6th Gen X/Y Quick Q&A (Read First Post)

[Hikamaru]

I first heard about this change when I was following all those spoilers getting leaked, and yeah it's a pretty interesting niche to set Poison-types apart, giving the move a No Guard-like effect when used by a Poison-type.

In fact, it's actually shown in action in this Marriland Pokemon X video, at 6:48 he commands his Sylveon to use Dig and while in its underground phase the opponent's Garbodor uses Toxic on it and it successfully affects Sylveon:

Spoiler:

 

[Banned]

Breeding with a Ditto for hidden abilities (Protean is a Hidden Ability) only has a 20% chance of passing down the ability. This is with males. Ditto+female=0% chance of babies with HA, iirc.

That changed this generation. Females now have a 60% chance of passing down their Hidden Ability regardless of the other Pokemon (including Ditto).

 

[PlatinumDude]

To sum up what the other people above me said, Toxic never misses when used by Poison Pokemon, even during semi-invulnerable turns.

 

[Mr.Eeveelutions]

To sum up what the other people above me said, Toxic never misses when used by Poison Pokemon, even during semi-invulnerable turns.

But still, to hit a pokemon that is flying and not technically on the battle field (moves like surf hit the whole field and has no effect on pokemon that are using Fly) is a little OP. If a move like surf or earthquake (wouldn't affect flying types...) would miss then why should Toxic hit? I think this should change for future generations...

Dodo Hunter...

 

[Jakeremix]

But still, to hit a pokemon that is flying and not technically on the battle field (moves like surf hit the whole field and has no effect on pokemon that are using Fly) is a little OP. If a move like surf or earthquake (wouldn't affect flying types...) would miss then why should Toxic hit? I think this should change for future generations...

Dodo Hunter...

It's not OP when two turn moves are barely even used in the first place.

 

[Hiatus]

But still, to hit a pokemon that is flying and not technically on the battle field (moves like surf hit the whole field and has no effect on pokemon that are using Fly) is a little OP. If a move like surf or earthquake (wouldn't affect flying types...) would miss then why should Toxic hit? I think this should change for future generations...

Dodo Hunter...

Maybe poison-types have ability to spray Toxic into the air? That way, I don't really see how it would miss, whether the opponent's on the ground or in sky. If you ask, this does make sense. d:

 

[charizardismyfavorite]

pokemon x and pokerus

All my pokemon have the pokerus virus as i intentionally gave it to all, now some of these pokemon have completed their ev training, will that matter? Do I need to use a reset bag or will I still gain ev points according to what i defeat in battle? thanks

 

[dogtree]

evole pokmon change only look or come with new moves?

 

[Sun]

evole pokmon change only look or come with new moves?

Some Pokémon will learn a new move (or even two or more) upon evolving, for example like Chimchar when it evolves into Monferno at Level 14, it will learn Mach Punch.

 

[PlatinumDude]

All my pokemon have the pokerus virus as i intentionally gave it to all, now some of these pokemon have completed their ev training, will that matter? Do I need to use a reset bag or will I still gain ev points according to what i defeat in battle? thanks

The effects of Pokerus linger even if the virus wears off after a few days. so if you were to clear away a Pokemon's EVs, they'll still get the doubled EVs in battle. When a Pokemon with maxed EVs gets Pokerus, it makes no difference at all.

evole pokmon change only look or come with new moves?

All Pokemon that can evolve change appearance when they do evolve. Some Pokemon learn new moves upon evolving at their evolutionary level; for instance, when Mudkip evolves at level 16, it learns Mud Shot after evolving into Marshtomp.

 

[Sun]

All my pokemon have the pokerus virus as i intentionally gave it to all, now some of these pokemon have completed their ev training, will that matter? Do I need to use a reset bag or will I still gain ev points according to what i defeat in battle? thanks

You will still gain double EV points exactly like during your Pokemon was infected with Pokérus. You do not have to do anything, just keep training/battling like always. :)

 

[charizardismyfavorite]

You will still gain double EV points exactly like during your Pokemon was infected with Pokérus. You do not have to do anything, just keep training/battling like always. :)

thanks, also i must battle hoardes according to their categories if i want a rise in those specific categories such as the hoarde of weepinbell which provides a boost in attack?

 

[dogtree]

does Individual value mean a lot when it come to online battle?
does Individual value matter more than Effort vale when it come to online battle?

 

[Hiatus]

IVs do matter, but they're not really as important. EVs make significant amount of changes to your Pokémon's stats. IVs raises them, too, but they're just not very noticeable, unfortunately. :(

 

[dogtree]

IV cant be changed. EV can be changed is that correct?

 

[Hiatus]

Yup, that's correct. You could set EVs back to zero by using either Perilous Soup (which could be bought from Juice Shoppe, I think) or Rest Bag in Super Training. :]

 

[XpokeX]

Ok guys,i just got a cottonee in the GTS
-memento
-beat up
-encore
-switcheroo

So I want to make it competitive,should I turn it offensive or defensive?Where should the IVs be in?What EV spread?suggest a moveset? Thnx a lot :) sorry for the many questions

 

[Chocolate™]

IV cant be changed. EV can be changed is that correct?

That's right IVs are like genes which cannot be changed. EVs however can be reset using a Reset Bag in Super training.

 

[PlatinumDude]

Ok guys,i just got a cottonee in the GTS
-memento
-beat up
-encore
-switcheroo

So I want to make it competitive,should I turn it offensive or defensive?Where should the IVs be in?What EV spread?suggest a moveset? Thnx a lot :) sorry for the many questions

Defensive. Whimsicott is too weak offensively. Beat Up only sees use in double formats, where Whimsicott can use Beat Up on Terrakion and increase its Attack for each hit thanks to Justified:
-U-turn
-Memento
-Encore
-Stun Spore/Tailwind
Nature: Impish
EVs: 252 HP/252 Def/4 SDef
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Prankster

IVs can't be changed, unfortunately.

 

[Rainsparks]

Shiny Articuno, can I use it?

I won a giveaway for a shiny Japanese articuno, btw which is from sinnoh.


The Articuno has above average stats, best in... attack. :( But no 0 iv's


It is calm nature, which is good. Can I use this Articuno? Any ev or moveset idea are welcome!


And btw, they really need to make a way for the Japanese name to be English... even if it doesn't evolve.