Author Topic: Pokeman thread (Read 147894 times)

Bananamatic · « **on:** November 21, 2009, 02:55:57 PM »

Since the CPMC one got archived, why not start one here.

Anyways, to start it off, I'm building a battle tower/Stadium 2 team in Crystal.
Thought about this:
Typhlosion: Leftovers/something else?
Flamethrower
Thunderpunch
Quick Attack
Something else....but what? Protect? Preferably something I don't have to breed for. Also no duplicate TMs, so no EQ.

Tauros: Not sure about the item.
Return
Earthquake
Rest
Sleep Talk

Probably not changing this one.

Finally, thought about Golduck but decided for Lapras as Golduck can't learn Psychic in G/S/C.

Lapras: Not sure about the item, probably the wake-up berry if I go for sleep or lefties if not.
Surf
Ice Beam
Psychic
Either Rest or Thunderbolt. Not sure here, as Typhlosion can't really be used against Water types.

I've used Marriland's stat calculator to figure out the rough stat range and restarted until I've got decent IVs in the stats I'll want on these pokes. I'll boost the key stats with calcium/etc. after I can access E4 and defeat them easily.

I could probably use just these 3 for Stadium 2 Gym Leader Castle as I'll have a decent type coverage I guess.

Any other advice? Also inb4 Snorlax/Suicune. No need to go OU against the AI :V

Prody · « **Reply #1 on:** November 21, 2009, 02:58:40 PM »

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Movesets and stuff

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Rikter · « **Reply #2 on:** November 21, 2009, 03:10:51 PM »

Oh yeah I need to make a Mono Type team that I picked from at random.

I can't say which type due to one of the people who I'm going to play against is doing the same and no one in that group knows who has what type. But one person lurks here.

I'm surprised that got Ls'ed.

Bananamatic · « **Reply #3 on:** November 21, 2009, 03:39:33 PM »

Quote from: Prody on November 21, 2009, 02:58:40 PM

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I've looked, but they have more competitive than casual movesets and more than 1 resttalker/2 EQ tms are kind of.....impossible to get :V

I know, the forums....I'm going to be honest and I'll just admit that I'm too lazy to register.

Chaotic Phoenixma · « **Reply #4 on:** November 21, 2009, 05:53:58 PM »

Can't you just trade back to R/B/Y to get the moves for ones that are possible?

I'm considering starting the Ultimate Monotype challenge. Not sure which type or types. It's possible I could just start 2 just because I want to do more than just one.

Bananamatic · « **Reply #5 on:** November 21, 2009, 05:57:00 PM »

Quote from: Enigma on November 21, 2009, 05:53:58 PM

Can't you just trade back to R/B/Y to get the moves for ones that are possible?

I'm considering starting the Ultimate Monotype challenge. Not sure which type or types. It's possible I could just start 2 just because I want to do more than just one.

Gold/Silver are out of batteries and Yellow is pretty much screwed up since it keeps crashing.
Also Crystal was the only game I've got at launch, so it might die soon as well.

Suikama · « **Reply #6 on:** November 21, 2009, 06:41:25 PM »

Isn't there a duplication bug in Crystal? :V

Bananamatic · « **Reply #7 on:** November 21, 2009, 06:59:50 PM »

Quote from: Suikama on November 21, 2009, 06:41:25 PM

Isn't there a duplication bug in Crystal? :V

I don't feel like taking any risks....I've had my Silver wiped before as a kid and I've cried. Lv100 Typhlosion, gone ;_;
Maybe I should go test Typhlosion's HP....I might have Grass or Water. Or something which deals with these ground/rock types as Typhlosion isn't exactly physically based.

EDIT: It's Thunder. Meh.

Kuma · « **Reply #8 on:** November 21, 2009, 07:35:20 PM »

I keep haveing dreams about buying Soul Silver, is that weird?

Rikter · « **Reply #9 on:** November 21, 2009, 11:34:20 PM »

Quote from: AnaloKuma on November 21, 2009, 07:35:20 PM

I keep haveing dreams about buying Soul Silver, is that weird?

No.

Anyways I got myself a used copy of Pokemon Emerald today.

It has quite a few of the end game Pokemon still on it for me to transfer to my Pearl Version.

I need to go and catch the Regi's in it though...

Also Walimer Scares me it looks creepy.

Bananamatic · « **Reply #10 on:** November 21, 2009, 11:38:36 PM »

Wish I could find a GBA pokemon game around here. They are so rare around here...still, that GBA was worth it, even if only for the backlight :V

Actually....I only want Persona 4 for xmas....guess I could get an overpriced copy of R/S with it :V

Rikter · « **Reply #11 on:** November 22, 2009, 12:05:53 AM »

Yeah the prices on the GBA games are ridiculous I was amazed I found a Fire Red for 15 bucks.

Nine West · « **Reply #12 on:** November 22, 2009, 10:25:05 AM »

A not-so-far Gamestop in my area has two used copies of each versions of the GBA games for $15. All of them, including Mystery Dungeon Red and Pinball: R&S.

I only own Emerald. Dohoho. :V

Bananamatic · « **Reply #13 on:** November 22, 2009, 03:40:12 PM »

Quote from: Prody on November 21, 2009, 02:58:40 PM

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Smogon G/S/C is pretty damn inactive, over 12 hours and no reply :V

BoLaD · « **Reply #14 on:** November 22, 2009, 06:21:50 PM »

I bet I'm the only person on this forum that does not own any copy of any pokemon game. I bet I'm also the only person on this forum that does not wish to own any copy of the game because I do not want to play them.

Drake · « **Reply #15 on:** November 22, 2009, 06:33:54 PM »

I'm pretty sure saying "I don't want to play Pokemon" and "I have never played one" at the same kind of tells people that you really have no reason, and you are a gigantic idiot. Please elaborate.

Rikter · « **Reply #16 on:** November 22, 2009, 07:09:08 PM »

I hate the Safari Zone... It's so annoying it takes me quite awhile to find A Miltank and it Flees first thing...

And then theres Latias which I'm not even sure how I managed to encounter twice since I got Emerald yesterday. Only reason I didn't catch it is because the Master Ball seems to have been wasted on Rayquaza. Also Regirock can magically break out of every single Ultra Ball I throw at him while he's at 1 HP and Asleep. He also manages to expend EVERY SINGLE USE OF HIS ATTACKS AND THEN HE KILLS HIMSELF WITH STRUGGLE!...

Drake · « **Reply #17 on:** November 22, 2009, 07:27:16 PM »

Use Ultra Balls only up to thirty turns, then switch to Timer Balls.

Rikter · « **Reply #18 on:** November 22, 2009, 07:55:59 PM »

Quote from: Drake on November 22, 2009, 07:27:16 PM

Timer Balls

...I am an idiot for forgetting about those...

Bananamatic · « **Reply #19 on:** November 22, 2009, 08:25:36 PM »

I've wasted 70 balls trying to catch Suicune.
There are easier to get water HM slaves :V

Nine West · « **Reply #20 on:** November 22, 2009, 08:27:26 PM »

Quote from: Bananamatic on November 22, 2009, 08:25:36 PM

Suicune

Quote from: Bananamatic on November 22, 2009, 08:25:36 PM

water HM slave

What.

BoLaD · « **Reply #21 on:** November 22, 2009, 08:34:10 PM »

Quote from: Drake on November 22, 2009, 06:33:54 PM

I'm pretty sure saying "I don't want to play Pokemon" and "I have never played one" at the same kind of tells people that you really have no reason, and you are a gigantic idiot. Please elaborate.

By I never owned one, I mean I never bought one. My brother has bought them (almost every single one) and I have played them. I didn't find them any fun, so I don't bother with them anymore. Sorry I didn't elaborate.

Drake · « **Reply #22 on:** November 22, 2009, 08:46:54 PM »

Quote from: Nwbi on November 22, 2009, 08:27:26 PM

What.

you best be talkin' about surf

Bananamatic · « **Reply #23 on:** November 22, 2009, 09:04:53 PM »

Quote from: Nwbi on November 22, 2009, 08:27:26 PM

What.

What is a Suicune?
A miserable little pile of OU!

FUCK YEAH

Also, does EV calculation work differently for G/S/C? I only know that you can max everything, so I've drugged my pokes with crap to the max to see how good they are according to a D/P stat calc....and some of them apparently have negative IVs.

I assume that pokes have different stat potential in 2nd gen compared to 3rd/4th?

LHCling · « **Reply #24 on:** November 22, 2009, 09:08:34 PM »

Drugs are "capped" to 100 EVs out of the possible ~~252~~ 255.

Bananamatic · « **Reply #25 on:** November 22, 2009, 09:51:42 PM »

Quote from: Baity on November 22, 2009, 09:08:34 PM

Drugs are "capped" to 100 EVs out of the possible ~~252~~ 255.

I've read that G/S/C works differently, same RBY - you can max everything, and it isn't 255 but 65,536 - and it gets added after every pokemon defeated based on it's basic values.

Vitamins stop working at 25600 EV.
Now I need to figure out a place with lots of Abras or something.

Tauros could abuse route 34 with Super Rod, as 70% of the time it's a Krabby or a Kingler.

Then again, do I really need to go on a Krabby slaughterfest when it's Stadium 2 and not the World Championship?
Makes me wonder how much do the R/S/E and D/P/P players have it easier.
Drug it with stuff, equip Macho Brace, brofist somebody for Pokerus and you are done in an hour or so.

But no, I have to slaughter FOUR HUNDRED KRABBIES.
GODDAMNIT

LHCling · « **Reply #26 on:** November 22, 2009, 09:57:12 PM »

G/S/C and R/B/Y do work differently. I probably should've mentioned that I've only played 3rd gen+. I do recall stat calculation being different or something though; don't

:V

LHCling · « **Reply #27 on:** November 22, 2009, 09:57:23 PM »

Quote from: Baity on November 22, 2009, 09:57:12 PM

G/S/C and R/B/Y do work differently. I probably should've mentioned that I've only played 3rd gen+. I do recall stat calculation being different or something though; don't quote me on that.

:V

EDIT: Motherfucking quote button

Rikter · « **Reply #28 on:** November 22, 2009, 09:59:16 PM »

Okay I almost caught everything in Emeralds Safari Zone. I just need Phanpy and Herracross.

If I manage to get that done tonight should I get the Evo's listed in the Dex Or go after more Legendary's?

Bananamatic · « **Reply #29 on:** November 22, 2009, 10:11:36 PM »

Is Heracross just as annoying to get as in G/S/C?

And screw killing Krabbies. I'll just dump the vitamins on them and I'm done.

Seriously, is D/P team building just getting the right IVs, moves and nature(which is the long part I believe), then spend a few hours EV training and you are done?