As was foretold, we've added advertisements to the forums! If you have questions, or if you encounter any bugs, please visit this thread: https://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/240191/forum-advertisement-faq-and-reports-thread/
We're funding a new Acquisitions Incorporated series on Kickstarter right now! Check it out at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pennyarcade/acquisitions-incorporated-the-series-2

The [Pokemon] Thread! Are you a bad enough dude to challenge the gyms?

1818284868799

Posts

  • RockinXRockinX Registered User regular
    I'm sending out my perfect Dittos when Pokébank comes out.

    Shen
  • RockinXRockinX Registered User regular
    Chen wrote: »
    Trainer sends in Gengar!
    Starmie uses Recover! HP is 100%!
    Gengar is transforming!
    Mega Gengar uses Shadow Ball!

    Is that you, Ash Ketchum?

    Who else in his or her rightful mind would send Gengar to certain death? Even if it successfully spinblocks, Starmie will still outspeed before it mega evolves and OHKO with Psyshock with or without boosts!

    Although I have seen people who have little clue on how to use Gengar properly, so who knows, it might be a realistic scenario.

    Mega evolution has maximum priority, so it always goes off before any Pokemon take an action. Mega Gengar has 130 Spd, which pretty handily outpaces Starmie's 115. Also, 170 SpA, ouch,

    Switching Gengar into a Starmie is a little risky, because there's always the chance that it will fire off a Psychic/Psyshock on the switch. Hydro Pump will KO in the rain, too, but that's pretty situational.

    But if Starmie runs any other move, Gengar's in the clear. It's not TOO hard to predict a Rapid Spin or Recover and switch into that, and there are plenty of Starmie's out there that don't even run Psychic/Psyshock.

    Mega Gengar is a pretty damn scary spinblocker even for Starmie

    If it's mega-evolving on that turn, it will have the speed of the vanilla version.

  • ChopperDaveChopperDave Registered User regular
    RockinX wrote: »
    Chen wrote: »
    Trainer sends in Gengar!
    Starmie uses Recover! HP is 100%!
    Gengar is transforming!
    Mega Gengar uses Shadow Ball!

    Is that you, Ash Ketchum?

    Who else in his or her rightful mind would send Gengar to certain death? Even if it successfully spinblocks, Starmie will still outspeed before it mega evolves and OHKO with Psyshock with or without boosts!

    Although I have seen people who have little clue on how to use Gengar properly, so who knows, it might be a realistic scenario.

    Mega evolution has maximum priority, so it always goes off before any Pokemon take an action. Mega Gengar has 130 Spd, which pretty handily outpaces Starmie's 115. Also, 170 SpA, ouch,

    Switching Gengar into a Starmie is a little risky, because there's always the chance that it will fire off a Psychic/Psyshock on the switch. Hydro Pump will KO in the rain, too, but that's pretty situational.

    But if Starmie runs any other move, Gengar's in the clear. It's not TOO hard to predict a Rapid Spin or Recover and switch into that, and there are plenty of Starmie's out there that don't even run Psychic/Psyshock.

    Mega Gengar is a pretty damn scary spinblocker even for Starmie

    If it's mega-evolving on that turn, it will have the speed of the vanilla version.

    Oh, hm. I guess I mis-remembered and the Gengar had already been mega evolved earlier in the match. He definitely got a hit off on me and triggered the +2 Psyshock/Scald doom that obliterated the rest of his party, that much I remember.

    3DS code: 3007-8077-4055
  • silence1186silence1186 Character shields down! As a wingmanRegistered User regular
    akjak wrote: »
    I have a 6 perfect IV male Eevee that was hatched on someone else's game, and a 5 IV female one from my game. The female holds a Knot, the male holds a power item that covers the IV that the female doesn't have. I'm going to make a lot of eggs (which won't take long, they're the same species and from different games), hatch them shiny, give them Christmas names (Angel, Nick, etc.) and WonderTrade them in late December. :)

    I could do the same, actually. But my Christmas Wonder Trades are going to be Smeargles and Dittos. I realized I could just catch a box of Dittos from our lucky friend safaris, and all those kids will love having good Dittos right out of the gate.

    Since the people on PA who have Ditto Safaris are taking a break right now, I have zero Dittos available at the moment. If you're just giving them away, could I maybe request 2 Dittos with 3 different perfect IVs each, or 3 Dittos with 2 perfect IVs each? I have nothing to jump start breeding my team.
    RockinX wrote: »
    I'm sending out my perfect Dittos when Pokébank comes out.

    As in you're Wonder Trading them away? Why would you do that?

  • MatriasMatrias Registered User regular
    edited December 2013
    Matrias wrote: »
    Chen wrote: »
    Synthesis is pretty bad in the sun though. :P

    yeah, I thought the ability was called synthesis but I meant chlorophyll.

    I can get you one of these! I haven't been on as much as I'd like recently, but I can get you an HP Fire Chlorophyll Venusaur.
    @undergroundmonorail that would be so helpful. I managed to whip up a Druddigon with 30 SpA/Speed and I'm trying to fold them into a chlorophyll bulbasaur right now and it's a giant pain in the ass. Using Battle Academy to check IVs is ugh.

    Matrias on
    3DS/Pokemon Friend Code - 2122-5878-9273 - Kyle
  • MatriasMatrias Registered User regular
    edited December 2013
    Helluva a game, @Nabob! Wow, down to 13 hp!

    I made the switch to Hydreigon chanting "Paralyze, paralyze!" and z0mg. Knew it was my only chance.

    Matrias on
    3DS/Pokemon Friend Code - 2122-5878-9273 - Kyle
  • NabobNabob Registered User regular
    Matrias wrote: »
    Helluva a game, @Nabob! Wow, down to 13 hp!

    I made the switch to Hydreigon chanting "Paralyze, paralyze!" and z0mg. Knew it was my only chance.

    I know that was a really fun fight! I was thinking it totally had it too with only Staraptor left and then I remembered Bullet Punch >.< I had to just hope for a crit Quick Attack, but alas.

    3DS Friend Code: 3325-2367-6821
  • RockinXRockinX Registered User regular
    akjak wrote: »
    I have a 6 perfect IV male Eevee that was hatched on someone else's game, and a 5 IV female one from my game. The female holds a Knot, the male holds a power item that covers the IV that the female doesn't have. I'm going to make a lot of eggs (which won't take long, they're the same species and from different games), hatch them shiny, give them Christmas names (Angel, Nick, etc.) and WonderTrade them in late December. :)

    I could do the same, actually. But my Christmas Wonder Trades are going to be Smeargles and Dittos. I realized I could just catch a box of Dittos from our lucky friend safaris, and all those kids will love having good Dittos right out of the gate.

    Since the people on PA who have Ditto Safaris are taking a break right now, I have zero Dittos available at the moment. If you're just giving them away, could I maybe request 2 Dittos with 3 different perfect IVs each, or 3 Dittos with 2 perfect IVs each? I have nothing to jump start breeding my team.
    RockinX wrote: »
    I'm sending out my perfect Dittos when Pokébank comes out.

    As in you're Wonder Trading them away? Why would you do that?

    Because I can.

    Also, they're clones, and I can have as many as I want.

  • silence1186silence1186 Character shields down! As a wingmanRegistered User regular
    Anywho, since I've finally settled on a team (for now), to get started, does anyone have a male stud from the Mineral group I could have/borrow? Preferably with 0 speed.

    http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Mineral_(Egg_Group)

  • MatriasMatrias Registered User regular
    I got a 4IV Ferroseed but it's my only one and I want to keep it..

    3DS/Pokemon Friend Code - 2122-5878-9273 - Kyle
  • ArikadoArikado Southern CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    Getting some doubles experience with my newish team. Still looking to replace one of them eventually. Since it's all free battles, been running into team all legendary often. I usually win those.

    BNet: Arikado#1153 | Steam | LoL: Anzen
  • R-KR-K Registered User regular
    I might have something for you if you just accept my trade.

    3DS: 2036-7005-8111 Shiny:2737
    silence1186
  • silence1186silence1186 Character shields down! As a wingmanRegistered User regular
    R-K wrote: »
    I might have something for you if you just accept my trade.

    As soon as my Poke Eugenics is up and running, I will have all sorts of stuff to give away, I hope. For now, I hope a Spanish Charmander is OK?

    Also, do you want this Honedge back?

  • R-KR-K Registered User regular
    edited December 2013
    Anything is fine.
    I have enough honedges so you can have it. Enjoy.

    R-K on
    3DS: 2036-7005-8111 Shiny:2737
  • R-KR-K Registered User regular
    Would someone be able to instacheck about 10 eggs for me?

    3DS: 2036-7005-8111 Shiny:2737
  • King RiptorKing Riptor Registered User regular
    RockinX wrote: »
    I'm sending out my perfect Dittos when Pokébank comes out.

    When you become a god Rockin X be kind

    I have a podcast now. It's about video games and anime!Find it here.
  • RockinXRockinX Registered User regular
    RockinX wrote: »
    I'm sending out my perfect Dittos when Pokébank comes out.

    When you become a god Rockin X be kind

    I'm already a ruthless god who strikes fear into the hearts of men.

    And then I give them free pokémon.

  • akjakakjak Thera Spooky GymRegistered User regular
    akjak wrote: »
    I have a 6 perfect IV male Eevee that was hatched on someone else's game, and a 5 IV female one from my game. The female holds a Knot, the male holds a power item that covers the IV that the female doesn't have. I'm going to make a lot of eggs (which won't take long, they're the same species and from different games), hatch them shiny, give them Christmas names (Angel, Nick, etc.) and WonderTrade them in late December. :)

    I could do the same, actually. But my Christmas Wonder Trades are going to be Smeargles and Dittos. I realized I could just catch a box of Dittos from our lucky friend safaris, and all those kids will love having good Dittos right out of the gate.

    Since the people on PA who have Ditto Safaris are taking a break right now, I have zero Dittos available at the moment. If you're just giving them away, could I maybe request 2 Dittos with 3 different perfect IVs each, or 3 Dittos with 2 perfect IVs each? I have nothing to jump start breeding my team.
    RockinX wrote: »
    I'm sending out my perfect Dittos when Pokébank comes out.

    As in you're Wonder Trading them away? Why would you do that?

    I'll see what I can do about that :)

    Getting the ones with 3 perfect IVs ain't easy, but obviously getting 2s is trivial.

    Switch: SW-4133-1546-2720 (Thera)
    Twitch: akThera
    Steam: Thera
  • Catastrophe_XXVICatastrophe_XXVI Registered User regular
    RockinX wrote: »
    RockinX wrote: »
    I'm sending out my perfect Dittos when Pokébank comes out.

    When you become a god Rockin X be kind

    I'm already a ruthless god who strikes fear into the hearts of men.

    And then I give them free pokémon.

    Is there anything you're interested in? I would love a 6 IV Ditto but would want to give you something back or help with some breeding if you've got anything specific in mind.

    PSN ID: Catastrophe_xxvi
    3DS FC: 5086-1134-6451
    Shiny Code: 3837
  • RockinXRockinX Registered User regular
    wait for Pokébank first. I probably have everything covered already, though.

  • IceBurnerIceBurner It's cold and there are penguins.Registered User regular
    edited December 2013
    Could someone figure out my 3rd Friend Safari Pokémon? I've become champion, finally.

    If it's Barbacle though *shudder*, please lie to me and tell me it's something else. Even if you say it's Rattata or Voltorb.

    Edit: Now doing Friend Safari stuff, so I'm adding people with Safari 'mons of interest:

    @The Mantiz, @Xenogears of Bore, @taliosfalcon, @Enigmedic, @Kay, @Knight_, @KungFu

    IceBurner on
    3DS: 3024-6114-2886 | NNID: Rabites | Steam: IceBurner
    PSN: theIceBurner, IceBurnerEU, IceBurner-JP | X-Link Kai: TheIceBurner
    Dragon's Dogma: 192 Warrior Linty | 80 Strider Alicia | 32 Mage Terra
    undergroundmonorail
  • MatriasMatrias Registered User regular
    IceBurner wrote: »
    Could someone figure out my 3rd Friend Safari Pokémon? I've become champion, finally.

    If it's Barbacle though *shudder*, please lie to me and tell me it's something else. Even if you say it's Rattata or Voltorb.
    your third pokemon is digimon.

    3DS/Pokemon Friend Code - 2122-5878-9273 - Kyle
  • DonnictonDonnicton Registered User regular
    edited December 2013
    IceBurner wrote: »
    Could someone figure out my 3rd Friend Safari Pokémon? I've become champion, finally.

    If it's Barbacle though *shudder*, please lie to me and tell me it's something else. Even if you say it's Rattata or Voltorb.

    I've added you. Add me back when you get a chance and I'll go take a look.

    Make sure you sign onto the Pokemon X/Y online mode as well so it syncs your safari status with me as well.

    Donnicton on
  • IceBurnerIceBurner It's cold and there are penguins.Registered User regular
    Donnicton wrote: »
    IceBurner wrote: »
    Could someone figure out my 3rd Friend Safari Pokémon? I've become champion, finally.

    If it's Barbacle though *shudder*, please lie to me and tell me it's something else. Even if you say it's Rattata or Voltorb.

    I've added you. Add me back when you get a chance and I'll go take a look.

    Make sure you sign onto the Pokemon X/Y online mode as well so it syncs your safari status with me as well.
    @Donnicton Added you back.

    3DS: 3024-6114-2886 | NNID: Rabites | Steam: IceBurner
    PSN: theIceBurner, IceBurnerEU, IceBurner-JP | X-Link Kai: TheIceBurner
    Dragon's Dogma: 192 Warrior Linty | 80 Strider Alicia | 32 Mage Terra
  • DonnictonDonnicton Registered User regular
    IceBurner wrote: »
    Donnicton wrote: »
    IceBurner wrote: »
    Could someone figure out my 3rd Friend Safari Pokémon? I've become champion, finally.

    If it's Barbacle though *shudder*, please lie to me and tell me it's something else. Even if you say it's Rattata or Voltorb.

    I've added you. Add me back when you get a chance and I'll go take a look.

    Make sure you sign onto the Pokemon X/Y online mode as well so it syncs your safari status with me as well.
    @Donnicton Added you back.

    You'll need to sign into X/Y at some point so it syncs safari into with me. When you do that I can let you know.

  • EnigmedicEnigmedic Registered User regular
    IceBurner wrote: »
    Could someone figure out my 3rd Friend Safari Pokémon? I've become champion, finally.

    If it's Barbacle though *shudder*, please lie to me and tell me it's something else. Even if you say it's Rattata or Voltorb.

    Edit: Now doing Friend Safari stuff, so I'm adding people with Safari 'mons of interest:

    @The Mantiz, @Xenogears of Bore, @taliosfalcon, @Enigmedic, @Kay, @Knight_, @KungFu

    Server is going through maintenance atm so i cant add your FC... send me a PM another time and hopefully i'll remember to add you

  • IceBurnerIceBurner It's cold and there are penguins.Registered User regular
    edited December 2013
    Donnicton wrote: »
    IceBurner wrote: »
    Donnicton wrote: »
    IceBurner wrote: »
    Could someone figure out my 3rd Friend Safari Pokémon? I've become champion, finally.

    If it's Barbacle though *shudder*, please lie to me and tell me it's something else. Even if you say it's Rattata or Voltorb.

    I've added you. Add me back when you get a chance and I'll go take a look.

    Make sure you sign onto the Pokemon X/Y online mode as well so it syncs your safari status with me as well.
    @Donnicton Added you back.

    You'll need to sign into X/Y at some point so it syncs safari into with me. When you do that I can let you know.
    I'm on now, have been for a bit. Isn't the "Johnny" in-game you? I'm "Lintelle" in-game.

    IceBurner on
    3DS: 3024-6114-2886 | NNID: Rabites | Steam: IceBurner
    PSN: theIceBurner, IceBurnerEU, IceBurner-JP | X-Link Kai: TheIceBurner
    Dragon's Dogma: 192 Warrior Linty | 80 Strider Alicia | 32 Mage Terra
  • ragnarok7331ragnarok7331 Registered User regular
    Anyone free to sit in trade while I check some eggs? I'll gladly check your eggs in the process.

  • IceBurnerIceBurner It's cold and there are penguins.Registered User regular
    edited December 2013
    Anyone free to sit in trade while I check some eggs? I'll gladly check your eggs in the process.
    If I don't need any extra software I volunteer. Add me.

    Edit: Oh bah, server maintenance just began, so I can't add anyone at the moment and I've been knocked offline.

    IceBurner on
    3DS: 3024-6114-2886 | NNID: Rabites | Steam: IceBurner
    PSN: theIceBurner, IceBurnerEU, IceBurner-JP | X-Link Kai: TheIceBurner
    Dragon's Dogma: 192 Warrior Linty | 80 Strider Alicia | 32 Mage Terra
  • ragnarok7331ragnarok7331 Registered User regular
    You don't need anything - I have the hotspot program. Adding you now.

  • ragnarok7331ragnarok7331 Registered User regular
    Ah, server maintenance. Another time then.

  • DonnictonDonnicton Registered User regular
    IceBurner wrote: »
    Donnicton wrote: »
    IceBurner wrote: »
    Donnicton wrote: »
    IceBurner wrote: »
    Could someone figure out my 3rd Friend Safari Pokémon? I've become champion, finally.

    If it's Barbacle though *shudder*, please lie to me and tell me it's something else. Even if you say it's Rattata or Voltorb.

    I've added you. Add me back when you get a chance and I'll go take a look.

    Make sure you sign onto the Pokemon X/Y online mode as well so it syncs your safari status with me as well.
    @Donnicton Added you back.

    You'll need to sign into X/Y at some point so it syncs safari into with me. When you do that I can let you know.
    I'm on now, have been for a bit. Isn't the "Johnny" in-game you? I'm "Lintelle" in-game.

    Probably the maintenance then, we'll have to wait until later.

  • IceBurnerIceBurner It's cold and there are penguins.Registered User regular
    @ragnarok7331, @Donnicton Maintenance over, back online. Added you,ragnarok.

    3DS: 3024-6114-2886 | NNID: Rabites | Steam: IceBurner
    PSN: theIceBurner, IceBurnerEU, IceBurner-JP | X-Link Kai: TheIceBurner
    Dragon's Dogma: 192 Warrior Linty | 80 Strider Alicia | 32 Mage Terra
  • ragnarok7331ragnarok7331 Registered User regular
    I've added you and will pop online in a minute.

  • DonnictonDonnicton Registered User regular
    IceBurner wrote: »
    @ragnarok7331, @Donnicton Maintenance over, back online. Added you,ragnarok.

    Your third slot is SHUCCCCCKLLLLLLEEEEE!

    Shuckleshuckleshuckleshuckleshuckle.

  • ragnarok7331ragnarok7331 Registered User regular
    @IceBurner I'm available when you are.

  • IceBurnerIceBurner It's cold and there are penguins.Registered User regular
    edited December 2013
    I am so happy to hear it's the winejuice-making bug!

    Sorry Ragnarok, you kept showing up as a passerby instead of a friend. I checked the sheet and realized who it was.

    @Enigmedic, maintenance over :)

    IceBurner on
    3DS: 3024-6114-2886 | NNID: Rabites | Steam: IceBurner
    PSN: theIceBurner, IceBurnerEU, IceBurner-JP | X-Link Kai: TheIceBurner
    Dragon's Dogma: 192 Warrior Linty | 80 Strider Alicia | 32 Mage Terra
  • IceBurnerIceBurner It's cold and there are penguins.Registered User regular
    edited December 2013
    Double post, my mistake.

    IceBurner on
    3DS: 3024-6114-2886 | NNID: Rabites | Steam: IceBurner
    PSN: theIceBurner, IceBurnerEU, IceBurner-JP | X-Link Kai: TheIceBurner
    Dragon's Dogma: 192 Warrior Linty | 80 Strider Alicia | 32 Mage Terra
  • ragnarok7331ragnarok7331 Registered User regular
    Not a problem! Thank you for your help in egg checking.

  • BartholamueBartholamue Registered User regular
    Would I be safe with a trained Rhyperior, or does it plain suck?

    Steam- SteveBartz Xbox Live- SteveBartz PSN Name- SteveBartz
Sign In or Register to comment.