Days of the week
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The seven days of the week are a mechanic appearing in Pokémon games that feature time. Certain in-game events are triggered only on certain days of the week. Certain NPCs in Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver will make an appearance on certain days throughout the in-game week. Generation II, Generation IV, Generation V, Generation VI, and Generation VII handheld games incorporate the in-game clock.
Gold, Silver, and Crystal
While many events take place depending on the day of the week, there are some events that always take place, but change slightly depending on the day:
- The Pokémon Music Channel broadcasts either the Pokémon March or the Pokémon Lullaby
- The corresponding Week Sibling will give away an item when spoken to for the first time.
Below are all the events that depend on the day of the week.
Sunday
Day | Location | Event |
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Sunday | Pokégear | Pokémon Music Channel plays Pokémon March (increases encounter rate) |
Route 34 | Picnicker Gina will battle the player when called on the phone during the afternoonC | |
Goldenrod Department Store | TM21 (Frustration) or TM27 (Return) is given away on the fifth floor | |
Goldenrod Tunnel |
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Route 37 | Sunny will give the player a Magnet if being spoken to for the first time | |
Route 42 | Fisher Tully will battle the player when called on the phone during the nightC | |
Vermilion City | S.S. Aqua departs | |
Route 27 | Cooltrainer Reena will battle the player when called on the phone during the morningC |
Monday
Day | Location | Event |
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Monday | Pokégear | Pokémon Music Channel plays Pokémon Lullaby (decreases encounter rate) |
Route 30 | Youngster Joey will battle the player when called on the phone during the afternoonC | |
Goldenrod Tunnel | Bargain Shop is open during the morning | |
National Park | Schoolboy Jack will battle the player when called on the phone during the morningC | |
Olivine City | S.S. Aqua departs | |
Route 40 | Monica will give the player a Sharp Beak if being spoken to for the first time | |
Route 43 | Pokémaniac Brent will battle the player when called on the phone during the morningC | |
Indigo Plateau | Silver will battle the player | |
Mt. Moon Square | Any time after 6 PM, two Clefairy can be spotted and a Moon Stone can be obtained |
Tuesday
Day | Location | Event |
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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 | |
Route 31 | Bug Catcher Wade will battle the player when called on the phone during the nightC | |
Goldenrod Tunnel | Older haircut brother gives Pokémon haircuts | |
Route 35 | Bug Catcher Arnie will battle the player when called on the phone during the morningC | |
National Park | Bug-Catching Contest may be entered | |
Route 43 | Picnicker Tiffany will battle the player when called on the phone during the afternoonC | |
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 Moon Stone can be obtained* |
Wednesday
Day | Location | Event |
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Wednesday | Pokégear | Pokémon Music Channel plays Pokémon Lullaby (decreases encounter rate) |
Route 32 | Fisher Ralph will battle the player when called on the phone during the morningC | |
Goldenrod City | Move Tutor appears outside the Goldenrod Game CornerC | |
Goldenrod Tunnel | Younger haircut brother gives Pokémon haircuts | |
Route 36 | Schoolboy Alan will battle the player when called on the phone during the afternoonC | |
Glitter Lighthouse | Sailor Huey will battle the player when called on the phone during the nightC | |
Lake of Rage | Wesley will give the player a Blackbelt if being spoken to for the first time | |
Route 44 | Bird Keeper Vance will battle the player when called on the phone during the nightC | |
Indigo Plateau | Silver will battle the player | |
Vermilion City | S.S. Aqua departs |
Thursday
Day | Location | Event |
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Thursday | Pokégear | Pokémon Music Channel plays Pokémon March (increases encounter rate) |
Route 32 | Picnicker Liz will battle the player when called on the phone during the afternoonC | |
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 | |
Route 38 | Lass Dana will battle the player when called on the phone during the nightC | |
Route 44 | Fisher Wilton will battle the player when called on the phone during the morningC | |
Dragon's Den | Silver is training here (will not battle the player) | |
Route 26 | Cooltrainer Gaven will battle the player when called on the phone during the morningC |
Friday
Day | Location | Event |
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Friday | Pokégear |
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Route 32 | Frieda will give the player a Poison Barb if being spoken to for the first time | |
Union Cave | A Lapras on B2F can be battled | |
Route 33 | Hiker Anthony will battle the player when called on the phone during the nightC | |
Goldenrod Tunnel | Younger haircut brother gives Pokémon haircuts | |
Route 38 | Schoolboy Chad will battle the player when called on the phone during the morningC | |
Olivine City | S.S. Aqua departs | |
Route 45 | Hiker Parry will battle the player when called on the phone during the afternoonC | |
Route 26 | Cooltrainer Beth will battle the player when called on the phone during the afternoonC |
Saturday
Day | Location | Event |
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Saturday | Pokégear | Pokémon Music Channel plays Pokémon March (increases encounter rate) |
Route 34 | Camper Todd will battle the player when called on the phone during the morningC | |
Goldenrod City | Move Tutor appears outside the Goldenrod Game CornerC | |
Goldenrod Tunnel |
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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 | |
Route 46 | Picnicker Erin will battle the player when called on the phone during the nightC | |
Route 27 | Bird Keeper Jose will battle the player when called on the phone during the nightC |
Diamond and Pearl
In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, every day, a different Trainer will battle the player in the lobby of Jubilife TV and Julia will give the player a different Ribbon.
Sunday
Day | Location | Event |
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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 |
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Monday | Jubilife TV | Reporter Kinsey will battle the player |
Sunyshore City | Julia will give the player an Alert Ribbon |
Tuesday
Day | Location | Event |
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Tuesday | Jubilife TV | Cameraman Tevin will battle the player |
Sunyshore City | Julia will give the player a Shock Ribbon |
Wednesday
Day | Location | Event |
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Wednesday | Jubilife TV | Clown Lee will battle the player |
Sunyshore City | Julia will give the player a Downcast Ribbon |
Thursday
Day | Location | Event |
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Thursday | Jubilife TV | Interviewers Roxy and Oli will battle the player |
Sunyshore City | Julia will give the player a Careless Ribbon |
Friday
Day | Location | Event |
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Friday | Jubilife TV | Poké Kid Ariel will battle the player |
Sunyshore City | Julia will give the player a Relax Ribbon | |
Valley Windworks | Drifloon can be battled |
Saturday
Day | Location | Event |
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Saturday | Jubilife TV | Guitarist Arturo will battle the player |
Sunyshore City | Julia will give the player a Snooze Ribbon | |
Fight Area | Barry will battle the player |
Platinum
Many Pokémon Centers have Trainers that will battle the player. They cycle through the days of the week and are specific to their location. There are eight Trainers (four alone and two pairs) that will battle the player in a Pokémon Center. These Trainers will be in six Pokémon Centers* (one or two Trainers in each Pokémon Center). The six Pokémon Centers in which they appear will change depending on the day of the week.
Also, Julia will give the player a different Ribbon each day of the week.
Sunday
Day | Location | Event |
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Sunday | Fight Area | Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin will battle the player in the Pokémon Center |
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 | |
Sunyshore City | Julia will give the player a Smile Ribbon | |
Survival Area | Barry will battle the player |
Monday
Day | Location | Event |
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Monday | Jubilife City | Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin will battle the player in the Pokémon Center |
Eterna City | Interviewers Roxy and Oli will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Pastoria City | Idol Grace will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Canalave City | Guitarist Arturo will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Floaroma Town | Poké Kid Ariel will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Celestic Town | Clown Lee will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Sunyshore City | Julia will give the player an Alert Ribbon |
Tuesday
Day | Location | Event |
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Tuesday | Hearthome City | Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin will battle the player in the Pokémon Center |
Eterna City | Interviewers Roxy and Oli will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Oreburgh City | Idol Grace will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Canalave City | Guitarist Arturo will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Solaceon Town | Poké Kid Ariel will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Pastoria City | Clown Lee will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Sunyshore City | Julia will give the player a Shock Ribbon |
Wednesday
Day | Location | Event |
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Wednesday | Jubilife City | Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin will battle the player in the Pokémon Center |
Veilstone City | Interviewers Roxy and Oli 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 | |
Celestic Town | Clown Lee will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Sunyshore City | Julia will give the player a Downcast Ribbon |
Thursday
Day | Location | Event |
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Thursday | Jubilife City | Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin will battle the player in the Pokémon Center |
Veilstone City | Interviewers Roxy and Oli will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Oreburgh City | Idol Grace will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Sunyshore City | Guitarist Arturo will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Floaroma Town | Poké Kid Ariel will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Pastoria City | Clown Lee will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Sunyshore City | Julia will give the player a Careless Ribbon |
Friday
Day | Location | Event |
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Friday | Hearthome City | Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin will battle the player in the Pokémon Center |
Veilstone City | Interviewers Roxy and Oli will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Pastoria City | Idol Grace will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Sunyshore City | Guitarist Arturo will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Solaceon Town | Poké Kid Ariel will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Celestic Town | Clown Lee will battle the player in the Pokémon Center | |
Sunyshore City | Julia will give the player a Relax Ribbon | |
Valley Windworks | Drifloon can be battled |
Saturday
Day | Location | Event |
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Saturday | Fight Area | Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin will battle the player in the Pokémon Center |
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 | |
Sunyshore City | Julia will give the player a Snooze Ribbon | |
Survival Area | Barry will battle the player |
HeartGold and SoulSilver
In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, several events will take place depending on the day of the week. While some of them may only take place in specific days, the following ones will happen every day, but will change slightly depending on the day:
- The Pokémon Music Channel will broadcast a different music
- The corresponding Week Sibling will give the player an item or a Ribbon
- Certain Trainers may be called for a rematch
- Cameron may take a picture of the player and their party in specific locations (some of them along with an NPC).
Below are all the events that depend on the day of the week.
Sunday
Day | Location | Event |
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Sunday | Pokégear | Pokémon Music Channel plays Pokémon March (increases encounter rate) or, if the National Pokédex and GB Sounds have been obtained, Pokémon Past Archive |
Goldenrod Department Store |
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Goldenrod Tunnel |
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Route 37 | Sunny will give the player a Magnet if being spoken to for the first time or the Smile Ribbon if all his siblings have been met | |
Vermilion City | S.S. Aqua departs | |
Pokégear registration | ||
Celadon City | Erika, in front of the fountain; 2 PM to 4:59 PM. Must have acquired all 16 Badges |
Rematches
Trainers registered in the Pokégear may be called during certain times to fight a rematch. Gym Leaders will meet the player at the Fighting Dojo, while other Trainers can be found in the same place they were first encountered (their registered location).
Day | Trainer | Location | Time |
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Sunday | Picnicker Gina | Route 34 | Afternoon |
Lass Krise | National Park | Morning | |
Fisherman Tully | Route 42 | Afternoon | |
Biker Ernest | Route 17 | Afternoon | |
Biker Reese | Route 17 | Night | |
Ace Trainer Reena | Route 27 | Morning | |
Erika | Fighting Dojo | Morning | |
Sabrina | Fighting Dojo | Afternoon | |
Blue | Fighting Dojo | Night |
Photography
Day | In Johto | In Kanto |
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Sunday | Ruins of Alph (outside) | Pewter Museum of Science |
Ilex Forest | Cerulean City | |
National Park gate | Vermilion City | |
National Park (in the park) | Route 12 | |
Route 39 | Route 14 | |
Route 48 | Route 22 | |
Blackthorn City | — | |
With NPCs | ||
Route 47, with Chuck * | Diglett's Cave, with Brock ; 5 PM to 9 PM | |
: Must have their phone number registered in the Pokégear |
Monday
Day | Location | Event |
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Monday | Pokégear | Pokémon Music Channel plays Pokémon March (increases encounter rate) |
Goldenrod Department Store | On the sixth floor, TM65 (Shadow Claw) is the top raffle prize and Nest Ball is the second | |
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 or the Alert Ribbon if all her siblings have been met | |
Indigo Plateau | Silver will battle the player | |
Diglett's Cave | In the western entrance, if Brock is registered in the Pokégear, he will trade a Rhyhorn to the player in exchange for a Bonsly | |
Mt. Moon Square | Any time after 8 PM, a group of Clefairy can be spotted and a Moon Stone can be obtained | |
Pokégear registration | ||
Celadon Department Store | Falkner, on the fourth floor, any time. Must have acquired the Soul Badge | |
Bellchime Trail | Morty, any time. Must have entered the Hall of Fame |
Rematches
Trainers registered in the Pokégear may be called during certain times to fight a rematch. Gym Leaders will meet the player at the Fighting Dojo, while other Trainers can be found in the same place they were first encountered (their registered location).
Day | Trainer | Location | Time |
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Monday | Youngster Joey | Route 30 | Afternoon |
Firebreather Walt | Route 35 | Afternoon | |
School Kid Jack | National Park | Morning | |
PokéManiac Brent | Route 43 | Morning | |
Camper Tanner | Route 13 | Night | |
Biker Aiden | Route 17 | Morning | |
Pryce | Fighting Dojo | Morning | |
Janine | Fighting Dojo | Afternoon |
Photography
Day | In Johto | In Kanto |
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Monday | Cherrygrove City | Route 1 |
Ruins of Alph (inside) | Pewter Museum of Science | |
Slowpoke Well | Saffron City Magnet Train station | |
Route 35 | Route 12 | |
National Park (in the park) | Route 21 | |
Olivine City | — | |
With NPCs | ||
National Park by fountain, with Bugsy | Celadon City fountain, with Erika | |
Olivine City Port, with Sabrina | — | |
Dragon's Den, with Master | — | |
: Must have their phone number registered in the Pokégear |
Tuesday
Day | Location | Event |
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Tuesday | Pokégear | Pokémon Music Channel plays Pokémon Lullaby (decreases encounter rate) |
Route 29 | Tuscany will give the player a TwistedSpoon if being spoken to for the first time or the Shock Ribbon if all her siblings have been met | |
Goldenrod Department Store | On the sixth floor, TM91 (Flash Cannon) is the top raffle prize and Repeat Ball is the second | |
Goldenrod Tunnel | Older haircut brother gives Pokémon haircuts | |
National Park | Bug-Catching Contest may be entered | |
Dragon's Den | The player may team with Silver to battle Lance and Clair in a Double Battle | |
Mt. Moon Square | Any time before 4 AM, a group of Clefairy can be spotted and a Moon Stone can be obtained* | |
Pokégear registration | ||
Bellchime Trail | Morty, any time. Must have entered the Hall of Fame | |
Cinnabar Island | Blaine, any time. Must have obtained all 16 Badges |
Rematches
Trainers registered in the Pokégear may be called during certain times to fight a rematch. Gym Leaders will meet the player at the Fighting Dojo, while other Trainers can be found in the same place they were first encountered (their registered location).
Day | Trainer | Location | Time |
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Tuesday | Bug Catcher Wade | Route 31 | Night |
Bug Catcher Arnie | Route 35 | Morning | |
Gentleman Alfred | Glitter Lighthouse | Afternoon | |
Picnicker Tiffany | Route 43 | Afternoon | |
Bird Keeper Josh | Route 14 | Night | |
Blaine | Fighting Dojo | Afternoon | |
Morty | Fighting Dojo | Night |
Photography
Day | In Johto | In Kanto |
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Tuesday | New Bark Town | Route 1 |
Ruins of Alph (inside) | Pewter City | |
Route 32 | Saffron City Magnet Train station | |
Ilex Forest | Celadon City fountain | |
Route 35 | Fuchsia City | |
Olivine City | Seafoam Islands | |
Safari Zone gate | Route 26 | |
Blackthorn City | — | |
Frontier Access | — | |
With NPCs | ||
— | Diglett's Cave, with Brock ; 5 PM to 9 PM | |
— | Cinnabar Island, with Blaine | |
: Must have their phone number registered in the Pokégear |
Wednesday
Day | Location | Event |
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Wednesday | Pokégear | Pokémon Music Channel plays Pokémon March (increases encounter rate) or, if the National Pokédex has been obtained, Hoenn Sound (attracts Hoenn Pokémon) |
Goldenrod Department Store | On the sixth floor, TM57 (Charge Beam) is the top raffle prize and Net Ball is the second | |
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 or the Downcast Ribbon if all his siblings have been met | |
Indigo Plateau | Silver will battle the player | |
Vermilion City | S.S. Aqua departs |
Rematches
Trainers registered in the Pokégear may be called during certain times to fight a rematch. Gym Leaders will meet the player at the Fighting Dojo, while other Trainers can be found in the same place they were first encountered (their registered location).
Day | Trainer | Location | Time |
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Wednesday | Fisherman Ralph | Route 32 | Morning |
School Kid Alan | Route 36 | Afternoon | |
Sailor Huey | Glitter Lighthouse | Night | |
Bird Keeper Vance | Route 44 | Night | |
Bug Catcher Doug | Route 2 | Morning | |
Fisherman Kyle | Route 12 | Afternoon | |
School Kid Torin | Route 14 | Night | |
Misty | Fighting Dojo | Morning | |
Jasmine | Fighting Dojo | Afternoon | |
Chuck | Fighting Dojo | Night |
Photography
Day | In Johto | In Kanto |
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Wednesday | Cherrygrove City | Pallet Town |
Slowpoke Well | Viridian City | |
Glitter Lighthouse (at night) | Saffron City Magnet Train station | |
Route 45 | Route 12 | |
Mt. Silver | — | |
With NPCs | ||
Route 34 (at Day Care), with Day-Care Man | Diglett's Cave, with Brock ; 5 PM to 9 PM | |
— | Celadon Department Store 4F, with Falkner | |
: Must have their phone number registered in the Pokégear |
Thursday
Day | Location | Event |
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Thursday | Pokégear | Pokémon Music Channel plays Pokémon Lullaby (decreases encounter rate) or, if the National Pokédex has been obtained, Sinnoh Sound (attracts Sinnoh Pokémon) |
Goldenrod Department Store | On the sixth floor, TM60 (Drain Punch) is the top raffle prize and Quick Ball is the second | |
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 or the Careless Ribbon if all his siblings have been met | |
Dragon's Den | Silver is training here (will not battle the player) | |
Pokégear registration | ||
Viridian Forest | Bugsy, at the south end; any time |
Rematches
Trainers registered in the Pokégear may be called during certain times to fight a rematch. Gym Leaders will meet the player at the Fighting Dojo, while other Trainers can be found in the same place they were first encountered (their registered location).
Day | Trainer | Location | Time |
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Thursday | Picnicker Liz | Route 32 | Afternoon |
Lass Dana | Route 38 | Night | |
Fisherman Wilton | Route 44 | Morning | |
Fisherman Kyler | Route 12 | Afternoon | |
Teacher Hillary | Route 15 | Night | |
Ace Trainer Gaven | Route 26 | Morning | |
Bugsy | Fighting Dojo | Afternoon |
Photography
Day | In Johto | In Kanto |
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Thursday | Ruins of Alph (inside) | Pallet Town |
Route 32 | Cerulean City | |
Pokéathlon Dome | Vermilion City | |
Route 39 | Route 14 | |
Safari Zone gate | Route 22 | |
Mt. Silver cave | — | |
With NPCs | ||
Route 34 (at Day Care), with Day-Care Man | — | |
Dragon's Den, with Master | — | |
: Must have their phone number registered in the Pokégear |
Friday
Day | Location | Event |
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Friday | Pokégear |
Pokémon Music Channel plays Pokémon March (increases encounter rate) |
Route 32 | Frieda will give the player a Poison Barb if being spoken to for the first time or the Relax Ribbon if all her siblings have been met | |
Union Cave | A Lapras on B2F can be battled | |
Goldenrod Department Store | On the sixth floor, TM42 (Facade) is the top raffle prize and Dusk Ball is the second | |
Goldenrod Tunnel | Younger haircut brother gives Pokémon haircuts | |
Olivine City | S.S. Aqua departs | |
Pokégear registration | ||
Olivine City | Sabrina, in the Port; any time. Must have acquired the Marsh Badge and the S.S. Ticket |
Rematches
Trainers registered in the Pokégear may be called during certain times to fight a rematch. Gym Leaders will meet the player at the Fighting Dojo, while other Trainers can be found in the same place they were first encountered (their registered location).
Day | Trainer | Location | Time |
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Friday | Hiker Anthony | Route 33 | Night |
School Kid Chad | Route 38 | Morning | |
Hiker Parry | Route 45 | Afternoon | |
Bug Catcher Rob | Route 2 | Morning | |
Young Couple Tim & Sue | Route 13 | Afternoon | |
School Kid Billy | Route 15 | Night | |
Ace Trainer Jamie | Route 26 | Afternoon | |
Lt. Surge | Fighting Dojo | Morning | |
Clair | Fighting Dojo | Night |
Photography
Day | In Johto | In Kanto |
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Friday | Cherrygrove City | Pallet Town |
Ruins of Alph (outside) | Viridian City | |
Slowpoke Well | Silph Co. | |
Route 35 | Saffron City Magnet Train station | |
Pokéathlon Dome | Celadon City fountain | |
Ecruteak City | Celadon Department Store | |
Route 48 | Route 26 | |
Mt. Silver | — | |
With NPCs | ||
National Park by fountain, with Bugsy | Diglett's Cave, with Brock ; 5 PM to 9 PM | |
Bellchime Trail, with Morty | Cinnabar Island, with Blue* | |
Olivine City Port, with Sabrina | — | |
: Must have their phone number registered in the Pokégear |
Saturday
Day | Location | Event |
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Saturday | Pokégear | Pokémon Music Channel plays Pokémon Lullaby (decreases encounter rate) |
Goldenrod Department Store | On the sixth floor, TM62 (Silver Wind) is the top raffle prize and Timer Ball is the second | |
Goldenrod Tunnel |
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National Park | Bug-Catching Contest may be entered | |
Blackthorn City | Santos will give the player a Soft Sand if being spoken to for the first time or the Snooze Ribbon if all his siblings have been met | |
Diglett's Cave | In the western entrance, if Brock is registered in the Pokégear, he will trade a Rhyhorn to the player in exchange for a Bonsly | |
Pokégear registration | ||
Celadon City | Erika, in front of the fountain; 2 PM to 4:59 PM. Must have acquired all 16 Badges |
Rematches
Trainers registered in the Pokégear may be called during certain times to fight a rematch. Gym Leaders will meet the player at the Fighting Dojo, while other Trainers can be found in the same place they were first encountered (their registered location).
Day | Trainer | Location | Time |
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Saturday | Camper Todd | Route 34 | Morning |
Youngster Ian | Route 34 | Morning | |
Picnicker Erin | Route 46 | Night | |
Hiker Kenny | Route 13 | Afternoon | |
Twins Kay & Tia | Route 15 | Night | |
Bird Keeper Jose | Route 27 | Night | |
Falkner | Fighting Dojo | Morning | |
Whitney | Fighting Dojo | Afternoon | |
Brock | Fighting Dojo | Night |
Photography
Day | In Johto | In Kanto |
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Saturday | Ruins of Alph (outside) | Route 1 |
Route 32 | Pewter City | |
Ilex Forest | Silph Co. | |
National Park gate | Saffron City Magnet Train station | |
National Park (in the park) | Fuchsia City | |
Pokéathlon Dome | Seafoam Islands | |
Glitter Lighthouse (at night) | — | |
Ice Path | — | |
Route 45 | — | |
Frontier Access | — | |
With NPCs | ||
— | Route 39 (at Moomoo Farm), with Lt. Surge | |
: Must have their phone number registered in the Pokégear |
Black and White
Sunday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Sunday | Big Stadium and Small Court | Infielders will battle the player at Big Stadium |
Smashers will battle the player at Small Court | ||
Anville Town | Item traders are present in town | |
Royal Unova | The reward for defeating all available Trainers currently on board is a Rare Candy | |
Lacunosa Town | A businessman will give away one Berry at night from the following selection: Pecha, Leppa, Lum, Bluk | |
Nuvema Town | Bianca will battle the player after the player has entered the Hall of Fame |
Monday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Monday | Big Stadium and Small Court | Infielders will battle the player at Big Stadium |
Smashers will battle the player at Small Court | ||
Royal Unova | The reward for defeating all available Trainers currently on board is a Lava Cookie |
Tuesday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Tuesday | Castelia City | Casteliacone may be purchased in the spring, summer, and autumn |
Big Stadium and Small Court | Strikers will battle the player at Big Stadium | |
Hoopsters will battle the player at Small Court | ||
Royal Unova | The reward for defeating all available Trainers currently on board is a Berry Juice |
Wednesday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Wednesday | Café Warehouse | The waitress will give out a free Soda Pop |
Big Stadium and Small Court | Linebackers will battle the player at Big Stadium | |
Smashers will battle the player at Small Court | ||
Royal Unova | The reward for defeating all available Trainers currently on board is a Lava Cookie |
Thursday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Thursday | Big Stadium and Small Court | Infielders will battle the player at Big Stadium |
Hoopsters will battle the player at Small Court | ||
Royal Unova | The reward for defeating all available Trainers currently on board is an Old Gateau |
Friday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Friday | Big Stadium and Small Court | Strikers will battle the player at Big Stadium |
Smashers will battle the player at Small Court | ||
Tubeline Bridge | The Black Empoleon takes over the bridge and can be battled at night | |
Dreamyard | A Musharna with its Hidden Ability appears in the basement | |
Royal Unova | The reward for defeating all available Trainers currently on board is a Lava Cookie |
Saturday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Saturday | Big Stadium and Small Court | Linebackers will battle the player at Big Stadium |
Hoopsters will battle the player at Small Court | ||
Anville Town | Item traders are present in town | |
Royal Unova | The reward for defeating all available Trainers currently on board is a RageCandyBar | |
Nuvema Town | Bianca will battle the player after the player has entered the Hall of Fame |
Black 2 and White 2
Sunday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Sunday | Big Stadium and Small Court | Infielders will battle the player at Big Stadium |
Smashers will battle the player at Small Court | ||
Anville Town | Item traders are present in town | |
Royal Unova | The reward for defeating all available Trainers currently on board is a Rare Candy |
Monday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Monday | Route 4 | A BraviaryW2 with its Hidden Ability can be battled |
Big Stadium and Small Court | Infielders will battle the player at Big Stadium | |
Smashers will battle the player at Small Court | ||
Royal Unova | The reward for defeating all available Trainers currently on board is a Lava Cookie | |
Undella Bay | A male JellicentB2 with its Hidden Ability can be battled |
Tuesday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Tuesday | Big Stadium and Small Court | Strikers will battle the player at Big Stadium |
Hoopsters will battle the player at Small Court | ||
Royal Unova | The reward for defeating all available Trainers currently on board is a Berry Juice | |
Nimbasa City | Hugh appears near the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel after the player has entered the Hall of Fame |
Wednesday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Wednesday | Big Stadium and Small Court | Linebackers will battle the player at Big Stadium |
Smashers will battle the player at Small Court | ||
Royal Unova | The reward for defeating all available Trainers currently on board is a Lava Cookie | |
Nimbasa City | Bianca appears near the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel after the player has entered the Hall of Fame |
Thursday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Thursday | Route 4 | A MandibuzzB2 with its Hidden Ability can be battled |
Big Stadium and Small Court | Infielders will battle the player at Big Stadium | |
Hoopsters will battle the player at Small Court | ||
Royal Unova | The reward for defeating all available Trainers currently on board is an Old Gateau | |
Undella Bay | A female JellicentW2 with its Hidden Ability can be battled |
Friday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Friday | Big Stadium and Small Court | Strikers will battle the player at Big Stadium |
Smashers will battle the player at Small Court | ||
Royal Unova | The reward for defeating all available Trainers currently on board is a Lava Cookie | |
Nimbasa City | N appears near the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel after the player has battled Kyurem in the Giant Chasm | |
N's Castle | N will battle the player after the player has a ride with him on the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel |
Saturday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Saturday | Big Stadium and Small Court | Linebackers will battle the player at Big Stadium |
Hoopsters will battle the player at Small Court | ||
Anville Town | Item traders are present in town | |
Royal Unova | The reward for defeating all available Trainers currently on board is a RageCandyBar | |
Café Warehouse | The waitress will give out a free Lemonade |
X and Y
The clothing available at boutiques changes depending on the day of the week. Also, a female tourist will be in a certain hotel and will give the player a different Ribbon every day.
Sunday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Sunday | Hotel Coumarine | A female Tourist on the second floor will give the player a Smile Ribbon |
Monday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Monday | Hotel Ambrette | A female Tourist on the second floor will give the player an Alert Ribbon |
Tuesday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Tuesday | Hotel Camphrier | A female Tourist on the second floor will give the player a Shock Ribbon |
Lost Hotel | Wild Rotom can be found in shaking trash cans | |
Looker Bureau | Emma (as Essentia) will battle the player after the player has completed the post-game Looker storyline |
Wednesday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Wednesday | Hotel Marine Snow | A female Tourist on the second floor will give the player a Downcast Ribbon |
Thursday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Thursday | Hotel Coumarine | A female Tourist on the second floor will give the player a Careless Ribbon |
Pokémon Village | Wild Banette can be found in shaking trash cans | |
Looker Bureau | Emma (as Essentia) will battle the player after the player has completed the post-game Looker storyline |
Friday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Friday | Hotel Couriway | A female Tourist on the second floor will give the player a Relax Ribbon |
Saturday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Saturday | Hotel Cyllage | A female Tourist on the second floor will give the player a Snooze Ribbon |
Looker Bureau | Emma (as Essentia) will battle the player after the player has completed the post-game Looker storyline |
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Sunday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Sunday | Mauville Hills | Ribbon Belle will give the player a Smile Ribbon |
Pathless Plain | Cobalion can be battled |
Monday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Monday | Slateport City | The Energy Guru's sale takes place |
Mauville Hills | Ribbon Belle will give the player an Alert Ribbon | |
Pathless Plain | Virizion can be battled |
Tuesday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Tuesday | Mauville Hills | Ribbon Belle will give the player a Shock Ribbon |
Pathless Plain | Terrakion can be battled |
Wednesday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Wednesday | Mauville Hills | Ribbon Belle will give the player a Downcast Ribbon |
Pathless Plain | Cobalion can be battled |
Thursday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Thursday | Mauville Hills | Ribbon Belle will give the player a Careless Ribbon |
Pathless Plain | Virizion can be battled |
Friday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Friday | Mauville Hills | Ribbon Belle will give the player a Relax Ribbon |
Pathless Plain | Cobalion can be battled |
Saturday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Saturday | Mauville Hills | Ribbon Belle will give the player a Snooze Ribbon |
Lilycove Department Store | A Clearance Sale is held on the rooftop | |
Pathless Plain | Terrakion can be battled |
Sun and Moon
Sunday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Sunday | Route 3 | Cyndaquil is available via Island Scan. |
Route 6 | Gothita is available via Island Scan. | |
Blush Mountain | Rhyhorn is available via Island Scan. | |
Poni Grove | Eelektross is available via Island Scan. | |
Pokémon Center Café | A Sweet Heart is given out for buying a drink. | |
A dozen Red Plain Beans are given out for buying a drink. |
Monday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Monday | Seaward Cave | Totodile is available via Island Scan. |
Route 7 | Spheal is available via Island Scan. | |
Tapu Village | Swinub is available via Island Scan. | |
Poni Plains | Conkeldurr is available via Island Scan. | |
Pokémon Center Café | A Lumiose Galette is given out for buying a drink. | |
A dozen Indigo Plain Beans are given out for buying a drink. |
Tuesday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Tuesday | Ten Carat Hill | Deino is available via Island Scan. |
Route 8 | Luxio is available via Island Scan. | |
Route 16 | Duosion is available via Island Scan. | |
Poni Gauntlet | Togekiss is available via Island Scan. | |
Pokémon Center Café | A Rage Candy Bar is given out for buying a drink. | |
A dozen Blue Plain Beans are given out for buying a drink. |
Wednesday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Wednesday | Kala'e Bay | Horsea is available via Island Scan. |
Akala Outskirts | Honedge is available via Island Scan. | |
Ula'ula Meadow | Roselia is available via Island Scan. | |
Poni Meadow | Leavanny is available via Island Scan. | |
Pokémon Center Café | A Casteliacone is given out for buying a drink. | |
A dozen Green Plain Beans are given out for buying a drink. |
Thursday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Thursday | Hau'oli City | Klink is available via Island Scan. |
Route 4 | Venipede is available via Island Scan. | |
Route 10 | Staravia is available via Island Scan. | |
Exeggutor Island | Serperior is available via Island Scan. | |
Pokémon Center Café | An Old Gateau is given out for buying a drink. | |
A dozen Yellow Plain Beans are given out for buying a drink. |
Friday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Friday | Route 2 | Chikorita is available via Island Scan. |
Route 5 | Bellsprout is available via Island Scan. | |
Route 11 | Vigoroth is available via Island Scan. | |
Poni Wilds | Samurott is available via Island Scan. | |
Pokémon Center Café | A Shalour Sable is given out for buying a drink. | |
A dozen Violet Plain Beans are given out for buying a drink. |
Saturday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Saturday | Hau'oli Cemetery | Litwick is available via Island Scan. |
Brooklet Hill | Marill is available via Island Scan. | |
Mount Hokulani | Axew is available via Island Scan. | |
Ancient Poni Path | Emboar is available via Island Scan. | |
Pokémon Center Café | A Lava Cookie is given out for buying a drink. | |
A dozen Orange Plain Beans are given out for buying a drink. |
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Sunday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Sunday | Route 3 | Charmander is available via Island Scan. |
Route 6 | Ralts is available via Island Scan. | |
Blush Mountain | Rhyhorn is available via Island Scan. | |
Poni Grove | Eelektross is available via Island Scan. | |
Pokémon Center Café | A Sweet Heart is given out for buying a drink. | |
A dozen Red Plain Beans are given out for buying a drink. |
Monday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Monday | Seaward Cave | Squirtle is available via Island Scan. |
Route 7 | Spheal is available via Island Scan. | |
Tapu Village | Swinub is available via Island Scan. | |
Poni Plains | Aggron is available via Island Scan. | |
Pokémon Center Café | A Lumiose Galette is given out for buying a drink. | |
A dozen Indigo Plain Beans are given out for buying a drink. |
Tuesday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Tuesday | Ten Carat Hill | Onix is available via Island Scan. |
Route 8 | Combusken is available via Island Scan. | |
Route 16 | Prinplup is available via Island Scan. | |
Poni Gauntlet | Rotom is available via Island Scan. | |
Pokémon Center Café | A Rage Candy Bar is given out for buying a drink. | |
A dozen Blue Plain Beans are given out for buying a drink. |
Wednesday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Wednesday | Kala'e Bay | Horsea is available via Island Scan. |
Akala Outskirts | Honedge is available via Island Scan. | |
Ula'ula Meadow | Grotle is available via Island Scan. | |
Poni Meadow | Leavanny is available via Island Scan. | |
Pokémon Center Café | A Casteliacone is given out for buying a drink. | |
A dozen Green Plain Beans are given out for buying a drink. |
Thursday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Thursday | Hau'oli City | Scatterbug is available via Island Scan. |
Route 4 | Beedrill is available via Island Scan. | |
Route 10 | Pidgeot is available via Island Scan. | |
Exeggutor Island | Chesnaught is available via Island Scan. | |
Pokémon Center Café | An Old Gateau is given out for buying a drink. | |
A dozen Yellow Plain Beans are given out for buying a drink. |
Friday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Friday | Route 2 | Bulbasaur is available via Island Scan. |
Route 5 | Grovyle is available via Island Scan. | |
Route 11 | Monferno is available via Island Scan. | |
Poni Wilds | Greninja is available via Island Scan. | |
Pokémon Center Café | A Shalour Sable is given out for buying a drink. | |
A dozen Violet Plain Beans are given out for buying a drink. |
Saturday
Day | Location | Event |
---|---|---|
Saturday | Hau'oli Cemetery | Litwick is available via Island Scan. |
Brooklet Hill | Marshtomp is available via Island Scan. | |
Mount Hokulani | Axew is available via Island Scan. | |
Ancient Poni Path | Delphox is available via Island Scan. | |
Pokémon Center Café | A Lava Cookie is given out for buying a drink. | |
A dozen Orange Plain Beans are given out for buying a drink. |
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