Current Events > The safari zone in Pokemon is so damn frustrating

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littlebro07 12/06/20 10:19:18 AM #1:	Three Scythers. Baited one. It fled. Rocked one. It fled. Balled one. It fled. One Chancey so far and it fled after I tried catching it. Fuck this place --- https://i.imgtc.com/MGGa6Os.gif <cite>littlebro07 posted [p:947979145] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>Three Scythers. Baited one. It fled. Rocked one. It fled. Balled one. It fled. One Chancey so far and it fled after I tried catching it. Fuck this place </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
littlebro07 12/06/20 10:21:13 AM #2:	Oh fuck yeah, got another Scyther right after posting this and caught him on the first try --- https://i.imgtc.com/MGGa6Os.gif <cite>littlebro07 posted [p:947979203] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>Oh fuck yeah, got another Scyther right after posting this and caught him on the first try </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blue_Inigo 12/06/20 10:27:06 AM #3:	Yeah it's bullshit --- "This is your last dance." <cite>Blue_Inigo posted [p:947979339] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>Yeah it's bullshit </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Golden_Key33 12/06/20 10:29:56 AM #4:	I encountered a shiny Wobbuffet in the Safari Zone once. It fled. --- Shiny Dex: https://pokedextracker.com/u/GoldenKey/full-shiny-dex <cite>Golden_Key33 posted [p:947979408] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>I encountered a shiny Wobbuffet in the Safari Zone once. It fled. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
littlebro07 12/06/20 10:39:12 AM #5:	Golden_Key33 posted... I encountered a shiny Wobbuffet in the Safari Zone once. It fled. NOOOOO --- https://i.imgtc.com/MGGa6Os.gif <cite>littlebro07 posted [p:947979612] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>Golden_Key33 posted... </cite> <quote>I encountered a shiny Wobbuffet in the Safari Zone once. It fled.</quote> NOOOOO </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DeadBankerDream 12/06/20 10:40:34 AM #6:	Isn't the odds of actually catching a chansey in the 1% of cases that you see one, like astronomically low or something? --- "That thick shaft that causes women to shudder!" <cite>DeadBankerDream posted [p:947979648] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>Isn't the odds of actually catching a chansey in the 1% of cases that you see one, like astronomically low or something?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kingdrake2 12/06/20 10:40:52 AM #7:	littlebro07 posted... NOOOOO it was bound to happen. no chances in the safari zone. --- Explorers In The Further Regions Of Experience, demons to some, Angels To Others: Pinhead <cite>kingdrake2 posted [p:947979655] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>littlebro07 posted...</cite> <quote>NOOOOO</quote> it was bound to happen. no chances in the safari zone.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MonkeyBones23 12/06/20 11:00:59 AM #8:	Was there ever some sort of method of increasing catching odds in Safari Zone? As a kid I just randomly baited or hit it with a rock. --- We're a forest of lives, but we grow tall and wide. We'll never be cut down. <cite>MonkeyBones23 posted [p:947980190] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>Was there ever some sort of method of increasing catching odds in Safari Zone? As a kid I just randomly baited or hit it with a rock. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 12/06/20 11:05:39 AM #9:	I definitely don't miss the Safari Zone. The Sinnoh version of it was the worst. --- I often wonder if we are growing as a people... or in fact, regressing. <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:947980319] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>I definitely don't miss the Safari Zone. The Sinnoh version of it was the worst. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Squall28 12/06/20 11:06:01 AM #10:	I don't remember it being bad at all as a kid. --- You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. -Misattributed to CS Lewis <cite>Squall28 posted [p:947980324] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>I don't remember it being bad at all as a kid. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DeadBankerDream 12/06/20 11:06:48 AM #11:	I feel like the friend safari that pitted people against each other based on the RNG of their game cartridge is by definition the worst for doing that. --- "That thick shaft that causes women to shudder!" <cite>DeadBankerDream posted [p:947980351] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>I feel like the friend safari that pitted people against each other based on the RNG of their game cartridge is by definition the worst for doing that.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ssj3vegeta2 12/06/20 11:09:05 AM #12:	DeadBankerDream posted... Isn't the odds of actually catching a chansey in the 1% of cases that you see one, like astronomically low or something? deir lucky eggs are worth it doe --- https://imgur.com/8YZ4i https://imgur.com/205g6FR http://h-7.abload.de/img/messi02-rm-ucl3ngb.gif https://imgur.com/IBJCH6O <cite>ssj3vegeta2 posted [p:947980417] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>DeadBankerDream posted...</cite> <quote>Isn't the odds of actually catching a chansey in the 1% of cases that you see one, like astronomically low or something?</quote> deir lucky eggs are worth it doe</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 12/06/20 11:17:10 AM #14:	ssj3vegeta2 posted... deir lucky eggs are worth it doe Only a 5% chance (8% in GSC) that they would even be holding it. The Lucky Punch item--an item that only they can use but at the same time is near-useless for them--is much more common. Plus, depending on the game, Chansey may not even carry Lucky Eggs at all. --- I often wonder if we are growing as a people... or in fact, regressing. <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:947980659] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>ssj3vegeta2 posted... </cite> <quote>deir lucky eggs are worth it doe</quote>Only a 5% chance (8% in GSC) that they would even be holding it. The Lucky Punch item--an item that only they can use but at the same time is near-useless for them--is much more common. Plus, depending on the game, Chansey may not even carry Lucky Eggs at all. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
littlebro07 12/06/20 12:05:43 PM #15:	Still haven't caught a Chancey or even seen a Tauros but I ran into four Kangaskhans. All stuck around for at least three safari balls that each shook three times before they burst out. God damn it. At least I got a Dratini. --- https://i.imgtc.com/MGGa6Os.gif <cite>littlebro07 posted [p:947981970] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>Still haven't caught a Chancey or even seen a Tauros but I ran into four Kangaskhans. All stuck around for at least three safari balls that each shook three times before they burst out. God damn it. At least I got a Dratini. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spikethedevil 12/06/20 12:07:43 PM #16:	IIRC Chansey is also in the Unknown Cave post game. --- A garbage pod!? It's a smegging garbage pod! <cite>spikethedevil posted [p:947982018] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>IIRC Chansey is also in the Unknown Cave post game. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AlisLandale 12/06/20 12:20:38 PM #17:	I think I remember reading somewhere that, statistically speaking, youre much better off just throwing safari balls and ignoring the rock/bait mechanic. --- https://imgur.com/mptS9Qj <cite>AlisLandale posted [p:947982399] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>I think I remember reading somewhere that, statistically speaking, youre much better off just throwing safari balls and ignoring the rock/bait mechanic. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 12/06/20 12:21:24 PM #18:	spikethedevil posted... IIRC Chansey is also in the Unknown Cave post game. Only in Gen 1. In FRLG, it's only in the Safari Zone. Don't know which version TC is playing, though. --- I often wonder if we are growing as a people... or in fact, regressing. <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:947982418] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>spikethedevil posted... </cite> <quote>IIRC Chansey is also in the Unknown Cave post game.</quote>Only in Gen 1. In FRLG, it's only in the Safari Zone. Don't know which version TC is playing, though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spikethedevil 12/06/20 12:23:43 PM #19:	If he is on gen 1 he could use the find safari zone pokemon at Cinnabar island using the missingno glitch method. --- A garbage pod!? It's a smegging garbage pod! <cite>spikethedevil posted [p:947982494] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>If he is on gen 1 he could use the find safari zone pokemon at Cinnabar island using the missingno glitch method. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lordgold666 12/06/20 12:26:07 PM #20:	And the warden carries --- "May the Father of Understanding guide you." http://error1355.com/ce/Lordgold666.html <cite>Lordgold666 posted [p:947982560] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>And the warden carries </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KogaSteelfang 12/06/20 1:39:52 PM #21:	Golden_Key33 posted... I encountered a shiny Wobbuffet in the Safari Zone once. It fled. I found a shiny Rhyhorn once, it fled. Immediately after a shiny Venomoth appeared... Also fled. I stopped using the safari zones then, and fortunately encountered a shiny Ponyta later that night in a regular route. I masterballed that one out of frustration, and its ability was run away(just to rub salt in the wound). Still not sure if that was a lucky day, or an unlucky one. --- Work in progress, please be patient. <cite>KogaSteelfang posted [p:947984891] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>Golden_Key33 posted... </cite> <quote>I encountered a shiny Wobbuffet in the Safari Zone once. It fled.</quote>I found a shiny Rhyhorn once, it fled. Immediately after a shiny Venomoth appeared... Also fled. I stopped using the safari zones then, and fortunately encountered a shiny Ponyta later that night in a regular route. I masterballed that one out of frustration, and its ability was run away(just to rub salt in the wound). Still not sure if that was a lucky day, or an unlucky one. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
littlebro07 12/06/20 2:12:11 PM #22:	I'm playing FireRed. So this is my only chance for Chancey :( Still trying to catch every Pokemon I can without trading and not counting the Johto ones unlocked later. Anyone got any tips for Porygon? --- https://i.imgtc.com/MGGa6Os.gif <cite>littlebro07 posted [p:947986057] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>I'm playing FireRed. So this is my only chance for Chancey :( Still trying to catch every Pokemon I can without trading and not counting the Johto ones unlocked later. Anyone got any tips for Porygon? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Golden_Key33 12/06/20 2:16:59 PM #23:	Oh wow. The Germans must have a word for the kind of unlucky luck. lol --- Shiny Dex: https://pokedextracker.com/u/GoldenKey/full-shiny-dex <cite>Golden_Key33 posted [p:947986214] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>Oh wow. The Germans must have a word for the kind of unlucky luck. lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 12/06/20 3:29:11 PM #24:	littlebro07 posted... Anyone got any tips for Porygon? Get a ton of money from beating Trainers and the Elite Four over and over again (having your battling Pokemon hold the Amulet Coin helps wonders). Covert the money to Coins at the Game Corner. Get Porygon when you have enough Coins. I doubt anyone even bothers doing it the "correct" way by playing the slots. --- I often wonder if we are growing as a people... or in fact, regressing. <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:947988799] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>littlebro07 posted... </cite> <quote>Anyone got any tips for Porygon?</quote>Get a ton of money from beating Trainers and the Elite Four over and over again (having your battling Pokemon hold the Amulet Coin helps wonders). Covert the money to Coins at the Game Corner. Get Porygon when you have enough Coins. I doubt anyone even bothers doing it the "correct" way by playing the slots. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
discodancer77 12/06/20 3:49:39 PM #25:	Beldum was only found in the safari zone in HGSS it has a catch rate of 3, which is the same as hard-to-catch legendaries, and since its a safari Pokmon, you have no way of weakening it, you just have to toss Safari Balls (as effective as Great Balls) and hope it doesnt flee --- Patient Gamer <cite>discodancer77 posted [p:947989626] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>Beldum was only found in the safari zone in HGSS it has a catch rate of 3, which is the same as hard-to-catch legendaries, and since its a safari Pokmon, you have no way of weakening it, you just have to toss Safari Balls (as effective as Great Balls) and hope it doesnt flee </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LordFarquad1312 12/06/20 3:52:28 PM #26:	MonkeyBones23 posted... Was there ever some sort of method of increasing catching odds in Safari Zone? As a kid I just randomly baited or hit it with a rock. Considering how poorly made Gen 1 was, I'd be surprised if doing anything other than throwing balls was more than a placebo. --- El sexo sucio y el planeta limpio. "If you are tired of fear from links... Let Kirby's Nightmare protect you." <cite>LordFarquad1312 posted [p:947989732] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>MonkeyBones23 posted... </cite> <quote>Was there ever some sort of method of increasing catching odds in Safari Zone? As a kid I just randomly baited or hit it with a rock.</quote>Considering how poorly made Gen 1 was, I'd be surprised if doing anything other than throwing balls was more than a placebo. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnholyMudcrab 12/06/20 3:56:04 PM #27:	I have no idea how I managed to find Surf in the safari zone when I was a kid --- https://imgur.com/VeNBg https://imgur.com/gd5jC8q https://imgur.com/PKIy7 https://imgur.com/3p29JqP <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:947989876] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>I have no idea how I managed to find Surf in the safari zone when I was a kid</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spikethedevil 12/06/20 4:08:21 PM #28:	The gold teeth are worse. --- A garbage pod!? It's a smegging garbage pod! <cite>spikethedevil posted [p:947990337] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>The gold teeth are worse. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ViewtifulGrave 12/06/20 5:40:02 PM #29:	spikethedevil posted... If he is on gen 1 he could use the find safari zone pokemon at Cinnabar island using the missingno glitch method. I encountered a Mew doing that. --- You enjoy teaching high schoolers, and I'll enjoy creating my crappy manga. Let's see where we both are in a year. TheDoorMouse Update https://imgur.com/vz0c9xf <cite>ViewtifulGrave posted [p:947993746] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>spikethedevil posted... </cite> <quote>If he is on gen 1 he could use the find safari zone pokemon at Cinnabar island using the missingno glitch method.</quote>I encountered a Mew doing that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spikethedevil 12/06/20 6:54:27 PM #30:	ViewtifulGrave posted... I encountered a Mew doing that. The Mew glitch at Cerulean is the more guaranteed way of getting Mew. --- A garbage pod!? It's a smegging garbage pod! <cite>spikethedevil posted [p:947996405] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>ViewtifulGrave posted... </cite> <quote>I encountered a Mew doing that.</quote> The Mew glitch at Cerulean is the more guaranteed way of getting Mew. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gunplagirl 12/06/20 6:57:52 PM #31:	It's even worse in nuzlocke runs. Even using repels to get to the "good" areas you're just kinda betting on good rng for it to appear and catch anything worthwhile. --- tfw no big tiddy goth vampire gf who lactates blood - viewmaster_pi <cite>gunplagirl posted [p:947996522] in The safari... [t:79155884]...</cite> <quote>It's even worse in nuzlocke runs. Even using repels to get to the "good" areas you're just kinda betting on good rng for it to appear and catch anything worthwhile. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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