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Pokémon Heart Gold/Superior Silver |OT|
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Metroid Killer
Member
Yes, you can catch it via a fishing rod around the 4th badge or something. Though it was pretty rare (I think 1%-5%)Mush said:
Just got my 4th badge. Didn't have to much problems with any of the gyms until now.
My current team is:
Bayleef
Skarmory
Magby
Flaaffy
Staryu
Obviously I traded Skarmory over as an egg and I traded over two TMs for Staryu as well. Skarmory is kind of an HM slave.
All are currently at around Level 22 so they are a bit underleveled.
My question: Could you guys recommend me a good 6th Pokémon. I don't really know what I want to add.
My current team is:
Bayleef
Skarmory
Magby
Flaaffy
Staryu
Obviously I traded Skarmory over as an egg and I traded over two TMs for Staryu as well. Skarmory is kind of an HM slave.
All are currently at around Level 22 so they are a bit underleveled.
My question: Could you guys recommend me a good 6th Pokémon. I don't really know what I want to add.
Voltorb Flip is really addictive... I can't believe I have over 10000 coins already 
The highest level I've been on is 7; the one thing I hate about it is the seemingly random level-downs. Does anyone know how they work (i.e. why sometimes you drop 1 level, and sometimes 3 or 4)?
EDIT: Just now, I dropped from level 6 to 5, then right after, 5 to 1
The highest level I've been on is 7; the one thing I hate about it is the seemingly random level-downs. Does anyone know how they work (i.e. why sometimes you drop 1 level, and sometimes 3 or 4)?
EDIT: Just now, I dropped from level 6 to 5, then right after, 5 to 1
Obsessed said:
HP max = 157 (Lugia's HP at Lvl 45 is between 150 and 164)
HP current = 40 (roughly 25% of 157)
catch rate = 3 (Lugia's catch rate)
ball bonus = +20 (heavy ball makes it +20, not *20)
status bonus = 1.5
a = 3.799363057
b = 22896.33431
p = 1.490%
The formulas for a, b, and p are located here.
In the best case scenario (Lugia with 1/150 HP), you'd have an 1.783% chance with a Heavy Ball. With a Dusk Ball that chance is 7.028%. Go for Dusk Balls.
Is it something to do with how many numbers you turn over before getting a voltorb? It got me addicted for a few hours but I got a bit cocky once I had enough coins for a dratini.Wichu said:Voltorb Flip is really addictive... I can't believe I have over 10000 coins already
The highest level I've been on is 7; the one thing I hate about it is the seemingly random level-downs. Does anyone know how they work (i.e. why sometimes you drop 1 level, and sometimes 3 or 4)?
EDIT: Just now, I dropped from level 6 to 5, then right after, 5 to 1
SolarPowered
Member
I found my little brother's phat ds lying around and I managed to score a power cable on amazon to get it working again.
If I trade two of my pokemon from platinum to SS and I breed them in that daycare center will they have an id from that game?
I'd like to just get a magby and elekid that I can xp boost to level 100 by grinding the elite 4 over and over on platinum instead of the usual slow xp gains.
If I trade two of my pokemon from platinum to SS and I breed them in that daycare center will they have an id from that game?
I'd like to just get a magby and elekid that I can xp boost to level 100 by grinding the elite 4 over and over on platinum instead of the usual slow xp gains.
Azure Phoenix
Member
I'm considering buying this very soon but I've got a few questions first that I hope someone can answer.
1: Does the Pokewalker require much attention, or will it keep racking up watts unmonitored? The only time I'd be able to use it is while I'm at work, but I don't have time to keep stopping and pressing buttons if it keeps throwing various options up.
2: Are gift Pokemon like Eevee pre-defined when you start the game or when you recieve them? For example I really want a shiny Eevee and don't mind soft reseting until I get one, would that work?
3: If I import some Pokemon from my Sapphire cartridge (haven't played a Pokemon game since then) to add them to my Pokedex can they be sent back or is it a one way deal?
1: Does the Pokewalker require much attention, or will it keep racking up watts unmonitored? The only time I'd be able to use it is while I'm at work, but I don't have time to keep stopping and pressing buttons if it keeps throwing various options up.
2: Are gift Pokemon like Eevee pre-defined when you start the game or when you recieve them? For example I really want a shiny Eevee and don't mind soft reseting until I get one, would that work?
3: If I import some Pokemon from my Sapphire cartridge (haven't played a Pokemon game since then) to add them to my Pokedex can they be sent back or is it a one way deal?
Metroid Killer
Member
No hatched pokemon has the ID of the game they were hatched on, though I can give you some japanese ones that will get you an even higher xp boost.JosM88 said:
1. You can just leave the Pokéwalker alone; it doesn't need any interaction. Occasionally your Pokémon will pick up items/Watts, though, so it's worth checking every so often.Azure Phoenix said:
2. They're set when you pick them up, so you can SR them.
3. One way only, I'm afraid.
SolarPowered
Member
If you breed those in my game then they would have your always have your ID numbers right?Metroid Killer said:
If that is the case then I'd love to trade when I make it back from work tonight. I'll pm you about it since I have to get ready for work now.
thanks
Metroid Killer
Member
What? If I breed my japanese critters and gave the eggs to you, then when you hatch them in your game they'll be american(or where you live) and have your ID. So for you to get the extra boost I'll have to hatch them before trasnfering them to you.JosM88 said:
But sure just send me a pm when you can.
Axis
Member
ok i have to clear out some of these breeding boxes lol
i have togepi with nasty plot, scyther with swords dance/substitute/baton pass, larvitar with dragon dance and some other random stuff...if you want anything just pm me!
also looking for someone to help me transfer a few things over from platinum and diamond
i have togepi with nasty plot, scyther with swords dance/substitute/baton pass, larvitar with dragon dance and some other random stuff...if you want anything just pm me!
also looking for someone to help me transfer a few things over from platinum and diamond
Big-ass Ramp
hella bullets that's true
I really don't like any of the pre-nat dex available Fire Pokemons, but I have to have one... Looks like it's just me and this stupid Vulpix.
By the way, how/where can I get some evolution stones, IE, fire, electric, etc?
By the way, how/where can I get some evolution stones, IE, fire, electric, etc?
Metroid Killer
Member
You can get a magby from one of the very first pokewalker courses, and evo stone can be found at the pokeathlon, though I'm most likely gonna have a big give-away later todayBig Ass Ramp said:
Big-ass Ramp
hella bullets that's true
Metroid Killer said:You can get a magby from one of the very first pokewalker courses, and evo stone can be found at the pokeathlon, though I'm most likely gonna have a big give-away later today
K, thanks. I really don't like Magby/Magmar, they freak me out. I just figured out I can get a Ponyta from the Pokewalker, he's not too bad. I think I'll go with him.
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
I kind of want to train a Magikarp for the Battle Hall.
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
Well it only learns 4 moves total (Splash, Tackle, Flail, Bounce), so that's already decided. Only real questions are "Jolly or Adamant?" and whether it's worth it to use anything but a Focus Sash.upandaway said:
I just want to see what kind of streak anyone could hope to get with it.
Dabookerman
Member
Wait till you see my collection (sometime this week) : Dupandaway said:
Metroid Killer
Member
What is your opinion on spoiling and pokemon games? With sites like serebii and bulbapedia that turns every stone in the game we have the option to know everything beforehand.
I think that the games are a pretty odd size when it comes to spoiling. On one hand they aren't very story-based certainly not for being rpg games. It's only a notch above Mario game in that regard. But still there are certainly times where I'm glad I didn't use a guide.
Then there's also the fact that they are so content heavy, and if I didn't use a guide in some way there would be so much stuff I would miss. Take Mt. Mortar for example, as I was filling the Johto pokedex pretty good I was wondering when I would get the Hitmon___ pokemons, when I didn't get one from the fighting dojo in Safron City as I thought I would, I then discovered that I had missed a pretty big cave with exclusive pokemon and items.
And not knowing if there would be a 1% rare pokemon in some route also feels like missing out on stuff. Since much of the content in the games are hiding behind low % encounters I think it is necessary to use a guide.
The way I've used bulbapedia and co, is everytime I entered a new area I would explore it myself, fight the trainers and stuff, then I would check one of the guides and see if there were some rare stuff I missed.
I think it's rare that you have to balance this issue so much in a game. And I guess since I'm taking my time with the main quest it doesn't make it easier, whereas most people would plow through the main game and then declare the game for 'spoiler-open'.
I think that the games are a pretty odd size when it comes to spoiling. On one hand they aren't very story-based certainly not for being rpg games. It's only a notch above Mario game in that regard. But still there are certainly times where I'm glad I didn't use a guide.
Then there's also the fact that they are so content heavy, and if I didn't use a guide in some way there would be so much stuff I would miss. Take Mt. Mortar for example, as I was filling the Johto pokedex pretty good I was wondering when I would get the Hitmon___ pokemons, when I didn't get one from the fighting dojo in Safron City as I thought I would, I then discovered that I had missed a pretty big cave with exclusive pokemon and items.
And not knowing if there would be a 1% rare pokemon in some route also feels like missing out on stuff. Since much of the content in the games are hiding behind low % encounters I think it is necessary to use a guide.
The way I've used bulbapedia and co, is everytime I entered a new area I would explore it myself, fight the trainers and stuff, then I would check one of the guides and see if there were some rare stuff I missed.
I think it's rare that you have to balance this issue so much in a game. And I guess since I'm taking my time with the main quest it doesn't make it easier, whereas most people would plow through the main game and then declare the game for 'spoiler-open'.
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
I don't consider anything unrelated to plot to be a "spoiler" in the first place, and since Pokemon is so light on plot I hardly care about spoilers in this series at all.
I don't really use guides or other reference material for the initial playthrough, though. I don't even bother catching many Pokemon until the post-game, and I spend most of my money on Repels prior to that. After I get all the HMs and the Itemfinder, I usually take my time in exploring the map from one corner to the other, catching more Pokemon, turning over every rock for every hidden item, talking to every NPC and taking notes down for anything important that I'd have to get back to later. I'm in the middle of doing so right now actually: 100% done with Kanto and about 60% done with Johto. After that, it's back to training for Red.
I don't really use guides or other reference material for the initial playthrough, though. I don't even bother catching many Pokemon until the post-game, and I spend most of my money on Repels prior to that. After I get all the HMs and the Itemfinder, I usually take my time in exploring the map from one corner to the other, catching more Pokemon, turning over every rock for every hidden item, talking to every NPC and taking notes down for anything important that I'd have to get back to later. I'm in the middle of doing so right now actually: 100% done with Kanto and about 60% done with Johto. After that, it's back to training for Red.
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I just noticed how many people here are posting with Pokemon avatars. :lol
How do you get the magnet train ticket?
Myself included of course.
How do you get the magnet train ticket?
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
Retrieve Copycat's Pokedoll.Andrex said:
Metroid Killer
Member
Nope, leveling up in the pokewalker wont gain any EV stats, evolutions or moves.Merovin said:
You'll have to EV train it yourself, level it up in the game in order for it to evolve and trade heart scales in Blackthorn City in order to learn previous moves.
Hate guide spoilers, if you remove the experience from Pokémon it's not like you have much left imo.Metroid Killer said:
I'm not going to use those websites, if not to check planned events. (ha, as if)
Well and maybe I will check what you get if you play HeartGold with GreenLeaf or other old games in Slot 2... but not right now.
I don't even HAVE a Slot 2.