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[ColtraineGF]

In today's random post:

RBY Trainer Battle, RSE arrange

GSC Trainer Battle, FRLG arrange

BW event music, GB arrange

 

[Kokonoe]

You should all read this article! http://nuggetbridge.com/articles/worlds-2012-players-to-watch/
I found the TCG version on thetopcut interesting without knowing the players so ohpefully this is too!

Also I didn't post it, but I wrote an Intro to Competitive Pokemon article I hope people find helpful

Nice article, I'll be participating in next years regional, hopefully I'll make it somewhere.
I like that playmat on that other link.

In today's random post:

RBY Trainer Battle, RSE arrange

GSC Trainer Battle, FRLG arrange

BW event music, GB arrange

Interesting. I like stuff like this.

 

[MarkusRJR]

Okay, so I've been playing Pokemon White all day today as it's the one day I don't have work. My team is currently as follows:

Dewott
Scraggy
Dwebble
Victini

Don't judge. I value adorableness over all. I'm going to trade for a ditto and then make an Oshawott to replace Dewott. I need help deciding on a Pokemon that can learn fly though. I'm currently looking at either:

Rufflett
Woobat

I would have went right for Emolga but apparently it can't learn fly (what the fuck). Also for the last Pokemon in my party, I'm trying to decide one that'd be a different type than the rest of my team. Here's what I'm currently looking at:

Cubchoo
Axew
Trubbish
Lillipup
Minccino
Drilbur

If someone can help me decide on a flying Pokemon along with telling me the 2 best Pokemon from the list just above (so I can decide between the two), that'd be awesome. Thanks for anyone who can help.

 

[Frost_Ace]

Just swept a team with jellycent <3

One of the most useful pokemon ever.

 

[less laughter]

I would have went right for Emolga but apparently it can't learn fly (what the fuck).

Momongas don't actually fly, they glide.

 

[Aggrotek]

Okay, so I've been playing Pokemon White all day today as it's the one day I don't have work. My team is currently as follows:

Dewott
Scraggy
Dwebble
Victini

Don't judge. I value adorableness over all. I'm going to trade for a ditto and then make an Oshawott to replace Dewott. I need help deciding on a Pokemon that can learn fly though. I'm currently looking at either:

Rufflett
Woobat

I would have went right for Emolga but apparently it can't learn fly (what the fuck). Also for the last Pokemon in my party, I'm trying to decide one that'd be a different type than the rest of my team. Here's what I'm currently looking at:

Cubchoo
Axew
Trubbish
Lillipup
Minccino
Drilbur

If someone can help me decide on a flying Pokemon along with telling me the 2 best Pokemon from the list just above (so I can decide between the two), that'd be awesome. Thanks for anyone who can help.

Rufflet and Cubchoo.

 

[Emitan]

He said "Earthn" at first, referring to Neo Earth in G Gundam.

Who's "he"?

 

[Zeroth]

Ugh, catching Elgyems to get full Synchro natures is boring, but I want to finish this soon so I can work on my Modest Hydreigon

 

[Ondore]

And now you've reminded me how cool it was to buy all the Synchronisers I needed in Leaf Green... RIP Game Corners.

 

[MarkusRJR]

I'm actually thinking of removing my Victini from my party too since it's not part of the Little Cup tier. Hmmmm....

Also, where can I get 6 eviolites for my team?

 

[Frost_Ace]

I'm actually thinking of removing my Victini from my party too since it's not part of the Little Cup tier. Hmmmm....

Also, where can I get 6 eviolites for my team?

Unfortunately you can only find one in-game D:

 

[tiggerkiddo]

This is the first I've heard of this item and it sounds so useful.

 

[MarkusRJR]

Unfortunately you can only find one in-game D:

Is there any way to get it in B2/W2? I'd totally get it, trade the Pokemon to B/W and then restart. I'd keep doing that until I get 6. I would do that with my copies of B/W but I'm too far into both games to do it.

 

[Frost_Ace]

Is there any way to get it in B2/W2? I'd totally get it, trade the Pokemon to B/W and then restart. I'd keep doing that until I get 6. I would do that with my copies of B/W but I'm too far into both games to do it.

There should be another in bw2 dunno how far into the game though.

Also your crazy xD

 

[MarkusRJR]

There should be another in bw2 dunno how far into the game though.

Also your crazy xD

Wait... are you even able to trade from B2/W2 to B/W? I'm worried it's just the transferring shit they had with gen 3 -> gen 4 and gen 4 -> gen 5.

Oh, and yes I am crazy.

 

[Kokonoe]

Should be able to. It's not a new generation of Pokemon.

 

[UltimateIke]

Also, where can I get 6 eviolites for my team?

http://www.pokecheck.org/?p=search&itm=538

If you really wanted more... Every Pokémon on that page is supposedly holding one. Once you got the items, you could release the Pokémon.

 

[Exterminieren]

Okay, so I've been playing Pokemon White all day today as it's the one day I don't have work. My team is currently as follows:

Dewott
Scraggy
Dwebble
Victini

You have chosen... wisely.

Don't judge. I value adorableness over all. I'm going to trade for a ditto and then make an Oshawott to replace Dewott. I need help deciding on a Pokemon that can learn fly though. I'm currently looking at either:

Rufflett
Woobat

I would have went right for Emolga but apparently it can't learn fly (what the fuck). Also for the last Pokemon in my party, I'm trying to decide one that'd be a different type than the rest of my team. Here's what I'm currently looking at:

Cubchoo
Axew
Trubbish
Lillipup
Minccino
Drilbur

If someone can help me decide on a flying Pokemon along with telling me the 2 best Pokemon from the list just above (so I can decide between the two), that'd be awesome. Thanks for anyone who can help.

Rufflet's probably better than Woobat, and I'd take Axew and Drilbur from that list, personally.

 

[Emitan]

Who's "he"?

;~;

 

[MarkusRJR]

http://www.pokecheck.org/?p=search&itm=538

If you really wanted more... Every Pokémon on that page is supposedly holding one. Once you got the items, you could release the Pokémon.

...What am I looking at? I haven't touched the online trading system in any of the DS Pokemon games so this is a bit confusing.

 

[Chet Rippo]

;~;

I wouldn't let it get to you.

 

[backlot]

http://www.pokecheck.org/?p=search&pokemon=442&ab=25

The best.

 

[Wichu]

...What am I looking at? I haven't touched the online trading system in any of the DS Pokemon games so this is a bit confusing.

It's an unofficial GTS server, kinda like a private server for an MMO. Basically, you change your DS's DNS settings so it goes through that website, which intercepts your DS's requests to the actual GTS and sends you its own replies. It should say what to do on the website.

Put simply, it's a website someone's made that lets people upload and download Pokémon publicly, without any of that one-for-one trading nonsense - Pokécommunism, if you will.

Although it's not officially sanctioned, the Pokémon you get from it are the exact same ones that were uploaded - the only differences are that a. you know every single detail about the Pokémon, b. you don't need to trade anything for them, and c. it doesn't delete it server-side (you're basically just getting a copy of it).

I guess you could call it cheating, but most reasonable people really don't care. I haven't used it myself, but I'm fine with others doing it.

 

[Aggrotek]

http://www.pokecheck.org/?p=search&itm=538

If you really wanted more... Every Pokémon on that page is supposedly holding one. Once you got the items, you could release the Pokémon.

This doesn't work for Master Balls right?

 

[Emitan]

I wouldn't let it get to you.

A queen must be above such things.

 

[tiggerkiddo]

It's an unofficial GTS server, kinda like a private server for an MMO. Basically, you change your DS's DNS settings so it goes through that website, which intercepts your DS's requests to the actual GTS and sends you its own replies. It should say what to do on the website.

Put simply, it's a website someone's made that lets people upload and download Pokémon publicly, without any of that one-for-one trading nonsense - Pokécommunism, if you will.

Although it's not officially sanctioned, the Pokémon you get from it are the exact same ones that were uploaded - the only differences are that a. you know every single detail about the Pokémon, b. you don't need to trade anything for them, and c. it doesn't delete it server-side (you're basically just getting a copy of it).

I guess you could call it cheating, but most reasonable people really don't care. I haven't used it myself, but I'm fine with others doing it.

Whoa, that sounds pretty interesting...wish I knew about this earlier.

 

[MarkusRJR]

It's an unofficial GTS server, kinda like a private server for an MMO. Basically, you change your DS's DNS settings so it goes through that website, which intercepts your DS's requests to the actual GTS and sends you its own replies. It should say what to do on the website.

Put simply, it's a website someone's made that lets people upload and download Pokémon publicly, without any of that one-for-one trading nonsense - Pokécommunism, if you will.

Although it's not officially sanctioned, the Pokémon you get from it are the exact same ones that were uploaded - the only differences are that a. you know every single detail about the Pokémon, b. you don't need to trade anything for them, and c. it doesn't delete it server-side (you're basically just getting a copy of it).

I guess you could call it cheating, but most reasonable people really don't care. I haven't used it myself, but I'm fine with others doing it.

How do I do it? I'm willing to try it as it'll save me a load of hours trying to get eviolite stones.

 

[UltimateIke]

http://www.pokecheck.org/?p=search&pokemon=442&ab=25

The best.

Haha, I make no claims that everything/anything on that site is legit.

 

[Wichu]

This doesn't work for Master Balls right?

I assume it does. Can Pokémon hold Master Balls? They always could in previous gens.

EDIT: Instructions are on the front page of the site.

 

[UltimateIke]

How do I do it? I'm willing to try it as it'll save me a load of hours trying to get eviolite stones.

Yeah, Wichu is being way more useful than I am right now. Read the home page and try to figure it out. Ask questions as you need to.

Basically, you go to the WiFi connection settings page on your DS and change your DNS server from auto to 088.191.118.153. Register for an account on the website, choose a Pokemon and go to its page, and click "Queue for download on the GTS." Go to a Pokemon Center and connect to the GTS; once you connect it will give you the Pokemon.

 

[Aggrotek]

I assume it does. Can Pokémon hold Master Balls? They always could in previous gens.

EDIT: Instructions are on the front page of the site.

Every time I download a pokemon with a master ball, it disappears.

 

[UltimateIke]

Every time I download a pokemon with a master ball, it disappears.

From their FAQ, only the following items work:

Cheri Berry, Chesto Berry, Pecha Berry, Rawst Berry, Aspear Berry, Oran Berry, Persim Berry, Lum Berry, Sitrus Berry, Figy Berry, Wiki Berry, Mago Berry, Aguav Berry, Iapapa Berry, Razz Berry, Bluk Berry, Nanab Berry, Pomeg Berry, Kelpsy Berry, Qualot Berry, Hondew Berry, Grepa Berry, Tamato Berry, Occa Berry, Passho Berry, Wacan Berry, Rindo Berry, Yache Berry, Chople Berry, Kebia Berry, Shuca Berry, Coba Berry, Payapa Berry, Tanga Berry, Charti Berry, Kasib Berry, Haban Berry, Colbur Berry, Babiri Berry, Chilan Berry, Liechi Berry, Salac Berry, Petaya Berry, BrightPowder, White Herb, Quick Claw, Soothe Bell, Mental Herb, Choice Band, Amulet Coin, Cleanse Tag, Smoke Ball, Everstone, Focus Band, Scope Lens, Leftovers, Light Ball, Miracle Seed, BlackGlasses, Black Belt, Magnet, Mystic Water, Sharp Beak, Poison Barb, NeverMeltIce, Spell Tag, TwistedSpoon, Charcoal, Dragon Fang, Silk Scarf, Shell Bell, Thick Club, Stick, Wide Lens, Muscle Band, Wise Glasses, Expert Belt, Light Clay, Life Orb, Power Herb, Toxic Orb, Flame Orb, Focus Sash, Zoom Lens, Metronome, Iron Ball, Lagging Tail, Destiny Knot, Black Sludge, Icy Rock, Smooth Rock, Heat Rock, Damp Rock, Grip Claw, Choice Scarf, Sticky Barb, Power Bracer, Power Belt, Power Lens, Power Band, Power Anklet, Power Weight, Shed Shell, Big Root, Choice Specs, Eviolite, Float Stone, Rocky Helmet, Air Balloon, Red Card, Ring Target, Binding Band, Absorb Bulb, Cell Battery, Eject Button, Fire Gem, Water Gem, Electric Gem, Grass Gem, Ice Gem, Fighting Gem, Poison Gem, Ground Gem, Flying Gem, Psychic Gem, Bug Gem, Rock Gem, Ghost Gem, Dragon Gem, Dark Gem, Steel Gem, Normal Gem

 

[Aggrotek]

From their FAQ, only the following items work:

Cheri Berry, Chesto Berry, Pecha Berry, Rawst Berry, Aspear Berry, Oran Berry, Persim Berry, Lum Berry, Sitrus Berry, Figy Berry, Wiki Berry, Mago Berry, Aguav Berry, Iapapa Berry, Razz Berry, Bluk Berry, Nanab Berry, Pomeg Berry, Kelpsy Berry, Qualot Berry, Hondew Berry, Grepa Berry, Tamato Berry, Occa Berry, Passho Berry, Wacan Berry, Rindo Berry, Yache Berry, Chople Berry, Kebia Berry, Shuca Berry, Coba Berry, Payapa Berry, Tanga Berry, Charti Berry, Kasib Berry, Haban Berry, Colbur Berry, Babiri Berry, Chilan Berry, Liechi Berry, Salac Berry, Petaya Berry, BrightPowder, White Herb, Quick Claw, Soothe Bell, Mental Herb, Choice Band, Amulet Coin, Cleanse Tag, Smoke Ball, Everstone, Focus Band, Scope Lens, Leftovers, Light Ball, Miracle Seed, BlackGlasses, Black Belt, Magnet, Mystic Water, Sharp Beak, Poison Barb, NeverMeltIce, Spell Tag, TwistedSpoon, Charcoal, Dragon Fang, Silk Scarf, Shell Bell, Thick Club, Stick, Wide Lens, Muscle Band, Wise Glasses, Expert Belt, Light Clay, Life Orb, Power Herb, Toxic Orb, Flame Orb, Focus Sash, Zoom Lens, Metronome, Iron Ball, Lagging Tail, Destiny Knot, Black Sludge, Icy Rock, Smooth Rock, Heat Rock, Damp Rock, Grip Claw, Choice Scarf, Sticky Barb, Power Bracer, Power Belt, Power Lens, Power Band, Power Anklet, Power Weight, Shed Shell, Big Root, Choice Specs, Eviolite, Float Stone, Rocky Helmet, Air Balloon, Red Card, Ring Target, Binding Band, Absorb Bulb, Cell Battery, Eject Button, Fire Gem, Water Gem, Electric Gem, Grass Gem, Ice Gem, Fighting Gem, Poison Gem, Ground Gem, Flying Gem, Psychic Gem, Bug Gem, Rock Gem, Ghost Gem, Dragon Gem, Dark Gem, Steel Gem, Normal Gem

Wonder why only those work...

 

[ColtraineGF]

Pokemon-usable hold items only, perhaps?

 

[Chet Rippo]

Most likely.

 

[Aggrotek]

But I mean, why is it that only those types of items work? It's just odd.

 

[Frost_Ace]

In genV pokemon can't hold balls/potions anymore.

 

[ColtraineGF]

In genV pokemon can't hold balls/potions anymore.

Dang, should've read the release notes more closely

 

[Dr.Palutena]

In genV pokemon can't hold balls/potions anymore.

Whoa, I never knew this since I never had a reason to trade those things, but oh man.

 

[Chet Rippo]

In genV pokemon can't hold balls/potions anymore.

I always thought it was weird that they could.

 

[tiggerkiddo]

I always thought it was weird that they could.

Same. I didn't even know they could hold Pokeballs. I guess they just saw how it could/was exploited and decide to correct it.

 

[Firestorm]

It's an unofficial GTS server, kinda like a private server for an MMO. Basically, you change your DS's DNS settings so it goes through that website, which intercepts your DS's requests to the actual GTS and sends you its own replies. It should say what to do on the website.

Put simply, it's a website someone's made that lets people upload and download Pokémon publicly, without any of that one-for-one trading nonsense - Pokécommunism, if you will.

Although it's not officially sanctioned, the Pokémon you get from it are the exact same ones that were uploaded - the only differences are that a. you know every single detail about the Pokémon, b. you don't need to trade anything for them, and c. it doesn't delete it server-side (you're basically just getting a copy of it).

I guess you could call it cheating, but most reasonable people really don't care. I haven't used it myself, but I'm fine with others doing it.

Just keep in mind that the Pokemon will be holding a hacked ribbon to indicate you got it from Pokecheck.

 

[OMG Aero]

In genV pokemon can't hold balls/potions anymore.

I always thought it was bullshit that the explanation for Pokemon not being able to use held potions is because they were man-made and they couldn't work out how to use it like they can with berries, but they can work out how to use a Scope Lens and all the other clearly not natural held items.

 

[Kokonoe]

People used it to give each other items. Not really weird in that sense.

 

[ScraftyDevil]

I always thought it was bullshit that the explanation for Pokemon not being able to use held potions is because they were man-made and they couldn't work out how to use it like they can with berries, but they can work out how to use a Scope Lens and all the other clearly not natural held items.

I always figured that the only reason they can use a Scope/Wide Lens or similar items is because you basically staple it to their heads so that it just uses itself when the time is right.

Kind of like some kind of Poké-Scouter.

 

[UltimateIke]

I always figured that the only reason they can use a Scope/Wide Lens or similar items is because you basically staple it to their heads so that it just uses itself when the time is right.

Kind of like some kind of Poké-Scouter.

I could see it.

Oh my Arceus you're the best.

:3

 

[ScraftyDevil]

I could see it.

Oh my Arceus you're the best.

 

[OMG Aero]

I always figured that the only reason they can use a Scope/Wide Lens or similar items is because you basically staple it to their heads so that it just uses itself when the time is right.

Kind of like some kind of Poké-Scouter.

Well then I should be able to attach a Full Restore to my Pokemon through a drip.

 

[backlot]

Just keep in mind that the Pokemon will be holding a hacked ribbon to indicate you got it from Pokecheck.

Didn't they do away with ribbons in 5th gen? How does that work?

 

[UltimateIke]

Didn't they do away with ribbons in 5th gen? How does that work?

You can't earn new ribbons, but you can still view ribbons on Pokemon transferred from the other games.

Official WiFi event Pokemon come with ribbons too.