Days of the week

Current day of the week (UTC):
Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
Today is Sunday.

The seven days of the week are an important aspect in the Pokémon world. Certain in-game events are triggered only on certain days of the week. Certain NPC characters, in HeartGold & SoulSilver and Gold, Silver and Crystal will make an appearance on certain days throughout the in-game week. Generation II, Generation IV, Generation V, and Generation VI handheld games incorporate the in-game clock.

Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Sunday

Day	Location	Event
Sunday	Pokégear	Pokémon Music Channel plays Pokémon March (increases encounter rate)
	Goldenrod Department Store	TM21 (Frustration) or TM27 (Return) is given away on the fifth floor
	Goldenrod Tunnel	Younger haircut brother gives Pokémon haircuts Herb Shop is open
	Route 37	Sunny will give the player a Magnet if being spoken to for the first time
	Vermilion City	S.S. Aqua departs

Monday

Day	Location	Event
Monday	Pokégear	Pokémon Music Channel plays Pokémon Lullaby (decreases encounter rate)
	Goldenrod Tunnel	Bargain Shop is open during the morning
	Olivine City	S.S. Aqua departs
	Route 40	Monica will give the player a Sharp Beak if being spoken to for the first time
	Indigo Plateau	Silver will battle the player
	Mt. Moon Square	Any time after 8 PM, two Clefairy can be spotted and a Template:Stone can be obtained

Tuesday

Day	Location	Event
Tuesday	Pokégear	Pokémon Music Channel plays Pokémon March (increases encounter rate)
	Route 29	Tuscany will give the player a Pink Bow if being spoken to for the first time
	Goldenrod Tunnel	Older haircut brother gives Pokémon haircuts
	National Park	Bug-Catching Contest may be entered
	Dragon's Den	Silver is training here (will not battle the player)
	Mt. Moon Square	Any time before 4 AM, two Clefairy can be spotted and a Template:Stone can be obtained*

Wednesday

Day	Location	Event
Wednesday	Pokégear	Pokémon Music Channel plays Pokémon Lullaby (decreases encounter rate)
	Goldenrod City	Move tutor appears outside the Goldenrod Game Corner^C
	Goldenrod Tunnel	Younger haircut brother gives Pokémon haircuts
	Lake of Rage	Wesley will give the player a Black Belt if being spoken to for the first time
	Indigo Plateau	Silver will battle the player
	Vermilion City	S.S. Aqua departs

Thursday

Day	Location	Event
Thursday	Pokégear	Pokémon Music Channel plays Pokémon March (increases encounter rate)
	Goldenrod City	Move tutor appears outside the Goldenrod Game Corner^C
	Goldenrod Tunnel	Older haircut brother gives Pokémon haircuts
	National Park	Bug-Catching Contest may be entered
	Route 36	Arthur will give the player a Hard Stone if being spoken to for the first time
	Dragon's Den	Silver is training here (will not battle the player)

Friday

Day	Location	Event
Friday	Pokégear	Pokémon Music Channel plays Pokémon Lullaby (decreases encounter rate) Lucky Channel announces a new Lucky Number
	Route 32	Frieda will give the player a Poison Barb if being spoken to for the first time
	Union Cave	Lapras appears on B2F
	Goldenrod Tunnel	Younger haircut brother gives Pokémon haircuts
	Olivine City	S.S. Aqua departs

Saturday

Day	Location	Event
Saturday	Pokégear	Pokémon Music Channel plays Pokémon March (increases encounter rate)
	Goldenrod City	Move tutor appears outside the Goldenrod Game Corner^C
	Goldenrod Tunnel	Older haircut brother gives Pokémon haircuts Herb Shop is open
	National Park	Bug-Catching Contest may be entered
	Blackthorn City	Santos will give the player a Spell Tag if being spoken to for the first time

Diamond and Pearl

Sunday

Day	Location	Event
Sunday	Jubilife TV	Idol Grace will battle the player
	Sunyshore City	Julia will give the player a Smile Ribbon
	Fight Area	Barry will battle the player

Monday

Day	Location	Event
Monday	Jubilife TV	Reporter Kinsey will battle the player
Monday	Sunyshore City	Julia will give the player an Alert Ribbon

Tuesday

Day	Location	Event
Tuesday	Jubilife TV	Cameraman Tevin will battle the player
Tuesday	Sunyshore City	Julia will give the player an Shock Ribbon

Wednesday

Day	Location	Event
Wednesday	Jubilife TV	Clown Lee will battle the player
Wednesday	Sunyshore City	Julia will give the player an Downcast Ribbon

Thursday

Day	Location	Event
Thursday	Jubilife TV	Interviewers Roxy and Oli will battle the player
Thursday	Sunyshore City	Julia will give the player an Careless Ribbon

Friday

Day	Location	Event
Friday	Jubilife TV	Poké Kid Ariel will battle the player
	Sunyshore City	Julia will give the player an Relax Ribbon
	Valley Windworks	Drifloon appears for a battle; Can be caught once per week

Saturday

Day	Location	Event
Saturday	Jubilife TV	Guitarist Arturo will battle the player
	Sunyshore City	Julia will give the player an Snooze Ribbon
	Fight Area	Barry will battle the player

Platinum

Sunday

Day	Location	Event
Sunday	Fight Area	Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin will battle the player in the Pokémon Center
	Sunyshore City	Julia will give the player a Smile Ribbon
	Survival Area	Barry will battle the player
	Eterna City	Interviewers Roxy and Oli will battle the player in the Pokémon Center
	Snowpoint City	Idol Grace will battle the player in the Pokémon Center
	Pastoria City	Guitarist Arturo will battle the player in the Pokémon Center
	Resort Area	Poké Kid Ariel will battle the player in the Pokémon Center
	Hearthome City	Clown Lee will battle the player in the Pokémon Center

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Sunday

Events

Goldenrod Tunnel Salon is open, younger brother is cutting.
In the Goldenrod Department Store Lottery, TM02 (Dragon Claw) is the top prize.
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 Sounds.

Pokégear registration

Whitney can be registered from 12 PM to 3:59 PM today by talking to her on the sixth floor of the Goldenrod City Department Store.
Erika can be registered from 2 PM to 4:59 PM today by talking to her in front of 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
Goldenrod Tunnel
National Park gate
National Park (in the park)
Route 39
Blackthorn City
Route 48

Kanto

Gym Leaders

Chuck on Route 47 (must have beaten the Elite Four and gotten phone number).
Brock at Diglett's Cave (must have beaten the Elite Four and gotten phone number).

Monday

Events

Goldenrod Tunnel Trinket Shop is open in the morning.
In the Goldenrod Department Store Lottery, TM65 (Shadow Claw) is the top prize.
S.S. Aqua leaves Olivine City.
Many Clefairy appear and dance around at Mt. Moon Square at night.
Silver will battle the player at 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 Soul Badge).
Morty can be registered anytime today by talking to him on the Bellchime Trail (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

Kanto

Gym Leaders

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

Tuesday

Events

One of the days on which the National Park's Bug-Catching Contest takes place.
Goldenrod Tunnel Salon is open, older brother is cutting.
In the Goldenrod Department Store Lottery, TM91 (Flash Cannon) is the top prize.
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 a Shock Ribbon.
Silver will train in the Dragon's Den, but will not battle the player. Instead he will team up with the player for a Double Battle against Lance and Clair.

Pokégear registration

Morty can be registered anytime today by talking to him on Bellchime Trail (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

Kanto

Gym Leaders

None.

Wednesday

Events

S.S. Aqua leaves Vermilion City.
Silver will battle the player at Indigo Plateau.
Goldenrod Tunnel Salon is open, younger brother is cutting.
In the Goldenrod Department Store Lottery, TM57 (Charge Beam) is the top prize.
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.

Pokégear registration

Pryce can be registered from 6 AM to 10 AM today by talking to him at the Lake of Rage.
Janine can be registered today by talking to her at the Pokémon League Reception Gate.

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 or prior to 3:59 AM.

Photography

Johto

Kanto

Gym Leaders

Falkner on the fourth floor of the Celadon Department Store (must be registered).
Bugsy by the fountain in National Park.

Thursday

Events

One of the days on which the National Park's Bug-Catching Contest takes place.
Goldenrod Tunnel Salon is open, older brother is cutting.
In the Goldenrod Department Store Lottery, TM60 (Drain Punch) is the top prize.
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.

Pokégear registration

Bugsy can be registered anytime today by talking to him in the south end of Viridian Forest.
Brock can be registered anytime today by talking to him in Diglett's Cave

Leader rematches

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

Photography

Johto

Kanto

Gym Leaders

Blaine on Cinnabar Island (must be registered).

Friday

Events

S.S. Aqua leaves Olivine City.
Lapras appears in Union Cave's basement.
Goldenrod Tunnel Salon is open, younger brother is cutting.
In the Goldenrod Department Store Lottery, TM42 (Facade) is the top prize.
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

Kanto

Gym Leaders

Bugsy in the National Park (must have beaten the Elite Four).
Morty on the path to the Bell 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

Events

One of the days on which the National Park's Bug-Catching Contest takes place.
Goldenrod Tunnel Salon is open, older brother is cutting.
In the Goldenrod Department Store Lottery, TM62 (Silver Wind) is the top prize.
Pokémon Lullaby plays on Pokégear radio, decreases encounter rate.
Santos gives out a Soft Sand 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

Kanto

Gym Leaders

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

Black and White

Sunday

Item traders are in Anville Town.
The Trainers in Big Stadium: Infielders.
The Trainers in Small Court: Smashers.
The prize for the Royal Unova is a Rare Candy.
A businessman in Lacunosa Town will give away one Berry at night from the following selection: Leppa, Lum, Pecha, Bluk
Bianca will ask the player to battle in Nuvema Town after the main plot has been completed.

Monday

The Trainers in Big Stadium: Infielders.
The Trainers in Small Court: Smashers.
The prize for the Royal Unova is a Lava Cookie.

Tuesday

Casteliacone may be purchased in Castelia City in the spring, summer, and autumn.
The Trainers in Big Stadium: Strikers.
The Trainers in Small Court: Smashers.
The prize for the Royal Unova is a Berry Juice.

Wednesday

The waitress at the Café Warehouse gives out a free Soda Pop.
The Trainers in Big Stadium: Linebackers.
The Trainers in Small Court: Smashers.
The prize for the Royal Unova is a Lava Cookie.

Thursday

The Trainers in Big Stadium: Infielders.
The Trainers in Small Court: Hoopsters.
The prize for the Royal Unova is an Old Gateau.

Friday

There is a Musharna with its Hidden Ability in the basement of the Dreamyard.
The Black Empoleon takes over the Tubeline Bridge and can be battled at night.
The Trainers in Big Stadium: Strikers.
The Trainers in Small Court: Smashers.
The prize for the Royal Unova is a Lava Cookie.

Saturday

Item traders are in Anville Town.
The Trainers in Big Stadium: Linebackers.
The Trainers in Small Court: Hoopsters.
The prize for the Royal Unova is a RageCandyBar.
Bianca will ask the player to battle in Nuvema Town after the main plot has been completed.

Black 2 and White 2

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Sunday

The Trainers in Big Stadium: Infielders.
The Trainers in Small Court: Smashers.
People will trade items with the player at Anville Town.
The prize for the Royal Unova is a Rare Candy.

Monday

There is a Braviary^W2 with its Hidden Ability on Route 4.
There is a male Jellicent^B2 with its Hidden Ability that will appear at Undella Bay.
The Trainers in Big Stadium: Infielders.
The Trainers in Small Court: Smashers.
The prize for the Royal Unova is a Lava Cookie.

Tuesday

The Trainers in Big Stadium: Strikers.
The Trainers in Small Court: Smashers.
The prize for the Royal Unova is a Berry Juice.
Hugh appears in Nimbasa City near the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel.

Wednesday

The Trainers in Big Stadium: Linebackers.
The Trainers in Small Court: Smashers.
The prize for the Royal Unova is a Lava Cookie.
Bianca appears in Nimbasa City near the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel.

Thursday

There is a Mandibuzz^B2 with its Hidden Ability on Route 4.
There is a female Jellicent^W2 with its Hidden Ability that will appear at Undella Bay.
The Trainers in Big Stadium: Infielders.
The Trainers in Small Court: Hoopsters.
The prize for the Royal Unova is a Old Gateau.

Friday

The Trainers in Big Stadium: Strikers.
The Trainers in Small Court: Smashers.
N appears in Nimbasa City near the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel and battle him for a rematch in his castle
The prize for the Royal Unova is a Lava Cookie.

Saturday

The Trainers in Big Stadium: Linebackers.
The Trainers in Small Court: Hoopsters.
People will trade items with the player at Anville Town.
The prize for the Royal Unova is a RageCandyBar.

X and Y

The clothing available at boutiques changes.

Sunday

The first Pokémon in the player's party gets a Smile Ribbon when the player talks to a lady upstairs in the Coumarine City Hotel.

Monday

The first Pokémon in the player's party gets an Alert Ribbon when the player talks to a lady upstairs in the Ambrette Town Hotel.

Tuesday

Wild Rotom can be found in shaking trash cans in the Lost Hotel.
The first Pokémon in the player's party gets a Shock Ribbon when the player talks to a lady upstairs in the Camphrier Town Hotel.
After completing the post-game Looker storyline, Emma (as Essentia) can be battled at the Looker Bureau.

Wednesday

The first Pokémon in the player's party gets a Downcast Ribbon when the player talks to a lady upstairs in the Geosenge Town Hotel.

Thursday

Wild Banette can be found in shaking trash cans in Pokémon Village.
The first Pokémon in the player's party gets a Careless Ribbon when the player talks to a lady upstairs in the Coumarine City Hotel.
After completing the post-game Looker storyline, Emma (as Essentia) can be battled at the Looker Bureau.

Friday

The first Pokémon in the player's party gets a Relax Ribbon when the player talks to a lady upstairs in the Couriway Town Hotel.

Saturday

The first Pokémon in the player's party gets a Snooze Ribbon when the player talks to a lady upstairs in the Cyllage City Hotel.
After completing the post-game Looker storyline, Emma (as Essentia) can be battled at the Looker Bureau.

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