Nintendo NTRRIPKE Instruction Booklet page 4

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What Are Pokémon?
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. In
order to find out more about these creatures, many scientists—such as Professor Elm of New Bark
Town—have dedicated their lives to Pokémon research.
Beginning Your Adventure
One day you are summoned by your neighbor,
Professor Elm... It seems he has a task for you!
"Can you walk beside this Pokémon, outside of its
Poké Ball, to see if this brings any special feelings
or bonds between Pokémon and people?" he
asks, giving you a Pokémon and sending you
to see his friend, Mr. Pokémon, down the
road. As you leave New Bark Town, your
adventure is just beginning...
* Pokémon HeartGold Version uses the clock
feature of the Nintendo DS system. Please
do not change the Nintendo DS system you
are using or change the time setting of your
Nintendo DS system. This will affect many
aspects of your game, including Berry growth,
lucky-number drawings, and other time-
dependent game events. The Pokéwalker™
accessory also uses a clock feature.
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objeCT of The Game
Set Out for Adventure in the Johto Region!
Your adventure in the world of Pokémon will begin in the Johto region, where
you will cross paths with many people. It is only with the help of friends and
the cooperation of your Pokémon that you will be able to complete this
daring adventure.
Catch Many Different Pokémon!
One major goal in the game is to complete your Johto Pokédex by collecting
as many different kinds of Pokémon as you can.
* In order to catch all the Pokémon in the Johto region and complete your Pokédex, you
must trade with the Pokémon HeartGold Version, as well as with other Pokémon versions.
Work together with your friends to get your Pokédex as complete as you can!
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 types of battle will help you and your Pokémon become
better and stronger. Each Pokémon Gym has a very talented Trainer known as the Gym Leader. Only
those who defeat the Gym Leaders will be accepted as true Trainers.
If you are able to beat a Gym Leader, you'll receive an official Pokémon League Badge as evidence
of your impressive victory. Wearing these Badges allows you to use HM Moves that previously could
not be used in the field, even if your Pokémon had learned them. The number of Badges you obtain
determines what level of traded Pokémon will follow your orders. These fights will be tough, but you
must be brave and charge into battle!
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