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Dancedreamer
10/24/25 1:41:37 PM
#152:


Got all my link trades in except for two, which I can't do yet becuase I don't have the item. Only had one try to get one over on me.

Now just grinding out some of these Research tasks. Getting all the dragons is a pain!

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BlueCrystalTear
10/24/25 2:17:32 PM
#153:


MZero posted...
Did they change the gender odds on starters or something? Of the five starter Pokemon I've acquired (Chikorita, Charmander, Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie) 4 are female. The odds of a starter being female in most games are like 1/8 so that would be pretty ridiculous odds
My Chikorita, Chespin, and Fennekin are all female also.

Also I caught an enemy trainer off guard and for some reason it said I was caught off guard. That glitch pissed me off. If I ordered an attack, there is a 0% chance I was caught off guard.

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htaeD
10/24/25 4:46:05 PM
#154:


Cespin and Fennekin are female for me
But Fennekin is more often female than male I figured?

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catesdb
10/24/25 5:02:58 PM
#155:


WazzupGenius00 posted...
Found the absolute stupidest, worst one of all of these. Or at least it had better be
i'd love to have this spoiled for me if it's gonna waste a ton of my time

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Underleveled
10/24/25 5:13:14 PM
#156:


I may be looking way too deep into it but I'm only like 20 minutes in and already Taunie keeps emphasizing how nice she is and keeps saying over and over that she's your friend that I expect her to end up being a villain to some capacity.

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Chaeix
10/24/25 5:14:25 PM
#157:


taunie's empty stare will pierce the depths of your soul

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mnk
10/24/25 5:23:53 PM
#158:


htaeD posted...
Cespin and Fennekin are female for me
But Fennekin is more often female than male I figured?

Naw, even Popplio/Primarina is 87.5% male.

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WazzupGenius00
10/24/25 6:27:54 PM
#159:


catesdb posted...
i'd love to have this spoiled for me if it's gonna waste a ton of my time
You need to beat a trainer who has six level 60+ Furfrou using a team of only Furfrou yourself. This is after four separate 1v1 Furfrou fights beforehand

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Chaeix
10/24/25 6:34:45 PM
#160:


who the fuck even wants one furfrou that's 60+ good lord

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Forceful_Dragon
10/24/25 6:46:54 PM
#161:


Oh wtf.

At least you can find some that are already close to that level in Wild Zone 19 but I don't understand why they would force you to run that team for a side mission.

I have finished the post credits side quests myself, but I haven't had much time to play today, I'll probably start taking care of that tonight.

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WazzupGenius00
10/24/25 7:32:51 PM
#162:


Chaeix posted...
who the fuck even wants one furfrou that's 60+ good lord
technically, all the people showing off their shiny legendaries on the GTS on Pokemon HOME

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Chaeix
10/24/25 7:58:22 PM
#163:


fair enough but unless you're being forced to...

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WazzupGenius00
10/24/25 8:29:13 PM
#164:


I am absolutely stocking up on level 100 Pharaoh trim Furfrou so that the moment this game becomes compatible with HOME I can snatch up some legendaries from annoying jerks who ruin GTS by asking for (previously) impossible shit

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Buffy_Summers
10/24/25 9:43:39 PM
#165:


Is there any point to the Taxis?
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Murphiroth
10/24/25 9:44:51 PM
#166:


WazzupGenius00 posted...
I am absolutely stocking up on level 100 Pharaoh trim Furfrou so that the moment this game becomes compatible with HOME I can snatch up some legendaries from annoying jerks who ruin GTS by asking for (previously) impossible shit

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WazzupGenius00
10/24/25 9:56:19 PM
#167:


Buffy_Summers posted...
Is there any point to the Taxis?
They can take you to places you haven't visited yet, unlike the map fast travel

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MZero
10/24/25 10:12:10 PM
#168:


htaeD posted...
Cespin and Fennekin are female for me
But Fennekin is more often female than male I figured?

Hmm I wonder if the ones from those side quests are gender locked. Did anyone get a male Chespin or Fennekin or female Froakie?
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WazzupGenius00
10/24/25 10:18:59 PM
#169:


anything that you don't catch by throwing a poke ball at it is predetermined from what I understand

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BlueCrystalTear
10/24/25 10:19:11 PM
#170:


BlueCrystalTear posted...
Also I caught an enemy trainer off guard and for some reason it said I was caught off guard. That glitch pissed me off. If I ordered an attack, there is a 0% chance I was caught off guard.
This happened even more hilariously.

I ordered a Bulldoze on an unsuspecting Electrike, and despite me one-shotting the thing, it still glitched and said I got caught off guard. By a thing that had LITERALLY FAINTED to a move I had commanded. WTF?

Just (still semi-early game) beat Vinnie to skip the ranks. I also do not regret doing all the exploring I did.

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Forceful_Dragon
10/24/25 10:52:38 PM
#171:


Yeah, I had the same, except instead of fainting the opposing Pokemon survived with a sliver, so I was "caught of guard" by a pokemon I had already 99% eliminated.

Definitely prefer having ranged options to initiate when possible.

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htaeD
10/25/25 8:53:13 AM
#172:


Btw screw ranked matches, I dont care to participate so I dont care to get Mega Greninja and the likes it seems

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Inviso
10/25/25 9:23:47 AM
#173:


Ranked matches are unbelievably easy. I'm not a big online multiplayer person, but I was able to get to Greninjite in under an hour.

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Forceful_Dragon
10/25/25 12:43:51 PM
#174:


I was waiting until I'd done almost everything else before I started on that.

Any tips in terms of team composition? Should it literally just be 3 mega Pokemon with good move coverage or do you not often get a chance to do a second mega evolution so other items are useful too?

Sound I bother resetting the EVs on alpha Pokemon so I'm not stuck with the full HP EVs?

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JackMan
10/25/25 12:50:48 PM
#175:


I did it this afternoon and unless youre planning to get A rank, you dont need to worry too much about team composition. Three megas is fine, you get to evolve a couple of times in a match. Even if you come fourth, youll almost always get points. Lots of starter Pokemon and Garchomps though right now, so I guess counters for those would be useful. Also moves that come out quickly are good, as youre often trying to hit Pokemon running away from you.

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mnk
10/25/25 1:09:54 PM
#176:


Forceful_Dragon posted...
I was waiting until I'd done almost everything else before I started on that.

Any tips in terms of team composition? Should it literally just be 3 mega Pokemon with good move coverage or do you not often get a chance to do a second mega evolution so other items are useful too?

Sound I bother resetting the EVs on alpha Pokemon so I'm not stuck with the full HP EVs?

Yes to Megas. You should have multiple Megas just so you can adjust to what you're facing. The moves you want to focus on are things that can hit multiple Pokemon at once, quick moves for fast KO sniping, and/or moves that can follow the opponent and thus are not easily dodgeable.

Other things like Flip Turn/U-Turn/Volt Switch are great for making a hit and then protecting your Pokemon from counter attacks. Toxic is also a good one because you'll get credit for it if the status lands the KO. Hazard moves like Spikes/Stealth Rock/Whirlpool/Fire Spin also have good utility if you can throw them up where multiple opponents are congregated.

Try to avoid moves that have slow animations, since you'll either be a sitting duck or they give other players time to steal your KOs. Bigger Alphas are fun to look at, but they have bigger hitboxes and can also miss smaller opponents that are close up because their attacks just fly right over them, so not the best for competitive viability.

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tazzyboyishere
10/25/25 1:12:29 PM
#177:


JonThePenguin posted...
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/9/918a5eb7.jpg
I jut beat it last night and there is no fucking way this isn't a troll post

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htaeD
10/25/25 1:14:49 PM
#178:


Ohey my first full odds shiny for this game
Pansear
Neat, since its one I could not have gotten in the last 2 gens

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MZero
10/25/25 1:18:53 PM
#179:


I'm up to 30 hours or so and just got Rank D
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Chaeix
10/25/25 1:37:49 PM
#180:


tazzyboyishere posted...
I jut beat it last night and there is no fucking way this isn't a troll post
i just took it as the post ruining serebiis credibility on what a good story is since i think its unfortunately not sarcasm

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Hbthebattle
10/25/25 4:16:11 PM
#181:


https://x.com/THATSAplusONE/status/1981717410651459786

Garchomp's currently the number one so have something with an ice move

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Chaeix
10/25/25 4:39:32 PM
#182:


mega malamar stonks in shambles

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mnk
10/25/25 4:58:41 PM
#183:


Regular Scizor and Sableye over their Megas?

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WazzupGenius00
10/25/25 6:36:24 PM
#184:


I hate this fucking Froakie on the obelisk. He sees me even if Im crouching in the tall grass, he sees me even if Im behind a tall bush. And the Falinks are mad as hell so you basically need to knock them all out first if you dont wanna be fucked with when sneaking up

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Forceful_Dragon
10/25/25 6:40:09 PM
#185:


I found that you can reach the grass right next to the obelisk if you run as soon as it turns around. Crouched there it won't see you so your can hard save and compete your catch.

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Forceful_Dragon
10/25/25 6:43:40 PM
#186:


Currently just need 2 more Dratini, 3 beldum, 3 goomy and zygarde to compete my living dex for ZA. I wish I'd looked up goomy earlier so I could have been checking for spawns every time it was raining

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ctesjbuvf
10/25/25 7:20:17 PM
#187:


I agree that the skip from V to F was disappointing. On the other hand I'm not sure it wouldn't have felt too repetitive if not.

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XIII_Rocks
10/25/25 9:24:49 PM
#188:


Beat it tonight

The finale definitely ruled but like, by Pokemon standards. It's not ME2. I did get sad at AZ's death, though weird that it was off-screen. It's very rare in Pokemon. Is he the highest-profile character to ever die in the series?

Still got a few things to do. But it looks like when I get Zygarde I'll have a full dex. Looking for a living dex after that, better for the eventual HOME transfer.

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UshiromiyaEva
10/25/25 9:49:40 PM
#189:


I don't know where I am as far as total progress, but I've just recently unlocked Mega evolution. So far I am enjoying this game more than Arceus to a pretty significant degree. Just feels like everything about it is way better.

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BlueCrystalTear
10/25/25 10:21:12 PM
#190:


Just thought to use my free trial for NSO before buying a 1-year subscription.

Got 2nd in my first Royale and immediately jumped to rank V. Got 2nd again my second time (there was a guy who was OP) and am now rank S. Team is Heracross, Starmie, Absol.

Yeah, this isn't quite as difficult as I'd anticipated, lol.

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JackMan
10/26/25 6:25:04 AM
#191:


Apparently if you mega evolve your Pokemon before doing a side quest that requires one, theyll stay mega evolved.

*Late game side quest spoilers*
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/7/70469ced.jpg

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XIII_Rocks
10/26/25 6:39:14 AM
#192:


JackMan posted...
Apparently if you mega evolve your Pokemon before doing a side quest that requires one, theyll stay mega evolved.

*Late game side quest spoilers*
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/7/70469ced.jpg



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XIII_Rocks
10/26/25 6:47:41 AM
#193:


In that vein - I think it's worth pointing out, and maybe I'm just easily amused, but this is probably the funniest Pokemon game

Like some of the sidequests are fully unhinged e.g. that Starmie one or the Litwick one, basically everything Jacinthe does cracks me up (including giving Zygarde a place in the tournament and it having its own picture), even the bit with Floette using Light of Ruin right at the start and the trainers' faces. Also various random NPCs around the city are having mental breakdowns

Obviously not all the comedy hits but it works more than it doesn't I'd say.

Also: if it ain't broke, don't fix it with Yveltal and Xerneas' theme. I didn't know if i wanted it changed, but ultimately ok with it staying the same.


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ctesjbuvf
10/26/25 7:13:47 AM
#194:


Forceful_Dragon posted...
Currently just need 2 more Dratini, 3 beldum, 3 goomy and zygarde to compete my living dex for ZA. I wish I'd looked up goomy earlier so I could have been checking for spawns every time it was raining

I looked it up when you said this and it sounds like it becomes much more easily avaiable at a later time?

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JackMan
10/26/25 10:06:08 AM
#195:


Hit credits. Games good, not great. I enjoyed it more as it went on for sure. Main complaints are that Lumiose City isnt interesting enough to be the main focus of the game and theres some noticeable jankiness and cost cutting, but the story is decent, the characters are great and the combats fun for what it is. So eh. Pokdex is also a little anaemic, but I got burned out completing LAs so Im fine with that. Would have been nice to have more returning characters though.

Gamefreak just need to get better fundamentally as a developer. They keep having these ideas for ambitious new mechanics (the wild zone, open world, a game set in a single city) but not the time and resources to actually make it work properly. Its just frustrating to enjoy the game, but constantly be aware about how much better it could have been. And getting extra time is unlikely (gotta churn out that merch) so they have to improve to manage with the time allowed.

Im still undecided on the DLC. The cost is bit much, but I guess it depends on how much they add, so will wait for reviews.

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Forceful_Dragon
10/26/25 12:17:09 PM
#196:


ctesjbuvf posted...
I looked it up when you said this and it sounds like it becomes much more easily avaiable at a later time?

Oh? Because I looked it up too and basically just found "keep resting at a bench until it rains" which takes a lot longer than you would think if your luck is bad. It took me about 15 minutes to force rain once, I found 2 goomy before the rain stopped and now I need to force it for one more. I land one alpha though, so that was nice

Edit: evidently there is a sewer spawn that I was missing, guess I'll try that when I get home from church

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WazzupGenius00
10/27/25 12:51:16 AM
#197:


Finished side mission 119, which was good for a laugh to go out on. Will check back in once next online season starts

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notdave
10/27/25 1:06:57 AM
#198:


I wish I was enjoying this game more. The setting just seems so bland and poorly designed. I found catching and exploring a lot more fun in Arceus.
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Forceful_Dragon
10/27/25 2:05:13 AM
#199:


I'll see how I feel I've I've tidied up Mabel's quests. I'm still catching a variety of things to complete the catch 50 X Type and im chipping away at the 1000 battles. My Infinite Royale streak is at 7 so I still have a ways to go before I'm done with the important part of that.

Currently I'm quite pleased with the busywork, but I could definitely see that changing when I run out of progression tasks and can really only shiny hunt.

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htaeD
10/27/25 6:20:27 AM
#200:


Second shiny already
Bunnelby
It was taunting me with its sparkling noises as I went shopping and hid itself on the rooftop of the mall.
Good thing shinies dont reset during night time (or even story quests somehow?) Because it took me that long to find it

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XIII_Rocks
10/27/25 6:21:55 AM
#201:


Living dex done.

Just looking for the screws and grinding the ZA royale

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