ThePokémon Navigator (Japanese:ポケモンナビゲーターPokémon Navigator), more often referred to asPokéNav (Japanese:ポケナビPokéNavi), is an electronic device found inHoenn. It was produced by theDevon Corporation under the orders ofMr. Stone, who wanted to find a way to keep track of a Pokémon's feelings.

InPokémon Ruby, Sapphire, andEmerald, Mr. Stone gives theplayer one as a reward for recovering theDevon Goods fromTeam Aqua orTeam Magma. They appear to be small, compact-disc-shaped devices. It was introduced inGeneration III. Similar devices are thePokégear, thePokétch, and theC-Gear.

InPokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the PokéNav is replaced by thePokéNav Plus and is accessible from the start of the game.

They are chiefly useful forTrainers to contact and re-battle other Trainers, as well as forCoordinators to keep track of a Pokémon's status forContests.

Functions

Map

The PokéNav displays a map ofHoenn, along with the current location of its owner. It is also possible to zoom in to display a basic layout of towns and cities with important buildings differentiated by color.

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  Full view
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  Zoom view

Condition

The PokéNav checks theCool,Beauty,Cute,Smart, andToughcondition of Pokémon in detail. It can be set to search only throughparty Pokémon, or all Pokémon owned combined.

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  Condition menu
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  Condition chart
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  Condition search menu

Trainer's Eyes

Main article:List of Trainer's Eye Trainers

InRuby and Sapphire, the PokéNav will keep track of 69 unique Trainers and alert the user when they want arematch. The only requirement is that the player must have obtained five Badges first. It also has information onGym Leaders andPokémon League members, though they cannot be battled through this function.

After obtaining theBalance Badge, if the player is on a map with eligible Trainers, each Trainer on the map has a separate 31% chance to be ready for a rematch after 255 steps taken. This 255 step counter is only reset if one (or more) of the eligible Trainers did get the 31% chance triggered and is now ready for a rematch. Should no Trainer be ready for a rematch after the 255 steps simply reloading the current map (by e.g. exiting the current Route and re entering it) will reroll the 31% chance. This can be repeated until a Trainer is ready for a rematch.

Match Call

Main article:List of Trainer's Eye Trainers

InPokémon Emerald, the Trainer's Eyes function is replaced by the Match Call function. In addition to the features of the Trainer's Eyes, Match Call allows its user to call anyone who has had their PokéNav registered with the user, similar to the cell-phone feature of thePokégear. An advantage that the Match Call has over Trainer's Eyes is that after any of the unique Trainers are defeated, they typically identify themselves and have their number listed, which makes it easier to know where they are. However, in order to register Match Call-registrable Trainers who were battled prior to receipt of the PokéNav, the user will need to manually seek out and talk to said Trainers. The Match Call can also keep track of more Trainers than Trainer's Eyes, including having a few other non-Trainers, like the player's mother and Professor Birch, listed.

After entering theHall of Fame, every 60th wild encounter, every 20th Trainer battle, and every 20thBattle Frontier battle, the game makes aGym Leader rematch available.

Each Gym Leader has four teams, ordered from lowestlevels to highest levels, and they will use each team after the player defeats their previous team. All teams contain Pokémon outside theHoenn Pokédex. However, the teams won't progress if the player hasn't done theNew Mauville sidequest, andWattson won't be available at all.

In Pokémon Emerald, Trainers registered with the PokéNav's Match Call function will call more often if a Pokémon with theAbilityLightningrod leads theparty.

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  Match Call menu
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  Trainer profile

Ribbons

The PokéNav will display theRibbons the Pokémon have acquired, either viaContests or special events. This function can only be unlocked when a Pokémon gains a Ribbon.

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  Ribbon display

In animation

Pokémon the Series

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

Max received a PokéNav inThere's no Place Like Hoenn, given to him byhis father as a traveling gift. Duringthe group'sjourneys throughHoenn andKanto, the PokéNav proved its usefulness multiple times. However, the device performs poorly in areas with particularly strong magnetic fields, like theForbidden Forest. The PokéNav also isn't waterproof, as seen when Max spilled orange juice onto the device inStairway to Devon.

During theEver Grande Conference, several new functions of the PokéNav were revealed. Max used it to keep track of the battle rounds and record statistics on various Trainers likeClark, as seen inShocks and Bonds.

InThe Right Place and The Right Mime,Tracey upgraded Max's PokéNav to allow it to locate theBattle Frontierfacilities.Scott, the owner of the Battle Frontier, also has a PokéNav.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Ruby & Sapphire arc

The PokéNav first appeared inTongue-Tied Kecleon, whereRuby received one fromWally as thanks for helping him catch his first Pokémon, aKecleon. Like in the games, the device contains information regarding the map of theHoenn region, and can view a Pokémon's condition,stats, and currentlevel.

Emerald arc

InInteresting Interactions Involving Illumise,Emerald was also revealed to own a PokéNav, which he used to check the levels and stats of therental Pokémon he used at theBattle Factory.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Ruby was seen with a PokéNav inSomething Happened!!! Let's Go After Pikachu!!.

In the TCG

The following gallery is of cards mentioning or featuring the PokéNav in thePokémon Trading Card Game.

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  PokéNav (EX Ruby & Sapphire 88/109)
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  PokéNav (Celestial Storm 140/168)
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  PokéNav (Celestial Storm 181/168)
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  Scott (EX Emerald 84/106)

In the TFG

In thePokémon Trading Figure Game, the three figuresBrendan,Landon, andSean are based onBrendan's design fromGeneration III games, which includes a PokéNav on his belt. This does not affect the gameplay.

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  Brendan
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  Landon
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  Sean

Merchandise

The PokéNav has been featured in thePokémon Trainer's Kit toy line byBandai, as well as on a pack of card sleeves.

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  Pokémon Trainer's Kit Advance 3 PokéNav toy
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  Item Mania Sleeves (in the lower right)

Trivia

• In Emerald,Scott cannot be called while he is in theBattle Frontier, as the game will state that it is out of the service area. However, any other Trainer may be called from the Battle Frontier, and other Trainers may call the player.
• Early advertisements and articles promotingPokémon Ruby and Sapphire show an early version of the PokéNav. It has a completely different appearance, with a square screen and D-pad, and bears a resemblance to the originalGame Boy.
• Scott owns a red PokéNav which he wears on a black lanyard around his neck, as shown in his official artwork.

In other languages

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