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Previous Generations

A hub for all previous Main Pokémon Games, from Red & Blue to Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee!

Section Staff: Nah

Guide

1st & 2nd GEN: Bugs/Glitches/Exploits

(2 pages)

Momoro, Oct 29: Haha! YES!

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Started by Amy May

Important

Previous Generations Feedback Thread

Momoro, Oct 29: Oh, thanks :) I wouldn't know where to begin the dig for that one either!

17 15,455

Started by Nah

Guide

Previous Generations FAQ

Nah, Feb 2020: Generation VII (Sun/Moon, Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon, Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee!) Written by Janp, Nah, --Sun/Moon, Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon-- A note regarding Moon/Ultra Moon: In these versions, the in-game time is 12 hours different from what your 3DS's...

7 8,718

Started by Nah

1st Gen

What your fav pokemon means

Sydian, Feb 25: "Jolteon — You love a good 5K and taking your company softball team very seriously." absolutely the psyduck not "Dugtrio — You’re almost never seen without the company of your best friends in the whole world, and you are terrified about what will...

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Started by VisionofMilotic

3rd Gen

Secret Bases ~

Fritz, Feb 24: I never mixed records with other players since I didn't know anyone else who was really into Pokémon back then, although I still liked the idea of having my own Secret Base I haven't bothered with a Secret Base in my recent Gen 3 playthroughs...

11 6,459

Started by Dragon

4th Gen

Best gen 4 starter in ur opinion?

(2 pages)

Fritz, Feb 22: Chimchar/Infernape, usually pick it in Platinum and always pick it in Diamond/Pearl

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Started by Snowvyle

1st Gen

Rumors You Fell For

(2 pages)

Fairy, Feb 22: Oh I thought of another one! I remember someone once telling me that you could find the other starter Pokémon in the tall grass just above the Nugget Bridge as long as you didn’t battle any trainers lol.

35 20,100

Started by Palamon

5th Gen

In battles, sprites were always animated.

Fritz, Feb 22: Certainly preferred these sprites to the 3D animations they've been using since X and Y

14 6,578

Started by Palamon

2nd Gen

Pokemon Silver - Help Grinding

Sheep, Feb 15: Yeah, if I needed to level at that stage I always just re-fought the E4. Unfortunately not many good options in GS /: But definitely doable to beat Red at level 50-60 if that's where you are, so long as you use the right types etc yeah.

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Started by Hex Maniac Quinn

3rd Gen

Eon Ticket

Sheep, Feb 12: Unfortunately not. :( Missed out on all the cool events from back then since I didn't get WiFi until gen 6. Would've been cool!

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Started by Palamon

5th Gen

The Dream World

Valroxen, Feb 9: I literally just completely missed the Dream World as a kid lmao, idk how or why since I explored every nook and cranny of Gen 5

11 828

Started by Palamon

2nd Gen

Question about legendary Pokemon in the Gold / Silver game

Nah, Feb 7: There were events for Celebi in Japan, the US, Europe, and Australia back in the day, but if you don't live in one of those places, my guess would be that your friend used cheats or glitches to get a Celebi. Couldn't have been a trade from Crystal...

1 323

Started by Amitomer

7th Gen

Pikachu and Eevee Customization!

Makaan, Feb 6: I too used the Team Rocket outfit, and built my team out of suitable shinies to fit that theme, nicknaming them as R-(Pokémon). My final team was R-Golbat, R-Marowak, R-Hypno, R-Electrode, R-Raticate and R-Machamp.

5 6,247

Started by Dragon

4th Gen

The Dongle's in the Details

Nah, Feb 4: We're somewhat lenient around here in regards to bumping old threads, but there are limits, and threads nearly as old as my account are one of the places I'd draw the line, so I'll lock this thread. It's ok to make a new thread if the closest...

6 1,547

Started by Saronai

Replay value

(2 pages)

Lordecoxinha, Feb 3: HGSS for me, but tbh it's mostly because I like being followed around by Houndoom :P Lmao I can definitely relate to that

27 1,163

Started by Astromancer

2nd Gen

The Level Curve

Valroxen, Feb 3: Honestly most of the time its just speed up. It's also annoying because in a singleplayer experience you're only grinding for the leader rematches, e4 rematches and Red. One of the main reason Johto is just a snooze fest for me, tries to be open but...

7 6,088

Started by Palamon

5th Gen

You Used Your Last Rare Candy

Bug, Jan 30: Being able to spam repels is a lifesaver. It may have deepened my avoidance of confrontation in the game, but it's worth it to not have to step on a wild pokemon every three seconds.

10 8,781

Started by Palamon

4th Gen

Team Galactic vs. Team Rocket

Seliph, Jan 28: Are we including the original incarnation of TR, before it got disbanded? Because I liked the old mafia style they had going on back then. The new reformed version never had the same impact on me. Originally they were not interfering with your...

5 6,407

Started by Dragon

2nd Gen

Breeding

Seliph, Jan 28: I did. It was mostly to get all the baby Pokemon for the Pokedex, though. I didn't even know that competitive existed back in the day. I didn't even know about DVs and EVs until a couple years ago. xD

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Started by Palamon

3rd Gen

The Land vs. The Sea

Squirtlenator, Jan 28: Both teams had flawed philosophies. The world needs a balance of both land and water in order to thrive. In terms of everything else though I like team Aqua. Water type is my favorite typing so there's that. Their attire is pirate themed which I...

9 602

Started by Dragon

7th Gen

The Ultimate Lillie Roast thread (fans, please stay away)

🎁Delibird, Jan 28: Ok Lillie she is just b a d. The way of how the story is just basically wrapped all around her, I'm just like ok I get it she is shy then gets confidence. It was just boring having to babysit her all the time, like I didn't want the story or plot to...

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Started by w1f1pa55w0rd

1st Gen

the 1/256 glitch

Seliph, Jan 27: I've had it happen many times over the years. I never put too much thought into it, though. If a move missed I just clicked it again the next turn. Now I'm wondering if they should have turned it into a feature, just to mess with people. xD

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Started by Palamon

2nd Gen

Can someone help me

Squirtlenator, Jan 27: Are you using save states or in-game battery saves? Because that too can effect your results. Save in-game and do what Sheep said.

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Started by Wilwen36

Favorite Starter from Previous Generations.

(2 pages)

Figment, Jan 26: Kanto: Squirtle Johto: Cyndaquil Hoenn: Mudkip Sinnoh: Piplup Unova: Oshawott (Also my favourite) Kalos: Froakie Alola: Rowlet Galar: Sobble So basically I like water types.

38 11,997

Started by Greenphx

The gens before wireless trading

Bellsprout, Jan 24: I knew one person who had a link cable and used it to trade between gen 1 and gen 2 games. Also gen 3 had come out with these adapters that you could attach to your gameboy advance. I believe they actually came with copies of firered and leafgreen....

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Started by Palamon

7th Gen

Favourite Gen 7 Pokemon

(7 pages)

Unknown Piplup, Jan 18: Marashadow all the way

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Started by FeraligatrMaster

4th Gen

flint

Inner Rhymes, Jan 16: Personally, I actually dig Flint's style. He gives me a very hippie sort of vibe with his afro and manner of speech.

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Started by Sydian

1st Gen

Fighting Dojo! Hitmonchan vs. Hitmonlee!

RedBalloon, Jan 15: On my super old Blue Cartridge, I chose Hitmonlee and gave it some dumb nickname i'm too lazy to look up. :P I'd still choose Hitmonlee to this day. Why? Idk?

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Started by Dragon

4th Gen

Things you feel WON’T be in the gen4 remakes

ZeoStar, Jan 14: Probably the battle frontier. I could see it returning as DLC.

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Started by PageEmperor

7th Gen

Are sun and moon the easiest pokemon games?

colours, Jan 14: are they? i distinctly remember totem pokemon being pretty difficult for me when i first played through them (particularly totem lurantis). this is without cheesing the fight by the way, so i had to do it the old fashioned way (through good ol'...

1 1,054

Started by PageEmperor

1st Gen

Psychic type was broken

Palamon, Jan 13: I fixed it. I mean, there was only one Ghost type in generation I and they were also part Poison type. But not everyone's experience is the same, I suppose.

9 6,523

Started by Palamon

6th Gen

Only Rivals, the Champion and Evil team Leaders had sprites.

PageEmperor, Jan 12: Okay, so I misinterpreted the topic. So the topic was about how only rivals and villians get 3D in-battle models while everyone else only has a portrait. Okay... I wasn’t too bothered by it, although yeah it was inconsistent. Good thing that was...

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Started by Palamon

Pokémon Games for the Nintendo 3DS

(2 pages)

Squirtlenator, Jan 11: In Japan they had four - red, blue, green, and yellow. Green was essentially broken. It was a glitchier, shoddier version of Pokémon Red, outright requiring Game Freak to develop Pokémon Blue to ensure the whole gimmick of the game worked....

32 1,781

Started by Xacron

6th Gen

Hardest gym leader in XY?

Squirtlenator, Jan 3: None of them. They were all a joke.

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Started by PageEmperor

4th Gen

hg/ss team suggestions

Squirtlenator, Jan 3: That's fair. Just in my opinion there's so many better choices. That's all. Since I don't know which mons you've used in the past I'll just throw out my suggestion for a team. Feel free to make adjustments as needed. Typhlosion Ampharos...

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Started by Nah

1st Gen

Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle? Who is the BEST Kanto starter?

Circus, Jan 3: I like Charmander the best out of the three, but I understand it might not be the best choice competitively speaking - in Gen I at least. Still, if you feel like using cheap tactics, Charizard is perfect for X Accuracy + Fissure spam in the Elite...

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Started by Imported Cheese

4th Gen

Stat Trainers

Sheep, Jan 3: Loved all of them because of the full heals after each battle. Dunno if I really had a pref but probably Chansey since it was early enough in the game where I'd be able to get good exp and keep re-battling trains after those heals for quick level...

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Started by Roni

5th Gen

Pokémon Black and White’s 10th anniversary!

Joey Montag, Dec 29: Happy birthday BW!! I just bought a used copy of this a couple months ago, must have been right around the time of its 10th birthday. BW came out when I was 20 years old and was having a tumultuous (?) time in my life. I remember I bought it but I'm...

10 8,089

Started by Dragon

Article

How several Pokémon changed during Pokémon Gold and Silver development

Nah, Dec 28: Kinda have to wonder why they scrapped the Pinsir evolution after doing all that work for it (it was practically completed), especially since they did keep Scizor

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Started by bobandbill

2nd Gen

Looking for Gold and Silver Japanese Demo

Nah, Dec 28: Nah I'll just lock the thread this time.

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Started by Irockyeah2

4th Gen

Cute charm glitch?

Momoro, Dec 26: First of all, ID shouldn't matter- at least not in my experience. Second, yes, it will work to some extent. Back in my old Pokemon SoulSilver save, I would use an Igglybuff to do the Cute Charm glitch, and it worked like a charm 😂

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Started by SawkTheWarrior

5th Gen

POKEDEX REGISTRATION

Momoro, Dec 26: From my experience, yes, once you obtain the National Dex, it should already be registered and seen.

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Started by deathtwister

6th Gen

Emma

Momoro, Dec 26: Emma? Hang on, there's an Emma in X/Y? I've played through the game and apparently never got into the Looker episode 😱 I guess I'll have to re-play it at some point soon 😂

4 4,068

Started by Palamon

5th Gen

I actually feel very sorry to beat my rivals in BW.

Momoro, Dec 26: I think that Pokemon should allow you to progress through the game, even if you lose against your rival, instead of getting sent to the Pokemon Center. -Wait, this happens only when you lose against Hugh on your first battle...then, if you lose...

5 3,266

Started by SirEdgen

Journal

BENEFICIAL CHEAT CODES FOR ALL POKEMON GBA GAMES

Dragon, Dec 24: I'm sorry, we don't allow threads like this here, as we don't allow postings of cheat codes. But thank you for the thoughts - right now, I'm afraid I must lock this! /closes/

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Started by Retvvv

4th Gen

Ribbon Syndicate

Roni, Dec 13: winning 10 ribbons was a pretty daunting task for a dude who had no idea how contests worked lmao. i honestly did remember grinding the contest hall for a bit to see if i can achieve it, but i gave up after the 2nd one i think. a quick google...

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Started by Fritz

3rd Gen

Small query

Saad4206969, Dec 11: So I've been playing Pokemon Emerald and FireRed for around 3 years now and have over 700 hours clocked into my emerald save and 100ish in my FireRed save(which will be overwritten since I'll replay the game) and I've recently come across Hamachi on...

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Started by Saad4206969

2nd Gen

[question] breeding in pokemon silver

SawkTheWarrior, Dec 7: Are you breeding an offspring with a parent? just saying, but if your not, catch a new eevee and ditto/whatever else you are using. In gen 2 due to a bug, if a pokemon has the same DEF evs/ivs, then they cant breed. I hope that helps!

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Started by aerodei

4th Gen

DP Battle Tower?

SawkTheWarrior, Dec 6: Ok, heres what ive got: Gallade @ Life orb EVS: 252 atk, 252 hp, 4 def Moves: Swords dance Psycho cut Close combat Leaf blade

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Started by SawkTheWarrior

4th Gen

I need help pokeradar shiny chaining

SawkTheWarrior, Dec 3: I recently started chaining, and my highest is 21 Machops :P so you are actually doing pretty good!

2 5,168

Started by Celeste✨💫

4th Gen

Pokemon questions for emulators

Roni, Dec 2: save-states aren't the same as soft-resetting. you'll be getting the same stats/values over and over if you only save via the emulator and not the cartridge itself. if you wanna shiny hunt, look for a good nature, or get a peculiar held item, you're...

1 5,240

Started by JackDam

3rd Gen

Fish beats Ruby

Astromancer, Nov 30: fish beats ruby, ruby beats sapphire, sapphire beats fish? :kyogre:

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Started by Nah

6th Gen

XY is weird

Xorn, Nov 28: why is lysandre

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Started by Sydian

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Previous Generations Feedback Thread

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What your fav pokemon means

Secret Bases ~

Best gen 4 starter in ur opinion?

Rumors You Fell For

In battles, sprites were always animated.

Pokemon Silver - Help Grinding

Eon Ticket

The Dream World

Question about legendary Pokemon in the Gold / Silver game

Pikachu and Eevee Customization!

The Dongle's in the Details

Replay value

The Level Curve

You Used Your Last Rare Candy

Team Galactic vs. Team Rocket

Breeding

The Land vs. The Sea

The Ultimate Lillie Roast thread (fans, please stay away)

the 1/256 glitch

Can someone help me

Favorite Starter from Previous Generations.

The gens before wireless trading

Favourite Gen 7 Pokemon

flint

Fighting Dojo! Hitmonchan vs. Hitmonlee!

Things you feel WON’T be in the gen4 remakes

Are sun and moon the easiest pokemon games?

Psychic type was broken

Only Rivals, the Champion and Evil team Leaders had sprites.

Pokémon Games for the Nintendo 3DS

Hardest gym leader in XY?

hg/ss team suggestions

Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle? Who is the BEST Kanto starter?

Stat Trainers

Pokémon Black and White’s 10th anniversary!

How several Pokémon changed during Pokémon Gold and Silver development

Looking for Gold and Silver Japanese Demo

Cute charm glitch?

POKEDEX REGISTRATION

Emma

I actually feel very sorry to beat my rivals in BW.

BENEFICIAL CHEAT CODES FOR ALL POKEMON GBA GAMES

Ribbon Syndicate

Small query

[question] breeding in pokemon silver

DP Battle Tower?

I need help pokeradar shiny chaining

Pokemon questions for emulators

Fish beats Ruby

XY is weird