you see i had this same problem for him where i used a bunch of balls and then i reset. then when i tried again it only took 2 balls. i think it's all chance, so you might as well just keep trying with the dusk balls. you can't buy the heavy balls, you have to get that ball maker to make them. i only used dusk balls though. and you can buy those at pokemarts.mjc said:
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I normally don't use a master ball unless I'm sure from the start that's what I'm gonna do.
My route (in Platinum) is usually throw 5 Quickballs, get him down with False Swipe, put him asleep, throw about 25-30 of my Ultras/Dusks (Dusk if possible, otherwise Ultra), then go forever with Timer balls.
And if I run out, reset, try again. With some good music and some school assignments, it's no hassle at all.
My route (in Platinum) is usually throw 5 Quickballs, get him down with False Swipe, put him asleep, throw about 25-30 of my Ultras/Dusks (Dusk if possible, otherwise Ultra), then go forever with Timer balls.
And if I run out, reset, try again. With some good music and some school assignments, it's no hassle at all.
HiddenWings
Member
mjc said:
All references to a Master Ball in the radio tower refer to winning the trainer ID# lottery, which is only a little more likely than... winning the lottery. You should only count on having one master ball.
upandaway said:
Don't get me wrong, I know that its gonna take a bit of patience. I think I'm ill equipped with the balls I have right now so I'm out of the caves getting Kurt to make some for me.
Ohhhhhh shoot I just remembered that it takes Kurt a real 24 hours to turn apricorns into pokeballs. ughhhhhhhh
MemoirsofMimi
Neo Member
Where's a good place to train to in Johto?
ThatObviousUser
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I just use the Master Ball on the version mascot anyways (except for RBY obviously, for that you're supposed to use it on Mewtwo), it just feels right. I mean what's the point if you're not going to use them?
(This not counting my first playthrough of Blue where I used it on a level 40 Golbat... :lol)
It's a LOT more forgiving. I was surprised when I lost against
and only lost like 10,000 monies. I had like 500k at that point.
(This not counting my first playthrough of Blue where I used it on a level 40 Golbat... :lol)
Firestorm said:
It's a LOT more forgiving. I was surprised when I lost against
Red
You could use the time manipulation trick. Just put it on 23:59, let it roll over.mjc said:
About the money thing, totally what Andrex said. I remember how I fought Andrex in Platinum and kept losing because he had this stupid Starly against my Turtwig, and I lost $89 every battle when I had around 2000, and then I when I won I got like 900, way over the total I lost.
I just bred a Scyther, and was pleasantly surprised to find out he know something called Vacuum Wave, which I've never heard of before. Fighting, special, 40 power, first attack. Pretty cool.
Also my Scyther has Technician as his ability.
How best do I go about getting a metal coat?
Also my Scyther has Technician as his ability.
How best do I go about getting a metal coat?
mjc said:
Lvl 45 Lugia, Paralyzed, and with 25% HP remaining:
6.250% chance per Dusk Ball, approximately 17 Dusk Balls needed on average.
2.833% chance per Ultra Ball, approximately 36 Ultra Balls needed on average.
1.235% chance per Poké Ball, approximately 81 Poké Balls needed on average.
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If you have him paralyzed at 1HP, then:
7.096% chance per Dusk Ball, approximately 15 Dusk Balls needed on average.
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And just for laughs, your odds of capturing him with an entry Poké Ball (Full health, no status problems):
0.416% chance per Poké Ball, approximately 241 Poké Balls needed on average.
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Catch_rate (Lugia's catch rate, like most Legendaries IIRC, is 3).
ThatObviousUser
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upandaway said:
:lol I'm sorry, that's just funny to me.
MemoirsofMimi
Neo Member
What level should my Pokemon be for the Elite Four?
ThatObviousUser
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MemoirsofMimi said:
Lance's highest level Pokemon is level 50 so at least that imo.
Guardian Bob
Member
Andrex said:
The Elite four has been the least fun part of this game. If you want to go up to level 50 you'll have to grind for hours.
MemoirsofMimi
Neo Member
Here's my team:
Level 43 Gyarados
Hydro Pump
Dragon Rage
Surf
Ice Fang
Level 40 Ampharos
Tackle
Discharge
Thunder Shock
Thunder Punch
Level 40 Togekiss
Ancient Power
Fly
Extrasensory
Metronome
Level 40 Magenium
Cut
Natural Gift
Razor Leaf
Petal Dance
Level 45 Ho-Oh
Sunny Day
Sacred Fire
Fire Blast
Extrasensory
I need some new moves to teach my Pokemon and a strong sixth Pokemon.
Level 43 Gyarados
Hydro Pump
Dragon Rage
Surf
Ice Fang
Level 40 Ampharos
Tackle
Discharge
Thunder Shock
Thunder Punch
Level 40 Togekiss
Ancient Power
Fly
Extrasensory
Metronome
Level 40 Magenium
Cut
Natural Gift
Razor Leaf
Petal Dance
Level 45 Ho-Oh
Sunny Day
Sacred Fire
Fire Blast
Extrasensory
I need some new moves to teach my Pokemon and a strong sixth Pokemon.
CornBurrito
Member
MagniHarvald said:
What is the % chance with a Heavy Ball? Worse or better than a Dusk Ball?
I think I'll just buy 241 Pokeballs. That way sounds so much cooler.
ThatObviousUser
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Guardian Bob said:
Nah my starter was already level 60-ish by that point but my team sucked as far as type effectiveness went, so I had to level my Gyarados from level 38 to 50 (for Ice Fang.) It actually didn't take that long, Victory Road isn't a bad place to level really.
CornBurrito
Member
Lkr said:
Nothing really. His defense will always be crap. http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/pikachu
Actually all of his stats are crap, except speed which is average. Surprisingly his attack is higher than his special attack. :lol
I don't think you can get Thunderstones pre-nat dex unless someone trades you one.
god, it's impossible to find anything on GTS. Yuo just want a fuccking ledyba because you have heart gold and ledyba isn't in it, and everyone wants a level 100 squirtle or some shit in exchange. Same thing with every other pokemon.
I have had a level 1 cyndaquil up for about 72 hours asking for a bulbasaur (any level, any gender). I think this is a reasonable request, but it's not getting fulfilled.
Also, I hope for the gen 5 version of the GTS that Nintendo adds the ability to search for pokemon on the GTS based on what you're willing to offer. You should be able to point to any pokemon in your party or box and say "I'm willing to trade that. Give me a list of all the pokemon on the GTS that are on offer in exchange for one of these."
You shouldn't have to go through the GTS manually to find something to trade any particular pokemon for.
I have had a level 1 cyndaquil up for about 72 hours asking for a bulbasaur (any level, any gender). I think this is a reasonable request, but it's not getting fulfilled.
Also, I hope for the gen 5 version of the GTS that Nintendo adds the ability to search for pokemon on the GTS based on what you're willing to offer. You should be able to point to any pokemon in your party or box and say "I'm willing to trade that. Give me a list of all the pokemon on the GTS that are on offer in exchange for one of these."
You shouldn't have to go through the GTS manually to find something to trade any particular pokemon for.
CornBurrito
Member
Lkr said:damnit. There are Pokemon that are 20 levels weaker that OHKO it
Well with a Light Ball Pikachu can be... nearly decent.
ThatObviousUser
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GaimeGuy said:
I think it should be a bidding system like eBay.
Hatchet Man
Member
Anyone up for a battle? My friend code is 0216-6673-7623.
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
I think the legendaries respawn when you defeat the Elite Four again and the game saves before the credits. The next time you start the game, any roamers you KO'd will be back on the map and with their new stats already set in place. Haven't verified this yet.Dogenzaka said:
This isn't true in ANY 3rd/4th gen game as far as I can tell. In my experience, their stats are always set the moment they start appearing in the wild but before you actually initiate the first encounter. In FRLG, this is when you fix Celio's machine. In Emerald, it's when you select red/blue to release Latias/Latios. In DPPt, it's when you press A in front of Mesprit/Cresselia and they show their Pokedex picture and fly off, or when you talk to Oak and he mentions Articuno/Zapdos/Moltres. I've verified all of these myself. Their stats are always generated right there on the spot, and I doubt HGSS is different.Andrex said:
I cleared it with no Pokemon over level 38, but I had to use up all my Battle Items on Lance and it was kind of a pain.MemoirsofMimi said:
MemoirsofMimi
Neo Member
Salaadin said:
Bring plenty of revives.
D
Deleted member 21120
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40's the bare minimum. If you have good type coverage, then bring like 20 or more revives. If you're not so covered on types, then bring like 50 revives and prepare to still possibly lose.Salaadin said:
Try going through them and not using many revives or potions. Let yourself die instead of using too many items and then heal and repeat. I leveled up my team from 40 to 46 that way.Salaadin said:
ThatObviousUser
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depward said:
Go to your bag, then click on the icon that looks like a CD. Teach the HM## moves to your Pokemon, and you'll be able to use those moves on the overworld.
MemoirsofMimi
Neo Member
I beat the Elite Four with the team I posted a second ago!
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
The easiest way I've found in HGSS is via the itemfinder on the beach Pokewalker course (after 2000 steps, I think). There are other ways, but I haven't really looked into them yet.Lkr said:
In Plat, the simplest way was by fulfilling the Solaceon newspaper man's request to see a certain Pokemon each day, as he only requests Pokemon that you've already seen.
Johto: Route 32 (With Dowsing MCHN), Violet City, Cianwood City, Dark CaveLkr said:
Kanto: Route 19, Vermillion City (With Dowsing MCHN), Vermillion City, Rock Tunnel, Victory Road
Also Pokeathlon offers it as a prize.
I think it's easier to get Heart Scales from D/P/Pt and then just trade them over.
AKingNamedPaul
I am Homie
Anyone have an easy way to get a salac berry? Anyone have a spare salac berry?