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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: Devalue

Daily

Nicknames for Glaceon

Amore, May 21: The only one I’ve owned is named Glacia after the Hoenn E4 member, without whom I would have probably played through Emerald without noticing the Ice type even existed haha (fun trivia: in Japanese games the species name is the same as Glacia’s!) ...

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Started by bobandbill

Pokémon Gaming Rules [Updated September 23rd]

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

Trainer customisations

Lunastra, Jun 7: I just pick the most aesthetically pleasing outfit, but I'm not particularly invested in it because it's so unbelievably...threadbare. I was never expecting character customisation on the same level as some other RPGs I could name, but I was hoping...

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Started by VisionofMilotic

What are some things that irk you about Pokémon gameplay?

Squirtkipfan01, Jun 7: im still salty that after black and white 2 they just stopped making decent post games. You just get a really short side story, a battle arena thing for battle points, and some post game legends and thats about it. Sword and shield was SLIGHTLY...

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Started by Sweet Serenity

How important/unimportant is type overlap on teams for you?

Squirtkipfan01, Jun 7: if i can help it, no overlap. Though i do make exceptions if its a duel type and one them isnt in my team (ie Grass/dark and grass/fire)

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Started by Sheep

Do you name your character after yourself?

(3 pages)

I FORGOT TO SAVE, Jun 7: Both yes and no In game I do name myself my real name but I also come up with seprate names because 9 chamions all named Caynon which isnt a very common name doesnt really make sense. Chris from kanto Mark from johto Sam from hoenn Austin...

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Started by Sheep

Little Improvements

ReKoil, Jun 5: 1) Empty move slot egg move breeding. When I learned of this it became such a hug time and effort saver. You can pass egg moves between members of the same species if one has an egg move and the other an empty move slot, starting in gen 8. This...

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Started by Devalue

Rivaling thoughts

Corveone, Jun 4: My favorite is Silver, the one who's actually not a rival. I guess that probably describes how much I dislike rivals in Pokémon games in general and wouldn't mind if they get rid of them. Cheren, Bianca, and Gladion were decent, but the rest were...

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Started by Squirtkipfan01

pokemon question

Devalue, Jun 4: Yes. Also works against Pokemon that used Magnet Rise. (Moved this to Pokemon Gaming Central, also.)

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Started by eishiba

What was your first starter pokemon?

SteCisGreendog, Jun 1: Bulbasaur in Red. Or was it Blue...? I had a neighbour friend living next door whom I got into Pokemon and we ended up borrowing each other's versions for a while, it was absurd. But I definitely chose Bulbasaur for an easy edge of my very first...

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Started by Lavender

If you were a Gym Leader

Corveone, May 30: Type: "Normal" Order: 7th Trainer classes: Any that fits into a casino Gym Challenge: This gym is centered around the theme of Pokémon changing their types through different means. Upon entering the gym, all your Pokémon's types are randomized by...

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Started by Sweet Serenity

Remembering Type Matchups

mothman, May 28: i know all of the super effective matchups like the back of my hand. i know a lot of noneffective matchups too. occasionally i'll trip up and misremember something, but i learn it quickly afterwards i uh play too much pokemon lmao

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Started by Devalue

Favourite and least favourite generation?

mothman, May 28: favourite is gen 4! there's a hefty amount of bias because it's the generation i've played the most of, but i still think it's got a lot going for it. fun level design, deep worldbuilding and can be challenging if unprepared for least favourite,...

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Started by PageEmp

Should the games have voice acting?

(2 pages)

Adamabbafan, May 25: Absolutely not never wanted voice acting in the Pokemon games.

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Started by Sheep

Worst Pokémon to use for playthroughs

Adamabbafan, May 25: These are some of the Pokemon teams I have used in the games on later playthroughs Ruby Sceptile Pelipper Minun Camerupt Dusclops Dustox

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Started by Sweet Serenity

If you could change Pokemon‘s release schedule, what would you do?

Adamabbafan, May 25: What many fans seem to forget is that its not always been 3 years between generations Japan release dates 4 years between generations Gen 3 - 2002 Gen 4 - 2006 Gen 5 - 2010 Gen 5 and 6 had a 2 year release gap in America and Europe I...

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Started by PageEmp

Favorite Part of Your Least Favorite Pokemon Game?

(2 pages)

Luis_Mcdowell, May 24: Experience the joy of playing with a companion. Discovering their base by chance and the ability to personalize it were both appealing concepts.

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Started by ForsetiMaster06

Favorite Pokémon (In Terms of Game Design)

ReKoil, May 23: hmmm... the first ones to come to mind are Falinks and Wishiwashi. Falinks, because it's signature move just fits the whole Phalanx inspiration imo. Wishiwashi I just like because it's a very weak fishy, which then schools with lots of...

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Started by Adam Levine

What game(s) have you replayed the most?

Ninetales, May 23: Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Darkness. I’ve replayed these games an immeasurable amount of times. The utter joy they bring me is unmatched. The storyline will never get old to me, each and every time I play either of these games...

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Started by Sheep

Does anyone else make OCs for their playthroughs?

_confused_piplup_, May 22: In Pokémon I tried but there are some limits imo. I had this thing that I have those invented characters with a backstories and they're all different. It can't really work in games like Pokemon because the design is limited and the story is already...

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Started by Explorer of Time

Competitive

Have you ever attempted to play Pokémon competitively before?

Zed01, May 19: Yes and I enjoyed it a lot (most of the time lol). So my first time trying to battle competitively was in the very late Gen 5, maybe like a couple of months before Gen 6 came out, and that was on Showdown I think. I mostly did Random Battles and I...

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Started by Sweet Serenity

What battle gimmick would you create for Generation X?

Devalue, May 17: Put less time into it than you might think. Wrote out short bits for two other ideas also. (1. Swap out one move for the match on the fly. 2. Max IVs/all EVs/natures + accuracy boost). Came across as too weak or too boring. Must be a little...

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Started by Sweet Serenity

Daily

Nicknames for Dunsparce/Dudunsparce

bobandbill, May 16: Nicknames have been rated! Check the linked article at the top or here: https://daily.pokecommunity.com/2023/05/16/the-name-rater-dunsparce-and-dudunsparce-nicknames Awesome cover art by Rivvon.

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Started by bobandbill

What do you think about the idea of Pokémon having two Abilities simultaneously?

Corveone, May 14: Imagine Bibarel having Simple and Moody at the same time. That would be terrifying.

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Started by Sweet Serenity

Do you move your Pokémon from HOME to future games?

mothman, May 10: i haven't downloaded HOME at all. between the subscription and how not all pokemon will be in future games now, it feels like a trap. many of my pokemon are in the gen 6 games, and will be staying there

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Started by Sheep

Overpowered Pokémon abilities

Qibli, May 7: Opportunist is a very overwhelming ability, one shouldn't take lightly and I avoid using stats-boosting moves when fighting the psychic gym for that matter. Desolated land it makes me laugh when the opponent trying to one-shot you with water-move,...

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Started by Sweet Serenity

What's your favorite gym leader battle theme?

Sheep, Apr 30: BW is top tier for me, but Galar is also very good. <3 Also Hoenn and Johto.. I honestly love so many of those battle themes. Glad to see others enjoying BW a lot too!

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Started by Sheep

My first pokemon is diamond

Sweet Serenity, Apr 29: I'm not really that interested in rom hacks to be honest. I prefer the real deal. I do want to try some out though when I get time. Also, I am a gen fiver, not a genwunner.

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Started by tetrahedronX900

Most Recent Mechanics (Re)Discoveries

Devalue, Apr 29: Bypasses Mist (and Safeguard) with the Infiltrator ability. Knew it ignored screens and Substitute. Never states Mist clearly in the description. Rarely needs to care about Mist and/or uses a Pokemon with Infiltrator, in fairness. Barely...

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Started by Devalue

What's the longest you've had unhatched eggs sitting in your PC?

Sweet Serenity, Apr 28: I think I still have some eggs in my PC that have been sitting there literally for years, mainly in my old games. I should get to hatching them soon.

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Started by Elder Trainer

Evolutions and Strength

Corveone, Apr 22: Normally, when a Pokémon evolves all of its stats raise (how much they increase depends on the species. E.g. Pupitar will receive a 190 total base stats increase when it becomes Tyranitar, while Misdreavus will only get a total +60 BST. Each species...

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Started by MasterBa11er

Is the sleep status condition too overpowered?

Palamon, Apr 21: Honestly? Not really, and neither is Freeze. Yes, they prevent moving, but it's not like stats are lowered when a Pokemon is asleep like paralysis and burn. However, I do have issues with it lasting up to seven turns, that's a bit too long. I'd...

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Started by Sweet Serenity

Can't catch em all anymore

Neon Pink, Apr 20: I fell into the "catch em all" trap around the 7th and 8th gen only to realize it was impossible and a huge waste of money. Pokemon Home is now more like Pokemon Prison. I didn't even bother picking up BDSP, P:LA, or SV. I was so disappointed in...

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Started by eishiba

Your first ever game.

(2 pages)

XVanitasX, Apr 20: Silver. Don't remember exactly when but I got it as a gift from one of my aunts. However, the game that really made me love the series and the first one I bought on my own was Ruby, which is why gen 3 is really nostalgic for me still.

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Started by Gelius3

Does any data exist regarding IVs and EVs of NPCs, namely Pokémon League Champions?

Sweet Serenity, Apr 19: Thank you so much! You've been a big help. 😊

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Started by Sweet Serenity

Huge Power Distribution

Palamon, Apr 6: Huge Power Machamp would be very interesting because I think, as a concept, that'd work for it.

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Started by BlueDragonite14

Mythical Distribution Methods

Palamon, Apr 6: Back in generation IV, and a bit of V, Mythical Pokemon had event surrounding them that made them feel much more special. Nowadays, it's just "oh, here's your code, and a delivery man will hand it to you!" It's not special anymore. No wonder there's...

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Started by Devalue

The National Dex

Devalue, Apr 6: Holds the same view as in the past. Does not mind the reduced Pokedex. Considers ~400 a good number. Beats what you could grab in the wild in earlier games during the main story. Would not turn down more, of course. Brought up Pokemon not yet...

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Started by pkmin3033

An Experience Worth Sharing

Sheep, Apr 2: I can agree with this, I've tried a lot of mons I didn't think I would like just because I wanted to use something new. Some favorites because of this ended up to be Politoed, Tauros, and Aggron. Politoed I ended up loving so much I got it to lv....

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Started by Skyzor

Power or accuracy

ZeoStar, Mar 28: I'll try for both. I often switch between Thunderbolt/Thunder or Flamethrower/Fire Blast. If I have to delete one move for the other, I'll likely go for accuracy but it's not a guarantee.

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Started by Sweet Serenity

Your opinions on Pokémon's difficulty level

ReKoil, Mar 27: They're usually on the easier side, though it also largely depends on what mons you put on your team. If your team struggles with a particular type and there's a Gym or E4 with that type it can get harder. Easiest, if it counts, LGPE. ...

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Started by Sweet Serenity

Should Pokemon have stayed pixel art?

Adam Levine, Mar 27: No. As charming as pixel art is, there's a clear reason they chose 3D over 2D when developing XY; 3D models simply make for a more realistic, immersive, and lived-in environment, which is the direction the franchise is at least trying to move...

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Started by Shiny

Should I worry about mythics for a 'complete' pokedex

Squirtkipfan01, Mar 21: Seeing as most mythicals are one shots through events, no and never think otherwise

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Started by Jamster1023

using pokemon type calculator is beneficial?

lucasben78679, Mar 19: Yes, using a Pokemon type calculator can be very beneficial, particularly in competitive gameplay. Here are a few reasons why: Helps you build a balanced team: A Pokemon type calculator can help you identify which types of Pokemon your team is...

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Started by lucasben78679

Discord bots for generating 3ds pokemon.

Devalue, Mar 19: Declines to answer that. Falls under the "Don't guide users towards cheats" rule. Locks this thread on those grounds.

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Started by redhot72

Competitive

Should the Pokémon VGC include championship battles for Singles as well?

Sweet Serenity, Mar 10: I enjoy 6v6 Singles more than 3v3 Singles as well. I find them more strategic because its basically "my whole team vs. your whole team" rather than "the three I selected vs. the three you selected." However, the problem is that because the VGC...

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Started by Sweet Serenity

Pokémon as a different genre than RPG

ReKoil, Mar 9: The first thing that comes to mind is Pokemon as an RTS, where each type would be a faction and any dual types would get put in the faction of whatever their primary type is and Dual types could also function as a spy unit. 18 factions would be a...

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Started by Sweet Serenity

Have Shiny Pokemon Lost Value?

Sweet Serenity, Mar 9: The main reason I believe Shiny Pokémon lack value is because they are nothing more than an alternate color scheme for Pokémon that offer no differences in battle or gameplay in general. As a result, I fail to fathom why Pokémon with alternate color...

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Started by Palamon

Game Freak should really stop doing this when they create new moves

Amore, Mar 7: To be fair for a vast majority of players who probably forget to put an item on their Pokémon, Acrobatics is an incredible STAB to have in-game. 110BP no recoil? Awesome. Smogon sets had Aerial Ace for Scyther because at 60BP before Technician its...

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Started by Sweet Serenity

What is your opinion on quests in Pokémon?

Sheep, Mar 3: Too many can be exhausting and take me out of the game. I do like quests as they give me more to do but not so many that I’m drowning in them, at that point seeing all the quest icons on my quest list will drive me slightly mad because I would want...

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Started by Sweet Serenity

Completing a "living Pokédex." Is it worth it?

ShyRayq, Mar 2: For me, completing the pokedex has always been the main point of the games, with the old slogan "Gotta Catch 'Em All" and what-not. And having the completed pokedex isn't enough for me, so I've got a bunch of living dexes, about 2 each generation....

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Started by Sweet Serenity

Does size matter to you?

Sheep, Feb 25: I never pay attention to it either and my team primarily consists of small to medium sized Pokémon - out of pure coincidence. But I think a heavier Pokémon-only run would be something I’d be interested in! To do something like that for the first...

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Started by Sweet Serenity

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Nicknames for Glaceon

Pokémon Gaming Rules [Updated September 23rd]

Trainer customisations

What are some things that irk you about Pokémon gameplay?

How important/unimportant is type overlap on teams for you?

Do you name your character after yourself?

Little Improvements

Rivaling thoughts

pokemon question

What was your first starter pokemon?

If you were a Gym Leader

Remembering Type Matchups

Favourite and least favourite generation?

Should the games have voice acting?

Worst Pokémon to use for playthroughs

If you could change Pokemon‘s release schedule, what would you do?

Favorite Part of Your Least Favorite Pokemon Game?

Favorite Pokémon (In Terms of Game Design)

What game(s) have you replayed the most?

Does anyone else make OCs for their playthroughs?

Have you ever attempted to play Pokémon competitively before?

What battle gimmick would you create for Generation X?

Nicknames for Dunsparce/Dudunsparce

What do you think about the idea of Pokémon having two Abilities simultaneously?

Do you move your Pokémon from HOME to future games?

Overpowered Pokémon abilities

What's your favorite gym leader battle theme?

My first pokemon is diamond

Most Recent Mechanics (Re)Discoveries

What's the longest you've had unhatched eggs sitting in your PC?

Evolutions and Strength

Is the sleep status condition too overpowered?

Can't catch em all anymore

Your first ever game.

Does any data exist regarding IVs and EVs of NPCs, namely Pokémon League Champions?

Huge Power Distribution

Mythical Distribution Methods

The National Dex

An Experience Worth Sharing

Power or accuracy

Your opinions on Pokémon's difficulty level

Should Pokemon have stayed pixel art?

Should I worry about mythics for a 'complete' pokedex

using pokemon type calculator is beneficial?

Discord bots for generating 3ds pokemon.

Should the Pokémon VGC include championship battles for Singles as well?

Pokémon as a different genre than RPG

Have Shiny Pokemon Lost Value?

Game Freak should really stop doing this when they create new moves

What is your opinion on quests in Pokémon?

Completing a "living Pokédex." Is it worth it?

Does size matter to you?