Pokégear/Manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
The Pokégear is often used in Pokémon Adventures, first appearing in the. The Pokégear is the Pokémon world's equivalent of a cellular phone, albeit with more functions such as a Map Card. In addition to the Johto and Kanto Pokédex holders, also possesses one. Cyrus was seen with a special Pokégear that had the Team Galactic symbol around the screen. The Pokégear has seen less usage with the appearances of the Xtransceiver and the Holo Caster.

In addition to its role as a cellular phone, the Pokégear can also be used as a remote control. It played a large role in the development of the Masked Man; this gadget was used to send signals to his Pokémon so that the Masked Man and his alter ego could be in "two places at one time."

Later in the, Ruby explained to Sapphire how a password from the Pokégear is needed to operate an aircar, having learned how to do so from his mentor.