Holy Order Sol
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I don't use Politoed but I run a Rain Dance team therefore I am biased.Gravijah said:
Yeah, that, too. I hate that clause.
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Pokémon Black/White |OT2| International Edition
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So before I start on Sunday (yes I'm giddy), what's the consensus popular starter? Is it still fire>water>grass or are more people picking Oshawott this time around?
mazeedibeedi
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Really Defence? I mean, most of the Special sweepers had no need for defence EVs.Wiseblade said:
Hot Coldman
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Aren't the Hitmons hard to EV train, given the evolution requirements for Tyrouge? I've never thought about this before.
Andrefpvs said:Welp, I wanna breed a good Battle Subway team and need suggestions
Mandibuzz and Leftovers w/ Roost, Taunt, Flatter and whatever.
Pawniard w/ Nightslash, Swords Dance, Metal Sound, whatever. Give it an item that raises critical hit percentage.
You don't need any other Pokemon except maybe Haxorus and/or Hydreigon.
At least that's what I learned from battling there. >:\
EvilMario said:
It's one part IVs on my bro's part (I'm convinced) and one part playing before I really sat down and thought about the finer things. I picked his team apart in a battle a bit earlier with a "in progress" move pool with said Serperior, but now I'm going back to the lab and thinking about different coverages I can play with. Honestly though this guy, as much as I pretty much never part with my starter, is going to get replaced once that Dream World Snivy (and later, Serperior) gets in my hands. 2x power boost from Leaf Storm thanks to that ability Perversity? Hell yes, you are now my favorite special blitzing grass 'mon ever! :lol
Fun stuff aside, I just found out that my Eelektross' speed stat is not only woefully lacking, but I can't influence them with Carbos. What should I do to fix? Also for reference:
Level 71
Female - Naughty nature
HP 219
ATK 214
DEF 136
SP. ATK 171
SP. DEF 126
SPEED 107
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I agree just by looking at them, was my first choice anyway!Gravijah said:
After seeing Unova-only Pokemon for so long, it's weird going to Route 11 and suddenly seeing all these older Pokemon. It... kinda messes it up for me. :/ I mean, I'm so into this faraway place at this point and then "A wild Zangoose appeared!"
...HOLY SHIT ZANGOOSE?! *catches*
...HOLY SHIT ZANGOOSE?! *catches*
Silphonica
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Didn't know where else to post this, but I just read about the Lavender Town Tune from the original games. Apparently some sound engineer put a tone in the game that killed like 200 kids including his own son then killed himself. Not sure if true or not but it was a freaky read.
What is pokeGaf's thoughts? Another creepy pasta or genuine?
What is pokeGaf's thoughts? Another creepy pasta or genuine?
Black-Wind
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Ok, I'm waiting for my 3DS to come so that I can finally play!
Just wanted to know if someone here is breeding Axew. Cause I would like baby one with Dragon Pulse and good attack + speed if someone is.
Just wanted to know if someone here is breeding Axew. Cause I would like baby one with Dragon Pulse and good attack + speed if someone is.
Dr.Palutena
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I'm looking for a politoed in the wild if I ever see a poliwhirl again.....:|
Hot Coldman
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AzureJericho said:
Well I know what I'm doing next
Electivirus
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AzureJericho said:
Just wait until
you encounter an actual Dragonite.
CornBurrito
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Soru said:
I just heard he put in a tone that made people really fucking gullible.
Black-Wind
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I always hated that song/ town :/Soru said:
Holy Order Sol
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OMG Aero said:
It also stops me from using three Life Orbs, which in turn prevents my team from working at all so fuck it.
And there's no way that story about Lavender Town is true. XD
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
Articalys said:
Yeah, Charizard Chills...
That's a pretty cool honor too, since I think Charizard's only lost to Dragonite, Blaziken, and Dusclops in the show.
Silphonica
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Mr. Sam said:
Was waiting for that, but even if that story was true in the slightest then it wouldn't be possible to hear on youtube as all the first edition cartridges would be insanely rare.
Electivirus said:
Wat. Watwat. Watwatwat?
Camping at the moat, brb.
Edit: That's another thing I forgot about this game's music, every time I hear the theme used for places like Dragonspiral Tower, I want to play A Link to The Past. It sounds just like the light world dungeon theme in places. :lol
AzureJericho said:
Looks like you need a primer on Effort Values (EVs).
With every Pokemon, you have 510 EVs to spread around, and a maximum of 255 per stat. Every 4 EVs will add one point to whatever stat it is applied to, so really, the most you'd want to add to a single stat is 252 EVs.
With vitamins, like Carbos, they will only work up to 100 EVs. ie; I take a freshly hatched Pokemon and pump it filled with 10 Carbos. If I try to add an 11th Carbo, it will say it will have no effect. Or, if you have been battling and have filled up your EVs past 100 in that manner, you still will not be able to add to it with vitamins. You probably don't know what's been applied to your Eelektross, but it's definitely over the limit speed wise.
Just as note on Eelektross too, you definitely want to make it bulky, in my opinion. It has pretty low speed, as you've no doubt found, and it would benefit from focusing on one attack (physical, or special) while pumping up its HPs. Since nothing can hit it Super Effectively except for Mold Breaker Earthquakes, Gravity, etc.. it can be tough to take down.
There's not much you can do for the EVs right now. There are berries that will be coming from 'Dream World' later to reduce EVs, but it might be in your best interest to EV train a new one.
Otherwise, just keep playing with the one you have and have fun. EV training and IV breeding are for more of the OCD crowd. Even if you find it's not for you, it can help to pay attention to what you're fighting and it'll give you a generally sense of where you'll be applying EVs.
I do want to breed an Eelektross soon. If you want one of the off springs, I'll be happy to send it over.
Dr.Palutena
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AzureJericho said:
I shat bricks when i encountered tyranitar in shaking grass expecting to find an audino
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
Wow. Level 12 Jellicent off the coast of Resort Desert.
Silphonica
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Mr. Sam said:
Lol ye, I don't tend to believe any of the creepy pastas that float around. It was an entertaining read though, because I remember getting freaked out as a kid all those years ago when I had pokemon blue for my bday. Seeing the ghost sprite for the first time also made my heart race like crazy.
Holy Order Sol
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I just realized that I was going to need like over 100BP in HG, too. Yeah, Ludicolo is going to be a major pain in the ass.
EvilMario - That was a really helpful post. I had enough of a foothold and loose understanding in how EVs/IVs worked and wanted to try doing some quirky things, but your comments on what I should most try for made me rethink and realize that I like Eelektross as it is. It's just that running a team (so far) where everything barring Serperior and Hydregion can't get that initial jump on equally leveled Pokemon was making me wonder if I needed to speed some of them up.
DoomXploder - Seriously, this is my favorite gen now. I've always wanted to play a version/gen where seemingly big time things like that can be encountered.
TheOGB - Agreed (if we're talking just this gen however). What's funny though is that I could have really found myself liking Darmanitan a looot, if it weren't such a glass cannon. It's defensives were really scary bad for me. Sure it always fired first, but I'd rather not take the chance and be in the middle of something that either totally walls it without me knowing firsthand or has massive revenge KO potential.
DoomXploder - Seriously, this is my favorite gen now. I've always wanted to play a version/gen where seemingly big time things like that can be encountered.
If only you could run into starters/evolved starters though /raised initially with the show ad wants to be able to go through the world just literally catching 'em all
TheOGB - Agreed (if we're talking just this gen however). What's funny though is that I could have really found myself liking Darmanitan a looot, if it weren't such a glass cannon. It's defensives were really scary bad for me. Sure it always fired first, but I'd rather not take the chance and be in the middle of something that either totally walls it without me knowing firsthand or has massive revenge KO potential.
Holy Order Sol
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Wiseblade said:
I need Seed Bomb because I'm actually going for a physical set with Swords Dance. The other tutor move I need is Ice Punch.
Well, I was half joking, as those are the Pokemon I've always had trouble with in the Battle Subway, so please don't take it seriously.Andrefpvs said:
With Mandibuzz, I just remembered it's other move: Toxic. Basically it's a poison tank (I guess, I don't know these terms). It'd start with Toxic, and will try to prevent you from attacking it with Flatter (also causing yourself damage). It'll taunt to prevent you from healing and will roost constantly to heal itself until you are dead.
And sorry, I meant Bisharp. I'm still bad with the names.
Night Slash may land critical hits, and it hurts because of Bisharp's high attack. Metal Sound to lowers your defense on top of that, and Gullotine got lucky on me. :\ I don't know if that's the Subway effect or not though. You may want to breed it Psycho Cut to take out fighting-type. Rock Tomb to bring down fire-type.
See, this is part of the metagame strategy I don't understand -- wouldn't the substitute get broken in the same turn it was sent out if your opponent attacked you?JVIDICAN said:Finally had an opportunity to use Substitute/calm mind combo with Chandelure. Felt good man. The guy ended up forfeiting when certain death became apparent but still.
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