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Pokemon General Discussion Thread: Hot Ditto action inside.
Sterica
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THIS IS FOR SINGLE-PLAYER/GENERAL DISCUSSION. FOR BATTLES AND TRADING, HEAD TO THE WI-FI THREAD
Hi, it's Professor Oak again, and I'm here to talk about...
...I mean
Diamond and Pearl, the 4th Generation in the long-standing Pokemon series!
Many things have changed since the days of Kanto.
First, there is an all new world:
with all new gym leaders, trainers, and of course, Pokemon.
In fact, there's 493 of them now! Take a look here: http://serebii.net/pokedex-dp/
And what's more, almost all of them are obtainable between the two versions. The only unobtainables are:
RBY Starters
GSC Starters
RSE Starters
Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres
Entei, Raikou, Suicune
The Regis
Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-oh, Latias, Latios, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys
Other than that, you are set with one version!
"But wait! What about version exclusives?"
Ah, young trainer, we now have...
Wi-Fi Trading!
And not only that, we also have Wi-Fi battling. Not only can you obtain almost every Pokemon, but you can spar with anyone, anytime as well!
For those who lack wi-fi, here are the exclusives: http://serebii.net/diamondpearl/exclusives.shtml
Now there's a reason for you keeping your GBA versions: unlocking Pokemon! After obtaining the Sinnoh Dex (which consists of only SEEING every Pokemon on this list: http://serebii.net/diamondpearl/shinoudex.shtml), you pop in a GBA game and a handful of Pokemon become available for catching! The list of unlockables are here: http://serebii.net/diamondpearl/gbapokemon.shtml
Speaking of GBA versions, there is now a way to transfer your old Pokemon into Diamond and Pearl! Be warned though: once they go to DP, they won't return. Find out more information here: http://serebii.net/diamondpearl/3rdgentrade.shtml
The Night/Day system returns as well (which can be manipulated with the DS's clock, so no more staying up at night just to catch that Hoothoot).
No more are the days of types being relegated to Special or Physical status. Now when Pikachu uses Volt Tackle, it won't be a Special attack, but a Physical one.
List of attacks and their new status: http://serebii.net/attackdex-dp/
Not only that, but new abilities have also been added: http://serebii.net/diamondpearl/abilities.shtml
Of course, for the advanced trainer, there are new items to use when EV training, as well as helpful tools for breeding. Don't know what EVs are? This should get you going: http://serebii.net/pokedex-rs/ev.shtml
There is much more to learn about Diamond and Pearl! Of course, if you have any more questions, my assistants would be happy to help.
Hope to see you soon!
Hi, it's Professor Oak again, and I'm here to talk about...
...I mean
Diamond and Pearl, the 4th Generation in the long-standing Pokemon series!
Many things have changed since the days of Kanto.
First, there is an all new world:
with all new gym leaders, trainers, and of course, Pokemon.
In fact, there's 493 of them now! Take a look here: http://serebii.net/pokedex-dp/
And what's more, almost all of them are obtainable between the two versions. The only unobtainables are:
RBY Starters
GSC Starters
RSE Starters
Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres
Entei, Raikou, Suicune
The Regis
Mewtwo, Mew, Lugia, Ho-oh, Latias, Latios, Groudon, Kyogre, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys
Other than that, you are set with one version!
"But wait! What about version exclusives?"
Ah, young trainer, we now have...
Wi-Fi Trading!
And not only that, we also have Wi-Fi battling. Not only can you obtain almost every Pokemon, but you can spar with anyone, anytime as well!
For those who lack wi-fi, here are the exclusives: http://serebii.net/diamondpearl/exclusives.shtml
Now there's a reason for you keeping your GBA versions: unlocking Pokemon! After obtaining the Sinnoh Dex (which consists of only SEEING every Pokemon on this list: http://serebii.net/diamondpearl/shinoudex.shtml), you pop in a GBA game and a handful of Pokemon become available for catching! The list of unlockables are here: http://serebii.net/diamondpearl/gbapokemon.shtml
Speaking of GBA versions, there is now a way to transfer your old Pokemon into Diamond and Pearl! Be warned though: once they go to DP, they won't return. Find out more information here: http://serebii.net/diamondpearl/3rdgentrade.shtml
The Night/Day system returns as well (which can be manipulated with the DS's clock, so no more staying up at night just to catch that Hoothoot).
No more are the days of types being relegated to Special or Physical status. Now when Pikachu uses Volt Tackle, it won't be a Special attack, but a Physical one.
List of attacks and their new status: http://serebii.net/attackdex-dp/
Not only that, but new abilities have also been added: http://serebii.net/diamondpearl/abilities.shtml
Of course, for the advanced trainer, there are new items to use when EV training, as well as helpful tools for breeding. Don't know what EVs are? This should get you going: http://serebii.net/pokedex-rs/ev.shtml
There is much more to learn about Diamond and Pearl! Of course, if you have any more questions, my assistants would be happy to help.
Hope to see you soon!
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I could do it as well, but I need a Ditto. I have 4 pokemon games between my brothers and me.
By the way, could I get added to the friend code list?
MAKING WI-FI THREAD.
I am loving this game.
Let's play Mario Kart or something...
I mean, how about that pokemon? I hear it's selling well.
On a real note, apparently the Battle Tower scales your pokemon down to level 50 if they are above. I didn't know that. Really neat.
I will be notifying when I have eggs for all three of my starters!
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How is the combat? Is there any strategy to it, or is it mostly a matter of choosing a correct (in a paper-rock-scissor sense) with a high level?
Q: I've been gone from the games for a while, what are natures and abilities?
A: Natures are pokemon personalities. There are 16 of them and they are randomly assigned. Four of these are neutral, the other twelve each raise one stat by 10% while lowering another by 10%. For instance, Adamant pokemon have a 10% boost to Attack and a 10% penalty to Special Attack.
Abilities are skills native to a type of pokemon. These can have a variety of effects, such as boosting stats under certain conditions or resisting certain status conditions. Some pokemon may have two abilities native to the species which will be randomly assigned, others have abilities that will change upon evolving.
Q: What are some good pokemon to learn HM moves?
A: Bidoof can learn Cut and Rock Smash. Its evolution, Bibarel, can learn Strength, Surf, Waterfall, and Rock Climb on top of that. Kricketune can learn Cut, Strength, Rock Smash, and Flash. Just about any Flying pokemon can learn Fly and Defog.
Some also like using Drifloon as it can learn Defog, Cut, and Flash. Drifloon can learn Fly on top of that.
Q: How can I rename a pokemon?
A: If you didn't rename a pokemon you caught or hatched, there's a Name Rater NPC in Eterna City that you can talk to change its nickname. You cannot do this for pokemon you received in trades.
Q: How do I delete an HM move?
A: Canalave City has a Move Deleter NPC. He is the only way to get rid of HM moves. He also appears to not take visitors at night.
Q: How do I relearn a move I overwrote/I see a move listed for this evolution with no level associated with it that I want to learn
A: Pastoria City has a Move Relearner NPC that will teach old moves for a Heart Scale (found in the Underground).
Q: What role does pokemon gender play?
A: For the most part, nothing but a few things are affected.
Some abilities and moves only work on pokemon of the same or opposite gender.
A few pokemon, namely Combee and Burmy, evolve into different forms or don't evolve at all depending on their gender.
For the sake of breeding, the female pokemon is the one that determines the species of the child. The exception is when Ditto is evolved in breeding with a male or a genderless (but non-legendary) pokemon in which case the non-Ditto pokemon always determines offspring species. Don't ask how Ditto breeds with genderless pokemon, all we can theorize is that there is disgusting squishiness involved.
Q: What the hell are these IVs and EVs that I some of you addicts occasionally mention?
A: IVs = Individual values. These are sometimes referred to as a pokemon's genes. They're randomly generated modifiers to each of a pokemon's base stats. These can be bonuses or penalties and are why two pokemon of the same species and nature can have different stats. When breeding, three of these are randomly passed down from the parents to the child.
EVs = Effor values. These are more complicated. These are a type of experience that adds directly to a pokemon's stats on top of what it would get from its base values, levels, and IVs. When defeated, every pokemon gives one or more EV to each pokemon receiving experience for the battle. Which stats the EVs go to depends on the pokemon defeated. For instance, pikachu is a fast little bugger and gives Speed EVs. There's a cap on how many EVs a pokemon can recieve total and a maximum that can be applied to a given stat.
EVs are why trained pokemon have higher stats than wild pokemon of the same species. A knowledgeable player can use EVs to specialize their pokemon to fit a certain role, such as a speedy attacker.
Vitamins work by giving the recipient pokemon EVs in a given stat. Consulting an FAQ is highly recommended as there is no way one can memorize all the EVs each pokemon you can fight gives.
Will edit to add more if I find other quests being asked repeatedly.
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What used to be that special attack or attack were determined by the move type, now it's such that it's determined based on wither or not it's a physical move.
IE: Fire Punch is considered a physical attack, and Flame Thrower is considered a special attack.
Which is a nice change for things.. course they could have done more.
Also, pokemon abilities can play a huge part. This new game has a whole bunch of crazy new abilities and interesting new attacks.
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Depends on how you play.
It can be as deep as constantly trying to guess your opponents next move, and making it as ineffective as possible, until they slip up and give you a chance.
Or it can be as simple as "This type is weak to that. Let's attack it with that."
Oh yeah OtakuD00D, I just checked the pokedex on Serebii and Graveller and Golem both learn earthquake at 33. In last gen, Geodude actually learned it at 36 and the other two learned it at 45 (!)
In that case, I'm tradevolving it when my 'dude hits 25.
With two badges they will listen until they hit 30. With four they will listen up to 50
Scrum has a forum though for the tournament, so please check it the other thread.
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Other option is Water, since Steel is not resistant to water, no attack bonuses, but at least the attack power isn't being cut.
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Let's play Mario Kart or something...
do you have anything with a fighting move?
shieldon is 4x weak to fighting (being that he is steel/rock)
hope that helps...
1. It's raining. Monferno's flame wheel isn't so hot at that stage.
2. My prinsomethingorother's bubble isn't very strong. Then again... It is raining.
3. My geodude is asleep and/or confused. ~_~ He knows Rock Smash.
In other words it's a battle of attrition. One I'm winning, at least.
-So sayeth the wise Alaundo
Mario Kart friend code: 227.692.747.075
Tetris friend code: 742.696.731.030
Pokemon code: 2921 5590 8486
Super Smash Bros. Brawl: 0602-5937-3565
Monferno has Mach Punch.. that is if you let it learn mach punch
Pearl: 4983 1417 9380 - Armaina
Unless your opponent switches their own pokemon
I think the only things that don't stay if you switch out your own pokemon is Mean Look and Spider Web
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I suppose I could head over to Iron Island and do that quest but
Do it for the adorable little fighting puppy egg.
yaaaaaaaaaaaay
And people scoffed at me when someone asked about getting a Fire Pokemon early in the game and I suggested a Ponyta. GOOD DAY, SIR!
(doesn't sunny day cancel out the rain?)
Is there some slick trick to get the three starter pokemon or did you just get them from Wi-Fi trading?
I had the hardest time picking a starter and the only reason I was able to decide was because Chimchar's evolution names are hilarious.
It's all about the Disco Monferno. :winky: