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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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Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO Friend Code Sharing Thread!

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copperflamingo, Dec 4: 2787 0038 0698 Looking for friends!

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Guide

Generation Five Pokémon in Pokémon GO - Stats, Candy Cost and more

LilyGardy, Sep 16: I have several Sun Stones saved for when Cottonee and Petilil arrive in Pokemon Go.

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Started by bobandbill

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Game Help

Friend Code Sharing Thread

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DOVA369, May 28: Just finished a really fun dragon type monolocke of Pokemon X on a fairly new 2DS (thus why I need to add people) and thought it would be fun to have a few shinys, hidden abilities, and more competitively viable versions of the Pokemon I used...

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Started by Rainbow

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Pokémon Gaming Rules [Updated September 30th]

Sheep, Oct 2016: Pokémon Gaming RulesWelcome to the guidelines for our Pokémon Gaming Forums! This includes the Seventh Generation forum, Previous Generations forum, and Pokémon Gaming Central. That's a lot of places! But know that once you've read through these,...

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Spinoff

Pokémon Dash: The first DS Pokémon game

Palamon, Dec 9: Pokémon Dash is easily the worst spinoff game I've ever played. You can only play as Pikachu, and the game can be completed within less than an hour. There's just nothing going for it at all, and I agree with all the bad scores it gets. Even the...

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Do you buy the games on release?

Fafrir, Dec 8: IIRC, my purchases were: XD Gamecube bundle: not on release (was my first game after getting back into Pokemon). Colosseum: Hard to find but I eventually found it after it was released years ago. Emerald and Leaf Green: Not on release. Diamond...

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Favorite Evil Team

Soaring Sid, Dec 8: I am voicing a very common opinion here: Team Plasma. As many people have alread said, the N and Ghetsis relations make it awesome. Surrounding the protagonist's team on the ship and freezing Opelucid City shows they were a big bang and were real...

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Human characters you want brought back into future games

Soaring Sid, Dec 8: Posting here again because I'm curious about what happened to Riley and how he would be if he would return inthe Non-Sinnoh games...... Benga would have been a great addition to the Wyndon tower! I loved his sprite of course, but other than that,...

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Breeding for 6IV

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tweak the battle system

ZeoStar, Dec 8: I would like a difficulty system. This could include making the A.I more intelligent in battles (Such as having them switch out more) or giving them better movesets. While I can't think of any mechanical changes, this is what I would like most.

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Started by Rainbow

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Good things that happened in your games

ZeoStar, Dec 8: I was playing Pokemon Blue today and wanted a Diglett. I immediately found a Dugtrio and caught it with one Pokeball.

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Started by PageEmperor

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anyone else not like the way the master ball looks and doesn't use it?

Bellsprout, Dec 8: I think it looks fine, but I too haven't used it or even been excited to get it since Gen V. I only ever used it to catch legendaries because in my mind it was like, "this is what I have to do." But then I realized I never use legendaries on my team...

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Started by Sheep

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Article

PGL Closing: Fennel's Munna Thanks You

MizuMajyo, Dec 7: I actually can't seem to find the code?

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Started by Mercury

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Memorable Pokémon (Individuals) That You Had

Rainbow, Dec 7: My original Blastoise, which I got from my first ever Pokemon playthrough, in LeafGreen. It was named Shellshockr! Which was a name I'd heard a Blastoise have in the anime but I had to remove an e because of length. I eventually transferred it to...

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anyone else used to or still collects pokémon game boxes?

Rainbow, Dec 7: i..... think i have a Diamond box? imagine not just downloading all your games. can't relate

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Started by Sheep

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let's say you had the ability to change the starting types

Go, Dec 5: Fairy, Fire, and Dark but I'm biased and just.... really like those types. Probably rough to start the game with a Fairy type, but HONESTLY, I'd try.

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Started by colours

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pET PEEVES v2

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the sloth, Dec 2: Let's see, let's see, things to pick apart about Sword/Shield that someone hasn't already said yet... The fact Game Freak included a Cutscene Skip option that only works for cinematics and not the dialogue that stops you every five steps is up...

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Started by colours

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Use Pikachu in playthrew?

Nah, Dec 2: I've moved this thread over to Pokemon Gaming Central, since Feedback & Support is for questions and stuff about the PokeCommunity itself. But to answer your question: Pikachu's not generally considered a strong Pokemon because it has kind of low...

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How Do You Make Your Regular Playthrough More Interesting?

Brendino, Dec 1: If I'm playing a new game, I try and go in as blind as possible so I don't have any real idea what's in store for me. Even today I was playing through Sword, and came across a Pokemon I had no idea existed. Outside of that, going with Set rather...

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Article

Global Link to End in 2020

The Pokémon Global Link will cease operations in February 2020, but its spirit lives on in features present on the Nintendo Switch's Pokémon Sword and Shield.
colours, Dec 1: knew this would come since there would be a push to get as many people on the SwSh train as possible. ah well. u.u was nice enjoying PGL while it lasted.

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Pokedex Shiny

Brendino, Nov 28: Not sure if you're talking about all games or just a certain one in particular, but I know that at least in some of the newer ones, that if you've owned a shiny Pokemon at some point, you're able to see that form in your Pokedex, alongside any...

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Started by TheMCButterfly

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Which main series game did you find to be the hardest?

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piglikebig, Nov 25: Pokemon Platinum proved a great challenge to my 8-year-old self, so did Diamond and Pearl but lesser.

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Started by Sheep

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pokemon sword and shield vs digimon survive

Pokedigifan1178, Nov 22: It’s time for digimon to step out of Pokémon’s shadow. Digimon had smaller budget but their graphics and story will be better

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how long does it take you to finish a pokemon game?

NikolaP, Nov 21: You know, I honestly don't remember. I tend to take my time and try to enjoy the game and not gobble it up without chewing. The last one I "finished" was Moon on the emulator at least six months ago, which took a long time of sporadic playing, and I...

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Started by colours

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How much storage does each Pokemon use in the game files?

Nah, Nov 21: As far as know, the filesize (datasize? what's the correct term here?) for a individual Pokemon is on the order of bytes. How many bytes appears to have changed over the years, but apparently in Gen 6 it was 200-something bytes. 1000 bytes=1...

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I remember how I got all my Pokemon games.

Imperator161, Nov 19: Gen 1: Red - August 1999: This was my first game. After my mom bought me the TCG starter set to try to help me fit in better and have a better time at a lousy summer camp, I started watching the anime over vacation (got the first six episodes on...

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Started by Palamon

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Gen4 remake speculation

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ZeoStar, Nov 19: I hope they wait a few years. It feels like the remakes are coming out at a pace where it will catch up with the new games. After potential Sinnoh remakes, it would be one generation away from X/Y remakes. The newer games aren't graphically...

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Looking to collect Pokemon games

FireLordZuko, Nov 18: Thanks so much my man! I didn't know those three stores you listed were even a thing, your input is valuable, so thanks mate!

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What Pokemon Game Do You Want To Play/Replay?

Bellsprout, Nov 17: I wanted to replay Platinum and I've been playing it for about a week now. I just have to face off against the elite four/champion. I've been really enjoying my time, I forgot how much I enjoy Sinnoh. I was thinking about replaying white2 again...

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Started by Henny4315

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pokemon gaming intro scenes!

colours, Nov 16: i feel like i've had the most memories each and every time i see gen 3's intro. it's not that it's really any better per se, but it carries a lot of weight for me. that said if i had to pick which one was the most well done, it'd probably be a...

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Pokémon GO

Do You Complete Field/Special Research?

Maserati777, Nov 13: I’ve completed all the special research up to this point minus the bought research. For field research I like to complete the tasks for Gastly, Mankey, Machop, Bronzor, Electrike, Spinda and Spoink since I still need the shinies. I’ll also do...

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Hypothetical Battle Mechanic

NikolaP, Nov 13: The idea is to take any weak Pokémon and turn it very powerful in an unexpected way. Even though most Pokémon have a relatively wide specially/physically mixed set of teachable moves, most are competitively useful for one way of attacking and...

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#ThankYouGameFreak trends in the US on Twitter

Dawn, Nov 13: Twitter is a terrifyingly volatile place right now. Two days ago it was #ThankYouGameFreak Yesterday it was #IStandWithSerebii Today it's #GameFreakLied I expect #PaidReviews tomorrow, or similar. Or something extremely inflammatory to wind...

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Started by colours

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When was the last time you played a Pokémon game?

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Kim Junmyeon, Nov 12: Last Pokemon game I played was Ultra Sun, and that was just me running around Alola topping off my dex and levelling up a new team.

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Started by Sheep

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Set or Switch?

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milcute, Nov 12: Set for Nuzlockes, Switch for everything else. So I like my game to be a little less challenging - sue me. I play for fun.

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Started by Palamon

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Where did you Start?

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EJ, Nov 12: I started with Blue but it was actually 2006 when that happened lol. Within a few months, Diamond & Pearl came out and a close friend bought it for me. I was a freshman in high school and couldn't afford it. The reason I waited so long to finally...

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Pokémon GO

Most Recent Capture

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LilyGardy, Nov 8: My last capture was shadow Sneasel from defeating Rocket Go Leader Sierra. My latest research breakthrough was Articuno. My first Articuno on Pokemon Go.

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Started by Palamon

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Is Pokémon your favorite game?

Fafrir, Nov 6: Personally, I can't say what is my favourite series/game of all time just because I feel it fluctuates and I never consider any game to be my #1 but when I do I don't consider it to be Pokémon. Doesn't help that I dislike its current direction.

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Started by Sheep

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Golurk is considered Green by the Pokedex

GGOD89, Nov 5: wow I didn't see that.

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Started by Palamon

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Shiny hunting methods

the Alolan naturalist, Nov 5: The ultra wormhole was pretty fun, and also surprisingly fast (with a shiny charm tbf)

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Say the Fairy Type was never Created

GGOD89, Nov 4: Fairy kinda gave some normal types a second type, and finally gave dragon type a weakness besides itself

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physical and special attackers

GGOD89, Nov 4: I'm definitely a mix player, cuz u never know when the other team has a sp. def or def tank

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Do you use items?

GGOD89, Nov 4: If I'm really stuck on someone, then i stock up on potions and spam till the opponent runs out of pp.

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Started by The Bellossom boi

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Do I trade in so I can get a switch?

Dawn, Nov 4: Don't do it, trade in prices are absolute garbage. You'd be lucky to make half the cost of a Switch Lite and a copy of the game trading in everything.

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A question about starters

the Alolan naturalist, Nov 4: I usually do a playthrough with every starter. I like to do themed runs so if the starter fits a theme I want to do, I might not pick him the first time around so I can pick him for my theme run (eg Rowlet for an all birds theme). If neither starter...

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Pokémon GO

Regigigas Research

Arjay, Nov 2: Oh ok, that's a relief. As for the raids, I wish they'd make Mewtwo, Deoxys and Rayquaza available as research breakthrough rewards. Some of us live in the middle of nowhere with hardly any gyms and no one else playing the game. Mewtwo is the only...

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Your Favourite Gym Badge?

Reyzadren, Oct 31: Relic badge from Fantina's ghost gym. https://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/2/28/Relic_Badge.png/50px-Relic_Badge.png

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Started by Fritz

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Pokémon: Ultimate version concept

BananaBreadGuy, Oct 29: In response to the first paragraph: Yeah, that's fair. I think i was thinking more of a non-linear sort of thing, in which the player isn't physically limited as much, with things happening and changing with and without the player. EDIT: nvm just...

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Make a team out of your favourite Pokemon

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Kurapika, Oct 29: OK, so my team will first of all start with a funny looking Gengar! Then of course, Weavile, my favourite Pokémon. Next, I wil most likely have a beautiful Shiny Hydreigon, as well as a lovely Crobat and probably a Clefable for support. Lastly,...

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Favourite Mega Evolution

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lilaë21, Oct 26: Mega Altaria, not just my favourite mega but one of my favourite designs overall

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Your favourite Gen

Autumn94, Oct 26: Gen 3. I started with Pokemon Leaf Green, and right after that Sapphire, I'll always love them best :)

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Started by The Bellossom boi

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Spinoff

What's your favorite spinoff?

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SirDeoxys, Oct 25: I've not played very many spin-off Pokémon titles before, but I always enjoyed playing Pokémon Rumble with my cousin on his Wii long ago. Apparently he got the full game for free on there despite never actually buying it and to this day we still...

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Favourite Bike's OST

Raicheot, Oct 24: Would have to say Kanto theme for me

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If you could only play one Pokémon game...

Raicheot, Oct 24: That is a tough question. I think it would have to be crystal or HGSS remakes

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