Pokemon Silver
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Game Freak
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Nintendo
Released On:
06 Apr 2001
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045496460846 (Germany
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Media #:
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DMG P AAXD (Germany
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a monster-collecting RPG where players embark on an adventure to discover new Pokémon. You'll choose a starter Pokémon and explore a world where the in-game time and special events are tied to the real-world clock.
Story
Your Adventure Begins
In this world live creatures called Pokémon. Humans and Pokémon have lived, worked, and played together in harmony for ages. Nevertheless, there are still numerous mysteries surrounding them.
Many scientists, such as Professor Elm of New Bark Town, have dedicated their lives to Pokémon research to find out more about these strange and marvelous creatures.
Recently, Professor Elm received mail from an acquaintance, Mr. Pokémon, saying, "I've discovered something fantastic! Please come and see it!!!" Professor Elm was too busy to leave his lab. He called a friend, a young boy named Silver, to help him.
Professor Elm asked Silver to go in his place and see what Mr. Pokémon had discovered. Always kind and curious, Silver agreed to help.
The Professor then showed Silver three Pokémon and said, "Choose one of these Pokémon to take along with you." Silver was thrilled, as this was the first Pokémon Silver had ever had!
Just then, Silver noticed someone lurking in the shadows outside, watching through the window. It appeared to be a boy about the same age as Silver. Silver decided to go outside to talk to him.
When Silver approached the boy, he pushed him backwards, saying, "What are you looking at?!" You are about to find out who this strange boy was and what Mr. Pokémon discovered.
Game Clock
You can set the game's built-in clock to match the time in the real world. If you play the game at night, it will also be night in the game. You may be able to find some Pokémon that come out only at that time.
There are also things in the game, such as "Tuesday Events." You can participate in the event only if you play on the specified day.
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
If you are playing Pokémon Gold or Silver in the United States, Daylight Saving Time (DST) may be in effect. For most of the US, DST begins at 2:00 a.m. on the first Sunday of April and lasts until 2 a.m. on the last Sunday of October.
Some areas of the United States do not observe Daylight Saving Time. Please check your local time when entering the time in Pokémon Gold or Silver.
When Daylight Saving Time changes in real life, you should talk to your Mom face-to-face in the game to change the clock setting.
How to Play
OBJECT OF THE GAME
Catch all kinds of Pokémon! Your goal is to complete your POKÉDEX by collecting many different kinds of Pokémon. When you catch a Pokémon, its data is automatically recorded in your POKÉDEX.
Professor Oak, another Pokémon researcher, invented the POKÉDEX. Use the PC to contact him occasionally to have him rate how complete your POKÉDEX is.
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In order to catch all the Pokémon and complete your POKÉDEX, you must trade with other versions of the Pokémon game. Work together with your friends to get your POKÉDEX as complete as possible!
THE WORLD OF POKÉMON
Try to become the best trainer ever! Another goal is to improve your skills as a Pokémon Trainer. During your adventures, you'll battle Wild Pokémon, as well as other trainers. Both battles will help you and your Pokémon become stronger.
There are also Pokémon Gyms in this world, each with a very talented trainer known as the Gym Leader. Only those who can defeat the Gym Leaders will be accepted as true trainers. However, the Gym Leaders have very powerful Pokémon that will be difficult to defeat. It will be a tough fight, but you must be brave and charge into battle!
STARTING THE GAME
Continue
Continue playing from the last place where you saved.
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See pg. 16 for more information on saving your game.
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To erase your saved data, go to the Title Screen, then simultaneously press ➕ on the ➕ Control Pad, SELECT and the B Button.
Option
Change certain game settings, such as text speed and battle style. Press ➕ and ➕ on the ➕ Control Pad to select a setting, then press ➕ and ➕ to change it.
Text Speed
Set the speed at which the text will appear to FAST, MID or SLOW.
Battle Scene
Turn battle animations ON or OFF.
Battle Style
Choose one of these battle styles to use when fighting Pokémon Trainers.
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Shift: You may switch Pokémon when your opponent's Pokémon has fainted.
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Set: When your opponent's Pokémon has fainted, you will continue to battle with the currently selected Pokémon.
Sound
Choose either MONO or STEREO.
Set the darkness for printing to LIGHTEST, LIGHTER, NORMAL, DARKER or DARKEST.
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See pg. 47 for information on printing.
Menu Account
Turn the descriptions of commands that appear on the Menu Screen ON or OFF.
Frame
Select a design to appear around the edges of different screens.
THE MENU SCREEN
When you are in the field, press START to bring up the Menu Screen. Use the + Control Pad to choose an option, then press the A Button.
POKÉDEX
Information is recorded here about Pokémon you see or catch. In addition to reviewing their data, you can listen to their cries and check out where they live. The last Pokémon you view before closing your POKéDEX will be the first to appear the next time you open it.
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See pg. 47 for information on printing out your POKEDEX.
Search
Press START to enter Search Mode. You can then search for Pokémon by type, such as Water-type or Fire-type.
Option
Press SELECT to change how the Pokémon are displayed. You can choose to display them in numerical order or alphabetically. Additional ways to display your Pokémon may become available as you progress through the game.
Pokémon
View your Pokémon's stats and change their order in the battle lineup.
Stats
Display the status of each of your Pokémon: current level, experience points, etc. on three separate pages. Press and on the Control Pad to flip through the pages and press and to switch Pokémon.
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Type: Display the Pokémon's type. There are more than 10 types.
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Exp Points: Display the Pokémon's current number of Experience Points. As Experience Points increase, so does the Pokémon's level.
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Status: Display the Pokémon's current status.
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HP: Display current HP and maximum HP for the Pokémon (see pg. 27).
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PP: Display current PP and maximum PP for the Pokémon (see pg. 27).
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OT: Display the name of the person who originally caught the Pokémon (OT is short for "Original Trainer.")
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ID No.: Display the ID Number of the Pokémon's Original Trainer. A lottery is held at the Radio Tower using these ID Numbers (see pg. 19).
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The Pokémon's attack power, defense power, special attack power, special defense power and speed will also be displayed.
Switch
Change the way your Pokémon are arranged in the battle lineup. Press + and on the + Control Pad to move the cursor to the Pokémon you want to switch the currently selected Pokémon with, then press the A Button.
MOVE
View your Pokémon's MOVES and PP. Press + and + on the + Control Pad to scroll through your Pokémon.
Item
Give items to Pokémon to use immediately or to hold for later.
Pack
Display a list of the items you have. Items are automatically divided up according to their types and put into one of the Pack's four pockets. There are also items that you can give to Pokémon to hold.
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Items: This pocket holds general items, such as POTION, ANTIDOTE and REPEL.
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Controls
+ Control Pad
Move around in the field; Move the cursor on menu screens
A Button
Select a command; Talk to a person in front of you; Check out an item in front of you; Scroll through text (when ▾ appears)
SELECT
Arrange items; Change a Pokémon's MOVE during battle; Use items in the SEL BUTTON
START
Bring up the menu when in the field
B Button
Cancel a command
Tips & Maps
Catching Water-type Pokémon
Water-type Pokémon may appear when crossing a lake or ocean, or by using a Fishing Rod near water.
Bug-Catching Contest
Participate in the Bug-Catching Contest held several times a week at a certain park to catch rare Pokémon.
Using HEADBUTT on trees
Using HEADBUTT while facing a tree might make a Wild Pokémon tumble down.
Pokémon appearing at different times of day
Different Pokémon appear at different times of day (MORN, DAY, or NITE), based on the in-game clock, so revisit areas at various times.
Raising weak Pokémon
To raise weak Pokémon, place them first in your battle lineup, then immediately switch them out; they will still receive a portion of Experience Points if you win.
Traded Pokémon grow fastest
Pokémon received from a trade gain a larger-than-normal portion of Experience Points when they win a battle.
Enemies & Characters
Violet City Gym's Falkner
Increases the attack power of your Pokémon. Allows you to use Flash, even outside of battle.
Azalea Town Gym's Bugsy
Causes all Pokémon of Level 30 and below to obey you, even if you got them in a trade. Allows you to use CUT, even outside of battle.
Goldenrod City Gym's Whitney
Increases your Pokémon's speed. Allows you to use STRENGTH, even when outside of battle.
Ecruteak City Gym's Morty
Causes all Pokémon of Level 50 and below to obey you, even if you got them in a trade. Allows you to use SURF, even when outside of battle.
Cianwood City Gym's Chuck
Causes all Pokémon of Level 70 and below to obey you, even if you got them in a trade. Allows you to use FLY, even when outside of battle.
Olivine City Gym's Jasmine
Increases your Pokémon's defensive power.
Mahogany Town Gym's Pryce
Strengthens your Pokémon's special attack and special defense. Allows you to use WHIRLPOOL, even when outside of battle.
Blackthorn City Gym's Clair
Causes all Pokémon to obey you. Allows you to use WATERFALL, even when outside of battle.
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