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Pokémon Gaming Central

For topics that aren't necessarily restricted to one game, Pokémon Gaming Central ranges from comparing and contrasting the differences in the gaming generations to discussing the gaming franchise as a whole.

Section Staff: colours, Sydian

Pokémon Gaming Rules [Updated September 30th]

Sheep, Oct 2016: Pokémon Gaming RulesWelcome to the guidelines for our Pokémon Gaming forums! This includes the Previous Generations forum and Pokémon Gaming Central. Know that once you've read through these, you're good to post in all of those as long as your posts...

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Started by Sheep

Do you consider tool assisted RNG abuse cheating?

ZeoStar, May 15: Somewhat, yes. If you were playing a board game with others, and started doing things that weren't intended, you would be called out for cheating. Even in speedruns, there's separate categories for manipulating RNG. It's not cheating in the sense...

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Started by yamibakura95

I need your suggestion

Sydian, May 15: ^ lol suggesting conquest also just reminded me, if you have the gamecube games either colosseum or gale of darkness, you could do a no purification run. challenge yourself to snag all the pokemon within the game, however no purifying them is...

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Started by CrazyKriss

What games do you own?

ReKoil, May 14: It would be faster for me to list the ones I don't own for the mainline games: -Red (I never had a GBC, so:) -Silver -Gold -Crystal -Platinum -Let's Go Pikachu.

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Started by Sheep

Chokepoints

ReKoil, May 14: Ultra Necrozma in USUM caught me off guard the first time. It kept wrecking all my mons in 1 hit. Luckily one of em was a poison type and on my 3rd attempt I just toxiced it and stalled with revives till it went down xD I saved right before...

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Started by InsaneBlathers

invent your own pokeball!

Sheep, May 14: This is really cute, but gosh I'd hate to use it and then eventually end up wanting to evolve the Pokémon. Woops. It would be cool to have balls that have higher catch rates for each type, and I can see them being the standard color of that type...

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Started by Flowerchild

Do you think we'll ever get a game with all regions?

Maserati777, May 10: They could add a train or some kind of flying feature between regions in terms of it being too far to walk. Also for me it would need to be open world and battling gyms would be a side quest and not required to move on.

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Started by Sheep

Do you keep/collect the game boxes?

Pichu, May 7: Yeah, I always go physical and keep the boxes. I have all of mine still :)

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Started by Sheep

Article

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire PAL Carts Experiencing Issues

Copies of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire have suddenly stopped working en masse. Make sure to get everything backed up whilst you can!
Nah, May 7: It covers more than Europe, but yes, (North) American cartridges are not part of PAL.

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Started by Rabinov

Do have any gender imbalances in your playthroughs?

pokemon fan person, May 6: yes, but only in my pokemon shield playthrough

13 276

Started by PageEmperor

Event

Path to Becoming a Champion!

(3 pages)

Devalue, May 5: Understandable. Realized the difficulty of crafting good questions when attempting to answer them. Fits one Pokemon/ability so perfectly...until hearing the reasoning for something else.

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Started by Sydian

a pokemon game without... plot?

Rabinov, May 5: Yeah the problem is that, minus Black & White, Pokémon's plot is kinda trash really. It's extremely simple, strictly formulaic and lends almost nothing to the game itself. It does however at least steer you in the right direction; I feel that it...

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Started by colours

If you could change any Pokemon's ability, which one would you change?

Rabinov, May 5: Wow I expected more people to just go completely wild and give mons broken Abilities. Minus the obvious Rotom-Fan blunder, I think giving Blastoise a better HA would be nice. Venusaur gets a good option in Chlorophyll and Charizard in Solar Power...

22 1,645

Started by Ageha1304

share with me your old save file

Sydian, Apr 30: hey friend, unfortunately, i don't think anyone is going to be able to do that. while there is technically no rule against sharing save files, it's still a little iffy for me to leave this open, so i'm afraid i'll have to close it. i highly...

1 113

Started by EXtendedNotPlus

The National Dex

PageEmperor, Apr 30: I think it’s EXTREMELY unreasonable to expect Legends to have a National dex available. If it takes place in the past, then chances are many creatures probably would have not been discovered yet unless they retcon a bunch of stuff.

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Started by Dawn

What main series Pokémon game do you think is the easiest?

(2 pages)

PageEmperor, Apr 30: XY and the original SM.

25 990

Started by Sheep

What pokemon deserves a stat buff?

Palamon, Apr 22: I'd increase Sunflora's Special defense by 25 points so its stats are an even 450. I think this would really benefit this Pokemon, at least a little.

11 368

Started by Poketypes

Spinoff

Unpopular Mystery Dungeon opinions

ZeoStar, Apr 21: I posted way back in September, and this was bumped so i'll write in another. I would have been okay with them skipping the original mystery dungeon and just giving explorers of sky the remake. I think the original had the weakest story.

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Started by PageEmperor

Gyms or trials

Meganium, Apr 20: I never understood the concept of trials. I was so used to running into some badass trainer with crazy-leveled Pokemon and earning badges on the go. Which is why Sun/Moon and Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon were not my favorite games... Sign me up for gym...

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Started by Sheep

Have you ever went through a game using only one Pokémon?

AquaNinja99, Apr 15: No, but there is a fangame called Soulstones ( great, great, great, great game, their fangame is on the fangame showcase forum here ), and 2 people have been playing the game so much times with monoruns, mono types, speedruns and one time, someone...

13 429

Started by Sheep

News

Enjoy over 6 minutes of New Pokémon Snap footage

bobandbill, Apr 15: English trailer added to the article. Seems the same, pretty much. Classic TPCi...

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Started by bobandbill

Think i might have been scammed

Sydian, Apr 14: the game label not having that metallic sheen to it is the big giveaway, unfortunately. sorry that happened to you, friend.

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Started by Phoox

What direction would you like to see future games take?

SawkTheWarrior, Apr 13: Well, for one thing making there be a bit more story would be nice, as well as making a few new types. Maybe something like Air or Light would be cool.

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Started by AussieJimmy

Remakes vs originals

Phoox, Apr 13: I think i prefer FRLG compared to the originals. I don't think the originals are unplayable but the GBA remakes are more fun i think, plus having the option to migrate your pokemon is always in the back of my mind as well as the battery going dry on...

16 1,357

Started by Sheep

What's the most pointless thing you've done in game?

Sheep, Apr 12: got a good chuckle out of this lol, I'd be too attached to restart but doing it immediately after is funny! Came here again to say that I went through all of Gold with just Unown, again when I was like 13. My friend and I loved training weak,...

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Started by AussieJimmy

Which player character had the best outfit?

Bellsprout, Apr 9: I always thought Leaf from Fr/Lg dressed really cute/casual. Otherwise maybe Serena. Out of the males either Red or Lucas.

14 1,647

Started by Roni

Your Current Team

(4 pages)

Megan, Apr 9: Platinum (7 badges in): - Bronzong (Lvl 43) - Floatzel (Lvl 43) - Gardevoir (Lvl 43) - Gastrodon (Lvl 43) - Staraptor (Lvl 45) - Infernape (Lvl 45) Grinding in this game is so slow...I'd actually be around 40-42 but I grinded a couple hours...

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Started by Captain Typhlosion

Say the level cap didn't exist or was 1000 instead

SawkTheWarrior, Apr 8: Competitive pokemon would EXPlode (see what i did there?) and people would spend days at a time training a Tyranitar up to like level 500 and stuff.

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Started by Palamon

Dual Type and/or Themed Gyms: Opinions and what yours would be?

Devalue, Apr 8: 1. Would be okay with them. Likes monotype gyms still, however. Manages to put up a fight (sometimes), despite often being at a type disadvantage. Makes that type's Pokemon look strong. 2. Depends on what makes the gym unique. Must stand out...

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Started by CelloX

Do you want to see Let's Go Johto games?

Devalue, Apr 8: Personally, no. Knocks the series for being too simplified, generally easier, and motion controls. Would much rather see Johto with updated visuals/mechanics and significantly more content and/or features. (Doubts that second bit ever happening. ...

21 2,395

Started by Sheep

Rival Names

Palamon, Apr 6: These days, I just name my rival Kir, and don't think much about it beyond that. I'll probably do that again when BD/SP come out, too, if we can still do that... lol.

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Started by Roni

Team of 6

Hybrid Trainer, Apr 4: I feel like 6 is the max that a pokemon game could handle. Anymore and it would be a pain in the arse to keep everyone an appropriate level, and it would make it too easy to cover all types. Honestly I'd rather see them reduce the party count...

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Started by Pichu

All about Happiness

ZeoStar, Apr 3: It reminds of the trick to get bulbasaur in Pokemon Yellow. You had to have a happy pikachu, so you could just spam potions on it at full health.

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Started by ZeoStar

Are there any Pokemon you feel should have a change in type?

(2 pages)

SawkTheWarrior, Apr 2: I think Sawk should become part Psychic to reflect meditation that one must do when doing Karate.

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Started by ninestarryskies

Article

Professor Oak’s Slams Snub Decision From New Snap Title

Devalue, Apr 1: Teaches Professor Oak a lesson, hopefully. Awarded bonus points for making Pokemon angry. Encouraged bad behavior. Turned it around this time. Earned 1200 points for a snapshot of an upset Oak.

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Started by bobandbill

How much of a completionist are you?

Devalue, Apr 1: Feels complete upon finishing the postgame story. (Agrees with others on it not being engaging, however.) May fill in the Pokedex if the means to do so solo are reasonable.

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Started by Sheep

Anyone ever completed a living dex?

ShyRayq, Apr 1: I've completed about 700 living dexes. At least once per generation, as you can see by my signature. Not just in actual games, but in a lot of hacks as well. It's the main reason I play the series at all.

23 1,589

Started by Sheep

Pokemon Nicknames

(3 pages)

Devalue, Mar 31: Never nicknames during casual playthroughs. Agonizes over creating good names. Applies to all games. Prefers to spend that time playing instead. Nicknames Pokemon for challenge runs. Follows the theme of the run. Helps to have a list to...

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Started by Roni

least favorite game

(2 pages)

Devalue, Mar 31: Main series: Ruby/Sapphire. Always assembles a full team of new Pokemon. Usually fills most team slots by the fourth or fifth gym. Encountered very few appealing Pokemon by that point. Detracts heavily from the experience when you do not like...

30 3,594

Started by Sheep

What's the quickest you've ever gotten a shiny?

SawkTheWarrior, Mar 31: Once i got a Fearow in a chain of 8 (or at least i think it was around 8, when i saw the sparkling grass all thought left my brain).

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Started by Sheep

Spinoff

Fave spinoff?

CeruleanSky, Mar 29: Definitely PMD Sky (hence the Sky in my username), but I also really loved Conquest

19 2,209

Started by SawkTheWarrior

Pick Your Perfect Starter Trio (Each Starter From Any Generation)

CelloX, Mar 21: I would just do my favorites, which would be Turtwig, Oshawott, and either litten or scorbunny.

16 1,454

Started by NikolaP

Exp share?

Meister_anon~Master_o f_None, Mar 20: yup, and to confirm, I've used a game cheat to be able to view ivs and evs from the menu. So I've actually been able to see confirm the results are there.

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Started by SawkTheWarrior

pokemon mad

Meister_anon~Master_o f_None, Mar 17: yeah there were some early games that I played until I broke the timer, I don't know if it was emerald or a different one, but eventually it just said something like the cartridge could no longer keep track of play time.

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Started by Louise28

Favorite Pokemon Strategies

Meganium, Mar 17: I like to use the lowest-level Pokemon first before I switch over to higher-level Pokemon, that way the lower-leveled Pokemon can at least get some EXP. Easier to grind rather than actually having to grind for EXP. I also like to use a lot of...

16 2,900

Started by LoungYink

Japanese and English game logo differences

Roni, Mar 15: i wonder when the English division will realize that they can freely change around the colors for their logo too...

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Started by Sheep

Would this move be too powerful?

Sheep, Mar 15: I'm not heavily into the competitive scene, but preventing your target from switching regardless of Speed stat does sound like an incredibly strong move concept. Can't say much on if it'd be too powerful (initial thought says it would), but I'd be...

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Started by ThePokeCorral

Any moves you think need changes?

ThePokeCorral, Mar 14: I had not seen that edit, sorry for missing that. I will admit that Pokemon that are immune to critical hits don't seem to be very prolific, which is why I added it as an afterthought. I was referring to the idea that Bite having a lower...

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Started by Sheep

Why can Peck hit ghost types, but not Horn Attack?

ThePokeCorral, Mar 14: When it comes to things like the difference between Peck, Horn Attack, and Megahorn, I believe that Pokedream and Circus are actually correct, and that the actual answer has to do with something called "Infinity Energy" which is mentioned in the...

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Started by Sheep

Favourite Regional Dex?

colours, Mar 14: platinum + bw2 are tied as far as best regional dexes go for me~

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Started by Fritz

New Games Make Me Feel Sad

Sheep, Mar 12: Awww.... I was worried I'd feel this way too, since I didn't get a Switch until very late 2019 and knew Pokémon would move over eventually >_> Was in denial and dead set that the 3DS was better at the time lol. Glad you have one now though!

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Started by tenardie

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Pokémon Gaming Rules [Updated September 30th]

Do you consider tool assisted RNG abuse cheating?

I need your suggestion

What games do you own?

Chokepoints

invent your own pokeball!

Do you think we'll ever get a game with all regions?

Do you keep/collect the game boxes?

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire PAL Carts Experiencing Issues

Do have any gender imbalances in your playthroughs?

Path to Becoming a Champion!

a pokemon game without... plot?

If you could change any Pokemon's ability, which one would you change?

share with me your old save file

The National Dex

What main series Pokémon game do you think is the easiest?

What pokemon deserves a stat buff?

Unpopular Mystery Dungeon opinions

Gyms or trials

Have you ever went through a game using only one Pokémon?

Enjoy over 6 minutes of New Pokémon Snap footage

Think i might have been scammed

What direction would you like to see future games take?

Remakes vs originals

What's the most pointless thing you've done in game?

Which player character had the best outfit?

Your Current Team

Say the level cap didn't exist or was 1000 instead

Dual Type and/or Themed Gyms: Opinions and what yours would be?

Do you want to see Let's Go Johto games?

Rival Names

Team of 6

All about Happiness

Are there any Pokemon you feel should have a change in type?

Professor Oak’s Slams Snub Decision From New Snap Title

How much of a completionist are you?

Anyone ever completed a living dex?

Pokemon Nicknames

least favorite game

What's the quickest you've ever gotten a shiny?

Fave spinoff?

Pick Your Perfect Starter Trio (Each Starter From Any Generation)

Exp share?

pokemon mad

Favorite Pokemon Strategies

Japanese and English game logo differences

Would this move be too powerful?

Any moves you think need changes?

Why can Peck hit ghost types, but not Horn Attack?

Favourite Regional Dex?

New Games Make Me Feel Sad