one drowsy. Pearl It spends nearly all its time in a day sprawled out. Just seeing it makes one drowsy. Platinum It spends nearly all its time in a day sprawled out. Just seeing it makes one drowsy. Japanese 1にちの　うち　20じかん　ねむる。 みている　あいての　ねむけを　さそうのも　のうりょくの　ひとつ。 English It sleeps for 20 hours every day. Making drowsy those that see it is one of its abilities. French Parecool dort 20 heures par jour. Il suffit de lui jeter un regard pour avoir envie de bâiller. German Es schläft 20 Stunden am Tag. Eine seiner Fähigkeiten liegt darin, diejenigen, denen es begegnet, schläfrig zu machen. Spanish Se pasa 20 horas al día durmiendo. Una de sus habilidades es hacer que le entre sueño al que tiene al lado. Italian Dorme 20 ore al giorno. Una delle sue abilità è far venire sonnolenza a chi lo osserva.	#315: Roselia Thorn Pokémon Height: 1'0" (0.3 m)  Grass  Poison  Weight: 4.4 lbs. (2.0 kg) Diamond Roselia raised on clean drinking water are known to grow vividly colored flowers. Pearl The beautiful flowers on its arms have toxic thorns. Don't even think about picking those flowers. Platinum The more healthy the Roselia, the more pleasant its flowers' aroma. Its scent deeply relaxes people. Japanese はなの　かおりを　かぐと　きもちが　リラックスする。 かおりの　つよい ロゼリアは　げんきな　しょうこ。 English Its flowers give off a relaxing fragrance. The stronger its aroma, the healthier the Roselia is. French Ses fleurs dégagent un parfum relaxant. Plus fort est cet arôme, et plus Roselia est en bonne santé. German Seine Blüte verströmt einen entspannenden Duft. Je stärker dieser Duft ist, desto gesünder ist Roselia. Spanish Las flores que tiene desprenden un aroma relajante. Cuando más intenso, mejor es el estado de salud de Roselia. Italian I bellissimi fiori sulle sue braccia possiedono spine velenose. Non cercare di raccoglierli!

Platinum

In Pokémon Platinum, Meister's upgrade instead allows the player to record foreign Pokédex entries for all 493 Pokémon. These entries are the ones used in that language's version of Diamond.

HeartGold and SoulSilver

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the foreign Pokédex entries are the same as in Platinum. Unlike the previous games, the ability to collect foreign Pokédex entries is available from the start.

Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

In Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, the foreign Pokédex entries are also the same as in Platinum, just like native entries. However, only non-Unova Pokémon receive foreign Pokédex entries. For Black and White this is likely because foreign entries and names of Unova Pokémon had not been finalized yet at the time of the Japanese release of Black and White. However it is unknown why they were not included for Black 2 and White 2 as foreign Pokédex entries for Unova Pokémon would have been available from international releases of Black and White. The player is now able to collect Korean entries.

Generation VI onward

Every Pokémon now has collectible foreign entries in all seven of the game's languages, due to the simultaneous international release.

Trivia

• It is not possible to collect any foreign Pokédex entries of any Generation IV Pokémon in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl even though this feature of the Pokémon games debuted in those games. This may be due to the entries not having been translated into other languages yet. This is addressed in Pokémon Platinum, where foreign Dex entries for all Pokémon are present, and are also present in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver and Pokémon Black and White.
• The four Pokémon put up and asked for in the GTS event in 2007 (Roselia, Psyduck, Heracross, and Ponyta) all have foreign Pokédex entries.
• It is possible to become stranded on the Meister's island after trading with him. If the traded Finneon was the only member of the player's party that could learn Surf, and no Pokémon in the player's party have Surf, Fly, or Teleport, the only way to leave would be to level up "Foppa" until it evolves and can learn Surf as a Gyarados, by fishing for battles or through Rare Candies. As it is possible to progress through the game fully without picking up any fishing rods or have no Poké Balls left by the time the player arrives on the island, yet still have Magikarp (through the trade), and since Rare Candies can be used up, players can become stranded on the island until they restart their game, or use a cheat code to leave.
• The Meister's Trainer ID number is 53277.
• It is possible that the reasons why any Pokémon traded from Korean language cartridges of the fourth generation games do not maintain their original names in their own languages once they are traded into the English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, or the Japanese versions is because none of these versions support any languages outside of the six given languages. This is also why they do not appear in the foreign language categories in the Pokédex. This was fixed in Generation V.
• In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, the Meister's speech contains a French grammatical error; the words "Je suis desolee" should be "Je suis desolé".

Related articles

• List of in-game trades

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