EarsOfASnake
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So i traded a bellsprout for the onyx in Violet city and I must be missing something but why does he always get 'boosted xp' when I use him?
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Shotgun Kiss
Member
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
I fucking hate Voltorb Flip, but I will concede that it is addictive. But that's only because it makes you think there's skill involved, but at certain points, it comes down completely to luck. The highest level I made it to was 6, but then it dropped me straight to level 1.
I think it's determined by how well you were doing that game before getting a Voltorb. If you flipped over a few 2's and 3's, you won't drop down as many levels (or at all), but if you get a Voltorb almost right away, you drop to level 1.
That Voltorb Flip calculator that somebody posted a while back is a big help. Not in that it gives you a better chance (as it still comes down to luck), but it makes playing a LOT quicker, as you don't have to bother figuring things out yourself.
I think I might swear off Voltorb Flip completely though. The Thunderbolt, Ice Beam, and Flamethrower TM's are the only things worth buying, and I get the feeling that breeding to pass them down will be quicker than playing this until you have enough tokens.
MikeDub said:
Pokemon that you receive in a trade earn 1.5x Exp. That's been the case ever since the original games.
I've never been a huge Pokemon game fan. I'm 36 and it wasn't on my radar 12 years ago when it came out when my little brother was freaking out over it...He was 8 at the time. I've always loved Pokemon Pinball and the original Mystery Dungeon game is fun - I'm more into the designs of the characters, after all it's Nintendo and they are the masters of that.
So after dabbling in Pokemon Pearl for a bit and getting tired of it's slow ass battling which even I knew was an issue with it, I decided to snag Soul Silver because being a handheld electronics whore the Pokewalker fascinated me. The game is a lot of fun, I've walked over 50k steps since it's release, and I just beat Falkner, got the egg, and am heading to Azlea Town.
I'm trying to put together a decent team but I think I'm faltering a bit here...
Elekid
Magby
Bellsprout
Psyduck
Onix
....Egg.
I chose Totodile as a starter but he isn't really blowing me away so far and even Psyduck seems to have better moves at the moment so I swapped him out for the egg placement. I'm regretting not choosing Cyndaquil. Onix is probably a weakspot but Magby and Elekid are lv14 and 15 a piece and kicking ass, I'm liking them a lot. I don't want to play competitively and just want to have fun trying to 'collect 'em all', completing the adventure and trading.
Any suggestions for a good starting team? Thanks.
So after dabbling in Pokemon Pearl for a bit and getting tired of it's slow ass battling which even I knew was an issue with it, I decided to snag Soul Silver because being a handheld electronics whore the Pokewalker fascinated me. The game is a lot of fun, I've walked over 50k steps since it's release, and I just beat Falkner, got the egg, and am heading to Azlea Town.
I'm trying to put together a decent team but I think I'm faltering a bit here...
Elekid
Magby
Bellsprout
Psyduck
Onix
....Egg.
I chose Totodile as a starter but he isn't really blowing me away so far and even Psyduck seems to have better moves at the moment so I swapped him out for the egg placement. I'm regretting not choosing Cyndaquil. Onix is probably a weakspot but Magby and Elekid are lv14 and 15 a piece and kicking ass, I'm liking them a lot. I don't want to play competitively and just want to have fun trying to 'collect 'em all', completing the adventure and trading.
Any suggestions for a good starting team? Thanks.
MemoirsofMimi
Neo Member
\womp said:I've never been a huge Pokemon game fan. I'm 36 and it wasn't on my radar 12 years ago when it came out when my little brother was freaking out over it...He was 8 at the time. I've always loved Pokemon Pinball and the original Mystery Dungeon game is fun - I'm more into the designs of the characters, after all it's Nintendo and they are the masters of that.
So after dabbling in Pokemon Pearl for a bit and getting tired of it's slow ass battling which even I knew was an issue with it, I decided to snag Soul Silver because being a handheld electronics whore the Pokewalker fascinated me. The game is a lot of fun, I've walked over 50k steps since it's release, and I just beat Falkner, got the egg, and am heading to Azlea Town.
I'm trying to put together a decent team but I think I'm faltering a bit here...
Elekid
Magby
Bellsprout
Psyduck
Onix
....Egg.
I chose Totodile as a starter but he isn't really blowing me away so far and even Psyduck seems to have better moves at the moment so I swapped him out for the egg placement. I'm regretting not choosing Cyndaquil. Onix is probably a weakspot but Magby and Elekid are lv14 and 15 a piece and kicking ass, I'm liking them a lot. I don't want to play competitively and just want to have fun trying to 'collect 'em all', completing the adventure and trading.
Any suggestions for a good starting team? Thanks.
I won't spoil what's in the egg, but make sure to evolve it to its final form!
If you're gonna use Bellsprout, make sure to give it a good chunk of awesome moves, since it learns almost nothing good by itself. And make sure to evolve Onix sometime, anyone can help you with that by trading with you when your Onix is holding a Metal Coat.womp said:Any suggestions for a good starting team? Thanks.
Kinda surprising you ditched your starter like that! But Psyduck's okay for the league, hell I used one in Platinum.
NinjaBoyLao
Member
womp said:
Give me your Totodile then, I promise I'll take care of him.I breed my Quilava to get a baby Cyndaquil and uploaded on the GTS so can ask for Totodile in return and lo and behold, the Totodile I got was captured using a Master in Route 17. Damn Hackers.
Metroid Killer
Member
Metroid Killer's big evolution-inducing item giveaway!!!
So I got a lot of evolution stones and items that are needed for certain pokemon to evolve, and since I don't need them myself why not just give them away!
Now, as you can see in the list below there are items that I more of than others, and there'll most likely not be items for everyone interested.
Therefore it'll be first come first serve principle. But in order to give people that are on the other side of earth a chance to get some stuff, you'll be limited to 4 different items.
In order not to clutch up the thread, please only quote the red text at the top of this post when replying.
I'll send a pm to you once you've posted here, so that we can exchange Friend Codes and find a time to trade.
Updated: What's left as of post #7106
Fire Stone: 1
Vulpix -> Ninetales
Growlithe -> Arcanine
Causes -> Flareon
Water Stone: 1
Poliwhirl -> Poliwrath
Shellder -> Cloyster
Staryu -> Starmie
Eevee -> Vaporeon
Lombre -> Ludicolo
Thunder Stone: 1
Pikachu -> Raichu
Eevee -> Jolteon
Leaf Stone: 2
Gloom -> Vileplume
Weepinbell -> Victreebel
Exeggcute -> Exeggutor
Nuzleaf -> Shiftry
Moon Stone: sold out
Nidorina -> Nidoqueen
Nidorino -> Nidoking
Clefairy -> Clefable
Jigglypuff -> Wigglytuff
Skitty -> Delcatty
Sun Stone: 2
Gloom -> Bellossom
Sunkern -> Sunflora
Shiny Stone: sold out
Togetic -> Togekiss
Roselia -> Roserade
Dusk Stone: 3
Murkrow -> Honchkrow
Misdreavus -> Mismagius
Dawn Stone: 5
♂Kirlia -> Gallade
♀Snorunt -> Froslass
Oval Stone: 8
Happiny -> Chansey (day)
Everstone: 2
Prevents evolution. When bred, 50% chance of having the nature of the holder.
Metal Coat: sold out
Onix -> Steelix (trade)
Scyther -> Scizor (trade)
Dragon Scale: 1
Seadra -> Kingdra (trade)
King's Rock: sold out
Poliwhirl -> Politoed (trade)
Slowpoke -> Slowking (trade)
Reaper Cloth: 3
Dusclops -> Dusknoir (trade)
+Bonus!!!
Since we're gonna have to trade anyway you might as well get some pokemon that you are searching for. I'm only short of 70 pokemon for a full dex and can therefore breed most of the pokemon in the game.
So I got a lot of evolution stones and items that are needed for certain pokemon to evolve, and since I don't need them myself why not just give them away!
Now, as you can see in the list below there are items that I more of than others, and there'll most likely not be items for everyone interested.
Therefore it'll be first come first serve principle. But in order to give people that are on the other side of earth a chance to get some stuff, you'll be limited to 4 different items.
In order not to clutch up the thread, please only quote the red text at the top of this post when replying.
I'll send a pm to you once you've posted here, so that we can exchange Friend Codes and find a time to trade.
Updated: What's left as of post #7106
Vulpix -> Ninetales
Growlithe -> Arcanine
Causes -> Flareon
Poliwhirl -> Poliwrath
Shellder -> Cloyster
Staryu -> Starmie
Eevee -> Vaporeon
Lombre -> Ludicolo
Pikachu -> Raichu
Eevee -> Jolteon
Gloom -> Vileplume
Weepinbell -> Victreebel
Exeggcute -> Exeggutor
Nuzleaf -> Shiftry
Nidorina -> Nidoqueen
Nidorino -> Nidoking
Clefairy -> Clefable
Jigglypuff -> Wigglytuff
Skitty -> Delcatty
Gloom -> Bellossom
Sunkern -> Sunflora
Togetic -> Togekiss
Roselia -> Roserade
Murkrow -> Honchkrow
Misdreavus -> Mismagius
♂Kirlia -> Gallade
♀Snorunt -> Froslass
Happiny -> Chansey (day)
Prevents evolution. When bred, 50% chance of having the nature of the holder.
Onix -> Steelix (trade)
Scyther -> Scizor (trade)
Seadra -> Kingdra (trade)
Poliwhirl -> Politoed (trade)
Slowpoke -> Slowking (trade)
Dusclops -> Dusknoir (trade)
+Bonus!!!
Since we're gonna have to trade anyway you might as well get some pokemon that you are searching for. I'm only short of 70 pokemon for a full dex and can therefore breed most of the pokemon in the game.
HiddenWings
Member
I went with Totodile, but it just makes me miss Swampert. Guess I know what I'm going with once I beat Red.
upandaway said:
I'm using Bellsprout purely because I haven't found any other worthwhile plant Pokemon so far...I don't have to use it though but I guess I was trying to get a group that covers all the basics.
NinjaBoyLao said:
I breed my Quilava to get a baby Cyndaquil and uploaded on the GTS so can ask for Totodile in return and lo and behold, the Totodile I got was captured using a Master in Route 17. Damn Hackers.
For a water Pokemon he just doesn't seem to be doing much in the way of water so far that Psyduck can do more of at the moment. I had Totodile in my Pokewalker at the time he was set to learn Bite so I missed out on that too but still, that wasn't a big deal as far as I can tell. I'm really not too excited about him so far. If I stick with him will he get better?
One of my favorite Pokemon from what I've played has been Turtwig. I miss him in this.
AKingNamedPaul
I am Homie
Metroid Killer's big evolution-inducing item giveaway!!!
Interested in dragon scale mainly.
Want to ask for element stones, but I know some people don't have access to them at all.
As far as pokemon go A pinsir, a tauros, or a growlithe would all be appreciated.
Soul Silver Friend code: 0689 7478 1629
Interested in dragon scale mainly.
Want to ask for element stones, but I know some people don't have access to them at all.
As far as pokemon go A pinsir, a tauros, or a growlithe would all be appreciated.
Soul Silver Friend code: 0689 7478 1629
ThatObviousUser
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Metroid Killer said:
You're awesome!
1x Shiny Stone
1x King's Rock
1x Thunderstone
This is so cool.
I can't get on until later, are these held or do I have to claim them as soon as possible?
Johnlenham
Member
Oh my god Politoed looks awesome :lolMetroid Killer said:Metroid Killer's big evolution-inducing item giveaway!!!
King's Rock: 5
Poliwhirl -> Politoed (trade)
Slowpoke -> Slowking (trade)
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Any chance I could claim a kings rock and I don't suppose you have a Bagon with Naughty/Naive nature?
Also where can I get a razor claw? I want a weaville!
sonicspear64
Member
So you're just doing this out of the kindness of your heart and I can just give you any old pokemon for items/pokemon?! If so, awesome! Need to evolve some pokemon on my Diamond.Metroid Killer said:
EDIT:
1x Water Stone
1x Metal Coat
1x King's Rock
1x Dragon Scale
And one of them attached to a Kabuto please or I'll substitute one of my choices for a Dome Fossil if you have them.
Metroid Killer
Member
^sorry no bagon. But we can talk about pokemon ones I pm you.
edit: I'm off to dinner right now, I'll be sending pm to those who already asked for items in an hour or so(just so you aren't sitting and waiting right now)
You just claimed them ;-)Andrex said:
Yes I don't need them myself anyway.sonicspear64 said:
edit: I'm off to dinner right now, I'll be sending pm to those who already asked for items in an hour or so(just so you aren't sitting and waiting right now)
Dogenzaka said:
Yeah it does. Its why I want one
Oh and I also have like 10 charmanders bred if anyone wants one. I have like 70 pokemon on my dex and I only have 7 badges so if you want one just make me an offer and if its something I don't already have (which is damn likely) then I'll trade ya one. I have been just flipping them on the GTS for things on the national dex I can't get yet. (I did get a japanese growlithe tho that was cool)
Metroid Killer
Member
Highest level as possible (35/36) no harm done to the caught pokemon (spam balls again and again)Dogenzaka said:
Dabookerman
Member
Metroid Killer, I didn't catch it, but are these your first Pokemon games? If not, what's your history?
womp said:For a water Pokemon he just doesn't seem to be doing much in the way of water so far that Psyduck can do more of at the moment. I had Totodile in my Pokewalker at the time he was set to learn Bite so I missed out on that too but still, that wasn't a big deal as far as I can tell. I'm really not too excited about him so far. If I stick with him will he get better?
One of my favorite Pokemon from what I've played has been Turtwig. I miss him in this.
Totodile is probably the best starter in the long run. It has an excellent attack stat and the a great move pool. It may seem weak at first because of moves such as Rage and the special attack based Water Gun. It becomes much stronger as Croconaw and Feraligatr when you get access to physical attacks and TMs/HMs, especially Ice Fang and Waterfall. Feraligatr is invaluable late in the game when its variety of moves can make mince-meat out Gym Leaders and the Elite Four.
Dogenzaka said:
Compound Eyes Butterfree + Sleep Powder + BALLZ... LOTS OF THEM!!
Try to get it at a full health and as high a level as possible.
Minister of the Dog
Member
So, someone finally traded my Cyndaquil for a Totodile, which happened to be a HM slave (surf, cut, and waterfall) and also male. I had him breed with a Ditto, and I think that the new Totodile will inherit these moves, right? Where can I make him forget them?
Also, if this Totodile belongs to someone from another country (a.k.a. international breeding) are the chances of obtaining a shiny Totodile bigger, and if so, how easy is it?
Thanks in advance.
Also, if this Totodile belongs to someone from another country (a.k.a. international breeding) are the chances of obtaining a shiny Totodile bigger, and if so, how easy is it?
Thanks in advance.
There's a move deleter in Blackthorn City.Minister of the Dog said:
Breeding two Pokémon from different-language games quadruples the chance of hatching a shiny. However, it's still very difficult (1/8192 normally, so 1/2048 with international parents).
EDIT: An enemy Clefable just used Metronome. It got a critical hit Judgment and almost KOed my Slowpoke (how did it not KO?)
Waaait, you mean the complete Pokédex?Metroid Killer said:
With R/S P/D Pokémon too? oh shi-
Anyway, I'd like
Metal Coat x1
Dragon Scale x1
King's Rock x1
Reaper Cloth x1
Just the items!
I'll edit later with my FC, or I will PM you anyway; thanks!
Let me know if you need something from HeartGold, even if I am at the very beginning...
I have the Italian copy of the game...
Minister of the Dog
Member
Wichu said:
Thanks! I think I won't try to hatch a shiny Totodile, 1/2048 means a lot of tries. If anyone would like to try, I can share some unhatched eggs or a Totodile itself, since I have the Spanish version of the game. The same goes for Cyndaquil eggs/pokémon.
I just read at Bulbapedia that both move relearner and move deleter live in the same house in that city, good to know.
Metroid Killer said:
Screw the evolution items, I rather you breed me the Kanto/Shinno/Hoenn starters and the Water/Grass starter from Johto. Of course, this means I have to go sit my ass back on the DS, buy some Pokeballs and go out and toss Pokeballs for some
Metroid Killer said:Metroid Killer's big evolution-inducing item giveaway!!!
Metal Coat: 8
Onix -> Steelix (trade)
Scyther -> Scizor (trade)
Ooh, metal coat, please.
I won't be able to trade until later this evening, but my friend code is 2321-8526-9740. Since I only want it to make my Scyther a Scizor, would it be a hassle for me to trade you my Scyther, and you attach the metal coat and trade it back?
If so, no worries.
AKingNamedPaul
I am Homie
Since everyone is being so generous, I could breed you all the starters. I think I have them all, but I could be missing torchic.TheSeks said:
Either way in about 8 hours I will be free to trade, so I'll see if you still need them by then.
BurritoBushido
Member
I don't suppose there are any more shiny stones goin' around, are there?
Fantasy Final
Member
Can I haveMetroid Killer said:
2 Dragon Scale and 1 Dawn Stone?
I'm looking for the 3 mains from Red/Blue (Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle)
Jet Grind Radio!
Banned
Can I have the Metal Coat? And can we trade my Onix back and forth to evolve it into a Steelix?Metroid Killer said:Metroid Killer's big evolution-inducing item giveaway!!!
Metal Coat: 4
Onix -> Steelix (trade)
Scyther -> Scizor (trade)
+Bonus!!!
Since we're gonna have to trade anyway you might as well get some pokemon that you are searching for. I'm only short of 70 pokemon for a full dex and can therefore breed most of the pokemon in the game.
Also, can I have any one of the HGSS starters aside from Totodile? Doesn't matter which one, since I'll get the other one via SS when I get it. Thanks a lot.
Odious Tea
Member
If that wasn't just a specific offer, I'd absolutely love a Charmander and Squirtle.FootNinja said: