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Title: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: KillerChair on November 04, 2010, 02:08:58 PM
I saw this pokemon skins thread and it became a pokemon discussion thread.
And Ivory said we would "almost" need a seperate thread for it.
And i (as a pokemon fan) do not agree on the "almost" part.

Ill start with saying that the 5th generation pokemon are totally sucky  :mrgreen:



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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on November 04, 2010, 02:16:48 PM
Hey, I'm a huge Pokemon fan too!

I'll start by saying 5 Gen Pokemon are a huge improvement over Gen 3 & 4 in terms of the sucky to good designs ratio.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: CutmanMike on November 04, 2010, 02:36:57 PM
I thought that until I saw the cog pokemon, and how it's evolved state barely changes  :?

Also the amount of GENERIC DINOSAUR LOOKING THING WITH BLADES ON THEIR ARMS is getting ridiculous.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on November 04, 2010, 02:45:47 PM
Sorry, nothing you can say can possibly top this horror of gen 4.
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: KillerChair on November 04, 2010, 02:51:27 PM
Dont get me started on Probopass -.-
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: CutmanMike on November 04, 2010, 04:15:38 PM
Probopass at least defeated Alakazam in the moustache growing evolution contest
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on November 04, 2010, 04:34:12 PM
Here's my evidence for V5 sucking...

Gear.

Enough said.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mr. X on November 04, 2010, 04:59:01 PM
This thing does not look like a Pokemon.

http://spriters-resource.com/ds/pokemonblackwhite/sheet/34997

My problem with most of the newer Pokemon is that they don't resemble anything.  Gen 1 and 2 all looked at least somewhat like real creatures.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on November 04, 2010, 05:00:12 PM
It looks like a terrible fan pokemon... or a strange cross between heatran and gardevoir.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on November 04, 2010, 05:52:03 PM
Like I said in the other thread. Gen 1 and 2 Pokemon were designed at the same time and made to be together. I really hated Gen 4 since it butchered a lot of designs. For instance, Rhydon is awesome. Rhyperior is not.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mr. X on November 04, 2010, 06:26:02 PM
I know you said it.  I'm just saying gen 3 and after look like crap.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on November 04, 2010, 06:57:32 PM
Not all of them. Some of them like Deoxys and Groudon are awesome and some like Wailmer are so silly they're good.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mr. X on November 04, 2010, 07:21:41 PM
True, wailmer and wailord are pretty awesome.  Actually, gen 3 wasn't too bad.  After that, they're really weird.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on November 04, 2010, 07:26:13 PM
To be fair, every generation had its up and downs.  It's just that the downs come more apparent after gen 2, but especially in gen 4.

To also be fair. EVERY. SINGLE. POKEMON. HAS. A. FAN. BASE.
Even Probopass and Lickylicky.

Pokemon is very spread out. I just happen to camp in the fanbase that preferred Generation 1 and 2.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on November 04, 2010, 08:15:42 PM
Hey guys. You know Gear?
Well guess what.
(http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/b/bc/081.png)(http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/a/a1/Spr_4d_082.png)(http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/6/68/050.png)(http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/8/81/051.png)
DEAL WITH IT.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mr. X on November 04, 2010, 08:22:41 PM
What's this gear thing everybody has been talking about?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on November 04, 2010, 08:38:19 PM
Gear (http://serebii.net/pokedex-bw/599.shtml)

Then there's it's equally retarded evolutions, GiGear and GiGiGear
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on November 04, 2010, 08:43:58 PM
If GiGear and GiGiGear are retarded, so are Magneton and Dugtrio.
Not to mention Doduo and Dodrio.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mr. X on November 04, 2010, 08:48:08 PM
No, Gear is worse.  The others are just adding more of the original Pokemon on.  This thing takes the original Pokemon and adds various gears (without faces) in random locations and the spiked ring thing.  It looks like somebody just threw a box of junk on the floor and said "there's your new Pokemon.  97 to go!"
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on November 04, 2010, 08:57:12 PM
Now there's 649 pokemon and about 15 of those you need to go to events for  :cry:

but that's a seriously retarded name... I get it. GiGear=giga, okay, but GiGiGear? Add another Gi to add an extra 4000 to it's power levels or something?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on November 04, 2010, 09:32:13 PM
Oh, right. The only legendaries I don't really like are the ones on clouds.
Seriously. They're just recolors and slight edits! That's it!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Blueiscooltoo on November 04, 2010, 10:48:22 PM
they look like those guys on the airman stage.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: KillerChair on November 04, 2010, 11:43:27 PM
Have you seen the amazing icecream cone pokemon yet?
http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/583.shtml (http://www.serebii.net/pokedex-bw/583.shtml)
I would nom it... but its not a pokemon.

I do agree on the electric spider and the flying squirrel... but they should look more pokemon like.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on November 05, 2010, 12:05:07 AM
What the hell are you talking about, KC? The flying squirrel is Pachirisu, essentially!
And the spider is fine, too. It looks plenty like a Pokemon.

The STRANGEST Pokemon from Generation V is probably the fetus in the goo.
(http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/4/42/579Rankurusu.png)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on November 05, 2010, 12:15:44 AM
Speaking of which. The Pikachu family is fine. but I'm tired off all these stupid little clones. Plusle and Minum are gimmicks for team battle and are essentially pichu clones in terms of looks. Pachirisu is squirrel pikachu, and the new one is a flying squirrel Pachirisu that I swear looks like it should have evolved from it. (along with that luvdisc 2.0 for luvdisc)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mr. X on November 05, 2010, 12:23:06 AM
Quote from: "Korby"
What the hell are you talking about, KC? The flying squirrel is Pachirisu, essentially!
And the spider is fine, too. It looks plenty like a Pokemon.

The STRANGEST Pokemon from Generation V is probably the fetus in the goo.
(http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/4/42/579Rankurusu.png)

I beg to differ.

http://spriters-resource.com/ds/pokemonblackwhite/sheet/34988

This guy literally looks like crap.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on November 05, 2010, 12:26:51 AM
He looks more like an animated fruit cake that has mold on it, to be honest.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mr. X on November 05, 2010, 12:27:48 AM
He looks like crap from somebody who has just eaten a fruit cake.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: TrueTenguMan on November 05, 2010, 02:56:29 AM
Yeah... can't wait for gen VI huh guys? They'll have roaches with nuclear sacks and samurai bunnies that breath chocolate covered dinner mints.
Quote from: "Mr.X"
I'm just saying gen 3 and after look like crap

What the %^$& you got against Nuzleaf and Shiftry X? :evil:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on November 05, 2010, 03:10:44 AM
My favorite Pokemon family is from Gen 3, actually.
Duskull family!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on November 05, 2010, 03:19:53 AM
I'm bored and I can name all my favorite pokemon.
Pidgeot, Sandslash, Ninetales, Venomoth, Dewgong, Eevee, Vaporeon, Articuno, Dragonair, Furret, Skiploom, Espeon, Houndoom, Kingdra, Donphan, Suicune, Breloom, Mawile, Flygon, Altaria, Yanmega, Glaceon, Froslass, Doredia and Denchura,
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: KillerChair on November 05, 2010, 02:56:43 PM
Houndoom ^^ <3
Also one of my favorites.

My pokemon team in Soul silver:
Scizor (awesomeness)
Heracross (love bug pokemon ^^)
Lanturn (electric fish! :D)
Houndoom (awesome hound and it varies the types in my team)
Crobat (needed an awesome poison type)
Dugtrio (wanted a ground type)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on November 05, 2010, 03:40:10 PM
Grovyle
Sudowoodo
Deoxys
Croagunk
Yellow Devil
Marshtomp
Gible
Lapras
Feebas
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: KillerChair on November 05, 2010, 04:40:26 PM
Quote from: "Yellow Devil"
Grovyle
Sudowoodo
Deoxys
Croagunk
Yellow Devil
Marshtomp
Gible
Lapras
Feebas

If Lapras and Feebas are left out of that list... they are all (descently) humanoid looking  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on November 05, 2010, 04:48:28 PM
Lapras and Feebas are god-damn awesome.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: KillerChair on November 05, 2010, 06:10:37 PM
I know ^^

I was just making a joke about you putting yourself in the list of your favorite pokemon... and then picking something else in the list that wouldnt fit.

I know its not that funny but i was bored  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Blueiscooltoo on November 12, 2010, 12:48:04 PM
Quote from: "Yellow Devil"
Grovyle
Sudowoodo
Deoxys
Croagunk
Yellow Devil
Marshtomp
Gible
Lapras
Feebas

You forgot Bowser.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: KillerChair on November 12, 2010, 01:14:59 PM
So what do people here think about the pokemon anime?

Personally i would like to see a diffrent group do something else than get chased by team rocket and getting badges.
A whole new adventuring team. (and ofcourse making it a bit less kiddy)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Pieman on November 12, 2010, 01:41:37 PM
Ash has a secret method to still look like a 10 year old after all this time.

Not sure what method though...hence secret =D
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on November 12, 2010, 02:45:50 PM
I loved it for the first three seasons or so (Original Kanto, Orange Islands and the first half of Johto). After that, I got bored with how unimaginative the show was turning into. By Hoenn. I was done.

I could tell this by the theme songs as well. The original was awesome, the first Johto one was awesome. Then they started more generic and stupid. I mean the more recent ones are absolutely boring. Uck.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mr. X on November 12, 2010, 02:51:29 PM
I stopped watching after Kanto.  I was just like "Orange Islands?  What the Hell is this?"  Also, I was annoyed by the humans, so my favorite episode is when they end up on that island and are separated, so half of the episode was just the Pokemon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Blueiscooltoo on November 12, 2010, 07:20:21 PM
I stopped watching after Team Rocket turned into comic relief.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on November 12, 2010, 07:21:40 PM
AKA the second episode they appeared.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on November 13, 2010, 12:54:31 PM
Quote from: "KillerChair"
So what do people here think about the pokemon anime?

Personally i would like to see a diffrent group do something else than get chased by team rocket and getting badges.
A whole new adventuring team. (and ofcourse making it a bit less kiddy)
The manga or the short lived spin-off that showed the people the main party have met up with, like Snap and Richie would be good for you.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: TrueTenguMan on November 13, 2010, 11:57:39 PM
Quote from: "Blueiscooltoo"
I stopped watching after Team Rocket turned into comic relief.

^This >_>
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Blaze Yeager on November 14, 2010, 01:43:26 PM
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Exactly how old is Ash anywho?...he's got to be at least 15 considering how long the series is...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Blueiscooltoo on November 14, 2010, 02:06:00 PM
Pokemon Coma Theory (http://gildedglovegaming.forumotion.com/general-discussion-f13/pokemon-coma-theory-t357.htm)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: TrueTenguMan on November 14, 2010, 04:17:51 PM
Quote from: "Blueiscooltoo"
Pokemon Coma Theory (http://gildedglovegaming.forumotion.com/general-discussion-f13/pokemon-coma-theory-t357.htm)

Which is hours of pointless thought put into a cartoon and yet it's believed to be possible and "genius"

Seriously, it's a cartoon with a linear plot that continues beyond each generation for the fans of the game. That and it wasn't even suppose to last this long from the get-go.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: KillerChair on November 14, 2010, 07:22:41 PM
Personally i think Ash should get killed :D
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: VGS2 on November 15, 2010, 09:46:04 PM
Apparantly, Team Rocket have been promoted (with only one R), so they might start being bad-ass again.

...Either that or they'll suck even more than before. =/
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: KillerChair on November 16, 2010, 07:31:43 PM
Quote from: "VGS2"
Apparantly, Team Rocket have been promoted (with only one R), so they might start being bad-ass again.

...Either that or they'll suck even more than before. =/

They will just do the same over and over i guess -.-
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: TrueTenguMan on November 17, 2010, 12:32:42 AM
Quote from: "KillerChair"
Quote from: "VGS2"
Apparantly, Team Rocket have been promoted (with only one R), so they might start being bad-ass again.

...Either that or they'll suck even more than before. =/

They will just do the same over and over i guess -.-

You don't mean...




BLAST OFF AGAIN?!!?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: KillerChair on November 17, 2010, 12:55:57 AM
^ lol...

I really think though that a diffrent group should go doing stuff in the pokemon world as a sort of extra show thing (like 2 story's sometimes crossing roads)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Lio on November 17, 2010, 03:36:20 AM
I think that was done once, I remember watching an episode with the Ruby version guy I think. I'm not a fan of the animated series so I'm not really sure.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on November 17, 2010, 03:38:08 AM
There was also a small side series featuring the gold/silver/crystal hero and heroine... but it quickly went due to the lack of popularity. I remember seeing it once. but it was lame.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Combotron on November 17, 2010, 07:13:04 AM
I saw a few of the latest episodes. Team Rocket's not acting like a mini-tribute to the Doronjo Gang anymore. They're not themselves anymore in this new region.

There are some dumb designs in the 5th generation, but like 3rd and 4th, I've already grown to like quite a few that have shown up. There's Gobitto, that ghost/ground mecha dude, and apparently there's a lot of people who like that baggy pants lizard guy Zuruzukin, me being one of them. I also like that Yorkshire Terrier one, Murando, who's dog stache beats Alakazam's and Probopass'.

Still, no matter who comes around, I'll always have my favorite trio of Pokemon. Elekid, Meowth, and Medicham.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: CutmanMike on November 17, 2010, 11:34:03 AM
Pokemon series as a whole I think would be awesome if it just "grew up", if you know what I mean. How many times has a pokemon MMO been brought up? I'll do a rant about it while I play Pokemon red on my stream...

PS Fave pokemon is and always will be Kabutops
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: KillerChair on November 17, 2010, 12:29:46 PM
Kabutops is awesome! Though i kicked him out of my team for having to many weaknesses.

And hell yeah i would like a huge pokemon MMO!
I would want to start in the johto region!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on November 17, 2010, 06:04:00 PM
Mm, I wonder if I should mention Ekaiyo (http://www.z00ttheater.com/ekaiyo/)?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Lio on November 17, 2010, 07:08:42 PM
Quote from: "KillerChair"
Kabutops is awesome! Though i kicked him out of my team for having to many weaknesses.
Same here, but I kicked him out of my because my friends started to pick me about my Kabutops having hax Attack. Then I switched to Gengar. They whined moar.

Also, not sure if this was already mentioned, but the invincible Spiritomb trick is neat and all, is there more stuff like that? Curselax aside of course. I kinda lost interest in Pokemon when Diamond/Pearl got out, so I'm no expert anymore.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: KillerChair on November 17, 2010, 10:36:44 PM
Last ive played was soul silver.

I do wanna play black/white but i wont be happy with the pokemon.
Just playing for the game and fan'dom.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Blueiscooltoo on November 29, 2010, 08:06:00 AM
I got Eevee Plushie recently!

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: KillerChair on November 30, 2010, 07:22:02 PM
^ ME WANTS!!!

Ive got a whole bunch of pokemon plushie's  :mrgreen:
I might post a few pictures soon ;)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Combotron on December 01, 2010, 06:32:20 AM
One day while I was working on a cosplay for a convention I was going to in May, my sisters brings me this little thing seen here doodling in my sketchbook:
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Best Pokemon plush ever. Elekid's without a doubt my favorite Pokemon, just with it's tanker arms, and it's battle prowess. My own Elekid has taken down lots of powerful stuff all by itself, even recently beating up some poor guys Giratina over PBR.

I also have an Arceus plush back at home. Bought him while Christmas shopping last year, because I thought it would be funny to buy a representation of god around the holidays.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: KillerChair on December 01, 2010, 10:13:31 AM
My god i want that elekid  :shock:

Ive got mostly the standart plushies... Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander, Polywhirl, Butterfree, Geodude, Jigglypuff, Staryu, Gengar, Mewtwo, Mew, Meowth, Pidgeotto and a small Onix.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on December 01, 2010, 05:58:39 PM
I wish I had pokemon plushes but I don't live anywhere close to places that have decent quality.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mobius on December 01, 2010, 06:39:25 PM
Quote from: "Ivory"
I wish I had pokemon plushes but I don't live anywhere close to places that have decent quality.

http://www.google.com/search?q=pokemon+ ... =firefox-a (http://www.google.com/search?q=pokemon+plush&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a)

Come on now.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Camo Yoshi on December 02, 2010, 08:04:50 PM
I'm not enough of a fanboy to want a plushie. :P

Probably my fave Pokemon would be Porygon. Why? Because (IIRC) he's a computer program that has been manifested into real life. And that's freaking awesome.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on December 02, 2010, 08:42:52 PM
Quote from: "Camo Yoshi"
I'm not enough of a fanboy to want a plushie. :P

Probably my fave Pokemon would be Porygon. Why? Because (IIRC) he's a computer program that has been manifested into real life. And that's freaking awesome.

He's scientist's first attempt at creating a pokemon. Porygon2 is the upgraded version.

I have a Pikachu and Mudkip.

Quote from: "Combotron"
I also have an Arceus plush back at home.

Do want
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Knux on December 03, 2010, 07:21:30 AM
I generally don't care about design or looks and just go for the Pokemon whose stats, types, moves (etc.) I am looking to have in my team, but I just can't shake Gear and the legendary cloud trio's look. It's so bad, it's bad. And as if Gear's design and movepool wasn't enough suck, they gave it a shit coating finish in the form of the Plus and Minus abilities. It gets Clear Body via Dream World, which is a great ability, but I dropped the idea of raising one facts ago.  :ugeek:

By the way...

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mr. X on December 03, 2010, 09:05:07 PM
I have a lot of first gen and second gen plushies still.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Combotron on December 06, 2010, 05:00:24 AM
Quote from: "Knux"
I generally don't care about design or looks and just go for the Pokemon whose stats, types, moves (etc.) I am looking to have in my team, but I just can't shake Gear and the legendary cloud trio's look. It's so bad, it's bad. And as if Gear's design and movepool wasn't enough suck, they gave it a shit coating finish in the form of the Plus and Minus abilities. It gets Clear Body via Dream World, which is a great ability, but I dropped the idea of raising one facts ago.  :ugeek:

By the way...

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Oh man, you and I are like opposites. I care about EVing and good natures (although I pick natures based on the type of character I want the Pokemon on my team to have and on how well the nature works with it), but I choose Pokemon based on how cool I think they are. Hence this team of super dudes:
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Also, I've mentioned it on-again off-again during Pokemon talk in MM8BDM games, but that Mismagius I have there came from Megaman Megamix author Hitoshi Ariga. It's an absolute beast, with crazy speed and attack prowess.

Also Mr. Ariga himself is a Pokemon MASTER.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on December 06, 2010, 05:08:36 AM
I just make a team on Pokemon I like, and not care about anything else...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Combotron on December 06, 2010, 05:26:32 AM
Kind of a shame that people that just choose who they like in Pokemon are a dying breed. My team is based in part on who I like, and my feelings towards the competitive Pokemon world as a whole, hence why Mr. Champion of the Universe, Wobbuffet, is on my team.

Lots of people have told me to evolve my Elekid, but I can't bear to do that. That Elekid has been a part of my Pokemon teams for over 2 years now, and over that time it's been one of my best allies in game. Recently another friend of mine has said the same thing about my Meowth, but Meowth seems to be falling under the same category as Elekid. He's got a hell of a Fake Out.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on December 06, 2010, 05:45:38 AM
I've picked the Pokemon I've liked since Red and Blue. I am going to continue forever more.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on December 06, 2010, 03:22:21 PM
Haha I was smashed by that Zellough dude because all my pokemon were weird ones I like (like Groudon and Dusknoir) and he had all his perfect pokemon!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Knux on December 07, 2010, 07:16:10 AM
Quote
Oh man, you and I are like opposites. I care about EVing and good natures (although I pick natures based on the type of character I want the Pokemon on my team to have and on how well the nature works with it), but I choose Pokemon based on how cool I think they are.

That's cool, man. What matters is that you enjoy the game, which is what it's all about. There are some competitive players that bash others for not doing the same, and I feel sad for those guys. Competitive play, though fun, can be daunting to get into and they should know better than saying that especially when they do it themselves.

That said, if anyone here wants to get into it, you can ask me for help as stated earlier. Don't be shy, seriously. I have been EV training a lot of Pokemon for quite a while now (2007, and still going) and I'd feel useful helping others. Speaking of Mismagius, I made a Misdreavus the other day for competitive...

Now, if you ask me about what my team would be by appearance, the team I had in my trainer card except for Gengar, Starmie and Aerodactyl. Replace them with Blastoise, Metagross and Dragonite and you have my appearance team.  :p
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on December 07, 2010, 09:48:06 PM
Pokemon Silver was my second game. And it was a rented copy.

I cried for five freaking hours because I raised a Magmar so well.

Anyway, Magmar's my favorite Pokemon.
Gen 1 was amazing, nothing's going to top it.
Gen 2 unfortunatly only had one pokemon that didn't resemble an animal or plant, and that killed most of the Gen 2 pokemon for me.
Gen 3 was great, I quite enjoyed it.
Gen 4 may be the thing that butchers pokemon for me. It's not bad, but it killed so many amazing Gen 1 pokemon with evolutions.
Gen 5 looks fine. I'll buy Black.

My least favorite pokemon ever is Magmortar.
How is a fat sumo with a Dark Man 3 buster on fire
supposed to be a badass flaming goblin.
How.  :cry:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: RevolverOshawott on December 22, 2010, 07:12:11 AM
I've noticed a lot of hate... opinion shoehorning time.
The anime has been bad since Hoenn at least. Red/Blue... they were good games. For their time. A lot of Pokemon from Gen1 sucked, but people don't notice because of the almighty nostalgia. Gen2 was awesome. Just... awesome. I enjoyed Gen3 ALOT but not as much as Gen2. Gen3 had an amazing variation of locations... a floating log city, a crater thing city, a tree city. That's fucking amazing. It also had Gardevoir. The best Pokemon in the history of ever. <3 Gardevoir. Gen4 is good... they added Gallade which was good, considering. They had a lot of cool Pokemon... but some made no fucking sense. Worst one, but still pretty awesome. Gen5 looks like the best Gen EVER. HOLY SHIT. It's so improved... it has a lot of REALLY cool Pokemon. A lot are weird... but they're still COOL. Even Gear is cool. Though... I can never forgive Tepig... never... ever... but the others are great. Snivy is not a good name, but I'll just name it Smugleaf. It has some crappy Pokemon, but seriously. A guy made of BLADES. A THREE HEADED DRAGON. ETC.
That's all. For now.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on December 22, 2010, 08:32:05 AM
Quote from: "RevolverOshawott"
A lot of Pokemon from Gen1 sucked, but people don't notice because of the almighty nostalgia.
FINALLY SOMEONE UNDERSTANDS!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on December 22, 2010, 09:04:15 AM
Quote from: "Korby"
Quote from: "RevolverOshawott"
A lot of Pokemon from Gen1 sucked, but people don't notice because of the almighty nostalgia.
FINALLY SOMEONE UNDERSTANDS!

YES MAJORA'S MASK IS BETTER THAN OCARINA OF TIME YOU NOSTALGIC DUMBFUCKS

...You were saying something?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on December 22, 2010, 12:03:04 PM
I feel that I should clarify my opinions...

I do agree with the above. But Gen 1 made up for it with complete and utter badass okemon such as Electabuzz, Blastoise, Mewtwo, and Articuno.
Gen 2 was amazing in gameplay, story, and music. I'm never going to forget my Poliwrath and my Magmar from silver.
Gen 3 was pretty good. It had Gardevoir and Blaziken, which started the "make more pokemon look like humans" idea. Doesn't stop it from being a good generation.
Gen 4 kinda scares me for Gen 5...
Do we really need a pokemon god?
Gen 5 might top all of these if the pokemon don't have the same fag factor they had in 4.
Them's my two cents.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: KillerChair on December 22, 2010, 04:30:53 PM
Seriously... i will only play the gen5 game because its a pokemon game... but not for the pokemon themselves... they just suck dinosaur balls.

Gen2 was still the best concidering Szisor came to existance.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on December 22, 2010, 07:19:44 PM
Scizor is quite a good pokemon.
Actually, looking back, Scizor, Magby, And Elekid are pretty awesome.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: RevolverOshawott on December 22, 2010, 09:22:41 PM
Elekid's kool. Human Pokemon are also good for teh pr0ns! Gardevoir. Yummy. As long as it isn't a tranny, I might add.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Combotron on December 23, 2010, 08:12:02 AM
Quote from: "Yellow Devil"
YES MAJORA'S MASK IS BETTER THAN OCARINA OF TIME YOU NOSTALGIC DUMBFUCKS
Fuckwin here. I'm totally on the Majora > Ocarina bandwagon. I mean, Majora had an alien invasion man. Aliens! In my Zelda!

Back to Pokemon, 5th gen is already cool because of the fuckwin Pokemon Zuruzukin. Rebellious, mohawk, dark/fighting, baggy pants lizard is gonna wreck up everyone's shit. He's totally going onto my team, along with Murando.

2nd gen held the best Pokemon memories to me, because it was back when I started to finally learn how to actually play the damned game well. I learned that I'd be in deep crap if all I did was raise my starter Pokemon, I actually killed the major legendary of the game and saved afterwards, I wasn't able to cheat anymore, and I had to learn how to battle well enough to win for once. Also it had Elekid, and Smeargle, oh, and Zap Cannon was a TM. I miss when Zap Cannon was a TM. You could teach it to Flareon for gods sake, that was so cool! Being able to teach a fire type a destructive electric attack.

I'll admit some designs pissed me off in 4th gen, but I grew to like most of the evolutions that came out. I actually like Electivire now, now that the idea of an Electric Sasquatch sounds really cool to me. Rhyperior and Mismagius are team members of mine now and I grew to really like they're designs. Gallade was the first 4th gen guy I liked, really, and Probopass is just wonderful. Also Rampardos was a good fossil Pokemon.

Oh, and I almost forgot this...

Quote from: "RevolverOshawott"
As long as it isn't a tranny, I might add.
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on December 23, 2010, 04:38:19 PM
Woo, Majora bandwagon!

I must say, I've come to love all of the Gen 4 Pokemon, especially the HM Slave, Bidoof.

Speaking of HM Slaves, that's what I named my Ratatta in Heart Gold.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: TrueTenguMan on December 23, 2010, 08:42:39 PM
Quote from: "Korby"
Woo, Majora bandwagon!
(http://i.neoseeker.com/mgv/351644-Master%20Jynch/644/22/moon_display.jpg)
This is relevant

Anyway I I'll trade you my Lvl 100 Medapod for a HM slave Bidoof anytime
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Smunch on December 24, 2010, 07:31:14 AM
All right, here is the ultimate tier list for Pokemon generations.
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Also, Majora bandwagon memeber.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on December 24, 2010, 10:03:49 AM
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on December 24, 2010, 01:22:59 PM
Gen 5 isn't THAT bad. Or at least, I think.
Sure, there are a few rediculously horrible Pokemon, but a lot of them look badass! Especially Reshiram.

Which is why I'm getting Black.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: RevolverOshawott on December 25, 2010, 06:36:41 AM
I'd like my Gardevoir without dick please.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: KillerChair on December 26, 2010, 01:53:32 AM
I'd like to not see people fucking pokemon...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mr. Sean Nelson on December 26, 2010, 02:44:42 AM
I haven't followed too much Pokemon since Pokemon Yellow, but I do know that Mew being uncatchable is completely lame.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on December 26, 2010, 05:29:09 PM
See: Pokemon Ranch
See: 999 pokemon
See: Old Rod
See: Shitton of time
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mr. Sean Nelson on December 27, 2010, 04:14:11 AM
If I wanted a cop-out like that, I would have gone to the mall about ten years ago when they were giving mews away. I meant catchable like all the other pokemon. Either tradeable in game, or hidden in a cave or something.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Cyclone on December 27, 2010, 05:06:44 AM
*ahem* gentlemen?

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: TrueTenguMan on December 28, 2010, 04:40:35 AM
^Gender confused Gardevior or not interested...
Title: gotta admit the comeback was pretty witty though
Post by: Hallan Parva on December 19, 2011, 02:03:02 AM
Ivory locked my thread, yo
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
Real men raise Pokemon by hand instead of punching in EV numbers.
Real men grind for hours trying to find that Modest Ponyta with Flash Fire.
Real men feel pain when their lead gets KO'd due to a lucky critical.
Real men hunt down Dream World for their Drizzle Politoeds or Skill Link Mincinnos.

Of course Pokemon Online's still fun and all, but anyone who thinks it's better... pshhhhh.
Quote from: "Egoraptor"
Fuckin'... PLEASE.


Anyone else have a DS title (preferably 5th gen)?

Friend code for DAN THE MAN:
0003 6175 8796 (White)
Title: And just so you know, most leads have Sashes.
Post by: Bikdark on December 20, 2011, 12:00:27 AM
"Real men" are those who prefer to save valuable time by using a simulator, pokesav or pokegen to get their competitive battling pokemon. I'm not going to spend hours upon hours trying to breed a perfectly IV'd Ponyta with Flash Fire, then spend time EVing the thing. Just because you work harder for something doesn't mean it's better, Smashbro.

In other news, Unova will now be known as: The Straight Fucking Line Region.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on December 20, 2011, 12:06:49 AM
I love Unova.

Don't play it how Bikdark plays it and I guarantee you'll have a blast.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on December 20, 2011, 06:51:38 AM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
I love Unova.

Don't play it how Bikdark plays it and I guarantee you'll have a blast.
.seY
Also, currently trying to get a full eeveelution team. Probably going to be hard since it's hard to get all the stones in pokemon white. fucking white forest, miyamoto, that was a TERRIBLE idea
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on December 20, 2011, 09:34:15 PM
Evolution stones can be found in the same matter as the type gems (ex. Dragon Gem), but are pretty rare to find.

As for White Forest, you need to have a specific person at the forest to have a specific drop be found.

(Battle Girl) Karenna - Leaf Stone
(Ace Trainer) Vincent - Fire Stone
(Pokemon Ranger) Ralph - Water Stone
(Veteran) Ken - Thunderstone

White Forest was, I'd say, a pretty decent idea as a polar opposite to Black City or Black's representation of the present future overall. As well as the differences between Black and White's versions of Opelucid City.

On a related note: anyone here ever hear of Nobunaga's Ambition? They are making a new game that is a cross between that and Pokemon.
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on December 20, 2011, 10:24:18 PM
Yes I've heard about that....don't know what the other part of the cross over is nor do I think I will get it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on December 20, 2011, 10:49:57 PM
The game looks cool, it appears to be Final Fantasy Tactics + Pokemon and that's just really cool.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LifeCraft J on December 23, 2011, 02:03:40 PM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
it's hard to get all the stones in pokemon white.

Really? In Black, the evolution stones just POP out of nowhere, I swear. I have a bunch of different stones from many places in Unova

Maybe Black and White have a LOT more differences than we thought!
Also, is it me, or does Reshiram suck?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on December 23, 2011, 03:09:19 PM
What the hell when did I say that

I don't even own white
And I never will

Also, the Ice-Type Trainer in that video is my idol if only because the first Pokemon it showed him having was Articuno.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LifeCraft J on December 23, 2011, 03:13:08 PM
You said it... somewhere... on this thread!

I just can't find which page you said it on... :(
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ice on December 23, 2011, 10:21:27 PM
Quote from: "Lifeup J"
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
it's hard to get all the stones in pokemon white.

Really? In Black, the evolution stones just POP out of nowhere, I swear. I have a bunch of different stones from many places in Unova

Maybe Black and White have a LOT more differences than we thought!
Also, is it me, or does Reshiram suck?
in black, you find stones everywhere, in white, gems everywhere

As for Reshiram, it's a rocket dragon, what more can you want?

though my zekrom (or whatever) is cursed, always 1 shoted by sheer cold on the 1st turn
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on December 24, 2011, 12:23:16 AM
My Reshiram, who I named Ivory...no not for THAT reason, was an absolue nessesity for when I went against Ghetsis. I only lost against him once because of his Hydreigon. Near the end of 2nd time I fought him, Reshiram vs. Hydreigon, I was sure that I was screwed. I was very surprised that Reshiram withstood Hydreigon's Dragon Claw, I think it was, and managed to defeat him. So Reshiram is okay for your unique Dragon/Fire Pokemon who specializes in special attacks. I may look online for a Zekrom eventualy. Anyone got a Lvl.9 and under Kyurem they can spare?

Again, for stones, they are found in the same matter in both games. Although you can effectively buy stones in Black which I, and my $9,999,999, an trying to work on.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on December 24, 2011, 02:46:31 AM
Quote from: "DarkAura"
THAT reason
I'm confused. I mean, Ivory being a Reshiram totally makes sense, but I'm not sure what you mean by "THAT reason."
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on December 24, 2011, 04:42:47 AM
Oh...by THAT reason, I meant naming it due to Ivory being an admin...I guess. I had the colors Ivory and Ebony, for Zekrom, in mind. The admin name never crossed my mind.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LifeCraft J on December 24, 2011, 05:09:12 AM
Is it me, or do Dragon-type moves do very little damage in Black/white?

I used Dragon claw on some pokemon with my Archeops, and it does like only Ľ damage or less! And my Archeops is level 66!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on December 24, 2011, 05:10:32 AM
Dragon types became unbelievably OP in Generation V.

You're just doing it wrong.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LifeCraft J on December 24, 2011, 05:13:19 AM
I don't know... pretty much Outrage is my best Dragon-type move, and thats it!
*sigh*
Anyways, heres my current team for Gen 5:
Serperior
Excadrill
Zebstrika
Scrafty
Archeops
Rayquaza

EDIT: I'm not too fond of mixed-elements of Pokemon.
Ex: Emboar is both a fire and fighting type.
If you have a pokemon of two types, your chances will go up if you find another pokemon that has a better advantage over you.
Scrafty is an exception.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on December 24, 2011, 05:22:07 AM
Quote from: "Lifeup J"
I don't know... pretty much Outrage is my best Dragon-type move, and thats it!
*sigh*
Anyways, heres my current team for Gen 5:
Serperior
Eh. It's fine, but it's rather generic. It won't win you any awards. I'd pick something with better stats or typing.
Excadrill
I've never seen the appeal in this Pokemon. It's like fighting Steelix. Just bring a fast water type and these guys are useless. Drop it.
Zebstrika
Same thing applies here that I said with Serperior. It's mainly a speed Pokemon, and while I tried to like it, there's at least two electric types in Gen V that overpower it instantly. Drop it.
Scrafty
You need to get a kill on something for this Pokemon to be useful at all. Scrafty has a horrible time dealing with Pokemon like Leavanny.
Archeops
Give this guy a sitrus berry or something to keep him above half health at all times and you should be fine.
Rayquaza
...What the fuck? First off, it's an uber legendary that feels completely out of place. Secondly, Ice types decimate this guy in pure seconds, just like every other dragon that isn't Ivory or I. Drop it.

Crazy, messed up team that doesn't really resemble everything.
Not really too surprised.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LifeCraft J on December 24, 2011, 05:32:20 AM
Yes, I'm aware of my bad team. I was thinking of catching a Boldore, and not letting it evolve for sometime, and replacing it with Excadrill.
I just like Serperior because of his good speed.
As for Rayquaza, some guy on GTS negotiations traded him for my Emolga.

Maybe this is why I can't beat the Elite four for the 2nd time...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on December 24, 2011, 06:08:53 AM
I don't really know much of a tactic with the Elite 4 for the second time, except for just wailing on them using their weaknesses, but I've read that using Volcarona against Alder is a good strategy since he always starts off with Accelgor. Just keep using Quiver Dance until his stats are maxed out due to Accelgor's moves not being very effecive against Volcarona (i.e. Focus Blast, Bug Buzz, Energy Ball).

For me, I didn't beat the Elite 4 the 2nd time until I got a full team of Lvl.100 Pokemon:

Ivory (Reshiram) - Shadow Ball/Psychic/Dragon Pulse/Blue Flame
Aqua (Cobalion) - Iron Head/Sacred Sword/Poison Jab/X-Scissor
Hydrus (Hydreigon) - Fly/Earthquake/Crunch/Draco Meteor
Trident (Simipour) - Shadow Claw/Brick Break/Crunch/Waterfall
Xiao (Mienshao) - Fake Out/Poison Jab/Stone Edge/Brick Break
Mothra (Volcarona) - Hurricane/Fiery Dance/Bug Buzz/Heat Wave

Wanting to finally beat the champion wasn't that too enticing.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on December 24, 2011, 06:12:08 AM
Volcarona is the biggest pain in the ass to fight.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Combotron on December 24, 2011, 06:13:44 AM
I've been raising a lot of new Pokemon recently in Black version to try and make different themes. New guys include Qwilfish, Xatu, Yanmega, Sandslash, Zoroark, Clefable, Infernape, and a Timid Dragon Dancing Dream World Corphish I got from a very generous azn trainer. I know some of these guys aren't the best, but ya know what?

I wouldn't trade them for the world. They have their own strengths, and I like each and every one of them because they're all cool Pokebros I'd feel proud to train.

I've wanted to bring Pokemon from my Heart Gold version over, but without certain items on hand I don't feel ready to have them with me yet. Someday I'll be bringing my Elekid with me around Unova, if I could afford an item at the Battle Subway.
Title: inb4 I get comments on how deliciously shitty my team is
Post by: ice on December 24, 2011, 06:20:37 AM
I used an oddball team to defeat the 1337 four

Tabunne (lvl 54 Audino) Attract/ Surf /Heal pulse / Ice Beam
Blitzle (lvl 54 Blitzle) Quick attack/ Discharge/ Charge/ Shockwave
Scrafty (lvl 65 Scrafty) Hi Jump kick/ Theif/ Crunch/ Brick Break
Tranquill (lvl 55 Tranquil) Fly/ Roost/ Air cutter/ Quick attack  (my 1st bird pokemon I ever kept in my team till the end)
Dewott (lvl 54 Dewott) Dive/ Razor shell/ Hydro pump/ Fury cutter
Sandile (lvl 51 Sandile) Crunch/ Eatrhquake/ Torment/ Foul Play


and from my team, it's obvious I'm part of the B button group
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LifeCraft J on December 24, 2011, 02:57:55 PM
I think Ice is making a good decision not to evolve some of his Pokémon yet.
They learn moves faster, I believe.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on December 24, 2011, 03:00:30 PM
Just because my Infernape won't learn flamethrower naturally if I evolve it doesn't mean TM's don't exist.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LifeCraft J on December 24, 2011, 03:08:18 PM
I like the move Swagger.
Title: Re: inb4 I get comments on how deliciously shitty my team is
Post by: Hallan Parva on December 24, 2011, 08:03:12 PM
Quote from: "ice"
Tranquill
Dewott

it's obvious I'm part of the B button group
You're doing it wrong.


FIRST ADVENTURE CLEAR

Trish (Snivy)
Flo (Panpour)
Viewtiful (Victini OMFG fucking first-day get)
Zero (Zorua)
Audiosurf (Audino)
Garris (Scolipede OMFG an evolved Poke-- no wait, it's just a Bug, nevermind)

Zekrom versus Ghetsis is for pussies. :ugeek:


In other news, I'm playing Battle Subway and loving it. Laughed my ass off once I realized I could bring my Cobalion "Balmasch" into the Subway. Simple Beam / Heal Pulse Audino + Swords Dance / Rocky Helmet Cobalion is the most OP thing in the world.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on December 24, 2011, 08:54:07 PM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
Viewtiful (Victini OMG first-day get)
^This:

First Adventure Clear:

Ivory (Reshiram)
Vortale (Serperior)
Trident (Simipour)
Zero (Zoroark)
Dyce (Liepard)
Victor (Victini)

Doing Multi-Battles on the Subway is really easy even though it can be easy to screw up. The only TM I got so far was for Sludge Wave to teach to Thunderus, which I decided not to.

Oh, and my shiny Leavanny, Holly, says "Happy Holidays" to all. Before anyone asks how I got him, it was from randomly trading Pokemon on the GTS.
Title: am I using enough Enter yet
Post by: Hallan Parva on December 24, 2011, 11:39:09 PM
DarkAura

you are under my mind control powers

you shall send me your FC and we will become Pokemon partners

and you shall like it VERY MUCH

Lifeup already did it so you should do it too
Title: Re: am I using enough Enter yet
Post by: WheelieCarbonate on December 25, 2011, 12:31:52 AM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
DarkAura

you are under my mind control powers

you shall send me your FC and we will become Pokemon partners

and you shall like it VERY MUCH

Lifeup already did it so you should do it too
I must do it.
On a shiny note,I have 4+ of them I caught myself.
And I used to be big into competitive battling back in 2009-2010,before all that PO shish.
Title: Re: am I using enough Enter yet
Post by: LifeCraft J on December 25, 2011, 12:57:24 AM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
DarkAura

you are under my mind control powers

you shall send me your FC and we will become Pokemon partners

and you shall like it VERY MUCH

Lifeup already did it so you should do it too

I sent a message asking Darkaura to trade gen 5 FCs, but he did not respond!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on December 25, 2011, 01:23:19 AM
Reason being that I really don't feel well about listening to people-whom-I've-never-met-in-actual-public's voices. I have a "go-to" friend who had an online friend that I battled before, who won by a moderate margin, but that was pretty much it. If there was a way to turn off hearing online people's voices and to, somehow, turn off the system's internal mic, then I could. I just feel a bit...unsafe about physically conversing with other people, the reason why I'll never get/use Skype.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on December 25, 2011, 01:44:51 AM
You don't have to speak/listen to anyone if you don't want to.

Same with skype.


Friend Code: 2966 7893 9904
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LifeCraft J on December 25, 2011, 02:45:50 AM
Added Llama.
Here is my shiz.
Name: Josh.
My Black FC: 1077-3878-5637.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on December 25, 2011, 05:28:48 AM
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I have one of these now because my little brother gave it to me.
It is the most disturbing Pokemon in the world. Its skin is falling off.
I think that's why he got it for me.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on December 25, 2011, 03:14:57 PM
Quote from: "DarkAura"
Reason being that I really don't feel well about listening to people-whom-I've-never-met-in-actual-public's voices.
You know, there's this one really cool button on top of all the other buttons with an "X" on it. I'm not really sure about this, but I heard this crazy rumor that if you push it while on Wi-Fi... it renders all voice chat disabled! Yeah! How about that?

readthemanual.jpg
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: chuggaafan1 on December 25, 2011, 04:58:47 PM
Quote from: "Korby"
(click to show/hide)
I have one of these now because my little brother gave it to me.
It is the most disturbing Pokemon in the world. Its skin is falling off.
I think that's why he got it for me.


it's less disturbing when you realize that it's Skin is Basically PANTS.
Title: Nobody reads the manual!
Post by: DarkAura on December 25, 2011, 05:31:09 PM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
Quote from: "DarkAura"
Reason being that I really don't feel well about listening to people-whom-I've-never-met-in-actual-public's voices.
You know, there's this one really cool button on top of all the other buttons with an "X" on it. I'm not really sure about this, but I heard this crazy rumor that if you push it while on Wi-Fi... it renders all voice chat disabled! Yeah! How about that?

readthemanual.jpg
Duly noted. With that, I might reconsider.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LifeCraft J on December 25, 2011, 05:46:12 PM
K dark, what is your name and FC?!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on December 25, 2011, 06:00:21 PM
*sighs*

Name: Richter
Black FC: 5372-0476-4692
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Chugger11 on January 06, 2012, 03:21:24 AM
I miss the original 150 Pokemon... those were the days...trading before swim practice started.... yeah
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on January 06, 2012, 08:55:24 PM
I have to say, out of the 17 current types, my personal favorite is Ground.

There's so much diversity attached to it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LifeCraft J on January 08, 2012, 06:37:27 PM
Ground-types are pretty strong.

My current favorite is Grass. Good speed, and grass-types have those cool moves that I like. (Ex: Leech Seed, Solarbeam, and I think some grass types can use Coil too)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on February 14, 2012, 01:22:45 AM
I prefer poison (the whole ninja feeling i get while playing as them.)
Fav Pokemon.. Crobat/Minun/Bisharp.
I'd give my pokemon white fc to battle/trade, but my wireless connection wont allow ds games to be connected online, only 3ds. (I'd def play starforce 3 again online if it ever allowed it again :L)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on February 14, 2012, 01:43:02 AM
Nice month old bump. If ya want to battle folks, there's always Pokemon Online. The only "downside" is that it won't "feel" the same as a cartridge game.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 14, 2012, 01:44:02 AM
Quote from: "SaviorSword"
The only "downside" is that it won't "feel" the same as a cartridge game.
Quoted for truth.

If your name is not SaviorSword (read: you're somewhat inexperienced) I'd be happy to take you on sometime on a weekend.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on February 14, 2012, 01:51:48 AM
I accept that challange Smash.
Found my copy of Pokemon black here is my F.C:
1335 2199 4185
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on February 14, 2012, 01:53:51 AM
Quote from: "SaviorSword"
Nice month old bump. If ya want to battle folks, there's always Pokemon Online. The only "downside" is that it won't "feel" the same as a cartridge game.

This thread can be bumped freely as it's a general pokemon discussion topic. Don't backseat moderate. Thank you.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on February 14, 2012, 02:03:54 AM
welp, as for pokemon online, i could care less that it's not a cartridge game
it's pokemon, at least
but mine stopped working D:
won't let me connect to servers...
otherwise i'd dominate...
pokemon online rocks!

btw steel types own all... immunity to poison, and freaking high defense >:D
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on February 14, 2012, 02:05:08 AM
nice to know that my free roam nature of these forum posts came in use to bring back such a good topic. Thank you.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on February 14, 2012, 02:28:56 AM
Quote from: "Ivory"
Quote from: "SaviorSword"
Nice month old bump. If ya want to battle folks, there's always Pokemon Online. The only "downside" is that it won't "feel" the same as a cartridge game.

This thread can be bumped freely as it's a general pokemon discussion topic. Don't backseat moderate. Thank you.

Alright, lesson learned.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mr. Sean Nelson on February 14, 2012, 02:57:45 AM
Sav-ior got in trou-ble!  :mrgreen:

Anywho, what do you mean by feeling like a cartridge game?
Do you mean meant for a cartridge or actually on a cartridge?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 14, 2012, 03:39:10 AM
Pokémon Online isn't as flashy as the main games, and it doesn't draw you in as much as the games did.

You have a lot more attraction to your Pokémon if you raise them from the ground up.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Chugger11 on February 19, 2012, 02:01:38 AM
Ah, the original Pokemon(the first 151!)....so good. I don't really like any of the new ones...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 19, 2012, 02:02:29 AM
If you gave a single one of them a chance, you'd like at least one.

Nostalgia is not the way to live life.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on February 19, 2012, 02:11:13 AM
Pokemon Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow sucked.

They was nice for their time, but they're REALLY bad now.


In other news, I restarted my save game on White. My team currently consists of Snively the Servine, Guile the Sawk, Unnamed Woobat, Unnamed Tympole, and Unnamed Venipede.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mr. X on February 19, 2012, 02:52:44 AM
Gold and Silver are where it's at.  :cool:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 19, 2012, 02:58:08 AM
I'm thinking of doing a re-run of Gen 5 but I don't want to start over my --

DARN. That's what I should've bought from Amazon. :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 19, 2012, 02:59:14 AM
I love Johto in general for what it is. Gen V remains my favorite, but my old Magmar from Pokémon Silver brings back memories.

1 was a mess. Very limited bag space, I think you could throw pokéballs and they could miss, and the overall selection isn't too terribly great. I could name Gengar, Marowak, Magmar, and Articuno as great picks, and then my opinions stop there.

I'd easily play through Pokémon White if I had it.
Title: White Forest was made to troll Zekrom users I swear
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 19, 2012, 03:01:03 AM
Oh yeah, you got Black didn't you?

How cool is Black City? Was it worth not getting any non-trade Braviaries? :lol:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 19, 2012, 03:01:52 AM
Black City is a disappointment and the gimmick of people leaving is stupid.

It's such a blemish on such a good game.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 19, 2012, 03:05:20 AM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
the gimmick of people leaving is stupid.

It's such a blemish on such a good game.
Someone who understands! I feel the same way about White Forest.

Actually the forest is somehow WORSE because the GRASS fades when people leave.

You can literally have no grass in your forest and be unable to catch anything there.

Oh, about how good are you at the game, on a scale from "terrible" to "Smogon elitists"? I think "SaviorSword level" would be about two-thirds up on the scale...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 19, 2012, 03:07:33 AM
I think of myself as decent at Pokémon. I can take on most people, but I tend to lose a bit more often than I'd like for a series I've enjoyed since I was 4.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: WheelieCarbonate on February 19, 2012, 03:11:19 AM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
Oh, about how good are you at the game, on a scale from "terrible" to "Smogon elitists"? I think "SaviorSword level" would be about two-thirds up on the scale...
I'm about at the scale of a rusty competitive battler.
A few years ago,I used to competitive battle without all the Pokemon Online crap.
It was fun and I quite miss that.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on February 19, 2012, 03:22:59 AM
I'd consider myself a newbie to competitive battleing trying to use a mixed bag tier group.
For a normal run without any pokemon online crap, I would have to say I'm average.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on February 19, 2012, 06:09:49 AM
meh. I'm horrible at competitive battling XD
Besides, most random matchups online are composed of actionreplay users :
How do I know this? In the most battles I lose, the first and only pokemon they send out is a shiny latios with ridiculously high stats.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on February 19, 2012, 05:44:50 PM
I'm gonna say that I'm terrible at competitive battles.
Mostly cause I never really fought any people outside my brothers...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on February 19, 2012, 06:58:15 PM
I have vastly improved in competitive battlin' after bein' kicked all over the place at the Smogon server. Due to my recordin' settin's, whenever someone quits in the middle of battle, it won't catch it so I missed a few proofs that I won a fair share of times. Anywho, I know what the problem is and if anyone's interested in battlin' me on Pokemon Online (since I don't have the cartridge games) I'd be more than happy to take anyone on.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 19, 2012, 07:24:10 PM
Well, it looks like all of you (with the exception of Swordy :p) would make good matches for me. I'm free today and tomorrow for battles if anyone's interested. Just send me a PM and I'll hook you up.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on February 19, 2012, 10:02:56 PM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
Well, it looks like all of you (with the exception of Swordy :p) would make good matches for me. I'm free today and tomorrow for battles if anyone's interested. Just send me a PM and I'll hook you up.

I'd only be a good match because you'd win in 20 seconds >_>
I really don't know much about competitive battles.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 20, 2012, 03:17:58 AM
Alright! Solarblast5 and I had a "best of three" Double Battle match over Wi-Fi. The main rules were Set Level 50 and Wonder Launcher was enabled, and we both had a great time.

His team:
IBM (Beheeyem)
Smugleaf (Serperior)
Nitelight (Chandelure)
Dragonite
PWNiard (Bisharp)
Lee (Sawk)

My team:
Shoryuken (Blaziken)
Pietra (Azumarill)
Finn (Breloom)
Balmasch (Cobalion the Wonder Stag)
Audiosurf (Audino)
Rance (Dragonite)

He won the first match quite easily, using his Dragonite to sweep my chosen four with Thunder. When the beast finally fell from Audiosurf's Retaliate, he simply had IBM clean up the mess. The second match ended in my favor, as I had a feel for his team and could read his actions a little better. I barely survived though, and I can thank Pietra's Light Screen for saving me from IBM's deadly Heal Block / Psychic combination. The third match was the best in my opinion. He decided not to lead with Dragonite and instead had me stare at his two killers IBM and Nitelight, whereas I mistakenly opened with Balmasch and Finn. A hard-hitting Stone Edge let Finn survive until the next turn (and let him get out a Spore) that ended up influencing the entire battle's outcome. At first, I still thought my goose was cooked, but in the end a lucky Dragon Rush from Rance clinched my victory.

In all, I'd say I had some very good games. Solarblast5, even though you lost you were an honor to face in battle and I hope you and your team can only get stronger from here on out. I saved a Battle Video of the third match so I'll put it up soon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on February 20, 2012, 03:21:19 AM
Saved one of the first.
You were a worhty opponet with all battles ending in a one on one fight of epic.
I will rematch you soon, just when I get my, other pokemon up to high lvl's.
(lastly it was a Sawk named Lee)
That Dragon rush was all luck on both our end and could have gone ether way.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 20, 2012, 03:22:20 AM
D'oh! How could I forget HIM!? That Brick Break was a major pain in the ass! :p

Fixed, and thanks!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: WheelieCarbonate on February 20, 2012, 04:15:30 AM
Ok Smash,once I get a Shiny Kyuremtotally not copying llama's ideas and get my good Pokemon to my Black from my Heart Gold,I'll battle you.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 20, 2012, 04:57:13 AM
Quote from: "zeswissroll"
once I get a Shiny Kyurem
AHAHAHAHAHA no.

I don't play the Legendary Spam game with anyone.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: WheelieCarbonate on February 20, 2012, 05:03:10 AM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
Quote from: "zeswissroll"
once I get a Shiny Kyurem
AHAHAHAHAHA no.

I don't play the Legendary Spam game with anyone.
Fine,I'll name him Clifford and teach him only HM moves :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on February 20, 2012, 07:49:05 AM
I have come to battle. I would like to face someone outside of random matchup with my almighty Sigilyph. My brother says it's his worst nightmare. So anyone willing?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on February 21, 2012, 02:20:57 AM
Double post for results.

I battled SolarBlast5.

His team (Copied from SmashBroPlusB's post):
IBM (Beheeyem)
Smugleaf (Serperior)
Nitelight (Chandelure)
Dragonite
PWNiard (Bisharp)
Lee (Sawk)

My team:
Darmanitan
Sigilife (Sigilyph)
Hitmonlee
Hector (Krookodile)
Helen (Miltank)
Bouffalant

It was best 2 of 3. I won two games in a row ending the series, my Darmanitan defeated all of his Pokemon. None of my Pokemon fainted. (Boy, I didn't even get to show my Sigilyph.)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 21, 2012, 02:29:40 AM
How strong is your Sigilyph anyways, Fyone?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 21, 2012, 02:48:06 AM
For someone named Solar, you have a severe allergy to Fire types.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on February 21, 2012, 03:14:29 AM
It's not that.
I have a sever allergy to the move stone edge and rock types.
Hopefully with some, improvments to my team that won't be a problem.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 21, 2012, 03:20:05 AM
I don't entirely remember Stone Edge, but I know it's a pain.

I tend to overlook fighting types so they normally get me.

How is Beeheeyem in actual play? I've never seen one in battle.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 21, 2012, 03:23:26 AM
I thought Beheeyem was only good for stalling... then IBM shut me up fairly quickly. :|

I did not realize Solar was weak to Rock though, which might explain why I had such a problem dealing with his team.

On the flip side of the coin I have plenty of Fire counters, so a battle with Fyone might be pretty interesting.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on February 21, 2012, 12:08:49 PM
Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
How strong is your Sigilyph anyways, Fyone?

It's not exactly strong, but has a really good moveset which is full of strategy.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on February 21, 2012, 12:54:23 PM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
I don't entirely remember Stone Edge, but I know it's a pain.

I tend to overlook fighting types so they normally get me.

How is Beeheeyem in actual play? I've never seen one in battle.
Beeheeyem is the hard mode of the new Psycic types. He is not meant for attacking but is meant for support.  Moves like guard swap on a wall to raise defenses while lowering your own, or heal block on a roost happy flying type.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on February 21, 2012, 03:31:00 PM
Yo Solar, ya do realize that I only play on Pokemon Online because I DON'T have neither Black nor White? Just sayin' to make sure if ya want to battle me today or some other time this week.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on February 21, 2012, 09:29:58 PM
Yeah I know, just by the rules you gave me, that and your replays.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 23, 2012, 12:56:09 AM
I hijacked my father's Pokemon White file as he's too busy playing other stuff to beat the second gym

Are there any good Fire types that compliment Oshawott?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on February 23, 2012, 01:12:48 AM
Chandlure, may be part ghost but that thing has the highest Specal attack in the game, that most fire types are.
Or if you want a physical attacker go with Darmanitan, it's Physical attack and HP stat are beast with decent speed, then its zen mode gets a second type (Psychic) and gets decent defenseively and a huge spike in Spechal attack.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 23, 2012, 01:14:05 AM
I've already experimented with both in my Black file.

I guess that keeps with stuck with Simisear, doesn't it.

EDIT: Volcarona is not an option either
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on February 23, 2012, 01:17:51 AM
Unless you want one from another gen then yes,
but there is also Victini who has 100 base stat in everything so he has potental to fit any role in the single player game.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 23, 2012, 01:20:39 AM
I'd rather not use legendaries.

Simisear honestly seems good for consistency anyways, as I want to use a Tepig/Pansage combo in Grey and I already used a Snivy/Panpour combo in Black.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 23, 2012, 03:16:43 AM
but Pokemon Grey isn't happening

DS games don't come out anymore man, it's all 3DS and eShop business nowadays

I used Victini in my game but I've got a soft spot for Litwick as well
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 23, 2012, 03:45:25 AM
ok I just remembered something

What is the deal with Gen V's bugs and why are they so awesome compared to some of the others from previous gens?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on February 23, 2012, 03:50:43 AM
Because they made Vile into a bug.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on February 24, 2012, 01:50:53 AM
I just got a vulpix that can use extrasensory...
I think that will come in handy for online battles...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on February 24, 2012, 02:01:24 AM
Well, I'm going to ask for criticisms on my team. However, I don't exactly recall anything but the Pokemon themselves D:. I'll post dem movesets at a later time.

Genesect
Breloom
Scizor
Dragonite
Heatran
Tyranitar

I call this team "The Cool Kids" cuz they are the most popular Pokemon in DW OU. (Yes I use Pokemon Online instead of Black/White.)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 24, 2012, 02:12:25 AM
Hey doesn't anyone want me to spit out my FC here? I did got this game months ago, I never really got the time to actually spit it out.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on February 24, 2012, 02:35:27 AM
Quote from: "Human Destroyer"
Well, I'm going to ask for criticisms on my team. However, I don't exactly recall anything but the Pokemon themselves D:. I'll post dem movesets at a later time.

Genesect
Breloom
Scizor
Dragonite
Heatran
Tyranitar

I call this team "The Cool Kids" cuz they are the most popular Pokemon in DW OU. (Yes I use Pokemon Online instead of Black/White.)

Let's see,
Your team almost specalizes in attack.
Two of your pokemon have a quad weakness to fire types, and another with a normal weakness to fire.
All of the pokemon except 2 specalize in attack. Meaning that you don't have much options at your disposal.
2 of pokemon are weak to rock meaning that they get double damage from Tyranitar's sand storm.

Over all your team is heavly offensively and a balanced team could easly take you out.
You should not have two pokemon that have the exact same weaknesses or have the same types.(Scizor and Genosect)
Some suggestions I have would be to get a wall or tank, and maybe a specal attacker to deal with something with low spechal defense.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on February 24, 2012, 12:20:44 PM
Quote from: "Human Destroyer"
Well, I'm going to ask for criticisms on my team. However, I don't exactly recall anything but the Pokemon themselves D:. I'll post dem movesets at a later time.

Genesect
Breloom
Scizor
Dragonite
Heatran
Tyranitar

I call this team "The Cool Kids" cuz they are the most popular Pokemon in DW OU. (Yes I use Pokemon Online instead of Black/White.)

Genesect makes me mad  :mad: , Dragonite and Tyranitar on the same team makes me mad  :mad: .
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on February 24, 2012, 02:15:45 PM
Unfortuneatly, I can't change the Pokemon because of my team theme. (Hehe, rhyming)

Here's the popularity list for Dream World Standard.

(click to show/hide)

The rest of the Pokemon are used negligibly.

If only there were a Cutstuff Pokemon Online Server...but there isn't.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on February 24, 2012, 08:49:26 PM
*facepalm*
Popularity is only for what they do, you should not have the top six "most popular" on one team when they all do the same thing, it is unbalanced and it just does not work well. Skarmory is on that list, it's one of the best tanks use that over Scizor if you still want three steel types on one team.
In short: What is popular and what is effective are different breeds of things. The top six on that list are good on there own, only if they have a good team to back them up.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 24, 2012, 08:54:05 PM
I see no Glaceon on the list (Which I do use alot along with Emboar). Is that good thing?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on February 24, 2012, 08:56:14 PM
Depends, that is a list for the pokemon used the most for there dream world abillities.
Glaceon is decent at what it does but I'm sure it can be used on your team well.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on February 24, 2012, 09:15:08 PM
Oh, I just wanted those Pokemon for the theme of "The Cool Kids". I knew it wouldn't be a very good team lol.

That popularity list only has Pokemon used in at least 1% of battles in Standard rules with Dream World abilities allowed, in order from most common to least common. Glaceon is probably under 1% (every non-banned Pokemon is on the actual list).
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 24, 2012, 09:29:51 PM
Articuno is the most underrated Pokémon ever and you all know it
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on February 24, 2012, 09:32:36 PM
I have to agree. Use moar Articuno peoples!!!!

Quote from: "Myself"
If only there were a Cutstuff Pokemon Online Server...but there isn't.

Does anyone know how to do this?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Red on February 24, 2012, 10:01:02 PM
We need a tutorial on how to use google. (http://pokemon-online.eu/forums/showthread.php?23-Tutorial-on-how-to-run-a-server)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 24, 2012, 10:03:51 PM
I have to say, for sure we'd need one.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on February 24, 2012, 10:19:40 PM
Ironically, I found this right after my post. (http://wiki.pokemon-online.eu/view/Running_a_PO_Server)

Anywho, I'll probably try to put up something tomorrow, so cross your fingers and ready your simulators!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 25, 2012, 11:59:01 PM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
but Pokemon Grey isn't happening

Oh my fucking god

I think you're right. (http://serebii.net/black2white2/)

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on February 26, 2012, 12:07:59 AM
Kyurem is getting alternate formes? A bit surprising. Hoping that those aren't the alt. formes, because they look more like a fusion than an alt. forme.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on February 26, 2012, 12:29:59 AM
Very interesting. Unless you count GSC as sequels to RBY, this is new.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on February 26, 2012, 12:34:54 AM
Well, technically, RBY and RSE happened at the same time and GSC and DPP are their sequels. Dunno where BW fits though...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on February 26, 2012, 12:36:14 AM
....Oh god why.
WE DO NOT NEED A SEQULE TO THIS!
*Nintendo Employie* (The are pokemon from past gen avalable in the main game)
Shut up and take my money.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on February 26, 2012, 12:38:22 AM
Why wouldn't we need a sequel when the whole Ghetsis thing was left open ended. And when the Shadow Triad gave you those items meant for the Gen IV trio of legendaries.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 26, 2012, 12:39:44 AM
At least my Shiny Kyurem is getting a very good deal here. :D

Personally I think I like the fact that they're doing Black 2 and White 2, as the version difference for both games were handled rather well in the original games.

It'd be nice if you could get Zekrom in Black 2 and Reshiram in White 2.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 26, 2012, 12:46:53 AM
Oh man. That's all I'm going to say.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on February 26, 2012, 12:50:01 AM
Oh hey. Zekromtwo and Reshiramtwo. Interesting.

I guess this is why Grey never came out.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 26, 2012, 01:16:08 AM
if there isn't a fusion dance move introduced for Reshiram I will be extremely disappointed

please don't pull a Giratina / Rotom / Deoxys / EVERYFUCKINGOTHERTHINGEVER and make forms of things already existing

you know how much of a pain it was NOT being able to use Air Man Rotom in Pokemon Battle Revolution???
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on February 26, 2012, 01:19:20 AM
Who even uses air rotom, is the better question.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on February 26, 2012, 01:22:55 AM
Flying Type, Levitate. Redundant? A bit much.

I'm more concerned with how the sequels are going to be handled. We already explored Unova, so unless things radically change, new portions to explore outside of the circle exist, or an entirely new region. It will be boring to go back there again.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 26, 2012, 01:30:05 AM
It releases to Japan in June, so we'll see eventually.

I'm very eager for more information.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on February 26, 2012, 01:35:26 AM
Quote from: "Solarblast5"
Who even uses air rotom, is the better question.
He is used in 0.127694% of battles. Useless knowledge is pro. ;)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on February 26, 2012, 01:37:54 AM
Dang, I give you props for knowing that.
But still less than 1% use him, use a better mode (like fire mode)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on February 26, 2012, 01:45:18 AM
Rotom Fire: 0.893164%
Rotom Water: 10.9317%

Like I said, I have a master list of every single Pokemon for every single mode. This is still assuming Dream World standard.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 26, 2012, 03:40:45 AM
For some reason, I'm raising so many Eevees as I literary got a box full of them. If anyone wants one, feel free to ask.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: WheelieCarbonate on February 26, 2012, 04:13:56 AM
Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
For some reason, I'm raising so many Eevees as I literary got a box full of them. If anyone wants one, feel free to ask.
I'm assuming you want a Shiny one so good luck to yourself.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 26, 2012, 04:24:31 AM
Not really. I just got a collection of them for no reason. Originally to get all 7 forms, but now I got them all. I think I could use them as something for trading Pokemon or fun. A shiny Eevee would be cool though, not sure which form it should evolve into IF i get one.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on February 26, 2012, 04:53:08 AM
Would it be Glacion, for a shiny.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 26, 2012, 05:01:24 AM
Okay let's see the shiny schemes from what I seen.

Eevee = Grey seems okay.

Vaporeon = Hurts mah eyes.
Jolteon = Not too different from default.
Flareon = Looks like an even furrier Eevee with that brown.
Espeon = Why all that green?
Umbreon = Grey/Light-Blue is actually pretty good.
Leafeon = Same as Jolt.
Glaceon = White/Blue is okay too.

But really feel free to recommend which, I'm unsure.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on February 26, 2012, 11:16:29 AM
PO server's up! Password: megaman11

Can someone let me know if it's actually possible to connect? Just look for "Cutstuff Server".

I'm also keeping a usage stat script going so we can see how much each Pokemon is used on the server.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on February 26, 2012, 06:45:36 PM
I was able to get in there, but HD had to go when we were battling so... yeah.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on February 26, 2012, 06:48:34 PM
And I was winning too! Mostly because of your clientside screw up, but still
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on February 26, 2012, 11:57:44 PM
All I will say is. I beat HD, 'cause of my awesome SIGILYPH. He forfeited...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on February 26, 2012, 11:59:53 PM
No, I crashed. Dammit!

(I pretty much had it in the bag though ;)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on February 27, 2012, 01:48:05 AM
No, I set up my Sigilyph and all. I think I was gonna win.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on February 27, 2012, 02:34:09 AM
So I tried out the Dream World thing.
Well...tried to. I set everything up, but I accidentally put the wrong Pokemon to sleep, so when I switched it out it said I had to wait til tomorrow for it to recharge.
Oops.

Anyway, am I allowed to steal one of Donut's Eevees?
And Fyone, you always think that you're going to win everything >_>
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 27, 2012, 02:35:40 AM
Sure Epic Kirby, you can have one of my many Eevees. Need your FC though.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on February 27, 2012, 02:37:23 AM
I had to check it real quick, it's
2881 4030 7482
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on February 27, 2012, 02:40:18 AM
I know what you did

Sigilyph used Crash!
HD the Harbringer has disconnected from the server!
Fyone wins!

And you thought I was cheap!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 27, 2012, 03:02:41 AM
So just now. Me and Epic Kirby traded pokemon.

I gave him an Eevee, and he gave me Key-Mon (Panpour).
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on February 27, 2012, 03:05:49 AM
Every monkey has to be named Key-Mon

...I really hate Final Fantasy X-2....

On a random note, I started playing Pokemon Diamond again. So far my team is
Key-Mon (Obviously Chimchar)
Damn Bird (Starly)
GLaDOS (Shinx. I was feeling uncreative)
Then I realized that unless Key-Mon evolves, I'm a tad screwed on the rock gym.

Also, I name every bird "Damn Bird". Except when I got a Ducklett last playthrough of Black. Then I named it "Damn Duck"
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 27, 2012, 03:10:11 AM
It'd be hilarious if Doughnut went and permanently nicknamed all his Eevees "EEVEE".

Go EEVEE!
[Sends out a Leafeon]

I've started playing Pokémon White, and I'm having difficulty finding a damn male Venipede.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 27, 2012, 03:14:08 AM
That's a funny idea, I'll do that to the next Eevee I hatch.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on February 27, 2012, 03:44:59 AM
Quote from: "Human Destroyer"
I know what you did

Sigilyph used Crash!
HD the Harbringer has disconnected from the server!
Fyone wins!

And you thought I was cheap!

What the @&$#?!?!?

And, Epic Kirby I really thought I was gonna win that one because I was able to set up my Sigilyph.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on February 27, 2012, 08:26:45 PM
I just got my new Explorers of Sky cartridge.
So that's pretty cool.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 27, 2012, 09:10:17 PM
European and American releases for Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are scheduled for August 2012.

Holy crap we're getting it sooner than I thought
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on February 27, 2012, 09:14:37 PM
I really wish there was an emoticon for "Freaking the hell out about how awesome that is"
Because I would be spamming the living hell out of that emoticon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 27, 2012, 09:16:06 PM
Oh cool. Guess we all need to get prepared for the next one pretty soon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 27, 2012, 09:17:28 PM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
if there isn't a fusion dance move introduced for Kyurem I will be extremely disappointed
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on February 27, 2012, 09:23:25 PM
I didn't think this through.
I need a freaking team name in Mystery Dungeon.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 27, 2012, 09:23:45 PM
What's your team consisted of again?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 27, 2012, 09:26:33 PM
Team Onion Knight Team Ohh Co.

people are surprised when they see you SAVING THE WORLD
it's a corporation thus making you a business professional
say it fast and it sounds like OHKO which is what you'll be doing to enemies

you're welcome
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on February 27, 2012, 09:30:13 PM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
Team Onion Knight Team Ohh Co.

people are surprised when they see you SAVING THE WORLD
it's a corporation thus making you a business professional
say it fast and it sounds like OHKO which is what you'll be doing to enemies

you're welcome

Damnit Smash, that works.

And Donut, I got a Riolu and a Pikachu. I decided to actually be honest with the quiz for once, and I can't say I'm surprised I got Sassy. Not that it matters anymore as I got the name.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on February 28, 2012, 02:15:25 AM
OK, am I the only one (besides HD) who was able to get on the Cutstuff Server, because it's like a ghost town there.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on February 28, 2012, 02:18:45 AM
I was on it last night. But I'm not much of a competitive battler. So I'll mostly just spectate stuff.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 28, 2012, 02:20:00 AM
I don't use Pokemon Online, simple as that.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on February 28, 2012, 02:23:37 AM
I come around every so often. I'd like to battle more folks. So far I battled Gummywormz and that's about it so far.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on February 28, 2012, 02:25:37 AM
I've seen Solarblast on as well. What we need to do is set a time where we're all on at once. What time?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on February 28, 2012, 03:36:21 AM
Weekend as you know is the best time for me. If not Tuesdays 3:00 PM, Thursdays 4:30 PM.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on February 28, 2012, 10:49:28 PM
Double post for results.

I lost to HD... Because of all dem (16 in total I believe) CRITICAL HITS
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 28, 2012, 11:00:46 PM
Heh at your experience. I should get Pokemon Online someday, and have fun with you guys.

Btw, my B/W friendcode is 5415-4199-2831. Feel free to ask me for whatever. Whatever it's nagging me for my Eevees or some battle. Doesn't matter.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on February 28, 2012, 11:28:19 PM
I won 1, Savior won 1.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on February 28, 2012, 11:56:06 PM
holy sh**, pokemon online? damn, i gotta play that more... but it won't let me connect to servers :/

EDIT: after a buncha work, i'm playin' again!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 29, 2012, 02:10:59 AM
Alright, the Pokémon craving is hurting me

I'm going to do a Nuzlocke run of Pokémon Silver.

This will be my first Nuzlocke run of any Pokémon game.

My starter will be Cyndaquil.

Here's to hoping that this won't be suicide.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on February 29, 2012, 02:25:12 AM
And while Llama does that, I will take a shot each time one of his pokemon of his "die"
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 29, 2012, 02:27:24 AM
My Cyndaquil ended up being female.

Feulin, you better not fail me.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on February 29, 2012, 02:33:03 AM
I started a Sapphire Nuzlocke, I haven't finished yet and I only had 2 Pokemon die (One due to me panicking and one due ot Archie getting a critical hit =/)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 29, 2012, 01:02:28 PM
I'm tempted to do "Two Badge Challenges" of all my games after the fun I had with Pokemon Emerald.

Basically it's a challenge that's meant to prove you can clear an entire game (including HM slaves) with Pokemon caught in the first few minutes of the game. Everything used MUST be caught BEFORE you obtain the game's second badge, no exceptions.

It's not THAT challenging and it won't make you snap your Game Boy / DS / keyboard in half because it's not named Nuzlocke, but it's still fun nonetheless.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 29, 2012, 10:32:11 PM
Still got so many Eevees. Herp.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on February 29, 2012, 11:07:44 PM
Only annoyin' thin' about Eevee is that ya only have a 12.5% chance of gettin' a female Eevee.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on March 01, 2012, 12:07:34 AM
I Beat Gumball badly twice. He never beat me once.

I won 1. King Dumb won 2 (Damn legendaries IDC if you say that all legendaries aren't cheap. They're called legendaries for a reason!).
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 01, 2012, 12:12:04 AM
I actually got some females. Shinys... Nope.avi
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 01, 2012, 12:16:13 AM
Is it wrong that I deliberately search for a definite gender for most of my Pokémon?

Some Pokémon I'm indifferent to, but things like Female Conkeldurrs drive me insane.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: King Dumb on March 01, 2012, 12:29:26 AM
Quote
(Damn legendaries IDC if you say that all legendaries aren't cheap. They're called legendaries for a reason!)

Yes, they are; it's because they're hard to acquire in game, and they often have myth or legend as part of their backstory.

Vaporeon is overused for its stalling and walling capabilities. Suicune fills almost the same niche, and is underused.

In other news, Ditto is the true god of Pokémon and you all know it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 01, 2012, 12:46:09 AM
Quote from: "King Dumb"
Ditto is the true god of Pokémon and you all know it.
THIS.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on March 01, 2012, 01:00:56 AM
Quote from: "Fyone"
I Beat Gumball badly twice. He never beat me once.
go figure, i filled my team with pansage 'n co. :P
then i made a team with electrode suicide bombers
then i used my all-fire 'n ground team and lost to king dumb badly
but hey, i just play for the heck of it
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 01, 2012, 02:14:28 AM
Ended up beating Gummy in the Pokémon Online server tonight.

Man, I forgot how much you people love Alakazam. I'll need to swap him out for something else, probably a Gardevoir or Gallade.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on March 01, 2012, 03:34:44 AM
btw... where did everyone get these pokemon avatars?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 01, 2012, 03:37:55 AM
Answers your question? (http://winter-freak.deviantart.com/gallery/11728242)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on March 01, 2012, 03:40:46 AM
I used to use Alakazam to set up Gravity, however he was waaaaaay too fragile dispite bein' quite strong. Magneton ended up replacin' him.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on March 01, 2012, 03:11:45 PM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
Is it wrong that I deliberately search for a definite gender for most of my Pokémon?

Some Pokémon I'm indifferent to, but things like Female Conkeldurrs drive me insane.
This. Ohhhh, so much this.

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on March 01, 2012, 08:42:10 PM
Thats nice but I don't have a swampert, it was a dragonite that had half health, I have the video to prove it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 01, 2012, 09:28:54 PM
Great I got so many Eevees, like 18 and if you count the ones who evolved it's 30.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on March 01, 2012, 10:03:28 PM
Use the GTS, I have just as many gibles.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 01, 2012, 10:04:04 PM
Actually I'm thinking of giving/donating some to you guys.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on March 01, 2012, 10:30:10 PM
I have many rare Pokemon too. (i.e. Doduo with Brave Bird.)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: KillerChair on March 02, 2012, 12:51:13 PM
First post edited per request from Human Destroyer.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Atticus on March 05, 2012, 04:28:28 AM
So I've come up with the team I want someday. Would this be any good? (P.S. I'm not a competitive battler)

Hydregon (or however you spell it)
Haxorus
Chandelure
Serperior
Mienshao
Cofagrigus

or maybe throw an Excadrill, Darminitan, or Conkeldurr in there somewhere.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on March 05, 2012, 02:52:50 PM
Either HD doesn't host a PO server everyday, or I'm not seein' the server.

Also @coolguy, don't use Excadrill since it is banned unless ya play Ubers.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on March 05, 2012, 04:43:34 PM
I'm not seeing the server either. So your not alone.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on March 05, 2012, 08:18:36 PM
Quote from: "SaviorSword"
Either HD doesn't host a PO server everyday, or I'm not seein' the server.

Also @coolguy, don't use Excadrill since it is banned unless ya play Ubers.

PO server isn't up Wat. I'll restart it dammit.

Excadrill isn't actually banned right now. Trust me, I checked the tier list.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on March 05, 2012, 09:07:47 PM
I checked it too, it's in the "uber" tier. So it's basically banned.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on March 05, 2012, 09:54:59 PM
Quote from: "coolguy773"
So I've come up with the team I want someday. Would this be any good? (P.S. I'm not a competitive battler)

Hydregon (or however you spell it)
Haxorus
Chandelure
Serperior
Mienshao
Cofagrigus

or maybe throw an Excadrill, Darminitan, or Conkeldurr in there somewhere.

You have 2 dragons, and 2 ghosts.
Drop ether one of any type (I'd say HAXours and Cofagrigus)
Since your not competive battleing I'd keep everything else, but just don't have 2 of the same types of pkmn. It bugs the crap out of me when I see someone do that.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: fortegigasgospel on March 06, 2012, 05:06:11 AM
Quote from: "Solarblast5"
Quote from: "coolguy773"
So I've come up with the team I want someday. Would this be any good? (P.S. I'm not a competitive battler)

Hydregon (or however you spell it)
Haxorus
Chandelure
Serperior
Mienshao
Cofagrigus

or maybe throw an Excadrill, Darminitan, or Conkeldurr in there somewhere.

You have 2 dragons, and 2 ghosts.
Drop ether one of any type (I'd say HAXours and Cofagrigus)
Since your not competive battleing I'd keep everything else, but just don't have 2 of the same types of pkmn. It bugs the crap out of me when I see someone do that.

You also don't really need a Ghost/Psychic/Dark when you have another of them due to most Psychic/Ghost/Dark pokemon can learn moves of the other types but it does depend on the pokemon itself, Hydregion and Bisharp are darks you can mix with others due to not using much in line of their dark moves.

For instance I use Ghosts so I don't use Psychic because ghosts can use Psychic moves. Such as in both Pearl and Soul Silver I use Mismagious using both Ghost and Psychic moves.

As such my party for Black is in order of joining the party: Serperior (Atk > Sp. Atk., Miracle Seed) (Leech Seed, Coil, Leaf Blade, Facade), Seismatoad (Poison Touch, Atk > Sp. Atk, With Leftovers) (Dig, Earthquake, Aqua Ring, Poison Jab), Chandelure (Flash Fire, Charcoal) (Shadow Ball, Will-O-Wisp, Flamethrower, Hex), Mienshao (Regenerator, BrightPowder) (Hi Jump Kick, Drain Punch, U-Turn (hehe bug move on a fighting) Bulk Up), Bisharp (Defiant, Scope Lens) (Faint Attack, Assurance, Iron Head, Night Slash), Sigilyph (Magic Guard, Life Orb (this guy is a power house due to this combo) (Psychic, Air Slash, Psyshock, Ice Beam).
Yes I broke the example I used above but each Psychic, Dark and Ghost don't have moves of the other's types on them, hell Siligliph has Ice Beam due to the lack of anti dragon I had.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on March 07, 2012, 12:22:20 AM
Idk if its been mentioned here yet, but tell me if it has.

NEW POKEMON GAMES CONFIRMED FOR FALL 2012! (see spoiler for title)
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Retarted names, amiright? completely threw us all off..
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 07, 2012, 12:23:27 AM
1. Old news
2. How are the names stupid? They're sequels to Pokemon Black/White
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on March 07, 2012, 12:25:43 AM
1. thank you for confirming old news, i was unsure (i dont visit this thread often enough)
2. well, lets put it this way. they couldve at least found 2 different colors or done something else with it. the first time you put numbers on the end of a pokemon game (other than pokepark 2) just completely throws some people off, thats all.
3. ????
4. Profit!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 07, 2012, 12:35:29 AM
Quote from: "Serebii"
Reshiram & Zekrom

Games Obtainable With: Black, White
Available from: March 10th 2012 to April 8th 2012

The fourth non-Japanese WiFi Event in Pokémon Black & White features the legendary Pokémon Reshiram & Zekrom. This giveaway gives you the legendary dragon that was not found within your game. They have exclusive moves of Mist and Haze. They access special C-Gear skins in the Global Link

Holy dragon types batman (http://serebii.net/games/currentevents.shtml)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 07, 2012, 01:01:52 AM
Well it's fitting enough idea to put Black/White to close now, aka final event. Joy, I can get Zekrom.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 07, 2012, 01:03:01 AM
I'd like it if they gave out Tornadus and Thundurus sometime too but that's just me I guess
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 07, 2012, 01:32:02 AM
Guys, I'm having a slight dilemma in Pokemon Black.

My current team is Servine, The Ice Cream, That Water/Ground toad whose name I forgot, Duskull, Trapinch, and Machop.
I just found a Phanpy in Dream World that I really really REALLY want in my main team, but I don't know who to replace.
Any suggestions?
Oh and Servine isn't an option cause it's my starter.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 07, 2012, 01:33:47 AM
I'd personally say none of them but if you want it so infinitely bad I guess Machop for overall usefulness increase or Trapinch for same type redundancy.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 07, 2012, 01:37:05 AM
I think I'll go with Machop. Cause Trapinch will be my flier when it evolves.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on March 07, 2012, 01:43:33 AM
I'd go with the toad, you can teach Flygon some water moves and have a more stable ground type.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: fortegigasgospel on March 07, 2012, 03:43:16 AM
Quote from: "Rozark"
2. well, lets put it this way. they couldve at least found 2 different colors or done something else with it. the first time you put numbers on the end of a pokemon game (other than pokepark 2) just completely throws some people off, thats all.
Direct sequel picking up where the B/W ended, because if you
SPOILER:
(click to show/hide)
So B/W2 can pick up from there in trying to find him, as apposed to the rest of the series that each game's story was specifically separate stories as apposed to the story continuing.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 11, 2012, 01:28:00 AM
I'm thinking of replaying Fire Red. Are there any certain Pokemon anyone would recommend?
Title: You should seriously get A MUK! YUK!
Post by: Sora on March 11, 2012, 03:15:43 AM
Have a final team of only Dittos and I will salute you.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on March 11, 2012, 05:01:29 AM
If only they had Imposter instead of Limber... I should try that on Pokemon Online and see how far that takes me! Blasted Species Clause disallows in any serious games though...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on March 11, 2012, 08:02:05 AM
Quote from: "fortegigasgospel"
Quote from: "Rozark"
2. well, lets put it this way. they couldve at least found 2 different colors or done something else with it. the first time you put numbers on the end of a pokemon game (other than pokepark 2) just completely throws some people off, thats all.
Direct sequel picking up where the B/W ended, because if you
SPOILER:
(click to show/hide)
So B/W2 can pick up from there in trying to find him, as apposed to the rest of the series that each game's story was specifically separate stories as apposed to the story continuing.

@ spoiler. i completely forgot that that happened. its seriously been like a year since ive played white due to me not being able to go online with it :L.
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 12, 2012, 01:32:25 AM
I've decided to start a new Platinum file, and I'm curious about a few things

How good is Leafeon by Eevee standards?
How good is it by Gen IV standards?
How good is it by Grass Type standards?

Piplup or Chimchar?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 12, 2012, 02:33:16 AM
I can't say for Leafeon, but I'd go with Chimchar only because there are some decent water types in Sinnoh and not many fire types. Plus it gets that part fighting thing later on.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 12, 2012, 02:35:07 AM
I was hoping you'd say Chimchar

I've done some research and I've found out that Leafeon isn't bad, so I'll give her a shot.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on March 12, 2012, 02:51:29 AM
Leafeon is one of the worse eeveelutions, but it's a good Pokémon overall and is one of the better grass Pokémon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 12, 2012, 03:04:23 AM
I yet to compare all 7 eevee evolutions in Gen 5 (Get them to all to like Lv. 70 or something), to see which one is the best. But I think Leaf isn't that bad of a choice for Gen 4-5.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on March 12, 2012, 03:06:09 AM
The best one I think is obvious, it's Espeon with it's annoying ability Magic Bounce.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on March 12, 2012, 01:50:33 PM
I'd say Flareon deserves a mention as a possible worst Eeveelution with it's horrid move pool and typin' with pretty much no good move to abuse at all. Glaceon ,while useable under certain conditions, suffers alot from it's typin'. Otherwise all Ice types would move up notch. Leafeon's okay, not that bad, but not good. Average overall and faces a lot of competition with lots of other Grass types. Now on the opposite end, that could go to Espeon, Jolteon, and/or Vaporeon. All 3 of them can do their jobs really well and effectively overall.

This would be my list of best to worst of Eeveelutions.

1. Jolteon (obvious Electric bias :p)
2. Vaporeon
3. Espeon
4. Umbreon
5. Leafeon
6. Glaceon
7. Flareon
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on March 12, 2012, 02:09:52 PM
They made Flareon suck MUCH less in Gen 5 ;) but in Gen 4 it's extremely horribad, I have to agree.


Jolteon can stunlock at the speed of light
Vaporeon is a mighty wall if I've ever seen one
Flareon is all about dat offense (in Gen 5 at least)
Umbreon is a good revenge killer / status ninja
Espeon is great at Special damage or support
Glaceon is a damn wizard under Hail setups
and I really don't give a crap about Leafeon :P

Leafeon has the potential to be so much cooler
but its ability is "meh" in my eyes, it could be better
and the moveset isn't too special or exotic either
I mean seriously, it's a Roselia plus Swords Dance :I

WHY THE FUCK DOESN'T IT GET SAP SIPPER FROM DREAM WORLD
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on March 12, 2012, 02:11:36 PM
Well... if you guys don't think Espeon's OU then I'll use him in a new party.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on March 12, 2012, 02:18:39 PM
Espeon's OU whether everyone likes it or not. It really depends if people likes to use it or not. I haven't played with Espeon myself, however I do have to say it's ability is fun and awesome.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: King Dumb on March 12, 2012, 09:41:49 PM
For those who don't understand completely, OU means 'Overused', which means the competitive Pokémon battling community uses it a lot (if we assume that Smogon has their numbers right, which they do.) Being overused implies that the Pokémon is good at something, so that's why it's in the tier. So yes, while generally stronger Pokémon will be in OU and 'weaker' ones will fall in a lower tier, keep in mind that this is not how they are placed there.

In terms of the eeveelutions, I'd say the only one lagging considerably behind is Flareon. Glaceon and Leafeon do well in their tier, Umbreon, while not used much, can support its time well and has the useful ability to Baton Pass Mean Look. Jolteon's usage is a bit limited compared Vaporeon and Espeon, but he functions well. Vaporeon and Espeon, of course, have their roles pretty well sliced for them.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 12, 2012, 10:09:49 PM
Quote from: "Serebii"
In The Games Department

Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 - CoroCoro

The first images and details for Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 are coming from various Japanese boards. We're still in the process of translating so please bear with us as we add information to this update. First we have images of the box arts and details confirming that this is not a different coloured game but has a whole new story and features.

Glorious.

Simply glorious.

The fact that we'll be getting more info later today gets me so excited.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 12, 2012, 10:25:25 PM
So okay, I finished setting up everything for Pokemon Online.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 13, 2012, 12:37:41 AM
So I just thought of a slightly different tournament idea using Pokemon Online, kind of a Cutstuff Pokemon League thing (Not to be confused with OJ's tourney)
Get users to be the 8 gyms/Elite Four/champion. And have the earlier gyms use lower leveled Pokemon and limit the number of Pokemons uses by the trainer at first and give them more as they beat more gyms.
Kind of like the actual games in that regard.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on March 13, 2012, 12:49:33 AM
Quote from: "Epic Kirby"
So I just thought of a slightly different tournament idea using Pokemon Online, kind of a Cutstuff Pokemon League thing (Not to be confused with OJ's tourney)
Get users to be the 8 gyms/Elite Four/champion. And have the earlier gyms use lower leveled Pokemon and limit the number of Pokemons uses by the trainer at first and give them more as they beat more gyms.
Kind of like the actual games in that regard.

I like this idea. I call champion! :P

Rules would be easily made by what you can get in the games.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 13, 2012, 12:54:58 AM
Quote from: "Human Destroyer"
Quote from: "Epic Kirby"
So I just thought of a slightly different tournament idea using Pokemon Online, kind of a Cutstuff Pokemon League thing (Not to be confused with OJ's tourney)
Get users to be the 8 gyms/Elite Four/champion. And have the earlier gyms use lower leveled Pokemon and limit the number of Pokemons uses by the trainer at first and give them more as they beat more gyms.
Kind of like the actual games in that regard.

I like this idea. I call champion! :P

Rules would be easily made by what you can get in the games.

I have a small set of rules in my head. (Though I think there should be something like an audition for champion...)
But that's if this gets more interest of course.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on March 13, 2012, 07:29:18 PM
I like the idea, but I think it would be better to just make a tournament where there are no gyms whatsoever; just because I don't think we have enough people.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 13, 2012, 07:40:14 PM
Quote from: "Fyone"
I like the idea, but I think it would be better to just make a tournament where there are no gyms whatsoever; just because I don't think we have enough people.

We have a tournament for that already going on though. This is just something for fun, without much of a time limit.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on March 14, 2012, 01:39:37 AM
HD's PO server used Explosion or somethin' again. Some one send in somethin' with Damp!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on March 14, 2012, 10:49:58 AM
Quote from: "SaviorSword"
HD's PO server used Explosion or somethin' again. Some one send in somethin' with Damp!

Should be fixed now
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on March 15, 2012, 12:05:03 AM
Quote from: "Human Destroyer"
I like this idea. I call champion! :P
if you're champion, the i'm that first gym that everyone finds really easy
mostly because i'm... really easy to beat
seriously, i'm staking claims there
so it's MINE! :P
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: King Dumb on March 15, 2012, 09:27:28 PM
IF this were ever actually to happen (which it probably wouldn't, considering we barely have enough people to make the league, let alone challenge it), we would have to decide gym leaders, the Elite Four, and the Champion the good old fashioned way.

In other news, anyone who frequents this thread and hasn't signed up for the PO tournament should do so now, because it needs more people.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 15, 2012, 09:31:27 PM
Well I'm ready for the tournament, I'm pretty certain my team is capable now since I did some tweaking to their stats and movesets to have a better chance of surviving through the PO battles.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 15, 2012, 09:56:07 PM
Maybe if we cut down on the gym leaders.

Though in the case of gym leaders, I was thinking that each gym leader could be challenged in any order and the gym leaders would have different teams depending on how many badges the trainer has so far.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Chugger11 on March 17, 2012, 01:49:34 AM
To be honest, I don't like all the new Pokemon. I prefer the original 151 Pokemon. The oldies will always be the best9in my heart)!!!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 17, 2012, 02:01:41 AM
Could you name one new Pokémon and why you dislike it leaving design completely out of the picture?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on March 18, 2012, 01:46:56 AM
Wait, why leaving design out of the picture? Gen V's are no worse than most of Gen I's, they're probably better.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 18, 2012, 01:49:26 AM
I don't know why everyone calls the Ice Cream unoriginal. It's pretty freaking cool.
Especially compared to some of Gen 1's design.

-A Rat
-A Magnet that evolves into 3 magnets
- A Mole that evolves into 3 moles
- A two headed bird that evolves into a 3 headed bird
- A floating rock with arms

I think I made my point.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 18, 2012, 01:50:48 AM
I predicted him saying something along the lines of "ew the desin sux compared to my bro charizard" like all Red/Blue fans do.

I know the designs in the newer Gens are awesome, I just don't want him using them as an excuse, so I'm forcing him to learn something about the Pokémon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 18, 2012, 02:08:02 AM
Of course let's not forget. There's a bunch of other cool stuff in Gen 4-5 that Gen 1 doesn't have.

I'm thinking of replaying the original Gen 2 games sometime soon, since I find Gen 2 VERY blurry to me.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 18, 2012, 02:25:52 AM
I wish I could play Gen 2, but my old Gold cartridge is broke.
I don't know if I ever told the story about that, but just in case I'll tell it again.
(click to show/hide)
Title: Pokemon Diamond seems to exist for the GBC, Pirate/Hack?
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 18, 2012, 02:41:23 AM
The Dying Pokemon Gold Cartridge. Why did I say that?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 18, 2012, 05:06:42 AM
Pokémon Silver Nuzlocke Progress.

Location: Before Falkner

Pokémon Alive:

Feulin - Female Cyndaquil - Level 9
Lego - Male Rattata - Level 9
Fyone - Female Hoothoot - Level 7

Casualities:

DarkAura - Female Zubat - Level 2

Rest in Peace, I hardly knew ya.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on March 18, 2012, 05:29:46 AM
Labada, explain a Nuzlocke to me so I can go do one of Gold.

Most importantly, am I not allowed to grind?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 18, 2012, 05:49:27 AM
A Nuzlocke is a "Hard Mode" of a Pokémon game relying on two core rules.

-If a Pokémon faints, it's dead and you must place it in the PC during your next trip to a Pokémon center.
-You may only catch the first Pokémon in each route. If it's a duplicate, too bad. Shiny, too bad. Roaming Legendary, too bad.

The rest are ones that you tack on yourself such as:

-No Pokémon Centers
-No buying items
-No legendaries
-Black Out = Permanent Game Over

and so on.

My additional rules just stick to no legendaries, and my journey ends when I black out.

If you couldn't grind, nobody would do Nuzlockes. They'd be impossible.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mr. X on March 18, 2012, 06:13:46 AM
I thought you were supposed to release the Pokemon once it's "dead"?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 18, 2012, 06:19:48 AM
Releasing is optional. I meant to put that in the previous post, but my mind ate glass or something

Regardless, once it's "dead", you put it in a DECEASED box or you release it. DarkAura's sitting in the DECEASED box currently.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on March 18, 2012, 06:53:02 AM
I can never do Nuzlocke because I get too attached to my pokemon. ; - ;
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jennifer on March 18, 2012, 01:22:14 PM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
Pokémon Silver Nuzlocke Progress.

Location: Before Falkner

Pokémon Alive:

Feulin - Female Cyndaquil - Level 9
Lego - Male Rattata - Level 9
Fyone - Female Hoothoot - Level 7

Casualities:

DarkAura - Female Zubat - Level 2

Rest in Peace, I hardly knew ya.

I did a Nuzlocke challenge on my old Pokémon Blue cartridge once. My entire team got defeated at Bruno of the Elite Four. My team before they died was:

Bulbe - Level 49 Venusaur
Pidge - Level 47 Pidgeot
Muddy - Level 43 Muk
Bolt - Level 52 Raichu
Articuno - Level 50 Articuno
Leo - Level 48 Alakazam

Pidge stayed alive the longest because of Type Advantages. I also had these rules in effect:

[*]You cannot carry more than 3 of the same item in your bag. So no extra Full Restores or Revives.
[*]You cannot level any Pokémon above level 55. *Exception below*
[*]You cannot level your Starter Pokémon above level 60
[*]You can only have 3 Store Bought items in your bag at one time

I Did surprisingly well with those rules in effect.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 18, 2012, 04:27:23 PM
Welp, now I'm inspired to do a FireRed Nuzlocke. Which I'm going to start shortly.
Title: 3rd Gen's Elite Four was murder
Post by: Sora on March 18, 2012, 04:38:03 PM
Quote from: "Ivory"
I can never do Nuzlocke because I get too attached to my pokemon. ; - ;

This so much.  That, and the Elite Four would pretty much kill me on just about any Gen.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on March 18, 2012, 04:45:07 PM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
Pokémon Silver Nuzlocke Progress.

Casualities:

DarkAura - Female Zubat - Level 2

Rest in Peace, I hardly knew ya.

Don't worry, I'll be reincarnated as a male, hopefully, Poochyena in a 3rd Gen. Nuzlocke. If your gonna do that, that is.
Title: Re: 3rd Gen's Elite Four was murder
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 18, 2012, 04:51:20 PM
Quote from: "Sora"
Quote from: "Ivory"
I can never do Nuzlocke because I get too attached to my pokemon. ; - ;

This so much.  That, and the Elite Four would pretty much kill me on just about any Gen.

The only one I'm fearing is Koga, really.

Explosions and Poison, two of my three biggest fears.

The attachment is the sort of thing that drives you on to get revenge on Lance for being the evil to every Pokémon death you've ever experienced.

Not to mention once the Nuzlocke's over you can just bring everyone out of the box and have a pool party or something
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: WheelieCarbonate on March 18, 2012, 05:46:13 PM
Quote from: "Ivory"
I can never do Nuzlocke because I get too attached to my pokemon. ; - ;
There is actually a rule of Nuzlockes that you have to nickname your Pokemon so when they die you feel more sad than you would.
I started a Nuzlocke of Pokemon Red with a real cartridge.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on March 18, 2012, 05:48:33 PM
And I always nickname my pokemon. Or at least make them lower case if it was pre-gen5. FULL CAP NAMES annoy me for some reason.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jennifer on March 18, 2012, 06:13:12 PM
Quote from: "Ivory"
And I always nickname my pokemon.

I Second this actually. The only Pokemon I never nickname are legendaries. Occasionally I'll nickname a select few, like Zekrom - Terra, Reshiram - Blaze, Kyurem - Kyu-Kyu, Etc.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 18, 2012, 07:24:06 PM
Pokémon Silver Nuzlocke Progress.

Location: Slowpoke Well

Pokémon Alive:

Feulin - Female Quilava - Level 18
Lego - Male Rattata - Level 16
Fyone - Female Hoothoot - Level 16
nEOn - Female Ekans - Level 12

Pokémon Boxed:

Lad - Male Togepi - Level 5

Casualities:

DarkAura - Female Zubat - Level 2


I think I'll do a normal run of Gold with a similar team to make up for any casualties I have this run.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on March 18, 2012, 07:46:06 PM
Quote from: "Chugger11"
To be honest, I don't like all the new Pokemon. I prefer the original 151 Pokemon. The oldies will always be the best9in my heart)!!!

(click to show/hide)

Im such a hypocrite :L
Title: GL when you get to Claire, Llama
Post by: Sora on March 18, 2012, 07:55:59 PM
Because you totally can't like all the different Gens of Pokemon for different reasons.  :ugeek:

Also, quick question for Llama about Nuzlocke Runs: When you go into a cave and see Zubat first (which is almost inevitable), and then go into a different cave later and see a another Zubat first, can you only catch a Zubat there as well?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 18, 2012, 07:58:40 PM
There are a few extra rules.
It's either
A: Yes you catch the Zubat
B: You get 3 chances to find something else, but if you find a Zubat when you're out of chances you catch it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 18, 2012, 08:03:17 PM
Quote from: "Sora"
Also, quick question for Llama about Nuzlocke Runs: When you go into a cave and see Zubat first (which is almost inevitable), and then go into a different cave later and see a another Zubat first, can you only catch a Zubat there as well?


Yeah.

I found two Ekans, and the second one was a duplicate, so I didn't catch it.

Shame, because Hoppip were in that same patch of grass.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 18, 2012, 08:16:06 PM
Anyhow, I stole everyone's idea to start a Nuzlocke and Lamma's naming pattern and started a Fire Red nuzlocke.
This is my current team

Location: Around half way through Viridian Forest

Korby- Level 8 Bulbasaur
Lego- Level 8 Ratatta
Nemu- Level 9 Mankey
Travis- Level 8 Pidgey
Megaman- Level 7 Kakuna
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 18, 2012, 09:46:59 PM
So yeah I actually started playing Crystal again, 3 hours ago. And already I got the first two badges.

My team is really just Quilava. Togepi already hatched, and I'm not using it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on March 19, 2012, 02:36:57 AM
Hey I found my Leaf Green cartridge. Ooh a Mewtwo Lv. 96 (it's not up for grabs BTW).
Title: Custom Pokemon Online sprites, Wohoo. Remilia~
Post by: Jennifer on March 19, 2012, 01:08:20 PM
I still have my Hoenn Rayquaza on my Fire Red Cartridge. I think it's level 87 or so.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on March 19, 2012, 04:17:15 PM
:roll: Heh, heh. I have Raquaza, Kyogre and Groudon on my Leaf Green cartridge. I also have the legendary birds & Entei (I wish I had the rest of dem dogs). I also have Venasaur and Charizard. I have lv. 100: Meganium, Feraligatr, and Typhlosion.  :mrgreen:  I'm not trying to brag. . .
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on March 19, 2012, 05:20:22 PM
this just goes to show you that trio pokemon are the best thing ever
but the best w/o a reasonable doubt is the legendary golems
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/c/c1/MDP377.png) (http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/1/13/MDP378.png) (http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/2/24/MDP379.png)
Title: Or second least favorite. Dem Lake Pixies.
Post by: Ivory on March 19, 2012, 05:29:03 PM
:| The golem trio is my least favorite Trio. So yes, there is doubt in that claim.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on March 19, 2012, 06:49:51 PM
My favourite trio are the birds, just sayin'.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on March 19, 2012, 08:01:59 PM
Golems, I love there design but hate some of the typing the are all weak to fighting.  I just wish regigigas had a better ability.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on March 19, 2012, 09:26:35 PM
My least favorite trio is definitely the Kami Trio, and I pretty much like all the other ones. My favorite is either the Golems or RSE's Mascot Trio.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on March 19, 2012, 09:37:08 PM
exactly.
the RSE mascot trio were fun to recruit in mystery dungeon.
plus, the groudon battle is so f**king epic!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on March 19, 2012, 09:53:39 PM
Derp, I forgot about the Kami trio as well. Push golems up to third place.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 19, 2012, 10:21:50 PM
I hate the Kami trio
But every other trio is so cool in their own rights that I can't help but feel guilty when I see an untrained trio Pokémon in my boxes.

My favorite is either the Tao trio or the Bird trio, though.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 20, 2012, 01:28:15 AM
...and I'm still with just Quilava. And I defeated the 4th gym leader. Damn, he's sorta a boss kind of guy.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 20, 2012, 01:42:35 AM
I'd like to take some time to have a memorial for Lego the Ratatta. Some shorts kid was really pissed at me for not wearing shorts so his Spearow got a critical hit on a Fury Attack.
Lego won't be forgotten.

In other news, I got Tsuki the Nidoran (Male) and Kenkoru the Magikarp
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on March 20, 2012, 02:10:12 AM
How about me as the Electric type? :D
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 20, 2012, 02:25:28 AM
Quote from: "SaviorSword"
How about me as the Electric type? :D
If I get one that is.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jennifer on March 20, 2012, 11:17:59 AM
Quote from: "Epic Kirby"
Travis- Level 8 Pidgey

Huh. Funny, as Pidgey was the first pokemon I caught in Fire-Red. Still have that Level 73 Bugger on my Soul Silver Game.

Oh yeah, while we're onto trio's, I'll have to go with the Legendary Dog trio as my favorite.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 20, 2012, 11:19:42 AM
I'll get back to work on my Nuzlocke tomorrow.

I may make some comics like some other good Nuzlockers such as Ara and Freddie, not to mention the canon Nuzlocke comics.

If so, I'd have to start today.

Also you let Lego die

Freeman fffffffuuuuuuuuuuu
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on March 20, 2012, 04:29:28 PM
so, I just started playing blue rescue team again. good game, seriously.
i blew through to sky tower in less than a day.
but my priority is filling EVERY DAMN SPACE in dem friend areas.
which means more wonder mail generator for me.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 20, 2012, 07:34:08 PM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
I'll get back to work on my Nuzlocke tomorrow.

I may make some comics like some other good Nuzlockers such as Ara and Freddie, not to mention the canon Nuzlocke comics.

If so, I'd have to start today.

Also you let Lego die

Freeman fffffffuuuuuuuuuuu

IT WAS ALL THE CRITICAL HIT! I COULDN'T DO A THING ABOUT IT!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 20, 2012, 08:01:00 PM
Quote from: "Epic Kirby"
IT WAS ALL THE CRITICAL HIT! I COULDN'T DO A THING ABOUT IT!

Grind like Hell

If you have a poison type that always helps.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: WheelieCarbonate on March 20, 2012, 11:32:36 PM
My progress on my Red Nuzlocke
I'm in Viridian forest and my team is
Hitler the Bulbasaur Lvl 8
Stalin the Nidoran male Lvl 3
Mussolini the Weedle Lvl 3
I found a Kakuna in the forest so no catch.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 21, 2012, 12:54:37 AM
Progress. 7th Gym beaten, and STILL with just Typhlosion used for ALL battles. And I'm only breaking this 1 Pokemon thing, until I get either Raikou, Entei, Suicune, or Eevee.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mr. X on March 21, 2012, 02:31:09 AM
Beating Gold with only Typhlosion was basically how I beat the game as a kid the first time since I would only use my starter.  That left me with a Typhlosion at level 100 and the nearest other guy being Ho-oh at like 52.  Everybody else was probably 35 or under.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jennifer on March 21, 2012, 11:43:31 AM
So, because everyone is doing a Nuzlocke, I decided to do one as well on my Blue game, After trading My pokemon to Yellow so I don't lose my Level 70~ pokemon.

Progress: 1 Badge, 2 Fallen Pokemon.

Location: Cerulean City, Before Misty

Team:
Bulbe(Bulbasaur) - Level 19
Butter(Butterfree) - level 16
Digger(Sandshrew) - Level 13

Fallen Pokemon:
Moon the Clefairy - Level 10 - Death from Poison
Spear the Spearow - Level 15 - Death from Crit by Rival Marisa. (Charmander's Ember)

Boxed Pokemon:
Pidge(Pidgey) - Level 14
Remilia(Zubat) - Level 12

Extra Nuzlocke Rules:

You cannot start evolving your starter until the gym that it's type is used. (Charmander - Cinnabar, Bulbasaur - Celadon, Squirtle - Cerulean)

You may not have more than 3 of any item in your bag.

You may revive Only ONE Pokemon throughout the entire challenge. (Saving for my Starter)

You may not buy anything stronger than a Hyper Potion healing wise.

You may not use the Poke Flute to wake up sleeping Pokemon in battle.

You may only Box up to 30 Pokemon Total. (36 Total Pokemon I can use.)

Only 15 Pokemon can faint throughout the challenge. If 16 Pokemon faint, you lose the challenge


I think I'm doing pretty well, so far.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 21, 2012, 11:19:47 PM
Pokémon Silver Nuzlocke Progress.

(click to show/hide)
I'm so proud of my team.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on March 21, 2012, 11:28:55 PM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
Pokémon Alive:
Fyone - Female Hoothoot - Level 18

Aww man I'm a girl  :| , at least I'm ALIVE!  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on March 21, 2012, 11:29:59 PM
Well I hope you and your team the best to take out Whitney.
(I say that one of your team will die)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on March 21, 2012, 11:31:10 PM
Whitney's beast, my brother had so much trouble on Whitney's Miltank.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 21, 2012, 11:32:33 PM
I'm so scared of Whitney that I'm raising Obelisk to 24 before I even try to look at Whitney with a straight face.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on March 21, 2012, 11:33:56 PM
Now that I remember, I think my bro lost probably 7 times to Whitney (Maybe even more).
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 21, 2012, 11:37:16 PM
I lost I think two or three times to her in my Crystal playthrough.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on March 22, 2012, 12:00:18 AM
I am a victim of peer pressure :ugeek:

POKEMON SILVER NUZLOCKE LIVESTREAM COMING SOON


actually I am scared shitless of Nuzlocke due to my experiences with Fire Emblem
so to soften things up a tiny bit this Nuzlocke will be played on EASY MODE

1) Each route can have two Locks - one each for day and night. Blame Game Freak for being innovative.
2) Because of the two Lock rule, I can only use three reshuffles in the entire run. inb4pidgeyswarm
3) I am allowed a single Max Revive during my run. If I don't have a Max Revive yet then GOTTA WAIT FOR IT
4) If my entire party falls in a single battle (read: blacked out) then it's an instant game over.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 22, 2012, 12:03:31 AM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
I am a victim of peer pressure :ugeek:

POKEMON SILVER NUZLOCKE LIVESTREAM COMING SOON


actually I am scared shitless of Nuzlocke due to my experiences with Fire Emblem
so to soften things up a tiny bit this Nuzlocke will be played on EASY MODE

1) Each route can have two Locks - one each for day and night. Blame Game Freak for being innovative.
2) Because of the two Lock rule, I can only use three reshuffles in the entire run. inb4pidgeyswarm
3) I am allowed a single Max Revive during my run. If I don't have a Max Revive yet then GOTTA WAIT FOR IT
4) If my entire party falls in a single battle (read: blacked out) then it's an instant game over.

I'm jelly, if my computer wasn't so crap I would definitely livestream something.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: WheelieCarbonate on March 22, 2012, 12:26:42 AM
I became the first person yet on this Nuzlocke thing to lose theirs :|
I'll just play it normally now and record my progress.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 22, 2012, 12:31:59 AM
How did you die?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: WheelieCarbonate on March 22, 2012, 12:32:49 AM
Gary Motherfucking Oak at Nugget Bridge killed my team :/
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 22, 2012, 01:45:25 AM
Err, I'm right before Gary MotherFucking Oak on Nugget Bridge, so I might grind a bit more now...

Oh and Misty is down, so that's cool.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on March 22, 2012, 02:19:02 AM
So I decided to do a nuzlocke because I've always wanted to do one, and now that everyone else is doing one...
(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i248/Cowman_bucket/PocketMonstersMidoriJapan_01.png)
I won't know anything about items at all!

I probably will not be giving names to my Pokemon, seeing as I can't speak Japanese.

...wait, if I lose against Gary, do I have to restart?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 22, 2012, 02:43:58 AM
Most people null the rules during the first rival battle. Regardless, the only pro to beating Gary is a cash boost early in the game.

I'm not familiar with Green, so good luck!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Russel on March 22, 2012, 03:27:20 AM
Green is Blue, just the JP version
Hence Leaf Green instead of Water Blue
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on March 22, 2012, 03:29:38 AM
Technically, Blue is the third version of the series. It even had different sprites than Red(JP) and Green.

Also, I caught a Pikachu.
and my spearow died


Essentially, I added one more challenge to myself which is playing in Japanese.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 22, 2012, 03:31:28 AM
Green has the weirdest sprites you'll ever see in a Pokémon game, apparently.

I'll be putting Nuzlocke talk in a spoiler to prevent irritation by instantaneous Nuzlocke derailing.

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on March 22, 2012, 03:35:25 AM
Actually, I consider Green's sprites to be the best between Blue and Green.

Green:
(click to show/hide)

Blue:
(click to show/hide)

There are still some bad ones(vileplume), but the majority I prefer over Blue.
(Koffing's right side up too)

Yellow still wins, of course, but whatever.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mr. X on March 22, 2012, 03:38:41 AM
Personally, I think the sprites in green are atrocious.  I mean, look at Charmeleon and Charizard!  Oy!  At least Golbat isn't quite as awful though.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on March 22, 2012, 03:40:12 AM
I don't think charmander's that bad, but you're right about Charizard.

However, look at Blastoise, Beedrill, Fearow, and Radicate~

Some of the bad ones I like because they're bad. Like Jigglypuff!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mr. X on March 22, 2012, 03:43:15 AM
You're right on Blastoise and Fearow, but I prefer the other two in Blue.
Title: That Jigglypuff needs more sleep
Post by: Sora on March 22, 2012, 03:50:53 AM
I love how in Green

Poliwhirl's eyes a slooooowly sliding off his face.

And how most of the Pokemon could stand to lose a few pounds.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on March 22, 2012, 03:54:23 AM
Well, so could Sonic.
And then he did.

And then we got Sonic 06.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 22, 2012, 10:53:39 AM
Venusaur, Mew, and Ekans are all rather bizarre in Green.
Title: I knew thee well, Pidge.
Post by: Jennifer on March 22, 2012, 12:03:24 PM
Update on my Nuzlocke Progress.

Progress: 2 Badges, 3 Fallen Pokemon.

Location: Vermillion City, Pokemon Center

Team:
Bulbe(Bulbasaur) - Level 23
Butter(Butterfree) - level 20
Digger(Sandshrew) - Level 19
Remilia(Zubat) - Level 18

Fallen Pokemon:
Moon the Clefairy - Level 10 - Death from Poison
Spear the Spearow - Level 15 - Death from Crit by Rival Marisa. (Charmander's Ember)
Pidge the Pidgey - Level 14 - Death from Youngster's Attack (Rattata's Quick Attack)


Boxed Pokemon:
Alakadabra(Abra) - Level 10
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 22, 2012, 10:04:11 PM
I might as well update things.

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on March 22, 2012, 11:58:40 PM
Progresssss

Location: Cerulean City
Badges: 2
??? on Nugget Bridge dominated

???? the Charmeleon - Level 23
????? the Pikachu - Level 21
??? the Raticate - Level 20
??? the Paras - Level 8

Dead:
????? the Spearow - Death by grinding

Potions used: 2
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Zytix on March 23, 2012, 01:22:36 AM
I've jumped on the bandwagon and started a Nuzlocke on White. (Which is actually my first playthrough too)

Location: Straiton City
Badges: 1

Hayface the Male Lillipup - Lvl: 12
Spiderpig the Male Tepig - Lvl: 11
Ratdatroll the Male Patrat - Lvl: 12
Woodman the Male Pansage - Lvl: 11

Standard Nuzlocke Rules:
Release them if they stop moving.
Name every Pokemon you catch.
Can only catch the first Pokemon you find in any given area.
Blah.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 23, 2012, 02:18:41 AM
You should've named Tepig as ManBearPig, because when he's Emboar, it really suits him.
Title: Re: I knew thee well, Pidge.
Post by: Jennifer on March 23, 2012, 11:41:47 AM
Update on my Nuzlocke Progress, Eyup. I'm surprised Lt. Surge didn't KO Remilia, I swear. Crits her, Then attempts to use Thunder Shock. Switched out at the last minute to Digger, then swept his entire team.

Progress: 3 Badges, 3 Fallen Pokemon.

Location: Vermillion City, Pokemon Center. Again.

Team:
Bulbe(Ivysaur) - Level 28
Butter(Butterfree) - level 25
Digger(Sandshrew) - Level 23
Remilia(Zubat) - Level 21
Alakadabra(Abra) - Level 14

Fallen Pokemon:
Moon the Clefairy - Level 10 - Death from Poison
Spear the Spearow - Level 15 - Death from Crit by Rival Marisa. (Charmander's Ember)
Pidge the Pidgey - Level 14 - Death from Youngster's Attack (Rattata's Quick Attack)


Boxed Pokemon:
None.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 23, 2012, 12:54:33 PM
Bah Update

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on March 23, 2012, 02:34:38 PM
Make me a Magikarp

I'd be so useful


Nuzlocking seems pretty hard. Good thing I'm not trying it, since I would give up really soon probably.
Title: Indeed.
Post by: Jennifer on March 23, 2012, 02:53:30 PM
It's actually really fun once you get the hang of it. Oh, Slight update, made it to Celadon city, so my Ivysaur evolution is Valid. (Read: I went to Celadon, forgot to go back to route 2 through diglett cave to get the items, saved at Vermillion.)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on March 23, 2012, 06:56:18 PM
Nuzlocking's easy. You just grind on lower level Pokemon all day then crush all who stand in your path.

If you really want a challenge, go play a game you haven't played (in a long time) in a language you don't understand.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on March 23, 2012, 08:15:31 PM
Nuzlocke is basically playing Pokemon under Fire Emblem rules.

If you can handle Fire Emblem without using too many retries or continues, then a Nuzlocke shouldn't be too tough.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 24, 2012, 12:25:38 PM
Update and stuff

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 24, 2012, 02:52:45 PM
Pokémon Silver Nuzlocke Progress.

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Never forget. I'm so sorry.

EDIT: Caught a Pinser in the National Park, named it Gummywormz.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 24, 2012, 03:13:34 PM
That Cyndaquil is probably being called Donugee if you ever intend to hatch it.
Title: Re: I knew thee well, Pidge.
Post by: Jennifer on March 24, 2012, 04:05:29 PM
Update on my Nuzlocke Progress, once again. Erika you Monster.

Progress: 4 Badges, 4 Fallen Pokemon.

Location: Vermillion City, Pokemon Center. Again - Again.

Team:
Bulbe(Ivysaur) - Level 34
Butter(Butterfree) - level 31
Digger(Sandslash) - Level 28
Remilia(Golbat) - Level 29
Alakadabra(Kadabra) - Level 30

Fallen Pokemon:
Moon the Clefairy - Level 10 - Death from Poison.
Spear the Spearow - Level 15 - Death from Crit by Rival Marisa. (Charmander's Ember)
Pidge the Pidgey - Level 14 - Death from Youngster's Attack. (Rattata's Quick Attack)
Draco the Horsea - Level 21 - Death by Erika's Toxic.



Boxed Pokemon:
None.

Also, added a rule: You cannot catch the same Pokemon more than once. This does not count toward other evolutions. (Read: Seadra Faints, you can still catch a Horsea. You cannot evolve it though.)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mr. Sean Nelson on March 24, 2012, 04:21:59 PM
So, what?
When your Pokemon die, they actually die?!?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 24, 2012, 04:58:44 PM
That's how Nuzlocke works.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jennifer on March 24, 2012, 07:46:05 PM
Eyup. As Smsh said, it's basically Pokemon + Fire Emblem.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 25, 2012, 06:54:06 PM
10 seconds after Lamma brags that I lose death happens.
Damnit
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Nostalgia on March 25, 2012, 09:27:51 PM
So I'm just now playing FireRed because I'm a froob
Here's my Pokémon or something I guess

Lamma - Level 13 Male Squirtle
Crashwoman - Level 8 Female Pidgey
Something - Level 5 Male Weedle
Waynus - Level 4 Female Rattata
Level 4 Male Caterpie (too lazy to think of a nickname)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 25, 2012, 10:15:11 PM
Quote from: "Epic Kirby"
DonutYoshi (Eevee)
Oh cool I'm Eevee.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 25, 2012, 10:44:15 PM
Pokémon Silver Nuzlocke Progress.

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Team Labada - Proud to have less dead than Epic Freeman of Tryant City.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 25, 2012, 10:45:08 PM
You have 5 dead and I have 4...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Red on March 25, 2012, 10:46:45 PM
math is cool


also labada

what is your goal? will you beat red? or will you just beat lance?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 25, 2012, 11:02:40 PM
I think I'll give Red a shot. Like I said, though. Blackout = Game over.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on March 26, 2012, 11:18:47 AM
I don't have the balls to tackle Red. I'm just getting through the main game under Nuzlocke rules, but I'll happily take Red on under normal gameplay guidelines.
Title: Weekends. Yaaay.
Post by: Jennifer on March 26, 2012, 11:54:30 AM
Update on my Nuzlocke Progress, Huzzah. Bulbe Fainted, so my Once-Per-Challange Revive has been used.

Progress: 6 Badges, 5 Fallen Pokemon.

Location: Seafoam Islands B5F

Revive Used?: Yes

Team:
Bulbe(Venasaur) - Level 45 (Revived)
Butter(Butterfree) - level 44
Digger(Sandslash) - Level 41
Remilia(Golbat) - Level 47
Alakadabra(Alakazam) - Level 43
Coney(Slowbro) - Level 38

Fallen Pokemon:
Moon the Clefairy - Level 10 - Death from Poison.
Spear the Spearow - Level 15 - Death from Crit by Rival Marisa. (Charmander's Ember)
Pidge the Pidgey - Level 14 - Death from Youngster's Attack. (Rattata's Quick Attack)
Draco the Horsea - Level 21 - Death by Erika's Toxic.
Bulbe the Ivysaur - Level 39 - Death by Wild Growlithe's Ember.



Boxed Pokemon:
Seadra - Level 35


Now to attempt to catch Articuno.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 27, 2012, 04:21:23 AM
...and I strike back with my idea of having another box full of Eevees. I already got the first one full, and yet I barely gave them to anyone.

This pack im raising is going to be named after people here for some reason.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on March 28, 2012, 12:02:16 AM
Starting my own Red Nuzlocke:

Hero: HD
Rival: Tengu

Pokemon:
RerootReboot: Bulbasaur, Level 5
Title: Bleh.
Post by: Jennifer on March 28, 2012, 12:37:11 PM
More Updates on my Nuzlocke Progress.

Progress: 7 Badges, 5 Fallen Pokemon.

Location: Pallet Town

Team:
Bulbe(Venasaur) - Level 57 (Revived)
Butter(Butterfree) - level 55
Digger(Sandslash) - Level 53
Remilia(Golbat) - Level 53
Alakadabra(Alakazam) - Level 52
Coney(Slowbro) - Level 49

Fallen Pokemon:
Moon the Clefairy - Level 10 - Death from Poison.
Spear the Spearow - Level 15 - Death from Crit by Rival Marisa. (Charmander's Ember)
Pidge the Pidgey - Level 14 - Death from Youngster's Attack. (Rattata's Quick Attack)
Draco the Horsea - Level 21 - Death by Erika's Toxic.
Bulbe the Ivysaur - Level 39 - Death by Wild Growlithe's Ember.



Boxed Pokemon:
Seadra - Level 35
Articuno - Level 50


Giovanni, you arse. You're next.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 30, 2012, 12:44:06 AM
So I resumed playing Crystal and apparently I accidentally killed Raikou. Damn you Typhlosion, you so powerful.

Just don't kill off Entei and/or Suicune.


Oh and does anyone know how exactly you get in the 8th gym? I forgotten how, and I don't feek arsed to go to Gamefaqs.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on March 30, 2012, 01:39:16 AM
Go around back.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 31, 2012, 05:41:14 PM
I'm taking a small break from my FireRed nuzlocke cause grinding is so boring.
And I found a Pokemon Yellow cartridge in my house today, so I'm starting to play that.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on March 31, 2012, 09:28:02 PM
I've been playing some good ol' Mystery Dungeon lately (the first one). The hardest part is trying to get Mew from Buried Relic. There are 60+ floors it could be on, and I hate trying to comb each floor. I think it would be easier if Mew had a higher recruit rate. I've found it four times, and failed to recruit it each time. I had me Lv.100, and a Friend Bow, too.

My new goal is to fill every friend area, which will take a good chunk of my time. Mew is real low on my list of priorities right now. Aside from Mew and Jirachi, I've got me all them legendary Pokemon.

To be perfectly honest, part of the reason I like the Rescue titles better than the Exploration titles are the friend areas. They're a unique concept, and it's fun trying to fill them all. If I'm not on MM8BDM, chances are I'm working on this.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on March 31, 2012, 10:41:58 PM
I remember doing that, but only for one thing...

MOTHAFUGGIN REGIS

Those are really hard to get.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on April 01, 2012, 03:06:08 AM
Regice and Registeel were no problem for me, but Regirock just wouldn't take the damn gummi and join me. Took me, what? Sixteen tries? Suicune did the same thing to me.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: chuggaafan1 on April 02, 2012, 01:26:17 AM
Also Touhoumon Nuzlocke. Me And Travis are Doing Blue, And I Was Scared As SHIT When we Saw YukkuriMarisa
Title: Oh yeah...
Post by: Jennifer on April 02, 2012, 11:16:06 AM
And then CSatori almost wipes out my Marisa. Damn you Wobbefett AI.


I Might as well update my Actual Pokemon Blue Nuzlocke.

Progress: 8 Badges, 6 Fallen Pokemon.

Location: Before the Champion.

Team:
Bulbe(Venasaur) - Level 61 (Revived)
Butter(Butterfree) - level 59
Digger(Sandslash) - Level 58
Remilia(Golbat) - Level 58
Alakadabra(Alakazam) - Level 57

Fallen Pokemon:
Moon the Clefairy - Level 10 - Death from Poison.
Spear the Spearow - Level 15 - Death from Crit by Rival Marisa. (Charmander's Ember)
Pidge the Pidgey - Level 14 - Death from Youngster's Attack. (Rattata's Quick Attack)
Draco the Horsea - Level 21 - Death by Erika's Toxic.
Bulbe the Ivysaur - Level 39 - Death by Wild Growlithe's Ember.
Coney the Slowbro - Level 55 - Death from Crit by Giovanni. (Nidoking's Fissure. ASDGCRT.)



Boxed Pokemon:
Seadra - Level 35
Articuno - Level 50


I might actually win. After I do, and once I get my Laptop fixed, I Might update my progress with my touhoumon nuzlocke here.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on April 03, 2012, 04:57:45 PM
So I was grinding for the B6 on Route 30 right

And SUDDENLY

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Everyone except Obelisk and Ebithio are Level 50. Swissroll died. I'll make a proper update after the Elite 4.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Atticus on April 03, 2012, 05:07:26 PM
So now I'm starting to narrow down the team that I want to have sometime in the future. What do you think?

Hydreigon
Mienshao
Virizion
Chandelure
Excadrill
Zekrom/Reshiram/Thundrus. Not sure which to pick.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 03, 2012, 06:20:46 PM
Woah woah, many People would ragequit (If you playing by cartridge game) if they fought you. Having Virizion, Excadrill, Reshiram, Zekrom, and/or Thundrus isn't exactly the wisest idea for a team (Yes I know Virizion isn't uber, but still not so keen on legendaries on teams.)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Atticus on April 03, 2012, 06:26:28 PM
Well I'm not a competitive battler (even though I do know some of the terminology and stuff). I might do like 2 wifi battles in my life so yeah. I just hear these guys are really good.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 03, 2012, 06:34:03 PM
Still competitive or not, legendaries aren't the greatest pick for a team.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Atticus on April 03, 2012, 06:39:29 PM
Well what would you suggest for that spot?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on April 03, 2012, 07:16:17 PM
Pokémon Silver Nuzlocke Progress.

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I was the first one here to start their Nuzlocke, and I was the first to end the main story of their Nuzlocke.

Team Labada 2012.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on April 03, 2012, 07:22:49 PM
I put together a PO team consisting of Slugma, Mareep, Sunkern, Remoraid, Natu, and Swinub. I think they're all basic Pokemon, and all originate from Johto. Anyway, I don't know how tiers work, so can someone tell me what this'd be?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on April 03, 2012, 08:01:20 PM
Just in a quick glance, the common tier would be very low. I think your team is NU (never used) but just to be sure here is all the tiers. (http://www.smogon.com/bw/tiers/)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on April 03, 2012, 08:31:28 PM
With the exception of Natu, they're all LC (Little Cup).

Ain't that just peachy?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on April 03, 2012, 09:13:07 PM
Why isn't Natu in Little Cup?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on April 03, 2012, 10:16:29 PM
No clue. Your guess is as good as mine.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on April 03, 2012, 10:47:03 PM
Two words: Magic Bounce.
Someone with good prediction could potentially screw ya over badly. Not sure what could counter Natu's Magic Bounce that great.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: verifiaman on April 04, 2012, 12:34:27 AM
So, which pokemon would be the worst to give a kid?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 04, 2012, 12:36:51 AM
What? I actually don't know if anyone's really horrid, because they all do actually do have ways to be better and stuff. If you use them the right way.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: verifiaman on April 04, 2012, 01:04:18 AM
I'd give em a Zweilous, just to see what would happen.

But i'd keep a Petilil or Cottonee as a pet.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 04, 2012, 01:08:44 AM
So how much of a noob this guy you know? Like for instance, how many badges or something. You do know not having all badges wouldn't have control of all Level Pokemon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on April 04, 2012, 01:17:49 AM
If you give a kid a Pokemon, you'd have to give 'em a fluffy little Eevee.

The worst to give a kid is maybe Feraligatr or Gyarados. Something big with lots of teeth.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: WheelieCarbonate on April 04, 2012, 01:20:46 AM
So while I was looking over Labada's final team for Silver I noticed something.
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
SHINE - Female Shiny Raticate - Level 28
At least you didn't skip it :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 04, 2012, 01:24:31 AM
I got a bunch of a fluffy Eevees. So I still open for giving them to people. Does anyone want one from me though?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on April 04, 2012, 01:55:40 AM
A 31/31/31/31/31/31 Modest Eevee please!
...
...
...
Just kiddin'. :p
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 04, 2012, 02:03:54 AM
I can give you an Eevee though. I got so many you know.  :cool:

And I'm thinking of making a random Pokemon Essentials hack where there's a region of the Cutstuff region, and the trainers are loosely based on the Cutstuff users.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: GameAndWatcher on April 04, 2012, 03:10:31 AM
Sounds cool, yet already attempted inb4 I'm a minor trainer
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on April 04, 2012, 03:24:51 AM
Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
I can give you an Eevee though. I got so many you know.  :cool:

And I'm thinking of making a random Pokemon Essentials hack where there's a region of the Cutstuff region, and the trainers are loosely based on the Cutstuff users.

That idea has been thrown around more than one. Usually none bore fruit, sadly...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Red on April 04, 2012, 03:47:12 AM
i only have tools for text hacking, not for trainer hacking.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 04, 2012, 03:47:49 AM
Funny thing, I actually already GOT started. Hence why I'm using Essentials.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on April 04, 2012, 10:29:29 AM
I totally want to help with this.

I believe it would be cooler if you made CS community members cats Pokémon.

Korby, Ivory, and Brotoad would be the mandatory trio, and CMM would be the hard to get Pokémon that everyone knows about but can't get.
Title: Re: Oh yeah...
Post by: Jennifer on April 04, 2012, 11:13:45 AM
Progress: 8 Badges, 6 Fallen Pokemon.

Location: Cerulean City. (Champion)

Team:
Bulbe(Venasaur) - Level 63 (Revived)
Butter(Butterfree) - level 61
Digger(Sandslash) - Level 60
Remilia(Golbat) - Level 60
Alakadabra(Alakazam) - Level 60

Fallen Pokemon:
Moon the Clefairy - Level 10 - Death from Poison.
Spear the Spearow - Level 15 - Death from Crit by Rival Marisa. (Charmander's Ember)
Pidge the Pidgey - Level 14 - Death from Youngster's Attack. (Rattata's Quick Attack)
Draco the Horsea - Level 21 - Death by Erika's Toxic.
Bulbe the Ivysaur - Level 39 - Death by Wild Growlithe's Ember.
Coney the Slowbro - Level 55 - Death from Crit by Giovanni. (Nidoking's Fissure. ASDGCRT.)



Boxed Pokemon:
Seadra - Level 35
Articuno - Level 50

Second to beat their Nuzlocke, Woohoo. And I somehow didn't lose a Pokemon to The Champion. Almost lost Bulbe from Charizard, but switched out and whipped it with Alakadabra.

Oh yeah, make me that one Legendary that's hard to get but has medium stats in the Long Run. *Cough* Manaphy *Cough*
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on April 04, 2012, 11:16:52 AM
Congratulations Travis! You have won: Nothing! ;)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 04, 2012, 11:59:11 AM
Yeah I may go for your idea, Korby/Ivory being your regional legendaries which you find somewhere in the region. CMM, may probably be like Arceus-hard (Or even worse) to obtain. Legendaries are pretty much based on really known things on Cutstuff, which is fitting isn't it?

But I really do want to use canon pokemon, just so the trainers are similar to their real counterparts. And I can't think of witty things they'll say for a intro/lose.

I may need to make a thread for this. Just so I can get people's mapping on the league/role/other-shit.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on April 04, 2012, 01:46:28 PM
Which region is the hack gonna be based off of?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 04, 2012, 01:53:35 PM
Well it's really similar to Kanto/Johto, but it's not a ROM hack, more like an edit of an RPG Maker thing. And I'm using Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen tiles.

Pokemon Essentials is a pretty good replica of the games, and it's made for RPGMakerXP.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on April 04, 2012, 01:54:39 PM
Nice! So yar pretty much gonna build it from ground up-ish? That's gonna be one heck of a project, good luck!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on April 04, 2012, 09:38:22 PM
Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
Well it's really similar to Kanto/Johto, but it's not a ROM hack, more like an edit of an RPG Maker thing. And I'm using Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald/FireRed/LeafGreen tiles.

Pokemon Essentials is a pretty good replica of the games, and it's made for RPGMakerXP.

I offer my services if you need any help. Also, I believe we should make a topic (or hijack this topic) to find out what each person would say if they were a trainer or do if they were a Pokemon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 04, 2012, 09:40:06 PM
Good idea, HD.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on April 04, 2012, 10:34:00 PM
Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
Yeah I may go for your idea, Korby/Ivory being your regional legendaries which you find somewhere in the region. CMM, may probably be like Arceus-hard (Or even worse) to obtain. Legendaries are pretty much based on really known things on Cutstuff, which is fitting isn't it?

But I really do want to use canon pokemon, just so the trainers are similar to their real counterparts. And I can't think of witty things they'll say for a intro/lose.

I may need to make a thread for this. Just so I can get people's mapping on the league/role/other-shit.

I was going to do an idea like that, only with editing Pokemon B/W characters into Cutstuff users (Cause I'm not sure how to edit Pokemon) though the editor is being a bit picky and stuff...

Also I can help with stuff if needed.
Title: Tieing up Loose Ends.
Post by: Jennifer on April 05, 2012, 12:19:35 PM
Progress: Champion, 6 Fallen Pokemon

Location: Cerulean Cave. (Champion, Mewtwo captured.)

Team:
Bulbe(Venasaur) - Level 67 (Revived)
Butter(Butterfree) - level 63
Digger(Sandslash) - Level 62
Remilia(Golbat) - Level 64
Alakadabra(Alakazam) - Level 66

Fallen Pokemon:
Moon the Clefairy - Level 10 - Death from Poison.
Spear the Spearow - Level 15 - Death from Crit by Rival Marisa. (Charmander's Ember)
Pidge the Pidgey - Level 14 - Death from Youngster's Attack. (Rattata's Quick Attack)
Draco the Horsea - Level 21 - Death by Erika's Toxic.
Bulbe the Ivysaur - Level 39 - Death by Wild Growlithe's Ember.
Coney the Slowbro - Level 55 - Death from Crit by Giovanni. (Nidoking's Fissure. ASDGCRT.)



Boxed Pokemon:
Seadra - Level 35
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Articuno - Level 50
Mewtwo - Level 70

Now my Nuzlocke is officially over.

Almost.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 05, 2012, 06:01:27 PM
Still got to get those other two birds, and Mew.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 06, 2012, 05:22:48 PM
Aside from the region stuff, I'm currently grinding Eevee and Co in my BW cartridge to useful levels.
Eevee, please stop trying to evolve.
Title: If by BW You mean Black and White.
Post by: Jennifer on April 07, 2012, 08:26:11 PM
Just give it an Everstone.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 07, 2012, 08:29:48 PM
Too late, it's an Espeon now anyways. Forgotten everstone does that. I got a bunch of Eevees to retry it anyways.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jennifer on April 07, 2012, 08:33:43 PM
I'm working toward Umbreon because I breeded a Shiny Eevee VIA Japanese Flareon and my Glaceon I raised from Level 1. Shiny Umbreon is amazing~
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on April 07, 2012, 11:00:55 PM
Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
I got a bunch of Eevees to retry it anyways.
Eevees aren't expendable! Every Eevee is special. :L
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 07, 2012, 11:02:12 PM
Yeah they are. But yeah, I got practically an army of them anyways. Breeding is sure fun.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on April 07, 2012, 11:06:18 PM
I imagine breeding isn't as fun for the female Pokemon... *shudders*

I never really got into the breeding scene myself. Most of my guys do just fine from wild captures.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on April 08, 2012, 01:06:30 AM
It's more than likely that Ditto is the other Pokemon used in the breeding.
...
.....
..........How does that even work?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 08, 2012, 01:15:35 AM
Well I used Flareon and a Rapidash once.

And then at some time, a male Umbreon and female one, which both were born from eggs.

And now two Espeons.

Funny ain't it?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on April 08, 2012, 02:12:03 AM
I forget what two pokemon my friend put in the day care, but he got a snivy out of the deal.
(note, no Snivys were in the day care at the time one was birthed)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on April 08, 2012, 04:49:23 AM
Inb4 Servine and Serperior
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on April 08, 2012, 06:55:10 PM
ditto changes into the same pokemon, but opposite gender. dittos such a player :L
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 09, 2012, 02:49:05 PM
This morning I had been using GTS Negotiations. Trying to see if I can trade one of my raised Eevees, or already evolved duplicates.

The first one I met, was some Japanese guy. But unfortunately, he disconnected before the trade even start. Probably thought I don't got anything useful or just really odd timing.

Second was some Canadian women, offered me a Zekrom at first, but I really didn't want. And yet, she didn't want my offered Umbreon. I really don't think the Zekrom offer is worth it, since you already can obtain Zekrom/Reshiram easily from the main game (If you saved the Master Ball for either of them [though Kyurem is what the ball should be used for]), or get the other one you don't have from that event thing.

Third, some guy (Didn't see what he was, as I was taking a drink) offered me a Vulpix (Already had), Egg, and  a Mismagius. And I offered him, Umbreon, Espeon, and Eevee. The guy pretty much traded Magmagius for my Umbreon. And apparently, it seemed very suspicious and certain he used a certain hack that I'm aware of (http://www.pokegts.us/5thGen_Selector.aspx).  
Why I'm saying that? These 3 reasons of proof.

1 - OT isn't matching the guy I traded. I actually had a glimpse of his name though.
2 - Name is in caps. One of the most blatant side-effects from the hack.
3 - In a Safari Ball?
4 - Said it came from Johto, even though I'm not sure the extra evolutions from Gen 4 exist in HG/SS.

Now big question, should I feel fucked over or glad I got rid of an Espeon i had? I got like 4 now (6 in total).
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on April 09, 2012, 03:07:16 PM
Roserade and Porygon Z are the only Stage-3 Pokemon that can be level 1 legitimately.

Roselia was the first to have a pre-evolution and an evolution introduced in the same generation.

Dewott is a combination of dew, water and otter. It may also be a combination of "dual" or "duel" and "otter", considering that Dewott uses two shells to fight. Furthermore, "duo" is the Italian word for "two," meaning the second in its evolutionary line. Also, Helen DeWitt is the name of the author of The Last Samurai. Futachimaru seems to come from ?? futatsu meaning two, ?? tachi meaning long sword, and ? maru, a common ending in a boy's name, especially in the time of samurai. The ? futa in Futachimaru may imply a lineage within the evolutionary line, with Dewott being second in line.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on April 10, 2012, 07:55:33 PM
I like cute pokemon like pachirisu, pikachu... yeah... whatever pokemon are cute.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 10, 2012, 08:02:30 PM
I call them the Pikachu clones or wanabes. Because in a sense, we got Pikachu, Raichu, Pichu, Plusle, Minu, Pachirisu, and Emolga. What a family.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on April 10, 2012, 08:41:25 PM
I'm still upset at the fact that Emolga didn't turn out to be an evolved form for Pachirisu.
Same for Tauros into Bouffalant.
And Luvdisc into Alomomola.

A tease, I'm sure.
I feel as though I've complained about this here before, but meh.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on April 10, 2012, 08:44:16 PM
Lol, I thought those Pokemon would be evolve forms too.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jennifer on April 11, 2012, 01:12:17 PM
Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
Third, some guy (Didn't see what he was, as I was taking a drink) offered me a Vulpix (Already had), Egg, and a Mismagius. And I offered him, Umbreon, Espeon, and Eevee. The guy pretty much traded Magmagius for my Umbreon. And apparently, it seemed very suspicious and certain he used a certain hack that I'm aware of (http://www.pokegts.us/5thGen_Selector.aspx).
Why I'm saying that? These 3 reasons of proof.

1 - OT isn't matching the guy I traded. I actually had a glimpse of his name though. Could have been traded once.
2 - Name is in caps. One of the most blatant side-effects from the hack. Or just not nicknamed.
3 - In a Safari Ball? Misdreavus can be caught in Johto Safari Zone's Forest at Night.
4 - Said it came from Johto, even though I'm not sure the extra evolutions from Gen 4 exist in HG/SS. They do, once you get the National Dex you can get them.

Now big question, should I feel fucked over or glad I got rid of an Espeon i had? I got like 4 now (6 in total).
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on April 12, 2012, 01:03:35 AM
I'm working on a Roc-style wall of text that evaluates the general usefulness of each Pokémon individually by Generation. I just want to see if anyone would actually read that.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on April 12, 2012, 01:22:52 AM
That'd be an interestin' read I'd say! But dang... that's at least 649 paragraphs if its 1 per Pokemon minimal... Have fun writin' it! I know I'll have fun readin'. That's why I visit Smogon often even if I don't have to. :p
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on April 12, 2012, 01:28:39 AM
Quote from: "SaviorSword"
That'd be an interestin' read I'd say! But dang... that's at least 649 paragraphs if its 1 per Pokemon minimal... Have fun writin' it! I know I'll have fun readin'. That's why I visit Smogon often even if I don't have to. :p

I'll only do fully evolved pokes, but still, that's FIVE analyses for Gen I Pokemon. I think I'm up to the challenge though.

Note that it will mostly be a guide to what Pokemon to use, what to avoid, and where Pokemon excel/suck, not specific movesets.

EDIT: A WIP for you guys: http://pastebin.com/M4iXwPHb (http://pastebin.com/M4iXwPHb)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on April 12, 2012, 10:24:54 PM
Quote from: "Serebii"
The first images from CoroCoro have started to come. These images showcase the first screenshots of Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 and provide a lot of information. First, the game is set in Unova and shows the new trainers and the rival. The game is set 2 years later than in BW and features the map of the Unova region being partially frozen, while other areas have been updated, such as Route 4. The Unova Pokédex has 300 Pokémon within it. There are various new areas in Unova including Hiougi City (???????), where you begin your journey. There are other areas which has a gym leader who focuses upon Poison; Homika (???), who is also said to be in the anime this June and sits in her gym which is a music club, fitting her appearance with a guitar. Another gym leader is Shizui (???), the Water-type leader. The trainer with the spiky hair is the rival and there is a new researcher called Akuroma (????) who researches Pokémon Strength
Hiougi City has a Pokémon Centre and a Trainer School and areas where you can look upon the areas. There are shops, underwater tunnels with clear glass (Mantine flowing overhead), building with blue and red statues all around Unova.
That's all the information these scans provide.
It has also been confirmed that Black Kyurem will know the move Freeze Shock and that White Kyurem knows the move Ice Burn.
Within the new Unova Pokédex, which contains a combination of old and new (Unova) Pokémon, Psyduck is #026, Riolu is #033 and Metagross is #254, with other Pokémon such as Tyranitar, Lapras & Arcanine being available. We'll bring more should it come later but click the thumbnails for the larger images

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

How are they going to fit half of the Pokedex in one region

I need more informationnnnn

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on April 13, 2012, 12:46:04 AM
This game needs to come out faster
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 13, 2012, 12:50:32 AM
Actually to me, I find August may be here faster then we can all say Squadala.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on April 13, 2012, 03:31:17 AM
but until then, be sure to find mah boi, i need to send him to find dinner :D

EDIT: their only mistake was not having this game on the 3ds. and, probably said already but, my hunch about the new kyurems is that reshiram/zekrom "fused' together for their new form. huh? huh? :p
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 13, 2012, 03:52:41 AM
Having it for all DS Systems is ACTUALLY a good thing, because let's face it, they are intending to make all the DS Pokemon games backwards compatible, which is a pretty impressive thing to do. And it's also easier when you want to transfer Pokemon and stuff from your older cartridges to the Black/White 2 one, when it's out of course lol.

Well it worked well enough for the forms thing. And I really gotta say the entire concept of the forms is pretty interesting...because you guys DO know. We don't have a legendary Pokemon who would have a thing like that. The new forms also make the Kyurem have not have the same exact flunk that Suicune, Rayquaza, and Giratina had in their own featured versions.

Man, Gen 5 is sure interesting in doing stuff differently.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on April 13, 2012, 12:00:20 PM
For the new versions I want both black city and white forest in it.  I like the exclusive pokemon in black but I find black city such a waste of data. Secondly I hope that you can transfer you're pokemon from the first game to the sequel during the main story(with a level limit until you beat the elite four) There are so many pokemon I have that need to be levelled but can't due to other pokemon that need to be trained as well. Lastly I hope that the new trainer designs are still the same trainers from the first game, just older.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on April 14, 2012, 02:21:28 AM
I assume it's a hold item Kyurem has that allows it to change its form; Depending on the version, a different hold item would be available. I think it'll just be a Generation V Giratina. Not that that's a bad thing, though.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on April 14, 2012, 03:14:54 PM
Or you bring Kyurem to either a:

Fire Shrine
Thunder Shrine

or something else related to those two things

The signature move for those forms
are actualy in Black and White,
yet none can learn them yet.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on April 14, 2012, 06:17:56 PM
Traa-laa-laa, a trailer:

Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on April 14, 2012, 06:54:39 PM
WILD Eevees?! Eevee fans rejoice!  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on April 14, 2012, 07:33:50 PM
INB4 Donutyoshi
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on April 14, 2012, 08:06:48 PM
It really looks like Black 2 and White 2 are COMPLETELY new games! Heck, I didn't recognize a single thing in that trailer. Even though it's the same region, it's obvious that Game Freak is bringing us a totally new Unova.

Well, they just won me over. I'm actually looking forward to this now.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on April 14, 2012, 08:08:54 PM
Know what's sad? I haven't even played the first Black and White yet.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on April 14, 2012, 08:10:11 PM
Gen 5 is my favorite generation, and Gen 5.5 is showing a lot of promise.

Game Freak is the best and nobody can deny

EDIT: I might be pushing it here but I actually want Tentacool back now that surfing isn't mandatory to beat games anymore
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on April 14, 2012, 09:32:12 PM
Oh wow, it's like a new place.
I recognized a few things, though.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on April 14, 2012, 09:57:26 PM
Game Freak, I am pleased, would you kindly take my money.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 15, 2012, 04:21:09 AM
Somehow I knew those two things would be part of Black/White 2. From what I read, the Serebii article DID said there was some new routes and shit in this game, and the old areas are heavily changed. Hence it said it happened 2 years later from what it said in the article. Somehow Gamefreak either read my mind, or I read theirs. Straaaaaange.

It's funny on how Eevee was like NOWHERE in Unova itself in the Black/White 1 (I'm not even counting Dream World), and now they're wilds in the sequel. It's 2 years later, so I wonder who could possibly be responsible for that. *whistles even though realizing it's possibly me*

Now all to worry about them is to actually catch them without killing them, and knowing where the WaterStone/ThunderStone/FireStone/MossRock/IceRock is located in new Unova. Chances are I may transfer my already evolved Eevees via poke transfer.

Eevee, you managed to surprise me so many times. And it's still is to me. Definitively want to buy it during it's first month of release in the USA.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on April 18, 2012, 02:47:24 PM
That eevee is a zorua.

.. Of course not.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 18, 2012, 08:42:00 PM
Wild or not, I'd still need to transfer my many Eons from my Black copy (And while at that, maybe transfer some dudes from my SoulSilver/Diamond cartridges) in Black/White 2 when it's out.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on April 24, 2012, 08:25:14 PM
I HAD TO POST THIS LOG TO MAKE SURE PEOPLE KNOW THAT

DRAGONITES

FUCKING

WORK


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Why do we have so many pokemon threads
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on April 24, 2012, 08:49:59 PM
When gummy lost, he must have been like "NO! NO! NO! NO! NOOO! DANGIT. NO!" He says no alot anyways. Most likely he didnt over-react that much, or at all, but whatever.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on April 24, 2012, 08:51:01 PM
... Did you seriously make a team with an Electrode and five Dragonites? WHY? :lol:
Title: Re: I killed Suicune just now btw.
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 24, 2012, 09:02:57 PM
Yellow Devil is just being himself. What do you expect?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on April 24, 2012, 09:22:04 PM
I made a team full of Rotoms for teh lulz. It doesn't work at all, though.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on April 24, 2012, 09:31:26 PM
A team of rotom's could work, you just need different forms.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on April 25, 2012, 02:32:54 PM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
... Did you seriously make a team with an Electrode and five Dragonites? WHY? :lol:

'CAUSE THEY FUCKIN WORK

Also it was Wynaut the Electrode, Wynaut the Dragonite, Wynaut the Dragonite, Wynaut the Dragonite, Yellow Devil the Snorlax and Wally the Wailmer

But the last two didn't get used because FUCK YEAH DRAGONITE
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on April 25, 2012, 07:45:06 PM
Wally the Wailmer


Dohoho rolls right off your tongue
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on April 25, 2012, 08:29:42 PM
What are your opinions about Pokémon Conquest (http://serebii.net/nobunaga/)?

I think it looks like a fun strategy game, and I'm a rather large fan of the Pokémon they picked.

Of course, that's probably because it's got Articuno on the box.  :cool:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on April 28, 2012, 08:16:00 PM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
What are your opinions about Pokémon Conquest (http://serebii.net/nobunaga/)?

I think it looks like a fun strategy game, and I'm a rather large fan of the Pokémon they picked.

Of course, that's probably because it's got Articuno on the box.  :cool:

I can't wait for it to come out in america :D
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on April 29, 2012, 05:30:17 PM
So, I was just recently able to get Pokemon Black (and reserve Black 2, mind you), and I gotta say, it's quite impressive compared to Gen IV. I find the only thing I truly hate in this game is battles against Sigilyph. Always gets me. The only thing that I have that beats it is Patrat's/Watchog's Bite/Crunch, and the only way I can get a chance to attack is by using Hypnosis, which seems to miss half the time.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on April 29, 2012, 08:21:41 PM
Quote from: "Gumballtoid"
So, I was just recently able to get Pokemon Black (and reserve Black 2, mind you), and I gotta say, it's quite impressive compared to Gen IV. I find the only thing I truly hate in this game is battles against Sigilyph. Always gets me. The only thing that I have that beats it is Patrat's/Watchog's Bite/Crunch, and the only way I can get a chance to attack is by using Hypnosis, which seems to miss half the time.

tbh, I really did not like GEN IV... Compared to gen 3, it just wasn't very engaging and interesting. It also lacked good post game training areas, making it very difficult to make it to level 100.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on April 29, 2012, 08:22:30 PM
I tried playing Gen 4 again. But everything is so slow compared to Gen 3 and 5.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on April 29, 2012, 08:31:07 PM
Does the Gen 2 remake count as Gen 4 stuff? As I'm currently playing that and all.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on April 29, 2012, 08:36:51 PM
Yeah, pretty much.
Quote from: "Jman"
tbh, I really did not like GEN IV... Compared to gen 3, it just wasn't very engaging and interesting. It also lacked good post game training areas, making it very difficult to make it to level 100.
I'd beg to differ. I can't find any good training spot for Lv.43 - Lv.48, roughly. I can't get past the darn Elite Four. Caitlin's Sigilyph always gets me. I was gonna teach Sawk Rock Tomb, but them I remembered Sigilyph was a Psychic/Flying type, and Sawk is a Fighting type. I just use the Dowsing Machine to hunt down Rare Candies and try to level that way. I also find, as much as I enjoy it, Generation III was a chore to play through.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on April 29, 2012, 08:38:56 PM
Quote from: "Gumballtoid"
I can't find any good training spot for Lv.43 - Lv.48

Grind more in Victory Road

That's what it's made for

Also we got Magmar up in here (http://serebii.net/black2white2/unovadex.shtml)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on April 29, 2012, 09:05:59 PM
Sap Sipper Azumarill fucking wins, gg

also Keldeo :D
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on April 29, 2012, 09:22:58 PM
I'm rather hoping to see some more ice types in the game, as the box cover is of an ice type Pokemon.

Gen 5 had very few ice types, but 5.5 is showing some promise.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on April 29, 2012, 10:10:30 PM
THAR. AIN'T. NO. ELECTABUZZ.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: WheelieCarbonate on April 29, 2012, 10:47:05 PM
>Absol is in the Unova Dex
Well, I'm buying this game on fucking release date.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on April 30, 2012, 01:56:50 AM
I'm one step ahead of ya! When I bought Black, I was able to reserve a copy of Black 2. Damn me and my infinite, flowing luck.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on May 05, 2012, 03:34:11 PM
I was playing Llama in Challenge Cup in PO.

He swept 5 of my 6 Pokemon. I had an Arceus left. I swept his ENTIRE TEAM with Arceus' Fly.

...yeah, it's THAT OP.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on May 05, 2012, 03:51:01 PM
Why are you even using Arceus anyways?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: WheelieCarbonate on May 05, 2012, 03:51:40 PM
Challenge Cup randomizes your party.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on May 06, 2012, 06:48:02 PM
Ok Crashwoman asked me to play pokemon with her on black/white wi fi. So I said okay why not.

Her party was as Follows:

Shiny Porygon-z level 100
Shiny Zekrom level 100
Shiny Reshiram level 100
Shiny Kyurem level 100
Shiny Darkrai level 100
Shiny Servine level 100


She then told me she didn't use hacked pokemon.

She said she "found" all of them.

It is not possible to get shiny reshiram and zekrom without a hacking device.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on May 06, 2012, 07:46:14 PM
lol Shinies everywhere. Definitively hacked and 4 bloody legendaries. Holy fuck that's broken/overpowered/cheap.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on May 09, 2012, 02:00:18 AM
Speaking of unreasonable things, Awhile back before my new internet I tried going on GTS. I wanted a servy, (that grass starter from gen 5). 8 results came up. They ALL either wanted a reshiram or a zekrom, AT LEVEL ONE!. That's... Impossible! ..WTF! Later I took a risk and breeded oshawott, sent out 2 of them over GTS, and got the other 2 starters. Greedy Kids these days..

Anyway, where can I train a team of level 68's to level 100, or at least to 80 so i can then powertrain on the elite four, in pokemon white?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on May 09, 2012, 02:03:11 AM
Funny I see this EXACT want for the ones who offer Eevee Evos and other pokes, ESPECIALLY SHINNIES.
Makes me want a shiny eevee, right fucking now.

And to grind 60s to 80/100s i would suggest Village Bridge. Since the wilds there are like like having an average of 60.  Oh and there's those rich people in that Seaside Town (Which I can't really check the name atm), and that Cyntina-something (I can't spell her name for some reason) battle too. And there's that one battle in that Gamefreak building in the city one (same with this). Oh and the battles in Nimbasa City's stadium and court helps too.

Even though I'm using Pokemon Black, this probably still applies to Pokemon White, since they are basically the same game after all. That's pretty much how my Emboar is like Lv. 85 something.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on May 11, 2012, 08:43:09 PM
Quote from: "Airman_Tengu"
Ok Crashwoman asked me to play pokemon with her on black/white wi fi. So I said okay why not.

Her party was as Follows:

Shiny Porygon-z level 100
Shiny Zekrom level 100
Shiny Reshiram level 100
Shiny Kyurem level 100
Shiny Darkrai level 100
Shiny Servine level 100


She then told me she didn't use hacked pokemon.

She said she "found" all of them.

It is not possible to get shiny reshiram and zekrom without a hacking device.

You actually can get shiny legendaries, but they're rare as f***. The fact that all her pokemon in shiny kinda discredits her... That is next to impossible. ALSO. It is impossible to get Darkrai unless you live in Japan (yes I know there was an event recently in the US but even that being said there's no way she could've gotten it to level 100 so fast)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on May 11, 2012, 08:58:30 PM
Actually, it's programmed into the game's code that you can't get shiny Reshiram/Zekrom. I think the same applies to Vicinti.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on May 11, 2012, 09:38:33 PM
And yet it's funny a palate for them exist. Maybe some event was supposed to be done, but never occurred? Or somebody in Gamefreak was thinking, SHINES FOR EVERYONE.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on May 11, 2012, 09:49:21 PM
My party has 2 shines in it, but one of them I found in game and one was from my emerald game.

Shiny Breloom, and Shiny Mienshao
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on May 11, 2012, 10:18:23 PM
Still saying "why I don't have any shiny Eevees yet".
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on May 11, 2012, 11:43:06 PM
Never got a shiny.
Doesn't include the gyarados.
(I did NOT replace the shiny one with my current one.)

For some reason, I'm wondering if I should just start fresh from the beginning again
in Pokemon Heartgold.

So here's my team.
Not showing the horrible, but at least decent nicknames.

Typhlosion, Level 52
Crobat, Level 51
Magneton, Level 52
Gyarados, Level 52
Dragonair, Level 52
Dugtrio, Level 50
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on May 12, 2012, 12:27:55 AM
Quote from: "Zerokk"
Never got a shiny.
This 613 times.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on May 12, 2012, 12:56:59 AM
I used to have a shiny Whismur, which evolved into Loudred (Pokemon Emerald), but I deleted the save file, and I forgot it was there...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Orange juice :l on May 12, 2012, 12:58:56 AM
I got a shiny Pelipper while surfing around in Platinum's Battle Zone.

Mild enthusiasm.
Title: the YELLOW devil
Post by: Arcterra on May 12, 2012, 01:08:08 AM
?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on May 12, 2012, 01:16:08 AM
Shiny Pelipper, you say? I got one, although I forgot how I got it.

Now, lemme see if I can remember this:

Nidoking
Tangrowth
Tentacruel
Pelipper
Eevee
Leavanny
Luxray
Manectric
Infernape
Machamp
Raikou
Entei
Suicune

Should be all, if not, some of the shinies I have.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ice on May 12, 2012, 01:32:57 AM
The only legit shiney I've ever gotten was a green golbat in saphire...even though every last golbat I saw in that cave was green...

yet my friend's finding shinies left and right
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on May 12, 2012, 01:34:48 AM
Got no shines in any of my cartridges (Actually two in my SS, but not really worth counting since I got hacked poke from GTS and that Red Gyrados), still want shiny Eevee. I'm jealous of you people with shiny Eevees.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on May 12, 2012, 03:40:05 AM
I've only ran into 2 shiny Pokemon in my cartridge games "career". Both of them were Tentacools (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GoddamnedBats).
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on May 12, 2012, 11:39:59 AM
SHINY INDEX

"Shine" the Sandslash (Sapphire encounter as Sandshrew)
"Overgrow" the Grovyle (lucky Platinum breeding as Treecko)
"Silver" the Slugma (Emerald encounter)
"WaveBurner" the Gyarados (Heart Gold "pity Shiny" encounter)
"MegaMan" the Ditto (legit trade from a friend)
"Zidane" the Chimchar (I love you Masuda Method)
"The Heavy" the Emboar (LUCHADOR OF DEATH in White)


pretty decent I suppose
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on May 12, 2012, 02:58:14 PM
Let's see how many Shinies I have ever found.





Woo
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: brotoad on May 12, 2012, 03:06:17 PM
I only have 2 legit shinies i caught, dustox, and flygon.
they're both on my pokemon pearl now which i lost  :(
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on May 12, 2012, 03:15:31 PM
I caught a shiny Ditto and a shiny Bidoof randomly.

My shiny Kyurem only ate up 200 presses of the L, R, Start, Select combo

and it's all worth it in the end

(click to show/hide)

EDIT: Forgot about my Shiny Raticate that I found during my Silver Nuzlocke, but I can't exactly move that over to any legitimate Pokemon game can I
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on May 12, 2012, 03:22:39 PM
A shiny during a Nuzlocke run.. Oh, man...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on May 12, 2012, 05:09:10 PM
So apparently I decided to do a SoulSilver run last week of using Chikorita for a starter. And with no save at all and using the female trainer for some reason.

I basically ragequited at the Elite 4 though. Fun game, also had Raikou and Umbreon for the team too.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: The Rush on May 12, 2012, 08:28:20 PM
I've a total of 3:
First is a Rayquaza from Emerald. I had 10 Ultra balls and was to lazy to go buy some more so I did the save and reset trick for a bout 15 minutes. The last time I turned it on, it was shiny and instantly used my Masterball.
Second is a Buizel from Pearl. I did the whole pokeradar trick but it was for about 5 chains so I got very lucky.
Last is a shiny hoot hoot that I bred from the daycare using the Masuda method.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ukiyama on May 12, 2012, 10:10:26 PM
I got 5 shinies myself

Crystal - Shiny Eevee from breeding in Ruby (silver eevee is so pro)
Shrimp - The tasty looking free shiny in Heart Gold >.>
Shiny Zubat - lvl 6 in Ilex Forest
Shiny Sneasel - lvl 43 Mt. Silver on Heart Gold
Shiny Donphan - lvl 42 at Mt. Silver again (silly grinding in the outdoor area)

The funny part is I must have had real luck cause I got the Heart Gold ones in a 3 day time span :I
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on May 13, 2012, 01:24:32 PM
A glazed dinosaur is jealous. will take your shiny eevee..
by porting it generation through generation! ( Gen II to Gen III to Gen IV - to Gen V? )

I never got that Eevee from bill, by the way.
I knew you got it in Goldenrod, but I didnt know WHERE in Goldenrod.
Not that I wanted it too much anyway.

Anyways, I almost NEVER use a legendary for my team. ( Wi-fi restriction hurr durr )
Except for Tornadus, because it was much a better choice than Unfezant.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on May 13, 2012, 02:01:29 PM
lol to be honest I really don't care about getting a shiny or not. Just pretending to sound like some jealous kid.  

Pretty much yes, I pretty much got those two because using grass alone is kinda more that you-got-to-be-very-lucky to win thing or you actually need to use strategy for battles. And it sorta was a speedrun too in attempt to beat the Johto league the shortest time I could. that was like in 16 hours and a few something minute.
And for a plus, getting the Eevee from Bill and breeding with Ditto is alot easier/faster/earlier then having to do that minigame (which i personally think is sorta painful) and grind for 6,666 coins just to get one Eevee.

Seriously though, you guys make it sound like getting shiny pokes is pretty easy to do, while it's really just having to be insanely lucky.

And for the legendary part, I never actually needed Lugia and/or Raikou (Sorta questioning why you can get Lugia before the Elite 4) or any other legendary to beat the elite 4 and champion.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on May 14, 2012, 05:23:17 PM
(http://serebii.net/black2white2/tornadus.jpg) (http://serebii.net/black2white2/thundurus.jpg) (http://serebii.net/black2white2/landorus.jpg)

What. The. Fu-*dies*
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on May 14, 2012, 05:30:05 PM
So wait they fuse that trio with other legendary pokes? Okay....

Of course for a game with no new pokes, the only thing they can do is add forms I suppose. The next thing you'd know, they'd give Victini a new form or something while they are at it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on May 14, 2012, 05:40:18 PM
At least they're so much better now.
You know, not edits of each other.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on May 14, 2012, 07:31:32 PM
I beg to differ. I quite nearly threw up at the sight of them. They were terrible to begin with, but... ugh.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on May 14, 2012, 07:46:55 PM
>a wild genesect appeared
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on May 14, 2012, 08:05:37 PM
Quote from: "DarkAura"
Trio

What the actual fuck

Is that Tornadus supposed to be Articuno???
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on May 14, 2012, 09:10:43 PM
It has wings.
I see the similarities.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on May 14, 2012, 10:08:52 PM
The new trio forms are a huge improvement over what we got a few months ago.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: The Rush on May 15, 2012, 02:50:44 AM
I personally think it's garbage. It's a sad attempt at revamping something that doesn't need revamping. I'm not one to simply say older is better and anything new should burn in a locked car, but I do have my limits. Honestly, I tolerated the wind trio, they were acceptable plot gimmicks (considering I don't play OU, I don't deal with them in competitive battling) but these forms aren't appealing in the slightest.
Plus, Tornadus' form looks like a Garbador with wings. Enough said.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on May 17, 2012, 12:21:24 AM
(I think it makes Tornadus look like the leader.
Which he is not.. These hopefully arent official, but it's hard for me to tell.)

If you can make your pokemon happier by walking with it in HG/SS,
does it work the same when using a bike? Trying to get an Espeon.

Also, when should I evolve my Poliwhirl into Poliwrath? It's level 25,
and Wake Up Slap comes at 42 or something.

I realized when fighting a Metapod, that Metapods and Creepers
have something in common. They're both green, and they have the same "nickname".

DonutYoshi seems to not understand what that "nickname" may be.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on May 17, 2012, 04:33:55 AM
Looks like it may happen; it's official. Thinking about it, Kyurem has a Reshiram/Zekrom form. We having the previous gen Pokemon in main game; no new Pokemons are really introduced, and this isn't really too surprising to me.

Happiness is pretty much using the Pokemon alot in battles really or giving it plenty of Exp Points. Pretty much that was my way for getting Espeon/Umbreon. Bike/Walking never really does anything. That's coming from a guy who breeds an army of Eevees in both Black and SoulSilver.

I'd probably get to evolve in like 40-50 or something. Reminds me of the fact I have this one Vulpix I got once to like a high level, but can't really fight without evolving to Ninetales, I really didn't had any fire stones to use since I used them up on Eevee (Flareon I think was the first Eevee evolution I had) lol. That was in my FireRed copy btw.

I simply see no relation with those two. Aside from the color stuff.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on May 17, 2012, 05:37:49 PM
Walking DOES do crud.
Taking 256 steps increases the happiness of
the pokemon following you by 1.
Or rather, in the front of the party.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on May 17, 2012, 07:27:47 PM
Pokemon of the Day for lulz

Today's Pokemon is Mandibuzz (Barujina).

Gender: Always Female
Type: Dark/Flying

Abilities:
Big Pecks: Mandibuzz's Defense cannot be lowered.
Overcoat: Mandibuzz does not take damage from weather effects.
Weak Armor: When hit by an attack, Mandibuzz's Defense is lowered by one stage but Speed is increased by one stage.

Species: Bone Vulture Pokémon
Height: 3'11"
Weight: 87.1 lbs
Capture Rate: 60
Base Egg Steps: 5,120
Exp Growth: Slow (Needs 1,250,000 to get to LV. 100)
Base Happiness: 35
EVs: 2 Sp. Atk
Flee Flag: 133

Weak: Electric, Ice, Rock
Resist: Grass, Ghost, Dark
Immune: Ground, Psychic

Egg Group: Flying
Evolutionary Chain: Vullaby==LV. 54==>Mandibuzz

Location:
Black: Route 11 (25% in Double Grass) LV. 58-60
         Village Bridge (20% in Double Grass) LV. 58-60
White: N/A

Pokédex:
Black: It makes a nest out of bones it finds. It grabs weakened prey in its talons and hauls it to its nest of bones.
White: Watching from the sky, they swoop to strike weakened Pokémon on the ground. They decorate themselves with bones.

Moveset:

Start: Gust
Start: Leer
Start: Fury Attack
Start: Pluck
LV. 5: Fury Attack
LV. 10: Pluck
LV. 14: Nasty Plot
LV. 19: Flatter
LV. 23: Faint Attack
LV. 28: Punishment
LV. 32: Defog
LV. 37: Tailwind
LV. 41: Air Slash
LV. 46: Dark Pulse
LV. 50: Embargo
LV. 51: Bone Rush
LV. 57: Whirlwind
LV. 63: Brave Bird
LV. 70: Mirror Move

Learnable TMs:
Toxic
Hidden Power
Sunny Day
Taunt
Hyper Beam
Protect
Rain Dance
Frustration
Return
Shadow Ball
Double Team
Rock Tomb
Aerial Ace
Torment
Facade
Rest
Attract
Thief
Round
Incinerate
Embargo
Payback
Retaliate
Giga Impact
Psych Up
Swagger
Pluck
U-turn
Substitute
Rock Smash
Snarl

Learnable HMs:
Cut
Fly

Egg Moves:
Steel Wing
Mean Look
Roost
Scary Face
Knock Off
Fake Tears

Tiers for Discussion: OverUsed, UnderUsed, RarelyUsed

OverUsed:
Mandibuzz occupies a niche in the metagame thanks to its typing, defensive stats, and movepool. Mandibuzz's Dark / Flying typing makes it a decent check to Pokemon which rely upon Ghost-, Dark-, and Fighting-type moves for coverage. Recovery in the form of Roost, and an immunity to damage from weather conditions courtesy of Overcoat lets Mandibuzz stall more easily than other walls in adverse weather. However, Mandibuzz is unfortunately weak to Stealth Rock, making Rapid Spin support obligatory to prevent it from losing 25% of its HP on each switch in. Due to its poor offenses, Mandibuzz does not fare very well against most boosting sweepers, and is better suited to stalling with Toxic, along with damage from entry hazards and weather.

UnderUsed:
Despite being an RU Pokemon, Mandibuzz has a potent niche in UU. It has a good defensive typing, which allows it to resist many common attacking types, and when combined with great defenses and a good movepool, it means Mandibuzz is a viable mixed wall. Its movepool includes good options like Roost and Toxic, and Overcoat makes it immune to weather damage. However, these benefits come with a drawback, which is Mandibuzz's crippling weakness to Stealth Rock. Rapid Spin support is mandatory for Mandibuzz, and it should be paired up with Pokemon to help sponge Rock-, Ice-, and Electric-type attacks. Overall, Mandibuzz is an effective wall in the UU tier, and its ability to take on threats such as Azelf and Mismagius is much appreciated by any team.

RarelyUsed:
Although she might not look the part, Mandibuzz has quite a bit of bulk under all of those feathers. With 110 / 105 / 95 defenses, an ideal support movepool, and a useful Dark typing, this vulture is one of the best walls in RU. At first glance, Mandibuzz might seem like an all-around monster with such great defenses, good Speed for a wall, and a powerful STAB Brave Bird; however, her low offenses make her much less intimidating. In addition, her Flying typing gives her a weakness to Stealth Rock, which is extremely unappealing for a wall. Nonetheless, Mandibuzz makes up for her weaknesses by being able to Roost off damage, Taunt opponents, and phaze them out with Whirlwind.

(Strategy Discussion summaries from Smogon, stats from Serebii)

Discuss strategy and stuff I guess.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on May 17, 2012, 07:45:47 PM
I have a Mandibuzz myself, it's great.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: WheelieCarbonate on May 17, 2012, 08:30:08 PM
My cousin has a shiny Mandibuzz  :cool:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on May 17, 2012, 09:48:29 PM
I have a shiny Rufflet  :cool:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on May 17, 2012, 10:02:11 PM
And my Eevee evolved into an Espeon.
And it of course is not a sparkly green.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on May 17, 2012, 10:12:41 PM
Actually my way was sorta faster. Got an Espeon/Umbreon (And I got like 7 Espeons and 4 Umbreons) once under less then 30 minutes.

And that was in Black/White though and Zerokk just shut up please.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on May 17, 2012, 11:05:31 PM
I was keeping it under 15 until it was time.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on May 23, 2012, 08:27:11 PM
Minor question regarding anyone who got Pokemon Crystal. Is the Smoochum Egg you get in the daycare is supposed to be a shiny? If not, I just realized i gotten a legit shiny from my Crystal playthrough which I finally decided to finish recently.

I didn't really know it was shiny when I got it until today I checked the summary and it's sprites.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on May 23, 2012, 08:41:20 PM
The odd egg has a 50% chance of being Shiny, and it can contain one of the "Johto Babies", not just Smoochum.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on May 23, 2012, 08:44:23 PM
Oh okay. Not entirely legit (Better then having just that Red Gyarados though), but I'm fine. It's not even in a cartridge game; playing this on emulator because my GBC is seemly broken/laggy in input and I can't even find my GBA anywhere.

Still don't got that grey Eevee yet, nope.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on May 28, 2012, 11:26:37 PM
I'M HELPFUL!



It doesn't really have any gameplay, but it shows characters off and stuff.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Russel on May 30, 2012, 09:58:01 PM
I wish the actual Pokémon anime was always like that. That is so fucking cool.

But yea...looks promising despite not having any gameplay whatsoever...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on May 31, 2012, 06:00:40 AM
> first game's hero characters still there
> Bianca and Cheren still there
> N returns to the main game
> new shit


MY MIND HAS BEEN BLOWN

This seems more like a New Game Plus than an expansion, really. The ability to import your Black / White progress to BW2 would even sweeten the deal.

I now want this game. Badly.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on May 31, 2012, 05:32:52 PM
I preferred Bianca's older design. @_@

Cheren will be a normal type gym leader.

Quote from: "Lego"
I wish the actual Pokémon anime was always like that. That is so fucking cool.

Meanwhile they cant tell it's team rocket in a silly disguise because they're derptastic!
And they almost never interupt their intro to tick them off.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on May 31, 2012, 08:35:41 PM
The one thing I have against the new story is that Cheren is a NORMAL type gym leader throws me off. It would be cool to have a mult-type gym leader that is not blue. ( Also it bugs me that the first trainer is nowhere to be seen)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on May 31, 2012, 08:43:14 PM
>Generic anime guy with blue hair and red eyes

Why
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ? Manibogi ? on May 31, 2012, 09:48:18 PM
>Black2 uses Lucario
>Ninjas use Bisharp

Fuck yeah. I love this game already.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on May 31, 2012, 10:25:08 PM
I feel like the Champion will be one of the main characters from the first game, Hilbert or Hilda.
Being the same/opposite of which gender you chose.

EDIT: They're both hil-tastic
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on May 31, 2012, 11:19:19 PM
Meh I prefer calling them by their Manga names which is Black and White.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on June 03, 2012, 06:54:20 PM
I'm trying to appreciate my White version more before Black 2 / White 2 are released, so I'm doing something I've done with my other games in the past. Basically, I fly back to the starting town with a near-empty party and travel through all the routes I went through during the main story, eventually stopping at the Elite Four for a battle with my challenge team. I'm only permitted to catch Pokemon I've never used before because I thought they were "bad" at the time, allowing me to see the hidden potential in those useless fish or those oh-so-common first-route Pokemon.

I'm starting with a Lv1 Oshawott "Keith". However, Unova's first route has Pokemon that can reach up to Lv6 on a bad day, so to ensure I don't die immediately I'm also bringing my Lv26 Tepic "Te'a" along for the ride. Technically this is cheating, so I can't catch anything while Te'a is in the party; I also have to have Keith first in line for every encounter, and I lose Te'a when Keith reaches Lv5.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on June 08, 2012, 03:12:51 PM
Quote from: "Serebii"
With special thanks to our good friend Gin, we have learned that a bit of merchandise has listed Keldeo as being in its "Usual Forme". This indicates that Keldeo is to receive a new form within Black 2 & White 2. This factors in with hints from CoroCoro about Keldeo being engulfed in light during battle in the movie and its special power being revealed next month. We'll show information on if it will have a form when CoroCoro arrives in a few days
So Keldeo hasn't even been released into the US and he's getting a new forme.

Ya sure you people don't wanna give the swordsmen trio or the two titular dragons some alternate formes?
Since ya pretty much giving everyone else on the "legendary sectrum" a freaking alt. forme!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on June 08, 2012, 08:13:54 PM
And they're seemly doing this just so when you transfer the legendaries from the original Black/White, they won't be the same exact Pokemon, but still the same species. I think you guys know what I mean.

Speaking of Keldeo, I'd sure wonder why the event with him isn't here yet in the US. Really doubt he's Japan exclusive. Damn you localization.

Edit: In other news, I finally got my shiny Eevee that I was trying to get. Trying breeding a Pokemon with a very slow hatch rate for a crazy amount of time until a shiny comes. That's sure fun.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on June 12, 2012, 07:16:38 PM
I take it you're not going to evolve it, due to the novelty of having a shiny Eevee?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on June 12, 2012, 08:03:24 PM
Actually I thought of evolving it. But kinda unsure now.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on June 13, 2012, 02:46:48 AM
hey Donutyoshi

did you Masuda Method hard enough

or did you do it the LAME BORING and SLOW way?????
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on June 13, 2012, 01:05:45 PM
From Ralts to Gardevoir really shows actual evolution, as in.. Growing up. (Actualy, a little less.)

From Ralts to Gallade, shows a crossdressing man suddenly becoming awesome.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on June 13, 2012, 05:46:05 PM
(http://serebii.net/resolute.jpg)
And it still resembles his previous forme 80%

The only major diffrence being what was his brows is now his horn. And his mane.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on June 13, 2012, 07:04:37 PM
Quote from: "Zerokk"
From Ralts to Gardevoir really shows actual evolution, as in.. Growing up. (Actualy, a little less.)

From Ralts to Gallade, shows a crossdressing man suddenly becoming awesome.

Evolution ? Growing up

Evolution is a slow process of changing form over a long period of time (i.e. Ape to Human)  :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on June 13, 2012, 07:07:27 PM
Or, for a more realistic example, white man to black man.
It's simple adaption to the environment.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on June 13, 2012, 08:05:03 PM
Looks like Keldeo hadn't changed much. Seems less messy though in design.

Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
hey Donutyoshi

did you Masuda Method hard enough

or did you do it the LAME BORING and SLOW way?????
It's a slooooooooow way. But hey I was doing it and it happened.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on June 13, 2012, 08:13:10 PM
I've been using a solely Ground-type team (they're secondary types are all different, though) for the past month on Pokemon Online. I have to say I'm having a lot more success than I did with my older teams. I've beaten Tengu and Fyone once or twice, and I've beaten Bikdark three times back-to-back (mostly because he was abusing Baton Pass, and most of my party is able to take hits). It's also the team I plan on using for Pokemon Cutstuff Region: Steelix, Mamoswine, Camerupt, Torterra, Seismetoad, and Krookodile.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Orange juice :l on June 13, 2012, 08:32:57 PM
Quote from: "Gumballtoid"
I've beaten Bikdark three times back-to-back (mostly because he was abusing Baton Pass, and most of my party is able to take hits).

You do realize he was trying to pull off a zigzagoon sweep, and nearly succeeded until you got an EQ crit? :|
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on June 13, 2012, 08:35:13 PM
Quote from: "Orange juice :l"
Quote from: "Gumballtoid"
I've beaten Bikdark three times back-to-back (mostly because he was abusing Baton Pass, and most of my party is able to take hits).

You do realize he was trying to pull off a zigzagoon sweep, and nearly succeeded until you got an EQ crit? :|

This is the best strategy in the world and everyone should know it
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on June 13, 2012, 08:37:34 PM
Quote from: "Orange juice :l"
You do realize he was trying to pull off a zigzagoon sweep, and nearly succeeded until you got an EQ crit? :|
Quote from: "Gumballtoid"
I've beaten Bikdark three times back-to-back (mostly because he was abusing Baton Pass, and most of my party is able to take hits).
He said, and I quote, "gbt stick around after this match I need to torment you with baton pass." I'm well aware of what he was trying to do. He just didn't succeed.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on June 13, 2012, 08:45:10 PM
Quote from: "Gumballtoid"
I've been using a solely Ground-type team (they're secondary types are all different, though) for the past month on Pokemon Online. I have to say I'm having a lot more success than I did with my older teams. I've beaten Tengu and Fyone once or twice, and I've beaten Bikdark three times back-to-back (mostly because he was abusing Baton Pass, and most of my party is able to take hits). It's also the team I plan on using for Pokemon Cutstuff Region: Steelix, Mamoswine, Camerupt, Torterra, Seismetoad, and Krookodile.

Quote from: "Gumballtoid"
I've beaten Tengu and Fyone once or twice

Quote from: "Gumballtoid"
Fyone

Never in your life.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on June 13, 2012, 08:54:03 PM
Now while I'll walk away while Gumball is bragging talking about his ground-type team....I'm still wondering if my new team for PO is actually, I don't know.... Better then that NU team I got in the tourney?

He better knows the only actual reason I let him as a Gym Leader is that he won't have to be pestering me and I was with only two empty spots.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on June 13, 2012, 09:28:32 PM
Yeah, I'm just gonna shut up now. :l

Also, Keldeo's new form disappoints me...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on June 14, 2012, 12:06:39 AM
Uh yeah so Bikdark helped me out on making a team and now I am doing surprisingly better <_<
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on June 14, 2012, 01:07:55 PM
What's your team?

It's hard to make a team until the aftergame in Gen V,
because some Pokemon aren't really that likeable.

I mean the Stats, Typing, and Movesets.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on June 14, 2012, 02:20:15 PM
Quote from: "Airman_Tengu"
Uh yeah so Bikdark helped me out on making a team and now I am doing surprisingly better <_<

If the team is OU, I wouldn't be surprised.

In other news, I need to make an OU team myself.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on June 14, 2012, 08:07:06 PM
Simple words, don't risk using a team with just NU in competition. Did that mistake, and lost to pretty much almost everyone here.

If I revealed the new team, it'd would spoil my entry team for AirmanTengu's compo, PO stuff, and possibly even Cutstuff Region, if I ever plan to be battle-able. But if you truly want to know, I'd suggest you to challenge me in a PO match sometime. Not that I guarantee my team is perfect, but pretty certain it's better then my older team.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on June 14, 2012, 08:14:35 PM
I've beaten many with my RU team, but I know where your coming from. All the OU Pokemon just seem too cheap for me, so I'm makin' a UU team now.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on June 14, 2012, 08:50:37 PM
My OU team's not a run-of-the-mill build (A Gravity team), and with some self-imposed restriction. It works pretty well with all these "requirements". My restrictions are Gen 1-3 only and no legendaries.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: King Dumb on June 14, 2012, 09:20:44 PM
Quote
I've beaten many with my RU team, but I know where your coming from. All the OU Pokemon just seem too cheap for me, so I'm makin' a UU team now.

You do realize that a Pokemon's tier is not determined by its prowess, but by its usage, right? Pokemon in the OU tier share only one trait universally; they are all literally overused. While this can, and often does, mean that Pokemon in the OU tier are among the best competitively for any given niche, the opposite is not as true. In other words, Pokemon in the UU and RU tiers aren't necessarily worse or, to use your terms, less cheap; they are simply and literally used less often.

That being said, take a look at some UU Pokemon; Togekiss, Sableye, and Chandelure are often the definition of 'cheap' for many competitive players.

I also don't understand why people restrict themselves from using Legendary Pokemon. The only thing that truly classifies Pokemon as 'Legendary' is their status in the manga/anime/video game storylines. Non-Uber Legendary Pokemon are non-Uber for a reason.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on June 14, 2012, 09:22:12 PM
My team has 3 OU, the rest are ether UU NU or RU, this team that (has been slowly evolving) has really no strategy to it, just Pokemon that I like and think fit a niche quite well.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on June 14, 2012, 09:26:31 PM
Quote from: "King Dumb"
Quote
I've beaten many with my RU team, but I know where your coming from. All the OU Pokemon just seem too cheap for me, so I'm makin' a UU team now.

You do realize that a Pokemon's tier is not determined by its prowess, but by its usage, right? Pokemon in the OU tier share only one trait universally; they are all literally overused. While this can, and often does, mean that Pokemon in the OU tier are among the best competitively for any given niche, the opposite is not as true. In other words, Pokemon in the UU and RU tiers aren't necessarily worse or, to use your terms, less cheap; they are simply and literally used less often.

That being said, take a look at some UU Pokemon; Togekiss, Sableye, and Chandelure are often the definition of 'cheap' for many competitive players.

I also don't understand why people restrict themselves from using Legendary Pokemon. The only thing that truly classifies Pokemon as 'Legendary' is their status in the manga/anime/video game storylines. Non-Uber Legendary Pokemon are non-Uber for a reason.

I guess, but I try to use the less 'cheap' in my opinion Pokemon if ya' know what I mean.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on June 14, 2012, 09:37:14 PM
I pretty much thought, why not use better pokes? I kinda just pick random pokes that come in mind, try to check their teirs and recall if I ever had any fun with them in the past games I played. Or any that really floats me.

I can think of a few examples. None of Gen 1's legendaries I recall aren't actually in the Uber teir. Kyurem isn't Uber like Reshiram and Zekrom is. And those not-fully-known legendaries from Gen V I recall are in that Limbo teir. Not every legendary will guarantee win, and I definitively learned that in one playthrough of SoulSilver.

It's also a little challenging trying to think on how to convert a competitive team to a trainer team for the sack of a game's difficulty. I'm saying it for CSPR.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on June 15, 2012, 07:08:04 PM
I always pick my teams with Pokemon I like. I don't care for any stats and stuff- I just compose my team of Pokemon I think are cool. For example, in my only team I defeated the Elite Four with, I hade a Snorlax, a Blastoise, an Electrode, a Muk (evil, throw him in the dungeon), and two others I forgot- though they were probably pretty low in the tier list. One of them might've been a Tentacruel.

I liked the team a lot, which is why I was sad it was deleted. It really doesn't matter about the team's stats- it's based on your personal preference.

Of course, I don't advertise going into a compo match with five Caterpies and a Weedle, but you get what I mean.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on June 16, 2012, 01:47:13 AM
So today I pre-ordered Black 2, nothing so special. And I totally planned to have a team with just Eevee Evolutions.

Also playing through Gen 2 again for like the 5th time. I really like Gen 2 alot for some reason.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on June 16, 2012, 01:59:05 AM
Yeaaaaaaah.

Forget the starter
because yes

Which Eeveelution are you not using out of the 7?
If you dont use Espeon, which the chance of you not using it is
rarer than A shiny, You will be killed. Violently.

I think it will be Flareon that wont be chosen! :3

(By the way, Samurott has one of the best pokemon designs in my opinion)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on June 16, 2012, 02:09:58 AM
I thought Samurott was decent.

Dewott, though? BALLIN


Also, didn't they make Flareon suck less in Gen 5?
You know, with Flame Charge / Flare Blitz / stuff like that?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on June 16, 2012, 02:10:24 AM
Kinda dumb to have two fire pigs really. But I already got the otter from trade, and I really hate the grass snake. So......Tepig is still my starter anyways.

It'd probably be random, pretty much. I'd totally tell you guys if I ever find a shiny in the will-happen-in-August playthrough. It also depends on whatever TMs I'd find in the game, if I get the stuff needed for a certain evo later then the others, it's pretty much dropped out.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on June 16, 2012, 02:33:26 AM
I thought Snivy was the best-looking of all the starters, and that Servine was a sexy beast. I also thought Serperior was dumb (kinda like Emboar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otjanp9aXgw)). However, in every other Pokemon game I play I never pick the Grass starter because I think they're lame and that better options are available later on anyways. (Sceptile was an exception; multiple Type moves and a heavy physical game? Sign me up!)

I ended up going with Snivy and never evolved it. Ever.

Now I have all three though, so when it comes to BW2 I'm absolutely clueless.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on June 16, 2012, 03:18:49 AM
For those who are having starter trouble in gen 5 use a hat with the names of the starters in them, it will save time.
I picked snivy because it was the best looking in my opinion, looks are all I base my starter choice off.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on June 16, 2012, 03:26:10 AM
I have an uncanny habit of always picking the Water-type starter. Don't know why; I just do, I guess.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Red on June 16, 2012, 03:32:49 AM
always the fire starters



a.l.w.a.y.s.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on June 16, 2012, 04:46:14 AM
I really should get around to doing that all poison team in Leafgreen sometime. Venasaur, Muk, Weezing, Haunter, Golbat and Tentacruel. Awww yeeeaaaaaah~

Of course, there are others I can choose from- except Arbok. hingle fingle firered darn you

Victreebell could be a viable option for getting a sub for my starter, if I wanted to go without any superpower Pokemon... Meh, who knows.

Beedrill would also work, as would one of the Nidos... Hmm, Beedrill would probably be better, now that I think about it- I can wipe out those horrid Pyschic types with him and Haunter fairly easily. With Ground covered by Venusaur and Tentacruel, that only leaves... err, was Poison weak to Ice?

Then there is Rock and Steel, which are both crushed by Grass type moves. And I guess that's about it. Muk and Weezing would both provide support for neutral types, staying alive with their incredibly high Defense stats and fairly good movepool, whereas Golbat would work well as a sweeper.

Unless I forgot a weakness, in which case I'm doomed.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on June 16, 2012, 05:09:29 AM
Poison is only weak to Psychic and Ground, though...
Quote from: "Star Dood"
Then there is Rock and Steel, which are both crushed by Grass type moves.
I'm sorry, what? Steel RESISTS Grass. Very well.

I'd try to have something dedicated to just anti-Steel, because their complete immunity to Poison could ruin your day very quickly, and you really don't have anything to beat it (Tentracruel's Water attacks would deal normal damage, but then again... ehhhhhhhh don't rely on it). I'm pretty sure Golbat can learn Fire Fang or something, which would be great since a lot of big Steelies like to pack Earthquake (and Golbat can just fly right over it).

To be honest, I'd try to have as many dual-type Pokemon on the team as you can (without repeating type combos of course). While Poison moves in general are really nasty and can leave your opponent sore for a long time (especially in Gen 5... hot damn Acid Spray is amazing) they also have some pretty bad coverage (a few types resist Poison easily and it's only super effective versus Grass). Unless you have a versatile Poison type that gets a wide range in their moveset (like Golbat) then personally I wouldn't want them around unless you need a space filler.

... While I'm at it, give Venusaur EQ. You could use the coverage against Electric.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on June 16, 2012, 12:30:06 PM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
Also, didn't they make Flareon suck less in Gen 5?
You know, with Flame Charge / Flare Blitz / stuff like that?

Flareon can't learn Flare Blitz, however it can learn Flame Charge  :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on June 16, 2012, 08:55:04 PM
It annoys me when Snivy is chosen only due to looks.

Fire starters are nice, but I chose Samurott (For like, the 5th or 6th time I go through the game or something)
just to try something a little different, and it was a good choice.

Tell me what's OU, RU, NU in my team.

Samurott
Gothitelle
Eelektross
Mienshao (Soon to evolve.)
Tornadus (Soon to catch.)
Haxorus (MIGHT get it.)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on June 16, 2012, 08:59:53 PM
Mienshao is the evolved form.

Mienfoo --> Mienshao

yes 5th Gen names are dumb but WHAT IS A GUY TO DO???
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on June 16, 2012, 09:02:26 PM
I know that Mienshao is the evolved form.  :|
Why do you think I put Tornadus and Haxorus on there? I dont have them YET, but I dont want to re-ask this with only 2 new pokemans.

And how is your avatar supposed to be a Nidoqueen?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: xColdxFusionx on June 16, 2012, 09:22:20 PM
Something says Mii Creator + picture of a Nidoqueen = blargh
Title: needs more Jasper
Post by: Hallan Parva on June 16, 2012, 09:29:22 PM
not at all

it's kinda stupid really



you know that CHECK MII OUT CHANNEL where you download Miis people made and stuff
well it's kinda dumb because you can only put INITIALS instead of FULL NAMES
maybe because Nintendo's afraid one would be named Mr. Penis or something I guess

anyway one looked sorta cool to me (at the time) and had the initials N.Q. displayed
I had no flipping idea what that could stand for so I asked my sister for help
the first thing in her mind was "Nido Queen" and the name stuck ever since

of course the Mii isn't the same, it's been edited quite a bit since then
so even if you were to search N.Q. you probably won't find MY Nidoqueen
but yeah that's her amazing origin story pretty much, worst story ever am I right



who gives a crap SHE'S CUTE AND WEARS GLASSES ON HER HEAD
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on June 16, 2012, 10:25:53 PM
Quote from: "Zerokk"
It annoys me when Snivy is chosen only due to looks.

Fire starters are nice, but I chose Samurott (For like, the 5th or 6th time I go through the game or something)
just to try something a little different, and it was a good choice.

Tell me what's OU, RU, NU in my team.

Samurott
Gothitelle
Eelektross
Mienshao (Soon to evolve.)
Tornadus (Soon to catch.)
Haxorus (MIGHT get it.)

Samurott is NU
Gothitelle is NU
Eelektross is NU
Mienshao is OU
Tornadus is OU
Haxorous is OU
Title: Re: needs more Jasper
Post by: Mr. X on June 17, 2012, 03:24:55 AM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
anyway one looked sorta cool to me (at the time) and had the initials N.Q. displayed
I had no flipping idea what that could stand for so I asked my sister for help
the first thing in her mind was "Nido Queen" and the name stuck ever since

Ah, so you DIDN'T name it after the Pokemon!




...Your sister did!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on June 17, 2012, 02:49:45 PM
Huh, I thought Tornadus would be RU/NU.
And Eelektross OU.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on June 17, 2012, 05:39:15 PM
You crazy, Tornadus is a legendary Pokemon so obviously it'll be good. And for Eelektross, uh yeah I thought Eelektross would be UU myself.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: King Dumb on June 17, 2012, 05:48:33 PM
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You crazy, Tornadus is a legendary Pokemon so obviously it'll be good

I reject your reality... (http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/articuno)

...and substitute my own. (http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/regigigas)


The real reason that Tornadus is OU is because it has one of the best abilities in the game. (http://www.smogon.com/bw/abilities/prankster)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on June 17, 2012, 07:25:10 PM
I already knew both those guys are low, but to be honest I don't know why Articuno is in NU though.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: King Dumb on June 17, 2012, 07:30:53 PM
Articuno is NU mainly due to its double weakness to Stealth Rock, a weakness which causes it to lose half of its health upon switching into the entry hazard.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on June 17, 2012, 08:23:05 PM
I know that as well, but I still think he should be at least RU or UU. He's an excellent SpD wall.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: The Rush on June 17, 2012, 08:51:00 PM
Quote from: "Fyone"
I know that as well, but I still think he should be at least RU or UU. He's an excellent SpD wall.
The higher you go up in tiers the more pokemon there are that can set up stealth rocks, hence why he stays in NU. A wall is nothing if it loses half it's health upon entry.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on June 18, 2012, 12:25:48 AM
Your right about that, but if I was to use him Which I probably would have if I wasn't against legendary Pokemon I would make sure I have a rapid spinner on my team. I just think he would be kinda overpowered in NU considering the other Pokemon that are there.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: The Rush on June 18, 2012, 12:38:16 AM
Quote from: "Fyone"
Your right about that, but if I was to use him Which I probably would have if I wasn't against legendary Pokemon I would make sure I have a rapid spinner on my team. I just think he would be kinda overpowered in NU considering the other Pokemon that are there.

You said he played a good roll as a Sp Def wall, which is true, but when you have a x4 weakness to Rock your sp df isn't going to help unless your opponent uses power gem or hidden power rock.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on June 19, 2012, 03:16:01 PM
WHY MUST YOU CARE OF ABOUT TIERS.

The only reason I chose Tornadus over Unfezant, is because it's a mixed attacker.
And it's also not banned from Wi-Fi or whatever.

By the way, What should I use rather than Haxorus?

Also yeah, The Rush and Fyone both got the triple digit post of this thread.
One of them counting the author and one of them not.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on June 19, 2012, 06:37:52 PM
DRUGGERDON FOR THE WIN
With the only other dragon you can get during main game being Hydreigon, but that is OU.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on June 19, 2012, 07:27:28 PM
I always prefered the cuter, smaller pokemon or cool pokemon. My teams always have them... unless I cant find the cute/cool pokemon in a type. Then I either ignor it or get the next best thing.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on June 20, 2012, 12:49:50 AM
Quote from: "Solarblast5"
DRUGGERDON FOR THE WIN
With the only other dragon you can get during main game being Hydreigon, but that is OU.
At least there's a choice.

In 1st Gen (and FireRed/LeafGreen) your choices were Dragonite and Dragonite.

In 4th Gen your choices were Garchomp and Garchomp... until you get your mascot.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on June 20, 2012, 01:09:20 AM
We need more dragon types that's not legendary, all I can say that.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on June 20, 2012, 03:14:01 AM
Quote from: "Bulbapedia"
As of Generation V, there are 29 Dragon-type Pokémon or 4.47% of all Pokémon, making it the sixteenth most common type, or effectively the second least common type just ahead of the Ghost-type.
And out of the 29, 9 of them are legendary, or 31.034482758620689655172413793103% are.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on June 20, 2012, 03:20:30 AM
Am I the only one still miffed over the fact that there are no Dark-type Gym Leaders?
Title: Only Dark-types are cool enough for school.
Post by: King Dumb on June 20, 2012, 03:58:01 AM
Actually, you aren't. Dark is my favorite type.


Also the best type, of course.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on June 20, 2012, 04:02:37 AM
Dark-type is the best, you say?

Ground-type is obviously the best. Not only are most of them hard-hitters that can learn Earthquake, but they're completely immune to Electric-type attacks. Pikachu ain't got nothin' on that!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jennifer on June 20, 2012, 04:22:50 AM
Yes, but some are Dual Water/Ground. Even though they only have one weakness - Grass - It deals Quadruple damage. So, say a Level 82 Swampert is pelted by a Lv. 60 Torterra's Leaf Storm. The Swampert will either get OHKO'd if it's at full HP, or BARELY survive with single/double digit health.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on June 20, 2012, 04:53:31 AM
If a Pokemon had all 17 types, the only attack type it will be weak against is Rock. Now, say if that chimera Pokemon's Flyin' type was negated by some means (Trick + Iron Ball, Gravity, Rin' Target, etc.) Ground would do 8x to that chimera. In short, Ground's a very powerful attack type indeed, it just has that one Achilles heel of not bein' able to hit Flyin' types. However, with my bias view, Electric is the best type! :p
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on June 20, 2012, 12:30:03 PM
While Dragon is considered to be the best type statistically, my favorite type is Steel just because of it's bulk.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on June 20, 2012, 02:41:47 PM
I like ground types as well, they have many types that they're good against. Also Electric I like because only weakness.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Orange juice :l on June 20, 2012, 07:23:59 PM
Ground type is the manliest type hands down

Swampert has the highest BST of all starters and everyone loves earthquake

Garchomp was the first pseudo legend to be moved to ubers (I think)

Water/Ground types typically have an ice type they can learn or can be covered by the abundance of bug/flying types

We could all use some more ground types


Also YD mentioned this
Quote
Hal Jordan: you got to the 69th page in the pokemon topic and you didn't even point it out
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on June 20, 2012, 08:30:32 PM
Know what we need
MOAR BUG/FLYING TYPES
More unique types that are not normal/flying, bug/flying, or fire/fighting.

How about some:
Ghost/Steel types.
Flying/Fighting types.
Psychic/Ghost types.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on June 21, 2012, 01:32:26 AM
I can easily see a Water/Poison-type.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on June 21, 2012, 01:33:27 AM
We already got one Gumball, Tentacool.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on June 21, 2012, 01:45:09 AM
(17*16) / 2+ 17 = 153 total possible types.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on June 21, 2012, 01:59:03 AM
Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
We already got one Gumball, Tentacool.
Damn, I forgot about him...

I always thought an Ice/Bug-type might be cool.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on June 21, 2012, 02:12:38 AM
I would love to see an Ice Fire type.
(Oh hey 600 post)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on June 21, 2012, 03:24:06 AM
We also have Qwilfish for a Water/Poison
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on June 21, 2012, 05:03:25 AM
People pay no attention to the awesomeness that is Poison.

Almost all of the major Poison types have monster defense and special attack, their movepool is fairly diverse, and they can inflict two major status conditions- poisoning and kind of paralyzing, since Weezing and probably a few others can learn Thunder. Plus, they usually do pretty good damage against most types, making them versatile assests to any team. Poison is a good type that deserves more love.

Plus it has the coolest Pokemon ever- snakes, globs of sewage, balls of noxious gas, jellyfish, bats...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on June 21, 2012, 02:34:19 PM
However Poison is only good against Grass and nothing else; not many people use Grass Pokemon a lot either. However they're immune to Toxic which is awesome.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on June 21, 2012, 05:33:53 PM
Poison Pokes makes me say ugh. As most of the pokes that type are either just gross looking and/or really annoying.

It's never really a good idea to have a team with just the same type.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on June 21, 2012, 05:42:50 PM
* unless you play Mono Bug

ohhhhhh man Bug types have some FANTASTIC diversity
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on June 21, 2012, 06:08:56 PM
Gen V made bug types enjoyable.

Volcarona, Galvantula, Leavanny, Scolipede, etc. etc.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on June 21, 2012, 06:10:11 PM
STEALTH ROCK!!!!!!!!!
If ya boil down all 63 Bug types in the world into the "good ones", yar only gonna get around 10 - 20 of them. Bug simply has a unique niche in the grand scheme of stuff, but it's nothin' THAT influential.
Poison is pretty much the Butt Monkey of all the types for all 5 generations. Heck, TV Tropes has a good paragraph about them.
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on June 21, 2012, 06:24:27 PM
Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
As most of the pokes that type are either just gross looking and/or really annoying.

Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
are either just gross looking and/or really annoying.

Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
gross looking

ummm... wat

Nidorans, Oddishes, Roselias, and Gulpins say hi

all of those are cute
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on June 21, 2012, 06:29:53 PM
Or really annoying. And I said MOST, doesn't apply to all.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on June 21, 2012, 07:00:32 PM
Is it strange that I love Nidoqueen (http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/2140/nidoqueen.png) but hate Nidoqueen (http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/b/bf/031Nidoqueen.png)?

Even weirder than that, I think Nidorina is the bee's knees. :ugeek:



Personally, though, I don't have a favorite type of Pokemon. I just pick whatever feels right at the time.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on June 21, 2012, 08:36:00 PM
Crogunk and the two Nido's, only poison types I ever used, I think poison is only thrown in the game just so the status effect can exist.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on June 22, 2012, 03:11:36 PM
Huzzah.

Crobat.
Reason I didn't get a pidgey.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on June 22, 2012, 09:21:25 PM
So the soundtrack for Black and White 2 is slowly getting uploaded.

KindaSpoilersBelowKthxBai
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on June 25, 2012, 07:28:46 PM
I plan on continuing my Silver nuzlocke from 10-20 pages ago.

However, I want to give you guys more of an emerged journey through it, so I'm curious.

What would you all think of me doing Kanto to Red in Screenshot format, similar to this? (http://s7.zetaboards.com/Nuzlocke_Forum/single/?p=8531994&t=8647618)

I'd spoiler it and try to make it a touch more friendly to the Keep It Sane rule, but beyond that I think it'd be fun.

EDIT: I'd keep it in this thread unless you guys want it in a different thread, of course
Title: viideeeootaaaape
Post by: Red on June 25, 2012, 07:55:59 PM
i say you make another thread and you give us screenies
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on June 25, 2012, 08:33:57 PM
Doing a Nuzlocke of Pokemon Yellow. Just beat Brock.


Current Party:

Pikachu Level 10
Nidoran (f) Level 12

Pokemon in PC:

Rattata Lvl. 3
Metapod Lvl. 6
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on June 25, 2012, 10:54:46 PM
I'd totally do a Nuzlocke, but you know. Hard to really tell which game I should do.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on June 25, 2012, 11:32:17 PM
Quote from: "Airman_Tengu"
Doing a Nuzlocke of Pokemon Yellow. Just beat Brock.


Current Party:

Pikachu Level 10
Nidoran (f) Level 12

Pokemon in PC:

Rattata Lvl. 3
Metapod Lvl. 6

Just wait till you get to Lavender Town :D
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on June 26, 2012, 01:51:22 AM
Uh yeah, I would have NEVER beat brock if I wouldn't have been lucky enough to have Nidoran be my first encounter on route 2. I mean, I guess that I could have evolved that Metapod into a Butterfree and used confusion..


Update on this. Just beat misty and proceeded to the next route.

Current Party:

Pikachu Lvl. 20
Nidorina Lvl. 22
Bulbasaur Lvl. 11
Charmander Lvl. 10

Pokemon that have been killed:
Spearow Lvl. 16 (FUCK FUCK FUCFHUIDFHJKAF)
Venonat Lvl. 14
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on June 27, 2012, 11:21:57 PM
I was clearing out all of my good Pokemon from Diamond so I could do a Real-System Nuzlocke challenge on it. I also transferred some from my Soul Silver game as well. I transferred over my primary Soul Silver team, my unused tournament team, my promotinal Pokemon, my shiny Pokemon, my promotional shiny Pokemon, and about 2 1/2 boxes full of GTS fodder.

I guess I need to open a quick trading post here.

Now I need to locate my Platinum version...and my 3rd Gen. games.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on June 27, 2012, 11:37:27 PM
Trading post eh? Hmmmm...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on June 28, 2012, 12:00:49 AM
Hmmmm, I think my Boxes at Black is rather almost full. I got like 157 pokes, and 47 (I actually had more in total, but traded away) of them is those who evolved from or is Eevee. And I don't really intend to release any of them. Something tells me I got alot of free time from breeding Eevees.

And then there's a handful of pokes I randomly catch with no apparent reason and give a random name.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on June 28, 2012, 12:21:02 AM
I mass breeded Gibles one time.

Got me major deals on GTS negotiations.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on June 28, 2012, 01:33:41 AM
I'm always open for some GTS Negotiations with you guys.

My FC's 0003 6175 8796 if you're interested.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on June 28, 2012, 01:39:55 AM
Well I might as well add my friend code here.
I have the ability to breed lots of Treeko's and Squrtiles, and if you want a nickname after trade (for any pokemon) I will give you one as well.
F.C: 1335 2199 4185
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on June 28, 2012, 01:41:44 AM
I'd add ya Smash. Again my FC is: 5415 4199 2831

I actually do breed other pokes aside from Eevee.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on June 28, 2012, 01:48:11 AM
And I added Doughnut.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on June 29, 2012, 02:57:36 AM
http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3468390 (http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3468390)
Move tutors that Smogon knows so far. Have fun!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on June 30, 2012, 01:33:04 AM
Hijacking for TCG real quick:

HD vs. SaviorSword

Game 1: Won with no prizes taken (Sav had no Pokes in play) using Porygon2 GE/Sableye SF/Drifblim UD. First turn win.

Game 2: Same result.

Game 3: I played Haymaker against Sav's Zapdos ex deck, draw 3-3 because my parents wanted me off the computer (iPod under the pillow gets em every time!) Game went 9 turns before time.

First 2 I kinda used a "cheat" deck, but for 3, GG.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on July 01, 2012, 01:05:18 AM
TCG seems to support PETA because it uses silly cards and not monsters.

Just kidding.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on July 01, 2012, 01:59:20 PM
So yesterday, I discovered I actually did owned a Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of the Sky cartridge, and I hadn't played it yet. I found it while trying to clean stuff in my closet, did I mentioned that I yet to play any of the PMD games?

So I kinda started it, and playing it "blindly". And apparently I'm a Piplup with the Quirky nature, not that i'll complain about it as I think there are worst, and I'd become part steel-type later on anyways. Lucky for me, I actually had Eevee for my partner, that's very typical of me. Funny enough I hadn't even made up my mind in which evo Herp would evolve to.


There was also a unused Pokemon Pearl cartridge there as well, anyone here suggest me I should try to do a Nuzlocke for this game? Nobody here did Gen 4 Nuzlocke yet I think.

Why you turned me into a penguin, DAMN YOU GAMEFREAK!!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on July 01, 2012, 02:05:34 PM
I got Mudkip'd in Blue Rescue Team, with a Chikorita partner.

Totodile for me in Explorers of Darkness, Chimchar being my partner.

Good times...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on July 01, 2012, 05:35:15 PM
Wish me luck guys, I'm going to start a Nuzlocke of Pearl. Should I do this in another thread? Or post stuff about it here.

Edit: Screw that. I'd just play the game normally.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on July 01, 2012, 06:07:11 PM
This is the difficult (and not difficult) parts of doing Nuzlockes.

DP:

+Good starters
+Easy gym leaders
+Good Pokemon tend to come early
-Water Gym's Gyarados ASDF

BW:

+Least grinding
+Petilil or Archen
+Eviolite
+Reusable TMs
*Okay Starters
*Okay early Pokemon

RSE:

+Decent starters
*Average difficulty in general
-Brawly

Platinum:

+Good starters
+Good early Pokemon
-Higher levels than DP
-Harder Gym Leaders, especially Crasher Wake and Candice
-Cyrus is harder
-Crasher Wake is nearly impossible without an Electric type and heavy grinding

FRLG:

+Bulbasaur is great early game
+Rattata is fairly good
+Eeveelutions not named Flareon are great
-No Physical/Special Split

HGSS:

+Totodile
-Requires luck
-2 regions make it extremely long
-Grinding can be difficult at times
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on July 01, 2012, 06:12:26 PM
Uhh my current nuzlocke is as follows...
Pokemon yellow.

I just beat lieutenent surge (Beat the raichu with Ivysaur that was barely alive)

Got through rock tunnel and now I am in celadon

Current party:

Pikachu Lvl. 24
Ivysaur Lvl. 27
Wartortle Lvl. 25
Pidgeotto Lvl. 21
Nidoqueen Lvl. 29

Dead Pokemon:

Spearow Lvl. 9
Venonat Lvl. 14
Charmeleon Lvl. 19 (ASFGHJGTQ*&AFHAHFKJL)

Pokemon in PC:

Rattata Lvl. 4
Metapod Lvl. 6
Zubat Lvl. 13
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hilman170499 on July 05, 2012, 01:55:12 AM
Is anyone aware that the ability "Thick Fat" is closer to Water-Type?

Not because several Pokemon with this ability are Water-Type.

It's because Water-Type is resistant to Ice and Fire.

And Thick Fat's effect is protection against Ice and Fire attacks.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on July 05, 2012, 02:41:11 AM
DA, open your damn eyes and realize the unimportance of this post.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hilman170499 on July 05, 2012, 11:22:15 AM
I meant the effect of Thick Fat.
It gives protection against Ice and Fire attacks.
Water also has resistance to Ice and Fire attacks.
Therefore, Thick Fat is like a Water-Type Ability.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on July 05, 2012, 01:24:51 PM
Oh...God, I'm freaking blind.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on July 05, 2012, 05:57:10 PM
Thick Fat is useless on SO MANY of the guys who wear it

because they're already Water type and stuff

I mean seriously

who would attack a MARILL with a FIRE attack!?

needs more Snorlax / Grumpig fun time
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on July 05, 2012, 10:11:35 PM
Thick fat is not useless. It's like getting more resistances. And DA posted about the water type thin', but removed it for obvious reasons.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on July 10, 2012, 07:05:16 PM
So, apparently I can play Pokemon White online now, which means I'm preparing my team.

Anyone want an Eevee too? I have too many of them :/
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on July 10, 2012, 07:20:46 PM
Uh yeah Im gonna post the contents of my PC in spoilers to see if anyone wants any of my stuff. I got like... 13 boxes or so of pokemon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on July 10, 2012, 10:05:13 PM
golly it's not just me with the army of Eevees.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on July 12, 2012, 06:44:25 PM
LE PROBLEM

Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness is a really fun game.

My friend decided to give it to me the other day.

I've been playing it and enjoying it, but at the beginning of the game there's an issue.

See, you have to get this Machine Part so you can fix up the Purify Chamber back at the lab, right? Well, the guy who has the Machine Part is on a spinning bridge that you can't get to, and the only way to trigger him getting off the bridge is to talk to a sailor man in the Parts Shop. The problem is that talking to the sailor pretty much forces you to pick up an evolution stone, Sun Shard, or Moon Shard, which are all items that evolve the Eevee you start with. You're only allowed to pick one, and you can't change your mind later. I wanted to hold off on picking since I want to play the game blind and I have no idea how the Shadow Pokemon type pool is going to turn out, but unless I pick an item I can't even progress.

I HATE YOU GENIUS SONORITY.

The decision's pretty much down to Vaporeon or Jolteon for me. Flareon's been awful since Gen 2 and Umbreon / Espeon are starters in Colosseum (which I also own), so unless Umbreon or Espeon is secretly the ultimate life form broken beyond recognition in this game, I don't plan on picking up either.

Jolteon is a speedy little prick and Vaporeon is a beautiful little wall, both good choices.

I need help deciding.

Post something.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on July 12, 2012, 06:52:53 PM
Jolteon's overrated as fuck, and you'll have more fun with Vaporeon
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on July 12, 2012, 07:14:03 PM
Be a man and get Flareon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on July 12, 2012, 09:37:14 PM
Hack the game and get Leafeon
Title: THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS, RIGHT!?!1
Post by: Magnet Dood on July 12, 2012, 10:31:00 PM
Vaporeon all the way

looks cooler than Jolteon
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on July 13, 2012, 01:32:30 AM
Or just use Eevee without any need of evolution.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on July 13, 2012, 01:44:49 AM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
unless I pick an item I can't even progress.

 :|

Besides, the evolutions are better than Eevee anyway.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on July 13, 2012, 02:20:03 AM
Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
golly it's not just me with the army of Eevees.

Yep.. army of Eevees, Pawniards, and Arons. :/


I also got myself a shiny Porygon-Z C-Gear skin courtesy of Pokemon Online ^.^
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on July 13, 2012, 11:42:55 AM
IMPORTANT NOTICE

Volt Switch and U-turn are banned on the Cutstuff Server due to causing server crashes.

I asked about it on the PO forums, they said it's due to being on Windows XP.

At the moment, there isn't anything I can do about it, so you'll have to bear with me and not use Volt Switch or U-turn.

EDIT: Wi-Fi Clause has the same problem apparently. DON'T USE IT!!!

EDIT EDIT: And Red Card too.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on July 13, 2012, 06:09:10 PM
Okay I'm downloading a fan-translated version of Black 2. Am I a terrible person to be playing this game before
it's even released to the USA?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on July 13, 2012, 06:12:09 PM
Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
Okay I'm downloading a fan-translated version of Black 2. Am I a terrible person to be playing this game before
it's even released to the USA?


I know I posted this on a Skype chat, but I can do it twice.



Yes you are a terrible person. =D
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on July 13, 2012, 08:25:40 PM
It's ok, I got a Roost Scizor before it was released in US.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jakeinator on July 21, 2012, 01:26:10 AM
Hey is it me or am I surprised it took them this long to make an ice cream Pokemon? Also some of the designs and evolution in Older Gens are kinda lazy, I don't think the new Pokemon designs for the newer games to be bad like most people do.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on July 21, 2012, 06:28:05 AM
Magnemite (Thank god Magnezone came in Gen 4), Starmie, Grimer, Voltorb, Doduo, and Klink's family that in my opinion seriously looks like it needs more effort design-wise. For early gens, you probably just mean Gen 1, I can't quite find any particular Pokemon family in Gen 2-4 having a problem like that.

Gen 1 got alot of lazily made families. And yet Gen 2 and later sorta have the less. I'm not fully keen with the Gen 5 designs, but it doesn't mean I hate them all and think Gen 1 is pro. Actually my favorite Pokemon designs are those in Gen 2-3. I once had a hard time tolerating Gen 4 when it was new, but I learnt to like it and in fact, I consider very favorable. I do respect Gen 1 though for the start of many things, and most of us here started with the Kanto games.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on July 21, 2012, 03:37:08 PM
A friend of mine pointed out how bad some of the evolutions can get, actually.

What does Grimer evolve into? A BIGGER GRIMER
What happens when Voltorb evolves? HE GETS A PALETTE SWAP
How do you describe Magneton? A MAGNEMITE THREESOME
What happens when Porygon evolves? NOW HE USES OPENGL

I still think Doduo is a total boss though


and Unova, I'm gonna let you finish
but Hoenn was the best region of ALL TIME in my opinion
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on July 22, 2012, 05:20:43 AM
I hate how Donut
Is bashing all of my favorite Pokemon I don't know about it

I don't know why you'd argue about Starmie when a starfish doesn't have much going for it in the first place. Besides, nearly all Pokemon just evolve into bigger stuff with minor differences. There are more of these in Unova too, you know.

Vanillite? Bigger ice cream cone.
Klink? ...Just more gears. (Yes, I know, already mentioned)
Trubbish? ALL THE TRASH GOT BIGGER AND SPILLED OUT OF THE BAG

Seriously, the reason why I dislike a large portion of these newer Pokemon is that they make stuff way too complex. So what if Grimer, Voltorb, and Magnemite evolve into "unoriginal" ideas? Every Gen is guilty of it.

To be honest, most new Pokemon suck. We don't need them. I would be joyful if Gen 4 never existed, along with most of Gen 5. 4 was just made of absolute suck. The new evolutions they added to "improve" upon older Pokemon looked like someone chugged 4 cases of beers and decided to make fatass and disgusting versions of them for the hell of it. Magmar was one of the best base Fire Types in Gen 1, but they just had to improve upon him. Magneton was an incredibly versatile, useful Pokemon, but they just had to give him something else. Nosepass and Yanma were unique in that they were technical Pokemon that required an advanced trainer to use them, but suddenly they inject steriods into them just for them to have evolutions. Same goes for the others- they gave them evolutions just for the sake of them having evolutions. The rest of Gen. 4 seems too cutesy- there's no real sinister or interesting or just plain freaky Pokemon in Gen 4, they're all just cute. Gen 1 gave us a balance of the cute (Pikachu, virtually all of the base starters, Vulpix, Eevee) while also satisfying the creepy side (Gastly and his evos, Beedrill, Grimer, Weezing, Parasect).

Gen 5 was blech. I see way too many similarities- or copyings- of Gen 1, it's not even funny. Take two examples.

1. Timburr and his evolutions are virtually carbon copies of the Machop line. They evolve on the exact same levels, have the same abilities- hell, they even carry the whole "three letter throughout the line" thing; "Mac" and "Urr". Same goes for quite a few others as well (Woobat, Roggenrola, etc.)
2. The Legendary trio is Ice, Fire, and Electric. Hmm, I wonder what that could be alluding to- oh, yes, Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres? I'm fairly certain there'll be a number connection in the names, as well.

Not to mention they shot themselves in the foot by only including Unova Pokemon only- which, frankly, kind of suck.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on July 22, 2012, 10:26:08 AM
I finally beat pokemon myrstery dungeon sky...
And now im working on the special episodes. The one im working on now is Team Charm.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on July 22, 2012, 03:39:02 PM
Warning: the following is a massive wall of text mean't for friendly debating and a share of opinion, this is not intentionally made to start a flame war, or put down others opinions.

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on July 22, 2012, 04:03:42 PM
This post has so much "Ahh" that I need to retaliate.

OPINIONS!
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on July 22, 2012, 04:30:42 PM
"gen 5 only had gen 5 dex"

HEY GUYS

GEN 1 ONLY HAD POKEMON FROM GEN 1
IT'S CLEARLY BAD AMIRITE
the answer to this is yes, but that's besides the point

Or, for a more fitting simile,

HEY GUYS

THIS (CREATURE FROM JAPAN) ISN'T IN NEW YORK
NEW YORK MUST BE THE WORST PLACE ON EARTH AMIRITE

I cannot fathom all this hate towards generations 4 and 5.
You say "Gen 4 was made of complete suck.(and is cutesy)"
I say
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You say "Timburr/Roggenrola/Woobat are copying Machop/Geodude/Zubat!"
I say
(click to show/hide)

"Gen 5 copying Gen 1 is a negative thing"

HEY GUYS

EVERY GENERATION HAD A FIRE, GRASS, AND WATER STARTER
THEY'RE CLEARLY ALL BAD EXCEPT FOR GEN 1
GEN 1 MASTER RACE
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion battlefield!
Post by: Ivory on July 22, 2012, 05:06:48 PM
Time for Ivory to enter the battlefield.

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Title: It's not fun being a radical
Post by: Magnet Dood on July 22, 2012, 05:54:49 PM
To be honest, I think all we're going to do is throw around our opinions and never end this until one of the mods stops it even though they're against me too so I suppose I'll keep my mouth shut after this.

As for Gen. 5, I hope that Black and White 2 will be better than the first, because I just didn't find it fun. Same with Gen. 4 (though Platnium didn't help). The reason I dislike 4 & 5 is because- they're just not fun to me. I'm a Game Boy Advance guy, I grew up with Sapphire and Leafgreen. I appreciate Pokemon when it wasn't blown out of proportion with Tier Lists and Dream World and so many new Pokemon and argh. I would be fine with 386; I wouldn't mind only 251; having only 151 would suit me just fine. I appreciate simplicity in some games, and Pokemon is definitely one. I don't play for all the bells and whistles, I don't play for strategies and tiers, I play to have fun. That's why I dislike 4 & 5 so much- to me, they're the symbol of a once simple and enjoyable RPG turning into a complex, confusing game that is difficult for me to understand. I'm not an old gamer- I'm 14- but it's becoming harder and harder to discern how to play this darn thing correctly.

Games up to Third Gen: Catch Pokemon, level grind, teach good moves, win.
Games after Third Gen: Catch Pokemon, follow tier lists, teach specific movesets, get right nature and ability, find counters, blaaaaargh

Now, I do like a few things about the newer games. The GTS is neat (even though many of the people on there are retarded and ask for Lvl. 5 Legendaries). It's easier to find Pokemon you want or are unavailable. You can catch any Pokemon you want after grabbing the National Dex, giving you the opportunity to construct a dream team or grab all of your favorites. The Pokedex is constantly improved upon, giving you access to more info on the digital creatures. New locations are enhanced by superior technology, giving you stunning bridges, awesome spiral staircases, and worlds that move with your location, not you walking around a preprogrammed map. But it's becoming too crazy for me to keep up with- battling has become a complicated ordeal, with Walls and Tiers and so many crazy strategies that I don't know how to follow. It's very unfair to put Pokemon in these tiers since EVERY Pokemon has a chance to KO EVERY Pokemon. A 50 Lvl. Tentacruel will have a better chance of killing a Lvl. 5 Pidgey, of course, but they still have a chance. Why has everything been blown out of proportion?

What happened to the Pokemon I used to love?

Also if I'm supposed to reply to your points then uh ok

Korby: Ironically, I don't like any of the Pokemon you just listed for the cool Gen. 4 ones. I don't even know what Giratina is- some sort of evil centipede?

Yes, I know what you're saying with those copied 'mons, but- well, this'll sound hypocritical, but they're the basics of new Pokemon Generations. You need to have the starting route normal small animal and bird. Also, Weedle was pretty darn unique if you ask me- it could evolve into two different bugs depending on what time it was. Besides, Bidoof and Starly did the same thing, so why didn't you point them out?

Ivory: I am aware there were quite a few problems with Gen 1. Though I don't really see what you were talking about with the Bug types- there were a few bad ones (Parasect, arguably Pinsir for not actually using Bug moves), but Scyther and the starting two were- oh, you mean the moveset. Never mind then.

Are those problems that were fixed? Yes.
Do those problems affect the overall enjoyment? Not in the slightest.

Just because having so many Poison types and so few others is prevalent doesn't mean that the game suffers because of it.Admittably, it gives you fewer options to pick your favorite types, but they are still available.

Also, the reason why they made the Dragon type so hard to get is because they could bulldoze through anything that wasn't Dragon. Which didn't come along much, either.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on July 22, 2012, 06:02:57 PM
You are blind if you think tiers and crap didn't exist before. They have always existed. Just look, you will quickly find that people were competitive even with Gen1. Slashing Persians, Mewtwos that have to be countered with other Mewtwos due to being too overpowered. This isn't anything new, the only thing that changed was the internet made it more obvious that people played this way.

Pokemon really hasn't changed that much in terms of the way people competitively play it, I can tell you that straight up.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on July 22, 2012, 06:14:15 PM
Yes, but was competitive Pokemon big during Red & Blue? From what I can tell, probably not. Besides, those were a few people, not the entire fanbase. Now, with all of the new tournament regulations, everybody follows them.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on July 22, 2012, 06:22:50 PM
Yes, not as big, but still sizeable. You just didn't hear about it nearly as much because the internet wasn't the juggernaut we knew it today.

Ultimately you should be using the pokemon you like and not giving a damn what anyone else says. If you like Starmie, use it.

Despite everything I said, I'm one of the more anti-competitive pokemon players around. I don't let myself be a slave to the game mechanics and ideology that you have to have the best for that pokemon to be viable. Heck my HG re-run I'm using Skiploom. SKIPLOOM. Jumpluff is better than Skiploom, but I like Skiploom's design more. There are way better grass types than Hoppips line, but I use it anyways because I like them. Do they have 31's in all IV's? No. Are they competitive viable pokemon? Not really. Am I happy playing the game with my Skiploom? You betcha.

The people who have played pokemon hasn't changed. You still have the casual players who just want to enjoy the game, and the competitive players who want to be the best of the best. It's been consistent in every generation. That's what I'm getting at. I'm only arguing this because you are blind to the fact you can still enjoy the games without being induced in the mechanics.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on July 22, 2012, 06:25:38 PM
Hey Star Dood, if natures and stuff is too advanced here's a tip.

Play the game normally and not competitively.

Done
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on July 22, 2012, 06:38:35 PM
It never seems like it because people keep yelling at me that those Pokemon are bad and I should feel bad.

I know of the tier lists for Red/Blue, Gold/Silver, and Ruby/Sapphire- but they're never as complex as 4's or 5's. They only whine about what Pokemon stink and praise a select few to the heavens. With so many getting into the whole competitive battle jargon and telling you you're outdated and stupid, it gets rather frustrating. No one here has done it [size=]yet[/size], but it's happened before. I assumed a rather large majority is like this. Sorry for being cynical- it's a rather acute thing of mine.

Thanks for the advice, too, EK.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Orange juice :l on July 22, 2012, 06:43:29 PM
How are you going to make a "simple" tier list for five hundred pokemon and however many moves/abilities there are now? There are two ways to enjoy each and every game- the "casual" route (playing the story at your own pace) and the "hardcore" route (self-imposed challenges, hardest mode, competitive gaming). Pokemon is no different, and some facets of the game cater to one side or the other. You can't please all the fans.


That, and pokemon designs are matters of personal opinion.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on July 22, 2012, 07:04:02 PM
Woah I caused a semi-flame war here didn't I?
Oh yeah by the way, not sure if you even noticed Star Dood, but natures and abilities WERE in Gen 3. I never actually care about what natures used for team or abilities; I just play it for the hell of it. And you don't actually have to care about that shit when playing against other players.

About that unfun thing with Gen 4 and 5, it may just be the fact you just dislike the Pokemon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on July 22, 2012, 07:42:04 PM
The reason I adore nuzlocke challenges so much is because they slam down all the standards of competitive battles and force you to deal with what you're given. You're supposed to bond with the Pokemon you spend time with, as they could just flat out die any moment. It's like having new best friends in a retirement home.

When I'm playing a video game, I want to have fun when playing through the first time, then try to beat it better? the second time. With Pokemon, I always bring along the ones I enjoy through to the end of the game's scripted storyline, and then learn what other Pokemon I didn't try that everyone else seems to enjoy. I tried out Leavanny and Chandelure because a lot of people had fun using them, and frankly, so did I! They're not top tier, (both of them are UU or below IIRC) but I still enjoyed knocking down rival casual teams with them. I also grew to enjoy all of the Gen V Pokemon both designwise and structurewise because I just overall found a majority of them well constructed. I'm also a competitive battler, but I still enjoy the times when I get to create bonds with my newfound Pokemon teammates. That's what the main game is about.

There are a lot of other cool stuff that competitive players get to mess with as well, such as Life Orb, Choice Specs, ChestoRest, Eviolite, Walling with Togetics, and etc. etc. A lot of this stuff would be a pain to use normally on a casual team, so they don't force you to use it. It's just if you want to take that extra step, you can.

I like a lot of the designs in Gen IV and V, I just feel IV's maingame wasn't put together very well. Every game in Gen IV forces tutorials and overtalkative heroines to snap you back into the thought that you're just playing, well, Gen IV. Let's look at Lyra for example. Heart Gold and Soul Silver force her into the storyline when she wasn't ever there in the first place, and she say's the most 2d things I've ever heard a video game character say. When you return to Elm's lab, the Police accuses you of stealing the Totodile when it was, in fact, ???. I actually found this rather interesting at first, but realized that Elm would simply back me up.

LYRA CHARGES INSIDE THE DAMN HOUSE
AND SCREAMS AT THE POLICE THAT OH HEY IT'S NOT MY FAULT I DIDN'T EVEN HEAR ANY OF THIS BUT I HAVE TO BE IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT'S GEN IV CAPS LOCK

Gen V had Cheren and Bianca, and they weren't brilliant, but they were still passable characters in comparison to that mess!  They were forced as well, sure, but they were rivals. They'd be stupid not to be. Hilda's nowhere to be seen because they take her place in a more interesting matter. Gen V didn't need a heroine to give the plot more depth. The plot was already better by default. For the first time since Gen I, you had actual rivalry for the spot of Champion. ??? simply wanted to beat you, and Barry was indecisive the entire game.

Gen 3 onwards have my favorite designs Pokemon designs though, with Pokemon fitting all departments they should. Cool, Cute, Silly, Scary, and Weird. I have a lot of favorites including Sceptile, Blaziken, Swampert, Aggron, Ludicolo, Gardevoir, Torterra, Infernape, Gastrodon, Roserade, Luxray, Serperior, Galvantula, Chandelure, Volcarona, Leavanny, Scolipede, etc etc etc
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on July 22, 2012, 09:02:41 PM
Gen III seemed like a chore to play through, for some reason. Ironically, it was my favorite of the whole series. RSE introduced abilities, individual Pokemon icons with the GBA's memory and graphical capabilities, Pokemon Contests outside of Gym Battles, the Battle Frontier, and two criminal teams. Personally, I find Team Magma and Team Aqua out-shined Team Rocket simply due to the fact that they had goals that affected most everyone. Team Rocket was just a bunch of criminals that made things more interesting. But Gen III was different. They threw in two rival teams, and it instantly held my attention (of course, this also led to the wannabes of Team Galactic).

I personally like Pokemon that have some sort of affiliation with another. Gen III brought in Plusle and Minun, Zangoose and Seviper, and Solrock and Luantone. Also the legendary Golems are some of my favorite legendaries of all time.

Also what Llama was saying about Nuzlockes makes it sound like it's right up my alley. I'll have to find a game I can do it with (probably Pearl, since easy and empty file).
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on July 23, 2012, 05:17:54 AM
Quote from: "Ivory"
Heck my HG re-run I'm using Skiploom. SKIPLOOM. Jumpluff is better than Skiploom, but I like Skiploom's design more. There are way better grass types than Hoppips line, but I use it anyways because I like them. Do they have 31's in all IV's? No. Are they competitive viable pokemon? Not really. Am I happy playing the game with my Skiploom? You betcha.
Ivory you are my hero.

in my Heart Gold run I played with some of the worst in Johto

Kira the Flaafy
Momo the Furret
Basil the Skiploom
Froid the Wooper
Quilava was okay, she was named Light

and they were all TOTAL BOSSES

I beat Lance with Froid's Ice Punch
AND HE DOESN'T HAVE ANY ARMS

BEST ENDING EVER


oh yeah
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
ChestoRest
I couldn't help but chuckle at that.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on July 23, 2012, 05:41:01 AM
Well, I wasn't really playing underdogs, more just a selection of pokemon I liked that were available in Heart Gold. The only exception was Mantine which I traded in as a Mantyke egg and an aromatherapy Hoppip egg. Both were more or less my "starters". Everything else was either via pokewalker or catching.

(Flagship pokemon of my party*)
Moofmoof the Skiploom?
Sol Stream the Rapidash?
Girafador the Girafarig?
Charge Ram the Heracross?
Matriphan the Donphan?[/list]

Also, Furret is absolutely my favorite normal rodent. Also has an amazing movepool for being a common rodent mon.

*In case you have no idea what I mean by flagship, it's essentially like Ash and his Pikachu. Mantine is the poster pokemon of my party.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on July 23, 2012, 06:49:39 AM
I dug up my old copy of Pokemon XD earlier and started playing again, and I just want to point out one little bit of the game.

After you do the simulation thingy and Cipher naps Professor Whatshisname from his Lab of Magical Wonders, and you defeat the Cipher Peon of Death and capture his terrifying Teddiursa, you eventually find some Cipher lab in the desert. Outside are six multicolored Cipher Peons, aptly dubbed "Hexagon Brothers," including Resix, Blusix, Browsix, Yellosix, Greesix, and Purpsix. Each of these Peons has a Basic-evolution Shadow Pokemon, consisting of Houndour, Spheal, Baltoy, Mareep, Seedot, and Gulpin. What I did this time around, rather than continuing the game with Eevee and Teddiursa heading the party, was catch them, purify them, and continue the game with that party (Donutyoshi please don't kill me for abandoning Eevee). I have to say it works surprisingly well. I almost always had a type advantage. When they had all reached their final stage of evolution, I had Grass, Fire, Dark, Water, Ice, Poison, Electric, Ground and Psychic-type Pokemon and moves. I also recommend teaching Brick Break to Ampharos via TM. It helped more times than I care to try to remember. It was probably the most satisfying party I've had. The only downside was that it was very difficult to counter the Ludicolo army of Mirror B. If anyone has a copy of XD they haven't played in a while, I suggest trying it.

EDIT: It was Gulpin, not Grimer; my bad
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on July 23, 2012, 12:53:02 PM
BUT GULPIN IS AN UGLY POKEMON WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS AAAAAAAAA

*cough*

first of all, the Hexagon Bros. are the best characters ever
when they reappeared in Phenac City I nearly bust a gut

FOR THE LONGEST TIME my party was mostly early-game

Cid the Eevee (Evolutions, you say? PREPOSTEROUS!)
Amber the Teddiursa (she is a badass with Return)
9-Volt the Ampharos (ThunderPunch + Heal Bell = BEST)
Edge the Houndoom (Insane Sp. Atk? Faint Attack never missing? You better believe it son.)
Sasha the Spheal (I know Walrein is amazing but I don't want my little girl getting a mustache)
Patchy the Shroomish (MUST. KEEP. A SHROOMISH. I need to get Spore because it's OP)

... Okay I lied. I didn't really care for the rest of the selection. Baltoy is sort of -meh- until you get him to Claydol, and with Sasha I felt like I already had a tanker on the team. Plus, Sasha was much more offensive. As for Nuzleaf, I kept her around simply for being a Grass-type, but when I saw Shroomish available I remembered how ridiculous it was from my Emerald challenge run. Oh, and Gulpin is a face.

THEN POKE SPOTS HAPPENED

HEY PATCHY
LOOK GIRL
I KNOW YOU'RE FUN AND ALL BUT
YEAH GET OUT

Malouette the Zubat was a thing for the LONGEST time

Let me just tell you, Calling is OP. In XD, the amazing devs decided to buff Calling so that, if used on a non-Shadow non-sleeping Pokemon, it raises their accuracy... and WHOO BOY. That is amazingly useful.

> Call Malouette
> use Supersonic with the hefty accuracy boost
> HITS EVERY TIME

Unfortunately, my party had the best weakness to Fighting ever. Two Normal types, a Fire/Dark, and an Ice seal who won't get a mustache means anything with even Karate Chop puts me on edge. Malouette's Attack is absolutely AMAZING (even more so since she evolved into Crobat... oh god the Speed on that thing) but she can't reliably counter Fighting types all the time. So, I had no choice but to... -gasp- ... box Cid.

BYE CID
HAVE FUN WITH PROFESSOR KRANE
I'LL SEE YOU AFTER I BEAT THE GAME OKAY

OH YEAH HERE'S MY PARTY NOW

Luna the Gardevoir (if she was a man she would be named Bridget so fast it's not funny)
Bartz the Dewgong (Surf + Mystic Water + not hitting your ally because Gen 3 = HAMAZING)
Zook the Zangoose (his Shadow version nearly kicked my ass... man you were a PAIN to get)
Malouette the Crobat (DEADLY WING ATTACKS AT THE SPEED OF LIGHT)
9-Volt the Ampharos (I have a weakness for Ampharos... but he's sort of derpy, may replace)
Edge the Houndoom (I know he dies in two seconds but I can't get rid of Edge, he's too sexy)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on July 23, 2012, 01:34:54 PM
Still playing PMD Explorars of Sky.
Im a Riolu, My partner is a Chikorita, and I also have a Girl Nidoran... She said she would go anywhere with me... kinda weird.
Theres alot of hidden stuff in this game and I plan on finding all of it.

Secret stuff in the spoiler below
(click to show/hide)
Title: I am hogging this thread now
Post by: Hallan Parva on July 23, 2012, 02:25:15 PM
Quote from: "Duora Super Gyro"
I also have a Girl Nidoran... She said she would go anywhere with me... kinda weird.
ooh baby ;)

when Mystery Dungeon was popular
OHHHHHH MAN let me tell you
I was a MEGA NERD about that game

I grabbed Blue Rescue Team about a week or two after release
BLUE THE TORCHIC, AAAAAWWWWWWWW YEAH
WITH FROST THE MUDKIP PLAYING THE ROLE OF SHORT ROUND

I played the game almost as if it was canon. Almost as if Team Starstorm was a thing.
Blue was a total baus, and after you clear the main story to unlock evolving...
Let me tell you something. Blaze Kick is the only move you will ever need. Ever.
Frost, she was so cute, I couldn't make her evolve and lose her cuteness :I

hey you know how Mystery Dungeon has that whole "GOTTA CATCH 'EM ALL" part
well yes, I'm guilty, I tried to collect all the pogeymans and stuff the Friend Zones to full
but I only considered a select few to be TRULY a part of Team Starstorm

Blue, the bold Blaziken who takes charge and leads the team to victory
Frost, a Mudkip that believed in Blue when no one else would
Kyle, the Elekid with an attitude who turned into big bad Electabuzz
Momo, a Furret with great medical skills that end up saving the team
Sellan, the Swellow scout that can fearlessly traverse any terrain
Doomer, a Duskull who is the best Monster House sweeper you will ever see
and Pearl, the Espeon who tries to keep her sanity with these idiots

I played the sea-quel Explorers of Darkness and honestly I liked the first series better
I don't know, it just felt like the first game was more of an ADVENTURE with suspense and what-not
and the second game was more like "JOIN THE GUILD! IT'S SO FUN!" in my opinion
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on July 23, 2012, 04:13:29 PM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
Doomer, a Duskull who is the best Monster House sweeper you will ever see

Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
Duskull

All you need is love this!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on July 23, 2012, 04:36:49 PM
I haven't been playing Explorers of Sky lately, I've been really lazy...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Mr. X on July 23, 2012, 05:44:10 PM
So am I the only one NOT to give nicknames to my Pokemon?  I don't know why, but I can't stand seeing Pokemon with nicknames.  Like, if I'm traded one with a nickname, I put it in a box and never take it out because I can't stand it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on July 23, 2012, 05:48:51 PM
Quote from: "Gumballtoid"
I dug up my old copy of Pokemon XD earlier and started playing again, and I just want to point out one little bit of the game.

After you do the simulation thingy and Cipher naps Professor Whatshisname from his Lab of Magical Wonders, and you defeat the Cipher Peon of Death and capture his terrifying Teddiursa, you eventually find some Cipher lab in the desert. Outside are six multicolored Cipher Peons, aptly dubbed "Hexagon Brothers," including Resix, Blusix, Browsix, Yellosix, Greesix, and Purpsix. Each of these Peons has a Basic-evolution Shadow Pokemon, consisting of Houndour, Spheal, Baltoy, Mareep, Seedot, and Gulpin. What I did this time around, rather than continuing the game with Eevee and Teddiursa heading the party, was catch them, purify them, and continue the game with that party (Donutyoshi please don't kill me for abandoning Eevee). I have to say it works surprisingly well. I almost always had a type advantage. When they had all reached their final stage of evolution, I had Grass, Fire, Dark, Water, Ice, Poison, Electric, Ground and Psychic-type Pokemon and moves. I also recommend teaching Brick Break to Ampharos via TM. It helped more times than I care to try to remember. It was probably the most satisfying party I've had. The only downside was that it was very difficult to counter the Ludicolo army of Mirror B. If anyone has a copy of XD they haven't played in a while, I suggest trying it.

EDIT: It was Gulpin, not Grimer; my bad

Peh, I captured them all the time whenever I played that game.

Though I never used all of them at the same time- I usually had one of the first three Eeveelutions and then a few of them. And Smash shush Gulpin is awesome

Also, yeah, I never nickname my Pokemon (except during nuzelockes- speaking of which I have to start my Pokemon Blue one again)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on July 23, 2012, 05:49:11 PM
@Mr. X: Same with me. I really only like seeing the Pokemon's actual species name. The nicknames kinda ruin the experience for me, I dunno why. I sometimes will name them if it's a nuzlocke run, but that's about it.

I mean seriously, someone traded me a Carracosta once via GTS and it's name was Felicia <_<
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on July 23, 2012, 06:10:54 PM
I actually don't name my starters, Eevee evolutions, and legendaries. Just end up naming most of the general wild Pokemon I catch for no particular reason and don't actually use.

I don't mind it really, let me get the names of these nicknames when I'm done with my so Black nuzlocke.

Yeah I pretty much did a no-save run with Snivy, and it somehow turned into a nuzlocke which is failing really badly.

Edit: And now I just got a blackout. Time to show these names I got. Note this is my nickname list in Black. I actually got more of these in other games.
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on July 27, 2012, 11:20:01 PM
So there was this Dood who came and bumped this thing.

I've been playing Pokemon Blue on my Gameboy Color I got a month ago, and I'll be honest- I exploited the hell out of the Mew glitch. Two of my Pokemon in my team are from the glitch and they are both rather helpful, whereas I caught like 5 that are in my box. I'm currently in Lavender right now.

Current Team, in order of possesion:
Ivysaur, Lvl. 25 (I basically kill everything with Vine Whip and Leech Seed)
Butterfree, Lvl. 25 (Confusion and Sleep Powder. My brother keeps telling me to get rid of it though)
Geodude, Lvl. 24 (WHY DOES ROCK THROW NEVER HIT ANYTHING)
Staryu, Lvl. 24 (Obtained through the glitch. But Bubblebeam is nice so)
Gengar, Lvl. 24 (Glitch, yo~ it knew Night Shade, Lick and Confuse Ray, so that was cool, but it was really hard to catch with a Poke Ball)
Voltorb, Lvl. 19 (Thunderbolt looks so freaking cool in Blue)

Boxes:
Onix, Lvl. 17 (Don't use but it's OK)
Zubat, Lvl. 16 (I mean... It knows Gust, I think...)
Machop, Lvl. 15 (Why the hell does Karate Chop always get a Critical hit on me)
Rattata, Lvl. 16 (Considered using, but was like, nah)
Pidgey, Lvl. 15 (Pokedex reasons)
Pikachu, Lvl. 3 (I popped into Viridian Forest, caught it, and stuffed it in a box. FOR THE GLORY OF THE POKEDEX)
Paras, Lvl. 8 (Caught because Paras looks cool in Blue)
Mew, Lvl. 7 (Jesus that thing was hard to catch. Glitch of course.)
Nidoqueen, Lvl. 7 (I caught this legit mang. Nah, glitch)
Lapras, Lvl. 7 (Glitch. Didn't necessarily want it, but my brother was all like DUDE CATCH THE DAMN THING)
Scyther, Lvl. 7 (Totally not the glitch [spoilers, it is])
Beedrill, Lvl. 10 (Trained from a Weedle. Because Kakuna training sucks.)
Kadabra, Lvl. 16 (The Abra I did the glitch with is all growed up... *tear*)
Magikarp, Lvl. 5 (Pokedex, shush)
DUX (Farfetch'd), Lvl. 13 (The coolest name in exsistence)
Bellsprout, Lvl. 15 (Basically what I use for Cut)

I'm going to complete the Pokedex if it kills me.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on July 27, 2012, 11:57:10 PM
Bro. Stop using glitches, and actually get them yourself LIKE A REAL MAN.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on July 28, 2012, 12:37:19 AM
>Legit way of getting mew other than nugget bridge and lavender town tricks



wat.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on July 28, 2012, 01:27:56 AM
... Dude, what. I said "Glitch, of course" after stating Mew.

:I

And there were legit ways! Like getting it from an event or getting it from a trade and shtuff.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on July 28, 2012, 01:30:11 AM
Quote from: "Star Dood"
were


Well see, not anymore. <_<
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Davregis on July 28, 2012, 08:13:13 PM
I'm in a tourney right now. Wish me luck.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/2000449- ... 289?page=9 (http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/2000449-pokemon-black-white-battling/63542289?page=9)
Title: And people will complain which Gen is best to the end of tim
Post by: Sora on July 28, 2012, 08:44:12 PM
I've missed so many arguments

I honestly love nicknaming my Pokemon, it makes them stand out from all the others~

One thing I used to do when I was waaaaaaaaaaaay younger and playing Red for the first couple of times was take the Pokemon's prefix and tack "friend" on the end. (Pikafriend, Charfriend, Pidgfriend, etc.)  I should seriously start doing that again~
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Davregis on July 28, 2012, 09:04:22 PM
Quote from: "Daveris"
I'm in a tourney right now. Wish me luck.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/2000449- ... 289?page=9 (http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/2000449-pokemon-black-white-battling/63542289?page=9)

Lost due to a misclick. EQ'd his Latias when I had Ice Punch.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on July 28, 2012, 09:48:49 PM
I'm open to battles and trading on B/W Anytime.


I'm thinking of starting a trading post on CS because I have like... 13 boxes of pokemon that I barely use @_@
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on July 29, 2012, 02:43:35 AM
and i have a few inbred pokemon from failed breeding that i dont use, and would like to trade if people like eevee's/pawniards/arons.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on July 29, 2012, 06:11:59 AM
I actually wouldn't mind trading with all you. I actually don't got that many Eevees as I used to have. Half of them are traded away I think or had evolved.

I'd trade for either useful pokemon or to complete teh pokedex!
Title: Re: And people will complain which Gen is best to the end of
Post by: Hallan Parva on July 29, 2012, 07:18:37 PM
Quote from: "Sora"
One thing I used to do when I was waaaaaaaaaaaay younger and playing Red for the first couple of times was take the Pokemon's prefix and tack "friend" on the end. (Pikafriend, Charfriend, Pidgfriend, etc.)  I should seriously start doing that again~
You sound like Pokemon Stadium!

PIDGEPIDGE, STARSTAR, SQUIRSQUIR, and so on

my favorite Trainer was the one in the Petite Cup who called his team "little"

LITTLEQUIL and LITTLECHOP forever!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on July 29, 2012, 07:50:30 PM
Holy shit Pokemon Stadium

Give me a sec here

I think it's safe to say the Pokemon Stadium is one of the best home console Pokemon games ever. That game, along with Mario Parties 2/3, Star Fox 64, and Mario Kart 64, had some of the best earliest moments for me for video games. Everything about it was just so enjoyable and it had something for everyone- Free Battle for competition with friends, Poke Cups for a chance to polish your skills, Gym Leader Mountain to become the very best, Kids Club to unwind and have fun, aaaaaaaah

Not to mention they did a great job remixing Red & Blue's soundtrack- some of it is more memorable to me than the originals. Free Battle's menu's Route 11 remix is one of my favorite N64 tracks. It's just an incredible game. Thank God I still have it- sometimes I'll pop it in for the hell of it and challenge my brothers and sister to a battle or a Kid's Club tournament.

I never did play the 2nd, but I'm sure it's just as fun.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on July 29, 2012, 08:04:22 PM
I can personally say that Pokemon Stadium 2 is currently better than every other Pokemon console game currently in existence.

Alright, so Pokemon Battle Revolution sped things up with the animations so battles didn't take half an hour. Okay, so maybe the story modes of Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness were the sexiest ever. Are they the best though? NOT A CHANCE

In order to start having fun with any of those games, it's required to put in the time and effort of training a team in a portable game (or make the story mode Pokemon suck less), and even then there's usually only two or three game modes or battle styles you can REALLY enjoy. Plus, the GameCube games had the added bonus of being the biggest pain in the ass ever when it came to PvP. I mean, unless you had $30 to drop / were a cool kid and bought Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, the multiplayer was simply nonexistent in Colosseum and rather boring in XD: Gale of Darkness.

With Stadium and Stadium 2, the folks over at Game Freak had the brains to put in a Rental system, and by the gods, was it a good idea. Nearly every Pokemon in the then-current Pokedex (heck, you could even unlock Mew!) could be drafted to your team, and all of the selections were balanced; sometimes it was worth picking an un-evolved Pokemon simply because they had a slightly better moveset than their evolved form. The battle modes offered some interesting gimmicks like using only Lv 5 Pokemon in the Baby Cup, using small-sized Lv 30 Pokemon in the Petit Cup, or going full aggro with Lv 100s in the TOTALLY EXTREME Prime Cup. Of course, Gym Leader Tower was an absolute blast, even with the provided Rentals, and the Kids Club (as mentioned by Star Dood) was a great way to end it all, goofing off with the silly and adorable mini-games.

My favorite mini-game has to be HARDEN! from Stadium 1. The move Harden's gotten a lot of flak as far as gameplay is concerned (heck, most players will REFUSE to catch a cocoon Pokemon simply due to its lack of offensive moves), but you have to admit, nothing's more badass than literally watching a tiny insect pupa break apart a giant boulder using only its face WHILE TURNING GOLD.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hilman170499 on July 30, 2012, 02:11:27 PM
Anyone knows of any other abilities with negative side effects on the Pokemon that have the ability?
For example:

Dry Skin
Although Water attacks and Rain heals the Pokemon with the ability, it also makes the Pokemon vulnerable to fire and takes damage during a Sunny weather.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on July 30, 2012, 02:50:11 PM
Have to agree with most of the points said by Smash, except for the favorite minigame. As awesome as Harden! is, I have a three way tie between Sushi Go Round, Dig! Dig! Dig!, and Snore Wars. Sushi Go Round is just hilarious because of the crazy Japanese guy in the background (WHO LIKES CHAW?!? HIENASA!), the fast pace of four Lickitungs eating everything, and whenever you eat the Coffee or spoiled food, the reaction of the Lickitung is absolutely priceless (*lick* OOOOOOOOOH!) Dig! Dig! Dig! is fun because of the end- frankly I find nothing cuter than a Sandshrew playing around in a giant gush of water. Even though technically it would kill him.

Snore Wars, though... I love it simply because I almost never win. Don't tell me I 'm not the only one who simply mashed the A button when it got extremely fast. XD
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Stardroid Venus on July 30, 2012, 03:31:05 PM
Pokemon Stadium is a good game but its unbelievably CHEAP. Poke cup on Ultra and Master ball rank were tough (because I was using rentals) Prime Cup on Ultra and Master Ball rank just killed me. But it was worth it because of the dodrio gameboy tower.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ice on August 06, 2012, 02:54:24 AM
you know what's fun? the bug catcher challange, you can only catch and use bug pokemon (you can only catch other pokemon for HM's but you cannot use them in battle, as for you starter, you can only use it up to your 1st bug encounter, at that point you have to catch the bug and put your starter in the PC)

Doing it in sapphire, the 2nd route's wild pokemon are kicking my ass
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on August 06, 2012, 09:00:07 AM
Just wait until you get to the fire and flying gym. Oh yeah, Glacia should be feared too. As my Emerald team fears her, because I was using 2 flying (Swellow and Skarmory), 1 dragon (Flygon), 1 grass (Sceptile), 1 dark (Absol), and 1 water/ground (Marshtomp).
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on August 06, 2012, 04:12:26 PM
Real men use Blaziken!

Sky Uppercut Shoryuken, hell yeah! :cool:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ice on August 06, 2012, 04:27:19 PM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
Real men use Magikarp!
Fixed that for ya
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on August 06, 2012, 04:46:00 PM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
Real men use Blaziken!

Sky Uppercut Shoryuken, hell yeah! :cool:
Blaziken is for children who don't know how to play a Pokemon game like a pro. No seriously, I believe they're OP.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on August 06, 2012, 05:01:50 PM
Yeah, you can easily breeze through the whole game with nothing but Blaze Kick
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ice on August 13, 2012, 03:05:45 PM
one thing I've learned today
If you're going to challange the mauville gym, and you didnt chose torchic or have any fighting type pokemon, you're going to have a bad time

Finnaly beat that gym by luck in my bug challange after the 8th try@_@
Spammed sand attack with nincada until magnemites accuracy bottomed out, switched to ninjask, spammed double team until his evasiveness maxed out, used the X battle items out of desperation (literaly my 1st time ever using them in a battle), then spammed fury cutter until the attack became strong enough to 1 shot magneton

@_@ atleast norman and his overpowered low level slaking will be easier this time around with dustox's protect
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on August 13, 2012, 04:06:12 PM
I definitively learnt that. I felt somewhat embarrassed to actually record me going through that gym.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on August 13, 2012, 04:09:32 PM
Quote from: "ice"
one thing I've learned today
If you're going to challange the mauville gym, and you didnt chose torchic or have any fighting type pokemon, you're going to have a bad time

You can just just have a Marshstomp and sweep the whole gym...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on August 13, 2012, 04:13:16 PM
Even if some battles give me a bad time, I feel proud in choosing Treecko though. In fact my whole Emerald team I'm proud of.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LifeCraft J on August 17, 2012, 12:36:35 AM
Does anyone actually keep their starter as part of their team?

I sure do like my Serperior.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on August 17, 2012, 01:39:16 AM
I actually do that to all my starters, except for Pikachu.

Black/White 2 though, I DO plan to not use the starter for team (Eevee Evolutions glory).
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on August 17, 2012, 02:53:20 AM
On black/white 2 theres some decent Pokes you can get right away, actually.



>>beat it already<<


>>No life<<
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on August 25, 2012, 01:17:11 PM
Quote
[8:48:38 AM] Donutyoshi: http://ruinedchildhood.com/post/23830082181 (http://ruinedchildhood.com/post/23830082181)
[9:04:22 AM] Yellow Devil: ruined?? more like IMPROVED
[9:06:40 AM] Donutyoshi: pokeman
[9:06:47 AM] Donutyoshi: legit hack
[9:07:21 AM] Yellow Devil: wurmple sent out BUG CATCHER RICK
[9:08:13 AM] Donutyoshi: magikarp sent out FISHER whoever
[9:08:39 AM] Donutyoshi: dragonite sent out CHAMPION LANCE
[9:09:14 AM] Donutyoshi: yes dragonite
[9:09:17 AM] Donutyoshi: and lance
[9:09:42 AM] Yellow Devil: rattata sent out YOUNGSTER JOEY
YOUNGSTER JOEY used PROMOTE SHORTS
[9:10:19 AM] Donutyoshi: GARY OAK used PESTER
[9:13:23 AM] Donutyoshi: Charmander used Pokeball
[9:13:37 AM] Yellow Devil: you mean
[9:13:40 AM] Yellow Devil: humaball
[9:13:44 AM] Donutyoshi: yes humaball
[9:14:03 AM] Yellow Devil: this conversation needs to go in the pokemon thread
Somebody make this an actual rom hack.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hilman170499 on August 25, 2012, 05:37:10 PM
What's the thing about Joey and Ratata?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on August 25, 2012, 09:51:19 PM
I've considered doing a rom hack like that. I'm currently working on a Rom hack actually. Some of the scripts and texture replacements for things like that would be rather tedious though.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on August 28, 2012, 09:49:32 PM
I just learnt recently Keldeo is just released.

Quote from: "Serebii"
Pokémon Black & White - Keldeo Event

For those of you in America,the Keldeo event is now running in Gamestop stores across the country, or EB Games if you're in Canada. This event gives a Level 15 Keldeo with a PP Max to Pokémon Black & White games. In Black & White, you can teach it Secret Sword if you take Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion with it to the Moors of Icirrus, but if you wait until Black 2 & White 2 are out and trade it over, you can activate its Resolute Form by teaching this move. The event lasts until October 6th so be sure to get it while you can
As a reminder, this event runs in Europe from September 1st to October 11th, in various stores such as GAME in the UK and various other stores depending on the country. Be sure to check your local store to see if they're participating. In Australia, it runs from September 15th to October 10th in EBGames stores.


Pokémon Black & White - Keldeo Event

For those of you in the UK, the stores GAME & Gamestation have announced all the stores in the country will be participating, not select ones as per previous events. These stores will all be giving away Keldeo for Black & White players from this Saturday, September 1st, until October 11th...the day before Pokémon Black 2 & White 2's release. All you need to do is take your DS and game there, and access it via Mystery Gift. Further European details are still unclear
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on August 28, 2012, 11:20:50 PM
Looks like imma be getting myself a Keldeo :D
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on August 28, 2012, 11:30:46 PM
I'll be hoarding them so tell me if any of you don't manage to receive one in time.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on August 29, 2012, 01:24:00 AM
Much appreciated, now all we need is that Melody pokemon and Genesect, and the pokedex becomes worry free. (outside of Japan)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on August 29, 2012, 10:41:43 AM
I prefer the Mystery Dungeon games over the original. I play both though its been some time since I've played the original. Im a pokemon fan. I just wish I near other people who liked the games. Or had better internet.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on September 06, 2012, 05:36:23 AM
I've been wanting to test this out since I'm currently breeding a new team to use, but I really don't wanna waste the time for it. Hopefully somone here has done something like it before

Say you have two Level 50 Pokémon that are exactly the same and their Values maxed out, but you level one of them up to 100. Then you take the Level 100 Pokémon into the Subway where it gets scaled down to Level 50. Now, what I need to know is: will there be any difference in stats between the two Pokémon?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on September 06, 2012, 02:43:14 PM
Absolutely not. :ugeek:

The game literally just reduces the member in question to Lv50 and leaves everything else alone.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on September 06, 2012, 07:32:35 PM
I sense something..

But I believe they halve the stats if 100, making them as if they were level 50.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on September 08, 2012, 09:30:15 PM
And now Genesect is in the verge of being released, but for Black/White 2.

Quote from: "Serebii"
Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 - US Genesect Event

Following on from our reveal of it last week in the UK, the US has also just announced the Genesect event for Pokémon Black 2 & White 2. This event will download Genesect to your Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 games and will run from launch on October 7th to November 12th 2012 giving a month to receive it. It is likely to run at the same time across all English language games

Now we need to wait until they announced when that bitch Meloetta is released.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on September 18, 2012, 01:42:20 AM
A new Mystery Dungeon game announced for the 3DS

Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on September 18, 2012, 01:46:58 AM
+Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Sequel
+Fully 3D
+Generation 5 Pokemon
+For 3DS

GAMEFREAK HAVE MY MONEY NOW. If it's not Japan only.


Well it's not long until B/W 2 comes out atleast.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on September 18, 2012, 04:30:38 AM
Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
And now Genesect is in the verge of being released, but for Black/White 2.

Quote from: "Serebii"
Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 - US Genesect Event

Following on from our reveal of it last week in the UK, the US has also just announced the Genesect event for Pokémon Black 2 & White 2. This event will download Genesect to your Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 games and will run from launch on October 7th to November 12th 2012 giving a month to receive it. It is likely to run at the same time across all English language games

Now we need to wait until they announced when that bitch Meloetta is released.

And I hope some people get extras.. because I probably won't make it in time for that event :/
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on September 18, 2012, 05:48:26 AM
I found it a bit humorous how the updated full-3D game uses the same sounds as the Mystery Dungeon on the GBA. That was a nice touch, and I couldn't help but chuckle a little at that.

Nonetheless, I'll be sure to punch my local GameStop clerk with a fist full of cash when it comes out.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on September 18, 2012, 11:40:38 PM
I was kinda skeptical about 3D models instead of the awesome sprites from the earlier games, but I love how they look in the trailer.  Definitely want~

MUST.....SAVE........MUNNY.......
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on September 18, 2012, 11:47:35 PM
Quote from: "DarkAura"
A new Mystery Dungeon game announced for the 3DS


IM GETTING THIS!!!!!
/me pulls up 20 different tabs to look up information on the game
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on September 19, 2012, 07:11:50 AM
I was incredibly worried that they'd be using the same... WEIRD style from the Wiiware games for their 3D. I was pleased to see otherwise.

Also I saw a locked door in that trailer (1:25). It was completely minor but I ALREADY KNOW THEY'RE GOING TO MAKE ME RAGE
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 07, 2012, 03:02:51 PM
Just got Pokčmon Black 2.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 07, 2012, 04:13:50 PM
I'm gonna be getting that later today.

It's looks like they went all-out this time. I'm very eager, to say the least.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 07, 2012, 07:10:16 PM
I'm getting it on Thursday.
Though I already spoiled everything for myself.

On the Mystery Dungeon side of things, I keep this thing where I remain spoiler free, and since I've read that the story is supposed to be even more insane than the Time/Darkness...I think I'll stick to that.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 07, 2012, 07:21:28 PM
I now have White 2.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on October 07, 2012, 08:15:00 PM
I have Black 2 and ready to seclude myself until finishing the plot
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on October 07, 2012, 08:48:50 PM
Hnnnnnnng, so jelly

I am so psyched for getting this it's not funny.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 07, 2012, 10:37:32 PM
I've got Black 2. Man, so many things have been improved upon since it's predecessor.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on October 07, 2012, 10:44:20 PM
I do concur.

Current Team as of Flocessy Ranch:

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Having a blast, and I'm going to go link this thing to my Black 1 immediately.
Title: forever alone
Post by: Sora on October 07, 2012, 10:46:15 PM
Hnnnng.

Hnnnnnnnnng.

Hnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng.


Yeah, I think I'll stay out of this topic for now
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 07, 2012, 10:55:38 PM
Teams, eh? I'll bite.

As of Virbank City, before the Gym Battle:
-Oshawott: Level 14
-Mareep: Level 13
-Audino: Level 12
(http://pldh.net/media/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/501.gif) (http://pldh.net/media/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/179.gif) (http://pldh.net/media/pokemon/gen5/blackwhite_animated_front/531.gif)
Animated gifs are pro.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on October 07, 2012, 10:57:08 PM
Current Team as of
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Dewott: Level 21

Flaafy: Level 21

Grimer: Level 19
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 07, 2012, 11:11:35 PM
God fffffff, even reading the names of places is a spoiler.

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fuck I'm outta here, sorry guys :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on October 07, 2012, 11:14:23 PM
I agree

From here on I decree all posts of B2W2 be placed in spoiler tags until whenever people have had more than a week to get the game.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 08, 2012, 12:23:36 AM
Current Status:
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on October 08, 2012, 12:30:55 AM
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 08, 2012, 12:34:18 AM
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 08, 2012, 02:18:01 AM
...Thursday needs to happen faster.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on October 08, 2012, 02:27:51 AM
Speaking of which, I have no funding for White 2 currently, and with that Genesect event coming out..

Could uh.. someone somehow get one for me and hold onto it.. please? D:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on October 08, 2012, 02:39:36 AM
Not putting this in a spoiler because IT ISN'T RELATED TO BLACK AND WHITE 2.

Updating my Pokemon Yellow Nuzlocke Status.


Currently grinding before I fight Sabrina. I beat all of the trainers in her Gym, but I know that she has level 50 Pokemon, so theres no way I'm jumping into that fight right away.

CURRENT PARTY:
Lobsters the Venusaur: Level 36
SmashBro the Nidoqueen: Level 41
Gumball the Wartortle: Level 33
Daveris the Hitmonchan: Level 35
DonutYoshi the Snorlax Level 37
Turbo the Kadabra: Level 29

DECEASED POKEMON (With their Death Fates hueh)

Protoman the Charmander (Died at level 12 against an unfortunate Dugtrio run-in)
Tango the Pikachu (Died at level 30 against a Haunter in Lavender town)
Boxulon the Spearow (Died at level 13 against a Raticate on the S.S. Anne)
Michael the Pidgeotto (Died at level 27 against a Rocker using Electrode)
Bikdark the Golbat (Died at level 37 against a Haunter in Sabrina's Gym)
HD the Flareon (Died at level 38 against a Haunter in Sabrina's Gym)
MagnetDood the Magikarp (Died at level 19 against Giovanni in Sliph Co.)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 08, 2012, 02:27:20 PM
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DonutYoshi the Snorlax Level 37

Someone's in for a whopping. Nah, Snorlax is pretty good for stalling.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on October 08, 2012, 02:56:21 PM
Snorlax was incredibly broken back in Gen I and it should be able to take most psychic attacks.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 08, 2012, 08:39:25 PM
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Title: PETA, how dare you
Post by: Sora on October 09, 2012, 03:20:25 AM
So

my night was rather ho-hum

until someone showed me THIS. (http://features.peta.org/pokemon-black-and-white-parody/)

and now I can't stop laughing~
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 09, 2012, 05:10:47 AM
honestly I only did that to see what Sora found "hilarious"

nothing was funny

at all

ever



until the part near the end when "Ghetsis" totally says this
Quote from: "PETA's bad thing"
Tepig: "Ghetsis? What are you doing? I thought you supported Pokemon liberation!"
Ghetsis: "I don't want the Pokemon freed -- I want to control them! Didn't you finish the last game? There was a whole twist to the ending! It was great! ... Well, up until I was defeated by a kid."
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on October 09, 2012, 11:36:15 AM
I dont like that game... :(
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: -FiniteZero- on October 09, 2012, 01:33:28 PM
By the by, am I the only one bothered by the female trainer redesign in in HeartGold/SoulSilver? She looked just fine in Crystal, dangit!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on October 09, 2012, 03:37:56 PM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
honestly I only did that to see what Sora found "hilarious"

nothing was funny

at all

ever

It wasn't funny in a good way

it was funny like when something is sooooo bad it's ridiculously-stupidly-funny

and the fact they're missing like the entire point of Pokemon
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 09, 2012, 03:41:29 PM
It's PETA. When don't they not do stupid things for attention?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 09, 2012, 03:54:05 PM
"As usual, whenever Peta does something stupid, I eat meat for dinner. Looks like steak tonight." (http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=187312#p711674)

this is the best response I have ever seen
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 09, 2012, 04:29:16 PM
I need to play that game soon, so uh yeah.

Damn still in school hours right now.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on October 10, 2012, 05:08:14 AM
Quote from: "-FiniteZero-"
By the by, am I the only one bothered by the female trainer redesign in in HeartGold/SoulSilver? She looked just fine in Crystal, dangit!

You know pokemon.. they have to somehow spice up their women..

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 10, 2012, 05:41:00 AM
*Elesa

but you know to be honest she was supposed to be "spicy" in the first place :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 10, 2012, 06:55:38 PM
Da Updates:
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on October 10, 2012, 06:57:04 PM
I drew a picture of a blue raichu eating a cookie and put it in the anyone's art thread section.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 10, 2012, 08:20:15 PM
Updates woo:

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on October 10, 2012, 09:02:29 PM
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on October 11, 2012, 06:04:53 AM
Bah, last post of the page. Welp, it hasn't faild me yet.

Sorry if I came to spoil everyone's fun, but...

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 11, 2012, 09:00:23 PM
I just got the game, so now I have to lock myself in my room and play it forever.

...But I have to beat Black 1 again...ugh
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 12, 2012, 03:53:27 PM
Not really spoilers. But I did so anyways.

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Also damn you DarkAura for getting waaaay ahead of me. I blame irl stuff.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 12, 2012, 06:59:37 PM
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: -FiniteZero- on October 12, 2012, 11:32:09 PM
There is one idea I have that might make a Pokemon game a little more interesting. Rather than give you a starter, you have to catch your first Pokemon yourself. In fact, you can go around with no Pokemon, though you can't fight trainers. With no Pokemon, wild battles work just like Safari Zone type battles, with just you.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 13, 2012, 02:17:43 AM
Pokčmon Yellow sorta did that with Pikachu. Though it was a watching sequence.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 13, 2012, 12:13:53 PM
Woo more updates after which I'll try not to choke this thread to death

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on October 13, 2012, 01:28:05 PM
switch the date on your ds
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on October 13, 2012, 02:52:56 PM
We should put our Badge total above our spoilers so people know where we are and so that guys who just got the game don't scream in shock when they discover you beat the game centuries ago.

Badges: 6

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 13, 2012, 03:04:22 PM
Same point too.

Badges: 6
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 13, 2012, 06:51:29 PM
You know what? Screw it. I'm getting ahead too quickly to not post. :l

Gym Badges: 8

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 13, 2012, 09:32:11 PM
Okay I got this idea.

When we all beat the main game. I'm sure we'd already have fully evolved and Level 50+ pokemon.

Does anyone think it's a good idea to maybe hold a tournament for Cutstuff? You know, without Pokemon Online and any of that fanmade stuff.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 13, 2012, 10:35:30 PM
Could be cool, yes. Now if only I had a connection my DS Lite could connect too.  :(
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on October 13, 2012, 11:30:19 PM
I tried that once, it had to be switched to Pokemon Online because of connection issues.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 14, 2012, 12:03:10 AM
I have a habit of giving my player character their official name. Nobody would really recognize me.

Also my DS has no connectivity.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 14, 2012, 02:01:21 AM
Unforgivably, I blame the DS' way of connecting to the internet.

I do wish there was a way to import your DS team to PO or anything like that. Without shit like Action Replay and other stuff.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: chuggaafan1 on October 14, 2012, 02:00:03 PM
I Finally got the game, and

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Lord Toadman on October 19, 2012, 05:09:36 AM
I beat white 2 in three days, now I'm trying to make a competitive team for the first time to see how it works out. I gotta wait a few days before I get started on it though since I need my other DS from home.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: -FiniteZero- on October 19, 2012, 05:38:24 AM
Okay, so I have this idea. I'll play Pokemon Red, Blue, and Green (For consistancy, it's basically a hack of Blue with Green's sprites and a few other things). All at the same time. I'd do Yellow as well, but that's a bit much.

Good idea or bad idea?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Lord Toadman on October 19, 2012, 05:58:18 AM
Quote from: "-FiniteZero-"
Okay, so I have this idea. I'll play Pokemon Red, Blue, and Green (For consistancy, it's basically a hack of Blue with Green's sprites and a few other things). All at the same time. I'd do Yellow as well, but that's a bit much.

Good idea or bad idea?

Why would you do that? Thats like playing multiple copies of the same game, rather silly if you ask me.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 19, 2012, 05:59:05 AM
Especially Gen 1.  :ugeek:  :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: -FiniteZero- on October 19, 2012, 01:31:10 PM
Well, the idea is to only catch 5 other Pokemon, and that they have to be all different Pokemon. So, bad idea?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 19, 2012, 07:14:00 PM
Yellow's technically the only actually different Gen 1 version gameplay-wise, since Pikachu is your starter and follows you around. Not to mention, you stuck with Pikachu. And Gary has an Eevee, and his party count would match yours.

I think there are different wild pokemons in that version too. I can't remember if Jessie/James actually were in this game.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 19, 2012, 07:18:52 PM
They were in Yellow. Yellow was pretty much trying to act like the anime.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 19, 2012, 07:25:13 PM
Oh yeah that's right, it's possible to get all 3 starters in that same game.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Super Bros Bros on October 22, 2012, 10:58:46 PM
Oh man the childhood
Also I found this
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Anywho if you could switch any design of a pokeball with another what two would you switch?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: -FiniteZero- on October 23, 2012, 12:07:57 AM
I dunno about switching Pokeball designs, they seem fine to me.

Anyways, I just thought about something. If you gave your Pokemon the names of other Pokemon in a way that competitive battlers would send out a Pokemon to counter the name you gave your Pokemon, only to have to face one their Pokemon is a horrible match for, is that cheating?

...Okay, that was confusing. Let me show by example. You have a Poliwrath, you name it "Venusaur". One of your Pokemon is defeated, and you decide to send out Poliwrath, but because the competitor thinks that it's a Venusaur, they send out a Ninetails, only for it to be destroyed in one shot by Surf.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on October 23, 2012, 12:24:54 AM
that sounds like the best strategy ever. of all time... ever.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: HD_ on October 23, 2012, 01:49:39 AM
Official play (not sure on smogon) bans giving Pokemon the names of other Pokemon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 23, 2012, 01:55:01 AM
that is incredibly dumb



so dumb, in fact, that it's banned in most competitive tournaments including the worldwide Nintendo one :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on October 23, 2012, 02:55:10 AM
Quote from: "-FiniteZero-"
I dunno about switching Pokeball designs, they seem fine to me.

Anyways, I just thought about something. If you gave your Pokemon the names of other Pokemon in a way that competitive battlers would send out a Pokemon to counter the name you gave your Pokemon, only to have to face one their Pokemon is a horrible match for, is that cheating?

...Okay, that was confusing. Let me show by example. You have a Poliwrath, you name it "Venusaur". One of your Pokemon is defeated, and you decide to send out Poliwrath, but because the competitor thinks that it's a Venusaur, they send out a Ninetails, only for it to be destroyed in one shot by Surf.


Apparently I wasn't the only one with that idea O.o

But it's a nice strategy, now only if I could finish EV training my last pokemon so I could start regular training them.. then off to White 1 online ranked play! xD
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: -FiniteZero- on October 23, 2012, 03:21:00 AM
Well, there IS an alternate thing. Give all of your Pokemon the same name. Unless that's banned, too.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on October 23, 2012, 11:51:12 AM
Im pissed off because I saw a shiny zubat when I first played pokemon. But it was the first zubat I had ever seen and I knew nothing about shiny pokemon so I just killed it. I just found out how rare they actually are!!! not sure if I said this before.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 23, 2012, 12:58:51 PM
First games.

>Yellow
>Stadium
>Colosseum

>>Games have no shinies.

Just what are the odds of me finding one in Gen 2 and later anyways? You know, one that's not like a 2/4 or 4/4 chance. Yeah, it kinda feels a bum to not even see any shinies. The only I think I got were from trades or hacked, actually sometimes both.


And for that naming thing.

That actually somehow causes a glitch in GTS where the pokemon named after a different pokemon actually show up in the results of that so pokemon.

Like I seen a Heracross named a Vaporeon for example, and it showed up with the army of Vaporeons when searching for that. Cool, but pointless.



Oh and I beaten Black 2 not so long ago. Hunting for some legendary pokemons as postgame.
Title: I'm so close to my 1000th post I can practically taste it
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 24, 2012, 07:33:26 PM
Well since it's been well over a week, I'll just update my progress with no spoilers.

Current Party:

Samurott: Lv.59
Ampharos: Lv.58
Darmanitan: Lv.59
Simisage: Lv.59
Mandibuzz: Lv.58
Espeon: Lv.57

Gym Badges: 8
Elite Four and Champion defeated

Trying to make my way to Icirrus City, and eventually to the Dragonspiral Tower.

I also might start mass-breeding Rotom. I need something to entertain myself after catching all the legendaries in the game.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on October 24, 2012, 08:04:20 PM
In regulat GTS everyone wants level 1 legendaries. And in GTS negotiations everyone spans the frown face until they see shiny dialga
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 24, 2012, 11:47:29 PM
I was like wtf when I somehow got a shiny dialga that's like level 2 in GTS negotations. GTS got seriously unbalanced standards. I'd wish they make it impossible to ask for a legendary Pokemon that's level lower than what you could possibly obtain in any game or event.

I traded that away for a Kyogre, and later a Japanese Glaceon to try to see if I can breed shinies. Guess it didn't work much maybe?

Really makes me wish for it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on October 25, 2012, 12:40:23 AM
I believe if you're lucky you can hatch shinies.

One time I scored really lucky on GTS negotiations, and I was offering patrats and lillipups and this person was giving me like Lapras, Umbreon, and Shiftry for them. I was whatting so hard.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 25, 2012, 01:19:53 AM
Sympathy? Yeah probably. I heard breeding with a pokemon from a different country copy makes the chances of getting a shiny egg higher.


I actually got a shiny Treecko and Pignite from trading Eevees like hell. And a Articuno. I think I got a Kyurem and Growlithe from that same way.

People trade like hell quite alot.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on October 25, 2012, 04:36:45 PM
Well heres how I filled up my Pokedex fast:


Mass breed Gibles.

Make profit.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 25, 2012, 07:57:12 PM
Am I the few people to find the medals thing in BW2 a very pointless gimmick?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on October 25, 2012, 08:23:31 PM
I believe having both games just for every key is pointless. It pisses me off when I can't get a certain legendary pokemon -coughgenesectsomeonehelpplease-cough- or
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 25, 2012, 09:57:13 PM
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on October 25, 2012, 10:32:16 PM
Anyone got any tips for catching Metang? I want one really badly but hell if they don't always find a way to break my money in two.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 25, 2012, 10:48:45 PM
I just use the Ultra Ball and all, just get it to like 1-20 HP and use a Ultra Ball. Quick Balls sometimes do magic.

It's a good idea to not use any fire types, since steel.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 25, 2012, 11:10:06 PM
So I beat the game, but since I feel like doing stuff. Once my brother catches a lot of random Lillpups in his Black 1, I'm going to trade my whole team over there and start a new game on challenge mode with an entire new team.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 26, 2012, 01:58:54 AM
Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
Quick Balls sometimes do magic.
I've caught more legendaries than I can count with Quick Balls.

Namely, just last night, Kyurem and Zekrom.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 26, 2012, 04:29:15 AM
Not really BW2 spoilers as this is more of an oversight between BW1 and BW2. Nonetheless, look if you are interested.
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: VirusNinja on October 26, 2012, 01:52:46 PM
http://pokemmo.eu/ (http://pokemmo.eu/)

The future of non-sucky online Pokemon is here. It's so cool and damn easy.

1. If you haven't already, create an account here.
2. Download the PokeMMO client here. (Mirror)
3. Extract the client to any location on your computer.
4. Locate a compatible ROM and put it in the /roms/ folder of the extracted client.
    Current Required Compatible ROMS: Fire Red v1.0 USA
    Current Optional Compatible ROMS: HeartGold, SoulSilver (Will be used for graphical upgrades)
    We will not supply you with the roms, or help you find them as they are copyrighted.
5. Windows: Run PokeMMO.exe
    Linux: Run PokeMMO.sh

YEAH, IT'LL EVEN WORK WITH DS HEARTGOLD AND SOULSILVER. WHAT ARE YA WAITING FOR, LET'S GO PLAY IT!

You'll find me on all 3 roms, FireRed is Alexderp (I'm sorry, I couldn't do Alex311360 :/)

EDIT: Dun believe me? Watch the trailer!
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EDIT2: THIS. IS. NOT. FINISHED. Some scripts like after doing the parcel mission will not work, that means it hasn't been written on the server yet. Wait a bit and they'll put it up.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on October 26, 2012, 02:25:53 PM
That's really nifty, I'll have to check it out
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 26, 2012, 04:23:12 PM
I know about that. And it makes me groan because I've seen Kanto far too many times throughout the years. Wish it was Hoenn or something.
It also has a banner that implied moemon would be involved, but no moemon are in the game.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on October 26, 2012, 04:31:11 PM
I tried this game out, and I'm not liking it too much. One of the prime factors that bothers me about it is the fact that. Alright.

-Wild Pokemon Battle theme is the theme of HOENN GYM LEADER

-Trainer battle theme is the Hoenn one

-Gym leader theme has the same theme as trainer battles

-The battle screen's text is annoyingly small, and the animations are really slow and crappy looking

-NPC trainers require you to talk to all of them to fight them, instead of stopping you like in-game

-HeartGold and SoulSilver roms just make the game have better graphics. That's it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 26, 2012, 04:50:20 PM
Quote from: "Ivory"
I know about that. And it makes me groan because I've seen Kanto far too many times throughout the years. Wish it was Hoenn or something.
THANK YOU

man I love Hoenn to pieces :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on October 26, 2012, 05:33:55 PM
Hoenn was best

where is my Ruby and Sapphire re-releases alreaaaady. ;-;
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 26, 2012, 05:46:32 PM
I honestly don't see it happening.

FRLG only existed because Gen 3 wasn't compatible with Gen 1 and 2. It was more less created to make it possible to get all 386 pokemon. So keep that in mind. Remakes of Kanto with the remaining Johto pokemon available on the Sevii Islands was a perfect way to accomplish this.

Now come Gen 4, you can trade pokemon from Gen 3 over. HGSS was in fact made to be nostalgia fuel. There was no need to give access to all those pokemon because you could bring them over from Gen 3.  

So keeping that in mind, RSE would be remade out of nostalgia, not out of necessity. Granted, there is a large amount of the fanbase that started with RSE. On the other hand, I do want them to stop these remakes per generation. Otherwise, Gen 6 we'll get RBY ReRemakes and/or DPt remakes.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 26, 2012, 06:15:23 PM
Yeah. Remaking DPP could be a problem.

Hoenn remake might be a little cool, but what's there you can do to it? Make it completely 3D? Make it have some gen 4/5 pokemon tossed in the postgame? Although since getting a Gen 3 game is like nearly expensive as hell currently and battery problems. Not to mention Black/White 2 kinda nearly gave us half of all the pokemon, and...

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Imagine how strange it would be to trade a Gen 3 Hoenn pokemon all the way to the supposed Gen 5 Hoenn remake. Yeah.....
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 26, 2012, 06:21:32 PM
Oh right, I forgot one other important bit of information.

RBY and RSE happen at the same time. (Gen 3 and remake)
DPt and GSC happen at the same time. (Gen 4 and remake)
BW1 happens after DPt/GSC
BW2 happens after BW1

So it also doesn't make as much sense as far as the series chronological canon goes.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 26, 2012, 06:57:04 PM
Yeah.


Now I seriously would like to figure a way out on how to import my VBA Gen 3 Pokemon to Gen 4.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: VirusNinja on October 26, 2012, 07:07:23 PM
Quote from: "Tengu and Tango"
I tried this game out, and I'm not liking it too much. One of the prime factors that bothers me about it is the fact that. Alright.

-Wild Pokemon Battle theme is the theme of HOENN GYM LEADER

-Trainer battle theme is the Hoenn one

-Gym leader theme has the same theme as trainer battles

-The battle screen's text is annoyingly small, and the animations are really slow and crappy looking

-NPC trainers require you to talk to all of them to fight them, instead of stopping you like in-game

-HeartGold and SoulSilver roms just make the game have better graphics. That's it.

Thanks for letting me know. It's not fully finished yet, wait for more updates and everything should be there. I still like it though :D
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 26, 2012, 07:12:41 PM
I find it somewhat mediocre. And the fact I checked the forums of that game talking about on how to handle legendary Pokemon. I can honestly see, yeah.....

Apparently some people's logic to say 'this is a MMO, we should have legendaries even harder to get than they already were, and just not use the way it already was'. Honestly, it's ridiculous since getting any legendary without a Master Ball outside BW2 is challenging enough. Making you have to get through dungeons, etc, etc.  And it's their own fault for making the game basically a rehash of FireRed/LeafGreen but online.

Seems like an okay idea, but we could get better. Like I actually could come up with a better way for a Pokemon MMORPG to work maybe. But I'm not sure if I ever have the knowledge or willpower to do it.

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 26, 2012, 07:34:08 PM
It's still a better MMO than Pokemon World Online. Though I wish it was some other region besides Kanto.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 26, 2012, 07:39:12 PM
Yeah, I hardly got that to work.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 26, 2012, 10:17:13 PM
I think Donut needs to finish his region... :ugeek:

Wait, didn't Essentials support online trades / battles / pants?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 27, 2012, 02:36:09 AM
Will happen, just will.

If I can ever port these maps to a possible MMO Pokemon engine which I may have to program, but likely not to. Than gentlemen, we might have an epic MMO, since Cutstuff Region is supposed to have all 649 pokemons. Let's not forget the Battle Islands too.



They used to have just a global trade, but that's all since I remember it was made during the transition to Gen 3 and 4. Reason I think they take it out is because nobody actually uses that method for hosting, plus it kinda was buggy and all. You know, back when it was called Pokemon Starter Kit. I think RGSS is really limited than I think.

Eventually I think it may be possible. You can check out their wikia (http://pokemonessentials.wikia.com/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Essentials_Wiki) on that stuff maybe.

They already got a arseload of stuff programmed.


Edit: This is my post no. 1111. I'm speechless right now.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 27, 2012, 04:38:02 AM
Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
Let's not forget the Battle Islands too.
right I still need to map those don't I


The beautiful Trainer Chain! An exotic strip of dazzling islands packed to the brim with Poke Ball busting EXCITEMENT!!

Fight every major enemy EVER as you attend the traumatizing tournament of nostalgia at Battle High! Gym Leaders! Champions! Rivals! Old men on motor bikes! We have it all! You might think I swiped this from Black/White 2, but you're DEAD WRONG! They actually swiped it from right under MY nose! I have notes from when I was freakin' TWELVE YEARS OLD with this crap!

Climb up a mountain! Fall inside of a mountain! Realize that mountain is really a volcano, and you're one slip away from red-hot death! If that wasn't enough EXCITEMENT for ya, wait until you learn about the SUPER RARE items and Pokemon! You won't even realize half your face and seven of your fingers melted off, because you'll be crying tears of joy over that shiny Combusken* in front of you!

Run around the world three times without ever moving an inch with the special tournament in the Battle Engine! These state of the art virtual routes will have you slogging through the same two-inch-high-grass random encounter crap seen through the WHOLE GAME, but this time you'll be bashing your face with Bidoofs and Zubats to earn BP! Absolutely marvelous!

If your eyeballs haven't already bulged right out of your little skill by now, then something is seriously wrong with you! I suggest you seek immediate medical attention to remedy your non-cooperating corneas, because all of this EXCITEMENT is too great for a mortal body to handle! That's why we had to move it miles off the mainland and put in on NOT ONE ISLAND, but an ENTIRE CHAIN OF ISLANDS! Experts agree you get 23% more island PER ISLAND, and it's STILL not enough to hold it all back! That's why your eyeballs are bulging right out of your little skull!

THE TRAINER CHAIN! Contact SCOTT to book your EXCITING power-packed vacation IMMEDIATELY!



*Does not guarantee encounters of shiny Pokemon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on October 27, 2012, 04:41:55 AM
So uh I'm currently giving a little break on BW2, and trying to see if I can get a Lanturn in HGSS.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on October 27, 2012, 02:22:44 PM
Smash, would that include elite four members?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 27, 2012, 04:30:15 PM
I tried playing some Pokemon Yellow this morning. Going for a level 100 Ivysaur through glitches.
The game was not happy.

Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on October 27, 2012, 05:05:10 PM
Might as well update my Pokemon Yellow Nuzlocke run.


After grinding, walking all the way to fushia, getting surf and beating Koga's gym flawlessly, (His gym is easier than sabrina's), I decided I would go for it and challenge Sabrina.

So I went into a patch of grass in a route I hadn't encountered anything in yet and caught a Pidegeotto (which was disposable by all means), and took it to the Saffron Gym with me.

The fight started and I started with a risky use of Nidoqueen. I took out Abra with one use of Body Slam by a critical hit. So then I switched out to Pidgeotto, and thanks to Kadabra's crappy AI and use of Recover, I used Sand Attack till it's Accuracy was completely down. Then I switched to Snorlax, and maxed out my Special with Amnesia, and maxed out my Evade with Double Team. I then proceeded to take out Kadabra and Alakazam (Both lvl. 50) in one hit each with Headbutt. I am proud. No pokemon lost. However, the Pidgeotto's only purpose is Fly HM slave.

Current Party:
Gumball the Blastoise- Lvl. 38
Lobsters the Venusaur- Lvl. 38
Smashbro the Nidoqueen- Lvl. 40
Daveris the Hitmonchan- Lvl. 33
Donutyoshi the Snorlax- Lvl. 39
Fyone the Kadabra- Lvl. 19 (I caught the Abra pretty late)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on October 27, 2012, 08:55:59 PM
Quote from: "Tengu and Tango"
Might as well update my Pokemon Yellow Nuzlocke run.


After grinding, walking all the way to fushia, getting surf and beating Koga's gym flawlessly, (His gym is easier than sabrina's), I decided I would go for it and challenge Sabrina.

So I went into a patch of grass in a route I hadn't encountered anything in yet and caught a Pidegeotto (which was disposable by all means), and took it to the Saffron Gym with me.

The fight started and I started with a risky use of Nidoqueen. I took out Abra with one use of Body Slam by a critical hit. So then I switched out to Pidgeotto, and thanks to Kadabra's crappy AI and use of Recover, I used Sand Attack till it's Accuracy was completely down. Then I switched to Snorlax, and maxed out my Special with Amnesia, and maxed out my Evade with Double Team. I then proceeded to take out Kadabra and Alakazam (Both lvl. 50) in one hit each with Headbutt. I am proud. No pokemon lost. However, the Pidgeotto's only purpose is Fly HM slave.

Current Party:
Gumball the Blastoise- Lvl. 38
Lobsters the Venusaur- Lvl. 38
Smashbro the Nidoqueen- Lvl. 40
Daveris the Hitmonchan- Lvl. 33
Donutyoshi the Snorlax- Lvl. 39
Fyone the Kadabra- Lvl. 19 (I caught the Abra pretty late)

Name the next one after me...if its cool/cute.../awesome.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 29, 2012, 08:47:58 PM
i'm broke
you lose challenge mode when you start a new game

why
challenge mode
is meant to have a challenge
why would you lose it when you start a new game
the only way you can receive said challenge
gamefreak
why
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 30, 2012, 04:58:56 AM
so apparently only Black players get Challenge Mode and White's stuck with "Easy Mode"

and the games are designed as sequels so to get the missing Pokemon I'd need to get White 2





I call bullshit :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 30, 2012, 05:03:50 AM
Sort of. Black 2 players can send challenge mode to White 2 and the reverse. But yeah, I would have preferred Challenge mode to be unlocked by default in both games. Who needs easy mode? Normal mode is easy enough.  :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on October 30, 2012, 05:04:04 AM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
so apparently only Black players get Challenge Mode and White's stuck with "Easy Mode"

and the games are designed as sequels so to get the missing Pokemon I'd need to get White 2





I call bullshit :ugeek:


This is EXACTLY a deciding factor on me getting the game. I'm one of those "100% completionists/needs to have every rare" kind of people, and knowing that I would need to find someone else who has the opposite version of the game in order to complete mine, well, it's like some sort of OCD :/

Oh, and apparently I got ninja'd by Ivory. Nice going  :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on October 30, 2012, 11:10:26 AM
Well...im not getting the game. Im getting mystery dungeon
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 30, 2012, 01:47:37 PM
I can't wait til Mystery Dungeon comes out. It's one of the few game series that I refuse to spoil anything about.
Also I've read that apparently the plot is supposed to be even more awesome than the 2nd game, so that's interesting.

Having to start a new game in Black 2, because my old team is in Black 1 storage ready to be traded back, I'm just going to use a totally different team this time around.

Googles (Oshawott named after my dead starter in some Nuzlocke I was doing)- Level 8
Sheep Man (Mareep)- Level 5

Dream Radar does not want to be my friend, I keep doing "get more Pokemon" option, but I still find more items. =/
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on November 05, 2012, 07:25:38 AM
relevant




Balrog's a pretty cool guy, and he did a Black/White 2 review sooooooooo
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on November 06, 2012, 07:06:13 PM
Hey guys, I'm probably going to be recording my Bug monotype of either original crystal or Pearl.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on November 06, 2012, 08:47:31 PM
FR/LG was good fun for bug only. Blaine and your rival are the only real problems. Had to X-Attack the hell out of Parasect so it could sweep. Otherwise Pidgeot would eat the team.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on November 07, 2012, 02:51:50 AM
So I picked up the remnants of my Nuzlocke to play the regular game.

During the Gym Battle with Lenora, four of my Pokemon were swept by her Herdier:

Tengu the Panpour
Daveris the Herdier
HD the Woobat
Watzup the Timburr

I somehow defeated that AND her Watchog with solely Venus the Snivy, who promptly evolved into Venus the Servine.

If that had been a traditional Nuzlocke, my game would have been nearly shot down completely.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on November 12, 2012, 08:16:46 PM
Something I just realized:

Red-striped Basculin's design is somewhat similar to that of the Rabuta Berry

(http://www.serebii.net/blackwhite/pokemon/550.png)(http://www.serebii.net/diamondpearl/berries/big/29.png)

Also, the design of Simisear's body is somewhat similar to the Iapapa Berry.

(http://www.serebii.net/blackwhite/pokemon/514.png)(http://www.serebii.net/diamondpearl/berries/big/15.png)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on November 12, 2012, 09:15:38 PM
I see a slight similarity.

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on November 20, 2012, 10:01:22 PM
(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/1983/updatesm.jpg)


This is on Pokemon Fire Red Omega. (If you dont know about this rom hack it's great and adds huge challenge. Gym leaders have parties of six, higher levels, every pokemon is available, the islands are edited, movesets changes, stats changed, etc.)

Staying underlevel on purpose because of added challenge. I'm about to fight against Giovanni.


Giovanni's party is Flygon, Rhydon, Tyrannitar, Persian, Swampert, and Cacturne.

I'm in for a hell of a time. MY Breloom won't even fare well.(They all know fire blase except Swampert)

And his Tyrannitar can repeatedly use Hyper Beam without recharging it
Title: All my why
Post by: Dr. Freeman on November 25, 2012, 06:42:50 PM
...Mystery Dungeon 3DS came out in Japan a little while ago.
Normally PMD is one of the few series I keep spoiler free, but because of...various things I've stopped caring about the spoilers and just decided to go all out.

...Major Spoilers. Don't open unless you want to spoil endgame stuff.
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on November 26, 2012, 11:13:23 AM
Anyone in the competitive scene know why Black Kyurem keeps switching between OU and Über? That 170 attack stat really isn't anything to question.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on November 26, 2012, 04:13:26 PM
No idea.

It's not suprising that Kyurem got booted from Borderlines to OU/Uber, since the new forms.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on November 26, 2012, 05:10:22 PM
I can answer that, the short form is this: Smogon tiers are based on usage if you aren't aware and Black Kyurem keeps fluctuating between being used often and not enough.

Long answer: Black Kyurem physical move pool to run off that insane 170 base attack is very limited, compare to White Kyurem which has a massive special move pool. Also doesn't help that B/W Kyurem's signature move is a two turn attack and two turn attack suck.

Next point is that Ice is a terrible defensive type. 1 resistance and a bunch of weaknesses meaning that anything it gets paired with it is a liability. An issue that could be solved by outright doing a Type Table overhaul (which I pray for. But seems unlikely at this point).

They are also pretty slow by uber standards.

So to recap, Black Kyurem has a lackluster physical move pool and crap typing that makes it very weak to common offensive types and it's slow for the tier. Compare to White Kyurem which has the same crap typing and speed, but a massive special move pool which makes it less of a liability.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gummywormz on November 27, 2012, 02:00:54 AM
The Uber and BL tiers are based on power, not usage.

As for Kyurem-B, sure it has that massive attack stat, but what viable moves does it have to abuse? Dragon Claw, Outrage, Fusion Bolt, and maybe Stone Edge. Literally any steel type shuts it down. Even if Kyurem-B does go mixed, which they often are forced to, Hidden Power fire can't 1hko or 2hko (I forget which) most steel types anyway. Couple that with entry hazard weaknesses and it's not that great of a pokemon to say the least.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on November 27, 2012, 02:11:24 AM
pretty sure it's both maybe.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on November 27, 2012, 02:22:44 AM
Huh. I had thought this whole time that Black Kyurem could learn Earthquake as well. I guess not.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on November 27, 2012, 02:29:22 AM
All I can say, his forms are unbalanced.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on November 27, 2012, 02:40:54 AM
Eh, not really. V-Create Rayquaza for instance is more unbalanced. I'm fine with Victini having it, but Rayquaza's 150 base attack stat... STAB or not, V-Create Rayquaza punches holes in everything. Even if it resists fire, it will be dented hard. Then what speed drop? Rayquaza can just use ExtremeSpeed to finish off the target.

All because of a silly insignificant japan event that made it legal.

Then again, this is the Uber tier. You don't end up in the Uber tier for being balance, you end up in Uber for having something about being insanely powerful.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on December 04, 2012, 10:15:41 PM
So yeah, I recently started working on a Pokemon Emerald rom hack that's mainly for my personal use/friends to use.

Makes the game harder, makes every pokemon available without trading, improved ai, modifies pokemon stats, learnable moves, learnable TM's, what pokemon can learn what at what level, evolutions, attack buffs/nerfs
 
New starter set

Im changing up some of the maps

Revamping some places

Adding trainers

Editing most/all trainer's Pokemon

One thing I'm not sure if I'm doing yet is editing the move names so you have to figure out what everything does

One thing I might be doing for move mods for example is changing "Poison Sting" to "Toxic Sting" and giving it a chance of badly poisoning instead of regular.

I'm also going to probably make it so OHKO moves have 100% accuracy, but theres no possible way for your pokemon to learn one. Only NPC's pokemon can have them, and the only ones that probably will have them are optional, or on a pokemon with horrible speed/defense.

Similar to Pokemon Fire Red Omega, all of the Gym Leaders have six Pokemon with maxed AI, and four items.

If you have any attack Buffs/Nerfs you'd like to suggest I'm open to hear it. Or Pokemon buffs/nerfs
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on December 04, 2012, 11:00:45 PM
Make Splash be useful.
Please.
It's so damn useless right now.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on December 04, 2012, 11:06:29 PM
I may or may not make Splash lower accuracy. Because water in the eyes.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on December 04, 2012, 11:46:35 PM
Can you give temporary buffs in the style of Skull Bash's charging or a move like Tailwind?

If so, why not a temporary Evasion boost?




Also, having OHKOs impossible or unfavorable to get while giving them to NPCs with 100% accuracy sounds really "god why".
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on December 04, 2012, 11:53:24 PM
A temporary evasion boost is doable. I'd say by two stages could work. Or defense.

One instance with the OHKO is one of the higher-ups in battle tower has a walerin with 100% accuracy sheer cold. However, Walerin has a small special defense nerf
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on December 04, 2012, 11:59:56 PM
That still sounds really "god why".



You're making it so that unless you get cheap with always-hit OHKO moves, Walrein's going to suck noticeably harder.

You are promoting BREAKING THE GAME. :ugeek:



Maybe give the OHKOs different properties instead? Sheer Cold could deal hefty damage and always freeze instead, which would be neat considering that a dedicated Freeze status move doesn't exist. Other possibilities could include Guillotine doing null-elemental damage (normal damage to all types like Dragon Rage or Sonicboom) and Horn Drill always scoring crits.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on December 05, 2012, 03:02:31 AM
Oh. I should have been clearer. That specific walerin has lowered special defense, not all walerins. XSE Script compiler works wonders.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on December 11, 2012, 04:48:56 AM
Finished up my Pokemon Platinum run after avoiding it for years and I feel like sharing my thoughts on it.


To start, Platinum is more or less what Diamond and Pearl should have been like in the first place. Was it really that hard to add a back button on the poketch? Think someone play testing it would have grown annoyed at having to rapid tap just because you went too far forward by one app. Slow surf speeds being sped up, etc. Which really disappoints me. On one hand, I like Platinum for being a better DP. But I also don't like it because it makes DP feel really pointless to own as it does outright make them inferior.

The main new characters are a mixed bag. Both aren't really needed since DP was just fine without them. Looker is fairly affectionate and does work for the story. Charon feels so insanely slapped on. Every single appearance he is in just consists of him contributing nothing and generally just existing. Even at Tony Stark Mountain. I remember in his first appearance at Valley Windworks. He rambled on about pointless dribble and even Commander Mars told him to shut up.

Now the region itself still has the two most glaring flaws. Awful regional pokemon selection that even the Platinum Expansion barely fixed and you can't go anywhere without needing 3-4 HMs. While Platinum managed to have more than one non-starter fire type. A lot of the other problems still existed. Awful bug type selection, water types were still everywhere, etc.
The other problem shouldn't take much explanation. Forced HM's means to go around Sinnoh without constantly running back and forth to the pokemon center, better have Bibarel and sometimes Tropius on hand at all time! Which help fixed the lack of a selection problem. Turns out only having Luxray, Staraptor, Gastrodon and Roserade + HM Slaves was a blessing! Didn't have to worry about needing to backtrack for HMs.

Oh and the "colder Sinnoh" thing was utterly stupid. Winter clothes on the protagonists. Few patches of snow in the first few areas of the game. Then the rest of the game seems perfectly normal. Everywhere else looks the same as DP and no one ever complains about it being colder or even dressed differently. No additional snow, no nothing. I forgot all about that plot point since it was so minimal and silly.

Now for the local evil team. They aren't any more competent than they were in DP. Their biggest feat is still blowing up a lake. But I saw it differently after being exposed to Team Plasma. Cyrus is pretty well a psychotic madman with an army of sheep who would never question him. They are nothing but tools to him and he didn't even care for them. The grunts themselves are nothing but blind sheep and bullies. They fight for a cause that they aren't aware of. Same goes with the commanders. Also Mars and Jupiter are totally tsundere for each other.
Overall, Team Galactic is a joke. A joke with really good grunt battle music, but still a joke.

Then it all occurred to me. Why did Emerald feel like such a better third version while Platinum was purely DP but better? The answer was simple. Emerald came after both RS and FRLG. Emerald was able to build upon not one, but two games. Making for the best Gen 3 experience in one package. Not only was it building upon RS, but also various elements found in FRLG. Platinum on the other hand didn't do this. It was built right after DP and it really does show. Had Platinum been built after HGSS, it probably would have ended up being so much more than just what DP should have been to begin with.

Well that wraps up my main thoughts on Platinum.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on December 11, 2012, 05:58:06 PM
Easily said I think Gen 4 might've been full of flaws. Gen 1's understandably flawed because it was a first attempt.

There's not really that many new non-legendary lines in Sinnoh compared to the other regions. Half of the Gen 4 Pokčmon are legendaries and evolutions. And half of Sinnoh's regional pokedex really just reuses older Pokčmon. It's true Hoenn's regional dex only got two new pre-evolutions. And reused maybe just 25% of the older Pokčmon?

Johto's pokedex is basically just an expansion of Kanto's with a different order, but a handful of new Pokčmon were introduced. Even though it seems some people just insist giving more love to Pichu, rather than the others. Johto's flaws on the Pokedex is kinda similar to Sinnoh's, but not terribly overkill.

While Unova [BW1] is just a fresh pokedex. Trying to be like on what Kanto was with Pokčmon, but you can always get your oldies after beating the game. Like in Gen 4 with 3.

And than we got Black/White 2's Pokčdex which really was intended to be just a mix bag of half of the Pokčmon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Colonel ServBot on December 11, 2012, 08:39:16 PM
did you guys know that you can create your own pokemon cards?
theres a website for it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on December 11, 2012, 09:51:11 PM
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Yeah, that site is pretty heavily censored from what I remember of it. No cuss words or BOOM YOUR IP IS OUT because of the kiddies
Title: Also Stealth Rock fucking sucks
Post by: LlamaHombre on December 11, 2012, 10:16:23 PM
I want to say that Gen IV was amazing because it included one of my favorite things too the Pokemon formula - the Physical/Special split; however as a whole Gen IV is incredibly clunky and slow and I just can't go back to it. It's a shame too, as the roster is overall my favorite in any Pokemon game. I love Gen V the most because it fixed so many of the problems I had with Gen IV and continued to improve on them. I still think the Legendaries from IV sans the legendary trio are the most well designed of the bunch and I've grown rather attached to the evolutions I once deemed a disgrace to earlier generations.

I hope Gen V continues onwards for a little more, though I wouldn't mind if it gave way to a whole new generation of catching them all. Black 2 is hands down the most well designed and most enjoyable game in the series to me, and I'm proud of Gen V for being able to go further down a greater direction. The 3DS is out now though, and it's hard to imagine another DS Pokemon game. Wherever they go from here on, I'll support them.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on December 11, 2012, 10:45:02 PM
Also I forgot to mention. The Touch Screen controls in DPt is rubbish. No point in using it because it forces you to flip back and forth between touchscreen and d-pad controls every other screen. HG/SS and Gen 5 really did a good job at making full navigation possibly by touchscreen alone. I know a lot of people don't care for this, but I personally do prefer using the touch screen in HGSS/BW1&2. I find it way faster to use.

Though the only thing Gen 5 lacked for me is Pokemon following you like in HG/SS. Wasn't a huge important feature, but gosh darn it, I love having my Pokemon follow me.

But I'm still grateful for Gen 4. Even if DPt was largely a giant mess, I like to think it was because of this that Gamefreak made Gen V with so much more thought and care. It outshines every other game and feels highly polished. But HGSS is still pretty dang good and I'm looking forward for HG being next on my list of Pokemon games to replay. :)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on December 11, 2012, 10:47:54 PM
Maybe I should replay my SS sometime, I completely forgot about that game.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: brotoad on December 12, 2012, 03:25:13 PM
Does anyone with wifi access here happen to have a Skitty?

If so, please send me a PM with your friendcode, I don't have a permanent one yet as my DS cannot normally access the internet due to router settings, so I have to borrow!
Title: not late
Post by: Sora on December 12, 2012, 06:49:33 PM
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totally up on the times.  :cool:  :cool:  :cool:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Red on December 12, 2012, 07:16:01 PM
I haven't even started Diamond

guys help i'm stuck in the 3rd generation
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on December 12, 2012, 07:22:18 PM
Why do you need help? That's a perfectly acceptable place to be stuck. :ugeek:


In all seriousness though, as much I hate to say it you can afford to just skip Gen 4 at this point and dive straight into Black/White 1. You really won't be missing much.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on December 12, 2012, 07:25:35 PM
Or, if you really want to play a Gen 4 game, Heart Gold or Soul Silver is the best choice. But otherwise yeah, jump straight into Gen 5. It's a blast.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on December 13, 2012, 07:54:11 PM
Ya know, I never liked the Sinnoh games being that the only one I played through was Pearl. The other day I picked up Platinum and realized how drastically it changed the game, and I've come to like the region a lot more.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on December 13, 2012, 08:01:52 PM
Diamond/Pearl might be the worst picks in mainstream Pokčmon games as far as newest games would go. Anyone who got Platinum and never played Diamond/Pearl is simply blessed.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: brotoad on December 13, 2012, 08:34:08 PM
It was overall a pretty weak gen, wifi and physical/special split are the only notable additions.

Design wise, a few of the pokemon are okay but for the most part they are really forgettable. Mothim may just be the most unremarkable pokemon of all time??? Spiritomb and Roserade are pretty sweet though.

Heart Gold and Soul Silver saved the gen, but when your best asset is just a remake of an older game, it's not exactly a good sign!

Thank god gen 5 came along and was the best gen yet.

(In other news I got a shiny Ferroseed today yeayeayea)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on December 13, 2012, 08:56:46 PM
Quote from: "brotoad"
Mothim may just be the most unremarkable pokemon of all time???
It's about on par with Dustox as far as moth pokemon go. Compare to Volcarona which is the best moth pokemon hands down and Venomoth which is blessed with Tinted Lens along with Quiver Dance.

Now Kricketune is the epidemy of generic bugs. Nothing special about it. It's a weak, early route bug that is outclassed by practically everything else. Gen 5 gave it Technician but that isn't enough to save it from being anything less than an inferior bug. Only thing it has going for it is an awesome cry.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on December 13, 2012, 09:06:03 PM
It has an awesome moustache.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on December 13, 2012, 09:48:08 PM
When you mention Venomoth.

You remind me how ridiculous Koga's Venomoth was in RBY. And Gen 1 had such bullshit with status effects.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on December 13, 2012, 09:57:48 PM
Pearl was my first Pokemon game. I've got a soft spot for it because, like Sonic Heroes, it was the first game in the series I played.

I will admit I enjoyed Platinum far more, and SoulSilver was damn good, but none of these even remotely parallel Black 2.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on December 13, 2012, 10:03:54 PM
My first Pokemon game (that I actually owned and wasn't playing at a friends) was Silver. But I ended up with Red and Yellow soon enough anyways.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on December 13, 2012, 10:07:30 PM
My first was Crystal, but I still prefer R/S/E
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: MasterXman on December 13, 2012, 10:08:33 PM
First Pokemon game I played was Emerald.

The first Pokemon game I owned was Platinum. Its so much fun.

Edit: Whynot. I'll just say the order of the games I owned. Platinum, Heart Gold, Black, Black 2.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on December 13, 2012, 10:21:43 PM
My first was Silver, hence my nuzlocke-in-hiatus of it.

Favorite is Black 2 with Black and XD: Gale of Darkness immediately behind it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: brotoad on December 13, 2012, 10:36:36 PM
Pokemon Yellow was my first game ever. (Well, I'd played Sonic 2 before it, but it was the first game I owned.)

My Nidoking on that was my first and only lv. 100!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on December 13, 2012, 10:47:44 PM
Blue.

Also, let's not forget that Platimun brought forth the, moderately altered, return of the infamous Battle Frontier. The new frontier does also seem fairly well improved compared to Emerald's Frontier. Most of the facilities in E-Frontier focused secondarily on luck (such as the Palace, Pyramid, and especially the Pike.) P-Frontier's facilities focus much more on the concept of battle: Tower is standard battling, Castle is the same as Tower but with an "up-grading" gimmick and no hold-items, Hall is an endurance game of 170 duel battles using any one "move colorful" Pokemon throughout, Arcade being the easiest is easily manipulated with good timing of the reel, and Factory is more ferocious with the inclusion of the new generation of Pokemon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on December 13, 2012, 10:58:21 PM
Quote from: "Yellow Devil"
I still prefer R/S/E
12/10 man of the year :ugeek:




I started with Blue but I still love Hoenn the most of all

maybe it's because I haven't BW2 hard enough but still 3rd Gen was damn good
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on December 13, 2012, 11:02:19 PM
Sapphire.
It took me a while to actually start playing dose video games
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on December 14, 2012, 12:02:43 AM
Cant tell if I played Stadium or Yellow first. Even when I legitimately own both games and they still work like a charm.

I think I remembered I only got to Pewter City and ragequited on failing to defeat Brock. And messing around with rentals with Stadium.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on December 14, 2012, 02:17:11 AM
Red was my first Pakemanz game

and to this day Charizard is one of my all-time favorite Pokemon~
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on December 14, 2012, 03:38:44 AM
My first Pokemon game was Red, then Blue, then Yellow, then Gold, then Crystal, then Sapphire, then Ruby, then Leaf Green, then Emerald, then Fire Red, then Pearl, then White, then Soul Silver, then Platinum... Then Black 2.


Oh my. I seem to have played them rather in order. I've been a fan of the series ever since I was six though.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on December 14, 2012, 07:12:25 PM
So technically you were trying every version except for Silver, Diamond, HeartGold, Black, and White 2.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on December 14, 2012, 07:47:07 PM
That would be correct. Although at this point I have played through Silver and Heartgold.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on December 14, 2012, 07:54:11 PM
Speaking of Heart Gold, I'm rather envious of Ivory at the moment because I realize now I'm going to have to deal with Lugia and the Whirlpool Islands.

I could never figure that place out as a kid and I still can't.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on December 14, 2012, 07:58:27 PM
Me neither Llama, me neither. But I mostly chose Heart Gold due to having the most amount of version exclusive Pokemon that I like. Except Ninetales, I wish I had Ninetales.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: brotoad on December 17, 2012, 03:29:03 PM
Probably an obvious question to ask but

What is your favourite Pokemon?

Mine is...
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on December 17, 2012, 05:10:41 PM
My avatar should answer that question
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on December 17, 2012, 05:23:11 PM
I'm lost in whose my's absolute favorite. REALLY.

I like Eevee and his family and all, but jeez not exactly my most favorite Pokemon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on December 17, 2012, 05:36:45 PM
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on December 17, 2012, 05:46:18 PM
Mine is Mawile.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on December 17, 2012, 06:45:20 PM
I do like trios a lot. Namely, the legendary golems and the elemental monkeys.

Also Scolipede is a cool guy.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on December 17, 2012, 07:43:44 PM
Quote from: "Yellow Devil"
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Same here!
Magneton and Zapdos are other close favorites too.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on December 17, 2012, 07:51:51 PM
I honestly can't decide on any one Pokemon I love. I love a bunch of them for various reasons.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on December 17, 2012, 07:54:12 PM
My taste has changed throughout the years, though my current favorite is Claydol because of his amazing movepool and design.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on December 17, 2012, 09:15:35 PM
Quote from: "brotoad"
Probably an obvious question to ask but

What is your favourite Pokemon?

Mine is...
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BROFIST COMBO
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on December 20, 2012, 01:19:02 AM
Read the following log and be amazed

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on December 20, 2012, 01:29:56 AM
I just made it to round three on a Pokemon ONline 1v1 tourney with a level 1 magnemite.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: VirusNinja on December 20, 2012, 01:51:55 AM
Quote from: "Tengu and Tango"
I just made it to round three on a Pokemon ONline 1v1 tourney with a level 1 magnemite.

you're MLG

no one can beat you
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on December 20, 2012, 03:09:39 AM
Too many but I can make a small list in no particular order:
Bisharp
Golurk
Grovile
Porygon Z
Gallade
Metagross
Beeyeehem
Hitmonlee
Lucario
Gliscore
AND MANY MORE!!!
Call now, offer ends when this series ends!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on December 20, 2012, 05:09:07 PM
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Magnagate and the Infinite Labyrinth (called Gates to Infinity, in U.S.) is due to release on March 24th. 2013.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on December 20, 2012, 05:26:52 PM
Awesome.  I just hope that they bring back the personalized quotes from the original.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on December 22, 2012, 07:13:34 PM
Getting a hard copy of B/W2 for christmas finally along with a 3DS. Joyous online play.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on December 29, 2012, 11:21:04 PM
the adventures of SMASHBRO TURNING ON A GAME

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I don't know what starter to pick that isn't Snivy
please help
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on December 29, 2012, 11:27:33 PM
Just pick Tepig. And drop him for like Mareep or something.

That's how I did it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on December 30, 2012, 06:01:14 PM
Okay so I played White 2 while I was away and finished with Serperior, Arcanine, Excadrill, Golurk and N's Zoroark (and a Surfing Pelipper)!

It was the best Pokemon game I have ever played but I still hate every Pokemon introduced in Gen 5...

Excluding Golurk
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on December 30, 2012, 06:28:04 PM
Hey, I had Pelipper too. Mine was Shiny.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on December 31, 2012, 03:06:17 AM
I've been planning, on and off, on a challenge for getting the "Type Champ" Medals (Beating the Pokemon League using only one common type of Pokemon.) I'm throwing these rules into it, lemme me know if I'm over-doing it in some way:

Only Pokemon from the Unova reigon.
3 Pokemon only.
Only Pokemon obtained from the wild, so no interactable Legendaries/Pseudo-Legendaries. (Since I'm using Black2, no Reuniclus, Lilligant, or Braviary)
No trading.
No move tutor moves.
No egg moves or breeding of any kind.
Hidden Abilities can be used but only through the Hidden Grottos or by other in-game means.
No healing items, unless they're hold items.
Challenge Mode on.

For Normal-Type Champ, I have Stoutland, Bouffalant, and Unfezant.
The other options being Watchog, Audino, Cincinno, and Sawsbuck.
No Braviary sinse I'm using Black 2.

Stoutland has Ice Fang, Crunch, Giga Impact and Reversal with Intimidate.
Bouffalant has Revenge, Megahorn, Thrash, and Swords Dange with Sap Sipper
Unfezant has Facade, Sky Attack, Roost, and Detect with Big Pecks.

I haven't given any though to what I want to use for items. Possibly gonna give Bouffalant a Persim Berry. I could capture a different Bouffalant with Reckless if that seems to be a more prominent choice.

For the time being, I'm working on traing the three up to Level 100, albeit at a fairly slow, on/off pace.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on December 31, 2012, 03:28:15 AM
I must say, I love Porygon-Z.  It's simply astounding.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on December 31, 2012, 04:09:45 AM
It has really good special attack, which is uncommon for normal types. Makes it a good sweeper.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on December 31, 2012, 04:27:25 AM
That it is.

So lately in PO I've been meeting a lot of Calm Mind sweepers.  Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on December 31, 2012, 04:30:03 AM
Depends on the Tier I suppose. Personally I recommend Mr. Mime with a Focus Sash, and Psychic, Calm Mind, Baton Pass, and Focus Blast. He works as a decent calm mind user and a baton passer. I personally baton pass to Regice.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on December 31, 2012, 04:03:08 PM
And than there's also Critical Hits.

THEY CAN RUIN ANYONE'S GAMES
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: WheelieCarbonate on December 31, 2012, 09:04:45 PM
Quote from: "Galactan"
That it is.

So lately in PO I've been meeting a lot of Calm Mind sweepers.  Any suggestions?
If you want to counter them, get a Blissey (for OU) or a Regice (for UU). I mostly play UU so i don't know what to use for OU other then blissey
and if you want to do it yourself, i would HIGHLY reccomend using either a Jirachi, Azelf, or Alakazam.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on December 31, 2012, 09:35:33 PM
You could also use whirlwind and stuff like that to kick em out.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on December 31, 2012, 09:43:47 PM
Oh yeah, Haze is really helpful too.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on January 01, 2013, 11:58:23 PM
Or Phaze'em. Ditto would be a fun choice too! :p
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LeafBlade on January 03, 2013, 01:19:07 AM
I personally prefer Clear Smog
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on January 05, 2013, 12:35:19 AM


This is awesome!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on January 05, 2013, 12:41:52 AM
Not really. It looks like crap.

Most notably though
Gen 2 exteriors, Gen 3 interiors, Gen 4 People sprites, Gen 5 Pokemon sprites. The environment itself is Gen 2 Johto. It's such a giant mishmash of styles it looks awful.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on January 05, 2013, 12:43:38 AM
This looks really poorly made. Everything about it right up to the battle arena. It looks REALLY sloppy. If it was fixed up I'd say it has potential.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on January 05, 2013, 02:49:00 AM
Quote from: "Ivory"
Not really. It looks like crap.

Most notably though
Gen 2 exteriors, Gen 3 interiors, Gen 4 People sprites, Gen 5 Pokemon sprites. The environment itself is Gen 2 Johto. It's such a giant mishmash of styles it looks awful.

Quote from: "Tengu and Tango"
This looks really poorly made. Everything about it right up to the battle arena. It looks REALLY sloppy. If it was fixed up I'd say it has potential.

Welp, I only watched the first minute of this (due to irl stuff) so I see what you mean about sloppy and the battle scene looks pretty bad as well...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on January 05, 2013, 03:26:48 AM
I kinda like the 3D-ish look of Johto, but the Gen 4/5 sprites ruin it. Oh yeah the battle scene appears very slow and all, it actually makes Generation IV look fast.

Also why Kanto starters in a GSC clone/remake?  I mean Kanto is in GSC, and you can get your favorite Kanto starter in HGSS as a postgame thing. I mean if they wanted Kanto starters, than they might as well just remade Kanto for the 500th time. Even though Kanto is being remade in this fangame because of that's how Gen 2 was.

I think it's just as worthwhile as PokčMMO. Also for fangames, does anyone know any with fanmade Pokčmon and is completed/beta?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on January 07, 2013, 02:57:52 AM
So I recently found that Swoobat is a very effective Pokemon, even when used in the OU tier.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on January 07, 2013, 03:03:38 AM
Is it simple calm mind + stored power?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on January 07, 2013, 03:08:34 AM
Teirs. They don't actually tell if a Pokčmon's great or bad at competitive battling. It just says really says on how frequent they used it is or suiting for certain standards.

Pokčmon in general got their own potential and stuff. Even though there are still Pokčmon that give you "it sucks" notion.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on January 07, 2013, 03:36:58 AM
Quote from: "Ivory"
Is it simple calm mind + stored power?

Yeah, along with Substitute. Funny thing, usually only getting off one calm mind will ensure that stored power takes out everything.

On top of that, Woobat is one of the few Pokemon you can catch in-game with their hidden ability without using the Dream World.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on January 07, 2013, 04:39:33 PM
I'd say there are better pokemon that can do the same thing but for in-game stuff Swoobat's pretty good.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on January 07, 2013, 05:12:41 PM
What? No other pokemon with Simple gets stored power. Sigilyph while having a better Sp Attack, takes a considerable more amount of time to power up stored power to deadly levels. And Moody is banned to Smeargle can't abuse it in smogon meta.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on January 07, 2013, 07:19:03 PM
I actually had someone use an Audino so they could have it use Simple Beam on a Sigilyph in a Double Battle.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on January 07, 2013, 07:46:46 PM
I was just about to say Sigilyph, about the simple ability ... to be honest I thought it was banned  :? of course now I now differently    ... I still think Sigilyph would be better in the long run ... or even as an alternative Reuniclus.

EDIT: and yeah simple beam is always irritatingly good :L
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: brotoad on January 08, 2013, 11:36:12 AM
Pokemon X and Y announced for 3DS!



Froakie confirmed for best.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on January 08, 2013, 04:58:37 PM
Yes, Froakie is clearly superior. also 3D models aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

My only question is who plans on getting the rad moose over the flaming bird of death~?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on January 08, 2013, 05:36:09 PM
Quote from: "brotoad"
Pokemon X and Y announced for 3DS!
oh are you kidding me I JUST GOT WHITE 2.


Also I have to disagree, I'll probably pick up Fennekin. Don't mind me, it's my Fire-type bias speaking. :ugeek:
the names are pretty dumb though
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on January 08, 2013, 05:58:33 PM
I am getting the fire-type because I love foxes.
Also the deer legendary thing looks like a Ragelope from Etrian Odyssey
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LeafBlade on January 08, 2013, 06:08:14 PM
Is there a projected release date?
Title: I am excited.
Post by: Ivory on January 08, 2013, 06:11:16 PM
October this year. International Release.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on January 08, 2013, 06:11:42 PM
Projected for October worldwide release

Edit: Darn you Ivory
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on January 08, 2013, 06:23:01 PM
I don't like the legendaries

ALSO ROLLERSKATES YEAAAAAAAAAAAA

(http://i.imgflip.com/d4p9.gif)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on January 08, 2013, 07:50:05 PM
I'm also a bit distressed on how quickly they're making new, official, Pokemon games. Wasn't Black 2/White 2 just released LAST October? They should do an official release at least every two years, IMO. I'm gonna hold off on buying Y and wait until Z/Y2 comes out...possibly.
Title: it's sarcasm
Post by: Korby on January 08, 2013, 08:19:24 PM
I like the names, I like the new artstyle, I like the female protagonist(such cute clothes!), and I like all the pokemon we've been introduced to so far.

I guess that makes me the only fan who does, eh?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on January 08, 2013, 08:21:20 PM
Quote from: "Yellow Devil"
ALSO ROLLERSKATES YEAAAAAAAAAAAA

(http://i.imgflip.com/d4p9.gif)

That was the best part

LAN LIVES ON

Edit: The more I look at him, the more I'm starting to like Chespin

Aaaaaa October is gonna be a while ;-;
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: brotoad on January 08, 2013, 08:38:01 PM
When it comes out, Black and White will be 2 years old so I think the release date is fine!

Having these come so soon is most likely just a result of wanting to get some pokemon on 3DS!
Starting the 3DS era with Ruby/Sapphire remakes would have been weird, I'm sure they'll come eventually though!

I actually think the starters are all really lovely as well as the legends, so you're not alone Korby!

I am just hoping for customisable trainers, it would be a really good idea given the 3DS has far better social features than the DS, so an in game avatar would make sense here!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on January 08, 2013, 08:38:53 PM
ITS 3D TIME LIKE FINALLY

And these Pokemon actually look really great.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on January 08, 2013, 08:53:54 PM
I'd hope to see an Emerald remake with these new 3d graphics.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on January 08, 2013, 08:57:22 PM
Technically the Hoenn remakes are supposed to be made before this if they were going in pattern ... The engine on which Black and White 2 was made was supposed to have Hoenn.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on January 08, 2013, 09:05:37 PM
Gen 5 was kinda too short, and maybe limited for what you can for Hoenn.

I wonder what Gen 6 had for promise. And it's personally intriguing on what else is there.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on January 08, 2013, 09:09:40 PM
That and there's a new director of Pokemon and stuff.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on January 08, 2013, 09:18:29 PM
Hyes.  I can't wait to get this.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on January 08, 2013, 09:35:26 PM
Quote from: "Yellow Devil"
ALSO ROLLERSKATES YEAAAAAAAAAAAA

(http://i.imgflip.com/d4p9.gif)

GOD DAMN IT YES

The only one I'm not too fond of is Chespin, though I even like him more than the Gen V starters!

When it comes down to it I'll probably get Fennekin and Y, but I'd also love to get X and the other two as well. I hope the battle animations won't be painfully slow, but it doesn't seem like it'll be that way.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on January 08, 2013, 10:03:23 PM
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A fully 3D Game for pokemon?! Good grief! Shut up and take my money, gamefreak!

Also, I'm getting Fennekin. I've always like the fire types.
except of course, tepig
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on January 08, 2013, 10:13:16 PM
Quote from: "Sora"
Quote from: "Yellow Devil"
ALSO ROLLERSKATES YEAAAAAAAAAAAA

(http://i.imgflip.com/d4p9.gif)

That was the best part

LAN LIVES ON

I'm now going to be named Lan if you don't mind :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on January 08, 2013, 10:25:18 PM
Grass/Dark
Fire/Psychic
Water/Fighting

GAMEFREAK. WHAT YOU DID THERE. I SEE IT.

Considering that's really the typing. Japanese and all.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on January 08, 2013, 10:29:15 PM
The grass guy looks pretty damn happy, even if I can't tell what it's supposed to be.
Fire Fox (WHOA) is pretty cool
Water Toad looks kinda meh so far. But who knows?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on January 08, 2013, 10:35:24 PM
Oh man, I want Cacnea for a starter!

I might end up getting Chespin after all.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on January 08, 2013, 10:37:52 PM
Quote from: "Ivory"
Grass/Dark
Fire/Psychic
Water/Fighting

GAMEFREAK. WHAT YOU DID THERE. I SEE IT.

Considering that's really the typing. Japanese and all.

Rip weakness triangle 1996-2013
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Orange juice :l on January 08, 2013, 10:45:04 PM
Gen 4 already killed it off

Empoleon takes neutral to fire and grass (other maintypes), and 2x from fighting and ground (other subtypes) Almost balanced on its own, but...
Infernape takes 1/2 to grass and steel and 2x to water and ground
Torterra takes neutral to grass, steel and water, 2x to fire, 4x to ice assuming Empoleon feels like packing it

ALL OF THEM ARE STRONG AGAINST ALL THE OTHERS
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on January 08, 2013, 11:32:49 PM
So every starter has some degree of advantage over the other. Interesting...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: brotoad on January 09, 2013, 05:04:20 PM
Are their secondary types confirmed? I can totally see it in their design, but I also have a feeling they could stay monotyped?
Title: A side of me you'll rarely ever see
Post by: ice on January 09, 2013, 09:07:38 PM
(http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss180/iceblade10/Chespincombobreaker_zps9120636f.png)
need I say more. Buy yeah, just saw the new game, glad to see they're finally making the move from sprites to full 3d, and after seeing the starters, well...

Warning, massive fangirl moment
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Ahem... fantard moment aside, I'm looking forward to its release (hopefully will actually be able to afford it by the time it comes out)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on January 09, 2013, 09:20:43 PM
I'm starting to warm up to Xerneas, I might end up getting X after all.

Yveltal's not bad either, though her name is hell to pronounce.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on January 09, 2013, 09:23:57 PM
I rather wait to see what the version exclusives are or any other plot related differences before deciding.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on January 09, 2013, 09:24:55 PM
I still don't like either of them. I'd take X a little more seriously if it wasn't Cobalion with neon antlers, and I'd take Y a little more seriously if it wasn't so thin and flappy. Although for the record I prefer Y.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on January 09, 2013, 09:31:32 PM
I'm probably just going pick a random version and starter.

I don't actually mind the newest starters and legendaries. I'm more curious on what particularly is new in store for Gen 6.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on January 09, 2013, 09:37:29 PM
I've always been 100% water starter.
Froakie for starter of the year 2013
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on January 10, 2013, 02:56:54 AM
The names of the legendary Pokemon in 6th gen are confirmed as Yveltal and Xerneas
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on January 10, 2013, 03:01:37 AM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
I'm starting to warm up to Xerneas, I might end up getting X after all.

Yveltal's not bad either, though her name is hell to pronounce.

Llama already mentioned them = w=
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on January 10, 2013, 03:03:42 AM
"Evil Tall" isn't that hard to pronounce.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on January 10, 2013, 03:06:39 AM
I find them easy and fluent to pronounce like every other Pokčmon. If they thought it was hard to pronounce, than they might as well come up with a different english name.

Though I admit it's tricky to remember their names. Can't blame them really for being recently shown to public.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on January 10, 2013, 03:24:51 AM
Oh, my bad. I didn't realize a whole page was posted within the last few hours that I checked this thread.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on January 11, 2013, 10:45:21 PM
I was expecting Pokemon Brown first :geek:

I'll admit that the legendaries look goofy but I like the starters! Can't wait to see the new stuff for this game.

however, I can't exactly show joy at the number of Pokemon pushing the 750 mark...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: brotoad on January 13, 2013, 01:31:44 PM
I think they are my favourite legendary pair so far, let me explain why!

X and Y don't make much sense from a story perspective if you think of them as the axis of a 3D space, so within the game universe, being named after chromosomes makes a lot more sense!

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18b8kzanr91iyjpg/xlarge.jpg)

The vein like markings on Yveltal, and the colours of Xerneas's antlers also seem to invoke this.

Their shilhouettes also represent the spine going up to the brain for Xerneas, and a torso for Yveltal.

Perhaphs these legendaries will have something to do with the origin or structure of all pokemon?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on January 14, 2013, 07:57:03 AM
Weeeeee~ I caught a shiny Growlithe in Heart Gold. I named her Justice and she will be my faithful companion through my adventures and more to come. Her nature is serious, which pretty decent all things considered.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on January 14, 2013, 05:30:49 PM
okay I know I'm probably super late about this but
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on January 14, 2013, 06:22:48 PM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on January 14, 2013, 06:33:04 PM
Quote from: "Ivory"
I caught a shiny Growlithe in Heart Gold.
You lucky ducky, Arcanine is one of my favorite Pokemon ;-;

On another note, is it bad in my BW2 team I'm trying to seriously have a Castform in it?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on January 14, 2013, 07:58:57 PM
First off, congratulations Ivory~ I really wish I had some decent shinies like that. Best thing I encountered naturally was a Bidoof.  :|

Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
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If he likes Palkia, he has rights that allow him to use Palkia. He plays the game how he wants to play it, and you play the game you want to play it. Don't go bashing his opinion because it isn't yours. I'd use a Dialga if I wanted, because I like Dialga. At the same time I'd use a Vespiquen if I want, because I like Vespiquen. Pokemon is a subjective game filled with subjective experiences. You don't have a right to define beauty, nor do you have a right to define what is and what isn't a viable way to experience the game. Using Blaziken isn't cheating, why should Palkia be?

Also don't worry Sora, I'm sure I'll have one silly Pokemon to drag to the E4 too~
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on January 14, 2013, 09:13:03 PM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
Best thing I encountered naturally was a Bidoof.  :|

Oh man, Llama, are you serious

If you still have it, I will literally trade you my shiny Arbok for it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on January 14, 2013, 09:20:25 PM
Unfortunately it's a Bibarel now, I'm sorry to disappoint. I really want the shiny charm so that I can find some more shinies when I get some more Pokemon up to battling speed.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on January 14, 2013, 09:54:02 PM
I've been playing Pokemons for 8ish years now, and I'm still on the "Never seen a Shiny" boat.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on January 14, 2013, 09:58:28 PM
I've seen so many shinies in my years playing pokemon that I've lost track at this point. My first ever non-forced shiny was a Koffing on Gold version. Also the Raikou and that file was shiny, but I killed it. On white 2 I have a great deal of shinies also, but a lot of these were traded from another player.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on January 14, 2013, 10:01:11 PM
I saw one Shiny Numel that I killed
And I saw one Shiny Psyduck that I killed

:|
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: GameAndWatcher on January 14, 2013, 10:24:04 PM
Aside from that forced Shiny Gyrados in the Lake of Rage, I have never encountered a shiny Pokemon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on January 14, 2013, 10:51:56 PM
Never actually encountered one. But I got some from GTS Negotiations from trading a bunch of Eevees. Treecko, Pignite, Dialga, and uh....that's all?

And I tried to get a shiny Ho-Oh through the soft reset trick, but my SoulSilver's savecart had to stop working on me. :(
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on January 14, 2013, 11:49:06 PM
I don't really trust the GTS to have legit shinies.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on January 14, 2013, 11:56:41 PM
And thats one particular reason why I dont go to GTS nowadays.

Sure wish I can find more shinies.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on January 15, 2013, 12:47:18 AM
Reminds me of a Shiny Solrock I got off the GTS that dirt cheap but had downright abominable stats.

I used to use Feebas GTS monopoly for means of getting good Pokemon at high levels, but Black / White made them very easy to find and my strategies won't work again until I'm certain Gen VI won't have Feebas that literally just jump out at you. Got a level 77 Luxray from that place and it downright rocked.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on January 15, 2013, 02:02:56 AM
Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
that's cheating
Dream World gives you Tornadus within minutes of starting it for the first time

if people wanted to buy DLC for their Pokemon games they should be able to break it to the highest extent of the law

Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
that's overpowered and using ubers
wanting it to match =/= using Palkia

honestly I think Palkia is pretty silly but I WANT THINGS TO MAAAAAAAATCH
IF ONE DOESN'T MATCH NONE OF THEM MATCH AND THEN I WON'T HAVE A COMPLETE SET
THE SET MUST BE PERFECTLY PRESERVED FOR MY SANITY TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY BALANCE



to be honest they're all sitting in the PC except for Tornadus
he's green and purple and is a bird with a moustache so I named him Korby and we go on adventures together

but yeah I mean just imagine
Lv. 10, Lv. 10, Lv. 10, Lv. 10, Lv. 15 AAAAAAAAAAAUGH WHY

Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
Got a level 77 Luxray from that place and it downright rocked.
Oh man. GTS Negotiations is the coolest shit in the world.

When I first started playing White1, I used the Negotiations to try and trade some things I picked up. Mainly, it's because I figured out you could get monkeys in the forest by Nacrene and wanted to trade them for things I didn't have. Yes, the general "kids on the internet are selfish twats" rule applies (oh your entire PC is shit... oh wait that's a Zekrom OH MY GOD MASSIVE BONER let me trade you now) but here and there you can find generally nice people.

True story, true story, I traded a Pansear for a Geodude on GTS Negotiations. And it felt freakin' amazing.

Really, just doing ordinary trades like that is much more satisfying than being punched in the face with shinies or Ubers. Remembering the kindness I had seen when I was a novice Trainer, I returned to the GTS Negotiations after clearing the game and did a few trades of my own. Most people wanted elemental monkeys or dragons like Axew and Deino, but the highlight of the day was swapping a Rain Dance Lombre I imported from Emerald for a Scrappy Kangaskhan at level 44.

I just wish Nintendo would stop holding everyone's hand at give us some mic chat already. Or, at the least, you could toss in a bunch of phrases like Mario Kart 7. Having to communicate with only four phrases (and emoticons at that) gets frustrating fairly quickly. Besides the shortcomings though, I'd recommend GTS Negotiations to you guys. If you find a pre-teen doucher, don't give up and try again. Eventually you'll find someone like you who just wants a few simple trades to make their day.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on January 15, 2013, 10:00:34 PM
So the starters are all pure typed.

Well, god damn it. That makes 4 pure water type starters now.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on January 15, 2013, 10:02:49 PM
They are? Where did you hear that from?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on January 15, 2013, 10:04:03 PM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
So the starters are all pure typed.

Well, god damn it. That makes 4 pure water type starters now.

Did they confirm the evolutions are also pure typed?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on January 15, 2013, 10:05:18 PM
Quote from: "Serebii"
Nintendo has sent out some new details regarding Pokémon X & Y. Specifically, it has confirmed that the types of Chespin, Fennekin and Froakie will be pure Grass, Fire and Water respectively. In addition to that, they have released six direct feed screenshots of the Pokémon in battle, which have been added to our screenshot page. Click the image to go to our page

Here (http://serebii.net/index2.shtml)

Hadn't even considered that, Freeman. Time will tell, hopefully.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on January 15, 2013, 10:10:20 PM
Well, the base forms are always mono types. So I guess unless they clarify or show the final forms, we can't be certain.

Sans Bulbasaur.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on January 15, 2013, 10:13:29 PM
Hey atleast Johto don't feel alone in pure typing.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on January 16, 2013, 12:26:08 AM
I pray for a legit, Dark-type Gym...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on January 16, 2013, 12:31:51 AM
a bit of speculation...
I'm REALLY hoping secret bases get brought back in this game, but with a twist. They can be found by anyone at all, and via streetpass. That would be beyond epic...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on January 16, 2013, 12:37:56 AM
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Seriously, though, having secret bases in X and Y would be the best thing ever~
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on January 16, 2013, 01:33:09 AM
i kinda felt the secret base thing with Sinnoh wasn't exactly satisfying. It was a really neat concept.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: -FiniteZero- on January 16, 2013, 08:24:39 AM
Imma leave this here.

http://www.indiedb.com/games/pokmon-3d (http://www.indiedb.com/games/pokmon-3d)

In any case, while this game does seem interesting, it's gonna be a long while before I get a 3DS.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on January 16, 2013, 02:38:31 PM
it's been mentioned and bashed because it looks bad
I forget where though so w/e
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: -FiniteZero- on January 16, 2013, 03:41:38 PM
Ah. Oh well.

I personally think it looks awesome. :
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on January 17, 2013, 04:18:50 PM
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj107/MaxPower7137/oneday_zpsd55fffcf.png)

Does anyone want a Wailmer? I've bred a load with different natures, IVs and abilities and I was wondering if anyone wanted one. They're all level 1 and haven't been EV trained. THEY MAY BE NU, BUT THEY'RE STILL THE BEST TO ME!

(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj107/MaxPower7137/twoday_zpsa68aeca0.png)

One day I will possess a Shiny Wailmer! ONE DAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on January 17, 2013, 08:46:40 PM
personally I'd love a Wailmer got a Wailmer



oh if anyone wants Dream Radar things feel free to pester me, I have like three boxes filled with this junk

Telepathy Munna
Cloud Nine Swablu
Contrary Shuckle
Prankster Riolu (evolves into Justified Lucario)
Friend Guard Igglybuff
Tinted Lens Hoothoot
Light Metal Beldum
Regenerator Slowpoke



I had to get all this stuff to get my Level 10 Landorus so you'll be doing me a favor by taking it
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on January 17, 2013, 08:49:41 PM
I may take you up on that Beldum offer.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on January 17, 2013, 09:01:14 PM
Oh god I love the Abyssal Ruins my wallet will never be the same ever again.

I'd personally want a Slowpoke, as my Slowpoke in SS's destined to be a Slowking and I need a Slowbro.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on January 21, 2013, 02:01:54 AM
So just curious, are any of you joining the January International Wifi Competition? I entered a team for it and testing it out on random matchup, I've been accumulating quite a few wins with it.

The 128 players with the highest amount of points in each regional division are eligible to receive a travel prize to wherever the world championships are being held this year (I think hawaii) And anyone who gets that far gets some really nifty event pokemon.


Also all entrants get a free Jaboca berry so it's worth a try anyway.


You register on Pokemon Global Link, and the info is here.

http://pglhelp.pokemon.com/en/gbu/2013_ ... index.html (http://pglhelp.pokemon.com/en/gbu/2013_International_Jan/index.html)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on January 31, 2013, 10:11:58 PM
Well, I finished my Heart Gold run. This time doing all the stuff and hitting all the places I never went to last time.

I don't really have much to say on the game. It was a huge huge huge improvement over DPt and I'll forever miss Pokemon following me. Though one thing I do have to say is I was forever bothered by how crappy the level scale. Once I beat Morty, I did the lake of rage and that part of the game before going to Olivine. It wasn't even remotely more difficult because all the wild Pokemon and trainer levels stay in the same range the entire time until you move on to the Ice Path. Except Red. Red is the only one who actually gave me any real trouble. Though that should been expected.

My run requirement was simply that I had to catch every legendary Pokemon in the game I could catch. Sans Rayquaza cause I have no way to get a SS Groudon to my cart as the DS Lite can't connect to WPA networks. And to catch Kyogre, it involved beating Red which involves getting all the badges of Kanto. So in any case, I got everything I wanted to do done. Also, I never realized just how stupidly OP Heavy Balls really were. But geez they caught Kyogre like it was nothing. +30 catch rate.

If anyone is interested, my HG team was
Lorianne - Meganium ?
Malady - Mismagius ?
Locke - Weavile ?
Zathos - Crobat ?
Angel - Lanturn ?
Justice - Shiny Arcanine ?

Special thanks to Sandshrew and Golduck for being very good HM Slaves. And my Furret that was on my team but ended up getting replaced by my shiny Arcanine.


Next up is White 2 on Expert! I'm skipping White 1 because I want to be able to take a break from Pokemon before XY comes out.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on February 03, 2013, 05:43:58 PM
After a lot of trial and error I managed to make Watchog work as a sweeper. I am proud.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on February 05, 2013, 07:40:57 PM
Sorry for the double post, but I caught a Shiny Bidoof shortly after collecting the first gym badge on Platinum. I was going to give it to YD, but he couldn't get his DS's internet working so yeah.


I don't want the thing so if you want it, just let me know.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: WheelieCarbonate on February 05, 2013, 08:36:43 PM
Quote from: "Tengu and Tango"
Sorry for the double post, but I caught a Shiny Bidoof shortly after collecting the first gym badge on Platinum. I was going to give it to YD, but he couldn't get his DS's internet working so yeah.


I don't want the thing so if you want it, just let me know.
As long as you rename it to pogo i'll take it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Colonel ServBot on February 05, 2013, 08:49:53 PM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
Oh god I love the Abyssal Ruins my wallet will never be the same ever again.

I'd personally want a Slowpoke, as my Slowpoke in SS's destined to be a Slowking and I need a Slowbro.
Ahh, I remember the old times.
Slowpoke was actually my first Pokemon card.
Memories.... :roll:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 05, 2013, 09:39:48 PM
Quote from: "Tengu and Tango"
Sorry for the double post, but I caught a Shiny Bidoof shortly after collecting the first gym badge on Platinum. I was going to give it to YD, but he couldn't get his DS's internet working so yeah.


I don't want the thing so if you want it, just let me know.

If you want a Shiny Arbok then Sora's interested.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on February 05, 2013, 10:44:53 PM
Okay so really freakish thing happened. I gave it to swiss, and then about three or four wild battles later i found another one.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: VGS2 on February 06, 2013, 01:10:14 AM
Quote from: "Tengu and Tango"
Okay so really freakish thing happened. I gave it to swiss, and then about three or four wild battles later i found another one.
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Seriously though, you lucky sod! The only shiny I've ever gotten was from randomly headbutting a tree one day because I felt like it.
It was a pokémon I was wanting (Ariados), and I was lucky not to kill it after a crit, admittedly, but still!

What's your secret?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on February 06, 2013, 03:27:13 AM
I've had luck with shinies as far back as I can remember. It all started on Pokemon Gold version when I was 10 years old, and the Raikou on that file was shiny, but not knowing what it was, I killed it. Since then I've gotten more than one shiny on every generation except gen 3. I've never gotten a shiny on a gen 3 game. (At least I don't think I have)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Arceus on February 06, 2013, 08:14:10 PM
(http://imageshack.us/a/img43/3302/uniximposterditto.png)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img560/7962/ididit4lulz.png)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: GameAndWatcher on February 06, 2013, 08:22:19 PM
The only thing that is inaccurate is the nature, otherwise it was hilarious!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: VGS2 on February 07, 2013, 06:42:13 PM
Quote from: "Arceus"
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Haha, oh god, it all makes sense!  :shock:
Damn, I really wanted a Ditto with imposter too. I hope Unix comes on again so I can capture him.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tfp BreakDown on February 12, 2013, 01:22:13 PM
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Well lookie what was just revealed
Title: why couldn't we at least get a more manly Eevee form
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 12, 2013, 02:04:15 PM
the thing that upsets me the most is probably the silliest thing in the world but




it has Victini eyes instead of the usual chestnut pointed oval eyes the other Eevee forms have
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on February 12, 2013, 03:39:52 PM
I wonder what type i t is...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 12, 2013, 04:21:26 PM
ASFD
Do we seriously need an 8th evolution?

Nicknaming it, Candyeon. I'm guessing the type could be Fighting or Flying. It resembles normal too.

Please don't tell me if there's a counterpart to this evolution.
I wish I can read Japanese.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: VGS2 on February 12, 2013, 06:48:33 PM
Guys! What if...
...It's an entirely new type?  :shock:

No idea what kind of type that could be, but still. Food for thought!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on February 12, 2013, 07:08:07 PM
It's the FABULOUS type~
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 12, 2013, 09:27:22 PM
Donut don't you dare ruin this one

It could be just a normal type evolution that doesn't require ridiculous conditions, but thinking how Espeon and Umbreon evolve, not all that likely.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on February 12, 2013, 09:34:20 PM
my best guess is that it's a normal type. It may just be a direct stat upgrade from eevee. Looks nice though :)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on February 12, 2013, 09:43:06 PM
I have a feeling it's going to require a Shiny Stone.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 13, 2013, 12:30:26 AM
Llama: Llama I don't really like it THAT much...yet.

I actually plan to avoid using Eevee the first time I play this game.


Tango: You DO realize the newer Pokemon's evolutions use a method/item that's introduced in the same generation it came in. Because of that being there, it would make sense for why it wasn't possible before.

The same things can apply to the Baby Pokemon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on February 13, 2013, 12:58:00 AM
Too bad pokemon like Lickitung and Piloswine actually already met their evolution requirements in generations before the evolutions were introduced. So that isn't entirely correct.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 13, 2013, 02:14:48 AM
Than again. I say that to most of the Pokemon. But not really every.

I don't get why Move Evolution is even necessary. But for stuff like items, my point still sorta stands.


Still Eevee seems to be the first when it comes with a new evolution method, although shared with other Pokemon yes, but I believed mostly in mind for them.
Hence there's a limit of 5 evolutions per Pokemon in the Gen 3 games (And it was 5 evolutions in Gen 3).
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on February 13, 2013, 02:24:46 AM
If it's a new evolution gimmick to obtain that, then I'm gonna predict that it's a level-up with a specific Pokemon in your party, like Mantyke with Remoraid.

My guess...Skitty.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on February 13, 2013, 03:10:20 AM
Then again, it MAY be a bug type, and for 2 reasons. Ninfia may translate to something like Nympheon (pretty horrible guess in english). Also, its bows, they are shaped like butterflies.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: VGS2 on February 14, 2013, 02:59:57 AM
Quote from: "Yellow Devil"
It's the FABULOUS type~
I support this wholeheartedly! Would probably be OP though...

Oh well, we'll find out soon enough. They're apparantly giving us more info on Sunday!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on February 14, 2013, 02:28:41 PM
So.

How 'bout that Sylveon?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on February 15, 2013, 07:15:07 PM
Quote from: "VGS2"
Quote from: "Yellow Devil"
It's the FABULOUS type~
I support this wholeheartedly! Would probably be OP though...

Oh well, we'll find out soon enough. They're apparantly giving us more info on Sunday!
I also support this, but this would be way too OP...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on February 15, 2013, 07:40:53 PM
Could be a Ghost-type. That seems to be the most likely to me.

Flying-type could work too.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on February 15, 2013, 08:18:29 PM
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/58847_308266892628595_222267259_n.png)
I'm starting to think a light and sound type are more possible to appear. Just an assumption though.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 15, 2013, 08:54:31 PM
I doubt the Light type is really necessary since Electric/Psychic's been there for those Pokemons that involve light.

Although I don't really want another type if we didn't get a Dark Gym yet.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: VGS2 on February 15, 2013, 09:35:14 PM
I honestly have no real idea how Light could work (maybe aside from being an opposite to Dark? I 'unno) but Sound could definitely work!

There are a bunch of mons and moves that could be changed into the Sound type without too much problem (like Kricketune and Hyper Voice, for instance). Quite like the conversion from Gen 1 to Gen 2, where they changed a bunch of moves and mons to Dark and Steel and stuff.
Plus, there's that whole 'Special to Physical and vice versa' thing they had going on for Gen 4.

Besides, we already kinda have an unofficial Sound type already. it's just not very glorified, unless you have a pokeymon with the Soundproof ability, and stuff like that.
So yeah, unless Gamefreak decide to be boring feckers again, it could happen!
I'll be honest though, still wondering what it could be strong and weak to, and whatnot...


...Still hoping for that FABULOUS type though~
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on February 15, 2013, 09:43:33 PM
Keep in mind, Dark is actually called "Evil" in japan. Dark isn't characterized by actual darkness, it's characterized by being underhanded. So a Light type would have to be the opposite of that... and it already exists, the opposite of Dark is the honorable Fighting types.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: VGS2 on February 15, 2013, 09:54:54 PM
Quote from: "Ivory"
Keep in mind, Dark is actually called "Evil" in japan. Dark isn't characterized by actual darkness, it's characterized by being underhanded. So a Light type would have to be the opposite of that... and it already exists, the opposite of Dark is the honorable Fighting types.
Ah right, well, that takes care of that then, I suppose.
If there is a Light type, I suppose it might have to be literal light then? I dunno, it's looking somewhat unlikely to be in at this point, honestly.

Gotta love the Dark types that aren't actually all that evil though, like Absol, Zoroark and Darkrai (kinda).
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on February 15, 2013, 10:00:59 PM
Quote from: "VGS2"
Absol
Disaster

Quote from: "VGS2"
Zoroark
Illusions

Quote from: "VGS3"
and Darkrai
Nightmares

We really do need the FABULOUS type to counteract these meanies :<
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 15, 2013, 11:09:45 PM
I can't really figure out what exactly makes Dark type Pokemon...dark. It appears they got different ways.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 15, 2013, 11:12:59 PM
It's moreso the moves versus the Pokemon themselves. Tell me you've never wanted to scream whenever someone uses Sucker Punch or Nasty Plot.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on February 16, 2013, 12:00:40 AM
Using Simisage, I've made Tengu miserable using Nasty Plot followed with Giga Drain.

Which is funny because sometimes my use of Nasty Plot negates his use of Sucker Punch.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on February 16, 2013, 10:39:54 AM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
It's moreso the moves versus the Pokemon themselves. Tell me you've never wanted to scream whenever someone uses Sucker Punch or Nasty Plot.

I never wanted to scream whenever someone uses Sucker Punch or Nasty Plot.
... Literally, I dont rage like that.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on February 17, 2013, 05:27:01 PM
Quote from: "Gumballtoid"
Which is funny because sometimes my use of Nasty Plot negates his use of Sucker Punch.


Excuse me while Absol and I go to the corner and cry.
Title: OR MY PINSIR
Post by: Orange juice :l on February 17, 2013, 05:38:58 PM
That's nothing compared to what my Bouffalant does to Tengu's Sceptile.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LeafBlade on February 18, 2013, 04:06:16 AM
Sap sipper always fakes out the unaware. I think Heatmor needs more love like a new evolution or something :/
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: VGS2 on February 18, 2013, 05:17:56 AM
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Ahh, ok then. Yeah, I suppose those are kind of evil concepts when ya think about it...
Welp, ya got me there!

Quote from: "Yellow Devil"
We really do need the FABULOUS type to counteract these meanies :<
Yeah, way ahead of ya!
I have constructed what may be the most FABULOUS pokémon yet in order to help~! Dis should vurk!
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on February 18, 2013, 05:20:10 AM
Absol doesn't cause disasters though. Absol tries to warn people of disasters, but because it only appears when disasters happen, Absol gets credited for bringing them. So Absol is still an oddball.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: VGS2 on February 18, 2013, 05:44:30 AM
Well to be fair, from the people in the game's perspective, they used to think that absols actually brought the disasters with them, back in the far old days when superstition was pure science.

That being said, I guess it's kinda odd that they themselves are dark type, even though they ain't doing anything really. So yeah, either they have the world's shittiest self-esteem now because of all those accusations, or nature's just an asshole.
I dunno. Pokémon logic, man.  :?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on February 19, 2013, 06:19:14 PM
I'm beginning to think the new Eeveelution, Sylveon, is a Steel-type, judging from it's name and appearance.

Though various sources claim it's a Flying-type, such as this (http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/382261_222050881253488_1424615403_n.png). Seems more coincidental to me, though. Doesn't prove anything.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 19, 2013, 06:21:30 PM
Quote from: "Gumballtoid"
I'm beginning to think the new Eeveelution, Sylveon, is a Steel-type, judging from it's name and appearance.
considering that Mawile and Jirachi are both Steel types and honestly look nothing like Steel types

I wouldn't say that guess is too far off
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 19, 2013, 07:50:00 PM
I hope not because Flying is one of my least favorite types and having some decent non-Uber Pokemon for it would encourage me to use the type more.

Also Steel types need a time out
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on February 19, 2013, 11:08:16 PM
Clearly Sylveon is going to be a Dragon type. All other eeveelutions were special attack types in Gen 1-3 physical/special thus that leaves Dragon as the only one not accounted for. Clearly Sylveon looks like a dragon eevee.

Though in all honesty, eeveelutions are usually introduced in groups. So I wonder if there is a second eeveelution that will be introduced later. If there isn't a second eeveelution, then I will continue to believe it's really just a normal type.


Also, in that image. Another way to look at it. Top is Gen 1. Middle is Gen 2, Bottom is Gen 4 and Gen 6.
Gasp, busted.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on February 20, 2013, 03:29:59 PM
Although, they're probably just going to whoop out Light type this generation. See how many normal types will become a light type.

Sounds stupid, but there's a possibility. You haven't seen the legendary for X, have you? Well of course you saw it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 20, 2013, 06:06:50 PM
X got a giant moose with antlers with pretty colors
Y got a bird that looks legit evil.

But hey they look better than that genie trio.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on February 20, 2013, 07:07:59 PM
Quote from: "Zerokk"
Although, they're probably just going to whoop out Light type this generation. See how many normal types will become a light type.

Sounds stupid, but there's a possibility. You haven't seen the legendary for X, have you? Well of course you saw it.

I disagree that they will be adding a light type to the game, not as many pokemon would be light types as you would think. When I was considering new types, one of the ideas I had was "Celestial" which was space things with light undertones. That was able to capture far more pokemon than Light alone. Amusing enough, a lot of them were psychics rather than normal, such as Deoxys.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 20, 2013, 07:33:57 PM
SPACE TYPE


if Clefable gets to be Space-type I will knock down an entire house with the impending mega-boner
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 20, 2013, 07:56:40 PM
Although adding types could be a real problem though.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: VGS2 on February 21, 2013, 12:31:03 AM
It'll possibly piss off the super pro, MLG 360, competition tier list OTP guys, but for most of the rest of us, I'd say that it'd make for a rather interesting change!
Besides, every even numbered amount of generations we have seems to change a bunch of stuff around, like Gen 4 swapping a bunch of physical/special moves, and Gen 2 changing everything.

And yeah, that Space type thing crossed my mind a while back too. Though I was calling it the Cosmic Type back then.
'Tis possible! We have enough galactic mons to make it work.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on February 21, 2013, 12:32:35 AM
Possible mono-type candidates for Light-Type
-----------------
Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff
Chansey, Blissey (if most of the Light move would be Status moves)
Mr. Mime
Marreep, Flaaffy, Ampharos
Sunkern, Sunflora
Cherrim (Sunshine Forme)
Audino
Mincinno, Cincinno
Elgyem, Beheeyem

Possible mono-type candidates for a Space-Type
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Clefairy, Clefable
Porygon, Porygon2, Porygon-Z
Mewtwo, Mew
Gardevior
Deoxys
Cresselia
Darkrai
Gothitelle
Reuniclus

If I had to choose between which type I'd favor more, I'd probably side with Light-Type, but we really don't know if they're going to make a new type all because of Sylveon. Although this list only has mono-types, I believe that some of the Pokemon might get a type change. Some possible examples would be making Lantern into a Water/Light-Type, Solrock into a Rock/Light-Type, Lunatone into a Rock/Space-Type. But this is all just an idea and could possible never happen.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: VGS2 on February 21, 2013, 12:37:47 AM
I have to wonder though, move-wise, how would it work?
For the CosmicspacecelestialETtheextraterrestrial Type, there's plenty of moves that could work with it, and many more, such as cosmic power and meteor mash and stuff like that.
But with Light... I dunno, Flash? I can't see it all that much myself, honestly. Unless it was more Holy based, like I said before.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on February 21, 2013, 12:45:45 AM
Simple Beam, Heal Pulse, Recover, Heal Bell, Refresh, Lucky Chant, Morning Sun, Moonlight, Protect, Safeguard, Swift, Flash, Wish.

Space-Type moves might seem a little lacking in the number of possible moves., but Cosmic Power seems like a possible candidate. Meteor Mash might be possible since Clefairy can learn it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on February 21, 2013, 12:48:45 AM
Cosmic is a bit too..

far off.

Then again, seeing steel and rock types, who knows.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on February 21, 2013, 01:34:24 AM
Still I'm not really sure if arguing over something like a new type or a theory/idea would work.

More types can be welcoming, though I'm not entirely sure if it's likely. I mean if they're changing types, can they atleast make some types like Ice have better defense? Or make less resistances to Steel?

It'd probably piss off the competitive players, but I don't know.

Also can they bring back the Berry Plants? I hated on how Unova barely had that many berries to access (Like there's only two places for them), and the idea of introducing Unnerve and Incinerate in the same gen where there's no Berry Plants to access? What madness is this!?  :mad:

We only will know when GameFreak and/or Nintendo tells it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 21, 2013, 06:11:02 AM
Quote from: "DarkAura"
Possible mono-type candidates for Light-Type
-----------------
Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff
Chansey, Blissey (if most of the Light move would be Status moves)
Mr. Mime
Marreep, Flaaffy, Ampharos
Sunkern, Sunflora
Cherrim (Sunshine Forme)
Audino
Mincinno, Cincinno
Elgyem, Beheeyem

Possible mono-type candidates for a Space-Type
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Clefairy, Clefable
Porygon, Porygon2, Porygon-Z
Mewtwo, Mew
Gardevior
Deoxys
Cresselia
Darkrai
Gothitelle
Reuniclus
Elgyem and Beheeyem are freaking ALIENS and they are not good enough for your Space-type list

I see how it is :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on February 21, 2013, 06:34:47 AM
I didn't get to the "Elgyem came from a supposed UFO crash site" part yet. All I remembered from memory was that they used flashes from their tri-coloerd fingers to attack and other stuff.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on February 21, 2013, 04:20:47 PM
Elgyem is literally named "LGM," or Little Green Men, and Beheeyem is "BEM," or Bug-Eyed Monster.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on March 06, 2013, 01:35:59 PM
If anything, the porygons should have been electric types.
Also, anyone here have anything to predict/say about the Gen. 6 starters?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: VGS2 on March 06, 2013, 03:21:11 PM
Well, I guess technically it can be, if you use conversion or something and get lucky.
Still yeah, a new type for the fellow would certainly be interesting enough!

As for the starters, I'm guessing that Froakie will have a big sexy moustache, Chespin will be a big, scary, motherfugging dinosaur armadillo or something along those lines, and Fennekin will be another fire/fighter that stands on its hind legs, because why not.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on March 06, 2013, 05:08:40 PM
I would literally scream as loud as I can if we got yet another fire/fighting. However I'm pretty certain it's going to end up as Fire/Psychic as it fits with Kitsune myths and Pokemon tends to follow that sort of thing.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on March 06, 2013, 05:20:40 PM
I think Froakie becoming a Water/Dark-type would be fairly interesting, though a Grass/Dark-type from Chespin seems almost as likely.

Though Fennekin and Froakie look as if they'll become mono-typed in the end.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 06, 2013, 05:24:31 PM
My main problem with Gen V's starters is how bland their typings were. Nothing was brand new, their stats were pretty damn mediocre anyways, and it came of Gen IV, which had the most unique starters to hit the series. I hate abandoning my starter as well, but come Black 2, I couldn't stand it. Why would I keep my Serperior, the most boring grass starter by far, when you're offering Roserade, Whimsicott, Lilligant, and more? I really hope Gen VI ends up creating some really unique partners instead of just making them for the sake of tradition.

I'd probably scream just as much if either Chespin or Froakie end up monotype
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ? Manibogi ? on March 06, 2013, 05:43:53 PM
I'd punch a wall if Fennekin is revealed to evolve into a Fire/Fighting. As far as Fire/Psychic, they'll probably keep that typing for Victini, to make him somewhat unique, so I doubt any other Pokemon will get it as well, unless maybe another legendary.
Maybe Fire/Ground?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on March 06, 2013, 05:50:08 PM
When do you think there will be a water-fire type?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ? Manibogi ? on March 06, 2013, 05:52:45 PM
Whenever they decide a vapor pokemon is a good idea.
It'll take a while.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 06, 2013, 06:00:33 PM
Mono-Fire Type for Fennekin is cool and all.

But than again, hard to tell really. I rather wait until XY comes as done to know the answer.


But seeing on how GameFreak is tired of featuring Legendary Dragons, I can guess they are tired of using Fire/Fighting for a fully evolved Fire Starter.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on March 06, 2013, 06:12:11 PM
Quote from: "Donutyoshi"
Mono-Fire Type for Fennekin is cool and all.

But than again, hard to tell really. I rather wait until XY comes as done to know the answer.


But seeing on how GameFreak is tired of featuring Legendary Dragons, I can guess they are tired of using Fire/Fighting for a fully evolved Fire Starter.
Hold on, Gamefreak has finally finished with the dragon legend arise? :shock: That would stop such suffering. Also, what do you think the next eeveelutions are going to be type wise? they started it , they should finish it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 06, 2013, 06:13:20 PM
Well I only guess for now.

And there's always those "Psuedo Legendaries" to hit that dragon spot.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on March 06, 2013, 06:15:13 PM
Who here thinks that another dark-ghost will appear (even if legendary)?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: VGS2 on March 06, 2013, 06:37:26 PM
If another one does appear, they should make it have Wonder Guard too, just to piss off everybody.  :p
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on March 06, 2013, 06:49:01 PM
Even so, it can be killed. I have said this to my friends plenty of times, foresight works on them. Just use a fighting type move afterwards. Yes I know of no guard, but I haven't really used it. If you don't think it will work, try it on one without wonder guard.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on March 06, 2013, 06:51:08 PM
Also, any form of indirect damage can put a hamper on their party.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on March 06, 2013, 06:58:14 PM
Does foresight work on them?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on March 06, 2013, 07:22:00 PM
Yeah, not that anyone really uses foresight type moves. Also any pokemon with scrappy can punch the crap out of them with fighting moves. So really, the whole wonder guard dark/ghost thing is overrated. It's not nearly as indestructible as you would think.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on March 06, 2013, 07:22:46 PM
I meant future sight. I couldn't think for a minute
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on March 06, 2013, 07:33:20 PM
Probably better just to list everything that works as of gen 5.

They can be damaged only by status ailments, weather conditions, entry hazards, Struggle, recoil, Life Orb, Sticky Barb, Black Sludge, Rough Skin, Iron Barbs, fixed-damage attacks, after the use of Gastro Acid, Entrainment, Worry Seed, Simple Beam, Foresight, Odor Sleuth or Soak, and by Pokémon with Mold Breaker, Turboblaze, Teravolt, or Scrappy.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on March 06, 2013, 08:48:03 PM
Quote from: "ChaoticChao"
foresight
booooo hiss
Quote from: "Ivory"
Yeah, not that anyone really uses foresight type moves. Also any pokemon with scrappy can punch the crap out of them with fighting moves.
Kangaskhan with Scrappy


oooooh so sexy with Hammer Arm





honestly the best thing for Gen 6 to do would be to make getting IVs less of a butt so people can learn to stop using PokeGen
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on March 07, 2013, 01:15:20 AM
Calculating IVs and EVs are hard to do without a calculator to use. And I'm not grinding the piss out of Black Tower/White Forest or Ev-reducing berries. And before I get back-handed about it: No, I don't use Dream World. The only thing I can promptly do for EV-draining is utilize the Join Avenue, which probably a few people don't know how to properly use. You can pay a trainer, once per day, to level your Pokemon up 16 levels. Besides the point, though, I hope X/Y gives us a way to examine how many Evs/IVs exactly a Pokemon has and/or a better, less tl;dr formulation for Hidden Power.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 07, 2013, 03:05:06 AM
Well the comment on the Pokémon's summary actually tells a subtle hint on the Pokémon's IVs.

There's NPCs that actually tell that stuff for EVs.


I never actually knew Dreamworld could do stuff with EVs actually. Also DarkAura you forgot there's also those items that raise the Pokemon's EVs and items like Macho Brace.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on March 07, 2013, 03:06:42 AM
Two ways you can tell roughly what a Pokemon's IV's are:

The comment of the summary (Like Donut said)

and

Their hidden power type (if you feel like figuring out what type they have)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 07, 2013, 03:10:48 AM
And as far IVs go. You can't simply find the kind you like.

It's either hack or mass breed to get the right nature/IVs.

Honestly I'd rather just be satisfied with what I got with I have for a Pokémon.


So that's why. THAT'S WHY. People use PO and Pokegen for competitive playing. RNG can be an arse, but its what make Pokémon unique from each other, you know.

PokeGen isn't a bad thing really. They're actually against cheating by the way (http://projectpokemon.org/forums/showthread.php?15393-Project-Pok%E9mon-does-NOT-support-CHEATING-(PLEASE-READ)).
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on March 07, 2013, 11:40:03 AM
What is hidden power's formula?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on March 07, 2013, 04:58:15 PM
Hidden Power's Type:
([HP]+[Atk]+[Def]+[Spd]+[SpAtk]+[SpDef])/4) rounded to the nearest whole number.

0 = Fighting
1 = Flying
2 = Poison
3 = Ground
4 = Rock
5 = Bug
6 = Ghost
7 = Steel
8 = Fire
9 = Water
10 = Grass
11 = Electric
12 = Psychic
13 = Ice
14 = Dragon
15 = Dark


Hidden Power's Base Power:
(([HP]+[Atk]+[Def]+[Spd]+[SpAtk]+[SpDef])*(40/63)+30) rounded to the nearest whole number.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 07, 2013, 07:46:07 PM
You can calculate it yeah.

You also forgetting there's an NPC in Mistralton City's Pokémon Center that can tell your Pokémon's hidden power.

Not sure if Sinnoh has an NPC like that.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on March 07, 2013, 07:53:10 PM
Yes, I know there are some people that tell you the type and such, but I would still like to know WHICH EVs the Pokemon has. Especially one that I snagged off of the GTS, if I'm lucky. I want to be able to play the game and know the things that I generally question without having to look in an out-of-game source (Bulbapedia, Serebii, GameFaqs, etc.)

Aside from that, the demo for Mystery Dungeon: Gates To Infinity has been released in the 3DS shop.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on March 08, 2013, 11:47:32 AM
From what I know, there is another online tournament coming up in 2 weeks, but I still need to figure out who to use for such of a challenge. Also, who would you say is more known for blowing up, Foretress or Ferrothorn?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on March 08, 2013, 07:16:31 PM
Quote from: "ChaoticChao"
Who would you say is more known for blowing up, Foretress or Ferrothorn?
Azelf. :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on March 08, 2013, 07:46:39 PM
In the winter regional tournament, I used Cresselia, Scrafty, Swampert, Metagross, Chandelure, and Salamence. It worked quite well.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on March 09, 2013, 12:00:29 AM
They took out the Belly (Hunger/Stamina) gimmick in Gates To Infinity. That was the only thing that made the Mystery Dungeons more challenging. Then again, I always cheated with a password generator to get the Tight Belt. So now, I'm gonna end up grinding enemies non-stop, with no other gimmick to stop me, unless there's a certain spawn limit for the enemies or I run out of Max Elixers.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on March 11, 2013, 03:23:09 PM
Quote from: "ChaoticChao"
From what I know, there is another online tournament coming up in 2 weeks, but I still need to figure out who to use for such of a challenge. Also, who would you say is more known for blowing up, Foretress or Ferrothorn?

Foretress probably.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on March 11, 2013, 03:29:28 PM
Facts that are true today:
1. There is no dark type gym leader
2. There technically is no poison type legendary (not counting arceus)
3. Dragon legendaries are in each region since Hoenn
All I have to say for each is, why?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on March 11, 2013, 03:42:46 PM
Looking at the new starters, I can't tell which one I want to choose.

A majority of people want Fennekin. For the same reason everybody wanted Snivy, it looked cool.

Eh. First I have to decide which version I want, based off exclusive pokemon.

Then I have to pick which starter I want, based off it's movepool, stats, and whatever other choices I have.

Then I have to do stuff.

Also, I hope I can get a Vespiquen when Generation VI comes out. Assuming I can get the game. Assuming I get a 3DS.








cupcakes.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on March 13, 2013, 12:13:05 AM
I normally choose based on what I know, but I am waiting to see if the fire starter becomes yet another fire fighting Blaziken is the one I think does it best
Also, what type do you think Sylveon is?
Here is the image if you haven't seen it.
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on March 13, 2013, 12:22:18 AM
Hate to break it to you, but we kinda discussed that at least once or twice over.

Nonetheless, I still believe it's going to be a normal type.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on March 13, 2013, 02:28:23 AM
I think the most probable thing would be normal type with a Shiny Stone
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on March 13, 2013, 03:36:14 AM
Introducing Light Types.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on March 13, 2013, 09:56:42 AM
Quote from: "Zerokk"
Introducing LightFabulous Types.
i fixed it for you
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on March 13, 2013, 06:06:32 PM
Quote from: "Duora Super Gyro"
Quote from: "Zerokk"
Introducing LightFabulous Types.
i fixed it for you


Faaabuulooooous!

How fabulous indeed!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on March 13, 2013, 08:14:24 PM
I'm tied between Normal, Ghost, Flying, or Steel-types for Sylveon.

Though the most likely seems to be Normal since it's all frilly and it has no distinctive properties that would suggest anything else.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on March 21, 2013, 02:27:26 PM
Does anyone here ever/still do Little Cup battles?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on March 21, 2013, 03:02:36 PM
What is the little cup? It doesn't sound familiar...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Donutyoshi on March 21, 2013, 03:18:15 PM
It was a mode that was introduced in Stadium 2 where you are restricted to use Pokemon up to 5. And you cannot use Pokemon who don't evolve and just the lowest form of Pokemon who evolve.

Apprantly that was carried onto Battle Revolution, and competive playing through Pokemon Online.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on March 22, 2013, 12:13:02 AM
So...does anyone even..?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on March 22, 2013, 12:19:22 AM
Who here signed up for the international wi-fi tournament? If so, try to find me online!
My team is garchomp, kingdra, empoleon, zapdos, registeel, and typhlosion.
I mainly will be on on Friday from 2:10pm (Eastern Standard Time) and onward for about 2 hours. I am in the senior division.
I haven't said a thing about what they know, and if I did, there isn't time to take advantage of it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on March 22, 2013, 12:51:34 AM
I used to do Little Cup battles infrequently. I had a team of elemental monkeys for hilarity but it rarely got used. I do remember an instance, however, in which my Pansage got two critical Seed Bombs on Tengu's Tyranitar and defeated it (I forgot to switch teams before accepting his challenge). The Skype call was a mess of laughter immediately following.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on March 22, 2013, 01:10:32 AM
Quote from: "ChaoticChao"
Who here signed up for the international wi-fi tournament? If so, try to find me online!
My team is garchomp, kingdra, empoleon, zapdos, registeel, and typhlosion.
I mainly will be on on Friday from 2:10pm (Eastern Standard Time) and onward for about 2 hours. I am in the senior division.
I haven't said a thing about what they know, and if I did, there isn't time to take advantage of it.


I'll be locked up in my hotel room doing this late at night.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: VGS2 on March 22, 2013, 09:23:14 PM
My girlfriend's wanting to do that compo thingy, if only for that sweetass berry, but she's a bit sour towards them because of legendary spam.
Can't say I blame her. 'Tis one of the main reasons why I shy away from that sort of stuff. Last thing I want is to get constantly buttfucked for a berry that I'll probably get for free online anyway.

In other news, I'm wanting to kick Red's ass on HG for a Squirtle. Unfortunately, I moved all my more powerful mons over to the Black/White games earlier in the year, so I've had to make a new makeshift team of misfits.
So yeah, anyone got any training tips for the Sinnoh days? Or should I just cheat and find a Fabulous type somewhere?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on March 23, 2013, 12:22:20 AM
Well you got a  fabulous type trainer right here. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U9mPIrymKQurl)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on March 26, 2013, 07:02:46 PM
I would like to just quick inform you all that if you see this image floating around, it is a nicely done fake.

(http://i2.wp.com/pokejungle.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1364273911.jpg?zoom=1.5&resize=350%2C471)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on March 26, 2013, 07:41:17 PM
What the heck?!?
I don't think another is necessary.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 26, 2013, 07:54:30 PM
Legit Fakemon 101:

Take Jynx, put her on a diet, change her dress, and give her a ribbon. Maybe close her eyes a little too.

Done.

In all seriousness that doesn't even look like an evolution. How is this thing more effective than Jynx again? She's pretty fast and frail as is. Making her thinner might snap her in half if she tried to do anything.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on March 28, 2013, 01:06:22 AM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
Legit Fakemon 101:

Take Jynx, put her on a diet, change her dress, and give her a ribbon. Maybe close her eyes a little too.

Done.

In all seriousness that doesn't even look like an evolution. How is this thing more effective than Jynx again? She's pretty fast and frail as is. Making her thinner might snap her in half if she tried to do anything.

Alternate evolution fakemon yay.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on March 29, 2013, 12:07:43 AM
So, this.

(click to show/hide)

EDIT:

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tfp BreakDown on March 29, 2013, 12:15:42 AM
Wow lady luck must've been with you llama. Nice.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Orange juice :l on March 31, 2013, 12:22:06 AM
Although we've reached the consensus that Bikdark sucks at Pokemon (Not to mention he can't hit a HJK to save his life), he can obtain a few wins here and there.
(click to show/hide)

He also got married to some random guy on PO, so congrats to him.

Also, for my 1300th post, I have made probably the most profane post on Cutstuff, this one, containing the F-word 90 times.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on March 31, 2013, 11:28:50 AM
There is only one question I have, what Pokemon was bikdark using?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on March 31, 2013, 02:40:39 PM
Quote from: "ChaoticChao"
There is only one question I have, what Pokemon was bikdark using?

His magikarp.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Orange juice :l on March 31, 2013, 04:11:04 PM
It was a Spinda/Smeargle team.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on March 31, 2013, 10:50:27 PM
I wish I could find a shiny wild pokemon, considering the amount of Pokemon i've gone through already just to train my team.

Oh right, I DID get that shiny torkoal from the GTS unknowingly. Woot.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on March 31, 2013, 11:44:56 PM
My natural shiny (besides Johto Gyarados) was in Pokemon black, victory road. I was searching for a deino, but I find a green woobat. I had no words at that moment,
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on April 01, 2013, 01:29:16 AM
Hey kids, according to this video, there is 'BIG NEWS' being announced for X & Y next Saturday

Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on April 01, 2013, 12:43:56 PM
I found a shiny Whismur on Emerald, which I promptly caught and evolved into shiny Loudred, but I erased the save file, having forgotten I had it.

Whoops.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on April 01, 2013, 03:16:10 PM
Honestly, I am jealous of my brother. He found a shiny Terrakion without trying.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on April 01, 2013, 04:50:11 PM
I've never found a shiny.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on April 04, 2013, 01:24:08 AM
(http://serebii.net/mewtwoform2th.jpg)

So how 'bout that, mind you it's "unconfirmed" for the time being, new Mewtwo forme?

Also, I was told that there might be another new Eevee evolution
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on April 04, 2013, 01:37:16 AM
Quote from: "DarkAura"
(http://serebii.net/mewtwoform2th.jpg)

So how 'bout that, mind you it's "unconfirmed" for the time being, new Mewtwo forme?

Also, I was told that there might be another new Eevee evolution

Of course there's another eeveelution this gen, where have you been? Under a rock?
Or do you mean we're getting two new eeveelutions?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on April 04, 2013, 02:07:52 AM
I think that is the most fake-looking thing I have seen in my life


everyone and their grandmother knows that GAME FREAK fucking around with Mewtwo means the sacrifice of tons of fans
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on April 04, 2013, 02:38:57 AM
Quote from: "Zerokk"
Or do you mean we're getting two new eeveelutions?
Two Eevee evolutions.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on April 04, 2013, 02:52:31 AM
Actually... a new mewtwo form isn't too farfetch'd for Game Freak to do. A lot of fans are just too stuck up for their own good to embrace change. Especially when you are dealing with gen wunners
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on April 04, 2013, 03:02:17 AM
It seems like a fusion between Mewtwo and Arceus because of its head. I think the idea's a little out of nowhere, but I'm willing to see what could come of this assuming this is legitimate.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on April 06, 2013, 05:32:39 PM
Quote from: "Ivory"
A lot of fans are just too stuck up for their own good to embrace change. Especially when you are dealing with gen wunners

Oh, please, don't even start.

A new Mewtwo form certainly is out of the blue. This is certainly a first for messing around with old legendaries.

I just don't get why they didn't do Mew... I mean, Mewtwo's still one of the strongest Psychic types in the series. Mew's essentially a TM slave.

What the hell would it do, anyway? Is it like Deoxys' three forms, based on Offense, Defense, and Speed, or is it more like Shaymin, which... well, I dunno what Shaymin's forms do. It also kind of looks like it's just his tail pasted on the back of his head.

Also, being one of these genwunners, I obviously have to automatically hate it, right

By the way, Game Freak's been talking about evolutions for Pinsir and Heracross.

Joy and rapture.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on April 06, 2013, 06:12:12 PM
Quote from: "Magnet Dood"
Oh, please, don't even start.
But I did.

Quote from: "Magnet Dood"
A new Mewtwo form certainly is out of the blue. This is certainly a first for messing around with old legendaries.
Compared to... what? Announcing there will be a new form years in advance? And old legendaries could use some love actually, pokemon like Moltres and Articuno just aren't that viable. Even in Gen 1 they had the short end of the stick.

Quote from: "Magnet Dood"
Mew's essentially a TM slave.
Except Mew's primary use comes from being unpredictable as hell because it can learn any all TMs, move tutor (sans like 4 or so), etc. It's not a slave, the stats may be a bit low for uber standards, but it's unpredictable and pull off just about anything you can teach it. It doesn't need an evolution or alternate form. Neither does Mewtwo for that matter.

Quote from: "Magnet Dood"
What the hell would it do, anyway? Is it like Deoxys' three forms, based on Offense, Defense, and Speed, or is it more like Shaymin, which... well, I dunno what Shaymin's forms do. It also kind of looks like it's just his tail pasted on the back of his head.
Mewtwo could have a more useful ability other than pressure or unnerve (though unnerve actually works better with Mewtwo than one would think)

Quote from: "Magnet Dood"
By the way, Game Freak's been talking about evolutions for Pinsir and Heracross.

Joy and rapture.

Heracross is rather unneeded because it's really good as is. Pinsir could desperate use an evolution on the other hand. As it stands right now, it's a inferior Heracross that thinks it is a fighting type.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on April 06, 2013, 07:14:08 PM
Quote from: "Ivory"
old legendaries could use some love actually

I'd probably cry the most joyful tears if Articuno became viable

He's in possession of one of my favorite designs in the series, and his stats aren't bad by any means. Some better options to pick from and perhaps a new ability could really benefit him, but as he stands currently he's not all that great. Hell, even something like an item or an ability to help negate Stealth Rock's effect on his role would really help out. BW2 gave him Hurricane and that's a better STAB move than his best at the time (Fly), but Articuno isn't particularly meant for any sort of weather team and 70% accuracy is kinda dumb especially when Stone Edge is arguably the strongest move in the entire game.

That's not to say that Articuno's the only one who'd appreciate a comeback. The previously mentioned Moltres and Entei would also appreciate some new toys, and the Regis excluding steel are currently in the dark.

Also information tomorrow sounds pretty good, can't wait to hear.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on April 06, 2013, 08:07:30 PM
If I were dumb I would argue about Gen 1 being the master race but I'll simply agree to disagree

I WILL say that you're being pretty unfair labeling the only party of stubborn people Gen Wunners, however- I bet there are many more fans who aren't Gen 1 guys who wouldn't like changes either.

I dunno, it's just that through my point of view, developers taking old Pokemon and making new forms for them hasn't usually turned out for the best. Some of them were good (Steelix, Scizor, and Yanmega being notable examples) but others were just bad (Electrivire, Magmortar, Probapass... but not just Gen 4. Politoed, Smoochum [devolutions count sort of] and Slowking have always been goofy and unnecessary in my eyes). And after the 5th Gen Legendary trio got new forms... ew.

I'm not saying there's anything wrong with them doing new evolutions, I just hope they pull them off right. And if they're going to do the same thing with Pinsir and Heracross like they did to Mewtwo, then I'll be just fine with my Game Boy Advance playing Leafgreen, thanks.

And unless I missed something I don't think very many people play with Mew as a viable combat Pokemon because:

1) Most tournaments don't like Legendaries
2) It can learn everything which is a problem unto itself- even if it weren't a Legendary, it would still be cheap because a guy could just give it all OHKO/super strong/never miss moves
3) If we're talking actual DS online play, chances are not many are gonna have a Mew UNLESS they caught it through the Red & Blue cheat, beat the game, beat a Game Boy Advance Pokemon game, transfer Mew to there, then beat whatever Pokemon game you're actually playing and transferring it to that file (and I forget if you can transfer from Game Boy to Advance). I doubt many people have the time or patience to do so.
4) I forget if it's normal or psychic, but it isn't very high in most of it's stats, so you can just beat the crap out of it with its weaknesses if you're faster than it

At least this means that Mewtwo might make an appearance in game, which is neat.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on April 06, 2013, 09:05:06 PM
Quote from: "Magnet Dood"
I WILL say that you're being pretty unfair labeling the only party of stubborn people Gen Wunners, however- I bet there are many more fans who aren't Gen 1 guys who wouldn't like changes either.
Well duh, of course there are more than them. However they tend to be a noisy vocal minority and they are the most likely to complain about this. I'm not going to say they are the only ones, but there is such a thing as being more open to potential change instead of jumping to the conclusion "they changed it and now it sucks".

Quote from: "Magnet Dood"
I dunno, it's just that through my point of view, developers taking old Pokemon and making new forms for them hasn't usually turned out for the best. Some of them were good (Steelix, Scizor, and Yanmega being notable examples) but others were just bad (Electrivire, Magmortar, Probapass... but not just Gen 4. Politoed, Smoochum [devolutions count sort of] and Slowking have always been goofy and unnecessary in my eyes). And after the 5th Gen Legendary trio got new forms... ew.
It's called personal opinion. Personally I can't stand Jynx, yet Smoochum looks really cute. Personally I think Electivire is great yet Magmortar is ugly. I think the kami trio's base forms are uninspired and lazy and their new forms make them more interesting. There is a huge different from something being bad by opinion, or objectively bad.

Quote from: "Magnet Dood"
1) Most tournaments don't like Legendaries

Depends. Most official tournaments don't allow them, but you could probably find unofficial ones that do.

Quote from: "Magnet Dood"
2) It can learn everything which is a problem unto itself- even if it weren't a Legendary, it would still be cheap because a guy could just give it all OHKO/super strong/never miss moves

...what? Do you have any how much nonsense this is? never miss moves that can be taught by TM/etc are weak. You can't teach OHKO skills in recent generations. What's the difference between Mew learning "superstrong moves" and normal pokemon from learning them?

Quote from: "Magnet Dood"
3) If we're talking actual DS online play, chances are not many are gonna have a Mew UNLESS they caught it through the Red & Blue cheat, beat the game, beat a Game Boy Advance Pokemon game, transfer Mew to there, then beat whatever Pokemon game you're actually playing and transferring it to that file (and I forget if you can transfer from Game Boy to Advance). I doubt many people have the time or patience to do so.

...you can't trade from Gen1/2 to Gen 3 +. Mew has also been available enough times by wifi events that anyone could easily have a Mew. Use a school or free restaurant wifi if you don't have one. Mew is more available than you give it credit for.

Quote from: "Magnet Dood"
4) I forget if it's normal or psychic, but it isn't very high in most of it's stats, so you can just beat the crap out of it with its weaknesses if you're faster than it

Psychic. Do you even listen to yourself? That logic applies to just about every pokemon. But do many other pokemon other than smeargle have the capability of being such diverse wild cards? No, they don't. That's Mews main niche and unlike smeargle, Mew actually has the stats to back it up.

All this reasoning just stands out to me as "excuse reasoning" to try and prove your futile point right. Mew is way better than you give it credit for.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on April 06, 2013, 09:32:32 PM
Well, excuuuuuuuuse me, princess

I did kind of maybe possibly say "my point of view" on the first point, so. Yeah.

Mew has been available through Wi-Fi events? When the heck did that happen? Whenever he has, I must of missed it, because I've never seen Game Freak OR Nintendo announce it. They've really only ever announced the newer ones being available. The last time I thought Mew was available, it was during Red & Blue's lifespan.

Yeah, sure, so Mew has good stats. I didn't do my homework. Now I did, and I see he doesn't have the greatest stats to back it up- unlike what you said. They're all even across the board, and the highest his HP is able to go is 404- good, sure, but not good enough to block a STAB super-effective move very effectively, which should be EXPECTED for a Legendary. I mean, come on- 100 health and defense/special stats for a legendary is pretty darn low.

Did I ever specifically say Mew was bad? No. From my experiences with Pokémon, however, I've never seen him used for much else than an HM slave, and not just from me, from others, too.

I didn't notice this from my first response, but you said Mewtwo doesn't need an alternate form or a new evolution. So why are you defending it, anyway?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on April 06, 2013, 09:43:49 PM
Fair enough, we'll just drop the mew thing at this point. But for the last point.

I'm not someone to bash or criticize something until I see it in action. Do I think Mewtwo needs a new form? Not really. But I also don't like seeing anyone talking crap about the idea until we actually get details on it. Heck, we don't even know if this new form thing is legitimate. For all we know, this new form could be doing something we never thought possible and be a grand idea. Maybe the design looks better than that wrinkled paper made look. Until gamefreak says something, criticizing it now just showcases an unwillingness to embrace change.

Gamefreak wouldn't be making a new form just to purposely piss everyone off, they have some kind of intention with it and some kind of purpose (if this is even real). That is why I'm defending it, I'm giving it a chance to shine before casting my judgement.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on April 06, 2013, 10:26:46 PM
Fair enough. Makes sense.

Sorry if my tone came off as that, I was just kind of blindsided from the entire thing. Out of all the Pokémon that might receive a new form/evolution, this was the one I least expected.

Has anyone gotten Gates to Infinity, by the way? It looks pretty good.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on April 06, 2013, 11:15:37 PM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/44925bcdb98cab208d65423db434fed2/tumblr_mkuwashPFi1r1yhdwo1_500.jpg)

Welp. Guess it is so. Looks kinda more better than the rumpled paper made it look though. Still not too fond of the design.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on April 06, 2013, 11:21:29 PM
Quote from: "Serebii"
Firstly, they have shown the Mewtwo form has been officially confirmed, though it wasn't officially stated to be Mewtwo at this time. We expect localisations soon, as well so keep checking back (http://serebii.net/index2.shtml)

To be honest the image earlier made it look like it was going to have an entirely different shape. I actually really appreciate Mewtwo's humanoid design, and I'm glad that whether this is Mewtwo or something completely different, that at least it resembles the original concept. I still prefer Mewtwo's mega thighs to the ponytail of destruction but that's just my own personal taste
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on April 06, 2013, 11:23:49 PM
I don't like it. It looks like they just stuck his tail on his head.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on April 07, 2013, 12:02:27 AM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/09abe93dc7927e8fcd79fdc31d75510c/tumblr_mkuydjlUGR1qbge4vo1_250.png)

More stuff. Perhaps XY really does have to do with DNA?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Solar Equinox on April 07, 2013, 12:40:34 AM
Well after hearing these rumours on a new mewtwo design I quickly dismissed it as a rumour.  Now with the full design being shown as Canon and not some late April fools joke I now am very displeased.  

When I first heard of new forms, I liked the idea and concept, but at the end of gen 5 it got old, very old and after black and white 2, I was sick of them.  Now I find the concept of forms done to death now so when I first heard of a mewtwo form,I was thinking "You've gotta be kidding me" and once I saw the teaser for the new form I thought it was some fan joke, but no, its real.

The design, the design to me is the most appealing factors of pokemon, I generally go for looks when I pick my teams. I'm definitely the only one who is not like this, so because of this visual design is very important to Pokemon in general and in my opinion one of the factors that made mewtwo popular, and what I think what newtwo (what I plan to call this new form) fails on.  When you first see mewtwo it is post game and in a cave that was blocked off earlier on.  When you finally get to him an odd cry echos and the monstrosity that you lay eyes upon is scary.  Gen 1 pokemon were rather simple, and by their standards mewtwo had a complex design.  Mewtwo was not scary in the regards as "OH GOD RUN", but the intimidating slow type of scary like, "I can tear you apart and I will" and I feel that his sleek slender, but strong and stern design helps create image of the fact that his battle in gen 1 is the final test.

Newtwo I feel tarnishes this design, and with that design, that feeling that mewtwo created, and while mewtwo was, simple but complex, newtwo feels too simple, and to me at least falls to show anytype of theme or feeling while at least mewtwo's design alone brought the feeling of intimidation.  

But who knows, maybe pokemon X and Y may make newtwo the next best pokemon in terms of fan base.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: chuggaafan1 on April 07, 2013, 01:12:46 AM
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More stuff. Perhaps XY really does have to do with DNA?

if they don't do something with deoxys in the manga with this i will punt someone off of a cliff

and if they do i probably will anyways
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on April 07, 2013, 01:22:46 AM
It'd be extermely obvious that, since X/Y is gonna revolve around DNA, That Deoxys is gonna get affected in some way.

Though I doubt it. Deoxys has enough formes already to somewhat suit every skillful need.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on April 07, 2013, 01:26:20 AM
Except, pretty sure it's revolving more around coordinates. Look at the mascot legendaries. What do they have to do with dna? One's a bird thing in the air and the other is a deer on the ground. X,Y.
Also the game is in actual 3D now. Again, x and y planes.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on April 07, 2013, 02:05:44 AM
but 3D is the inclusion of a third plane, Z. X and Y are not unique to this release whatsoever.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on April 07, 2013, 02:18:23 AM
Korby we haven't reached the next installment yet. Sloowwwww down = w=
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: DarkAura on April 07, 2013, 02:36:18 AM
Quote from: "Ivory"
Look at the mascot legendaries. What do they have to do with dna?
I think the pic that Brotoad brought up answers this fairly well:
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(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18b8kzanr91iyjpg/xlarge.jpg)



Or I'm just being a defensive-sounding woman again...*sigh*
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on April 07, 2013, 03:11:30 AM
No, it doesn't. That is honestly way too in depth for Pokemon. Look at the Tao Trio, for as much symbolism that went into them, they don't reach this level of abstractness. Nothing about Xerneas or Yvelta even suggest that they are related to this. So what? They share vague resemblances. It's probably just a coincidence much like a majority of things that fans see that the creators don't.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on April 07, 2013, 10:17:53 AM
From the Youtube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk_YC0MXJ-0):

"A New Pokémon with a Familiar Look!"
"Get a glimpse of a newly discovered Pokémon in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y that bears an intriguing resemblance to the Legendary Mewtwo!"

So I guess it's not Mewtwo?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on April 07, 2013, 12:28:41 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong, but nowhere does it state that these new forms are based on Mewtwo at all: "Closely Related".
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on April 07, 2013, 03:00:42 PM
I was strongly confused when bouffalant didn't evolve from Tauros. Might they do the same for this pokemon/form?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on April 07, 2013, 03:42:57 PM
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Guys, stop listening to PokeUSA. They are being stupid. Look at what I quoted. Now look below.

Quote from: "Bulbapedia"
Mewtwo (Japanese: ????? Mewtwo)

It's Mewtwo forms. Also, notice how Y Mewtwo is in an upside down 'Y' and X Mewtwo has an 'X' shaped tail thing.

Still, take that image with a grain of salt. I have no idea if it's confirmed. PokeSmash really reveal anything other than our "Y Mewtwo"


Edit: OMFG  NEW PLOKOMANZ CONFIREMED FOR BRAWL!
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/501b1c0140d9db46e16026d42ba39e09/tumblr_mkvadoXwE71s5mujoo1_500.png)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on April 07, 2013, 08:06:40 PM
Quote from: "Ivory"
Edit: OMFG  NEW PLOKOMANZ CONFIREMED FOR BRAWL!
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/501b1c0140d9db46e16026d42ba39e09/tumblr_mkvadoXwE71s5mujoo1_500.png)

DAT SHOOP. I'd laugh if it were real though.
Title: Final post before I vanish
Post by: ice on April 08, 2013, 04:01:03 AM
Quote from: "Ivory"
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hmmm... *looks at feet of the one on the left, then at the one in the video*

This seems shooped somehow
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on April 08, 2013, 01:54:18 PM
At least this isn't real.

(http://static.ontoplist.com/photos/articles/38874.jpg)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: brotoad on April 08, 2013, 07:04:44 PM
The thing is that 3D space does not make any sense in terms of theming the games. The genetic theme seems to have been building up lately, with the fusions in B2W2, as well as the lastest movie featuring Mewtwo and Genesect, two genetically created pokemon. Germ layers might be stretching it a bit, though it's not really very complex. The Japanese logos of X and Y both feature DNA helixes, which definatly hints that it's a theme of the games. My personal theory is that Xerneas and Yveltal are similar to Mew, somehow being tied to the origins of pokemon, or their genetic structure.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on April 11, 2013, 08:08:30 PM
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Want to waste an evening? Fill out a grid so I can laugh and/or cry at your choices!

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on April 11, 2013, 08:20:41 PM
because using photobucket to host huge images is a good idea
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on April 11, 2013, 08:25:39 PM
Good thing the guy who made them is smarter than I am

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Title: jpeg fuzzies make me weep.
Post by: Ivory on April 11, 2013, 11:59:51 PM
I got bored.
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For me, the ones where I went "oh crap I don't know what to put down" were.
Gen 1: Fighting, Psychic.
Gen 2: Bug, Ice, Rock.
Gen 3: Bug, Ice, Electric.
Gen 4: Fighting, Fire, Rock.
Gen 5: Water, Steel.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on April 12, 2013, 12:38:51 AM
Oh hey, I'm not the only one that loves Furret
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ukiyama on April 12, 2013, 12:46:14 AM
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Whelp its not perfect, but its good enough I guess :I
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on April 12, 2013, 12:49:51 AM
Amoonguss is a fighting type?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ukiyama on April 12, 2013, 01:03:44 AM
No, a copy pasta went wrong, was Gurdurr... so much copy pasta it hurts
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on April 12, 2013, 01:08:35 AM
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Title: Litwick count: 6
Post by: Korby on April 12, 2013, 01:25:03 AM
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ice on April 12, 2013, 06:19:31 AM
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For the record, I do not like dragons or legends, and very few gen 4's interests me
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on April 12, 2013, 09:15:21 PM
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I'm sure you saw a lot of this coming, but whatever. I like gimmicky Pokemon. And Trubbish is cool.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: WheelieCarbonate on April 13, 2013, 01:09:44 AM
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this took too long.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Not Bikdark on April 13, 2013, 02:44:18 AM
The lack of Genesect saddens me
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on April 13, 2013, 10:27:45 PM
Quote from: "Not Bikdark"
The lack of Genesect saddens me
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Most people can't even get Genesect, so I'm not surprised.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on April 14, 2013, 01:00:53 AM
I missed Genesect due to that event being only for B2/W2 and I don't have those.

Oh, and I got around to doing one of these:

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on April 14, 2013, 10:43:57 PM
Finally got myself not-lazy enough to do it.

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: GameAndWatcher on April 15, 2013, 03:12:53 AM
Quote from: "Rozark"
I missed Genesect due to that event being only for B2/W2 and I don't have those.

Oh, and I got around to doing one of these:

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Gothilita's family, despite how it looks, isn't dark-type.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on April 15, 2013, 03:16:11 AM
I always thought it would be neat if that family was psychic/dark.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: GameAndWatcher on April 15, 2013, 03:20:19 AM
Quote from: "Tengu and Tango"
I always thought it would be neat if that family was psychic/dark.
Same here, but there's been stuff that looked like it should have been a different type. Just look at Lugia.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Orange juice :l on April 15, 2013, 03:55:07 AM
So I had a pretty good idea

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on April 15, 2013, 09:54:27 AM
That doesn't bother me, seeing as I already accidentally transfered my Mewtwo years ago from my Fire Red.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on April 15, 2013, 12:45:27 PM
This is why having a GBA and fire red in your possession to this day could pay off.
Anyways, the event struggle is enough. We don't need anything else that is impossible to those who get the game late.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on April 15, 2013, 01:42:06 PM
ERMGERSH LATIERSH AN LATIARSH FOOSION TO LATUARUARUS.

Really, I don't know what's going on anymore.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on April 17, 2013, 10:35:02 PM
I'll just leave this here.

Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on April 22, 2013, 06:29:55 PM
Well, current rumor going around is that Gen 6 is introducing a new type called "Fairy" type. Potentially Sylveon will be this new type which actually fits really well imo. At first I took this with a grain of salt, it is a rumor after all. A very plausible sound rumor, but still a rumor. Then I learned that the rumor originated from the same guy who leaked the entire 5th Gen Pokedex. So I don't know, given that knowledge, it's certainly a possibility.


My personal thoughts on it is that: I don't really care. If gamefreak actually goes and rebalanced the entire type chart, they can add a Fairy type with my full support. Sounds interesting given there is an entire egg group (http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Fairy_%28Egg_Group%29) dedicated to fairies anyways. And any of them are potential Fairy Type candidates. What I really don't want to see is a new type slapped on to nerf fighting or something. I mean look how well that worked in Gen 2. Added Dark Types and Steel Types to counter Psychics. Except the two types that were SUPPOSED to be good against Psychic types ended up gaining actual useable moves. The result is the changes added 4 dominate forces to nerf Psychics. Whoops. Sadly given Gamefreaks usual methods of balancing, it's the probably the one I fear the most.

Though Fairy Type is still way better than a generic Light type imo.


Fact remains that I'm actually pretty unimpressed with Gen 6 so far. The game is slated for world wide release in October, and we still barely know anything about it. I often forget that Gen 6 is even a thing. What do we know about it?


Not a whole damn lot actually.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on April 22, 2013, 07:32:01 PM
Quote from: "Ivory"
Well, current rumor going around is that Gen 6 is introducing a new type called "Fairy" type. Potentially Sylveon will be this new type which actually fits really well imo. At first I took this with a grain of salt, it is a rumor after all. A very plausible sound rumor, but still a rumor. Then I learned that the rumor originated from the same guy who leaked the entire 5th Gen Pokedex. So I don't know, given that knowledge, it's certainly a possibility.


My personal thoughts on it is that: I don't really care. If gamefreak actually goes and rebalanced the entire type chart, they can add a Fairy type with my full support. Sounds interesting given there is an entire egg group (http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Fairy_%28Egg_Group%29) dedicated to fairies anyways. And any of them are potential Fairy Type candidates. What I really don't want to see is a new type slapped on to nerf fighting or something. I mean look how well that worked in Gen 2. Added Dark Types and Steel Types to counter Psychics. Except the two types that were SUPPOSED to be good against Psychic types ended up gaining actual useable moves. The result is the changes added 4 dominate forces to nerf Psychics. Whoops. Sadly given Gamefreaks usual methods of balancing, it's the probably the one I fear the most.

Though Fairy Type is still way better than a generic Light type imo.


Fact remains that I'm actually pretty unimpressed with Gen 6 so far. The game is slated for world wide release in October, and we still barely know anything about it. I often forget that Gen 6 is even a thing. What do we know about it?

    2 legendaries, 3 starters, Eeveelution, Mewtwo form.
    We know that it's a fully 3D environment in what seemed to be Poke-France, though there's still no diagonal walking hilarious enough.
    There is some character customization as far as anyone could tell.

Not a whole damn lot actually.

fairy types what

Then Celebi will have to get the edit maul
and a ton of other stuff

we need the pirate type move capture to beat fairy types easily

yar har ho har
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on April 22, 2013, 10:57:59 PM
Quote from: "Ivory"
Well, current rumor going around is that Gen 6 is introducing a new type called "Fairy" type. Potentially Sylveon will be this new type which actually fits really well imo. At first I took this with a grain of salt, it is a rumor after all. A very plausible sound rumor, but still a rumor. Then I learned that the rumor originated from the same guy who leaked the entire 5th Gen Pokedex. So I don't know, given that knowledge, it's certainly a possibility.


My personal thoughts on it is that: I don't really care. If gamefreak actually goes and rebalanced the entire type chart, they can add a Fairy type with my full support. Sounds interesting given there is an entire egg group (http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Fairy_%28Egg_Group%29) dedicated to fairies anyways. And any of them are potential Fairy Type candidates. What I really don't want to see is a new type slapped on to nerf fighting or something. I mean look how well that worked in Gen 2. Added Dark Types and Steel Types to counter Psychics. Except the two types that were SUPPOSED to be good against Psychic types ended up gaining actual useable moves. The result is the changes added 4 dominate forces to nerf Psychics. Whoops. Sadly given Gamefreaks usual methods of balancing, it's the probably the one I fear the most.

Though Fairy Type is still way better than a generic Light type imo.


Fact remains that I'm actually pretty unimpressed with Gen 6 so far. The game is slated for world wide release in October, and we still barely know anything about it. I often forget that Gen 6 is even a thing. What do we know about it?

    2 legendaries, 3 starters, Eeveelution, Mewtwo form.
    We know that it's a fully 3D environment in what seemed to be Poke-France, though there's still no diagonal walking hilarious enough.
    There is some character customization as far as anyone could tell.

Not a whole damn lot actually.

If there is a fairy type, and all of them are adorable, im going to make a comic based around them. Im gonna do it. Seriously. I want it. Do wish we knew more about the actual game though. The only reason i haven't completely forgot about is because I really like Sylveon's design.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on April 22, 2013, 11:08:38 PM
I'd like to know if there will be a Dark type gym FOR ONCE
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: brotoad on May 09, 2013, 05:18:16 PM
New info has surfaced!

Sylveons type revealed in leaked screenshot!
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A new Water/Fighting type Pokemon shown in new Corocoro scan.
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on May 09, 2013, 05:25:25 PM
Quote from: "brotoad"
New info has surfaced!

Sylveons type revealed in leaked screenshot!
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A new Water/Fighting type Pokemon shown in new Corocoro scan.
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Earlier, a pig wearing sunglasses walking from the sea made my day.

But now this has.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on May 10, 2013, 04:11:08 PM
Apparently, a bunch of new Pokemon X and Y news is scheduled to be released on May 19th.  Is YOUR body ready~?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on May 10, 2013, 04:18:29 PM
Not really. The last time they said that, all we got was a new Mewtwo Form and no other details.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on May 10, 2013, 04:45:00 PM
Still, it doesn't hurt to be positive and excited~ =3
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on May 10, 2013, 05:16:41 PM
I was positive and excited. However I need actual details to be excited over. We still barely know anything about the game. What I really want to see is some new gameplay features and an assortment of common pokemon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on May 11, 2013, 01:58:36 PM
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Well, this is a pretty nifty dump. Nothing too major, but details are actually starting to show now.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on May 11, 2013, 04:34:51 PM
Now I have something to be excited about. Looks like you can ride pokemon now? And I really like that leaf goat. This is great. I wonder if any other Pokemon like Rapidash or Arcanine can be rid on too.
Title: I told you Ivory~ =w =
Post by: Sora on May 11, 2013, 04:36:04 PM
That bird and lizard look so baus~

Bah, gotta start saving up me munnies now...

Edit: A ride on Arcanine would be so awesome~
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on May 11, 2013, 06:05:08 PM
I hope the bird ends up being more like Staraptor and lesser so like Unfezant in terms of usefulness, because its design is adorable and I need more flying types that I like.
The leaf goatbull thing actually looks incredible and I'm hoping that things like the Musketeer Trio, the Beast Trio, and other Quadruped Pokémon receive similar treatment in terms of mounts.

The protagonists actually look pretty cool this time around and while I don't think they beat out BW1's protags, they certainly look better than BW2's.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on May 11, 2013, 07:25:41 PM
Quote from: "Ivory"
Looks like you can ride pokemon now?

I want to ride my Wailord and Joltik :D
Because science
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on May 12, 2013, 01:48:36 PM
Imagine riding a ninjask
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on May 14, 2013, 03:40:53 PM
I'll just leave this here~

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on May 14, 2013, 05:07:41 PM
Okay, new thing to always have in Pokemon games, at least one pokemon you can ride along with a pokemon that can surf and a pokemon that can fly.

I expect Fennekin to become a Fire/Psychic type, Froakie a Water/Poison type, and Chespin a Grass/Rock or Ground type.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on May 14, 2013, 06:44:04 PM
Anyone else wanting to see a fighting flying type?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: brotoad on May 14, 2013, 06:49:03 PM
I'm thinking Fire/Psychic, Grass/Dark and Water/Fighting.

I say dark for Chespin, I can see his chestnut shell becoming a hood when he evolves. Froakie seems to be based around agility, so I think the fighting type would fit more than poison.
However, I think there is a chance of them all being single typed too?

One thing I'm excited about is the player customisation. The skin tone/hair colour options may not seem like much, but it's been confirmed that the player will be able to collect outfits and accessories throughout the game, which you'll be able to put on by interacting with the mirror seen at the start of the announcement trailer.

Should give every player a unique look, much better than having to select one of the trainer classes as an avatar.

I hadn't been a big fan of the overworld look before, but here it is extremely well detailed and looks very nice.
I hope that it'll be populated with some pokemon too like in the previous games, which i'm sure it eventually will be given Gogoat's presence.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on May 14, 2013, 06:54:49 PM
Quote from: "brotoad"
I'm thinking Fire/Psychic, Grass/Dark and Water/Fighting.

I say dark for Chespin, I can see his chestnut shell becoming a hood when he evolves. Froakie seems to be based around agility, so I think the fighting type would fit more than poison.
However, I think there is a chance of them all being single typed too?

One thing I'm excited about is the player customisation. The skin tone/hair colour options may not seem like much, but it's been confirmed that the player will be able to collect outfits and accessories throughout the game, which you'll be able to put on by interacting with the mirror seen at the start of the announcement trailer.

Should give every player a unique look, much better than having to select one of the trainer classes as an avatar.

I hadn't been a big fan of the overworld look before, but here it is extremely well detailed and looks very nice.
I hope that it'll be populated with some pokemon too like in the previous games, which i'm sure it eventually will be given Gogoat's presence.

I never saw Chespin that way, and I never really knew much about Froakie being based around agility. That's interesting, I think I can agree on it.

The player customization is interesting because it's like nicknames in some way. Gives you some sort of connection.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: brotoad on May 14, 2013, 10:33:15 PM
That, and when you choose your players name and team, and when every big RPG these days features character customisation, there is no reason to play as a preset character.

Here's a little thing; due to the presence of Sylveon, and a new form for Mewtwo, it would be logical to assume this gen will feature a few new evolutions to older pokemon, which ones would you like to see get new evolutions?

I'm hoping for Pinsir, he was always left in the dust by the other bugs. Scyther got an evolution, and his new counterpart, Heracross, largely outclasses him.

Jynx was left behind by Magmar and Electabuzz too, but what do you guys think?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on May 15, 2013, 12:01:58 AM
Pinsir for sure.

I want to see Dunsparce not be a filler pokemon.

Farfetch'd is also another filler pokemon.

Maybe Delibird, still another filler pokemon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Orange juice :l on May 15, 2013, 12:50:10 AM
Maybe we'll finally find the missing links between Tauros and Bouffalant, or Luvdisc and Alomomola.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on May 15, 2013, 01:04:51 AM
Evolution for Snorlax giving him an awesome old man beard.

Calling it now.
Title: Sue me
Post by: Gumballtoid on May 15, 2013, 02:08:18 AM
I definitely want to see third forms of the elemental monkeys. If not, at least revisions to their movepools to be able to learn decent moves. I feel Grass Pledge, Fire Pledge, and Water Pledge would have been perfect for them, considering their gimmick. In BW/BW2, 50% of the time they were in double, triple or rotation battles so it would have worked nicely.

EDIT: I don't think I made any mention of this but I really want to see a Poison-type buff in terms of effectiveness. Only being effective on Grass-types (which are already weak to Fire, Ice, Bug, and Flying) is kind of a let-down. I can easily see it being effective against Water, and maybe effective against Fire as well.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Orange juice :l on May 19, 2013, 03:33:45 AM
Hey, free level 100 Deoxys with Nasty Plot and Dark Pulse and a Life Orb over Wifi until May 31st 2013 for you BW2 folk

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on May 19, 2013, 03:38:50 AM
Quote from: "Orange juice :l"
Hey, free level 100 Deoxys with Nasty Plot and Dark Pulse and a Life Orb over Wifi until May 31st 2013 for you BW2 folk

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I don't have BW2. No Deoxys.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on May 23, 2013, 08:45:09 PM
So in addition to Pokemon Smash promising new information every week, there will be a 90 minute conference/Q&A at E3 devoted to X and Y.

What in the world is going on here
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on May 23, 2013, 09:16:27 PM
It's called Nintendo telling Sony and Microsoft to step aside and let the veteran show 'em how it's done. :ugeek:

In all seriousness though, the PS4 and Xbox One are so watered-down lackuster it's actually making the Wii U look... appealing!?




also you know we were getting NOTHING before so this might be Game Freak going "we're sorry"
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Knux on May 23, 2013, 11:49:56 PM
Just remember that TrollFreak hates their Pokemon players and everything they stand for. Case in point: give something powerful a ridiculous stat-up move.  :|

Also, an evolution for Jynx? I'm so glad I don't play Pokemon anymore, in case this happens. I'll be able to sleep at night knowing I didn't see the kind of aberration it might look like. I agree on Pinsir, though.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: brotoad on May 25, 2013, 02:59:34 PM
Honestly, I think a Jynx evolution could be awesome if done right, perhaphs with a viking opera queen appearance?

One thing that will definitely happen are evolutions of Pokemon from generations 4 and 5, who do you think could get upgraded?

I'd quite like to see one for Lumineon (who I'm sure you had totally forgotten about until I mentioned it just now), in fact, most of the pokemon from Gen 4 are only part of a 2 stage line.

I'd also like to see an evolution for Sawk/Throw, Cryogonal, Durant and Heatmor, even if it's weird to be thinking about upgrading pokemon we were introduced to not so long ago.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on May 25, 2013, 03:53:25 PM
Quote from: "brotoad"
Lumineon (who I'm sure you had totally forgotten about until I mentioned it just now)

Nope, I actually like Lumineon. But yes, it could be way  way way way  way way way way way way way way way way way way way way way way way way way way way  way way way way way way way way way way way way way way way way way way way puppies~ better.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on June 07, 2013, 02:06:08 AM
It's possible they might pull a Gen III with this and not give any old Pokémon new evolutions, though personally I'd like to see Carnivine get something.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on June 07, 2013, 02:34:03 AM
Uh, we just had Gen 5 that didn't add any new Pokemon evolutions. They are probably going to have evolutions again, also you realize Sylveon exists right?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Orange juice :l on June 07, 2013, 04:47:15 AM
http://pokemonshowdown.com/replay/hackmons-30369846

Gentlemen, if you would, please watch this.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on June 07, 2013, 06:13:35 AM
Just a lot of splashing
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: CHAOS_FANTAZY on June 07, 2013, 06:32:58 AM
Supposedly they agree to truce at 666 turns, though the Replay screen broke at 351.
Seems old Oh Jay has finally fallen off his rocker.  :/
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on June 10, 2013, 11:06:44 PM
According to Nintendo, we can expect "a whole truckload" of news about Pokemon X and Y tomorrow.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on June 11, 2013, 01:08:47 AM
Quote from: "Orange juice :l"
http://pokemonshowdown.com/replay/hackmons-30369846

Gentlemen, if you would, please watch this.

What is Pokemon Showdown, anyway?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Orange juice :l on June 11, 2013, 01:30:02 AM
It's free Pokemon battling that doesn't take 500 hours to get perfect pokemon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on June 11, 2013, 09:58:42 AM
WTF 150+ turns of splashes!?!?!?!?!??! I DIDNT WANT TO WATCH THAT! I WANTED TO SEE THEM FIGHT!!!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on June 11, 2013, 12:15:15 PM
Quote from: "Duora Super Gyro"
WTF 150+ turns of splashes!?!?!?!?!??! I DIDNT WANT TO WATCH THAT! I WANTED TO SEE THEM FIGHT!!!

YOU DO NOT KNOW TRUE COMPETITION!

This is a masterpiece.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on June 11, 2013, 01:51:47 PM
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Post by: LlamaHombre on June 11, 2013, 03:50:18 PM
Quote from: "Serebii"
During the Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that Pokémon X & Y will include the new Fairy-type which includes Sylveon, Gardevoir, Jigglypuff and Marill and is super effective against Dragon types. A new Pokémon was also revealed called Vivilion and one called Noivern.
A new feature called Pokémon-amie allows you to interact with your Pokémon. Release date on October 12th worldwide. We have direct pictures added

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So long as it's not strong against Ice like previously hinted, I'm relatively ok with this. It's weird how Gardevoir of all people gets the type, but it'll give her a little more of an offensive edge, so whatever.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Knux on June 11, 2013, 04:22:05 PM
Looks like Swoobat got an evolution. Not bad...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on June 11, 2013, 04:23:52 PM
I'm more concerned with the Fairy Type. Seriously? Jigglypuff gains fairy type? No word on the more obvious Clefairy? Clefairy not being a fairy would be the dumbest thing ever.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on June 11, 2013, 05:04:31 PM
Oh man.
I want my Jigglypuff to kick every Hydreigon/Garchomp/Salemence/-insert dragon here-'s ass.
No sarcasm.
About time Dragon got nerfed abit.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LSDLucifer on June 11, 2013, 08:58:01 PM
I still think Charizard and Gyarados should be dragons. Hell when red and blue came out i thought they were.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on June 12, 2013, 03:38:19 PM
Gigantic dump, sorry about this

Quote from: "Serebii"
The special Nintendo Developer Roundtable for Pokémon X & Y has begun at E3 and is providing a large amount of Pokémon X & Y information. This information will be continually updated so keep checking back, and be sure to check the lower update segment for the previous news of the day
Players able to choose between languages in the game itself, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, or Korean. PSS (Player Search System) will allow players to search for others locally or globally (via Wi-Fi) to battle and trade. Split into Friends, Acquaintances and those you Pass By. They can then be promoted all the way up to friends as you interact and can hold up to 100 friends.
Multiple rulesets for battles return. Two new Pokémon: Skrelp is a Poison and Water-type Pokémon. Clauncher is a Water-type Pokémon. You can battle people you Passby and that's what promotes them to acquaintences. Trading remains much the same as before. Interact with an acquaintance more than once and it'll automatically ask you to be your friend. Rhyhorn is a rideable Pokémon. Pokémon-Amie is said to have an additional, but currently unclear affect on Pokémon. Horde Encounters are a new type of wild battle. 5 on 1 battle. May include Pokémon of multiple species rather than just one. Sky Battles confirmed, only Flying-types and Levitators can participate. Talonflame, a new Fire and Flying-type Pokémon has just been revealed. Talonflame focuses on Speed.
A single save file is in the game still. Backwards compatibility "being worked on". X & Y will make IVs and EVs more visible. PSS syncs with 3DS Friend List. Multiple methods of transportation and different movement types in gyms. You can select specific music tracks before battle with a friend. Riding different Pokémon helps in different areas. Rhyhorn in rocky areas, for example. Pokémon are borrowed for the task
03:41: New Images have been added
Talonflame, the evolution of Fletchling, can learn Brave Bird, Clauncher can learn Crabhammer and Skrelp can learn Sludge Bomb
Edit @ 03:52: Updated the New Pokémon Page, and the New Mechanics Page with details of today's reveals

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Quote from: "Serebii"
The first batch of CoroCoro information is seemingly released, though unconfirmed at this time, and this batch showcases more information on the upcoming games, Pokémon X & Y with thanks to gin and StreetsAhead for translation. In this small portion of a scan, it shows a new character called Sana (??), who appears to be the character who follows you in the forest within the early trailer. Another image shows a character called Pansy (????), who appears in the anime with Gogoat & Helioptile on July 18th, and the first Gym Leader we know of called Viola (Literally Biora ???), who appears to be a bug Gym Leader in Hakudan City (???????)
13:17: Vivillon's pre-evolutions have been revealed as Kofukimushi (?????) & Kofuurai ( ?????) which should be called Spewpa based on yesterday's information, both of which are Bug-types
13:20: The Lion Cub Pokémon is called Shishiko (???) and is Fire/Normal-type which has a move called Battle Cry which lowers the opponent's attack. It is 0.6m and 13.5kg The flower is Furabebe (????), the Lone Flower Pokémon, and is Fairy-type and knows the move Fairy Wind. It is 0.1m and 0.1kg
13:25: Starting town is called Asame Town (??????) and has three characters including Sana, Tieruno and Toroba who are all starting out at the same time as you. You just moved to Asame Town and the other gender character appears in your game known as Callum or Serena respectively. You also appear to have a Rhyhorn live in your front garden

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Hoo boy, this is a little rough. I barely had time to wrap my head around Fairies before like 7 Pokemon and details about the region were released.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Knux on June 22, 2013, 06:51:31 PM
Nintendo should just have this as the next Bike theme:

They had keyboard cat in Gen V, I don't see why not.  :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on June 22, 2013, 08:21:52 PM
Quote from: "Knux"
They had keyboard cat in Gen V, I don't see why not.
They did?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Knux on June 25, 2013, 12:46:19 AM
Of course not. But they sounded so damn similar, it doesn't matter much.  :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on July 04, 2013, 02:34:44 PM
Masuda recorded a special trailer for XY recently, and while as far as I know nothing's been given to the west coast, France got an interesting piece of information in the form of a new Pokemon.

"Monorpale": Steel/Ghost Type
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Japanese Trailer
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on July 04, 2013, 04:51:39 PM
A ghost sword, that is awesome. I must use one.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on July 04, 2013, 04:54:10 PM
Sword pokemon? Cool.

Also, I want that Clauncher for some reason.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on July 04, 2013, 05:49:41 PM
I got a lot of Pokemon in my SoulSilver version using my Pearl, Platinum, and FireRed. It's probably the game I did the best on in my whole life.

You guys hear about PokeGen?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on July 11, 2013, 07:06:49 AM
Quote from: "Serebii"
The next batch of CoroCoro information has been released and this batch showcases more information on the upcoming games Pokémon X & Y. We're currently in the process of translating, with thanks to my good friend StreetsAhead, so keep checking back. Xerneas is Fairy-type, Yveltal is Dark/Flying. Xerneas has an ability called Fairy Aura while Yveltal has one called Dark Aura. Fairy Aura powers up Fairy-type moves while Dark Aura powers up Dark-type moves. Xerneas has a special move called Geo Control and Yveltal one called Death Wing
Pancham's evolution is called Goronda (????). It is the Aggressive Pokémon, is 2.1m tall, weighs 136kg, and has the ability Iron Fist. It is Fighting/Dark-type. It has the move Hammer Arm and a new method of evolution
The Squids are called Maika (?????), the Rotation Pokémon is 0.4m tall weighing 3.5kg, and its evolution Karamanero (?????) the Reverasl Pokémon, is 1.5m tall and 47kg, and both are Dark/Psychic-type Pokémon. Maika has a move called Turn Over which reverses stat changes. It's a Dark-type move. Karamanero has the move Hypnosis. They both have either Suction Cups or Contrary.
The pink bird is called Shushup (??????) and is Fairy-type. It is the Perfume Pokémon, is 0.2m tall and 0.5kg in weight and has the ability of Healer. It knows the move AromaTherapy. It is exclusive to Pokémon Y
The puff ball is called Peroppafu (?????) and is also a Fairy-type. Its ability is a new one called Sweet Pale which prevents your allies from falling asleep. It's the Cotton Candy Pokémon, is 0.4m/3.5kg and has the new move Drain Kiss. It is exclusive to Pokémon X
Honedge has the ability of No Guard
Clauncher is exclusive to Pokémon X while Skrelp is exclusive to Pokémon Y
There's a new Gym leader, with the robot arms, called Shitoron (????) while the other Gym Leader is called Zakuro (???). Zakuro is said to be good at sports
The professor is called Purataanu (?????). He will occasionally battle you.
The evil team is called Team Flair/Flare (????). Their purpose is solely to make money
CoroCoro is offering special Xerneas & Yveltal figures if you pre-order the games and send in a form

Incapable of dumping images at the moment so if anyone would like to take a look at the new stuff, check out http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml

Godddd now I'm forced to choose between two of the coolest looking water types I've ever seen, and if I go with Clauncher I'm screwed out of an adorable pink bird thing

Very neat stuff though, I love how X any Y are advancing.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Orange juice :l on July 11, 2013, 08:01:52 AM
If Honedge gets Guillotine to go with that No Guard, heads will roll.

Literally.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on July 14, 2013, 02:31:46 PM
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Supposedly this is Oorotto, a Pokemon revealed during the trailer of the new Mewtwo movie.

This is a sketch based off what was shown, so the official design has yet to be leaked. I'd be 100% fine using it if it stayed like this though. Could end up a Grass/Ghost type, perhaps?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Orange juice :l on July 14, 2013, 06:34:47 PM
Shiftry, is that you?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on July 14, 2013, 06:38:06 PM
4th evolutions of a species...?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on August 08, 2013, 03:14:53 PM
Nothing you ever say will make you prepared for this. Even if you suspect it, you won't be prepared.

Game Freak's "scoop of the century" is

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on August 08, 2013, 03:20:28 PM
Ohmygawsh!
Now I can have an even more OP Lucario!
I Hope it's true though !
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on August 08, 2013, 03:28:53 PM
Quote from: "Zerokk, in another place,"
It seems rediculous, why would they do this? At least, why would they slap "mega" onto the currently existing name? And for the whole thing being special in general, I understand Ampharos, Mewtwo, and Blaziken, but can't the others just get new evolutions? I don't see the deal.

At least give them something better than Mega. Hnngg.

CoroCoro sometimes puts out fake facts, does it?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on August 08, 2013, 04:13:39 PM
do keep in mind that's the Japanese thing, we'll probably get something different.

it's good to see that we know what this generation's "pikachu" is.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on August 08, 2013, 04:36:37 PM
At first I was hoping Absol and Mawile got real evolutions. But I have no idea how I feel about this. I think the concepts of forms is getting stupidly out of hand.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on August 08, 2013, 04:38:46 PM
Actually the "Mega Evolution" makes Blaziken OP as it's a starter and so people will probably pick Blaziken more often.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on August 08, 2013, 04:42:52 PM
Dreamworld Blaziken was already OP to begin with, this isn't really changing much.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Balrog on August 08, 2013, 05:39:21 PM
Fairy Type announcement trailer:


Pokemon X/Y confirmed for FABULOUS :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on August 08, 2013, 06:15:01 PM
They named the Pokemon-Amie feature after Reggie.
 :lol:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Max on August 09, 2013, 05:38:12 PM
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on August 10, 2013, 07:52:07 AM
Oh boy, the genwunners are at it again.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on August 10, 2013, 09:23:31 PM
Dookie (kinda) covers the whole Mega Evolution subject along with those three new pokemon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on August 11, 2013, 12:10:11 AM
He doesn't necessarily "cover" it yet, though. At this rate, nobody really can other than Game Freak themselves.

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on August 11, 2013, 12:14:50 AM
Quote
It has the ability Parental Bond that allows its attacks to hit twice in one turn.
That's interesting, it kinda makes it feel as if you have 2 pokemon in a single battle but not entirely.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on August 11, 2013, 01:17:25 AM
Now the dream of throwing baby Genghis Khan at people can become a reality.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: GameAndWatcher on August 11, 2013, 02:29:55 PM
I was wondering when they'd do SOMETHING with Kangaskhan's baby.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on August 11, 2013, 02:32:39 PM
Quote from: "Zerokk"
I don't see how you get a Baby Kangaskhan to suddenly have it's own child as soon as it evolves.

Yes, I sort of like the mega whatever for Kangaskhan, but it needs some slight visual difference, I think.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on September 04, 2013, 06:59:39 PM
So.

Not only can you select the Gen I starters from the beginning of the game, but they all have Mega Evolutions now.

Quote from: "Serebii"
Following the information from the Pokémon Direct, the official release has provided new details on the Pokémon. Mega Venusaur has the ability Thick Fat, Mega Charizard has the ability Drought and Mega Blastoise has the ability Mega Launcher which boosts its moves. It also confirmed that you will need to obtain a bracelet called the Mega Ring that holds a mysterious stone called a Key Stone. The Trainer’s Key Stone resonates with the Mega Stone held by his or her Pokémon. In addition to that, various screenshots were added. Our Mega Evolutions page was also updated
It was also revealed that Pokémon Bank & Poké Transporter prevent hacked Pokémon from transferring and work with multiple copies of the games. Check the image to go to the pre-release screenshot page.
Pokémon Bank, and with it Poké Transporter, for sale in Japan on December 25th for 500Ą a year with a trial until January 31st where you have to pay afterwards.
Edit @ 13:19: Created a section for Pokémon Bank
Edit @ 13:25: Created a page for Poké Transporter
Edit @ 13:31: Updated the Special Edition Console Page
Edit @ 13:45: Pokémon Bank is to be released in Europe on December 27th 2013
Edit @ 14:29: A new Pokémon is spotted for a split second in the Nintendo Direct

I'll post screenies when I get the chance

like now
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on September 05, 2013, 12:15:27 AM
Tank Blastoise makes me want to level up my Squirtle.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on September 11, 2013, 05:12:05 PM
Since no one posted this yet

Quote from: "Serebii"
The next batch of CoroCoro information has been posted to Japanese forums and this batch showcases more information on the upcoming games Pokémon X & Y. We have the cover that showcases a new Mega Evolution of Mewtwo as well as Mega Garchomp in the bottom right
The middle starter evolutions have also been revealed. First is Hariboogu (?????), Chespin's evolution. It is pure Grass-type and knows the move Mud Shot. Next is Fennekin's evolution, Teerunaa (?????) which is pure Fire-type. It knows the move Psyshock and finally is Froakie's evolution, Gekogashira (?????) which is pure Water-type and knows Bounce
It lists two fossil Pokémon, Chigorasu (????) which is Rock/Dragon T-Rex which has a new ability 'Hard Jaw' that increases attack power of biting moves and knows Crunch, and Amarusu (????) which is Rock/Ice Diplodocus which has a new ability called Freeze Skin which turns Normal type moves into Ice-type moves and raises their power. It knows Aurora Beam
There is a white dog called Torimian (?????) which is the Pokémon from the Pokémon Direct and is a Normal-type It has a new ability called Fur Coat which reduces Physical Damage. You can also customise its appearance
Finally, the Psychic-type cat called Nyaonikusu (??????) which has male and female appearances. Male is on the right, Female is on the left in the third picture below. movepool varies by gender. The male is more of a supporter while the female is more of an attacker with, female Nyaonikusu knowing Extrasensory and male knowing Miracle Eye. It has Keen Eye or Infiltrator
He also listed the Fairy-type chart. According to this, Fairy is Super Effective on Fighting, Dark and Dragon and not effective on Fire, Poison or Steel. It also states that it is weak to Poison and Steel while resists Fighting, Dark and Bug. It is immune to Dragon.
The new Mega Evolution of Mewtwo is exclusive to X and is called Mega Mewtwo X. It is Psychic/Fighting-type and has the ability Steadfast. The previous Mega Mewtwo is Mega Mewtwo Y and is exclusive to Pokémon Y. They use the items Mewtwonite X & Mewtwonite Y to Mega Evolve. Mega Garchomp has the ability Sandforce
10:53: Change your hair and clothes at a Boutique and Salon, reflected in the graphics, with a famous actress called Karune. Team Flare has five scientists, Kuseroshiki, Momiji, Bara, Akebi, Corea
11:06: According to the leaker, Steel has lost its resistance to Dark and Ghost. Like the rest of this information this is unconfirmed until we get a picture.
11:56: Re-organised for easier readability
12:34: The actress Karena is a trainer you will also have the ability of battling. Team Flare are looking to create a beautiful world.
13:25: Created our special Type Chart to match the new type matchup
14:00: Updated the New Pokémon Page & Mega Evolution Page with today's reveals
10:45: In addition to this, some anime details were shown. Mega Blaziken was shown on the new anime poster, alongside Clemont and the new female playable character.

Pictures:
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on September 11, 2013, 06:55:29 PM
I didn't expect the starter evos at all. Not sure of my thoughts for Chespin's evo, I'm probably going to wait until they reveal models or less dynamic artwork to judge it.

Fennekin's evo is great, and Froakie's is pretty spiffy.

The fossils look incredible and their typings are unique. Definitely a fan of both of them.

The other two captivate me less but they're still cool

Mega Garchomp is freaky but Mega Mewtwo X feels so much better than Mega Mewtwo Y to me.

Great stuff, especially for our last major leak before release.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on September 11, 2013, 07:10:35 PM
I don't see why Steel losing two resistances is necessary... I mean, it's not confirmed but even still.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on September 11, 2013, 07:12:34 PM
Because Steel is OP as hell defensively due to the fact they resisted basically everything they weren't weak to? And it is confirmed.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on September 11, 2013, 07:17:00 PM
The thing I liked about Steel though was the fact that it either resisted something or took a beating from it (These only being fighting, ground and fire.) And it resisted Dark, Dragon, Normal, Ice, Rock, Steel, Psychic, Ghost....

Alright as I was typing those out I realized that it does have too many resistances... <_<
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on September 11, 2013, 07:19:38 PM
The thing that annoys me though is Ice. They took time to revamp the type chart. Poison finally gained a new use, but Ice? It still doesn't resist anything except itself. This pains me. Gamefreak why? Ice type sucks defensively because it offers no resistances. It's been terrible defensively since Gen 1. Why! Whhhhhhyyyy!!!!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on September 11, 2013, 09:51:53 PM
The steel type change is definitely gonna make some of the most popular choices for walls in OU decreased, like Ferathorn (dohoho), Heatran, and Skarmory. I also can see [Mega] Gengar being a popular choice since it can take out fairy types with sludge bomb and it was already a good choice to begin with (basically an easy switch in now) also Scizor. Fairy type is probably gonna be the most OP type since it can be an easy switch in to outrage or any other dragon and it is weak to two of the least used movetypes, though I was really expecting a change in grass and ice (as ivory said). And Garchomp is lel.

I have to disagree on Steel being ultra-OP though, I do think it was one of the better types since it was arguably the best type to wall pokemon but ground, water, and fight outweighs it IMO and fire and dragon come very close (before the new type changes and fairy type). Tyranitar is gonna get a buff by the steel nerf too (dohoho).
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on September 11, 2013, 10:49:47 PM
Quote from: "Fyone"
Fairy type is probably gonna be the most OP type since it can be an easy switch in to outrage or any other dragon and it is weak to two of the least used movetypes
This comment alone is the reason why I freaking love Gen 6.


The thing is, Fairy won't be overpowered or broken. It's just so much of a drastic change in the metagame that "pro master" elitists are crying about Fairy being OP before anything even happens. Dragon was always the best type in Pokemon, hands down. Even with its numerous counters, just the word Dragon made you think "oh this has got to be a badass", and the insane base stats, awesome offensive moves, and great support options only do nothing but compound the feeling of being god-tier.

Fairy now beats Dragon and is weak to Poison, who was canonically the shittiest type since Generation 1 and has remained the shittiest for over 20 years. Poison is weak to the ever-prevalent Psychic and Ground types (Psyshock EQ, anyone?) and only beats Grass, which is absolutely pitiful coverage; besides Grass having far superior counters like Fire (which doubles as a Steel counter) and Ice (which used to be the only non-Dragon type to beat Dragon, making it a vital choice), Grass is also often paired with types like Poison or Ground which do nothing but negate the edge Poison was given in the first place. Hell, Steel flat-out nullifies Poison to zero, which was pretty much a Gen 2 troll move on Game Freak's part considering that Steel resisted nearly everything it wasn't weak to.

The Poison buff, Steel nerf, and introduction of Fairy type is something I've wanted a long time from Pokemon. I'm the weirdo who doesn't give two left shits about the metagame, so seeing it flipped upside down is hilarious. There is no definite "best" or "worst" type anymore. With the right moveset, any type can be viable in any situation thanks to the introduction of Fairy and the reduction of Steel's resistances. Steel can be viable offensively. Fairy eats Dragon for breakfast but doesn't resist much else. Poison is viable in general. Hell, Ghost is going to see more use in general, and Normal type might actually make a comeback. Gen 6 is going to be one heck of a wild ride, and I'm going to love every minute.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on September 13, 2013, 07:15:18 PM
Well, I have Pokemon Y preordered. Yaaaayyy.

Also, Gengar is going to love Gen 6. Gengar is going to thrive better than ever with these changes.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on September 13, 2013, 07:20:52 PM
Quote from: "Ivory"
Well, I have Pokemon Y preordered. Yaaaayyy.

Also, Gengar is going to love Gen 6. Gengar is going to thrive better than ever with these changes.

hmmm, it appears were getting the same version, im not preordering though, but im getting it whenever i get the chance.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on September 13, 2013, 07:24:49 PM
I'd preorder it if my wallet could cough up the funds, but eh... I'll get it whenever.

I'm gonna be an immense hipster here, but I've decided on X solely because everyone ever is getting Y.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on September 13, 2013, 07:29:24 PM
Really? X is appearing to be the most popular title. Y is the less popular title of the pair. It just seems a few people on Cutstuff are happening to get Y. I'm only getting Y because me and another friend of mine always get opposite versions, and he already preordered X a week ago.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on September 13, 2013, 07:56:41 PM
I can't afford to dump money on it right now. I just bought KH 1.5 as well as some other things.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on September 13, 2013, 11:01:29 PM
I think I'll get X because Xerneas. Usually my sister and I get both versions and see who can do better, but she doesn't really care about this.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on September 14, 2013, 01:24:09 AM
I wish I had money so badly.
I'm probably getting X because I prefer X Mewtwo over Y.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: King Dumb on September 14, 2013, 02:19:36 AM
On the topic of metagame, while type generalizations hold water up to a certain point, usually big changes have their results seen most obviously in individual cases.

For this reason, I'm refraining from judging the competitive ramifications of all these type chart changes until we actually have all the information about all the Pokemon.

Aside from that...

Mega Porygon-Z.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: GameAndWatcher on September 14, 2013, 03:09:10 AM
Quote from: "King Dumb"
Mega Porygon-Z.
Now with Ultra-Getting-Blamed-For-Causing-Seizures-When-Ash's-Pikachu-Really-Caused-Them Powers.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on September 14, 2013, 05:24:40 AM
I literally haven't played White 2 in half a year and I really don't feel like starting all the way over with all these events stored in my box. Instead I'll just list everything that looks half-decent and tell you to pick things. With the exception of Zubat and Porygon, I really haven't extensively used anyone on my list, so whatever gets picked I'll be going in with a fresh experience. For reference, I'm apparently right after Burgh (have yet to fight the new Elesa) and my team is averaging around Level 20.

I'm using Bechamel (Leavanny) and Gaige (Rotom) regardless.


Pignite
Growlithe
Riolu
Wailmer
Spiritomb
Porygon
Zubat
Eevee
Purrloin
Ralts
Magikarp
Togepi
Mareep
Minccino
Roggenrola
Elekid
Magnemite
Petilil
Woobat
Sandshrew


Llama recommended Roggenrola but didn't name anything else. He said it's an amazing wall, like a sturdier Golem.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on September 14, 2013, 05:28:10 AM
I used Gigalith on my W2 run, very good pokemon, a far better Golem imo.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Magnet Dood on September 14, 2013, 01:53:53 PM
You can never go wrong with a Magneton. :ugeek:

I would say Wailmer but Wailord's just big and not really anything else
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on September 14, 2013, 01:56:58 PM
Wailord is too big that you can't even bring him into buildings with you, HG/SS.

Yet, when you battle in a building..










uh logic you were just here a moment ago
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on September 14, 2013, 02:01:47 PM
Magnezone is ridiculously good in BW2 if you're interested in blowing through things.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on September 14, 2013, 02:42:17 PM
I vividly remember grinding in Lostlorn Forest until I got a Pansage.

I then used it to whup Black Kyurem with Leech Seed and Dig.


On a similar note, I'm pretty glad they wouldn't let you catch the legendary the first time around. It meant you couldn't cheese a win with your Master Ball and you had to actually take it down to proceed. It was a nice change and I hope it carries over to Gen VI.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on September 14, 2013, 05:23:46 PM
Oh hey, White and Black 2 aren't really my game-that would be SoulSilver.
And yeah, it was a good idea to have you actually try to catch the legendary by fighting it and then chucking an UltraBall or something at it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on September 14, 2013, 06:47:04 PM
Alright, so I think I'm going with:


Magneton looks suave as hell and being half Steel gives him a ton of resistances, but I really don't want to pack two Electric-types and I am really enjoying what Gaige brings to the team. Shock Wave's decent power and guaranteed accuracy offers some insurance, and Uproar is an absolute monster thanks her stellar Sp. Atk and the Gen 5 buff (90 power!!). Also, you just can't go wrong with all of her support options. She has Thunder Wave and Confuse Ray at the moment, both with 100 accuracy and both capable of ruining anyone's day.

Emboar and Growlithe is really just a "what do you think Smash would enjoy more" type of deal. I'm not really crazy about either of them, but I like Fire-type attacks and punching dudes in the face with a giant lucha wrestler pig is cool, and so is having your awesome dog bite someone in the pants, except their pants explode into flames because your awesome dog secretly had tiny volcanoes for teeth the whole time. What I'm saying is that both of these guys would probably be cool but I can't make up my mind so I'm making strangers on the internet make up my mind for me.

I'd like to have someone with Ice-type coverage and I don't feel like waiting until around the 6th Gym to get an Ice type, so for now it's between Magikarp and Slowpoke. Normally I wouldn't be making such a bizarre choice, but both of these guys have their Dream World abilities which opens up a few tricks. Magikarp evolves into Moxie Gyarados, which may not have the immediate advantage of Intimidate, but allows Gyarados to set up nicely and become a fantastic sweep. On the other hand, Slowpoke (and its evolutions) get access to Regenerator, which is an awesome ability on pretty much any Pokemon, but then you factor in Slowbro's great defensive stats or Slowking's Sp. Atk. That's when things start getting funky.

On the subject of Dream World, you can get a Skill Link Minccino in BW2 without any HMs. What.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: chuggaafan1 on September 14, 2013, 09:52:22 PM
On my first W2 playthrough, I took the Swords of Justice with me to the Plasma Frigate and the place where you fight White Kyurem. Virizion went to town.

Anyways, I recommend Arcanine over Emboar, and Rotom over Magnezone.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ? Manibogi ? on September 15, 2013, 03:33:37 PM
I fucking hate wild Roggenrolas, even at low levels. Harden gives them a huge defensive boost, making most attacks do negligible damage after just 2 uses. If you can tolerate fighting them better than I can, they can be incredible walls for your team.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on September 15, 2013, 04:52:20 PM
I pre ordered y a few weeks ago. I'm honestly indifferent on which version I get. It was a busy shopping night, and there was only 1 reservation card left for pokemon y.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ice on September 15, 2013, 07:18:52 PM
Welp, saw fenniken's bipedal evo... I already feel sorry for it... let's just hope it is a psychic and not another fighter or blaziken might have to go back on his word

"If I find out you evolve into another freakin fire/fighting type... I will skin you alive"
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on September 15, 2013, 07:28:28 PM
Fennekin said to get Psycho Cut, so Fennekin must end up as a fire/psychic. Although, it's a physical move, so..

Fennekin might be Mixed Offense + Medium Sp.Defense.
Froakie might be a Physical + Glass Speedster.
Chespin might be Special + Slow + High Defense.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on September 15, 2013, 08:02:10 PM
Based on how Quilladin looks, then it is likely that Chespin might have high defense.
Same thing with Frogadier cause it's very slim.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on September 25, 2013, 07:52:57 PM
I'm absolutely amazing nobody has posted here recently. This thread should be on fire right now.

With X and Y coming in about 16 days, a little over two weeks, what has you the most excited? Also, what version are you getting?


Personally I'm most looking forward to all the balance changes being made. Hauling Poison-types off to boot camp and introducing the Fairy-type is a nice breath of fresh air. I sort of wish Ice-types were made effective against Water-types or at least lost their Rock-type weakness, but hey, things are good so far.

I myself am probably getting X, but since X and Y seem to be in equal demand, I may reconsider.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on September 25, 2013, 08:31:58 PM
Personally I'm not sure what to think, I'd rather wait until I get the game and try it out before making any assumptions. Thery're changing a lot so we'll see how this affects competitive play as well.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on September 25, 2013, 09:04:07 PM
Quite frankly it seems corny but I'm so excited to see my favorites (especially from Gen V) in 3D once again. The game looks great and exploring the region with old and new favorites is going to be phenomenal.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on September 25, 2013, 11:08:29 PM
My sister is excited because she can change clothes.
Facepalm moment
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on September 26, 2013, 01:03:38 AM
Quote from: "ThePlayer"
My sister is excited because she can change clothes.
Facepalm moment

I'm sick and tired of the protagonist being bound to the same set of clothes.

Every time you see gameplay footage.

EVERY TIIIIIIIME
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on September 26, 2013, 04:31:06 PM


What the first anime of Pokemon should've been.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on September 27, 2013, 11:02:19 AM
Quote from: "Crunchy"


What the first anime of Pokemon should've been.

I just hope they dont somehow manage to screw this up.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on September 27, 2013, 03:39:58 PM
It's not an anime series you know. It's an OVA. It's only a few episodes long sadly.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on September 27, 2013, 06:38:28 PM
The game comes out in


GET HERE FASTER D:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on September 27, 2013, 06:54:26 PM
Oh geeze.  Nintendo let me save up for your Wii U.  You're killing me with all these new games.

...I still need to get GTAV as well, darn it my wallet.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on September 28, 2013, 01:38:41 PM
If anywhere here has beaten Black or White 2 (Or maybe the first too?) can you take an eevee I have, evolve it to a Glaceon and give it back? Llama and I tried this earlier but something was going wrong.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on October 02, 2013, 12:03:50 AM
Ok, listen to me here.

X and Y are leaking. I don't know how much information has been leaked, what has been leaked, or what has yet to be leaked. I know the guy's leaking somewhere on Instagram if you care at all.

This being said, I expect to see any and all X and Y discussion from now until a later date, legal or not, in spoiler tags. Whether this is about leaks, the games themselves, or etc. This is a great opportunity to enter a new experience with a brand new region, character roster, and nearly half of the Pokedex left unrevealed. Many of us (including yours truly) don't wish to let go of such a pleasure when the games come out in twelve days.

That being said, there's only twelve more days until the new generation. Hopefully you all are as excited as I am!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: VGS2 on October 02, 2013, 01:28:02 AM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
Ok, listen to me here.

X and Y are leaking. I don't know how much information has been leaked, what has been leaked, or what has yet to be leaked. I know the guy's leaking somewhere on Instagram if you care at all.
Ohhh shit, I just saw the news for that actually.  :shock:
Man, some retailers are in some serious trouble, that's for sure.

Well, 'tis only a matter of time before the big bad is revealed, all the plot twists are untwisted, and every stat for every single pokémon under the sun is revealed.
I give it until Friday before I flip a table.
Title: A little over 10 days, actually. Hypeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 02, 2013, 02:04:34 AM
I myself looked at some of the leakage but didn't find anything that wasn't already revealed, at a glance. I decided not to delve deeper.

Also I preordered X this evening. Woo.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 09, 2013, 09:08:20 PM
guys

if you live in Florida
you need to go to this GameStop (http://www.mystore411.com/store/view/516124/Game-Stop-Casselberry)


we're having an X and Y party
with food and trading and stuff like that

it's gonna be fun yo




EDIT: on the 12th at midnight, when X and Y get released
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 11, 2013, 07:29:24 PM
Less than 24 hours on the clock.

hypeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 11, 2013, 09:13:25 PM
I have to wait a little into tomorrow to get it
BUT HYPE

Like when this was announced I was like "oh cool pokemans"

and now it's very YES YES I WAAAANT


Also, if you don't care much for spoilers, Serebii (or whatever it's called) has started coverage on it, and have seemed to finish the (rather huge) regional dex
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Balrog on October 12, 2013, 12:45:39 AM
Okay so

There's a N64 Stadium tourney going on in my hometown and it's restricted to the renter pogeymanz. What's the best team I can put together, considering I've never played it before?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 12, 2013, 01:37:47 AM
Generally, unevolved Pokemon are better than their evolved counterparts when it comes to movesets. The guys at Game Freak did it this way so everyone wouldn't just spam the big boys and plow through everything with superior base stats. I don't remember the game that well since it's been years since my last play, but I remember Ivysaur and Omanyte kicking supreme galactic ass.

Oh, and you'll want to pack either Dratini or Dragonair, since they have the most resistances type-wise. Don't use Dragonite; he's quad-weak to ice, which is very prevalent on a lot of non-fully-evolved water types like Wartortle and Shellder, and he has some pretty shitty moves to boot. Seriously? Wrap??? This is Pokemon Stadium and not the GB games so you can't even activate the Wrap glitch for infinite bind disabling.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 12, 2013, 07:15:43 AM
IT'S OUT
legally this time



oh my god this music is so fucking GOOD
and I'm normally not someone to flip out over graphics but
OH MAN THESE GRAPHICS
first game I want to leave the 3D on when I play it
SO GOOD


and apparently EVERYONE has remixed cries, not just the 8-bit dudes
Zigzagoon had about the same, for example, but it was a lot less guttural
oh and Caterpie sounds freaking adorable beyond words
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 12, 2013, 12:03:14 PM
I know I'm no mod, but nonetheless, now that it's out, I'd really like it if future X and Y discussion were kept in spoilers. It's a matter of hours before some of us get the game and I myself don't want the experience to be tarnished.

I'm so hyped I can't fucking explain it adcvsdfsasdfandbvsjfd.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 12, 2013, 02:20:39 PM
aaaaa

Remind me to add you all later so we can have Pokémon shenanigans.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 12, 2013, 03:10:04 PM
DOWNLOADING RIGHT NOW

Once everyone has their stuff, we really need to share friend codes because it seems to be a huge emphasis in these games.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 12, 2013, 03:15:55 PM
hey hey hey

I put my FC in the 3DS topic a little bit ago, I'll add anyone who adds me so there's that!!


I swear I wasn't this hyped a week ago aaaaa
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on October 12, 2013, 06:18:31 PM
I think Ima get it from Amazon for $35!

Worth the wait for a great kickass game.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 12, 2013, 06:27:43 PM
I got right away. There was even a girl who made pokeball cookies for everyone who was there at launch, so that was pretty cool.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: chuggaafan1 on October 12, 2013, 07:54:26 PM
I fucking love wonder trades
started with a whismur named pumbloom and now i'm at a panpour
imma keep going
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ? Manibogi ? on October 12, 2013, 08:34:34 PM
Just a heads up, the eShop version might freeze at random times, so make sure to save often if you're using that one.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on October 14, 2013, 06:46:39 PM
GBT, Llama, Freeman, and I decided to do a Multi-Battle the other day. It was me and Gumball vs Llama and Freeman.

Gumball and I were doing well, I had a very tanky snorlax "soak up" (hue) hits from his Panpour's surf. Then, upon both sides losing a few pokemon, I got out a Blaziken that kept speed boosting. Freeman sent out his Lucario, and I immediately knew he was going to use IT. I kinda pulled the trigger a little too early and used my mega-evolution to take it out before it could. The next turn, however, resulted in everyone else using the mega-evolution at the same time. It was like something out of dragon ball z, where everyone goes super saiyan at once.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 14, 2013, 07:59:55 PM
...Wait, you guys already have Pokemon with Mega Evolutions?  Wow, I'm slow...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on October 14, 2013, 08:28:47 PM
Quote from: "Crunchy"
...Wait, you guys already have Pokemon with Mega Evolutions?  Wow, I'm slow...

Your slow? cant be much slower than me, I just got my first badge like an hour ago. I spent 2 DAYS TRYING TO CATCH A FREAKING PIKACHU. TWO DAYS!!!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Thunderono on October 14, 2013, 08:32:04 PM
Mega ampharos is fucking brilliant

Everyone's got their own little mega, GBT has his aerodactyl, Freeman has his Lucario, etc. etc. etc.

And I'm just sitting here with my amph-abulous partner


Also confuse ray is hilarious
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 14, 2013, 08:33:25 PM
Quote from: "Duora Super Gyro"
Quote from: "Crunchy"
...Wait, you guys already have Pokemon with Mega Evolutions?  Wow, I'm slow...

Your slow? cant be much slower than me, I just got my first badge like an hour ago. I spent 2 DAYS TRYING TO CATCH A FREAKING PIKACHU. TWO DAYS!!!

What really? Pikachu was my second encounter in the forest (first was pansage).
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on October 14, 2013, 08:36:53 PM
My dream Mega is version exclusive so it's going to take me a little bit to effectively get it. :(

This game is beautiful though from how things are playing out so far. Only 6 badges currently, but already the pacing, the variety, and just how captivating the region as a whole in have blown my expectations out of the water.

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 14, 2013, 08:46:17 PM
Pikachu is a rare find in that darn forest, never found it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Thunderono on October 14, 2013, 08:54:22 PM
Rare find?

He was literally the first pokemon I found there
Meanwhile in that call GBT breaks down over the presence of the elemental monkeys
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 14, 2013, 08:57:11 PM
I found like 3 of them. Also personally I don't find the selection to be nearly as thought out as BW2. As a collectorholic, it drives me insane that every area has like 8 new pokemon to look for. My team is still only 3 pokemon and I'm only at that zubat cave because nothing has appealed to me. And two of them are starters (Braixen, Ivysaur) and then the only thing I decided to stick with was my Floette.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on October 14, 2013, 09:20:29 PM
I stuck with Zigzagoon for a while just because it looked so happy but when it evolved I kinda dropped it

Vivillon was pretty neat too and Talonflame might be nifty if I didn't have Charizard planned.

Route 4 has some neat stuff though, even if most of it is Flabebe and older guys.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on October 14, 2013, 10:19:30 PM
I agree with Ivory a little bit.

The amount of Pokemon jammed into each area makes it feel like a crappy ROM hack where someone rushed the wild Pokemon selection because they were too lazy to make a thought-out decision.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 14, 2013, 10:28:37 PM
Geeze Tengu, it's not near that bad.

But it does make me OCD considering I want that Pokedex filled out.
Title: Santalune Forest <3<3<3
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 15, 2013, 01:33:24 AM
I'm sure you all know what I filled half my team with.

The obvious aside, I also opted for Bunnelby's line, Carbink, and Doduo 's line, but then I replaced them with Aerodactyl, Zoroark, and Espurr's line. Mega Aerodactyl is glorious.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: squidgy617 on October 15, 2013, 04:23:26 AM
I had to drive half an hour to get this game because this tiny town I now live in has only small retail stores, and my campus internet doesn't work properly with the 3DS.

It was worth it.

My team is Greninja, Charizard (with Charizardite X), Marowak, Lucario, Dedenne, and a Beedrill thats gonna be replaces with a Scizor very soon.

I wish I could use the internet features though... uuuggghhh stupid campus internet...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 15, 2013, 11:58:09 AM
So I beat the game yesterday after playing nonstop.
Fun stuff.

If anyone cares, my final team was Greninja, Venusaur, Talonflame, Gardevoir, Lucario, and Mamoswine.

Also because of the 39999999 pokemon, nuzlocking this game would be interesting.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on October 15, 2013, 01:10:44 PM
I now have a Plusle named Pommy and a minun named Mona... spent all day yesterday and this morning catching them, turns out because i have Y, I can only find minun, the only way for me to get plusle, is from minun hordes, but, I got it. I'm not very fond of how many different pokemon are in each route, but Im finding a lot of my favorites so it doesent really bother me, also, wonder trade is amazing, traded a level 6 pansage for a japanese level 20 onix...first gym was so easy.

Also, funny thing, I have Braixen and Ivysaur.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 15, 2013, 02:33:37 PM
You guys.  Are so much faster at this than me.
What am I doing wrong?!  I haven't even gotten the second badge yet!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on October 15, 2013, 02:38:05 PM
Meanwhile I can't even play this game due to a lack of a "treedeeess."

I'm just sitting here watching blind nuzlocke streams.








By the way, don't pet Honedge on the hilt or scarf in Pokemon-Amie.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on October 15, 2013, 04:45:22 PM
Quote from: "Crunchy"
You guys.  Are so much faster at this than me.
What am I doing wrong?!  I haven't even gotten the second badge yet!
neither have I... I'v spent most my time trying to catch certain pokemon, while training like fifteen other ones because I cant decide on six pokemon to use... also, minun seems to really enjoy it when I rub its tummy.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 15, 2013, 04:48:26 PM
Also, don't feel bad about not having the second badge yet. There is actually quite a bit of gap between the first badge and the second. A bit longer than I would of liked, but it's there nonetheless.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 15, 2013, 09:09:54 PM
dudes, join the club

I have 42 hours logged and counting and I still only have two Badges
Gumball and Freeman are just jerks who like rushing through things and not enjoying the sweetness


also Wonder Training is the freaking best

like
SERIOUSLY???

YOU CAN MAX OUT A DUDE FROM ZERO EV POINTS
IN THIRTY MINUTES
AND THE MINIGAME IS SO FREAKING FUN
LIKE HORY SHET
YOU COULD JUST MAKE THIS A GAME ON ITS OWN
BUT YOU PUT IT INSIDE OF POKEMON
SO NOW YOU HAVE TWO GAMES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 15, 2013, 09:24:29 PM
I wasn't rushing, I just had no reason to ever stop playing. :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: CutmanMike on October 15, 2013, 09:35:27 PM
Beat the game done 0 EV training of any kind. Now I need to catch up.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 15, 2013, 09:48:44 PM
dude
Mike
just
level with me for a second here


punch the default bag over and over until you get a plain white bag
throw the others out if you fill up in bags, just get that white bag in Super Training

this is the almighty Reset Bag, which zeroes out a Pokemon's earned EVs
you can get rid of all the junk EVs you got in your main playthrough
and then do Super Training to get the exact EV spread you want for your guys


it's so good




also this happened
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on October 15, 2013, 09:50:14 PM
The streamer I'm watching has level 30's pre-second gym, blind nuzlocke, no deaths.

Yeah, don't rush through the game.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on October 15, 2013, 10:13:37 PM
so today, I did absolutely nothing to progress into the game, spent my time catching a bunch of pokemon, so now I have honedge, and 2 espurrs, I also caught some other pokemon that I ended up getting rid of through wonder trades. Now I have an eevee, a cubone, and a zubat. no where near getting the second badge yet, but I really dont care. also have to battle people online, Id go for people on deviant art but dA is messed up and I cant tell anybody on the sight about it.

Edit: also, I really want to play with people I somewhat know over the internet, so could I please have some friend codes if its okay. I >.>   nobody I have seems to have Pokemon Y or are just never online. My friend code is 4167-5203-6939
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: squidgy617 on October 15, 2013, 10:38:10 PM
GUIZ

I GOT A SHINY URSARING

Its my first random shiny. I'm so happy Q-Q
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on October 15, 2013, 10:49:18 PM
HOW DOES ONE SHINY

I should reboot Pokemon Black and try something new.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on October 15, 2013, 11:26:01 PM
Quote from: "Ceridran"
HOW DOES ONE SHINY

No rly.
How do they look in game? Like just the  regular Pokemon, only with alternate colors akin to the games?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: squidgy617 on October 16, 2013, 12:16:51 AM
Yeah, they just have alternate colors, and sparkles swirl around them when they come out.

He's green and awesome :T

I was really taken off guard when he came out. I was mindlessly running through the grass waiting for a Scyther to pop up. Things like that always happen when you aren't really paying attention...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: chuggaafan1 on October 16, 2013, 01:29:24 AM
So I beat the game yesterday. The game's great and I won't spoil anything. I'm working on filling the 'dex, as well as training a Contrary Neutral Nature Inkay. Super Training's p cool, as smash said.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on October 16, 2013, 01:33:11 AM
Oh right do you guys know how to evolve Inkay

because--

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on October 16, 2013, 02:19:15 AM
Whaaaaaaat. That's so weird.


Anyway, my current party is

Braxier/Gloom/Luvdisc/Drifloon/Meditite

And currently trying to get Dwebble to finish it.
Title: Moltres why
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 16, 2013, 02:28:59 AM
I replaced Zoroark with Gengar, which can also Mega Evolve, and beat the game.

Three solid days well spent.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 16, 2013, 03:40:51 AM
I got an Eevee (My favorite Pokémon) and it evolved into Sylveon the second it leveled up.

Wow.  It must have really liked me.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: squidgy617 on October 16, 2013, 05:03:36 AM
Beat the game.

Yaaaaay.

Next Ima probably catch Zygarde. Now I really, really want the Pokemon Bank to come out though... I'm ready to do a mass transfer XD
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 16, 2013, 01:20:53 PM
So apparently the way breeding works this time around is the baby will be in the same type of ball as it's mother.  So if I breed a male Pokémon with a Ditto, does the Ditto count as the mother?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on October 16, 2013, 02:07:23 PM
If you use a male pokemon on the other side, probably yes.

__

I just realized, seeing as Pokemon don't say their names in the Pokemon Origins OVA, and neither ingame, for the longest time, I have not realized that only the Anime makes them say their own name!

Then again I heard a thing about PokeReggie Amie having them say names-- Hey, are you guys even using that system? It's great. From what I've seen it's caused better attack dodging, I think critical hits, etc.. Things. Just try.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 16, 2013, 02:46:24 PM
Yeah yeah, got my Sylveon up all the way and it performs excellently in battle.
Though there was this creepy moment when it was apparently calmed down because of my scent or something.

You don't really need to pay attention to fullness and enjoyment after all 5 affection hearts are filled right?

__

I got a Ditto via a trade!  I'll be glad to make babies of Chespin,
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and any exclusive X Pokemon for you guys.

As soon as I get a move that lets me fly or teleport back to the daycare.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: squidgy617 on October 16, 2013, 04:18:40 PM
Quote from: "Ceridran"
If you use a male pokemon on the other side, probably yes.

__

I just realized, seeing as Pokemon don't say their names in the Pokemon Origins OVA, and neither ingame, for the longest time, I have not realized that only the Anime makes them say their own name!

Then again I heard a thing about PokeReggie Amie having them say names-- Hey, are you guys even using that system? It's great. From what I've seen it's caused better attack dodging, I think critical hits, etc.. Things. Just try.
Huh? I thought it was only Pikachu who said his name now, and he does that in the regular game, too, not just in Amie. I guess I can check if others do it as well, but I could've sworn otherwise...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 16, 2013, 04:28:26 PM
I think part of the reason for Pikachu is because its name is the same in all languages and is the overall mascot of pokemon. Although it bugs the hell out of me. Pokemon shouldn't say their names.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 16, 2013, 06:11:30 PM
That and it's just really awkward.  Whenever Pikachu pops out it's the only one that says it's name.  Bleh.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tfp BreakDown on October 16, 2013, 07:56:45 PM
So, just started playing X today. (ordered from amazon last week, received yesterday.) So far I like it, even though I haven't beaten the first gym yet.
Also the music in Satalune Forest reminds me of the music from the Toadwood Forest from Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time.
Edit:Quick Question: How do you take off the roller skates?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 16, 2013, 09:16:42 PM
Quote from: "Ivory"
It bugs the hell out of me. Pokemon shouldn't say their names.
Quote from: "Crunchy"
That and it's just really awkward.  Whenever Pikachu pops out it's the only one that says it's name.  Bleh.
it gets worse

Pichu and Raichu still have cries
so Pikachu sticks out like a sore thumb


I was going to use one since it has a good learnset this time
but then it said its name
and there was no option to turn it off
and I was like "fuck this" and boxed it

Quote from: "Tfp BreakDown"
Quick Question: How do you take off the roller skates?
press the D-Pad


lel
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 16, 2013, 09:50:46 PM
Yeah I knew about the Pichu and Raichu thing.
And I think he means, he wants to take them off for good so he can move with the D-Pad without using the skates, which sadly, I don't think is possible.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: CutmanMike on October 16, 2013, 09:59:15 PM
Quote from: "squidgy617"
GUIZ

I GOT A SHINY URSARING

Its my first random shiny. I'm so happy Q-Q

Nice, I got a shiny too. There was a blue Psyduck in a horde of Psyduck and I got it.


.... Sadly I evolved it and shiny Golduck is nowhere near as cool. Also holy shit his stats are terrible. I mainly use him as a Soaker. Use Soak, turn them into water type, die, bring out a grass type.

Quote from: "Crunchy"
And I think he means, he wants to take them off for good so he can move with the D-Pad without using the skates, which sadly, I don't think is possible.

What I do is register the Item Finder thingy (via the Key Items tab), hit Y and select it. While you have it out you can still run as if you were using the d-pad.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on October 16, 2013, 10:08:35 PM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
Quote from: "Ivory"
It bugs the hell out of me. Pokemon shouldn't say their names.
Quote from: "Crunchy"
That and it's just really awkward.  Whenever Pikachu pops out it's the only one that says it's name.  Bleh.
it gets worse

Pichu and Raichu still have cries
so Pikachu sticks out like a sore thumb


I was going to use one since it has a good learnset this time
but then it said its name
and there was no option to turn it off
and I was like "fuck this" and boxed it

Quote from: "Tfp BreakDown"
Quick Question: How do you take off the roller skates?
press the D-Pad

Pikachu's sound...I hate it... soon as I get a thunder stone, I'l take Rosei out of her box. But until then, it stays.
And THANK YOU! I'V BEEN WANTING TO NOT USE THE ROLLER SKATES FOR SO LONG!!!
...I need a shiny...


lel
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Geno on October 16, 2013, 10:28:18 PM
Quote from: "Crunchy"
That and it's just really awkward.  Whenever Pikachu pops out it's the only one that says it's name.  Bleh.
what

Oh no, it's like Pokemon Yellow all over again!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on October 17, 2013, 12:09:30 AM
Anyone know a good way to get a foreign ditto?
also found a wild Zoroark. Might help my chances?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on October 17, 2013, 12:14:09 AM
I found a Shiny Spinda

What is going on
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: chuggaafan1 on October 17, 2013, 12:29:50 AM
Shinies seem complexingly more common. There's a theory that the rates are now 1/1000.

On a side note Masuda Methoding for a shiny Honedge because screw Panpour
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on October 17, 2013, 12:36:51 AM
Quote from: "ChaoticChao"
Anyone know a good way to get a foreign ditto?
also found a wild Zoroark. Might help my chances?


I got a foreign Ditto on GTS. I just put in a Slowpoke, asked for a Ditto and I just happened to get a Japanese one.



Also, super training is really annoying. I'm only doing it so I can get a dusk stone, but I guess I don't have a problem with EV training my Meditite.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 17, 2013, 01:58:11 AM
I got bored and just decided to restart and nuzlocke to see how that goes. Though I traded my super pro team to Smash first.

If anyone cares about current progress...

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 17, 2013, 02:03:07 AM
Also, if anyone has a ditto and wouldn't mind making eggs of
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and the fire and water starters, I'd really appreciate it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on October 17, 2013, 10:49:35 AM
I got venasaur and greninja, Crunchy. I can help. (The weekend might work best though)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on October 17, 2013, 01:58:17 PM
By this point, I think it's not a spoiler, Crunchy.
Title: oh no Dood's in the Pokemon thread again
Post by: Magnet Dood on October 17, 2013, 03:11:20 PM
To be honest, I like what I see so far in Kalos, but I'm honestly not so sure I'm willing to shell out sixty or so bucks for a game I know I probably won't play that long. It's usually my fault anyway- it happened with Soulsilver, Black AND White 2. Maybe if the price drops by Christmas, I'll want it.

Also, in case you didn't know, Serebii.net already put up a complete Pokedex list.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 17, 2013, 04:05:25 PM
it's only 40 bucks you doof


literally no excuse to not get it unless you lack a 3DS
and even then you could just buy The X & Y Machine
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 17, 2013, 04:32:42 PM
The what?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on October 17, 2013, 04:34:10 PM
The 2DS.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 17, 2013, 05:29:55 PM
I thought that was a system for younger kids, not specifically for X & Y.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ice on October 17, 2013, 06:25:22 PM
I hate being poor >_< already everyones gotten it and beaten it

Ialso have a small rant about the mega evos. They just feel like they were rushed or were just plain filler. Why does charizard get a x and y form but the other starters don't? Why are they the only starters to get mega forms? Why the heck is ampharos suddenly a dragon? And why the heck do you have a mega gengar but no alakazam golem or machamp... on second thought, I'm scared of what mega machamp might  become... and why is it the few specific ones that got mega form with no real rhyme or reason
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on October 17, 2013, 06:29:02 PM
Quote from: "ice"
no alakazam golem or machamp...

Actually..

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ice on October 17, 2013, 06:42:44 PM
Why are these things not on the wiki?
Title: relevant
Post by: Magnet Dood on October 17, 2013, 09:18:07 PM
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Gen. 1 Complete. Just need 100 more.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on October 17, 2013, 11:07:25 PM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
I found a Shiny Spinda

What is going on

I just found a Shiny Tangela.

Seriously.

What is going on.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Spikeboy on October 17, 2013, 11:13:55 PM
and it was all thanks to
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i feel good
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tfp BreakDown on October 17, 2013, 11:20:54 PM
On the subject of shinies and their appearances, when I was looking for a honedge for my team I came across a shiny oddish. Maybe perhaps this is the year of shinies or just a strong of coincidences.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on October 18, 2013, 01:39:42 AM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
it's only 40 bucks

Aaaaaand 35$ on Amazon where I'm getting it from.

Me and my silly sister who still hasn't beaten Diamond.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 18, 2013, 01:56:48 AM
My adventures of nuzlocke continued far into today. There were smiles, and tears. And sonic fan characters in the down time.
Geez it's scary.

Current Crap: 2 Badges

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 18, 2013, 02:00:14 AM
Wait, you restarted your save for a Nuzlocke challenge?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on October 18, 2013, 02:22:30 AM
So I kinda liked having
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to rely on, especially considering it got me that Shiny Tangela from a page back.

So if any of you have friend codes that I haven't exchanged with you yet, let me know. I'd love to help out in the long run. 2019-9747-9621
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 18, 2013, 04:55:08 AM
I'm finding horde battles annoying. Having a bunch of mime jr double slapping me takes ages. First time I wish Pokemon had an animation fast forward button. Sky Battles are also something I would rather never see again. Too limiting options and it's not all too fun in general I find.

Although unlike sky battles, I hope to see horde battles get expanded upon in future games.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Thunderono on October 18, 2013, 05:47:38 AM
Alright.  So.

After a rather lengthy session, I managed to triumph over the elite four and take down the champion.  This being done, I can actually form an opinion on the game as a whole.
I'll probably wind up spoiling something so open this if you dare
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So...yeah.  Barring the game-breaking glitch everyone's talking about, this is possibly my favorite pokemon game to date.  Please excuse any errors or screwups, it's 1:45 AM and I'm tired.
Now I get this fun postgame and those
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everyone's been talking about so whoop
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on October 18, 2013, 12:25:52 PM
Quote from: "Ivory"
I'm finding horde battles annoying. Having a bunch of mime jr double slapping me takes ages. First time I wish Pokemon had an animation fast forward button. Sky Battles are also something I would rather never see again. Too limiting options and it's not all too fun in general I find.

Although unlike sky battles, I hope to see horde battles get expanded upon in future games.

Have you seen a Bellsprout Horde

Nothing but sleep powder x wrap x have a fun time

Wingull hordes are something like that but with confusion
and Roggenrolla hordes are a pain to take out due to their sturdy unless you have an AoE attack.


Also, on the contrary to your opinion of sky battles, I don't see why people hate them. My Crobat just loves eating through anything that decides to leave the ground.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on October 18, 2013, 12:52:16 PM
Why is mareep only in route 12 in a horde?!?! I am trying to get all mega evos to be possible, and mareep and banette are going to take forever!

Oh, and I have had respect for Vivillon for saving me from Hawlucha in the fight gym on my first day. (There was much more than that that day)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on October 18, 2013, 01:35:45 PM
I still can't get over how Zangoose and Seviper will fight eachother if they appear with eachother in a swarm battle.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on October 18, 2013, 02:22:55 PM
That happens in any horde. My friend found a shiny Seviper amongst a horde of Zangoose and they killed the shiny before he could catch it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 18, 2013, 02:34:45 PM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
So if any of you have friend codes that I haven't exchanged with you yet, let me know. I'd love to help out in the long run. 2019-9747-9621
Same here, I rather like online play in any game when I have the time, just don't expect any competitive Pokemon battling from me, I'm horrible at it.

4425 - 1487 - 1158

Registered you LlamaHombre.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on October 18, 2013, 04:35:43 PM
Just added you LlamaHombre and Crunchy
4167-5203-6939
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 18, 2013, 06:21:41 PM
Adding you Gyro. (Or is it DSG?)

Took me all morning but I finally used the GTS to get the 4 starters I didn't already have and got a Tyrunt.
The reason it took me all morning was because I also breeded my Ditto with the trades to get versions of them that weren't technically 'trade' Pokemon if that makes sense.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on October 18, 2013, 06:32:22 PM
Quote from: "Crunchy"
Adding you Gyro. (Or is it DSG?)

Took me all morning but I finally used the GTS to get the 4 starters I didn't already have and got a Tyrunt.
The reason it took me all morning was because I also breeded my Ditto with the trades to get versions of them that weren't technically 'trade' Pokemon if that makes sense.

I actually go by Duora.

Also, female eevees are a pain to find and catch, I have one that I somehow got through wonder trade named Creme. So, I gave up finding one, and decided to breed one...for some reason...anyway, I now run an eevee farm... Also, azurill is a pain to evolve...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 18, 2013, 09:45:43 PM
I give up.

This is the THIRD DAY that I've been trying to find an Absol. I'm looking for a semi-specific Absol which may explain why it's taking so long, but this is getting to be a little out of hand. I'm asking for help from anyone who is willing to give it.


I've generally had good luck finding Pokemon for other people; I was able to secure a Pikachu for Linnie in a little less than 10 minutes, and I had six Dwebbles to spare when Tengu couldn't find any Dwebble after searching for 3 hours. Maybe one of you could lend a hand and help me out?

My 3DS FC is 3136 6824 7861. Please and thank you.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Thunderono on October 18, 2013, 10:58:38 PM
So I got Smash's absol call off the search parties

Also friend safaris are fun but I'm currently mass breeding wailmers
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on October 18, 2013, 11:16:11 PM
Quote from: "Ceridran"
I still can't get over how Zangoose and Seviper will fight eachother if they appear with eachother in a swarm battle.
Hahaha


Anyway, just got home from school to get X and Y.
Makes me happy as happy.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Bokan on October 19, 2013, 03:02:38 AM
here for the Pokemon fans http://pokemmo.eu/

This is PokeMMO you need a cartridge of Pokemon Blue or Red( GBA Version ) to play this Game.
the MMO is Based one the Game in the Cartridge you can Build your Character with Colors and different Hairstyles & Clothes.
Chat/-Duell/-Trade Systems work and the Pokemon are being gathered as always with all the Story in the Game.

Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on October 19, 2013, 03:15:26 AM
Why did you have to post this over in the Pokemon Showdown thread, anyway?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Thunderono on October 19, 2013, 03:17:13 AM
so I have over fifty wailmers hatched and I've been wonder trading these things like the dickens
If you guys want a wailmer, just add me. 0860-3254-2345
if you want one get to me as quick as you can because there's no telling when a shiny's gonna show up and I'm not changing my box of thirty wailmers so whatever's in my party goes
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 19, 2013, 03:32:04 AM
I don't understand why you would...

Screw it, I'll take one.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Thunderono on October 19, 2013, 03:38:43 AM
because shiny wailmer/wailord is pink and I don't know why I'm doing this to myself
I added you
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on October 19, 2013, 03:43:45 AM
Max's suffered enough with purple whales save yourself it'll never happen
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on October 19, 2013, 05:08:35 AM
Kinda unrelated but......

I finally got that gundammit Riolu that won't let me catch it.
I feel great about myself.

Add Me-3566 1557 6198
D. Player
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 19, 2013, 05:22:50 AM
Added you Player.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on October 19, 2013, 05:47:40 AM
Yep, gotcha Crunchy.

I'm awaiting Smash, Llama, DSG, and I'll add Electros in the morning cause I need to sleep.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: squidgy617 on October 19, 2013, 06:57:41 AM
ohey guys

Add me: 2836-0266-3729

Lemme know if you do so I can add you back :D

---------------------

Anyway, so this is the game where I'm going to dive deep into... well, all the side stuff. I've started hunting for hidden abilities and now I'm thinking about hatching for good IVs and natures and I'm starting a living dex for when the bank comes out and adlkjafkljfdkljafdkalfj so many possibilities!

I have a feeling I'm going to be addicted to this game for a while...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on October 19, 2013, 01:37:57 PM
just added thunder electros and squidgy...quick question... How are you playing kirby and the amazing mirror?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on October 19, 2013, 01:47:05 PM
I've added everyone who's posted so far. You all have been great help.

Duora, there was an Ambassador program that happened if you bought your 3DS before the price of it dropped significantly. You got 10 free NES games and 10 free GBA games.

Nevertheless, I'm Masada-ing for a Shiny Aron at the moment.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 19, 2013, 04:08:11 PM
Oh darn it...
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: squidgy617 on October 19, 2013, 05:01:11 PM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
Duora, there was an Ambassador program that happened if you bought your 3DS before the price of it dropped significantly. You got 10 free NES games and 10 free GBA games.
This.

Also, added you Duora and Llama.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on October 19, 2013, 05:32:40 PM
Got my Shiny Aron.  :D

It only took 48 hatches, and it's even Impish nature too. Holy god yes.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on October 19, 2013, 07:29:45 PM
Holy crap.

I got a lvl 35 Mightyena via wonder trade for a lvl 1 Pidgey.


I feel so guilty.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 19, 2013, 07:42:43 PM
I did it guys.

I got it legit.

It only took 27 eggs.

Shiny Pansage.

So yeah if anyone wants a Pansage that you definitely can't catch in Santalune Forest, by all means.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 19, 2013, 07:50:08 PM
There is now a Kalos Chat for all X and Y players.


If you have Skype, feel free to message myself (smashbroplusb) or Llama (llama.hombre) so we can add you!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Spikeboy on October 19, 2013, 07:54:42 PM
gublalmtogi pls
hey so i'm maybe getting this game in a week

and i've added all of you here
so here's my friend code
4296-3486-4712
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on October 19, 2013, 07:58:40 PM
Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
I've added everyone who's posted so far. You all have been great help.

Duora, there was an Ambassador program that happened if you bought your 3DS before the price of it dropped significantly. You got 10 free NES games and 10 free GBA games.

Nevertheless, I'm Masada-ing for a Shiny Aron at the moment.

Oh yeah...forogt about that...they really need to put that game on the eshop...
in pokemon related news. I caught a male raltz and my azurill finaly evolved and is now level 31...the highest level pokemon I have... still havent gotten the third badge yet...

...
Quote from: "Spikeboy"
gublalmtogi pls
hey so i'm maybe getting this game in a week

and i've added all of you here
so here's my friend code
4296-3486-4712
added :3

Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
There is now a Kalos Chat for all X and Y players.


If you have Skype, feel free to message myself (smashbroplusb) or Llama (llama.hombre) so we can add you!
joining :3
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rui on October 19, 2013, 08:52:50 PM
slurpuff is on a rank higher than god and no one can convince me otherwise v:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: chuggaafan1 on October 19, 2013, 10:22:45 PM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
There is now a Kalos Chat for all X and Y players.


If you have Skype, feel free to message myself (smashbroplusb) or Llama (llama.hombre) so we can add you!

'Aight, I sent you a message.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 19, 2013, 10:43:48 PM
Quote from: "Rui-"
slurpuff is on a rank higher than god and no one can convince me otherwise v:
I think you spelled Goomy wrong
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Geno on October 19, 2013, 10:45:38 PM
It's possible s/he is from another country where the Pokemon are named differently.


Like how Jigglypuff is named Purin in Japan.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on October 19, 2013, 10:46:48 PM
They're two different pokemon. It's a joke.

ex:

Person 1: Emboar is amazing!

Person 2: I think you spelt Blaziken wrong.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Geno on October 19, 2013, 11:26:32 PM
Oh.














I really need to get Pokemon Y now.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on October 19, 2013, 11:42:20 PM
Guys

Guys

Guys

My Riolu evolved at lvl 22


It's a sick beast of power as of now.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 20, 2013, 02:12:14 AM
Geez I made a lot of Nuzlocke progress today. Started at Reflection Cave and well...here's my progress.

Badges: 7
(click to show/hide)

Overall, I'd say I'm doing well for myself.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 20, 2013, 03:31:33 AM
I've done it.

Three monkeys.

All shiny.

A matter of around 6 hours.

27 Pansage eggs
114 Pansear eggs
2 Panpour eggs

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Thunderono on October 20, 2013, 04:00:10 AM
Mean while I'm drowning in a pool of 215 wailmers coming at me at a rapidly increasing rate
send help
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: squidgy617 on October 20, 2013, 06:52:16 AM
I'm drowning in Pumpkaboos, trying to get the most perfect IVs possible.

And by that I mean it'll inevitably be 4 because I'm too impatient to go to 6.
Title: he asked me to
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 20, 2013, 01:53:43 PM
Quote from: "Thunder Electros"
Mean while I'm drowning in a pool of 215 wailmers coming at me at a rapidly increasing rate
send help
Gee, what are you doing with all those Wailmers anyway?

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 20, 2013, 04:52:59 PM
Quote from: "squidgy617"
I'm drowning in Pumpkaboos
you should throw one of those my way buddy

if you have any females with Frisk and -SpAtk nature
like, if it's not too much trouble or anything


name her Spoobles :D
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tfp BreakDown on October 20, 2013, 05:03:48 PM
Ok so I have a bit of a tiny dilemma: I have caught a Phantump for my team, but I can't decide who to box and  to not box.

My Current team if you are wondering:
Clawitzer Lvl 41
Megalon (Pinsir) Lvl 42
Colossus (Barbaracle) Lvl 44
Masamune (Doublade) Lvl 45
Jin (Lucario) Lvl 45
Zantanna (Delphox) Lvl 47

The phantump in question: Phantump Lvl 35
I have been thinking replacing Jin or Clawitzer but I'm a bit indecisive.

So any tips?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: squidgy617 on October 20, 2013, 11:20:50 PM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
Quote from: "squidgy617"
I'm drowning in Pumpkaboos
you should throw one of those my way buddy

if you have any females with Frisk and -SpAtk nature
like, if it's not too much trouble or anything


name her Spoobles :D
I'll try breeding one for you when I get the chance. I just wondertraded a bunch XD
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: chuggaafan1 on October 21, 2013, 12:07:15 AM
Ok so my plan was to masuda method a Honedge because I really like Honedge and Doublade (Fuck Aegislash's gimmick), but they take wayyy too long to hatch.

but then i realized that Flechinder and Talonflame both have flame body and i had an EV-Trained Fletchling.

Anyone want an Adamant or Brave Non-Shiny Honedge?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 21, 2013, 01:27:45 AM
oh yeah speaking of breeding


male Fennekins for anyone who wants them
feel free to request names otherwise they'll be somewhat random
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Spikeboy on October 21, 2013, 01:41:50 AM
hey reserve one for meballtoid

i don't care about the nickname
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on October 21, 2013, 02:04:26 AM
So uh
Apparently the poke transfer system will have checks in place to make sure you don't transfer "Illegally created pokemon".  I can't tell if they're rooting out glitch pokemon or what, but this is really disheartening because my two favorite pokemon that I have (Deoxys and Porygon-Z) were both given to me by a friend after he hacked to get them in Pearl.
I love my Deoxys don't take it from me pls.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: squidgy617 on October 21, 2013, 02:14:04 AM
Its likely only good enough to detect "impossible" Pokemon. I.E. Pokemon with impossible to obtain moves or stats.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 21, 2013, 02:29:23 AM
Most likely the case, if a pokemon gets created right, it would be completely impossible to detect from a legitimate pokemon. So long as your friend didn't hack anything impossible on them, it should be fine.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on October 21, 2013, 02:32:16 AM
No, I have nothing impossible.  That's a relief.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: King Dumb on October 21, 2013, 02:37:11 AM
Careful though. Sometimes impossibilities are more subtle on Pokemon. For example, depending on the depth of the hacker used to make them, there could be conflicts between your Pokemon's PIDs and their IVs, nature, or shininess. It all depends on how rigorous the hacker/Pokemon generator was.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on October 21, 2013, 02:38:42 AM
Similarly one of my friends made a Keldeo and a Black Rayquaza that he gave to me.
I find the Black Rayquaza as awesome as any other dragon.

I think he used Pokegen.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on October 21, 2013, 03:09:16 AM
The guy used a certain device (Action Replay, I think) that made the pokemon appear in the wild.  No stat tweaks or anything, just a level 100 Porygon-Z sitting in a bush.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 21, 2013, 03:14:26 AM
Well, depending on just how in depth the system is, it could be detected.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 21, 2013, 03:25:42 AM
That's still kind of silly in my opinion, Waruigi.  A hacked Pokemon is a hacked Pokemon.  I can't really say I feel for you but I mean, good luck.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on October 21, 2013, 12:56:31 PM
I most certainly hope I can transfer my mew... I got it from a friend over 10 years ago from his game sharked emerald.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on October 21, 2013, 02:34:58 PM
PokeGen is what most everyone in the B/W and B/W2 era used for competitive play. I had a great deal of experience myself learning how to create legitimate Pokemon with legit PIDs and things on them. It's very tedious to do. If just a single detail is off it detects it as hacked. It even detects it as hacked if their EVs and IVs seem a little bit too "perfect" to be real.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 21, 2013, 03:04:42 PM
I, for one, am anxious to see what sorts of "checks" are in place for Pokemon Bank. As a person who's played the Pokemon games totally legit for years on end, I relish in the sweet justice of knowing that "pro players" might lose most of their Pokemon that they slapped together with perfect 31 IVs, amazing movesets, and beautiful EV / Ability combos that would have taken the rest of us ages to complete. Personally, I'd like to say "eat it". It's lovely how X and Y are attempting to level the playing field with the Pokemon Bank checker, improvements in breeding, and Super Training.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 21, 2013, 04:19:22 PM
Personally I prefer this too. I actually enjoy battling right now because I know I won't be facing people with hacked in or near perfect teams. It was actually nice when I could fight someone with the team I used in game effectively. So I'm just going to enjoy it before the pros reassemble their proteams and you need specific teams to counter them and not die horribly. Also the 3DS gets hacked and a new pokegen exists and other stuff like that rains on my enjoyment.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ? Manibogi ? on October 21, 2013, 05:39:14 PM
Quote from: "Waruigi"
The guy used a certain device (Action Replay, I think) that made the pokemon appear in the wild.  No stat tweaks or anything, just a level 100 Porygon-Z sitting in a bush.
I wouldn't risk it if I were you. It's possible the system can detect where you caught a Pokemon. It's a bit of a stretch, but Gamefreak are known to check everything in every Pokemon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: King Dumb on October 21, 2013, 05:52:37 PM
Actually, yes, that reminded me; lots of people get tripped up with the "found in/at" property of the Pokemon. That gets checked as well if I remember correctly.

I don't battle online in-game, mostly for the particular reason of not caring to face ideal teams with a non-ideal team when I could be facing ideal teams with an ideal team on simulator, but if these checks are actually worth their salt then I'd probably battle online a lot more. Though I don't doubt that optimized, or at least near-optimal, teams will still be common; among all of the aspects of an 'optimized' Pokemon, getting perfect IVs is by far the hardest part; the rest take little time in comparison (that is, if you simply don't devote yourself to getting perfect IVs). EV training, getting ideal abilities, moves, and natures are comparatively very easy to do.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 21, 2013, 07:40:45 PM
it's super duper easy nowadays thanks to your friendly neighbourhood Super Training


like seriously I still can't stop gushing over that thing
it's soooooo good


also Luxury Ball Goomy breeding chain inbound
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 21, 2013, 07:46:48 PM
I enjoy battling online with random matchups.

...Except when the other guy busts out his Xerneas/Yveltal/Zygarde/Mega Mewtwo and tries to cheese a win.


Don't get me wrong, I've won in most cases regardless, but jeez, it's infuriating. Oh is that a Meowstic you raised yourself oh let me just OBLIVION WING WITH THIS FRESHLY-CAUGHT LEGENDARY LOLOLOLOLOL.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: chuggaafan1 on October 21, 2013, 08:19:09 PM
Speaking of Oblivion Wing, WHY IS IT NOT A DARK TYPE MOVE. It was confirmed to be a dark-type move in the corocoro issue that confirmed Xerneas and Yveltal, and OBLIVION Wing makes it seem like a dark-type move. Not to mention, it would supplement Yveltal's ability, which powers up Dark Moves. It's just irritating.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 22, 2013, 09:09:22 PM
It's over.

Badges: All
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gg. no. re.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 23, 2013, 02:25:27 AM
warning - NSFB

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so basically I filled up two boxes worth of Goomy eggs
who likes Modest Fennekin
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on October 23, 2013, 02:32:22 AM
Modest Fennekin is neat because it doesn't end up on nasty DeviantArt pages.

badum-- no that was bad go away it wasn't even a pun

I'm still living in the past Pokemon generations help
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Deviddo on October 23, 2013, 11:06:43 AM
You know, grinding for my Eeveelution team really isn't that easy since I'm doing it late game, sheesh.  Compared to earlier I thought this would take like no time at all.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on October 23, 2013, 03:08:53 PM
Speaking of Eevees,

I'm going to try breeding some.

Keep your fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rui on October 23, 2013, 09:44:49 PM
Quote from: "Gumballtoid"
I enjoy battling online with random matchups.

...Except when the other guy busts out his Xerneas/Yveltal/Zygarde/Mega Mewtwo and tries to cheese a win.


Don't get me wrong, I've won in most cases regardless, but jeez, it's infuriating. Oh is that a Meowstic you raised yourself oh let me just OBLIVION WING WITH THIS FRESHLY-CAUGHT LEGENDARY LOLOLOLOLOL.


teeeell me about iitt

i've lost count of all the legendaries i have fought online and the amount of times my pokemon have lost because of some legendary
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 23, 2013, 11:19:57 PM
okay so fair warning I have like 58 male Fennekins over here


if you want one you better say something otherwise they're all being Wonder Traded
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on October 23, 2013, 11:33:09 PM
Oh!
I'd like one!

What do you want in return?

PS-Can I do it over the weekend?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on October 24, 2013, 09:43:53 PM
May as well post my Y team since I'm moving on to X as we speak.

(click to show/hide)

Anyone want an Iron Tail Nidoran or an Aron? I've got like boxes of those two alone.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 24, 2013, 10:03:48 PM
I realized I never posted my prenuzlocke team. I'll go do that.

(click to show/hide)

Right now I'm focusing on how to combine my nuzlocke and not nuzlocke team into a powerhouse of amazing.
And trying to get a Phanpy somehow.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 24, 2013, 10:32:06 PM
I may as well post my team as well.

(click to show/hide)

I'm going to make Pachirisu useful if it kills me.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on October 24, 2013, 11:25:52 PM
I almost thought Vegichita was reference to Vegeta.

But nope.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 25, 2013, 09:44:29 PM
Well, shit.

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 25, 2013, 09:58:16 PM
This is what I've been saying to some other people. XY's surface is very pretty, it looks visually beautiful. A masterpiece even. But when you ignore that part and look at the content of the game itself, it lacks a lot of substance.

It also makes me feel bad considering I dropped a game (Rune Factory 4) with a whole bucket load of substance and things to do to play Pokemon Y. Which quite frankly, I haven't really enjoyed all too much in the long run of things.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ? Manibogi ? on October 25, 2013, 11:24:17 PM
Okay, I can understand if you had your hopes a little too high, but claiming that X/Y has NO post-game is uncalled for.
It's no G/S/C or B2/W2, but the game has a fair amount of post game content. Terminus cave, Mewtwo cave, Battle Maison, Friend Safari, Legendary Birds, Pokemon Amie, Looker missions and the last Mega Stones. And you can try to get your perfect 'mon, as is the case with every game.
Like I said, it's no World Tournament, and it's certainly no new region (although we'll probably get one in Z), but it's still far more content than what some older games offered (I'm looking at you, Gen 1).
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on October 26, 2013, 12:07:37 AM
Post-game content was the main reason I loved my SoulSilver version.
Getting to explore Kanto with Gen 4 and below Pokemon made the game extremely fun.

Until PokeTransfer comes out, I won't be able to fool around with my Gen 5 poke's.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on October 26, 2013, 01:53:41 AM
kanto wasn't post game
it was the second half

post game is "main story is done, time to go do other stuff"
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on October 26, 2013, 02:13:20 AM
Oh?
Still, it was a great past time.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on October 26, 2013, 02:54:52 AM
I found something just for you Smash
http://ernston.com/goomyclicker/
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rui on October 27, 2013, 02:01:12 AM
I have a --

Gardevoir
Golurk
Aegislash
Greninja
Slurpuff
and Blaziken

is my team unbalanced? i have yet to win a single pokemon match online and i believe i trained my pokemon poorly...... should i reraise my team or get a new one?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on October 27, 2013, 02:08:50 AM
My team is-
Lapras
Sneasel
Noibat
Gabite
Blaziken
Lucario


It's pretty average with its ups and down but I like all the pokemons in it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on October 27, 2013, 04:35:27 AM
Quote from: "Rui-"
I have a --

Gardevoir
Golurk
Aegislash
Greninja
Slurpuff
and Blaziken

is my team unbalanced? i have yet to win a single pokemon match online and i believe i trained my pokemon poorly...... should i reraise my team or get a new one?

Looking at your pokemon they're all threats except for maybe Golurk and possibly Greninja. And Aegislash is so far the most OP pokemon of gen 6 excluding legendaries. Did you EV your pokemon? Movesets? Perfect IVs?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on October 27, 2013, 04:46:05 AM
Anyway,


I just evolved my Noibat and Gabite into a Noivern and Garchomp respectively.


I now have 2 dragon types that aren't even dragons!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on October 27, 2013, 05:40:49 AM
noivern is a wyvern

garchomp is a dragon combined with a shark
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on October 27, 2013, 03:24:15 PM
Quote from: "Rui-"
I have a --

Gardevoir
Golurk
Aegislash
Greninja
Slurpuff
and Blaziken

is my team unbalanced? i have yet to win a single pokemon match online and i believe i trained my pokemon poorly...... should i reraise my team or get a new one?

The season 1 meta for pokemon x/y (at least in rating battles) consists of mostly fire/flying/fighting. I strongly recommend a durable psychic/elec type. If that elec type had levitate but wasn't steel, that's a plus too. Personally I use galvantula and take out most threats with it. As for your team, fighting/fire seems to be your downfall there, as almost all of your pokemon are weak to one of the two. (and like I said above, those are EVERYWHERE right now)

Oh Fyone, Aegislash isn't OP. Yes I've been walled by it, but that's because my last pokemon was Sawk and had never "fought" an Aegislash before. Now whenever I see one, my Houndoom says hi, breathes fire, and ohkos it with ease. The only broken thing I've seen so far is double earthquakes from Mega Kangaskhan. Even then, the legendaries are pretty easy to kill, but that might just be because my Sawk is boss and it's neutral nature.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Thunderono on October 27, 2013, 03:53:05 PM
Oh, you want broken?  Let's talk about GBT's meowstic for a bit, or at least that stupid thunder wave of his.

Llama and I were teamed up against GBT and Jman, and it was fairly even, despite both members of our team being paralyzed.  Llama and I had this plan all laid out to take down both of their pokemon in two turns, the last turn involving my Gardevoir dazzling gleaming both Jman's Salamence and GBT's near-dead meowstic.

Paralyzed.  But that's alright, both enemies are close to death.
Paralyzed again.  Llama's pokemon just died.  I need this.
Paralyzed for a THIRD time.  Gardevoir just died, have to use ampharos.

Of course, Llama kills meowstic just after before getting wrecked and GBT pulls out aerodactyl, his finely-tuned counter to my glorious electric sheep

Rock slide.  Ampharos is dead, we lose.

This is omitting two consecutive paralysis-locks on my Altaria, which had moonblast on it.  I swear, the RNG in this game finds new ways to hate me every day.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on October 27, 2013, 04:01:53 PM
Quote from: "Rozark Kyouko"
Quote from: "Rui-"
I have a --

Gardevoir
Golurk
Aegislash
Greninja
Slurpuff
and Blaziken

is my team unbalanced? i have yet to win a single pokemon match online and i believe i trained my pokemon poorly...... should i reraise my team or get a new one?

The season 1 meta for pokemon x/y (at least in rating battles) consists of mostly fire/flying/fighting. I strongly recommend a durable psychic/elec type. If that elec type had levitate but wasn't steel, that's a plus too. Personally I use galvantula and take out most threats with it. As for your team, fighting/fire seems to be your downfall there, as almost all of your pokemon are weak to one of the two. (and like I said above, those are EVERYWHERE right now)

Oh Fyone, Aegislash isn't OP. Yes I've been walled by it, but that's because my last pokemon was Sawk and had never "fought" an Aegislash before. Now whenever I see one, my Houndoom says hi, breathes fire, and ohkos it with ease. The only broken thing I've seen so far is double earthquakes from Mega Kangaskhan. Even then, the legendaries are pretty easy to kill, but that might just be because my Sawk is boss and it's neutral nature.

Technically, he does have counters against fighting and fire, Greninja/Gardevoir so not really sure where you're going there. Yes they have resistances in such to the alternate but I don't really think that would be a problem. Not really sure what a Galvantula can do exactly to prevent fire, flying pokemon can easily ohko galvantula if he doesn't out speed them, he's unreliable due to the damage he dishes out.

Aegislash is OP actually, Houndoom is one of the best counters against him so he's a good option have on your team. If Aegislash is weak against the other it's an easy switch out from Aegislash to something else. Mega Kanga is pretty cheap though, (haven't seen it in my battle myself as of now so I can't really say much). I'm not really sure what type of people you are facing because Aegislash is easily the best pokemon of gen 6 until something new comes up. It has king's shield to dwindle your attack and then can easily swords dance up in shield form, shadow sneak sweep if you're not careful due to the 150 attack stab and he can get sacred sword if need be.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 27, 2013, 04:10:28 PM
Greninja is amazing when you want to piss off Gumballtoid.

Anyhow, once the Bank comes out I'm probably gonna do a wonder trade challenge run because there's not enough for me to do post game. D=
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: OtakuAlex on October 27, 2013, 04:17:29 PM
I currently have these Pokemon in my party

Lucario
Greninja
Lapras
Talonflame
Druddigon
Helioptile
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Thunderono on October 27, 2013, 04:23:55 PM
Quote from: "Dr. Freeman"
Greninja is amazing when you want to piss off Gumballtoid.

Anyhow, once the Bank comes out I'm probably gonna do a wonder trade challenge run because there's not enough for me to do post game. D=

I'd love to start doing challenge runs if not for the fact that the bank is a subscription service.  Sure, you get a free month trial, but then what?

Oh, if only these games had multiple files.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 27, 2013, 04:36:35 PM
Quote from: "Thunder Electros"
Quote from: "Dr. Freeman"
Greninja is amazing when you want to piss off Gumballtoid.

Anyhow, once the Bank comes out I'm probably gonna do a wonder trade challenge run because there's not enough for me to do post game. D=

I'd love to start doing challenge runs if not for the fact that the bank is a subscription service.  Sure, you get a free month trial, but then what?

Oh, if only these games had multiple files.

You could always just trade crap to Smash or something.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 27, 2013, 04:47:09 PM
Quote from: "Dr. Freeman"
Greninja is amazing when you want to piss off Gumballtoid.
Greninja using Substitute is far outclassed by Infiltrator Meowstic using Thunderbolt. No seriously I've received countless complaints from numerous people over how frustrating Meowstic is to fight.

I replaced my shiny monkeys with three new Pokemon, looking to see how they compare.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on October 27, 2013, 04:48:51 PM
Quote from: "Gumballtoid"
Quote from: "Dr. Freeman"
Greninja is amazing when you want to piss off Gumballtoid.
Greninja using Substitute is far outclassed by Infiltrator Meowstic using Thunderbolt. No seriously I've received countless complaints from numerous people over how frustrating Meowstic is to fight.
That's why I don't bother with subsitute when you use Meowstic and go straight for the Dark Pulse.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on October 27, 2013, 05:12:06 PM
Quote from: "Gumballtoid"
I replaced my shiny monkeys with three new Pokemon, looking to see how they compare.

I don't know if my remarks in our battles yesterday influenced this, but just in case they did, I feel I was overgeneralizing your team as a whole, especially the monkeys.

The monkeys aren't bad Pokémon in the slightest. They're fast, they have surprisingly deep movepools, and they're easily underestimated.

However, when you have all three of them, you basically limit your team to the same Pokémon three times over with slightly varying movepools and typing. For the longest time all three of them knew Acrobatics, which means shit to defensive walls. I guess it all depends on how your replacements fare, but don't feel discouraged about using them. Simipour in particular tends to give me a migraine unless I decide to pull out Gengar, in which case I can generally proceed to take the rest of your team. Perhaps using one monkey and two non-primates as your primary core could really help you out. Naturally, it's your team though, so do what you want.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rui on October 27, 2013, 05:31:13 PM
Quote from: "Fyone"
Quote from: "Rozark Kyouko"
Quote from: "Rui-"
I have a --

Gardevoir
Golurk
Aegislash
Greninja
Slurpuff
and Blaziken

is my team unbalanced? i have yet to win a single pokemon match online and i believe i trained my pokemon poorly...... should i reraise my team or get a new one?

The season 1 meta for pokemon x/y (at least in rating battles) consists of mostly fire/flying/fighting. I strongly recommend a durable psychic/elec type. If that elec type had levitate but wasn't steel, that's a plus too. Personally I use galvantula and take out most threats with it. As for your team, fighting/fire seems to be your downfall there, as almost all of your pokemon are weak to one of the two. (and like I said above, those are EVERYWHERE right now)

Oh Fyone, Aegislash isn't OP. Yes I've been walled by it, but that's because my last pokemon was Sawk and had never "fought" an Aegislash before. Now whenever I see one, my Houndoom says hi, breathes fire, and ohkos it with ease. The only broken thing I've seen so far is double earthquakes from Mega Kangaskhan. Even then, the legendaries are pretty easy to kill, but that might just be because my Sawk is boss and it's neutral nature.

Technically, he does have counters against fighting and fire, Greninja/Gardevoir so not really sure where you're going there. Yes they have resistances in such to the alternate but I don't really think that would be a problem. Not really sure what a Galvantula can do exactly to prevent fire, flying pokemon can easily ohko galvantula if he doesn't out speed them, he's unreliable due to the damage he dishes out.

Aegislash is OP actually, Houndoom is one of the best counters against him so he's a good option have on your team. If Aegislash is weak against the other it's an easy switch out from Aegislash to something else. Mega Kanga is pretty cheap though, (haven't seen it in my battle myself as of now so I can't really say much). I'm not really sure what type of people you are facing because Aegislash is easily the best pokemon of gen 6 until something new comes up. It has king's shield to dwindle your attack and then can easily swords dance up in shield form, shadow sneak sweep if you're not careful due to the 150 attack stab and he can get sacred sword if need be.

thing is that my aegislash still dies in like 2 hits even in shield form. :(


then again my team is in their lvl 80's so. should I level them up to 100 and see if it makes a difference? also i'm considering on switching out golurk, blaziken, and greninja for other pokemon i think could be handy
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on October 27, 2013, 05:41:14 PM
No, leveling them to 100 won't make a difference because online battles even the playing field anyways.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on October 27, 2013, 05:44:04 PM
Quote from: "Rui-"

thing is that my aegislash still dies in like 2 hits even in shield form. :(


then again my team is in their lvl 80's so. should I level them up to 100 and see if it makes a difference? also i'm considering on switching out golurk, blaziken, and greninja for other pokemon i think could be handy

What are the movests? You also didn't tell me if you EV'd or have IVs?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rui on October 27, 2013, 05:56:14 PM
Quote from: "Fyone"
Quote from: "Rui-"

thing is that my aegislash still dies in like 2 hits even in shield form. :(


then again my team is in their lvl 80's so. should I level them up to 100 and see if it makes a difference? also i'm considering on switching out golurk, blaziken, and greninja for other pokemon i think could be handy

What are the movests? You also didn't tell me if you EV'd or have IVs?

It knows--
King's Shield
Sacred Sword
Swords Dance
and Night Slash

As for IV, i have no clue. According to Super Training, my aegislash has little special attack, special defense, little less than average attack and defense, and relatively high speed.

Does the person in the kiloude city pokemon center tell you the IV of your pokemon?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on October 27, 2013, 08:18:54 PM
I would suggest getting one with shadow sneak; it's what makes him so powerful since it has priority (switch with night slash). As for EVs and such I would suggest making a new one with max hp, max attack, and a little bit of something else. Adamant nature is probably best. And yes you can check IVs at Kiloude center.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on October 27, 2013, 10:18:02 PM
Quote from: "Fyone"
Quote from: "Rozark Kyouko"
Quote from: "Rui-"
I have a --

Gardevoir
Golurk
Aegislash
Greninja
Slurpuff
and Blaziken

is my team unbalanced? i have yet to win a single pokemon match online and i believe i trained my pokemon poorly...... should i reraise my team or get a new one?

The season 1 meta for pokemon x/y (at least in rating battles) consists of mostly fire/flying/fighting. I strongly recommend a durable psychic/elec type. If that elec type had levitate but wasn't steel, that's a plus too. Personally I use galvantula and take out most threats with it. As for your team, fighting/fire seems to be your downfall there, as almost all of your pokemon are weak to one of the two. (and like I said above, those are EVERYWHERE right now)

Oh Fyone, Aegislash isn't OP. Yes I've been walled by it, but that's because my last pokemon was Sawk and had never "fought" an Aegislash before. Now whenever I see one, my Houndoom says hi, breathes fire, and ohkos it with ease. The only broken thing I've seen so far is double earthquakes from Mega Kangaskhan. Even then, the legendaries are pretty easy to kill, but that might just be because my Sawk is boss and it's neutral nature.

Technically, he does have counters against fighting and fire, Greninja/Gardevoir so not really sure where you're going there. Yes they have resistances in such to the alternate but I don't really think that would be a problem. Not really sure what a Galvantula can do exactly to prevent fire, flying pokemon can easily ohko galvantula if he doesn't out speed them, he's unreliable due to the damage he dishes out.

Aegislash is OP actually, Houndoom is one of the best counters against him so he's a good option have on your team. If Aegislash is weak against the other it's an easy switch out from Aegislash to something else. Mega Kanga is pretty cheap though, (haven't seen it in my battle myself as of now so I can't really say much). I'm not really sure what type of people you are facing because Aegislash is easily the best pokemon of gen 6 until something new comes up. It has king's shield to dwindle your attack and then can easily swords dance up in shield form, shadow sneak sweep if you're not careful due to the 150 attack stab and he can get sacred sword if need be.

Greninja doesn't counter fighting, he's weak to it; x2 weakness in fact. You can blame his darker half. As for Gardevoir, she's dogfood for Mega Lucario, the most prominent fighting type right now. What kind of people? Oh, I do ranked single battles, the ones where you have to guess which 3 they're going to use or you're screwed/pokemon are capped at level 50. I'm still adjusting to this whole competitive play and learning what pokemon can do which type of strategies (Aegislash for just being that annoying tank who shields/uses toxic/swords dance/shadow sneak). Also on the topic of Aegislash, King's Shield isn't going to do anything against a special attacking Houndoom with flamethrower. Seriously, Houndoom just puts Aegis' shield back into the furnace. The only thing I've seen out-speed my Galvantula is my Crobat, and the only thing I've seen out-speed that is either priority moves or a 2 speed boosted Blaziken/1 speed boosted Mega Blaziken. Lastly, I don't care about "tiers"/smogon/whatever it's called. I'm using Pokemon I've always wanted to train or just plain like the concept of. If they happen to be NU or Uber, I don't care. Why, my Sawk knows Rock Tomb and has sturdy. I checked Smogon and that wasn't advised, but guess what? They've saved Sawk's ass on more than one occasion. The only thing I regret is his neutral nature, but seeing as he's level 85 I don't play on training another one right now.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on October 27, 2013, 11:33:10 PM
Quote from: "Rozark Kyouko"
[OK you misread some of points, so I'll break it down like this so it's easier to read.]

Greninja doesn't counter fighting, he's weak to it; x2 weakness in fact. [I meant he counters fire.] You can blame his darker half. As for Gardevoir, she's dogfood for Mega Lucario [Mega Blaziken can probably be an easy switch in (assuming it has the stone) or Golurk. Even then, not many people give Mega Lucario steel moves but this is just from my experience.], the most prominent fighting type right now. What kind of people? Oh, I do ranked single battles, the ones where you have to guess which 3 they're going to use or you're screwed/pokemon are capped at level 50. I'm still adjusting to this whole competitive play and learning what pokemon can do which type of strategies (Aegislash for just being that annoying tank who shields/uses toxic/swords dance/shadow sneak).[I never have seen toxic on Aegislash before but OK.] Also on the topic of Aegislash, King's Shield isn't going to do anything against a special attacking Houndoom with flamethrower. Seriously, Houndoom just puts Aegis' shield back into the furnace. [If you check back at my earlier post I said Houndoom is one of the better counters against Aegislash; though if you think you can switch into a sweeping Aegislash with him you're mistaken. If the person using him is smart it can 1HKO Houndoom with shadow sneak with +4 attack due to Houndoom's low defense.] The only thing I've seen out-speed my Galvantula is my Crobat, and the only thing I've seen out-speed that is either priority moves or a 2 speed boosted Blaziken/1 speed boosted Mega Blaziken. [As for this, Galvantula has 108 base speed which is on the higher side but pokemon like Talonflame (even without Gale Wing) and Noivern which are used a lot can easily out speed him and 1HKO.] Lastly, I don't care about "tiers"/smogon/whatever it's called. I'm using Pokemon I've always wanted to train or just plain like the concept of. If they happen to be NU or Uber, I don't care. Why, my Sawk knows Rock Tomb and has sturdy. I checked Smogon and that wasn't advised, but guess what? They've saved Sawk's ass on more than one occasion. The only thing I regret is his neutral nature, but seeing as he's level 85 I don't play on training another one right now. [I don't think Smogon has come out with a tier list for gen 6 as of now, but I could be mistaken. I'm not really sure why you would give him Rock Tomb just for the speed lower, that's just plain awkward since you can do so much better with Sawk's capabilities as well as sturdy.]
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ? Manibogi ? on November 01, 2013, 07:34:32 PM
So, someone hacked X/Y. Don't click if you don't want to be spoiled:
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: OtakuAlex on November 01, 2013, 07:39:38 PM
Quote from: "? Manibogi ?"
So, someone hacked X/Y. Don't click if you don't want to be spoiled:
(click to show/hide)

I knew there were other legendaries, and now I know what they are. I also knew there were more mega-evolutions, I just wonder if that's all the mega-evolutions that weren't available already.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ? Manibogi ? on November 01, 2013, 07:43:38 PM
Quote from: "OtakuAlex"
Quote from: "? Manibogi ?"
So, someone hacked X/Y. Don't click if you don't want to be spoiled:
(click to show/hide)

I knew there were other legendaries, and now I know what they are. I also knew there were more mega-evolutions, I just wonder if that's all the mega-evolutions that weren't available already.
Yeah, that's all of them. A bit underwhelming, if you ask me.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rui on November 01, 2013, 09:43:57 PM
oooooh gosh those look SO COOL

I hope there's more pokemon i mean if not i'll be disappointed....


in other news the hunt for Dittos with perfect IVs is hard..
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on November 01, 2013, 10:45:36 PM
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In other new I've gotten 5 shinies from this game in three weeks. What.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on November 02, 2013, 02:02:31 AM
Jet Latios looks Badass.


Sick!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on November 02, 2013, 02:30:26 AM
Quote from: "Fyone"
Quote from: "Rozark Kyouko"
[OK you misread some of points, so I'll break it down like this so it's easier to read.]

Greninja doesn't counter fighting, he's weak to it; x2 weakness in fact. [I meant he counters fire.] You can blame his darker half. As for Gardevoir, she's dogfood for Mega Lucario [Mega Blaziken can probably be an easy switch in (assuming it has the stone) or Golurk. Even then, not many people give Mega Lucario steel moves but this is just from my experience.], the most prominent fighting type right now. What kind of people? Oh, I do ranked single battles, the ones where you have to guess which 3 they're going to use or you're screwed/pokemon are capped at level 50. I'm still adjusting to this whole competitive play and learning what pokemon can do which type of strategies (Aegislash for just being that annoying tank who shields/uses toxic/swords dance/shadow sneak).[I never have seen toxic on Aegislash before but OK.] Also on the topic of Aegislash, King's Shield isn't going to do anything against a special attacking Houndoom with flamethrower. Seriously, Houndoom just puts Aegis' shield back into the furnace. [If you check back at my earlier post I said Houndoom is one of the better counters against Aegislash; though if you think you can switch into a sweeping Aegislash with him you're mistaken. If the person using him is smart it can 1HKO Houndoom with shadow sneak with +4 attack due to Houndoom's low defense.] The only thing I've seen out-speed my Galvantula is my Crobat, and the only thing I've seen out-speed that is either priority moves or a 2 speed boosted Blaziken/1 speed boosted Mega Blaziken. [As for this, Galvantula has 108 base speed which is on the higher side but pokemon like Talonflame (even without Gale Wing) and Noivern which are used a lot can easily out speed him and 1HKO.] Lastly, I don't care about "tiers"/smogon/whatever it's called. I'm using Pokemon I've always wanted to train or just plain like the concept of. If they happen to be NU or Uber, I don't care. Why, my Sawk knows Rock Tomb and has sturdy. I checked Smogon and that wasn't advised, but guess what? They've saved Sawk's ass on more than one occasion. The only thing I regret is his neutral nature, but seeing as he's level 85 I don't play on training another one right now. [I don't think Smogon has come out with a tier list for gen 6 as of now, but I could be mistaken. I'm not really sure why you would give him Rock Tomb just for the speed lower, that's just plain awkward since you can do so much better with Sawk's capabilities as well as sturdy.]

Sturdy is a fine choice, it ensures he gets his hits off in the event that he isn't faster. Inner focus? I have yet to see a move that makes him flinch. Rock Tomb isn't awkward, it's a reliant rock type move. Again, I'm not following your smogon lists so get out of there, it's bad and promotes followerism.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Fyone on November 02, 2013, 02:55:01 AM
Quote from: "Rozark Kyouko"
Quote from: "Fyone"
Quote from: "Rozark Kyouko"
[OK you misread some of points, so I'll break it down like this so it's easier to read.]

Greninja doesn't counter fighting, he's weak to it; x2 weakness in fact. [I meant he counters fire.] You can blame his darker half. As for Gardevoir, she's dogfood for Mega Lucario [Mega Blaziken can probably be an easy switch in (assuming it has the stone) or Golurk. Even then, not many people give Mega Lucario steel moves but this is just from my experience.], the most prominent fighting type right now. What kind of people? Oh, I do ranked single battles, the ones where you have to guess which 3 they're going to use or you're screwed/pokemon are capped at level 50. I'm still adjusting to this whole competitive play and learning what pokemon can do which type of strategies (Aegislash for just being that annoying tank who shields/uses toxic/swords dance/shadow sneak).[I never have seen toxic on Aegislash before but OK.] Also on the topic of Aegislash, King's Shield isn't going to do anything against a special attacking Houndoom with flamethrower. Seriously, Houndoom just puts Aegis' shield back into the furnace. [If you check back at my earlier post I said Houndoom is one of the better counters against Aegislash; though if you think you can switch into a sweeping Aegislash with him you're mistaken. If the person using him is smart it can 1HKO Houndoom with shadow sneak with +4 attack due to Houndoom's low defense.] The only thing I've seen out-speed my Galvantula is my Crobat, and the only thing I've seen out-speed that is either priority moves or a 2 speed boosted Blaziken/1 speed boosted Mega Blaziken. [As for this, Galvantula has 108 base speed which is on the higher side but pokemon like Talonflame (even without Gale Wing) and Noivern which are used a lot can easily out speed him and 1HKO.] Lastly, I don't care about "tiers"/smogon/whatever it's called. I'm using Pokemon I've always wanted to train or just plain like the concept of. If they happen to be NU or Uber, I don't care. Why, my Sawk knows Rock Tomb and has sturdy. I checked Smogon and that wasn't advised, but guess what? They've saved Sawk's ass on more than one occasion. The only thing I regret is his neutral nature, but seeing as he's level 85 I don't play on training another one right now. [I don't think Smogon has come out with a tier list for gen 6 as of now, but I could be mistaken. I'm not really sure why you would give him Rock Tomb just for the speed lower, that's just plain awkward since you can do so much better with Sawk's capabilities as well as sturdy.]

Sturdy is a fine choice, it ensures he gets his hits off in the event that he isn't faster. Inner focus? I have yet to see a move that makes him flinch. Rock Tomb isn't awkward, it's a reliant rock type move. Again, I'm not following your smogon lists so get out of there, it's bad and promotes followerism.

You misread again. I never said sturdy is a bad ability, I much prefer it over inner focus I just said that there are better moves than Rock Tomb since it only slows the foe which is useless once it faints plus it does relatively weak damage. I never asked you to use smogon, I definitely don't; I like to make my own strategies with my pokemon as well as use pokemon no one uses such as Miltank (:P). If you notice thick fat is what smogon suggests, I always choose sap sipper because then I don't have to worry about leech seed and I can switch in to grass moves to get an attack raise (and best of all no ones sees it coming).
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on November 02, 2013, 06:47:57 AM
Hey I got this now
Friend code is 4382-2155-9563
I'll add you guys when I'm not passing out
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on November 02, 2013, 05:22:20 PM
So, if you've beaten the game you probably have some knowledge on the Friend Safari.
And I'm trying to compile a list of what types people on Cutstuff are and what pokemans they have.
Here's the info I have, and I don't have a lot of friends so it's not a lot.
(click to show/hide)

That's all I have now. If you have more let me know and I'll add it.
Meanwhile, I have no idea why a few people have three while the rest have two. Something triggers the third, but I don't know what.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on November 02, 2013, 05:47:08 PM
Quote from: "Dr. Freeman"
Meanwhile, I have no idea why a few people have three while the rest have two. Something triggers the third, but I don't know what.

According to Serebii, the third pokemon appears when the friend has beaten the elite four and the champion.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on November 02, 2013, 10:17:46 PM
Alright so,


With my sisters help I was able to get Charizardite X.


Now I have both Charizardites And That makes me happy.
But, where can you find the mega stone for Kangaskhan?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on November 03, 2013, 12:06:02 AM
So my friend safari is poison eh? im gonna catch more poison pokemon now because yes.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Thunderono on November 03, 2013, 12:10:56 AM
I regret that I'm not electric, but the reactions that GBT and Llama had to me having ledyba were hilarious.  Still, electric.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: OtakuAlex on November 03, 2013, 02:56:14 AM
I wonder what my Friend Safari is......
My FC is 1161-0964-4118, please add me and tell me what type I have, I'm extremely curious
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ChaoticChao on November 08, 2013, 01:54:02 AM
Water friend safari
Bibarel Quagsire and Azumarill (no RARE Pokemon, but still)
FC: 4639-9073-2530
Msg me if you enter the friend code, and I'll insert yours.
Before asked, it does have my first name, but let's be honest, using my cutstuff name with my IRL friends would be awkward
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Geno on November 08, 2013, 02:39:46 AM
Quote from: "ChaoticChao"
using my cutstuff name with my IRL friends would be awkward
what

I do that all the time.

Of course, it doesn't help that I have only 4 real life friends.
now you know why i want to find out how many people on here consider me a friend; i have very few real life friends.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on November 08, 2013, 04:11:26 AM
I get around so I have a lot of friends,



but only a few have a 3DS.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on November 08, 2013, 04:32:43 PM
I just got 6 badges and am now working on my 26 pokemon team, not including my battle box pokemon, but in order to complete this, I need 3 eevees. specifically one girl, one boy, and one shiny of any gender, so I have begun eevee breeding.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on November 08, 2013, 10:04:44 PM
If anyone has a Charizardite Y, I could benefit from it. Ask me on Skype about it. I'll try to give you something of equal value.

EDIT: Let me specify. Any Y players that chose Bulbasaur should be able to buy Charizardite Y from Lumiose's emporium on Vernal Avenue for 150,000* Pokedollars. Squirtle choosers can buy it after the Venusaurite is purchased. If you have spare funds and you don't need the stone, go ahead and buy it and trade it to me. In return, I'll give you my Master Ball.

*Price depends on your Lumiose style points. My price came up as 150,000.


Offer taken by Jman. Thanks.
Title: 3 hours in freezing hell.
Post by: Galactan on November 08, 2013, 11:25:45 PM
Wow
Cryogonal is a bitch to catch.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on November 10, 2013, 05:24:59 PM
[12:21:43 PM] Smash Maniac: oh
[12:21:44 PM] Smash Maniac: oh yeah
[12:21:51 PM] Smash Maniac: did I tell you about my first shiny Pokemon in Y
[12:22:00 PM] Smash Maniac: I was just surfin' along minding my own business
[12:22:18 PM] Smash Maniac: heading towards the 8th Gym so I can advance the game already
[12:22:18 PM] Smash Maniac: and then
[12:22:22 PM] Smash Maniac: it just shows up
[12:22:29 PM] Smash Maniac: a fucking shiny Alomomola
[12:22:34 PM] Smash Maniac: of all the things you could've made shiny
[12:22:36 PM] Smash Maniac: you pick THAT
[12:22:39 PM] Epic Kirby: how
[12:22:48 PM] Epic Kirby: have I still not seen a shiny
[12:22:48 PM] Epic Kirby: ever
[12:22:53 PM] Smash Maniac: it's not even remotely usable
[12:23:02 PM] Smash Maniac: Healer instead of Hydration and its Nature is utter garbage
[12:23:15 PM] Smash Maniac: FUCKING GREEN EYELASHES
[12:23:15 PM] Smash Maniac: it's so goddamn ugly I can't stand it



so yeah if anyone wants this piece of shit I'm open for offers
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on November 14, 2013, 05:50:38 AM
Hey you know what's harder than catching a Cryogonal
Catching a shiny Croagunk.
I've got about thirty lying around from attempting to Masuda it.  If someone wants one, speak up.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Thunderono on November 14, 2013, 11:33:13 AM
Give up now, I hit 250 croagunks before I gave up.  Masuda and all.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on November 14, 2013, 11:44:34 AM
Quote from: "Thunder Electros"
Give up now, I hit 250 croagunks before I gave up.  Masuda and all.

I hit 300 skarmorys before I gave up.
Of course, including the masuda method.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Thunderono on November 14, 2013, 12:04:26 PM
Oh the croagunk was my second shiny attempt
My first stretched to 331 wailmers.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: -FiniteZero- on November 14, 2013, 05:04:16 PM
By the by, am I the only one who thinks Nintendo should take the Pokémon Amie thing and make it it's own separate cheap downloadable thing for WiiU and 3DS? (And perhaps iPhone, but that's just my hope talking)

Seriously, it would probably sell just as well as Nintendogs, if not better.

I WANNA HUG AN ESPEON, DAMMIT!!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on November 15, 2013, 12:10:28 AM
Quote from: "Thunder Electros"
Give up now, I hit 250 croagunks before I gave up.  Masuda and all.

I was attempting to imply that I caught it through radar (because I did), but apparently I failed miserably.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ? Manibogi ? on November 15, 2013, 12:27:06 AM
Well look what Hitoshi Ariaga just posted on his DeviantART:
Quote
Art Director Sugimori gave me the all clear to tell everyone, so I finally get to make a few announcements about work that I have been doing recently.

I had a hand in the new 3DS game "Pocket Monsters XY". Specifically, I designed some new Pokemon! (listed below)
- Pangoro
- Inkay
- Malamar
- Honedge
- Doublade
- Aegislash
- Tyrunt
- Tyrantrum
- Amaura
- Aurorus

I've actually been doing video game work for quite a while now (over two decades), including projects for things like PCE, MD, and SFC. Apparently the Pokemon art director, Sugimori, had taken notice of some of my past work and that's why he asked me if I'd be interested in doing some design work for Pokemon XY.

So in some ways, designing Pokemon for XY was like an extension of my days of drawing monsters for "ActRaiser 2" and "Beyond Oasis". I am a Pokemon Trainer as well as an illustrator, so needless to say I was incredibly honored and pleased to have this opportunity.

I just thought the Pokemon XY players following me might find this information interesting!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: OtakuAlex on November 15, 2013, 01:39:11 AM
Quote from: "-FiniteZero-"
By the by, am I the only one who thinks Nintendo should take the Pokémon Amie thing and make it it's own separate cheap downloadable thing for WiiU and 3DS? (And perhaps iPhone, but that's just my hope talking)

Seriously, it would probably sell just as well as Nintendogs, if not better.

I WANNA HUG AN ESPEON, DAMMIT!!

I agree with this. Also, maybe they could make it able to connect to the Wifi to interact with the main games. Think about it, it could be a game where you take care of and breed Pokemon. The game could call it "Pokemon: Breeder Days" or something of the sort. Oh yeah, my idea with the connection thing was that they would be able to give away Pokemon via Wifi as player-made events.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on November 16, 2013, 05:27:12 AM
Quote from: "OtakuAlex"
Quote from: "-FiniteZero-"
By the by, am I the only one who thinks Nintendo should take the Pokémon Amie thing and make it it's own separate cheap downloadable thing for WiiU and 3DS? (And perhaps iPhone, but that's just my hope talking)

Seriously, it would probably sell just as well as Nintendogs, if not better.

I WANNA HUG AN ESPEON, DAMMIT!!

I agree with this. Also, maybe they could make it able to connect to the Wifi to interact with the main games. Think about it, it could be a game where you take care of and breed Pokemon. The game could call it "Pokemon: Breeder Days" or something of the sort. Oh yeah, my idea with the connection thing was that they would be able to give away Pokemon via Wifi as player-made events.

Er, you already take care of and breed pokemon in the main game.
Also player made wifi events would introduce level 100 legendary everything when given the chance, and that's NO fun at all.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: OtakuAlex on November 17, 2013, 07:16:11 AM
Quote from: "Rozark Kyouko"
Quote from: "OtakuAlex"
Quote from: "-FiniteZero-"
By the by, am I the only one who thinks Nintendo should take the Pokémon Amie thing and make it it's own separate cheap downloadable thing for WiiU and 3DS? (And perhaps iPhone, but that's just my hope talking)

Seriously, it would probably sell just as well as Nintendogs, if not better.

I WANNA HUG AN ESPEON, DAMMIT!!

I agree with this. Also, maybe they could make it able to connect to the Wifi to interact with the main games. Think about it, it could be a game where you take care of and breed Pokemon. The game could call it "Pokemon: Breeder Days" or something of the sort. Oh yeah, my idea with the connection thing was that they would be able to give away Pokemon via Wifi as player-made events.

Er, you already take care of and breed pokemon in the main game.
Also player made wifi events would introduce level 100 legendary everything when given the chance, and that's NO fun at all.

I know you can already breed in-game, but you can always expand upon two different features to make something unique. Also, LVL 100 legendaries would be impossible in such a game since legendaries cannot breed. (not counting Manaphy, but that just gets you a Phione anyways)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rui on November 20, 2013, 02:34:53 AM
Anyone have a Friend Safari with Girafarig? Plleeeeeeeeaaaseeeeeeeee i started IV breeding and i totally need one
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on November 20, 2013, 03:10:48 AM
As a matter of fact, Swiftphantom (http://www.cutstuff.net/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=2139) has Girafarig in his Friend Safari.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: OtakuAlex on November 21, 2013, 01:22:00 AM
While we're on the subject of Friend Safaries, does anyone have an Absol or Dragonair is theirs?

Edit: Also, if anyone's interested, I put a low-level Pikachu on the GTS for a female Fennekin. Feel free to take the trade offer if you're interested. Pikachu's are still rare like in past gens, right?

Edit 2: My Pikachu trade ended up being accepted, and my new Pokemon is from Korea. SCORE! It's a score because I was gonna use it to breed and, well, foreign Pokemon are great for that if you want a shiny. (I'll probably end up getting a few shinys since I'm going to breed an entire army to trade on the GTS for random Pokemon I want)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on November 23, 2013, 01:43:16 AM
Mega Banette is the greatest thing since canned bread and nobody can convince me otherwise.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on November 23, 2013, 06:25:48 AM
I finally figured out the tricks to chaining with the pokeradar. As of last night, I caught my first shiny with a chain of 39! It was a golett with high IVs in HP and Attack.

I'm going to try and go after an absol next, since it's a little easier to chain in that area.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on November 23, 2013, 04:52:57 PM
Because I am batshit insane, I'm gonna start one more new game in X.
Dumping 19 pokemon to Smash.

And wondertradelocking

Or whatever it's called.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on November 23, 2013, 06:03:01 PM
I got the exclusive Mega Stones out of it so IZZ AAAAAALLLLLLLLLL GOOD


except for the Manectite but he's sort of lame so I was indifferent
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on November 23, 2013, 07:26:29 PM
but smash he's the electric rhombus pokemon
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on November 23, 2013, 07:57:09 PM
So I'll just share the progress I made so far.
I'd say I've gotten lucky.

In case anyone cares about the rules.

Nuzlocke Rules Apply
However when you catch the first thing in an area you must wondertrade it.
You have to wondertrade it back if it is way too high level for the part of the game you're in (Aka I don't want a level 49 Jigglypuff before the 1st gym)

Anyhow current team.

Igglybuff- Level 12 (Traded Chespin)
Charmander (!)- Level 14 (Traded Bunnelby)
Gastly- Level 12 (Traded Fletchling)
Abra- Level 14 (Traded Pidgey)
Bagon- Level 6 (Traded Dunsparce)
Meinfoo- Level 14 (Traded Budew)

OK SO SMASH WANTED ME TO TALK ABOUT THAT BAGON SO HERE'S SOME SKYPE CHAT MADNESS.

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: OtakuAlex on November 23, 2013, 08:01:46 PM
That was the best Skype madness ever.
Also, that's one badass Bagon, I hope it grows up strong enough to OHKO an Arceus.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on November 25, 2013, 12:21:36 AM
So a lot happened since last time.
So much that I now need spoiler tags.

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While there has been deaths, I'd say I'm doing all right overall.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: OtakuAlex on November 25, 2013, 01:33:56 AM
Why is there a death list? Pokemon who have trainers can't die......However, RIP poor victims in the wild who got killed by trainers grinding for EXP.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on November 25, 2013, 01:36:46 AM
Quote from: "OtakuAlex"
Why is there a death list? Pokemon who have trainers can't die......However, RIP poor victims in the wild who got killed by trainers grinding for EXP.

I'm nuzlocking the game Alex. =/
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on November 27, 2013, 02:39:28 AM
Excuse the double post but I guess I should say I finished again.

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The end is a tad bittersweet but I got it done...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rui on December 04, 2013, 02:33:47 AM
So after a few hours of iv breeding togepi again i got a 6 Perf IV togepi with serene grace and my first egg move ever nasty plot and goooshh i feel so accomplished  :mrgreen:


now to IV breed another lickitung with belly drum
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: OtakuAlex on December 06, 2013, 12:40:44 AM
So, I've been collecting some Mega Stones and then I go look for the Kangaskhanite.
I just walk through Glittery Cave, then right before I get the stone I get into a Cubone battle. I'm not sure if this is a strange coincidence or if it's on purpose since I don't know if what Pokemon you encounter in there are random since you have to run into darkened areas in that cave, so it could have encounters setup entirely different from the rest of the game. Could someone verify this so I can tell if GameFreak is referencing the theory of Kangaskhan and Cubone being related in the Gen I beta. You know the theory.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on December 06, 2013, 12:59:33 AM
first of all no we don't know the "theory"
you're a piece of driftwood



second of all that's just called you being unlucky
all encounters are random and the positions of the shadows are random

when I went to pick up the Kangaskhanite it was blank (no shadow)
and even if you did get a random encounter I'd expect some loser like Rhyhorn
finding a Cubone there instead of Onix or something was just the RNG's work
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: OtakuAlex on December 06, 2013, 01:26:00 AM
OK, that's why I wanted someone to verify if the encounters there are random or not, this was only my 3rd time there so I didn't know if it was just sheer chance that it happened. Also, do you really not know the 'theory'? Basically there's a theory that in the original Gen I games, Cubone and Marowak were supposed to be related to Kangaskhan and that they removed the evolution data between Kangaskhan and Marowak late in development. People back this up with how the baby Kangaskhan would look EXACTLY like a Cubone if it wore the skull, plus if they removed the data it would probably end up leaving something that was code missing from the game, a missing number........Yeah, MissingNo, though this part is a bit far-fetched, it slightly makes sense. Anyways, thanks for clearing that up for me, I think I'll go back to doing whatever now.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on December 17, 2013, 05:16:05 PM
Ok, I need help from someone who has Pokemon X. See, Mega Tyranitar is an important part of my newest team, BUT, Tyranitarite is only available in Pokemon X  :(

So, I'll trade my Aggronite for it, since Aggronite can only be found in Pokemon Y, yet, since gamefreak is full of trolls, Aron/Lairon are X exclusives. I'm sure it'll be of some use.


Woop, nvm. Spikeboy was a bro and traded his stone for mine. Thanks man! :3
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on December 18, 2013, 12:33:54 AM
This is the part where I offer up my Masterball in exchange for any of the following megastones:
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Just PM or something if interested.
If this goes well and people like PP Max perhaps I can trade like 3-5 for a megastone or something later on.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on December 23, 2013, 11:32:14 PM
so Pokemon Bank is a thing in a few days


and all I can say is that if someone can hook me up with a female Cute Charm Milotic
(as a Feebas it should have the Hidden Ability of Adaptability)

I'd love you forever
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rui on December 26, 2013, 12:55:46 PM
I got a feebas and the unova starters yesterdaaaaay.


Aside from the Poke Transporter stuff, is anyone else disappointed by how so damn easy the champion was???? I was expecting perfect IV Cynthia battle time but no instead i'm battling Diantha the whole time thinking "are u even trying god how did you become champion"
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on December 26, 2013, 07:06:02 PM
Yeah, Diantha was a pushover... even the mega gardevoir didn't take that much effort to defeat.
Though, the real problem was that all of my pokemon were overleveled due to the exp share, so the elite four and champion were 5-10 levels lower than me on average.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on December 26, 2013, 08:11:50 PM
Hey Rui, could I have a Feebas or a Snivy? I'll give you anything in return but I could really use some Pokebank 'mons at the moment.

Friend Code's 2019-9747-9621
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rui on December 26, 2013, 08:29:10 PM
sure!! my FC is 1590-4685-3315!! let me breed some snivy and feebas and i'll get back to ya
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on December 29, 2013, 05:08:50 AM
so in case you didn't know already I'm doing my second first Nuzlocke ever
using this super nerd's super hack (http://s7.zetaboards.com/Nuzlocke_Forum/topic/8713487/1/) that I think is super great
except the part where I actually fought Brock and he was Fighting-type


so yeah here have a team
Dupes Clause on, Lilligant Clause to the max

Moose (Torchic) - Lv5/F
Scratch, Growl
Died to the obligatory rival battle at the start of the game.
So I listened to Megaman's awful advice and started over.

Moose Mk2 (Combusken) - Lv17/M
Scratch, Ember, Double Kick, Peck
SO CLUTCH. If it didn't evolve and gain bulk I would've likely wiped to Brock.

Sequence (Lillipup) - Lv10/F
Tackle, Growl, Lick
why is this dog Modest it's a purely physical brawler uggghhh

Momo (Sentret) - Lv10/F
Quick Attack, Defense Curl, Helping Hand, Foresight
normally I love these things but it's got Hustle which makes it arguably worse than DOGE

Chrome (Caterpie) - Lv6/F
Tackle, String Shot
Chrome was pretty neat for a worm. She actually had more Attack than Momo at first.
Unfortunately I was not ready for Brock's Lv14 Timburr with Pursuit and she ate it.
I'm sorry Chrome. Maybe after I beat the game we can have worm dance parties.

Legwarmers (Yanma) - Lv4/F
Tackle
It had Compound Eyes so I was actually wary about using it, but Llama said Compound Eyes was neat.
I might've used Legwarmers as a main, she was certainly sexy enough. And she didn't even have Speed Boost.
Unfortunately she wasn't sexy enough. Petilil was in the same route so she got boxed due to some stupid rule.

Squigly (Petilil) - Lv10/F
Absorb, Synthesis, Stun Spore, Growth
YOU ARE THE REASON LEGWARMERS WAS REMOVED FROM PLAY I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY
gosh Squigly you don't even have Own Tempo come on girl step it up


[10:45:44 PM] AA: You can't loose with the moose
Title: am I the only one still using this thread
Post by: Hallan Parva on December 30, 2013, 07:09:14 PM
[2:05:12 PM] Smashette Navya: oh boy time for Tierno to suck
[2:07:39 PM] Smashette Navya: team statistics for people who don't care


Molotov (Charmander, Blaze) Lv13 / M
Chrome (Butterfree, Compound Eyes) Lv15 / F
Thighhighs (Budew, Natural Cure) Lv15 / F
Archie (Chespin, Overgrow) Lv15 / M
Devli (Fletchling, Big Pecks) Lv17 / F
Opal (Zorua, Illusion) Lv17 / M

boxed: Useless Event (Torchic, Speed Boost) Lv10 / M


I might rename "Devli" to "Devlee" just so it's easier to read
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dataman on January 02, 2014, 03:36:15 AM
I AM BACK AFTER BEING GONE FOR LIKE 2-3 MONTHS OR SOMETHING. I WAS BUSY PLAYING POKEMON X AND STUFF.

*Ahem* Well with that out of the way, I'm considering starting a Nuzlocke. Also, I caught a Shiny Manectric.

Also, does anyone know what the third Pokémon in my Friend Safari is? I beat the game in November.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Geno on January 02, 2014, 03:37:09 PM
In Pokemon Y the other day, I happened to randomly catch a really underleveled Mr. Mime right before the Fighting type gym.

So I spent the next few minutes melting Fighting type Pokemon with my underleveled Mr. Mime.

Then I melted everything in the Grass type gym with Mega Charizard.

Although it bugs me when one of them Fairy Pokemon show up, as if I try to melt them with Dragon Rage, they aren't affected. ESPECIALLY annoyed if it's a Gen 1 or 2 Pokemon.

As you can probably tell, I enjoy melting other Pokemon with their weaknesses.

Currently, my team consists of
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I'll probably swap one of them out for a Haunter or something, when I can obtain one.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on January 03, 2014, 01:30:06 AM
Quote
[7:10 PM] Smash Star Galaxy:
Freeman: "So Jirachi has Truant. Jirachi is loafing around."
Smash: "I can just imagine you're like 'hey Jirachi let's go to the park' but Jirachi looks at you with its cute face and says 'nah man fuck off' then starts rolling around on the couch before eating some potato chips."

[5:19 PM] Jennifer White: Ship teasing with Ash and Serena.
[5:24 PM] Smash Star Galaxy: how about never
[5:24 PM] Smash Star Galaxy: oh I can just imagine it
[5:25 PM] Smash Star Galaxy: that sassy Jirachi off to the side just lifts her little arms up and whispers
[5:25 PM] Smash Star Galaxy: "GAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY"

[5:25 PM] Smash Star Galaxy: yes I'm canonizing that Truant Jirachi with the foul mouth
[5:25 PM] Smash Star Galaxy: from Freeman's last Randomizer stream
so I need a name for this snarky Jirachi who makes everyone sad


EDIT: I uploaded this Jirachi picture to Imageshack and the link had some letters which were arranged very nicely together
so I guess her name is Zano because of this - http://imageshack.com/a/img843/7025/zano.png (http://imageshack.com/a/img843/7025/zano.png)

say hi to Mizaleen for me, Zano



also unrelated but holy balls Snorlax is overpowered in X and Y
you get him so early and he can just shrug off everything ever what the hell
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Geno on January 03, 2014, 03:52:44 AM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
also unrelated but holy balls Snorlax is overpowered in X and Y
you get him so early and he can just shrug off everything ever what the hell
that's it

When I find the name changer (if he's in Y), I'm re-naming my Snorlax to some sort of name that combines Tank, with Lard.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on January 03, 2014, 03:54:23 AM
oh hey

Name Rater is in Camphrier Town or however the nuts you spell it
that's to the right of the Day Care and (incidentally) the Snorlax encounter


also Lard + Tank + Geno made me think of you naming your Snorlax "Lanky Kong"
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Geno on January 03, 2014, 04:05:00 AM
Which is funny because Lanky is neither of those things.


Although now that I'm thinking of DK64, "Klump" might be a good name. "General Klump" even, if it'll fit.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Prims on January 03, 2014, 06:40:15 AM
I don't have XY yet, but I was linked here by a guy who has a lot of Shiny Pokemon. (http://www.getonpictochat.com/library/images/d/d3/ShinyIcedPinkato.png)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Geno on January 30, 2014, 03:30:11 PM
a bit of a bump.


Holy crap, I just beat the electric type gym.

Is it me, or are electric types super OP?

Mind you, it's probably because of the huge amount of Electric + Fairy types now, that I can't just melt everything with Dragon Rage.

One attempt at beating the leader went like this.

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And it just repeated. OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND....

Probably shouldn't have bought 99 Hyper Potions...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on January 30, 2014, 05:16:49 PM
Did you try using Bone Rush?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Geno on January 30, 2014, 05:56:25 PM
Yes.

It did the exact same thing
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on January 30, 2014, 06:27:53 PM
Quote from: "Geno"
a bit of a bump.


Holy crap, I just beat the electric type gym.

Is it me, or are electric types super OP?

Mind you, it's probably because of the huge amount of Electric + Fairy types now, that I can't just melt everything with Dragon Rage.

One attempt at beating the leader went like this.

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And it just repeated. OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND....

Probably shouldn't have bought 99 Hyper Potions...

I'm pretty sure they're only allowed like 2 hyper potions/in their inventory.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Orange juice :l on January 30, 2014, 06:36:13 PM
Sturdy doesn't protect against multi hit moves like Bone Rush. Was it Sturdy or endure? If it was the latter, you could have just bone rushed again and killed it during its heal turn.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on January 30, 2014, 06:45:18 PM
I'm surprised you had that much trouble in the first place, considering you were cheesing with Korrina's Lucario. After a couple Power-Up Punches, Bone Rush would've swept through Clemont's whole team like an Oil Slider rubbing against Elec Man. He doesn't have Emolga or anything with Levitate on it, so it should've been a snap...

I had a bit more trouble with Clemont than most people, considering that at the time my team was four levels under him and half of my party was weak to Electric. Megazard Y was useful in getting rid of Magneton (though not without a close call from crit Thunderbolt that left him Paralyzed), with Drought helping Roselia throw Leech Seed and set up a Growth while draining his Heliolisk's health due to Dry Skin. After she got that +2 under her belt, Roselia had no problems disposing of Dedenne and the already-weakened Heliolisk with Giga Drain.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: MusashiAA on January 30, 2014, 07:55:43 PM
So I've been playing this romhack of Pokemon FireRed (http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=296860)

It's the most annoying Pokemon romhack I've ever played, and it's the first one I've ever played.

It is annoying because of one, and only one, change:

ALMOST ALL TRAINERS HAVE POTIONS NOW

Potions, Super Potions, Lemonade, Soda Pop, Fresh Water, YOU NAME IT.

It's like Elite 4: The Game.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on January 31, 2014, 05:47:56 PM
Quote from: "Rozark Kyouko"
I'm pretty sure they're only allowed like 2 hyper potions/in their inventory.

In the GBA titles they are scripted by default to allow up to 4 items in the inventory, however if edited (Usually through a HEX editor like Goldfinger) they can be changed to hold up to 255 regardless of what it is. If it is an X Attack or any of those, they will use it on turn 1 or 2, if it is a healing item they will use it if it drops below a set amount of HP depending on the Pokemon. If it's a status healing item they use it as soon as the status is afflicted. But again, if manually edited from the default you can change these events to happen whenever you want. For example, in the rom hack Pokemon Fire Red Omega, the champion will use a full restore if any Pokemon he has falls anywhere below 50%.

I learned this from working on GBA rom hacks.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Geno on February 01, 2014, 12:16:13 AM
The fairy gym was great.

It reminded me of the (Kanto) Psychic and Water gyms in Red/Blue/Green/Yellow/Gold/Silver/Crystal/FireRed/LeafGreen/HeartGold/SoulSilver.


...


Because you can skip every trainer except the Gym Leader. :mrgreen:
Title: Only guy not talking about XY due to being poor
Post by: ice on February 02, 2014, 10:49:21 AM
Random fun fact. Humans are technicly Fighting/dark types
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Geno on February 02, 2014, 12:54:15 PM
Y is now the first Pokemon game where my strongest Pokemon is NOT my starter.


Because my Mawile has leveled up to 2 levels above my Geninja, thanks to psychic type Pokemon being everywhere.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rui on February 04, 2014, 12:33:11 PM
pokebank is up in europe and australia (http://tinycartridge.com/post/75582264607/pokemon-bank-online-in-europe-and-australia-for)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on February 05, 2014, 06:54:38 PM
And so, on this day, Pokebank NA finally existed and was available for download.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 05, 2014, 10:26:29 PM
[5:23:45 PM] SmashMan.EXE: so I have this Victini named Viewtiful
[5:23:54 PM] SmashMan.EXE: and once you transfer things you can't rename them
[5:24:05 PM] SmashMan.EXE: so I'm going to do the worst possible thing and ask you guys for suggestions
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on February 05, 2014, 10:49:25 PM
Name it Victini
Title: Gen 3 is starting to bug me.
Post by: Tfp BreakDown on February 11, 2014, 03:42:46 AM
So... Guess who got their ass handed to in sapphire. Yup.. This guy. So basically I'm currently at the final part of the game(against the elite four) and I want to know the best spot for level grinding in the game and the best level to be at when fighting against them.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ice on February 11, 2014, 05:39:15 AM
just grind on golbats and Haryama at victory road
P.S. Victory road is absolute hell if you're doing a bug only run
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tfp BreakDown on February 11, 2014, 06:06:07 AM
I was hoping there would be another way besides that. ( so much scarring of confuse ray and frustration from whirlwind.)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ice on February 11, 2014, 06:14:18 AM
Train in the dark area with the medicham till you can two shot the bats?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 11, 2014, 08:46:39 AM
I'm wondering how the heck you're not flat-out steamrolling the Elite 4
Steven's really the only scary part and if you have a Beefyken even he can crumble


what's your team composition
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tfp BreakDown on February 11, 2014, 02:06:03 PM
My team ATM in sapphire might get some dirty looks for this >_>
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Yeah my team is a bit different to say the least.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on February 13, 2014, 02:49:22 AM
The number of all-legendary teams I'm encountering in X and Y is disturbing.
Are people really that bad?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on February 13, 2014, 03:05:06 AM
You've got to keep in mind a good amount of the playerbase is ~12 year old, and at that age people just use anything that looks powerful rather than if there's strategy behind it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Bikdark on February 13, 2014, 05:20:12 AM
Quote from: "Waruigi"
The number of all-legendary teams I'm encountering in X and Y is disturbing.
Are people really that bad?
Are you implying just because something has the "legendary" tag tacked on that it's automatically broken?
>articuno, moltres, entei, regirock, regice, cresselia are currently existing
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Orange juice :l on February 13, 2014, 05:22:45 AM
'Tis a good day for those playing in a medium that enforces Ubers clause.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Galactan on February 13, 2014, 05:42:18 AM
Quote from: "Bikdark"
Quote from: "Waruigi"
The number of all-legendary teams I'm encountering in X and Y is disturbing.
Are people really that bad?
Are you implying just because something has the "legendary" tag tacked on that it's automatically broken?
>articuno, moltres, entei, regirock, regice, cresselia are currently existing
I suppose I should've been more specific.
Teams of all Uber-legendaries.  Kyurem-W, Kyogre, the like.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 13, 2014, 06:34:55 AM
hey Regice is pretty funky though :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tfp BreakDown on February 14, 2014, 05:08:11 PM
I ask again, Is there any place to grind levels for the elite four in sapphire besides buck ass Victory FUCKING Road?
Again here is my team
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Again tips would help.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 14, 2014, 06:20:49 PM
WHY DOES ARMALDO KNOW SCRATCH

Sydney's usually the easiest for most people, but then I noticed you lacked any punchy fist 'mon. Crawdaunt is a good recipient of Brick Break which pairs nicely with Swords Dance for easy sweeping. Lacking that, you could hope to simply wear down Sydney with good defenses, but you lack a real tank on your team, which might explain why the only viable option is to level grind. Friendly reminder that in 3rd Gen, Waterfall is classified as a special move and therefore won't get boosted by Swords Dance.

I don't remember if it's Phoebe or Glacia next, but either one shouldn't be too problematic. Throw Stalker in front of Phoebe and Faint Attack everything that isn't named Dusclops. When the big lug makes his appearance, hit it with a Leech Seed and THEN smack it with Faint Attack. As for Glacia, if you taught Carapar Brick Break she should be easy pickings due to his resistances to Water and Ice. Another option is to out-speed with Andy and hit her Water/Ice types hard with Spark (or invest in Thunderbolt at the Mauville Game Corner), then switch to Church when Glalie rolls in and smack it with Earthquake.

Drake's normally the most challenging, but you have Church who resists Salamence's Flamethrower, doesn't take residual damage from Flygon's Sandstorm, and can x4 everything not named Shelgon with Ice Beam. If you're feeling a bit shaky, throw an X Sp. Atk on him during the first turn. He should be bulky enough to survive whatever Shelgon's doing and retaliate with Ice Beams from then on. If your Swampert is slow, replace that with an X Speed or two, pausing to heal if necessary. Don't underestimate the power of X Items during the Elite 4!

Personally, most of your team seems well-prepared to tackle the Elite 4 with minimal grinding. If anything, teach Carapar Brick Break (obtained in a house on the left side of Sootopolis) and give Grimlock literally anything that's not Scratch. I don't think he can take advantage of any good Bug-type STAB (mainly, X-Scissor doesn't exist yet) but even Secret Power is better with its 20 extra BP and chance of inflicting status effects. I'd also consider Nadine a one-trick pony due to her only attack being the sacrificial Double-Edge, Attract depending on gender, and Assist possibly drawing something harmful to her like the weaker Take Down, two Protect slots (which could be out-sped and therefore nullified), Rollout locking her into a move, and Self-Destruct. Don't get me wrong, Assist is one hell of a cool move and Delcatty really doesn't have much more going for her, but I'd consider it a last resort. If nothing else Heal Bell is useful after Phoebe's fight, as she loves to throw Thunder Wave and Will-o-Wisp in your general direction.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on February 18, 2014, 04:10:13 PM
That scratch on armaldo is really hurting my eyes...
Give it any physical attack, and you'll be good. Earthquake would probably be a good choice.

Pretty well balanced team other than that.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Stardust on February 20, 2014, 03:55:55 PM
I'm really surprised nobody talked about this yet.

Twitch plays Pokémon is the project of a sadistic hacker who modified Pokémon Red/Blue so that users can send commands with IRC. In other words, the whole internet plays on the same Pokémon game.
This project runs since a week now, and many memes and culture were created.

http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/events/tw ... ys-pokemon (http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/events/twitch-plays-pokemon)

Because of the internet's commands conflict, using the Helix Fossil, checking Pokémon cries in the Pokédex, releasing the mightiest Pokémon or buying and selling back for half the price are common stuff.
http://www.twitch.tv/twitchplayspokemon (http://www.twitch.tv/twitchplayspokemon)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ice on February 21, 2014, 01:19:43 AM
Started playing blue rescue team again and now Im a tad worried. I think I might be an allure seed addict
.
P.S. Why does it have to take so long to evolve a spoink!? @_@
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: leoalex50 on February 27, 2014, 06:36:20 AM
hey guys look what i found its a new pokemon x and y trio pokemon (one of them), this pokemon will be in the new pokemon movie yay.
 
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Swordkirby on March 13, 2014, 08:03:07 PM
Quote from: "KillerChair"
Personally i think Ash should get killed :D
Agreed, anyways, I am replying to a very old post  :cool: .
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on March 14, 2014, 04:01:21 AM
hey you know how Pokemon Bank was/is a thing
yeah so I started playing Platinum again

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Oreburgh Gym
Badges: 1
Salted: Lightly

Team Summary:
Scully Lv6 (Ponyta, Lonely, Flash Fire)
Malouette Lv9 (Zubat, Lonely, Inner Focus)
Alice Lv12 (Shinx, Naughty, Intimidate)
Mrippa Lv14 (Staravia, Lonely, Intimidate)
Picard Lv15 (Machop, Jolly, No Guard)

Boxed:
Tristan (Chimchar, Blaze)
Betsy (Bidoof, Simple)
Atlus (Abra, Inner Focus)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on March 14, 2014, 04:06:36 AM
So I'm doing a nuzlocke of platinum. Speak of the devil :L

Anywhoo:

Name: Tex
Rival Name: ASSBOI (I don't like the rival at all in this gen)
Rage Accumulated: Critical levels due to loss of Abra

Badges:
Coal Badge

Current team:
Spikeboy (Monferno)
D. Birdbot (Staravia)
ROCKY (Geodude)
Tengu (Psyduck)
Thunderono (Luxio)

PC:
Magikarp
Caprice (pink Shellos)

Graveyard:
GBT (Abra) died at level 7 to a wild buizel's pursuit. god damnit, that was BULLSHIT
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Dr. Freeman on March 14, 2014, 11:03:56 AM
Wow Platinum runs surely are the rage. Especially because I started mine a while before Smash.

Name: Freeman
Rival: Labada
Rage: I swear I get critted too many times.
Badges: 3 of them

Team-
Tequila (Level 23 Eevee)
InternJack (Level 24 Shellos)
Damn Bird (Level 24 whatever the 2nd bird is)
Pizzaz (Level 26 Luxio)
Mewtwo (Level 3 Bidoof HM Slave)

Box-
Sir Egg (Togepi)
Slam Jam (Turtwig)
Vega (Budew that I got tired of friendship raising)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Smunch on March 14, 2014, 06:23:29 PM
I did a run of White 2 because of pokemon bank.  Ended the elite 4 with only a level 61 jellicent left, used all 12 of my rare candies on it, and rekt Iris's face.

Now a group of my friends plan on doing a nuzlocke run of X/Y because of the free club nintendo deal and we're each breeding an interesting egg to randomly swap and give away to replace the starter.  Was picking Croagunk with drain punch/fake out as egg moves nice (we haven't swapped eggs yet so its not too late to change)?  I know I'd be happy with one since I never used it and it looks pretty baller plus poison vs. fairies the generation and drain punch 2gud
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on March 21, 2014, 06:16:53 PM
I backlog everything ever


Sluumi's Forest Adventure
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I Don't Like Trees
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"Do you have to yell that EVERY TIME!?"
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Jupiter is a Huge Donglord
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on March 21, 2014, 06:44:55 PM
Billy Hatcher and the Mysterious Pokemon Egg
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Ape Escape is a very fun game
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A Different Kind of Fun
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Fantina is just a woman version of Morty
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Second Barry
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on March 23, 2014, 03:12:37 PM
So I was trying to not get anal rampaged by Maylene.
While I was grinding the team up, something amazing happened.

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Swordkirby on March 24, 2014, 09:15:50 PM
Mystery dungeon endings, all of them depressing (although you know they all come back right?). The second one was the most depressing because
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. Also in the ending, the ending song, what an epic mood whiplash.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tfp BreakDown on March 24, 2014, 10:28:34 PM
I would say something in agrement with this post but I never got the second installment in the series due to the whole guild thing turned me off. So.... Myeh : p

Plus the first installment's rescue team concept is lot more appealing to me than the other installment's concepts.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Swordkirby on March 24, 2014, 10:40:40 PM
Quote from: "Tfp BreakDown"
I would say something in agrement with this post but I never got the second installment in the series due to the whole guild thing turned me off. So.... Myeh : p

Plus the first installment's rescue team concept is lot more appealing to me than the other installment's concepts.
Even though the guild sucks a** (though it did have an updated mission system with criminals), it did have a better story then just a former human being a jerka** to you.
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and was my favorite mystery dungeon game (for regular roguelikes mine is nethack).

the 3rd one sucked compared to the second btw, don't buy it as it LEFT OUT THE HUNGER SYSTEMS YOU BAST*RDS!

And the veldrime was f*cking hilarious
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tfp BreakDown on March 24, 2014, 11:12:46 PM
Quote from: "Swordkirby"
Even though the guild sucks a** (though it did have an updated mission system with criminals), it did have a better story then just a former human being a jerka** to you.
Remind me which one was that again?

Quote from: "Swordkirby"
the 3rd one sucked compared to the second btw, don't buy it as it LEFT OUT THE HUNGER SYSTEMS YOU BAST*RDS!
That seems to be more of a positive than a negative.

Also why do you need to censor yourself? And why do you type like that anyway?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Swordkirby on March 26, 2014, 10:53:48 AM
Quote from: "Tfp BreakDown"
Quote from: "Swordkirby"
Even though the guild sucks a** (though it did have an updated mission system with criminals), it did have a better story then just a former human being a jerka** to you.
Remind me which one was that again?

Quote from: "Swordkirby"
the 3rd one sucked compared to the second btw, don't buy it as it LEFT OUT THE HUNGER SYSTEMS YOU BAST*RDS!
That seems to be more of a positive than a negative.

Also why do you need to censor yourself? And why do you type like that anyway?
Dunno, just do it alot, I liked the hunger systems because of my enjoyment of roguelikes and made a lesser penalty for grinding the whole dungeon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on March 26, 2014, 05:42:53 PM
I quite liked the guild deal in the second Mystery Dungeon. Gave you the feeling that there were more folks behind your exploration affairs than just your partner.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on March 26, 2014, 09:47:13 PM
The third one wasn't bad, but it wasn't as good as the second one, at least in my opinion. And I enjoyed the guild for the reason Gumballtoid said.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Swordkirby on March 26, 2014, 11:35:37 PM
Quote from: "Duora Super Gyro"
The third one wasn't bad, but it wasn't as good as the second one, at least in my opinion. And I enjoyed the guild for the reason Gumballtoid said.
I think I hated the guild because of my dense genocidal hatred for chatot...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Geno on March 28, 2014, 10:33:30 PM
wow, I just noticed that Gardevoir bears a striking resemblance to everyone's favourite blue-clad space lady from Super Mario Galaxy.
Everyone's favourite, because Rosalina's the ONLY blue-clad space lady from SMG.
And the specific one I got in my Pokemon Y game is pretty good. She has some sort of ability that gives her status affects (like poison, sleep, etc.) to the opponent as well! Of course, most of her attacks are rubbish, but I assume that'll all change with a little leveling up.


And I also got a Haunter, which I've been trying to get for ages. You know, they are EXTREMELY rare in X & Y!

And since the whole Gastly-Haunter-Gengar evolutionary chain is made up of some of my favourite, if not my most favourite Pokemon, so I'm a happy camper right now.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Swordkirby on March 29, 2014, 08:04:07 PM
PMD2... May mercy be on anyone who didn't rampage grind in dark crater (dosen't help that you have the ever-so useless cressilia on your team  :mad: )
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Geno on March 31, 2014, 01:44:35 PM
I now have a crapton of Haunters.
And Dittos.

And, while I was playing yesterday, I randomly checked the TV in the Pokemon Center.
...where the show had someone confessing their love for their Gardevoir (or at least complimenting it)

Then, a large chunk of the NPCs I ran into said things along the lines of "Your Gardevoir looks so [INSERT POSITIVE ADJECTIVE HERE]!"

So clearly, March 30th is Gardevoir Appreciation Day.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Swordkirby on March 31, 2014, 09:01:27 PM
Quote from: "Geno"
I now have a crapton of Haunters.
And Dittos.

And, while I was playing yesterday, I randomly checked the TV in the Pokemon Center.
...where the show had someone confessing their love for their Gardevoir (or at least complimenting it)

Then, a large chunk of the NPCs I ran into said things along the lines of "Your Gardevoir looks so [INSERT POSITIVE ADJECTIVE HERE]!"

So clearly, March 30th is Gardevoir Appreciation Day.
So...Kalos is to Gardivors as Dwarf Fortress is to cats as Pokemon in general is to pikachu as badassary is to Earth?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on March 31, 2014, 09:12:58 PM
Who's gonna catch'em all?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on April 01, 2014, 02:56:10 AM
I have about 110 of the 150 so far :P
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: SaviorSword on April 01, 2014, 03:59:44 AM
Today and today only, check out Pokemon Showdown! (http://play.pokemonshowdown.com/) Ya don't need to play, just watch a few battles. It'll be worth the time. ;)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: leoalex50 on April 01, 2014, 04:26:34 AM
Quote from: "Jman"
I have about 110 of the 150 so far :P
really i have 23/150 so far
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on April 01, 2014, 03:22:20 PM
Found all 150, but nothing happened :(
I at least wanted that fancy business card...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Swordkirby on April 01, 2014, 08:35:24 PM
Quote from: "SaviorSword"
Today and today only, check out Pokemon Showdown! (http://play.pokemonshowdown.com/) Ya don't need to play, just watch a few battles. It'll be worth the time. ;)
I suck at the little cup battles as I get trumped everytime   :(
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Geno on April 01, 2014, 09:54:54 PM
So, in Pokemon Y, I decided to see what this Super Training thing was all about.

I learned that it's basically a minigame for right-handed people  :(

And that my Pokemon's base stats are already at their maximum, so playing the minigame won't have any effect anyway.  :roll:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on April 01, 2014, 10:36:40 PM
Grab a reset bag.
Go win.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Swordkirby on April 02, 2014, 12:42:41 AM
On pokemon y today I traded yvetal (I hate legendarys  :mad: ) for an italian mudkip.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on April 02, 2014, 02:42:25 AM
Super training is pretty fun :3
...unless you're trying to fully EV train, then it's a pain.

I recommend horde training if you want to do that. You can fully EV train a new mon and get it to a decent amount of EXP within 20-30 minutes.

EDIT: OH GOD!
Google, you sneaky thing you. You thought it'd be funny to add a 151st pokemon to find, one that's significantly harder to find, and can only be found in South America. That's right, you added an extra, hidden challenge to find Mew. Thankfully, I found him at the very last second the Pokemon challenge was up. That was a pleasant surprise :3
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Geno on April 13, 2014, 01:08:32 AM
wow

In Lumoise City, it only took the people over a month to realize I was the Pokemon Champion. -_-

Although it probably has to do with that "Style Points" thing you have in the city: the more sidequests you complete there, the higher it is.

Also, for some reason, modifying the date on one's 3DS breaks the Hotel in Lumoise: The woman at the counter will always think you have completed your work for the day, even if you didn't.
I hope that's not permanent, as it'd be MUCH harder to get more money if I can't get some from there.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on May 07, 2014, 02:17:19 PM
GUYS IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING

ALPHA SAPPHIRE AND OMEGA RUBY CONFIRMED FOR 3DS (http://www.pokemon.com/us/)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rui on May 07, 2014, 02:32:33 PM
Woww, that's very sudden. ( ???)?


Wish they showed more than just the boxart, though.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on May 07, 2014, 03:06:14 PM
Relevant video is relevant

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Me too, Rui.  It's also unclear if this is gonna be a remake or a sequel to the Hoenn world.  Only info I could find is that they're supposed to be "fresh takes" on the original games.

But I don't really care as long as

secret bases are coming back
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on May 07, 2014, 03:07:52 PM
I want Omega Ruby

I want this

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawellweallsawitcomingbutstillaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

so how about that Blazikenite, better still be available.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on May 07, 2014, 03:08:35 PM
Yeah, sure, like they're going to remake Hoenn. I mean I frickin' love Hoenn, but seriously, pics or it didn't happen.
Okay maybe it's on the official site and all, but that's it? No new official art? No Nintendo Direct? That's just not the Big N's style.

November 2014 international release date is also staggeringly nearby, tantalizingly poised between Smash Bros. 3DS and Smash Bros. U release times. Call me a skeptic, but... actually yes, call me a skeptic. I honestly don't believe it until somebody drops more information.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jakeinator on May 07, 2014, 03:13:07 PM
It's from Nintendo's official pokemon account. AND if you go on the pokemon us site, under the games section its there also soooooooooooooo its pretty damn legit.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Sora on May 07, 2014, 03:18:54 PM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
No new official art?

Look at the boxes ya silly

But yeah, unless they've been working on it in secret, November 2014 is pretty close, but I could see them delaying it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tfp BreakDown on May 07, 2014, 03:35:13 PM
I would be hyped up for it, if it wasn't for the fact the hoenn games are ranked low in order of best main games.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Orange juice :l on May 07, 2014, 04:39:52 PM
But the ranking of the Pokemon generations by quality has been canonically accepted as III > IV > V > I > VI > II and has been passed into law
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on May 07, 2014, 04:43:35 PM
>Gen 4 better than Gen 5 / Gen 5.5
>passed down into law


I'm sorry what
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: -FiniteZero- on May 07, 2014, 04:49:40 PM
Are you sure you don't have that the wrong way around? The Second Generation is generally considered the best, not the worst.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on May 07, 2014, 04:51:08 PM
I assume gen 5.5 is better than gen 5, you're limited to new unova pokemon until the aftergame so you have like 2 fire type options until the endgame unless you pick Emboar.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ivory on May 07, 2014, 04:52:50 PM
And how is Gen 1 better than Gen 2? Gen 2 fixed pretty damn well all of the shortcomings and flaws of Gen 1. Far better balance, way more content, actual post game stuff, etc. Also don't get me started on saying that both Gen 1 and Gen 4 is better than Gen 6. And, well, whatever, opinions man, opinions.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Knux on May 07, 2014, 06:24:20 PM
Even though I don't play this anymore, what's it matter so much about "what is considered best"? Just play what you like and have fun with it!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on May 07, 2014, 07:15:33 PM
Loving the box art. The plot of Ruby and Sapphire were my favorite so I'm eager to see how they re-imagine it in 3D. Hopefully they have more substance than X and Y, but since they're remakes, I don't see that as being an issue.

But what will the shorthand be? ?R and ?S???

I just hope Pansage and pals are available early on/at all
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on May 07, 2014, 11:04:46 PM
I believe the shorthand is already ORAS.

*HYPE*
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on May 08, 2014, 10:15:46 PM
Mathematically confirming hoenn
Hoenn has 5 letters, subtract by gen 3 for number 2, add 1 by having to pick a starter and there is a 3.
Every Pokemon game has 3 starters with 3 evolution stages.
Trumpets typically have 3 valves.
There are 3 letters on both sides of the the accented é in Pokémon.
Mudkip has 3 letters for every syllable.
Half Life 3 has 3 syllables if you count 3 as a syllable.
I just mathematically confirmed hoenn
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on May 10, 2014, 11:37:39 PM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
I honestly don't believe it until somebody drops more information.
welp

somebody dropped more information





Kyogre is so damn shiny.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Bikdark on May 10, 2014, 11:54:19 PM
But there's no actual gameplay, so it must be fake, right :^)

Also mega cacturne or trash games
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: leoalex50 on May 11, 2014, 12:46:48 PM
Bikdark no it's real it was on that pokemon TV show in Japan
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Geno on May 11, 2014, 12:54:54 PM
Even though the Gen III remakes are already confirmed, I'm going to confirm them using Mario Kart, of all things.

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Actually, I'm surprised how these 3 things actually WORK. Especially that third one.

I wonder if the trumpet spam in recent Mario games was all Nintendo practicing for Gen III remakes? (not likely)

Wait, I confirmed it 3 times using Mario Kart.
...
hoenn confirmed
Title: i hope i am not offending anyone
Post by: Geno on May 16, 2014, 10:35:14 PM
I was doing some Wonder Trade again, and I noticed that the only good useful I-could-not-find-it-in-my-game Pokemon are from people who AREN'T from the US.

Like, while I got some neat Pokemon like Totodile and Kricketune from people in the UK and Germany, all I ever seem to get from people from the US are level 1 Pidgeys and Fletchlings.

and Solosis.

Although I did get a Japanese Goomy from one of them, so maybe it isn't so bad.
Title: i think you guys already kno but
Post by: Rui on May 18, 2014, 03:27:47 PM
So like,

apparently a remix version of Green's theme is hidden in X and Y and it'll be played at the Pokemon World Championships?



It sounds amazing..
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on May 19, 2014, 01:40:39 PM
Quote from: "Rui-"
So like,

apparently a remix version of Green's theme is hidden in X and Y and it'll be played at the Pokemon World Championships?



It sounds amazing..

They did the same thing for 5th gen, woop

(I quoted the post above me FUCK YOU GUMBALLTOID)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: chuggaafan1 on May 19, 2014, 09:41:45 PM
Quote from: "Tengu"
FUCK YOU GUMBALLTOID

Rude

ANYWAYS I'm replaying Platinum for dex completion so PROGRESS TIME WOO

Landoise (Grotle): Male, Level 18
Megaraptor (Staravia): Male, Level 16
Talaya (Cherubi): Female, Level 16

I'm doing a bitype run, Normal and Grass. Next planned team member is Glameow.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Geno on May 23, 2014, 04:35:56 PM
A short while ago, I caught a Scyther in Y, which I named "cutstuff.net"
Because my friend had just recently caught a Whismur, which he named "youtube.com"

Also, I caught a Combee, which evolved into Vespiquen. And I taught her the move "Toxic".

cutstuff is leaking into my pokemon help
Also, just today, one of my Pokemon got Pokerus, so I'm infecting as many as possible.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: chuggaafan1 on May 23, 2014, 05:43:18 PM
Update!

Location: Hearthome City

Landoise (Grotle): Level 25, Normal Rank Tough Contest Winner
Talaya (Cherrim): Level 25
Megaraptor (Staravia): Level 25
Togepi (Unnamed, can't think of a good one): Level 13
Gym Badges: 2, training for third.
In box: Shayminx2 (One TRU, one Ranger), Deoxys (Ranger), Heatran (Ranger), Crobat (WC10), RescueBun (Buneary, level 20)
I PokeEdit'd some things I needed, PokeEdit-ing is obnoxious for Platinum, I tell ya what.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on June 02, 2014, 12:28:35 AM
Pokemon Black is one of those games I replay every once and a while and stop caring about it after some time.

During this time I was playing it, I had realized..
Scrafty and Galvantula are such bosses.

Scrafty's stats are great, as he has very high base defenses, especially when put by his base attack. He's such a beefcake swiffer broom. There's not much I can explain here, it's just too good.

Galvantula is also great, at least in my eyes. First off, it's signature move Electroweb. It's a completely accurate attack (mine has Compound Eyes) that deals damage and slows at the same time. What makes the slow so much cooler than it already is? The fact that Joltik learns Electroball very close to when it learns Electroweb, and Electroball makes you deal damage the faster you are than the target? Attention definitely paid right there, I had fun working with this combo.

Let's not forget to mention that the starters are just not worth keeping; Medium Slow exp gain pls, all the pokemon I have are Medium Fast.
Title: I also hatched a shiny snover. whyyyyyyyyyyy
Post by: Sora on June 02, 2014, 04:21:54 PM
So for the past year or so, I've been trying to find a shiny Ralts since Gardevoir is one of my favorite Pokemon and blue/orange color scheme is fantastic.  I have about 7+ boxes full of Ralts from trying the Masuda method, and finally I gave up on my endeavor until I got the Shiny Charm.  So I've been playing through White 2 snagging all the legendaries and shiny Dratini :3 when:

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what is my life I don't even .____________.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Geno on June 02, 2014, 06:10:51 PM
What is this Masuda Method you speak of?

I'm asking, because I just so happen to be searching for a shiny Ralts as well.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on June 02, 2014, 06:21:10 PM
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Masuda_method (http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Masuda_method)

Huzzah!

Quote
The Masuda method (Japanese: ???? international marriage), also known as Masuda's method, is a fan-made term which describes a way to obtain Shiny Pokémon more easily in Generation IV, V and VI. While the standard encounter rate for a Shiny Pokémon (either in the wild or by breeding) is 1/8192, the Masuda method multiplies this rate by 5 (to 5/8192 or about 1/1638) in Generation IV and by 6 (to 3/4096 or about 1/1365) in Generation V. It occurs whenever Pokémon of differing real-world geographical origin are bred.
The method is named after Game Freak director Junichi Masuda, who programmed it into Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. He documented the method in his blog, where he mentioned a way that "rare colored Pokémon's Egg can be found little easier." The mechanics behind the method were discovered by Smogon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on June 05, 2014, 12:56:39 AM
Quote from: "Geno"
What is this Masuda Method you speak of?

I'm asking, because I just so happen to be searching for a shiny Ralts as well.

The pokeradar chaining method says hi...
I caught a shiny Golett with it in a matter of 30 minutes.
...though in total, it took me weeks to get a hang of chaining to get a 40 chain...
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on June 05, 2014, 02:48:21 AM
I got all three shiny monkeys via the Masuda method. It only took 27 Pansage eggs, 114 Pansear eggs, and 2 Panpour eggs.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: coolcat7022 on June 05, 2014, 02:37:51 PM
That's a remarkable thing that you got a shiny panpour on the second egg!
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Accel on June 07, 2014, 07:37:42 PM
Possible Cocoroco leaks for ORAS were posted in /vp/ earlier today. They've made their rounds all the way to Serebii.
Link here. (http://www.serebii.net/index2.shtml)

What's your take on the new info?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: ZeStopper on June 07, 2014, 07:41:23 PM
Wow Mega Sceptile is a Dragon type!
But I'm confused by why it has Lightning Rod.

And I'm guessing Mega Latios/Latias may make an appearance.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Accel on June 07, 2014, 07:45:11 PM
Quote from: "ZeStopper"
Wow Mega Sceptile is a Dragon type!
But I'm confused by why it has Lightning Rod.

And I'm guessing Mega Latios/Latias may make an appearance.
It makes him an excellent support unit. It'll force teams that rely on Shockwave and Volt Switch to rethink their tactics, and also allow you to completely negate super effective damage on ally water and flying types in double battles. It has A LOT of potential.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on June 07, 2014, 07:48:47 PM
Yeah, I'd love to use Mega Sceptile as a more offensive support type battler. Mega Swampert looks like a total baller though, so I'm gonna have to try them both out.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on June 07, 2014, 08:07:29 PM
If I ever 2DS I'm not going to use any of the starters
Medium/Slow is so boring and slow


Okay so apparently there's not much of a difference.
That's good to know.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jman on June 08, 2014, 04:34:48 PM
I hatched so many fucking Goletts and Fletchlings while trying to masuda. Probably adds up to about 300 eggs. Enough hatchlings to fight the Persian Army.

NOT A SINGLE SHINY.

Now I hang my head in shame with Thunder Electros in the RNG Loser club
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Thunderono on June 09, 2014, 10:37:47 AM
It's okay Jman
We can raise an army with the rejects and muscle innocent people into giving us shinies
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: MusashiAA on June 14, 2014, 09:11:05 AM
I am amazed at the brilliance of this hack's achievements music-wise. (http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?p=7268152#7268152) It has almost accurately ported the music coding from Gen 1 and Gen 2 into Gen 3, and effectively executed it to give us a GB Player item in Pokemon Fire Red/Leaf Green.

It still is a work in progress (last update was like, 6 hours ago)...but the fact that they ported the music from R/B/Y-G/S/C's ROMs straight into FR/LG, and made it work, just impresses me to no end.

No, it is not a recreation. It is a port. They grabbed the music sequence code from the Game Boy and Game Boy Color ROMS of R/B/Y-G/S/C, ported it into FR/LG, and made it work using the Game Boy Advance's integrated Game Boy synthesizer.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Doctor Jughu on June 17, 2014, 09:44:07 PM
Quote from: "MusashiAA"
I am amazed at the brilliance of this hack's achievements music-wise. (http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?p=7268152#7268152) It has almost accurately ported the music coding from Gen 1 and Gen 2 into Gen 3, and effectively executed it to give us a GB Player item in Pokemon Fire Red/Leaf Green.

It still is a work in progress (last update was like, 6 hours ago)...but the fact that they ported the music from R/B/Y-G/S/C's ROMs straight into FR/LG, and made it work, just impresses me to no end.

No, it is not a recreation. It is a port. They grabbed the music sequence code from the Game Boy and Game Boy Color ROMS of R/B/Y-G/S/C, ported it into FR/LG, and made it work using the Game Boy Advance's integrated Game Boy synthesizer.
I like the hack tho but tge idea using tm's infinitly breaks the whole game
because you GET strong tms very fast like pyschic and rock tomb Dragon claw(oh gee always in victory road)
It kinda makes it easy as hell (lets learn all pokemons blizzard if possible or etc)

pokemon snakewood is kinda good en de ruby destiny series (i advice you start by life of guardians)

Quote from: "LlamaHombre"
Yeah, I'd love to use Mega Sceptile as a more offensive support type battler. Mega Swampert looks like a total baller though, so I'm gonna have to try them both out.


Mega swampert kinda looks a hulk beefy hue
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Geno on June 26, 2014, 08:24:54 PM
bump

Yeah so I got Emerald. Battery's dead, but that's only for time. Can fix that whenever I feel like it.

My team consists of a super OP LV 50 Gardevoir that is eerily similar to the one I have in Pokemon Y (And not just 'cause I nicknamed both of 'em "Rosalina" with the one in Emerald being ROSALINA)
A somewhat over-leveled Marshtomp (Lv 39). Used for SURF and ROCK SMASH, will probably use for DIVE and WATERFALL too.
A Shiftry that appears to be at the average level (Lv 33). Also used for STRENGTH. Currently has EXP. SHARE
A slightly under-leveled Pelipper (Lv 27), only used for FLY
An under-leveled Sableye (Lv 13) that I used to create my secret base (with SECRET POWER). Will train soon.
A Lv 6 Zigzagoon, I use for CUT

Also, not in my party, but a Lv 5 Shroomish that I keep intending to train.

I found it annoying how hard it was to get ONE Seedot. 1% chance of appearing in ANY place that it shows up in? COME ON!
I also captured every Keckleon that were "something unseeable".

btw SmashBro, I named the player MOLLY, so that's something

also gardevoir appreciation day runs rampant in emerald as well as y
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Swordkirby on June 27, 2014, 11:54:19 PM
Am I the only one who hates Mega Evolutions and legendary, plus only does Nuzlockes?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ceridran on June 27, 2014, 11:56:12 PM
I like most Mega Evolution Forms, I hate most legendary pokemon, I tend to avoid nuzlockes.
Title: This is sarcasm.
Post by: Ivory on June 27, 2014, 11:56:27 PM
But why would you hate Arcanine? Arcanine is amazing.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tfp BreakDown on June 28, 2014, 12:48:16 AM
Eh The only mega evo I like is Mega Pinsir. I'm netraul on legends unless they are ones I like (registeel, genesect, zygarde.) As for nuzlockes, I've seen aplenty of nuzlocke comics and some videos of it, tried it, got bored of it. Also why am I answering questions asked by some fool who can't even type a decent sentence.

Also: been playing around with Amie for the first time and I have to say, I love it. I have been mostly playing with my glaceon, and it is so much fun. Hopefully I won't die from the cuteness of her.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Orange juice :l on June 28, 2014, 02:36:25 AM
I don't get the deal with the legendary hype/anti-hype. They're nothing special, assuming people aren't salty about them being rare or don't realize they're all over the power spectrum. I recall hearing Primal Groudon/Kyogre would be weaker formes, so here's hoping we'll finally see those two outside of Ubers. Mega evos aren't anything special outside of Gengar, Lucario, or Kangaskhan anyways- they're neat and all, but there are other Pokemon that do their jobs better.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Doctor Jughu on June 28, 2014, 08:33:15 AM
Quote from: "Orange juice :l"
I don't get the deal with the legendary hype/anti-hype. They're nothing special, assuming people aren't salty about them being rare or don't realize they're all over the power spectrum. I recall hearing Primal Groudon/Kyogre would be weaker formes, so here's hoping we'll finally see those two outside of Ubers. Mega evos aren't anything special outside of Gengar, Lucario, or Kangaskhan anyways- they're neat and all, but there are other Pokemon that do their jobs better.
Mega evolve is good for al the mega pokemonsctheir stats get boosted get a new ability
and legendary pokemon get higher stats than pkmn normally
and yes there are alot of pokemon they can do the job better 6IVperfect
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: leoalex50 on August 16, 2014, 02:28:37 AM
Guys did you know about mega slowbro and mega andino
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: CDRom11_2007 on August 23, 2014, 12:13:16 AM
Why do I think this video belongs here?
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: leoalex50 on August 26, 2014, 02:16:18 PM
OMGOMGOMG pokken tournament is coming and it was talked about in a livestream (pokken twitter:pokken_official)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Doctor Jughu on August 26, 2014, 02:38:13 PM
I gonna join i got some good pokemon set up eheheh
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Tengu on August 26, 2014, 02:38:32 PM
Quote from: "leoalex50"
OMGOMGOMG pokken tournament is coming and it was talked about in a livestream (pokken twitter:pokken_official)


Wow that was really fucking descriptive and informative. Why don't you try actually showing us what it is instead of talking about nonsense that people probably won't understand?

Here, I'll do it for you.

Pokemon Tournament Fighter:

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Swordkirby on August 26, 2014, 02:39:22 PM
Does anyone know what Pokemon 3D is (not counting me)?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: leoalex50 on August 26, 2014, 02:42:42 PM
Quote from: "Tengu"
Quote from: "leoalex50"
OMGOMGOMG pokken tournament is coming and it was talked about in a livestream (pokken twitter:pokken_official)


Wow that was really fucking descriptive and informative. Why don't you try actually showing us what it is instead of talking about nonsense that people probably won't understand?

Here, I'll do it for you.

Pokemon Tournament Fighter:

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want more info? then here ‘Pokken Tournament’ Announced! (http://pokebeach.com/2014/08/pokken-fighters-announced)

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: CDRom11_2007 on September 13, 2014, 06:15:26 PM
To any Pokemon X and/or Y owners, I have 2 codes for mega heracross and mega pinsir. I originally got them from abroad for a friend of mine, but I might not be able to give them to him before the expiration date. You get the Heracross if you enter the code in X and you get the Pinsir if you enter the code in Y. It expires on the 17th, so if you want it, just post here which game you own and I will give you one. If you own both games, I dont mind giving both. If, however plans change and I will be able to see my friend though (highly unlikely) I will instead give the codes to him.

*Edit: I will treat one code as Heracross and one code as Pinsir. I will not be giving 2 seperate Heracrosses or Pinsirs to different people, but will give a Heracross and a Pinsir. Also, first person to post for either the Heracross and/or the Pinsir will get them.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Reidakk on September 13, 2014, 06:24:13 PM
Quote from: "CDRom11_2007"
To any Pokemon X and/or Y owners, I have 2 codes for mega heracross and mega pinsir. I originally got them from abroad for a friend of mine, but I might not be able to give them to him before the expiration date. You get the Heracross if you enter the code in X and you get the Pinsir if you enter the code in Y. It expires on the 17th, so if you want it, just post here which game you own and I will give you one. If you own both games, I dont mind giving both. If, however plans change and I will be able to see my friend though (highly unlikely) I will instead give the codes to him.

*Edit: I will treat one code as Heracross and one code as Pinsir. I will not be giving 2 seperate Heracrosses or Pinsirs to different people, but will give a Heracross and a Pinsir. Also, first person to post for either the Heracross and/or the Pinsir will get them.

Hey, I'm interested in the Pinsirite since I haven't been able to acquire one when it was released. I would prefer the Heracronite over it but I don't have pokemon X. If you can somehow give me the Heracronite instead, I would appreciate it but otherwise, just give me the Pinsirite.

EDIT: In case you need it, my FC is 3583-0759-3003
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Reidakk on September 15, 2014, 07:11:00 PM
Also, this is the first time I see this thread so now that I know, I have a handful of pokemon up for trade which I will point out below in case anyone's interested.

1. Naive Froakie with Protean, Toxic Spikes and 31 IVs in everything bar HP.

2. Jolly Lapras with Hydration, Dragon Dance and 31 IVs in everything bar Special Attack. This is for a moveset called 'LapDance' found in Smogon so check it out (on the B/W sets) if you're still wondering how Dragon Dance would work on Lapras.

3. Naive Bagon with Dragon Dance, Sheer Force (which turns to Moxie when it evolves to Salamence) and a guaranteed 31 IVs in Attack, Special Attack and Speed. Any other 31 IVs that the pokemon may have are a plus since it's meant to be a sweeper.

4. Jolly Smeargle with Own Tempo and 31 IV Speed. The reason that this is it's only guaranteed 31 IV is simply because it has wet paper bag defenses anyway.

I know I pointed it out on my last post but just in case, my FC is 3583-0759-3003

Lastly, I'm also taking requests for other pokemon that are not on list so long as I have them like Poison Heal/Technician Shroomish with Egg Moves included.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Doctor Jughu on September 15, 2014, 08:38:02 PM
Quote from: "Reidakk"
Also, this is the first time I see this thread so now that I know, I have a handful of pokemon up for trade which I will point out below in case anyone's interested.

1. Naive Froakie with Protean, Toxic Spikes and 31 IVs in everything bar HP.

2. Jolly Lapras with Hydration, Dragon Dance and 31 IVs in everything bar Special Attack. This is for a moveset called 'LapDance' found in Smogon so check it out (on the B/W sets) if you're still wondering how Dragon Dance would work on Lapras.

3. Naive Bagon with Dragon Dance, Sheer Force (which turns to Moxie when it evolves to Salamence) and a guaranteed 31 IVs in Attack, Special Attack and Speed. Any other 31 IVs that the pokemon may have are a plus since it's meant to be a sweeper.

4. Jolly Smeargle with Own Tempo and 31 IV Speed. The reason that this is it's only guaranteed 31 IV is simply because it has wet paper bag defenses anyway.

do you have a pokemon that can learn ancientpower and can breed with a charmendet up to trade?

I know I pointed it out on my last post but just in case, my FC is 3583-0759-3003

Lastly, I'm also taking requests for other pokemon that are not on list so long as I have them like Poison Heal/Technician Shroomish with Egg Moves included.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: CDRom11_2007 on September 16, 2014, 08:09:49 PM
So, one code has been claimed. That leaves another code to be claimed, so anyone with Pokemon X, I don't mind giving you the code for the Mega Heracross. Also, no, i do not need your friend code for you to have the pokemon. It's a 25 charater code on a card, so i just need to PM you the code.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Reidakk on September 16, 2014, 10:50:42 PM
Quote from: "CDRom11_2007"
So, one code has been claimed. That leaves another code to be claimed, so anyone with Pokemon X, I don't mind giving you the code for the Mega Heracross. Also, no, i do not need your friend code for you to have the pokemon. It's a 25 charater code on a card, so i just need to PM you the code.

Well then hurry up, you said tomorrow was the last day right?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Doctor Jughu on September 17, 2014, 05:46:36 AM
Mega heracross i got like hundreds of heracrosses
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: sa173533 on September 18, 2014, 08:34:18 PM
What's the worst pokemon in your opinion(except Magicarp)?

Mine is Unown.Reason why I hate it is because it only learns Hidden Power,a move that ANY pokemon can learn.

Oh,and there are like 28 varients of the darn thing.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on September 18, 2014, 11:23:16 PM
Can't say what the worst pokemon is, but there are quite a few that bug me, like Luvdisc and Alomamola or whatever that thing is called and Kangaskaun still not having a pre-evolution.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Bikdark on September 19, 2014, 02:53:40 AM
Quote from: "Duora Super Gyro"
Kangaskaun still not having a pre-evolution.
Yeah, because we need more useless baby pokemon.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on September 19, 2014, 11:53:46 AM
Quote from: "Bikdark"
Quote from: "Duora Super Gyro"
Kangaskaun still not having a pre-evolution.
Yeah, because we need more useless baby pokemon.

EXACTLY! They may be useless, but those things are really freaking adorable, and evolve into pretty decent Pokemon. Kangaskaun could really use that.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on September 19, 2014, 06:36:04 PM
Quote from: "Duora Super Gyro"
Quote from: "Bikdark"
Quote from: "Duora Super Gyro"
Kangaskaun still not having a pre-evolution.
Yeah, because we need more useless baby pokemon.

EXACTLY! They may be useless, but those things are really freaking adorable, and evolve into pretty decent Pokemon. Kangaskaun could really use that.

He was being sarcastic.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on September 19, 2014, 07:03:58 PM
Quote from: "Rozark Kyouko"
Quote from: "Duora Super Gyro"
Quote from: "Bikdark"
Yeah, because we need more useless baby pokemon.

EXACTLY! They may be useless, but those things are really freaking adorable, and evolve into pretty decent Pokemon. Kangaskaun could really use that.

He was being sarcastic.

I know he was, but I still want a pre-evolution, and if its a baby, atleast its super cute and I can enjoy drawing it.
Edit: and petting it and playing with it in pokemon amie :3
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: MusashiAA on September 19, 2014, 07:13:20 PM
Baby Pokemon should be used as an excuse for more merchandise OR to slightly buff their evolution.

Kangaskhan is given a pre-evolution stage, and when that pokemon evolves, her Kangaskhan form will have higher stats than when Kanghaskan was just a one-off.
Title: 18% of the Gen2 Dex was pre-evolutions, muh Gen1 fanservice
Post by: Orange juice :l on September 20, 2014, 01:19:42 AM
Baby Pokemon are filler and fanservice wrapped up into one, they really add nothing gameplay wise short of level-gating powerful Pokemon (which they don't even use- honestly, who wants an Electabuzz or Blissey in story mode?)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on September 20, 2014, 01:27:37 AM
baby Pokemon are also responsible for some pretty lulzy move combinations


hi there Encore Wobbuffet how are you today
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: MusashiAA on September 20, 2014, 01:40:43 AM
Reminder that Pokemon is a kids game about catching, collecting and training creatures into powerful beasts, not about greasy basement dweller tier-ridden tournaments.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Yuri Sakazaki on September 20, 2014, 02:49:18 PM
Except Nintendo is kinda supporting the tournament part? They are doing a good job juggling both the "kids game" part and the competitive part.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Doctor Jughu on September 20, 2014, 04:12:54 PM
Quote from: "MusashiAA"
Reminder that Pokemon is a kids game about catching, collecting and training creatures into powerful beasts, not about greasy basement dweller tier-ridden tournaments.

You forget fighting animals against other animals
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Reidakk on September 22, 2014, 06:34:44 AM
Quote from: "MusashiAA"
Baby Pokemon should be used as an excuse for more merchandise OR to slightly buff their evolution.

Kangaskhan is given a pre-evolution stage, and when that pokemon evolves, her Kangaskhan form will have higher stats than when Kanghaskan was just a one-off.

Kangaskhan doesn't need a buff, if it got one thanks to a pre-evolution we would have a problem as soon as sites like Pokedit make a downloader for X/Y in which case we would start to see Seismic Toss Mega Kangaskhan which means 200 damage all the time plus that buff you mentioned. Of course that is IF GF sees it fit though if it happened, I don't think that thing wouldn't be fit for Ubers considering it's mega form is already in that tier.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Doctor Jughu on September 22, 2014, 04:20:23 PM
Quote from: "Reidakk"
Quote from: "MusashiAA"
Baby Pokemon should be used as an excuse for more merchandise OR to slightly buff their evolution.

Kangaskhan is given a pre-evolution stage, and when that pokemon evolves, her Kangaskhan form will have higher stats than when Kanghaskan was just a one-off.

Kangaskhan doesn't need a buff, if it got one thanks to a pre-evolution we would have a problem as soon as sites like Pokedit make a downloader for X/Y in which case we would start to see Seismic Toss Mega Kangaskhan which means 200 damage all the time plus that buff you mentioned. Of course that is IF GF sees it fit though if it happened, I don't think that thing wouldn't be fit for Ubers considering it's mega form is already in that tier.

Lets not forget pokemon xy and the others got a illigal pokemon filter
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rozark on September 22, 2014, 07:25:17 PM
The illegal filter prevents some, not all, pokemon from getting through.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Doctor Jughu on September 22, 2014, 08:46:32 PM
Quote from: "Rozark Kyouko"
The illegal filter prevents some, not all, pokemon from getting through.

It just counters illigal abilities and moves
lets be sure there wont be a wondertomb or anything

only perfect clean created pokemon can pass trough i tested this tho
pokedit pokegen cant maybe pass next gen but with a clean pokemon and pkmn bank its surely possible
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Reidakk on October 03, 2014, 11:13:21 PM
Quote from: "Doctor Jughu"
Quote from: "Rozark Kyouko"
The illegal filter prevents some, not all, pokemon from getting through.

It just counters illigal abilities and moves
lets be sure there wont be a wondertomb or anything

only perfect clean created pokemon can pass trough i tested this tho
pokedit pokegen cant maybe pass next gen but with a clean pokemon and pkmn bank its surely possible

Like Rozark said, they don't have to be necessarily perfect. I passed a few pokemon that were missing some of their data or had it wrong and they still passed through Pokebank such as Wish Chansey who I didn't know was an event pokemon by the time I made it. I also passed a Drizzle Politoed with it's Daycare data missing because I'm not about to trade any legendaries/Ubers for a stinkin' Swift Swim Poliwag. I can also use 'em for breeding purposes while I'm at it.
Title: it was only a boop
Post by: Gumballtoid on October 19, 2014, 03:46:48 AM
Since Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are creeping ever closer, I suppose now is as good a time as any to ask the fated question.

Which version are you planning on getting?


I myself am probably going to opt for Omega Ruby. I'm indifferent in terms of version exclusives and all that hap, but I've always liked Team Magma more.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Bikdark on October 19, 2014, 07:09:37 AM
sapphire because magma is full of prim and proper pussies that need to be organized n shit to get work done i mean look at these people how could you like them

meanwhile aqua is like lmao ight guys do whatever the fk just wear blue and use water pokeymons have fun
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on October 19, 2014, 07:10:37 AM
Quote from: "Gumballtoid"
I myself am probably going to opt for Omega Ruby. I'm indifferent in terms of version exclusives and all that hap, but I've always liked Team Magma more.
That's actually one of the reasons I'm picking up Aqua Sapphire -- in the original Sapphire you actually team up with Team Magma at one point in the game just to kick Team Aqua's butt even harder than you were kicking it before. Maxie was my original bro and I intend on keeping it that way.


that and Sapphire was my first "real" Pokemon game when I wasn't a stupid kid and actually played up to the Champion
also Courtney's new design is super cute j/s
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Bikdark on October 19, 2014, 07:14:54 AM
Quote from: "SmashBroPlusB"
in the original Sapphire you actually team up with Team Magma at one point in the game just to kick Team Aqua's butt even harder than you were kicking it before.
wow real

despite playing hoenn games a collective 20+ times i still forget how team loyalty works in r/s
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Korby on October 20, 2014, 06:48:33 AM
I'll go for AS if I get it for...the exact same reasons as Smash.
especially the smalltext one
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Reidakk on October 21, 2014, 12:52:34 AM
I need to borrow a Adamant Ditto preferably with 31 IVs in everything minus Special Attack if anyone has it.

Also, if anyone has a Gengarite code I need one too. I went to Gamestop to get it but they told me I have to reserve OR/AS (which, by the way, I am not because the code is supposed to be free in the first place) in order to get it.

EDIT: Got me a Gengarite on the PSS. SUCK IT GAMESTOP!

With that out of the way, a Tyranitarite would be nice now since I have no way of getting it otherwise.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Swordkirby on November 14, 2014, 09:22:47 PM
Am I the only one who thinks Gates To Infinity was somewhat weak?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Duora Super Gyro on November 15, 2014, 11:59:40 AM
Quote from: "Swordkirby"
Am I the only one who thinks Gates To Infinity was somewhat weak?

No, compared to the Explorers of Sky, its weaker, but its still pretty good.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Swordkirby on November 15, 2014, 02:23:20 PM
Quote from: "Duora Super Gyro"
No, compared to the Explorers of Sky, its weaker, but its still pretty good.
Eh, it's still better then that Japan-only atrocity that is the Wiiware edition, it is the MMBN4 of PMD games.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: leoalex50 on November 21, 2014, 11:20:02 AM
Pokemon omega ruby and alpha sapphire are out (our just about to be released) and I got them both
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Bikdark on November 22, 2014, 07:13:49 AM
haha wow
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7.5 is right. Fuckin' water.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: leoalex50 on November 22, 2014, 12:20:43 PM
Does anyone think that oras guitarist is a bit like count zap or am I just seeing things
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Swordkirby on November 22, 2014, 04:48:45 PM
Quote from: "Bikdark"
haha wow
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7.5 is right. Fuckin' water.
Are you talking about pmd wiiware? I HATE that game. When is removing a plot a good idea?!?! (coincidentaly. the same could go for MMBN4 and Sticker star, two other games that I hate)
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Bikdark on November 22, 2014, 10:12:44 PM
Pretty sure you should reread that.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Swordkirby on November 23, 2014, 02:00:43 AM
Quote from: "Bikdark"
Pretty sure you should reread that.
Damn my short attention span! My point still stands, however.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: BookofDobson on November 23, 2014, 04:29:37 AM
I never knew how Wi-fi pokeman battles worked...
so I leveled my team up to 100 in B/W2
... I don't even
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Megaman94 on November 26, 2014, 02:24:37 AM
What do you guys think of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire? Don't spoil too much, I still have to buy my copy.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on November 26, 2014, 03:08:29 PM
I've only got seven badges and I just captured Groudon but so far it's stacking up to be my favorite Pokemon game to date. I'll probably get into more depth once I beat the main game but so far that's my sentiment.

Also I know you all care about my team so here have my team as of Groudon's capture.

Domino / Stoutland Lv.40
Hatred / Beedrill Lv.40
Dennis / Torkoal Lv.40
Sweaty / Vibrava Lv.40
Wrinkles / Cradily Lv.42
Sea Moose / Sealeo Lv.39
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: chuggaafan1 on November 26, 2014, 06:00:35 PM
Gen V was my jam and this is just so much better. I liked X and Y, but outside of challenges they're only worth one run. Once I beat Omega Ruby I wanted to go and play Alpha Sapphire, it's just that much fun. (Incidentally XY are my personal favorites FOR challenge runs).

My team, post-delta-episode:

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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Megaman94 on November 28, 2014, 04:12:18 AM
Well, I got the game yesterday and I already beat 6 out of 8 gym leaders. Also I am noticing a lot of differences from the original Sapphire, because I own Sapphire and I am a nerd who remembers every little detail. I am also so happy they kept the trick house in. I loved that when I was playing Emerald and Sapphire. That reminds me of when I had a secret base in Emerald, I would make my own mini trick house. Any way, I am currently at Lilly Cove city and getting ready to go to Mt. Pyre. My team is:

Electrode Lv. 36  Ability: Static
Marshtomp Lv. 33  Ability:Torrent
Lombre Lv. 31  Ability:Rain Dish
Swellow Lv. 33  Ability: Guts  (dun dunnnn!)

Next two are spoilers because they are part of the plot of the game

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Oh and be sure to get
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Is it me or does this game like critical hits? I have been getting/receiving a lot of critical hits.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on November 30, 2014, 08:46:13 PM
Mystery Gift really isn't plot-related.

I appreciate the decreased encounter rate while caving and surfing. It makes exploring areas like that enjoyable and they don't really feel like a chore anymore.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on November 30, 2014, 08:56:29 PM
I'd still appreciate it if Golbat and Pelipper weren't the region standards, but whatever I guess.
There's a good variety once you scrape past that first layer, but it can really feel like a pain to do so at points.

My end team (with current, post-Delta Episode levels)

Junpei (Sceptile) - Lv. 72
Talge (Tentacruel) - Lv. 70
Gentarou (Skarmory) - Lv. 70
Becky (Sandslash) - Lv. 70
Akane (Absol) - Lv. 72
Yasuhiro (Medicham) - Lv. 72

First time using Medicham or Absol, and they both hit like trucks. Helps that their megas are super strong, but I oftentimes didn't need them.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Doctor Jughu on December 02, 2014, 03:28:51 PM
After encountering 53 poochyenas i finnaly got poochyena with rattled and his egg move me first
He evolved into mightyena and now have's Moxie oh boy :)

Team of my omega ruby game

Gallade Lv 44
Mightyena lv.40
Groudon lv 50
Ludicolo lv 45
Charizard lv 47
Wailmer lv 47


EDIT:i used pokemonbank to put my lv 100 charizard on omega ruby so i can catch
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Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on December 03, 2014, 03:20:18 AM
Here's my current team, post-Delta Episode.

Domino (Stoutland) Lv.61 -- Hatched from an egg, Domino reliably outspeeds almost everything and hits hard. She was my only party member her up until after Dewford.
Hatred (Beedrill) Lv.65 -- Brought over from Kalos as Weedle, Hatred's attack power is downright terrifying. His shining moment was tearing Sidney apart at the Pokemon League.
Dennis (Torkoal) Lv.61 -- Dennis's impregnable defense makes him a valuable asset. Between Fire Spin and Body Slam's paralysis, he's a force to be reckoned with.
Sweaty (Flygon) Lv.61 -- Even as a Trapinch, Sweaty's diverse movepool was extraordinarily helpful in many cases. Though he gets the least use, he's still dependable.
Wrinkles (Cradily) Lv.65 -- Wrinkles's ability to wear the opponent down with Confuse Ray and Toxic is always helpful, especially given her fantastic special defense.
Sea Moose (Walrein) Lv.62 -- Sea Moose's ability to endure special attacks and hit hard with Water and Ice-type moves makes her valuable. Body Slam rounded out the set.

And special recognition for:

Sir Wiggly (Lombre) Lv.36 -- Given to me by Smash as a Lotad, Sir Wiggly proved himself valuable by learning moves other than just Tickle, making him a fine HM slave.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: skully on December 03, 2014, 11:35:49 PM
So what's an Eon Ticket again?
I've seem to got one randomly..

Also, looking at everyone way past me is funny, makes me wanna go on.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Doctor Jughu on December 04, 2014, 06:46:27 AM
Quote from: "skully"
So what's an Eon Ticket again?
I've seem to got one randomly..

Also, looking at everyone way past me is funny, makes me wanna go on.

The Eon ticket is a streetpassevent
With ticket you get to go to the island where
You got latias/latios and now get the oppisite pokemon if you got latias you can get latios
If you got latios you get latias
You must go with the boat which is available after the elite four
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Doctor Jughu on February 08, 2015, 06:04:31 PM
Sorry for doublepost but

BATTLE FRONTIER COMING AS DLC HYPE
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 08, 2015, 07:18:34 PM
That's a rumor created to help fill a void. People also thought the games were time-locked to prevent early Battle Frontier leaks like with XY's leaks, but that didn't happen either.

On the brighter side, I can breed myself a Sheer Force Feraligatr finally.

Quote from: "Serebii"
It has been announced that the Johto Starters are to be distributed this year with their Hidden Abilities. From February 27th 2015 to November 30th 2015, if you access Pokémon Bank, you will receive Meganium, Typhlosion and Feraligatr with their Hidden Abilities of Leaf Guard, Flash Fire and Sheer Force respectively. These are distributed through the Pokémon Link feature nto Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire with a limit of 1 of each per Pokémon Bank

Not that I have a bank subscription at the moment though so I'll need to just mooch off someone somewhere to get it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 08, 2015, 11:37:03 PM
meanwhile, in the dimensional lair of super villains

SmashBro finds himself in the possession of potentially infinite Lv5 Giratinas :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Doctor Jughu on February 15, 2015, 01:06:28 PM
After several softresets for a adamant magikarp with 31 iv attack i finnaly got it and transfered it to oras super trained him than leveled him to lv 100 with a blissey killing spray with result 389 attack
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Bikdark on February 16, 2015, 01:28:07 AM
Quote from: "Doctor Jughu"
After several softresets for a adamant magikarp with 31 iv attack i finnaly got it and transfered it to oras super trained him than leveled him to lv 100 with a blissey killing spray with result 389 attack
I will never understand the logic behind painstakingly softresetting and breeding perfect pokemon. Unless you plan on competing in official events where only actual game cartridges are allowed, there is ZERO need to do this. If you want to battle with perfect pokemon just hop on PS or PO
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Hallan Parva on February 16, 2015, 07:52:25 PM
Before I'd totally agree with you, but since ORAS came out... hoo, shit. Can't say it's still as stupidly painful as it was before. DexNav pretty much guarantees three of six stats are gonna be 31 IV, and with a Destiny Knot and about 30 minutes of your patience, it's unbelievably easy to get Pokemon with great natures, Egg Moves, and three or four relevant stats at 31 IV.

The official scene down here's starting to pick up, actually. Kissimmee's having an ORAS VGC qualifier in about two weeks.


... Shinies are still pointless. :ugeek:
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Ukiyama on February 16, 2015, 08:03:19 PM
(http://pldh.net/media/pokemon/gen6/xy/094.png)(http://pldh.net/media/pokemon/gen6/xy_shiny/094.png)

Worth it.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Gumballtoid on April 10, 2015, 12:16:54 PM
Heyo, Pokemon Rumble World is out now and it's totally free. I'm a good ways in (having bought my allotted 3000 Poke Diamonds) and I'm having a blast.

The Mii character integration is really cool. I've got Freeman the Prince hosting a battle tournament and Thunder the Magician running around being an evil dick. It's great.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: chuggaafan1 on April 13, 2015, 12:52:00 PM
Yeah Rumble World's pretty great. I have King Khaspice because khaspice looks like a dude asking me to eat waffles.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Zero1000 on May 02, 2015, 06:13:07 AM
I have pokemon Y and i'm currently at 4 badges. Anyone wanna trade? Cause i only do link battles after the league.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Zero1000 on May 11, 2015, 01:24:49 AM
Double post, but...

While randomly Wonder Trading, i found some guy called Gizmo. Dunno if it is actually Smash. But in case, my namke on Pokemon Y is HES.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Jdude330 on May 14, 2015, 03:47:33 PM
Quote from: "Ukiyama"
(http://pldh.net/media/pokemon/gen6/xy/094.png)(http://pldh.net/media/pokemon/gen6/xy_shiny/094.png)

Worth it.
Ehh, I wouldn't bite Uki.
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/ca/Spr_6x_468.png)(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/c/c4/Spr_6x_468_s.png)
now THIS is worth your time.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Zero1000 on June 07, 2015, 03:02:40 AM
Anyone is in for a multi battle?

Edit: Nevermind, probably only battle.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Rawrsor (Char) on June 18, 2015, 09:52:26 PM
Is it sad that one of my friends can sweep my entire team with his Ambibom?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Zero1000 on June 20, 2015, 12:37:36 AM
Not if his Ambipom is many levels highers than yours.

By the way, does anyone has a shiny Swirlix they are willing to trade? I have shiny Gliscor and Stantler.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Reidakk on February 22, 2016, 04:27:33 AM
Hey guys there's currently a Mew event available on Gamestop until the 24th of this month but I can't pick one up for myself cause Gamestop is closing their shops all over the island due to financial reasons. So, could anyone find me one and PM it to me before the event is over?
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Zero1000 on February 22, 2016, 05:35:39 AM
I can't either since there's no Gamestop at all where i live. So i would be happy if someone got me a Mew code before the event is over.
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Reidakk on February 23, 2016, 07:19:14 PM
Here's a list of stores where you can get it according to serebii:

United States: Codes at Gamestop until February 24th
Canada: Codes at EBGames until February 24th
Australia: Codes at EBGames until February 24th
Belgium/Netherlands: Codes at GameMania until February 24th
Italy: Codes at Gamestop until February 24th
Spain: Codes at GAME until February 24th
Portugal: Nintendo Zone at FNAC from today
Austria: Codes at Gamestop until February 24th
Germany: Codes at Gamestop until February 24th
Switzerland: Codes at Gamestop until February 24th
Title: Re: Pokemon Discussion thread!
Post by: Zero1000 on February 24, 2016, 03:13:20 AM
Quote from: "Reidakk"
Here's a list of stores where you can get it according to serebii:

United States: Codes at Gamestop until February 24th
Canada: Codes at EBGames until February 24th
Australia: Codes at EBGames until February 24th
Belgium/Netherlands: Codes at GameMania until February 24th
Italy: Codes at Gamestop until February 24th
Spain: Codes at GAME until February 24th
Portugal: Nintendo Zone at FNAC from today
Austria: Codes at Gamestop until February 24th
Germany: Codes at Gamestop until February 24th
Switzerland: Codes at Gamestop until February 24th
I live in Mexico, so i can't get it anywhere there. And i can't go to the US...