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dragonfire5000 from Where gods fear to tread Since: Jan, 2001
#182076: Nov 10th 2020 at 5:36:31 PM

I'd like to see an Unown form that's basically the Demon Tide from Kingdom Hearts. Get Yoko Shimomura to compose a leitmotif for them as well, while I'm dreaming of things I'd like to see.

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ultimatepheer Since: Mar, 2011
#182077: Nov 10th 2020 at 7:24:42 PM

Has it really been SEVEN YEARS since X and Y came out?

Damn, I feel OLD now. And I'm only two years older than the entire franchise.

Eriorguez Since: Jun, 2009
#182078: Nov 10th 2020 at 7:40:46 PM

XY's release is halfway between the present day and the Japanese release of DP.

...

And the European release of BW is halfway between the present day and the European release of GS. While B 2 W 2 is halfway between the present and FRLG. And HGSS is halfway between the present and the release of RB.

FUUUCK, I'm old.

Malady (X-Troper)
#182079: Nov 10th 2020 at 7:55:01 PM

Is it said anywhere in-game that status effects affect stats? Like Paralysis halves Speed?

Or is that another Guide Dang It!?

Edited by Malady on Nov 10th 2020 at 7:55:22 AM

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#182080: Nov 10th 2020 at 8:12:10 PM

Back on the megas/evolutions thing, ...I don't see what's wrong with giving a regular pokemon a BST of 590? I mean, yeah, it's not done, but from a balance perspective it should be fine when you've already got pseudos and legendaries running around in legal formats

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#182081: Nov 10th 2020 at 8:45:25 PM

Well you just said it. Megas are basically on par with legendary pokemon. giving that to normal evolutions not only screams power creep, but also makes the legends a bit lamer in comparison

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#182082: Nov 10th 2020 at 11:33:16 PM


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alekos23 Since: Mar, 2013
#182083: Nov 11th 2020 at 12:15:18 AM

For status, I think it's just Paralysis cutting Speed and Burn cutting Attack?

Malady (X-Troper)
#182084: Nov 11th 2020 at 2:48:17 AM

Yah, but is it said anywhere in-game or in the manuals?

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lalalei2001 Since: Oct, 2009
#182085: Nov 11th 2020 at 2:49:09 AM

I think it might be said in the Pokemon School buildings no one goes to.

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Eriorguez Since: Jun, 2009
#182086: Nov 11th 2020 at 3:37:11 AM

Yup, Pokemon Schools ALWAYS mention it.

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#182087: Nov 11th 2020 at 9:41:46 PM

Is there any other post-game content after Rainbow Rocket?

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Vertigo_High Since: May, 2010
#182088: Nov 11th 2020 at 10:07:23 PM

the other half of poni + battle tree, ultra wormhole hunting, battle agency, and a few sidequests mainly.

wanderlustwarrior Role Model from Where Gods Belong Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
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#182089: Nov 11th 2020 at 10:14:01 PM

Anyone else got a Pokemon line that contains one of your favorite Pokemon, but the one you like the most isn't the final form? For me, there's:

  • Graveler (my only random shiny)
  • Scyther (my favorite Pokemon)
  • Dewott (my favorite stage of any starter)
I've got a lot of other lines where I definitely prefer the/an earlier stage(s) (such as Nidorino and Lairon for their body type), but those are my tops.

...I just realized I pronounce Smogon wrong in my head all the time. It's likely "Smog-on", given it's named for the Weezing line's Japanese name relating to "smog", but I still hear it as "Smo-gon".

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SapphireBlue Since: Jan, 2001
#182090: Nov 11th 2020 at 10:15:51 PM

My favorite Pokémon is Dragonair, so yes. :P

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#182091: Nov 11th 2020 at 10:20:10 PM

I genuinely like Pikachu the most out of its line.

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lalalei2001 Since: Oct, 2009
#182092: Nov 11th 2020 at 10:28:36 PM

My favorite is Clefairy!

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Vertigo_High Since: May, 2010
#182093: Nov 11th 2020 at 10:39:18 PM

[up]Aww

Uhh I'm not sure TBH. Majority of my favorites are fully evolved.

It's not a favorite but I prefer chespin over its evos by far. Oh here's one, Helioptile over Heliolisk. Ah and Mareanie over Toxapex though I still like Toxapex. Mareanie is cuter and has more charm though.

Edited by Vertigo_High on Nov 11th 2020 at 10:43:14 AM

MileRun Since: Jan, 2001
#182094: Nov 11th 2020 at 10:40:33 PM

In terms of design, I prefer:

  • Poliwhirl over Poliwrath
  • Haunter over Gengar
  • Dragonair over Dragonite
  • Quilava over Typhlosion
  • Grovyle over Sceptile
  • Metang over Metagross
  • Rhydon over Rhyperior
  • Axew and Fraxure over Haxorus
  • Pumpkaboo over Gourgeist

There's probably a bunch more, but these are the main ones that come to mind.

wanderlustwarrior Role Model from Where Gods Belong Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
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#182095: Nov 11th 2020 at 10:45:53 PM

[up]Half of those were on my list of "I definitely prefer the middle stage, but it's not a top favorite". Especially Haunter. Maybe it's the Indigo League episode getting to me, but something about Haunter just feels like a winning design.

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Vertigo_High Since: May, 2010
#182096: Nov 11th 2020 at 10:50:02 PM

When I was little gastly used to be my favorite out of the line but over time Gengar's cheshire grin won him for me.

I remember one I forgot: Teddiursa is so much more appealing than Ursaring.

Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#182097: Nov 11th 2020 at 10:53:19 PM

I sorta prefer Vibrava over Flygon, for actually resembling an antlion adult, but I've grown more appreciative of Flygon's mixture of insectoid and draconic design elements over time.

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#182098: Nov 11th 2020 at 10:59:40 PM

Braixen is better than Delphox.

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Vertigo_High Since: May, 2010
#182099: Nov 11th 2020 at 11:11:37 PM

[up]I get it but I disagree somewhat, delphox is underrated and gets too much hate. I kind of like them both the same amount. I think do think Braixen has better colors and a better 3D model though.

Edited by Vertigo_High on Nov 11th 2020 at 11:12:30 AM

lalalei2001 Since: Oct, 2009
#182100: Nov 11th 2020 at 11:21:09 PM

Haunter is so cute. its ears remind me of a cat. x3

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