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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: Brendino, colours

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Friend Code Sharing Thread

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Garlana, Apr 17: Added :)

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Pokemon Rocket Science missing pokemon

Brendino, May 17: Hey caminopreacher, unfortunately I don't have the answer for you, since we only deal with official Pokemon games in the Pokemon Gaming Central board. I can direct you to the Rocket Science thread in our ROM hack board (which I see you've found in...

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Unable to tell if my game is fake

TM_AerialAce, Feb 26: thanks for the link, after some research i found that japanese 5th gen games are region locked on anything DSi and above, but can still be used in pokemon bank. looks like my game is legit :)

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Pokemon Black Cartridge Saving Issue

Squidski, Dec 27: (TL;DR at bottom) So let me start this off with some backstory. I'm gonna say probably about 5 years ago (I was around 13ish) I lended my cartridge of Pokemon Black to my friend to borrow for a while (like a week or a month or something). Anyway,...

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Multiplayer on 3DS

Nah, Dec 24: You can probably still find people playing the Gen 6 games (XY and ORAS) online, although the Gen 7 games are likely to have more people on them. I don't know anything about console modding though, so I can't help you with that one.

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PC Organization . . .

Shaddoll_Jinzo.18, Dec 23: I have started organizing my pokebank in order by appearance and have been doing well. However, in pokemon USUM (I own Ultra Moon), my PC is a mess and needs tidying. I have Row 2 for Egg hatching shinies, last two rows for Competitive pokemon, and...

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Need help for my team please

billsevans, Nov 27: Hello, I need some help deciding which moves to use for my team pls. Im using the original gen 1 blue to clarify, Venusaur -Razor Leaf -Sleep Powder -Swords Dance -Hyper beam

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Living pokedex question.

Radubadu, Nov 26: Awesome, thanks again!

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Which one?!?!

CodeHelmet, Nov 19: Well, Generation 1 or Yellow allows you to get all 3 starters in one run and thanks to in-game glitch known as the DItto Glitch, you can get catch multiple Eevee's and get the Kanto Eevolutions in a single run as well. If you wanted the Johto,...

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Started by Ursus

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What have you found useful when making in-game teams?

Alternative, Oct 28: I absolutely try to use Pokemon I like, as well as going for a balance in team composition so that I have decent coverage against a lot of tough enemies, buuuuut that usually doesn't bode over too well a lot of the time. I'm taking my latest run in...

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Battle Resort- Multi Battle Connection

HTan, Oct 13: Dear bros, Could you help me on connecting with friends via internet or local to join together on Multi Battle of Battle Resort. We made friends and join together to the same categogy for battle as a team. But the fact that we got the same...

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SOS Chain Shiny Hunting in Sun and Moon

Claire Lilly, Oct 10: Okay, thank you. But I suppose it takes much longer than with a shiny charm.

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Started by Claire Lilly

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Should I buy Japanese or English emerald?

Claire Lilly, Oct 3: I would buy the english version. What use do you have of a game, if you can't fully enjoy the game, because you don't speak the language. Anyway, I don't think you can get a new copy nowadays and in this case, the timebased events are most likely...

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Pokemon:Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald - Empty Batteries & Timebased Events

HeroLinik, Sep 27: A dead battery is really nothing to worry about, because nothing serious is being affected. Only the following will be affected: - Berries stop growing - Eevee can only evolve into Espeon or Umbreon - Lilycove Dept. Store never has any sales -...

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Started by Claire Lilly

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Teambuilding Advice

colours, Sep 17: As far as type matchups go, I'd say beware of Ground-types because Earthquake does a number on your team as far as Line 1, Line 2, and Line 4 goes. I'd say this is likely because of Alolan Raichu in addition to Empoleon and Toxicroak. Line 3...

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Started by RHaunter

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I see me!

Caite-chan, Aug 30: That I didn't do...I just know I could talk to myself as if it were someone else doing it.

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Pokemon Party Creation

loumast, Aug 27: It's like a tough puzzle which is fun to chew on and has pokemon in it XD I'll try and finish my own list and post it, just finished gen 4 though. Definitely not the most optimal teams, but yeah.

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Help a new player out

CodeHelmet, Aug 26: Most of what she has is due in large part to me lol, although what I’m knowlegeable on is Generation 1 and 2, although I haven’t played Gen 2 in 18 years. Even so I do know a few things regarding Generation 3. Roxanne is the first Gym Leader and she...

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[SOLVED] Landing a high-damage combo in Pokkén DX?

Starry Windy, Aug 6: Lately I've been thinking of completing mission panels in Green League in Pokk�n Tournament DX, and so far I haven't cleared a certain objective that says "Land a high damage combo attack". And I'm sure Burst Attack thing wouldn't count because I've...

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Moving my Eevee through generations

Boghy12, Aug 1: oh, damn. Thanks, then I suppose I should make a post trading my shiny eevee on gen7 for a shiny eevee on gen6..

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Questions regarding IV Markings Below Pokemon

HeroLinik, Jul 14: The markings aren't marked automatically per perfect IV, they still need to be marked manually. The reason they're used is just to show others where the perfect IVs are if you plan to trade the mons away, but it can also serve as a useful aid if you...

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Pokemon XD: Vaporeon

Pizzagod13, Jun 10: Yeah. I am starting to think vaporeon is the better choice here. If I picked Jolteon I would be stuck using Spheal for most of the game which would be pretty garbo for a long while. Not taking Jolteon also lets me teach thunderbolt to someone else...

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I don't think I'm playing the right way...

Ogu, Jan 2018: I have always one or two HM Slaves and after I choose Pokemon who I think look strong and cool. My only rule is having type diversity and having every weakness covered with all 16/20 moves I can use.

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Spore missing for no reason?

ruudo_burei, Nov 2017: While doing my most recent 6 Smeargle run in Crystal (not recorded), I wanted to Sketch Spore off a Cooltrainer's Parasect right before Victory Road. I switched to the intended Smeargle; and, to my amazement, Spore missed my Smeargle, despite...

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Which game should i buy?

Hikamaru, Oct 2017: I'm with the others. No point in getting S/M when US/UM's release is right around the corner, and it's definitely going to have better content as well.

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Some questions getting started

tokyodrift, Sep 2017: There isn't much information about Ultra Sun/Moon, but if you can, I would play Sun/Moon when you get the opportunity. Ultra Sun/Moon are supposed to be alternate universes of Sun/Moon,, so I would assume there wouldn't be that much of a difference...

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Shiny Starters

BlazingCobaltX, Sep 2017: I was doing this hunt until I moved abroad. It is by far the best hunt to start with because you have 3x1/8192 chance of encountering a shiny starter, bringing the odds down to 1/2730. Way better than anything else you can do in Gen IV. Furthermore,...

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Pokemon insurgance help first gym

Rainbow, Aug 2017: Sorry, you're in the wrong spot! Pokémon Gaming Central is only for official games. Sadly, Pokémon Insurgence has no thread on PC where you can ask questions, so I recommend you take any queries to their official site. Best of luck!

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Sky Flora Question - Gothitelle learn Psychic?

Rainbow, Aug 2017: Uh, take this to the Flora Sky thread please you two. Pokémon Gaming Central does not cover discussion of fan-made games.

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Pokemon Clover problem

Rainbow, Jul 2017: Hi sweetie, please repeat this question in the Pokémon Clover thread in the ROM Hacking section. Pokémon Gaming Central deals only with official games. ~locked

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Need help teaching surf

FireSnow, Jun 2017: Depends on whether you prefer complete and total offense (like myself xD ) or a more balanced set. Surf is essentially a more powerful Bubblebeam in azumarill's case and since Azumarill is a physical attacker anyway, you aren't losing anything,...

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Connecting Mystery Dungeon Virtual Console to cartidge?

LyokoGirl5000, Jun 2017: Is it possible? For example, Explorers of Sky DS cart to Explorers of Sky VC release through password? What about Rescue Team? Can the eShop version of Gates To Infinity and Super connect to the physical version like the main games?

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Help me learn.

Rainbow, Jun 2017: As this seems like a request for general guidance rather than any specific question (and you haven't clarified that at all), I recommend you look up tutorials for what you want to learn rather than vaguely asking for help without clarifying what...

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Fan-Pokémon Fan Leagues Allowed?

Rainbow, Jun 2017: Hi! We do allow discussion of Fan Leagues, but trying to advertise an off-site one is a no-go here I'm afraid. If you do want to participate in some leagues action here, I'd recommend you check out our own PokéCommunity League!

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Greninja stat troubles.

lordseanyboy, May 2017: Thanks, i had the nature boosts mixed up.

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Pokebank problems

ryansnell, May 2017: I was hoping that wasn't the case but oh well. Thank you for your help and replying quickly!

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TRADING with DESMUME, possible or not ?

Rainbow, Apr 2017: this section isn't for questions about ROMs and emulation - you should ask them in the Help Thread about such things. ~locked.

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Error Code 090-0212 for Game Sync

CutePandaPlayz, Mar 2017: Actually, I wasn't even in online comps, ranked battles or anything like that. The global link message says it's for people who hacked in ranked battles and stuff

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Is it okay to bring Cloned pokemon to pokemon Leagues for trading?

CutePandaPlayz, Mar 2017: Thanks! :) I'll go ask them next week.

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breeding question

Radiating, Feb 2017: That is not possible.

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NEED SERIOUS HELP POKEMON DUEL PLEASE HELP

KingmaanJi, Feb 2017: I have an Articuno and it's best ability 'Ice Charge' isn't usable for me as i need a charge marker. Any clue on where to find a charge marker and how to use it and obtain one? Articuno is pretty much useless to me when he gets the spin 'Ice Charge'...

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Retail Display 3DS XL: Any Limitations?

Frozocrone, Jan 2017: You might be able to find portable chargers for it. Worth a look if you're seriously interested in buying the 3ds.

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Which eeveelution should I evolve my eevee into?

Tysoon, Dec 2016: It depends on the generation you'r playing . For Gen 2 - umbreon. For Gen 3 - umbreon. For Gen 4 - glaceon. For Gen 6 - syleon. Gen 5 and 1 - i have no answer since, i don't play them.

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Let's Play: to Nuzlocke or not to Nuzlocke

ex, Dec 2016: If I'm watching someone do an LP then I prefer them to be challenges. I've always enjoyed watching people do Nuzlocke/Wedlocke runs over normal gameplay tbh.

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hi

Rainbow, Dec 2016: I played a bit of it a few months ago. Still a pretty fun game, though most of that is probably because of my nostalgia.

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VBA Emulator sound error

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pokemon pearl save convert to platinum save file?

Candra Software, Nov 2016: Pokégen should let you copy your Pokémon from your Pearl save file to your Platinum save file.

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How to beat Moltres in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Reacue Team?

classiccartoonsftw, Nov 2016: There were Orbs, but you couldn't use them in boss battles.

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Need help figuring out my TSV.

DamienEros, Nov 2016: I can check your TSV if you haven't figured out how to already.

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event Pokemon and ROMs?

Pinta77, Nov 2016: I guess there's only one way to find out for sure... try it

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What are turns?

Secrotal, Nov 2016: is a turn when a pokemon uses a move or is it when all pokemon in the battle have moved? (Need to know because of timer balls)

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