Trainer Tips

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Trainer Tips (Japanese:お得(とく)な掲示板(けいじばん)useful bulletin boards) aresignboards containing hints and tutorials regarding game elements to aid beginning players in theirjourney. They have appeared in allcore series Pokémon games fromPokémon Red and Blue toPokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. While reading these signs typically serves no other purpose, the player can get the Signboard Starter and Signboard SavvyMedals inPokémon Black 2 and White 2 by reading 5 and 15 different Trainer Tips signs, respectively.

Other signboards containing hints have also appeared in the games. InPokémon X, Y,Pokémon Sun, Moon,Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon,Advanced Tips (Japanese:なるほど掲示板(けいじばん)"I see" bulletin boards) contain more advanced information. InPokémon Sun, Moon,Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon,Island Challenge Markers (Japanese:島巡(しまめぐ)り看板(かんばん)island-visiting signboards) contain information for Trainers on theirisland challenge. All of them are located near barricades that are opened after clearing a trial.

List of Trainer Tips

Pokémon Red, Blue, andYellow

Location	Text
Viridian City	The battle moves ofPokémon are limited by theirPower Points,PP. To replenish PP, rest your tiredPokémon at aPokémon Center!
Viridian City	CatchPokémon and expand your collection! The more you have, the easier it is to fight!
Pewter City	AnyPokémon that takes part inbattle, however short, earnsEXP!
Cerulean City	Pressing B Button duringevolution cancels the whole process.
Celadon City	X Accuracy boosts the accuracy of techniques!Dire Hit jacks up the likelihood of critical hits! Get your items atCeladon Dept. Store!
Celadon City	Guard Spec. protectsPokémon againstspecial attacks such as fire and water! Get your items atCeladon Dept. Store!
Saffron City	NewGreat Ball offers improved capture rates. Try it on those hard-to-catchPokémon.
Saffron City	Full Heal cures allailments like sleep and burns. It costs a bit more, but it's more convenient.
Viridian Forest	WeakenPokémon before attempting capture! When healthy, they may escape!
	For poison, useAntidote! Get it atPokémon Marts!
	If you want to avoid battles, stay away from grassy areas!
	ContactProf. Oak viaPC to get yourPokédex evaluated.
	No stealing ofPokémon from othertrainers! Catch only wildPokémon!
Route 13	Look to the left of that post!
Route 17	AllPokémon are unique. EvenPokémon of the same type and level grow at different rates.
Route 17	Press the A or B Button to stay in place while on a slope.
Safari Zone	Press theStart Button to check remaining time!
	The remaining time declines only while you walk!
	Win a free HM for finding theSecret House!
	Pokémon hide in tall grass! Zigzag through grassy areas to flush them out.
	Zone Exploration Campaign! The Search for theSecret House!
	TheSecret House is still ahead!

Pokémon Gold, Silver, andCrystal

Location	Text
Blackthorn City	APokémon holding aMiracleBerry will cure itself of any status problem.
Route 30	No stealing other people'sPokémon!Poké Balls are to be thrown only at wildPokémon!
Route 34	Berry trees grow newBerries every day. Make a note of which trees bear whichBerries.
National Park	Print outMail by opening it then pressingstart.
Route 36	Pokémonstats vary—even within the same species. Their stats may be similar at first. However, differences will become pronounced as thePokémon grow.
Route 37	UseDig to return to the entrance of any place. It is convenient for exploring caves and other landmarks.
Route 38	If aPokémon is trying toevolve, you can stop it. Press the B Button during evolutions. That startles thePokémon and stops its evolution.
Route 39	UseHeadbutt on trees to shakePokémon out. Different kinds ofPokémon drop out of trees. UseHeadbutt on any tree you see!
Route 43	AllPokémon have pros and cons depending on their types. If their types differ, a higher-levelPokémon may lose in battle. Learn which types are strong and weak against yourPokémon's type.
Celadon City	Guard Spec. protectsPokémon againstspecial attacks such as fire and water! Get your items atCeladon Dept. Store!
Route 13	Look! Right there, at the left side of the post.

Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, andEmerald

Location	Text
Petalburg Woods	AnyPokémon that appears even once in a battle is awarded EXP Points. To raise a weakPokémon, put it at the top of the team list. As soon as a battle starts, switch it out. It will earn EXP Points without being exposed to any harm.
Petalburg Woods	In addition to Hit Points (HP),Pokémon have Power Points (PP) that are used to make moves during battle. If aPokémon runs out of PP, it must be taken to aPokémon Center.
Route 104	In theHoenn region there are pairs ofTrainers who challenge others for 2-on-2Pokémon battles calledDouble Battles. In aDouble Battles, theTrainers must send out twoPokémon, the one at the left of the list and top one. Watch howPokémon are lined up.
Route 106	Advice on catchingPokémon with aRod: Press the A Button if you get a bite.
Route 109	Pokémon at the same level may not always have identical stats.Pokémon raised byTrainers are said to grow stronger than wildPokémon.
Route 110	The foe can be made helpless by paralyzing it or causing it to sleep. It is an important technique forPokémon battles.
Route 110	The items in theBag can be reorganized by pressingSelect.
Route 111	One of the indicators of aPokémon's powerfulness isSp. Atk. It stands for "Special Attack." Likewise,Sp. Def stands for "Special Defense."
Route 113	You may register one of theKey Items in yourBag asselect. Simply pressselect to use the registered item conveniently.
Route 116	If you want to stop aPokémon from evolving, press the B Button while it is trying to evolve. The startledPokémon will stop. This is called an evolution cancel.
Route 116	YourBag has severalPockets. Items you obtain are automatically placed in the appropriatePockets. NoTrainer can afford to be without aBag of their own.
Route 119	Up to sixteen decorations and furniture items can be placed in aSecret Base. Pick your favorite items and create your very ownSecret Base exactly the way you want.

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Location	Text
Pallet Town	Pressstart to open themenu!
Viridian City	The battle moves ofPokémon are limited by theirPower Points, PP. To replenish PP, rest your tiredPokémon at aPokémon Center.
Viridian City	CatchPokémon and expand you collection. The more you have, the easier it is to battle.
Pewter City	AllPokémon that appear in battle, however briefly, earn EXP Points.
Cerulean City	APokémon can be made to hold an item. Some items can even be used by the holdingPokémon in battle.
Celadon City	X Accuracy boosts the accuracy of techniques.Dire Hit jacks up the likelihood of critical hits. Get your items at theCeladon Dept. Store!
Celadon City	Guard Spec. protectsPokémon from status-reduction moves during battle. Get your items at theCeladon Dept. Store!
Saffron City	The newGreat Ball offers improved catching rates. Try it on those hard-to-catchPokémon.
Saffron City	Full Heal cures all ailments like burns, paralysis, poisoning, freezing, and sleep. It costs a bit more, but it's more convenient than buying other items.
Viridian Forest	WeakenPokémon before attempting capture! When healthy, they may escape!
	If yourPokémon are weak and you want to avoid battles, stay away from grassy areas!
	ContactProf. Oak via aPC to get yourPokédex evaluated!
	You can't catch aPokémon that belongs to someone else. ThrowPoké Balls only atwildPokémon to catch them!
Route 13	Useselect to switchitems in theitems window.
Route 13	Look, look! Look to the left of that post!
Route 17	AllPokémon are unique. EvenPokémon of the samePokémon andlevel grow at different rates.
Route 17	Press the B Button to stay in place while on a slope.
Safari Zone	Pressstart to check remaining time.
	The remaining time declines only while you walk.
	Win afree HM for finding theSecret House.
	Pokémon hide in tall grass. Zigzag through grassy areas to flush them out.
	Zone Exploration Campaign! The Search for theSecret House!
	TheSecret House is still ahead.

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, andPlatinum

Location	Text
Route 201	Don't be shy! Talk to anyone and everyone you happen to see. By talking to people,you will get invaluable information and advice.
Route 202	All Pokémon that are involved in a battle earn Exp. Points! The more your Pokémon battle, the stronger they will become.
Route 203	Pokémon moves use energy called Power Points, or PP for short. If the PP of moves runs low, head for any Pokémon Center.
Route 203	If a Pokémon is about to evolve, it can be instantly stopped. Press the B Button during evolution to startle the Pokémon into stopping. That is how evolution can be canceled.
Route 205	The items placed in your Bag are automatically sorted to the appropriate pockets. It's very convenient! It's a Trainer's best friend!
Eterna Forest	In forests and caves, there are many items on the ground that cannot be seen in the murky darkness. Take the time to search carefully!
Route 207	Pokémon may become immobilized if they are asleep or paralyzed. If it happens to your Pokémon, it could be disastrous. If your opponent's Pokémon can't move, it's a big opportunity!
Route 208	After a Berry is planted, watch the color of the soil. If the soil is dark, it means it has plenty of moisture. If the soil is lighter in color, water it with your Sprayduck.
Route 209	You may register one of theKey Items in your Bag for instant use. Simply press the Y button to use the registered item instantly.
Route 211	Even Veterans can get lost inside ofMt. Coronet. Trainers should check their supply of medicine and items before trying to venture through.
Route 212	The items in theBag can be reorganized by pressingselect.
Route 212	If you get stuck in the bog, you can count on being there a while. There's no need to panic. Just struggle and squirm for a bit. Bicycles cannot be ridden on the marshy ground, incidentally.
Route 215	Pokémon attacks are classified as being eitherphysical orspecial. A physical attack is based on the Attack stat of the Pokémon. Likewise, a special attack is based on the Special Attack stat.

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Location	Text
Blackthorn City	Wild Pokémon will appear regularly if you don't run, but walk quietly in the tall grass. If your party Pokémon are tired, it is better to avoid running, and go straight to a Pokémon Center.
Route 30	No stealing other people's Pokémon!Poké Balls are to be thrown only at wild Pokémon!
Ilex Forest	Ilex Forest is so overgrown with trees that you can't see the sky. Please watch out for items that may have been dropped.
Route 34	North toGoldenrod City TheRadio Tower at Goldenrod is giving awayRadio Cards. Answer their questions and receive a Radio Card!
Route 36	The same kind of Pokémon may look the same, but they can grow differently. Their strengths may look the same in the beginning, but those strengths can change as they grow.
Route 37	The moveDig can take you back to the entrance when you use it. If you want to explore a cave or something similar, a Pokémon with Dig will be quite useful.
Route 38	If a Pokémon is trying to evolve, you can stop it. Press the B Button during evolution. That startles the Pokémon and stops its evolution.
Route 39	UseHeadbutt on trees to shake Pokémon out. Different kinds of Pokémon drop out of trees. Use Headbutt on any tree you see!
Route 43	All Pokémon have pros and cons depending on their types. If their types differ, a higher-level Pokémon may lose in battle. Learn which types are strong or weak against your Pokémon's type.
Celadon City	Guard Spec. protects Pokémon from status-reduction moves during battle. Get your items at the Celadon Dept. Store!
Route 13	Look! Right there, at the east side of the post.

Pokémon Black and White

Location	Text
Nimbasa City	Games occur at specific times inBig Stadium andSmall Court! You might be able to have a Pokémon battle with your favorite athlete!
Nimbasa City	The Musical Theater is always looking for participants! You might get more wonderful Props if you participate repeatedly!
Opelucid City	MayorDrayden will teach you if he recognizes you as a strong Trainer. Visit his home to learn the most powerful Dragon-type move!
Route 1	Make an effort to talk to all the people you meet during your journey! Chances are they will have something useful to tell you.
Route 2	Pokémon that participate in battle receive Exp. Points. Have your Pokémon battle often, and make them stronger and stronger!
Route 3	The Pokémon placed in the upper left of the Pokémon list is important! The Pokémon set there is the first out when a Pokémon battle starts!
Pinwheel Forest	A forest is likely to contain many well-hidden items! They may be hard to find, so look carefully!
Route 4	Pokémon have a source of energy for using moves. It's called PP, meaning Power Points. They have PP for each move. When a move has no PP remaining, that Pokémon cannot use that move. That's a good time to head for the Pokémon Center!
Route 5	There are different Cases for each type of item. Items are placed automatically in the correct Case by their type. The name of the Case tells you what type of items will be kept there.
Route 6	You can register certain items with the Y Button to use them easily! Look for a square checkbox beside the name of a Key Item.
Route 7	The number of Exp. Points you get after a battle is based on levels.When your Pokémon is weaker than its opponent, it will get more. But if your Pokémon is stronger, it won't get many.
Route 8	Press SELECT to change the location of items in the Bag! Poink!
Route 9	Try pressing SELECT while organizing your PC Box. It'll let you move your Pokémon around more easily!
Route 12	Even the same kind of Pokémon can have different Abilities. Even if you've caught it before, try to catch another one!
Route 13	While you are using theXtransceiver, if you press left, right, up, or down on the +Control Pad, the appearance of the screen changes in varied ways!
Route 14	Change your type on the Trainer Card to change how other players see you. You'll look different to others in the Union Room and the Tag Log! Match it with your introduction or character to show your individuality!
Route 14	The maximum number of Boxes is now 24! In other words, you can store 720 Pokémon!

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Location	Text
Nimbasa City	Games occur at specific times inBig Stadium andSmall Court! You might be able to have a Pokémon battle with your favorite athlete!
Nimbasa City	The Musical Theater is always looking for participants! You might get more wonderful Props if you participate repeatedly!
Opelucid City	MayorDrayden will teach you if he recognizes you as a strong Trainer. Visit his home to learn the most powerful Dragon-type move!
Route 1	Make an effort to talk to all the people you meet during your journey! Chances are they will have something useful to tell you.
Route 2	Pokémon that participate in battle receive Exp. Points. Have your Pokémon battle often and make them stronger!
Route 3	Tap the yellow button at the top of a PC box to switch to Group Move mode. It lets you move groups of Pokémon in your PC Boxes.
Pinwheel Forest	A forest is likely to contain many well-hidden items! They may be hard to find, so look carefully!
Route 4	Pokémon have a source of energy for using moves. It's called PP, meaning Power Points. They have PP for each move. When a move has no PP remaining, that Pokémon cannot use that move. That's a good time to head for the Pokémon Center!
Route 5	There are different Cases for each type of item. Items are placed automatically in the correct Case by their type. The name of the Case tells you what type of items will be kept there. Also, you can place anything in Free Space, no matter what it is. So you can keep items you often use in one place.
Route 6	You can register certain items with the Y Button to use them easily! Look for a square check box beside the name of a Key Item.
Route 7	The number of Exp. Points you get after a battle is based on levels. When your Pokémon is weaker than its opponent, it will get more. But if your Pokémon is stronger, it won't get as many.
Route 8	Press SELECT to change the location of items in the Bag! Poink!
Route 9	One kind of Pokémon can have different Abilities. Try to catch Pokémon you've already caught before!
Route 12	Try pressing SELECT while organizing your PC Box. It'll let you move your Pokémon around more easily! The more Pokémon you deposit, the more Boxes you'll have.
Route 13	Change your type on the Trainer Card to change how other players see you. You'll look different to others in the Union Room and the Tag Log! Match it with your introduction or character to show your individuality!
Route 14	While you are using theXtransceiver, press a direction on the +Control Pad. The appearance of the screen will change in varied ways!
Route 14	The maximum number of Boxes is now 24! In other words, you can store 720 Pokémon!
Route 19	Make an effort to talk to all the people you meet during your journey! Chances are they will have something useful to tell you.

Pokémon X and Y

Location	Text
Aquacorde Town	Pokémon gain Experience Points and grow stronger by battling.
Santalune City	The first Pokémon to appear in battle will be the one in the upper-left hand corner of the list!
Ambrette Town	Use Pokémon-Amie to spend some quality time with your Pokémon!
Cyllage City	To teach a Pokémon a move from a TM, open your Bag and go the TMs & HMs Pocket. From there, choose the TM that contains the move you want to teach your Pokémon. Once you've done that, you'll be able to select a Pokémon that can learn the move. All that's left is to confirm your selection, and your Pokémon will learn that move!
Shalour City	In Super Training, you can make your Pokémon strong by having them play sports in virtual space!
Dendemille Town	Even when two Pokémon are the same species, it doesn't mean their strength is the same. For example, a Pokémon raised by a Trainer will be stronger than one found in the wild.
Anistar City	Items you've used will move to a place in the Bag where they're easy to reach. Make good use of this mysterious and convenient function!
Couriway Town	Pokémon lured to you by the item Honey or the move Sweet Scent will appear in hordes!
Route 5	There are some buttons that really come in handy! For example, pressing the Y Button will let you use registered items! To register an item, select it in the KEY ITEMS Pocket in your Bag, and then select "REGISTER"!
Route 7	In "Summary," you can change the position of the moves your Pokémon knows. Hold the stylus down on a move, and slide it to the new position!
Route 8	You can change the position of a Pocket in the Bag menu by holding the stylus down on its icon and moving it.
Route 9	You can immediately warp outside a cave you're in by using an Escape Rope!
Route 10	Tap a player's icon on the PSS! Then, tap the name to check that player's profile!
Route 11	When catching a Pokémon, sometimes the Poké Ball you throw will rock only once. This is called a "critical capture," and the more Pokémon you catch, the more likely it will occur.
Route 12	Pokémon can use HM moves even when they aren't feeling well enough to battle!
Route 13	Electric-type Pokémon are immune to paralysis!
Route 15	Grass-type Pokémon are unaffected by powder and spore moves!
Route 17	Some Pokémon may evolve if they gain a level while it is raining.
Route 18	The move Grassy Terrain boosts the power of Grass-type moves by 50%! But it only affects Pokémon that are touching the ground.
Route 19	The move Misty Terrain can cut damage from Dragon-type moves in half! But it only protects Pokémon if they're touching the ground.
Route 22	In a battle, you can check your Pokémon's moves for details like power and accuracy ratings. Just hold down the L Button before selecting a move!

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Location	Text
Petalburg Woods	Any Pokémon that appears even once in a battle is awarded Exp. Points. To raise a weak Pokémon, put it at the top of the team list. As soon as a battle starts, switch it out. It will earn Exp. Points without being exposed to any harm.
Petalburg Woods	In addition to Hit Points (HP), Pokémon have Power Points (PP) that are used to make moves during battle. If a Pokémon runs out of PP, it must be taken to a Pokémon Center.
Route 104	There are pairs of Trainers who challenge others for two-on-two Pokémon battles called Double Battles. In a Double Battle, the Trainers must send out two Pokémon, the ones at the top left and the top right of their list. Pay attention to how you array the Pokémon in your list!
Route 106	The trick to catching Pokémon with arod is to press the A Button as soon as you get a bite.
Route 109	Pokémon at the same level may not always have identical stats. Pokémon raised by Trainers are said to grow stronger than wild Pokémon.
Route 110	You can immobilize the opposing Pokémon by paralyzing it or causing it to sleep. It is an important technique for Pokémon battles.
Route 110	The order of items can be changed by pressing START on the Bag menu.
Route 111	One of the indicators of a Pokémon's potential power is its Sp. Atk stat. Sp. Atk stands for Special Attack. It affects the strength of special moves. Likewise, Sp. Def or Special Defense stat protects against special moves!
Route 113	The Ready button lets you use items quickly. Register items for quick use by opening the Key Items pocket of your Bag and selecting them with the A Button. To use registered items, press the Y Button. You can register up to four items.
Route 116	If you want to stop a Pokémon from evolving, press the B Button while it is trying to evolve. The startled Pokémon will stop. This is called an Evolution cancel.
Route 116	Your Bag has several Pockets. Items you obtain are automatically placed in the appropriate Pockets. No Trainer can afford to be without a Bag.
Route 119	If you get stuck in a Secret Base, use an Escape Rope, and you can be out of your pickle in no time!

Pokémon Sun, Moon,Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

Location	Text
Route 1	Pokémon can gain Exp. Points by battling other Pokémon. Exp. Points help them grow stronger. And your Pokémon will still get Exp. Points even if you catch a Pokémon you are battling against!
Route 1	The Pokémon that will appear first in a battle will be the one that you've put in the top-left position in your Pokémon list.
Route 2	Trying to take another person's Pokémon makes you no different than a thief! Poké Balls are only to be used to try to catch wild Pokémon that have no Trainers!
Melemele Sea	If you find a Pokémon Egg after you've left a regional variant at the nursery, it can hatch into another regional variant of that Pokémon!
Route 4	Even among the same species of Pokémon, individuals will have different strengths. They may not seem too different at first, but as they grow, so too will their differences!
Route 4	When looking at your Pokémon's Summary page, you can change the arrangement of its moves by touching a move, dragging across the lower screen, and dropping it in a new spot.
Route 5	The item known as an Escape Rope can get you out of a cave in an instant if you only use it!
Route 6	Traveling together makes your Pokémon growfriendlier toward you. Some Pokémon even evolve when they grow friendly enough!
Route 8	Pokémon moves are divided into twocategories: physical moves and special moves. A Pokémon's physical moves will do greater damage if the Pokémon has a high Attack stat, while a high Sp. Atk stat makes the Pokémon's special moves stronger.
Route 8	Do you know what the stats describing a Pokémon's strengths mean? "Sp. Atk" is an abbreviation for "Special Attack" and shows how strong special moves will be. "Sp. Def" is an abbreviation of "Special Defense" and shows how well a Pokémon will be able to stand up to special moves.
Route 9	On the screen where you select aRide Pokémon to call, press the +Control Pad icon beside a Pokémon, and you can register that Pokémon to a direction button. Once you've registered a Pokémon, you can call it in no time by pressing that button in the field!
Hano Beach	You can use a TM as many times as you like. By teaching your Pokémon moves of different types, you can ensure that your team will always be able to battle advantageously!
Heahea City	How many Exp. Points you get from a battle depends on the level of the Pokémon you fight. The higher your opponent's level compared to your Pokémon's level, the more Exp. Points your Pokémon will get for defeating it! But the opposite is also true: the lower that your opponent's level is compared to your Pokémon's level, the less Exp. Points your Pokémon will get for defeating it!
Royal Avenue	If you want to stop a Pokémon from evolving, press the B Button while it's trying to evolve. The Pokémon will be startled and stop evolving. This trick is called an Evolution cancel!
Wela Volcano Park	You can use the free space in your Bag to help you better organize your items.
Memorial Hill	If you touch a Pokémon's icon during a Pokémon battle, you can see detailed information about how it will stack up in battle.
Mount Hokulani	The maximum number ofPoké Beans you can collect each day inPoké Pelago is fixed. It's a good idea to collect your fill every day!
Route 10	You can move the icons around on the X menu to place them wherever you'd like. Try to touch one and drag it around!
Route 11	SomeZ-Moves will increase your Pokémon's stats as long as it is enveloped in Z-Power.
Route 12	If you useIsland Scan, you can sometimes find Pokémon that you don't usually meet in Alola! Rumors say that the Pokémon you might meet this way will vary by island and by day!
Route 13	Have you seen numbers on theFestival Plaza icon on the X menu on your lower screen? It shows you how many people are currently connected via local wireless communication.
Tapu Village	Wild Pokémon that appear on Poké Pelago's Isle Abeens sometimes decide to stay with you.
Route 15	If you collect lots of different kinds of Berries, try planting them on Poké Pelago's Isle Aplenny to grow and harvest more.
Route 16	You can drop off up to 18 Pokémon at a time on Poké Pelago's Isle Evelup.
Route 17	Pokémon that you drop off on Poké Pelago's Isle Avue will grow more friendly toward you. But don't leave them in the hot spring baths too long, or they might get overheated! Tap the sign to collect them from the bath!
Poni Wilds	You can even drop off Pokémon Eggs in the hot springs baths on Poké Pelago's Isle Avue.
Poni Plains	There are times when you throw a Poké Ball to catch a Pokémon, and it shakes just once. The more Pokémon you catch, the more likely this curious phenomenon is to occur. Since it makes it more likely you'll be able to catch your target, it's called a critical capture.
Poni Gauntlet	Rumor has it there are some special Z-Moves that only certain Pokémon can use.

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

Location	Text
Viridian City	If you run out of Poké Balls, you can buy more at a Poké Mart!
Route 2	Shake the second controller to call in a Support Trainer! Enjoy your adventure together!
Viridian Forest	Shake your Joy-Con when it's not attached to your system, and you can play with your partner!
	For poison, use Antidote! For paralysis, use Paralyze Heal! Get them at Poké Marts!
	Visit Professor Oak at his research lab to have him check out your progress on your Pokédex!
	If you catch a Pokémon, the Pokémon in your party can earn Exp. Points! If you catch an unusually large Pokémon, you'll get even more Exp. Points! ...Small Pokémon work, too!
	How you try to catch a Pokémon depends on the kind of controller you're using. If you change your controller, you can check the Help option that appears on the Pokémon-catching screen for a quick tutorial!
Pewter City	All the Pokémon in your team can earn Exp. Points, even if they don't fight in a battle. But if you do switch them into a battle, even just for a moment, they'll get more Exp. Points!
Cerulean City	If you press the B Button when a Pokémon is in the middle of evolving, you can make it stop!
Celadon City	X Accuracy boosts a Pokémon's accuracy. Dire Hit boosts the likelihood of critical hits. If you're in the market for items, the Celadon Department Store is your one-stop shop!
Celadon City	Guard Spec. protects Pokémon from having their stats lowered if you use one in a battle. If you're in the market for items, the Celadon Department Store is your one-stop shop!
Route 13	Sort the items in your Bag using the Y Button! You can filter your TMs, too. It's really handy!
Route 13	Look! Right there! Look on the other side of that fenced area!
Route 17	All Pokémon are unique. Even Pokémon of the same species and level grow at different rates...which adds up in time!
Route 17	When you're catching Pokémon, try to throw your Poké Ball inside the colored ring! Get Nice Throws or Great Throws, based on how small the ring is, to make catching Pokémon a breeze!
Saffron City	A Full Heal will cure being asleep, poisoned, burned, frozen... It's pretty full of healing power! It costs more, but it can be easier than buying items like Awakenings and Antidotes separately.
Saffron City	The new Ultra Ball is even better at catching Pokémon than a Great Ball is! Try it on those hard-to-catch Pokémon.

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Location	Text
Route 2	Pokémon can gain Exp. Points by battling other Pokémon. Exp. Points help them grow stronger. And your Pokémon will still get Exp. Points even if you catch a Pokémon you are battling against!
Route 2	Trying to take another person's Pokémon makes you no different than a thief! Poké Balls are only to be used to try to catch wild Pokémon that have no Trainers!
Route 3	You can set up camp on routes, and your Pokémon can earn Exp. Points from camping. Try visiting other people's camps, too, when you find tents along your way.
Route 4	A Pokémon's moves can be physical moves or special moves. A high Attack stat makes physical moves deal more damage, and a high Sp. Atk stat makes special moves deal more damage!
Route 5	Pokémon that appear to be surrounded by a brilliant aura tend to be stronger than others. And when you defeat them, they drop Watts! It seems you become more likely to spot these Brilliant Pokémon the more Pokémon you catch!
Route 6	You can use each Technical Machine, or TM, as many times as you like on your Pokémon. Teach your Pokémon moves of various types to give them an advantage against all kinds of different opponents in battle! Technical Records, or TRs, can only be used one time before they break, however. Be more thoughtful when choosing to use them!
Route 7	If you want to stop a Pokémon from evolving, press the B Button while it's trying to evolve. The Pokémon will be startled and stop evolving. This trick is called an Evolution cancel!
Circhester	The Pokémon species you see recommended in your Pokédex will be updated once you manage to catch them all or when the date changes.
Route 8	Checking out glowing Pokémon Dens in the Wild Area will help you store up Watts! If you climbed all the way up here, you're likely the sort to investigate every nook and cranny. So keep that curiosity alive to search out every last den as you run around the Wild Area, too!
Route 9	There are times when you throw a Poké Ball to catch a Pokémon, and it shakes just once. The more Pokémon you catch, the more likely this curious phenomenon is to occur. Since it makes it more likely you'll be able to catch your target, it's called a critical catch.
Route 10	The Dynamax phenomenon is caused by a special power that originates from within Pokémon, warping the space around them and making them appear far larger than they truly are. Some Pokémon also change appearance upon Dynamaxing. This particular kind of Dynamaxing is also known as Gigantamaxing.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Location	Text
Route 201	Don't be shy! Talk to anyone and everyone you happen to see. By talking to people, you will get invaluable information and advice.
Route 202	The Pokémon that are involved in a battle earn more Exp. Points than the Pokémon on your team that are not involved in the battle! The more your Pokémon battle, the stronger they will become.
Route 203	If a Pokémon is about to evolve, it can be instantly stopped. Press the B Button during Evolution to startle the Pokémon into stopping. That is how Evolution can be canceled.
Route 203	Pokémon moves use energy called Power Points—or PP for short. To replenish PP, head for any Pokémon Center.
Route 205	The items placed in your Bag are automatically sorted to the appropriate pockets. It's very convenient! It's a Trainer's best friend!
Eterna Forest	In forests and caves, there are many items on the ground that can't be seen in the murky darkness. Take the time to search carefully!
Route 207	Pokémon may become immobilized if they are asleep or paralyzed. If it happens to your Pokémon, it could be disastrous. If your opponent's Pokémon can't move, it's a big opportunity!
Route 208	After a Berry is planted, watch the color of the soil. If the soil is dark, it means it has plenty of moisture. If the soil is lighter in color, water it with your Sprayduck.
Amity Square	In Amity Square, you can use the Right Stick to move the camera around and view your walking partner Pokémon as much as you'd like! You can also reset the camera to its original state by pressing and holding down on the Right Stick.
Amity Square	In Amity Square, you can press the + Button or the - Button to gather up all your Pokémon that are playing there. Just press and hold the + Button or - Button to let your Pokémon return to what they were doing!
Route 209	You may register Key Items in your Bag to shortcut buttons for instant use. Simply press the corresponding button to use the registered item instantly.
Route 211	Even Veterans can get lost inside of Mount Coronet. Trainers should check their supply of medicine and items before trying to venture through.
Route 212	The items in the Bag can be reorganized by pressing the X Button and sorting them in various orders.
Route 212	If you get stuck in the bog, you can count on being there awhile. There's no need to panic. Just struggle and keep trying to move around for a bit. Bicycles cannot be ridden on marshy ground, incidentally.
Route 215	Pokémon attacks are classified as being either physical or special. A physical attack is based on the Attack stat of the Pokémon. Likewise, a special attack is based on the Sp. Atk stat.

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List of Advanced Tips

Pokémon X and Y

Location	Text
Snowbelle City	Eevee is a Pokémon with great potential. Try experimenting with many things, such as certain locations, times of day, and Evolution stones.
Route 8	I see! You can use the move Rock Smash! Use Rock Smash to break rocks, and you'll sometimes find Pokémon or items!
Azure Bay	You can cast a fishing line from a Pokémon's back when using Surf to move across the water!
Route 14	A Pokémon with the Scrappy Ability can hit a Ghost type with Fighting- or Normal-type moves!
Route 16	With the Keen Eye Ability, the Pokémon's accuracy can't be lowered! Keen Eye also lets the Pokémon ignore any boosts to the opposing Pokémon's evasiveness.
Route 20	You can check the moves for any of your Pokémon right from inside the PC Box!
Route 21	If you use Trick Room again after it's already been used, everything goes back to normal. The fastest Pokémon once again gets to act first!

Pokémon Sun, Moon,Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

Location	Text
Route 1	If you haveTauros smash any boulders in your way, you may be able to reach new areas! You could even try exploringTen Carat Hill, which lies near the Pokémon Research Lab.
Konikoni City	Eevee is a Pokémon bursting with possibilities. Take it to different places, or even try some Evolution stones on it!
Mount Hokulani	You can retake the photo for yourTrainer Passport anytime that you want to. It will also be updated for you whenever you change yourclothes or your hairstyle.
Poni Wilds	There are shops inFestival Plaza where you can getBottle Caps andGold Bottle Caps. Gather as many as you can, and get down to someHyper Training!

List of Island Challenge Markers

Pokémon Sun, Moon,Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

Location	Text
Route 3	Congratulations on clearing the trial inVerdant Cavern! Now it's time to take on yourisland challenge while taking full advantage of yourZ-Power! But remember, if you try using Z-Power and yourmove misses, it still counts as having used up your Z-Power. So you'll be out of luck after that!
Route 3	Explore themeadow carefully, and you may find that there's more to it than meets the eye!
Route 8	If you let your Pokémonevolve, they will grow stronger, but the timing for when they learn newmoves will also change quite a bit. If you hope to complete theisland challenge, think well on your partner's strengths!
Route 12	Try pressing the Y Button while checking out your Pokémon'sSummary page. You'll be able to see how itsbase stat points are distributed on the graph that appears. This bit of advice comes directly from your very ownCaptain Sophocles.

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Pokémon the Series

Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver

InThe Psychic Sidekicks!,Ash andhis friends came across a Trainer Tips sign that advised them to usePsychic Pokémon against theGhost Pokémon lurking in the forest they were currently in.

Trivia

In the entrance to theSafari Zone inPokémon Ruby, Sapphire, andEmerald, a sign in the Western versions contains a "Safari Zone Trainer Tip". In the original Japanese version, this sign only contains "useful information for the Safari Zone" (サファリゾーンの　おとくな　じょうほう), and is not a "useful bulletin board" (おとくな　けいじばん) like the other Trainer Tips.

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Safari Zone Trainer Tip! ThrowPokéblocks at wildPokémon to make them less likely to flee.

In thePokémon Diamond and Pearl demo, the Trainer Tips signs onRoute 203 are replaced with different text. Additionally, the first line of each are written using "Trainer Tip" in the singular rather than "Trainer Tips" in the plural.

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Trainer Tip! All Pokémon that are involved in a battle earn Exp. Points! When those Exp. Points reach a certain amount, the Pokémon levels up and becomes stronger!
Trainer Tip! A Pokémon's health is called its Hit Points (HP). Be careful: if your Pokémon's HP hits 0, it will no longer be able to battle!

The text for one Advanced Tips sign and one Trainer Tips are present in the internal data of Pokémon Sun and Moon but are not actually used in-game. Both pieces of text are located between the text for signs onAkala Island, and were removed from the game files in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

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Advanced Tips Check out theOptions menu on your lower screen sometime. From there, you can change game settings like whether or not to send newly caught Pokémon to yourPC Boxes when your team is full!
Trainer Tips There is a Pokémon that only evolves when it feels a lot of affection for its Trainer. UsePokémon Refresh often to care for your Pokémon and encourage their affection!

InPokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, one of theRotom Pokédex's lines has it question what the difference is between Trainer Tips and Advanced Tips.

In other languages

Trainer Tips!


Language		Title
Japanese		お得(とく)な　掲示板(けいじばん)！Otokuna keijiban!
Chinese	Cantonese	有用的告示板！Yáuhyuhng dīk gousihbáan!
Chinese	Mandarin	有用的告示板！Yǒuyòng de gàoshìbǎn!* 有用的公告牌！Yǒuyòng de gōnggàopái!*
French		Conseils aux Dresseurs !
German		Tipps für Trainer
Italian		Consigli utili
Korean		정보 나눔 게시판!Jeongbo nanum gesipan!
Spanish		¡Pistas para Entrenadores!

Advanced Tips!


Language		Title
Japanese		なるほど　掲示板(けいじばん)！Naruhodo keijiban!
Chinese	Cantonese	「原來如此！」告示板！"Yùhnlòih yùhchí!" gousihbáan!
Chinese	Mandarin	「原來如此！」告示板！"Yuánlái rúcǐ!" gàoshìbǎn!* 原来如此公告牌！Yuánlái rúcǐ gōnggàopái!*
French		C'est élémentaire !^XY Astuce !^SMUSUM
German		Gewusst wie!
Italian		Bacheca Tuttochiaro
Korean		역시 게시판!Yeoksi gesipan!
Spanish		¿Sabías que...?

Island Challenge Marker


Language		Title
Japanese		島巡(しまめぐ)り　看板(かんばん)！Shimameguri kanban!
Chinese	Cantonese	諸島巡禮告示牌！Jyūdóu chèuhnláih gousihpàaih
Chinese	Mandarin	諸島巡禮告示牌！ / 诸岛巡礼提示牌！Zhūdǎo xúnlǐ gàoshìpái
French		Balise du Tour des Îles
German		Inselwanderschafts-Schild
Italian		Insegna del giro delle isole
Korean		섬 순례 간판!Seom sullye ganpan!
Spanish		Cartel del recorrido insular

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Contents

List of Trainer Tips

Pokémon Red, Blue, andYellow

Pokémon Gold, Silver, andCrystal

Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, andEmerald

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, andPlatinum

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Pokémon Black and White

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon X and Y

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Pokémon Sun, Moon,Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

List of Advanced Tips

Pokémon X and Y

Pokémon Sun, Moon,Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

List of Island Challenge Markers

Pokémon Sun, Moon,Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

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Pokémon the Series

Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver

Trivia

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