Currency

A currency (Japanese: currency) is a particular kind of money that can be used to pay for goods and services. Money is typically either held physically in the form of s or s, or digitally in the form of a balance. The primary currency featured in the Pokémon world is the Pokémon Dollar ($) and the yen (円), which has been featured in some form in the core series games, Pokémon the Series, and the Pokémon Adventures manga. The feature a variety of different currencies, with some having a that can be purchased with real money.
==In the core series games==
===Pokémon Dollars===
Pokémon Dollars () are the primary currency used in the Pokémon world of the core series games. In the original Japanese versions, it is instead known as the (円), except in the Orre region, where Pokémon Dollars are also used in the Japanese versions. It is primarily obtained as prize money from winning Pokémon battles against another Pokémon Trainer and used to buy items from Poké Marts.
===Exchangeable items and valuable items===
:Main articles: Exchangeable item and valuable item
Exchangeable items are items that serve no practical purpose aside from being traded for another item or some sort of service. Valuable items are items that serve no practical purpose aside from being sold; most exchangeable items are also valuable items.
===Other currencies===
The following currencies have also appeared in the core series games. For the most part, they cannot be exchanged for Pokémon Dollars directly, but can be used to obtain items that in turn could be sold for Pokémon Dollars in a one-way exchange.
* s are utilized to play the various games of the Game Corners throughout the Pokémon world as well as to obtain and collect the various Game Corner prizes available. Coins can be bought at the price of 20 per Coin.
* Volcanic ash can be exchanged for flutes and furniture in , , .
* Poké Coupons (pt/pts.) are used as currency in Mt. Battle and Pokétopia in , , and . Due to both of these locations being battle facilities, they are analogous to Battle Points.
* Berry Powder can be made from in Berry Crush and exchanged for vitamins and herbal medicine in .
* Battle Points (BP) (introduced in ) are used as currency in numerous battle facilities, such as the Battle Frontiers of Hoenn and Sinnoh/Johto, as well as the Battle Subway and Pokémon World Tournament in Unova, the Battle Maison in Kalos/Hoenn, the Battle Tree and the Mantine Surf in Alola, and the in Galar.
* Spheres are used to trade with vendors in the Underground and Grand Underground in , , .
* Castle Points (CP) are used to get power-ups and items at the Battle Castle in .
* Watts (W) are used as a currency in the Pokéwalker and in . In the Pokéwalker, they are needed to use the Poké Radar and Dowsing Machine, as well as to unlock new . In Pokémon Sword and Shield, they are used to pay for certain things in the Wild Area and the Isle of Armor.
* Athlete Points (P) can be used to get various items at the Pokéathlon Dome in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions.
* were used as a form of currency in the . They could be earned by performing certain actions and could be used to unlock additional areas and rows in the Garden.
* were used as a form of currency in the Dream World. They could be used to buy Décor.
* Poké Miles (PM) can be exchanged for various items in , from a specific NPC at Lumiose City and Mauville City. They can also be used at the PokéMileage Club on the Pokémon Global Link to buy various items or to play attractions.
* Festival Coins (FC) can be used at the Festival Plaza in . They can be used at the facilities to access various services, or to buy fashion items or facilities from visitors in Festival Plaza.
* Poké Beans are a currency in Poké Pelago in . They can be used to feed Pokémon and develop Poké Pelago.
* (P) are a currency in . They can be exchanged for other currencies in the core series games for the Nintendo Switch.
* Merit Points (MP) are a currency in that can be obtained by finding Lost Satchels and exchanged for items.
* League Points (LP) are a secondary currency required to craft TMs using the TM Machine in . At most vendors, they can also be used in place of Pokémon Dollars at a 1:1 exchange rate.
* Blueberry Points (BP) are a special currency used at the Blueberry Academy in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Pikachu and Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS===
In the s Pokémon Pikachu and Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS, watts (W) are used in order to collect and unlock gifts for Pikachu. In Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS, they can also be sent to to receive an item.
===Hey You, Pikachu!===
In Hey You, Pikachu!, Pika Points are used as currency. Its symbol is an outline of 's head with a letter "P" in the middle. They are obtained at the end of each day, and can be used at 's shop to buy items.
===Pokémon Channel===
In Pokémon Channel, Poké is used as currency. Its symbol is 's head with a letter "P" in the middle. It is obtained by answering questions correctly on Quiz Wobbuffet and Eggzamination: Hatch Up!, and used to purchase items and bus passes from Shop 'N Squirtle.
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
The uses Poké as its main form of currency, to purchase items or services in town or dungeons.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, Gold Bars were introduced as a form of currency solely used at Glorious Gold in exchange for Poké or valuable items.
===PokéPark series===
In PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, Berries are used to purchase various items and services.
===Pokémon Trading Card Game Online===
In the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online, the three currencies were Trainer Tokens, Event Tickets, and Tournament Keys. Event Tickets were a premium currency that could be purchased with real money.
===Pokémon Conquest===
In Pokémon Conquest, gold is used as the currency to pay for items, ponigiri, and various other services at kingdom locations, or during certain s.
===Pokémon Shuffle===
In Pokémon Shuffle, the three currencies are:
* , used to play stages. Hearts regenerate automatically over time.
* , used to purchase just before starting a stage, and sometimes used in place of Hearts to play a stage.
* , used to purchase various items, as well as exchange for Hearts or Coins. Jewels are a premium currency that can be purchased with real money.
===Pokémon Rumble series===
In Pokémon Rumble World and Pokémon Rumble Rush, the two currencies are Ⓟ in Rumble World and (Coins) in Rumble Rush, and Poké Diamonds. Poké Diamonds are a premium currency that can be purchased with real money.
===Pokémon Picross===
In Pokémon Picross, the two currencies are:
* , consumed when filling squares during a . Energy regenerates automatically over time.
* , which can be spent to unlock additional areas, or to immediately restore tired Pokémon. Picrites are a premium currency that could be purchased with real money.
===Pokémon Duel===
In Pokémon Duel, the three currencies are:
* Energy, consumed to play single-player quests or player-versus-player League Matches. Energy regenerates automatically over time.
* Coins, used alongside materials to level up figures through .
* s, which can be spent at the in exchange for new Plates or Figures. Gems are a premium currency that could be purchased with real money.
===Pokémon GO===
In Pokémon GO, the five currencies are:
* PokéCoins, redeemed for several different kinds of items and upgrades in the Shop, or for clothing in the menu. PokéCoins are a premium currency that can be purchased with real money.
* , used alongside Candy to power up Pokémon. It can also be used to Pokémon, purify , and add a second to Pokémon.
* , used alongside Stardust to power up Pokémon.
* Mega Energy/Primal Energy, used to induce or Primal Reversion.
* Max Particles, used to participate in Max Battles and unlock or level up Max Moves.
===Pokémon: Magikarp Jump===
In Pokémon: Magikarp Jump, the three currencies are Coins, Diamonds, and Exchange Tickets. Diamonds and Exchange Tickets are premium currencies that can be purchased with real money.
===Pokkén Tournament DX===
In Pokkén Tournament DX, Poké Gold (PG) is used as the currency to acquire items for the player or in My Town.
===Pokémon UNITE===
In Pokémon UNITE, the three currencies are:
* Aeos coins, which can buy Pokémon licenses, battle items, and held items.
* Aeos tickets, which can buy fashion items, battle and held items, and other items such as boost cards and item enhancers.
* Aeos gems, which can buy licenses, fashion items, boost and rename cards, energy tanks, and Holowear. Aeos gems are a premium currency that can be purchased with real money.
===Pokémon Quest===
In Pokémon Quest, the two currencies are:
* Battery charges, which are used to go on expeditions. Battery charges regenerate automatically over time.
* PM Tickets, which are used to purchase decorations, box expansions, and downloadable content. 
===Pokémon Masters EX===
In Pokémon Masters EX, the four currencies are:
* , which is consumed to play certain battles. Stamina regenerates automatically over time.
* , which are used to upgrade and buy items in the .
* s, a premium currency divided into two sub-categories: non-paid gems, obtained by playing the game, which are used to for additional sync pairs or refill Stamina, and paid gems, purchased with real money, which are used similarly to non-paid gems, as well as for using exclusive scouts and purchasing items to support hatching s.
* s, which periodically grant various item rewards at certain milestones.
===Pokémon Café ReMix===
In Pokémon Café ReMix, the two currencies are:
* Stamina, used to attempt orders. Stamina regenerates automatically over time.
* Golden acorns, which can be redeemed for various things. Golden acorns are a premium currency that can be purchased with real money.
===Pokémon Trading Card Game Live===
In the Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, the three currencies are Coins, Crystals, and Credits.
===Pokémon Sleep===
In Pokémon Sleep, the four currencies are:
* , used to level up and evolve Pokémon.
* Sleep points, which can be exchanged in the for items.
* Diamonds, which can be exchanged in the Shop for items. Diamonds are a premium currency that can be purchased with real money.
* Dream Shard, used to expand the size of the pot, level up Pokémon and pay for some features.
==In animation==
===Pokémon the Series===
The was featured in early episodes of . It was generally localized as the in the English dub.
==In the manga==
The has appeared in The Electric Tale of Pikachu and Pokémon Adventures. In Pokémon Adventures, it was generally localized as either the Pokémon Dollar or the .
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