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Professor Oak is a famous Pokémon researcher, and he's currently doing research on Pokémon Island. He has invited you to take pictures of Pokémon. The pictures would be used to complete the report.

You are equipped with nothing but a camera and a vehicle, known as the "Zero-One". There are 6 courses that contain a total of 63 Pokémon. Each time you go through a course you are equipped with film good for 60 shots.