Lone_Prodigy
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Might need an item for Mega Glalie.
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Pokemon Shuffle |OT| Every Day I'm Shuffling
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Barrylocke
Member
Glad a competition happened. Mega Mewtwo Y is getting on my nerves. I'll focus on getting Mega Blastoise and then drop some coins on Mewtwo Y.
One thing that sucks is that grinding on Ampharos will be harder, since Electric has a type disadvantage on it. Any smart alternatives? I think Buneary might be the best alternative grinding spot.
One thing that sucks is that grinding on Ampharos will be harder, since Electric has a type disadvantage on it. Any smart alternatives? I think Buneary might be the best alternative grinding spot.
Barrylocke
Member
I'm also of the school that thinks coins are a smarter choice for jewels than hearts. So that seems wise for me. Only issue is if you planned to save up for a more efficient purchase.
Brutal. And I'm already at 3-5, it will be great to reach 6-7 by the end of the event.
shadow2810
Member
Got to 15k without items, guess that's my limit now
tim_pkmn89
Member
Do Megas still keep their ability from their normal form?
Barrylocke
Member
Yes they do, tim.
Yeah I think stage 21 is better for training for mega blastoise, I can only get mega ampharos to about half way (which is 25 moves worth of xp, while stage 21 i'll get the full 30 moves) then on top of that, i don't get the crown double xp on mega ampharos either.
Thanks to the guy who pointed that stage out.
Thanks to the guy who pointed that stage out.
For the US, top score is 41,632 & 65,600+ have entered.
I have 14,274 & ranked 1,823.
Barrylocke
Member
Does Sceptile's Vitality Drain still activate on this stage? I'm wondering if swapping Sceptile with a Mega Boosting pokemon with a little less power makes strategic sense.
For what it's worth, I don't find Ampharos too difficult with a team of electric + Sceptile.
Managed to beat it while they were at level 3 and they're level 5-6 now
Sometimes, I still fail, but I'm never over 10% of HP left, which still nets me better exp. than if I grinded against another mon.
Managed to beat it while they were at level 3 and they're level 5-6 now
Sometimes, I still fail, but I'm never over 10% of HP left, which still nets me better exp. than if I grinded against another mon.
TheSlySoul
Member
Oh I am stupid, I was wondering why people were grinding Ampharos and I then realized it was not his Mega Form. Ha ha.
Linkstrikesback
Member
Used all my coins on a Complexity -1 for Mega Gengar.
Only A-ranked it.Back to grinding mindlessly for coins... or I could just exchange my 6 jewels for coins. What do you guys think?
If you need help to S rank a stage, your first choice should always be a moves+5.
Since (As far as I am aware) S rank depends solely on the number of moves you have left, moves+5 is probably the biggest advantage you can get, and you shouldn't buy anything else withou tit, seeing as it's also the cheapest item.
goldenpp72
Member
Don't the 5 extra moves not aid in getting extra catchability or rank though, just completion?
Sure does! After having Zapdos escape from the Pokeball numerous times, I caught it and then Raikou at 1%
Okay so I know nothing about this game but on the top of the page I saw something about winning a something blastoise. I love that evolution line, do I have a chance to win this if I have not even downloaded the game yet?
Or does it need progression/things I have no chance of getting in the required time frame?
Or does it need progression/things I have no chance of getting in the required time frame?
Definitely need progression, it's a competition where only those at the top of the rankings get Mega Blastoise.
But if I start right now do I have a chance? Or is it impossible for me who hasn't even looked at the game yet? The stamina thing will be a problem?
Barrylocke
Member
I really don't see you going from 0 to Mega Blastoise in the alloted time without spending some cash on hearts or being VERY vigilant. Theres a lot of high tier pokemon being used to fight it.
You have a week, which gives you about 300 game plays if you're absolutely religious about it. I suppose its possible if you stay dedicated.
I don't think you'll be able to make it, you pretty much need mega ampharos which is near the end of the game.
Barrylocke
Member
Note that by absolutely dedicated for 300 plays, I mean not even sleep.
Ampharos is on stage 130 (which has you get the Mega Ampharos stone along the way). Raikou is on EX stage 16 (and you get Secptile and Zapdos along the way). So you need a minimum of 146 rounds, if you get 0 losses and capture all 4 of those Pokémon on the 1st try.
Let's just say that you will be an amazing player that will wow us all if you're able to pull this off without spending any money. At the very least I'm pretty certain you're going to need to use some of your jewels that you get within the game.
Ampharos is on stage 130 (which has you get the Mega Ampharos stone along the way). Raikou is on EX stage 16 (and you get Secptile and Zapdos along the way). So you need a minimum of 146 rounds, if you get 0 losses and capture all 4 of those Pokémon on the 1st try.
Let's just say that you will be an amazing player that will wow us all if you're able to pull this off without spending any money. At the very least I'm pretty certain you're going to need to use some of your jewels that you get within the game.
AndersonMinun
Neo Member
NA has a mistake in the text? I think they copied from UK.
Barrylocke
Member
How far along are you though? Depending on how far you are it certainly could be possible to catch all the necessary Pokémon within a week and pull it off. It's just really unlikely if you're starting from nothing.Gonna miss out on that Blastoisinite. I don't have the necessary Pokemon
Egoz3ntrum
Neo Member
Gonna miss out on that Blastoisinite. I don't have the necessary Pokemon
Go for it! You still have enough time!
I just tried to catch Raikou because it could help me with the challenge... and this happened:
I could take the screenshot because made a Miiverse post about it. So lucky!!
https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYQHAAABAACNUKFDBcs9Lw
I could take the screenshot because made a Miiverse post about it. So lucky!!
https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYQHAAABAACNUKFDBcs9Lw
MegaKungFuRadio
Member
I went from a fresh start to ranking for Lucarionite in NA the week of that event without spending any money and foolishly spending my first 6 or so gems on hearts.
The main thing is getting to Ampharos at 130. You don't need to get the EX pokemon just to get a low qualifying rank. If you can get to Ampharos, you can use Raichu, Lilligant, Grovyle, and the free items and be fine.
I did a test run with Amp/Raichu/Lilli/Sceptile and only did slightly worse than when I did another test with Amp/Raikou/Zapdos/Sceptile (all level 5 in both cases). Though I felt like I played better with the first team, that may have been in part due to the paralysis and sleep provided by Raichu and Lilligant.
The main thing is getting to Ampharos at 130. You don't need to get the EX pokemon just to get a low qualifying rank. If you can get to Ampharos, you can use Raichu, Lilligant, Grovyle, and the free items and be fine.
I did a test run with Amp/Raichu/Lilli/Sceptile and only did slightly worse than when I did another test with Amp/Raikou/Zapdos/Sceptile (all level 5 in both cases). Though I felt like I played better with the first team, that may have been in part due to the paralysis and sleep provided by Raichu and Lilligant.
Looks like it's been confirmed that this has surpassed 3 million downloads.
....now when will we get a new passcode?
....now when will we get a new passcode?
I just decided I wouldn't play Rumble. Shuffle is monopolizing my 3DS and that is a problem in itself.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
17k on the event. I should be safe for a while. I'll level my team up a bit and try and hit 20k so I can rest easy.
They help with the rank but not with the catchability rating.
Caddywompus
Member
Wow you weren't kidding. I was using Dendenne over Sceptile because he's got a higher attack at his current level plus his ability helps Ampharos evolve quicker. But Sceptile's ability must make a huge difference. I was barely getting past half of his health bar but if I level up Sceptile he'll be no problem beating consistently.
toythatkills
Member
Had my first go of Mewtwo in EX20. Didn't even get close.
Cute Dragon Here
Member
Top 5000 in the NA rankings!
I think I'll spend the downtime trying to catch Zapdos and Raikou.
I think I'll spend the downtime trying to catch Zapdos and Raikou.
Phillips455
Member
Why have they reduced the number of winners in europe from 20,000 to 10,000