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Omicron July 5th, 2014 7:11 PM

TC's Speed Breeding Challenge!
 

TC's Speed Breeding Challenge!

Welcome to TC's Speed Breeding Challenge! Are you a fast, efficient pokémon breeder? Do you consider yourself the best? Test your skills and crown yourself in TC's Speed Breeding Challenge as PC's fastest pokémon breeder!

The challenge will run from July 9 through July 11 with one round per day. A pokémon will be announced at 12 PM EDT and you'll have until 12 AM EDT to post your entry. You will be able to do everything without trading, using version exclusives, pokémon bank and the likes. Only a regular run though the games is needed.

Rules:
  • Everything must be done in a copy of Pokémon X or Y.
  • You must breed a Pokémon with the exact same characteristics as the announced one. This includes Egg moves, Nature, Pokéball, Ability, Nicknames and TM's.
  • The first participant to post a photo of the pokémon in question wins the round.
  • The judges might ask a participant to trade them the entry pokémon if needed.
  • You must sign up using the form found below.


Example:

Pokémon: Skrelp
Nature: Naughty
Ability: Poison Point
Pokéball: Premier ball
Egg moves: Haze, Play Rough, Venom Drench
TM: Frustration

Sign up forms:

Username:
FC:
OT:


Judges: Omicron, Necrum, Keiran.

Spoiler:
Participants
Username: Peter Quill
FC: 2208-5433-1746
OT: Louie

Username: BakingBluePotatoe
FC: 2208-5032-7062
OT: Rosa

Username: Sushimmi
FC: 5429-8824-5768
OT: Serena

Username: Champion. Lunis
Fc: 1762-2896-5559
OT: lunis.

Username: RedJ
FC: 1805-2947-4305
OT: RedJ

Username: skyluigi2
FC: 5069-3912-3062
OT: Daniel

Username: MIAU
FC: 3153-4016-5784
OT: Miau



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Cyclone July 5th, 2014 9:44 PM

Could we post when we have it and be ready to send it right away? I ask because my camera sucks, and it actually takes time to upload a photo to post (take picture with my phone, connect to laptop, import to laptop, find an image site to upload to, upload, and finally link), so even if I get a photo I'd be posting first and adding the photo once it's online; it might be quicker to just trade it right away. LOL

I've done some good breeding lately, including some 5IV HA Eevee and 5IV Egg Move Sneasel all within a day. I can't call myself a breeder extraordinaire and not do this. My FC is below.

I do have two questions.

1. Will all three (presuming three) challenges be able to use something caught within Kalos WITHOUT access to Friend Safaris, HAs, etc. as breeding stock?
2. Am I correct that IVs (say, a minimum of four perfect IVs) are not required for this? Naturally, they are not seen in a photo, so presuming not.

Omicron July 5th, 2014 10:32 PM

A picture would be preferred, but exceptions could be made, so yes, you can post and ask one of the judges to trade with you.

Yes, all 3 challenges will be able to be completed within the game and without the need of Friend Safaris, pokémon bank HA nor trading between versions, etc.

And IV's are not required, you are correct.

Miau July 6th, 2014 1:17 AM

Count me in! I'm pretty confident about the breeding part, not so much about the speed, especially since I may still be at work when the Pokemon is posted, but I still want to join {XD}

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycloneGU (Post 8332678)
take picture with my phone, connect to laptop, import to laptop, find an image site to upload to, upload, and finally link

That is... exactly what I'm planning to do, and what we'll all do, except maybe some have digital cameras. It really isn't much of a hassle :P I personally recommend imgur.com for uploading the picture.

Cyclone July 6th, 2014 6:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIAU (Post 8332946)
Count me in! I'm pretty confident about the breeding part, not so much about the speed, especially since I may still be at work when the Pokemon is posted, but I still want to join {XD}



That is... exactly what I'm planning to do, and what we'll all do, except maybe some have digital cameras. It really isn't much of a hassle :P I personally recommend imgur.com for uploading the picture.

Yeah, some people would have an advantage in terms of speed getting the image in over others. Some cameras connect to the computer remotely and can upload it to a site within a minute, and some of us have to do it the longer (and slower) way; we could be five minutes into that process and someone gets their picture within a minute and wins even though the first person done is the one having picture problems.

That's why I was asking. :) Posting saying you're done and taking the picture should ideally be done within a minute of each other (I'd allow for two or three due to the possibility of clocks being slightly off). If the picture is up within 2-3 minutes, no need to check timestamps. If it's delayed due to problems (hey, the person might have been kicked offline briefly, it happens without warning), then the picture's timestamp is the way to go.

I have a nearly completed Kalos Dex, so I don't think this will be too tough to start off. My only difficulty is if I end up using an HA Pokémon starting off. That could screw me up. The ball required may necessitate fresh catches.

BakingBluePotatoe July 6th, 2014 6:31 AM

Looks like fun! Heck, I'm in.

Queeestion though, would playing in a language other than English be a problem? (My game is still the same German file I started with ages ago)
EDIT: Stupid question. I just realized I'd just need to trade with the dudes in charge every time or something.

Miau July 6th, 2014 7:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycloneGU (Post 8333311)
That's why I was asking. :) Posting saying you're done and taking the picture should ideally be done within a minute of each other

I don't think posting and then editing with the picture would be okay though, since one could post before hatching the egg, and then edit to add the picture and say they've had "camera problems" or something. Or one could announce they've got the Pokemon, but still need to hatch it before a host is available to trade.

Thing is, it's my first time participating in a speed breeding event, so I don't know how fast people finish the task, like within minutes of each other, so maybe all this talk is practically for nothing {XD}

Cyclone July 6th, 2014 8:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIAU (Post 8333387)
I don't think posting and then editing with the picture would be okay though, since one could post before hatching the egg, and then edit to add the picture and say they've had "camera problems" or something. Or one could announce they've got the Pokemon, but still need to hatch it before a host is available to trade.

Thing is, it's my first time participating in a speed breeding event, so I don't know how fast people finish the task, like within minutes of each other, so maybe all this talk is practically for nothing {XD}

Same with me, it's my first go at this. I think the only prizes really are emblems, so there is nothing really to gain by trying such cheating tactics as you suggest. The same idea of cheaters does worry me, but I am hopeful that people would be honest and the people judging are active during the three days of the contest. (And if it really is too close to call, have joint winners! Just give an extra emblem!)

And yeah, someone could say they're hatching the Egg and then find it's not correct and feign camera problems. The timestamp on the picture will be some 10 minutes later if more Eggs have to be bred. I'd think that would adjust the time of such an entry since the edited time will appear on the post as the new time, as well. I'd only allow no more than a five minute gap between picture and posting time, and even 2-3 should be more than plenty. If it takes 15 minutes to upload a picture (hey, some have dial-up still), then the timestamp on the picture may need to be checked in the file info against the original posting time. Just because you're first with the picture up doesn't mean you were first to get it.

Omicron July 6th, 2014 6:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIAU (Post 8332946)
Count me in! I'm pretty confident about the breeding part, not so much about the speed, especially since I may still be at work when the Pokemon is posted, but I still want to join {XD}



That is... exactly what I'm planning to do, and what we'll all do, except maybe some have digital cameras. It really isn't much of a hassle :P I personally recommend imgur.com for uploading the picture.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BakingBluePotatoe (Post 8333323)
Looks like fun! Heck, I'm in.

Queeestion though, would playing in a language other than English be a problem? (My game is still the same German file I started with ages ago)
EDIT: Stupid question. I just realized I'd just need to trade with the dudes in charge every time or something.

Could you two please fill the sign up forms? Thank you!

Also, BBP, translations are available in the internet, so don't worry about that!

Peter Quill July 6th, 2014 7:30 PM

This seems interesting. I haven't been playing with my Pokemon X so this would be a good comeback. My breeding skills are getting rusty, too. Count me in!

Username: Peter Quill
FC: 2208-5433-1746
OT: Louie

BakingBluePotatoe July 6th, 2014 8:45 PM

Oh, sorry 'bout not filling it out

Username: BakingBluePotatoe
FC: 2208-5032-7062
OT: Rosa

Sushimmi July 7th, 2014 1:54 AM

Username: Sushimmi
FC: 5429-8824-5768
OT: Serena

I'm so going to get screwed if it needs a HA.

Also, are baby pokemon going to be part of this?

Ghost Lunis July 7th, 2014 5:26 AM

Eh I might not actually get to breed anything but I'm signing up just in case.

Username: Champion. Lunis
Fc: 1762-2896-5559
OT: lunis.

Cyclone July 7th, 2014 6:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sushimmi (Post 8334804)
Username: Sushimmi
FC: 5429-8824-5768
OT: Serena

I'm so going to get screwed if it needs a HA.

Also, are baby pokemon going to be part of this?

If I may...I already asked this question. Hidden Abilities will not be required.

Neither will any of the 12 TMs picked up at the Battle Maison.

Basically, we can go out, catch the Pokémon, and take it straight to the breeder. We can catch the males with Egg Moves too. If you already have all of them (and lucky enough to have the female to breed in the right ball right away, and something with the nature), you have a leg up. I'm currently looking around for some of my missing TMs and hope to get most, if not all of them (save the ones in the Maison) before this begins.

Sushimmi July 7th, 2014 6:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycloneGU (Post 8335098)
If I may...I already asked this question. Hidden Abilities will not be required.

Hooray! I'm not bent on winning but that's a relief.

Soo, baby pokemon in or out?

Omicron July 7th, 2014 7:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sushimmi (Post 8335145)
Hooray! I'm not bent on winning but that's a relief.

Soo, baby pokemon in or out?

Baby pokémon are out. Do not rule out HA completely, though. Everything can be done without trading, Friend Safaris, Pokémon Bank, etc. If you have the game, it can be done. Nothing else is needed. So don't worry about that.

RedJ July 7th, 2014 7:17 AM

Username: RedJ
FC: 1805-2947-4305
OT: RedJ

Cyclone July 7th, 2014 7:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omicron (Post 8335154)
Baby pokémon are out. Do not rule out HA completely, though. Everything can be done without trading, Friend Safaris, Pokémon Bank, etc. If you have the game, it can be done. Nothing else is needed. So don't worry about that.

No, you cannot catch most HA Pokémon in the game without a Friend Safari. If you're not lucky enough to have, say, a Friend Safari with Klutz Audino in it like I do, that's a challenge that I can do and you cannot. That would not be fair for challenge purposes. HAs are out.

Omicron July 7th, 2014 7:44 AM

First of all, I am aware of that. If I were to ask for a HA I'd ask for one that was available through normal play-through, as I have stated multiple times before.

Second, there is no need to be rude.

And third, please don't tell me how to run my event. Thank you.

skyluigi2 July 7th, 2014 9:06 AM

This sounds pretty fun. No promises I'll be any good at it, but I'm going to give it a shot regardless!

Username: skyluigi2
FC: 5069-3912-3062
OT: Daniel

Miau July 7th, 2014 9:12 AM

Filling up the form :)

Username: MIAU
FC: 3153-4016-5784
OT: Miau

Omicron July 7th, 2014 9:17 PM

I'm posting here to remind everyone that filling up the form is required to participate in the event. Failing to do so will result in not being able to participate, it doesn't matter if you had posted before.

Cyclone July 8th, 2014 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omicron (Post 8335199)
First of all, I am aware of that. If I were to ask for a HA I'd ask for one that was available through normal play-through, as I have stated multiple times before.

Second, there is no need to be rude.

And third, please don't tell me how to run my event. Thank you.

I wasn't trying to be rude, I was just giving my opinion. I'm trying to remember which HAs are actually found in the game without a Safari. I know there aren't very many...

EDIT: Oh no. You have a need for a Horde Encounter in there, don't you? LOL

Necrum July 8th, 2014 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycloneGU (Post 8337412)
I wasn't trying to be rude, I was just giving my opinion. I'm trying to remember which HAs are actually found in the game without a Safari. I know there aren't very many...

Basically any Horde Pokemon can have an HA. That's about it beyond Friend Safaris. I assure you we have no HAs in the challenges. We planned this so that the contest would be doable for everyone with X or Y.

Cyclone July 8th, 2014 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Necrum (Post 8337420)
Basically any Horde Pokemon can have an HA. That's about it beyond Friend Safaris. I assure you we have no HAs in the challenges. We planned this so that the contest would be doable for everyone with X or Y.

Ah, I was about to import my Lv.100 Shiny Audino from Gen. V and teach it Entrainment to help me catch all of the Horde HAs just in case. LOL

Even so, now that I think about it, that sounds like an interesting activity.

Omicron July 8th, 2014 6:49 PM

Just posting to remind everyone that you have until 11:59 AM to fill the sign up form. After that the first challenge will be posted and you'll be unable to participate.

Sushimmi July 8th, 2014 11:45 PM

Wait, 12pm EMT? That's like 12 hours behind. I thought it was GMT!

-Groan- Kick me out of this. I'm not going to wake up at midnight and I have school the next day. I may sneak my phone into class but not my 3DS.

Omicron July 9th, 2014 7:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sushimmi (Post 8338618)
Wait, 12pm EMT? That's like 12 hours behind. I thought it was GMT!

-Groan- Kick me out of this. I'm not going to wake up at midnight and I have school the next day. I may sneak my phone into class but not my 3DS.

It's EDT and it's only four hours behind. I won't kick you yet because of that confusion. If even after this you want to step out, send me a pm and I'll do it.

acatfrommars July 9th, 2014 7:41 AM

I'm in, hope it's not too late.

Username: acatfrommars
FC: 2879 0137 6072
OT: Nate

Sushimmi July 9th, 2014 7:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omicron (Post 8339049)
It's EDT and it's only four hours behind. I won't kick you yet because of that confusion. If even after this you want to step out, send me a pm and I'll do it.

My timezone is GMT+8, so there you go. 12 hours early.I guess I still can participate... But just not within the time limit. I'll just breed for fun.

I'm purposefully dragging the time to do my homework so I can sneak in some play time.

Necrum July 9th, 2014 7:57 AM

last minute sign ups should go up NOW. After 12 EDT we will not accept any more.
Sign ups are closed now. First challenge will be up shortly.

Cyclone July 9th, 2014 7:58 AM

All right, I'm ready to do this!

That is, provided something doesn't call me away as the challenge is posted. >.>

EDIT: Apparently I never did this, and I must have thought for a simple form like this having it in my sig. was adequate, but here it is:

Account: This Account
FC: As in sig. - 5327-1949-9511
OT: Cyclone

Omicron July 9th, 2014 8:02 AM

http://www.serebii.net/battletrozei/pokemon/669.png
#669-Flabébé
Form: Blue Flower
Nature: Adamant
Ability: Flower Veil
Poké Ball: Dive Ball
Egg Moves: Captivate, Copy Cat

Round 1 is up!

Necrum July 9th, 2014 8:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycloneGU (Post 8339082)
All right, I'm ready to do this!

That is, provided something doesn't call me away as the challenge is posted. >.>

I regret to inform you that as you have not submitted a sign up form you cannot qualify for this event. You are free to breed the Pokemon if you wish and even post them but they won't be judged.

Cyclone July 9th, 2014 8:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Necrum (Post 8339094)
I regret to inform you that as you have not submitted a sign up form you cannot qualify for this event. You are free to breed the Pokemon if you wish and even post them but they won't be judged.

All of my information is right there in my sig,!

Necrum July 9th, 2014 8:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycloneGU (Post 8339096)
All of my information is right there in my sig,!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omicron (Post 8338193)
Just posting to remind everyone that you have until 11:59 AM to fill the sign up form. After that the first challenge will be posted and you'll be unable to participate.

We were clear several times that the sign up form needed to be posted, and omicron even told you that in a message.

Cyclone July 9th, 2014 8:20 AM

And I replied to that message saying it was in my sig.! So I'm being disqualified because I didn't specifically copy and paste information into a three line form instead of pointing out where it was all located in the same post? That's a little...ridiculous. And I have ADD, so it's easy for me to miss something like that, too.

EDIT: I am only now noticing I did not put it specifically in this thread. But I KNOW I replied to the VM confirming where my information is.

Omicron July 9th, 2014 8:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycloneGU (Post 8339121)
And I replied to that message saying it was in my sig.! So I'm being disqualified because I didn't specifically copy and paste information into a three line form instead of pointing out where it was all located in the same post? That's a little...ridiculous. And I have ADD, so it's easy for me to miss something like that, too.

The sign-up forms are a way to control and order the event, they are not some arbitrary thing I impose. The OP states that you must fill the sign up form, I asked you through PM to fill it and posted twice in the thread about it too. I was very clear about that. I shouldn't have to chase you to fill it. When joining other events you have used the form too, why not in this one?

Anyway, fill the form and you will be able to participate. The next time please make sure to do everything you are required to do in order to join an event.

Cyclone July 9th, 2014 8:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omicron (Post 8339145)
The sign-up forms are a way to control and order the event, they are not some arbitrary thing I impose. The OP states that you must fill the sign up form, I asked you through PM to fill it and posted twice in the thread about it too. I was very clear about that. I shouldn't have to chase you to fill it. When joining other events you have used the form too, why not in this one?

Anyway, fill the form and you will be able to participate. The next time please make sure to do everything you are required to do in order to join an event.

To answer that, other sign-up forms have requested other information. All of the information for this sign-up form was all within my signature except the account name, which is obviously the one posting the messages containing that sig. When I replied to the VMs, I said as much.

I'm trying to get the Adamant nature right now, and ran into a slowdown by not having a Captivate user ready to use - or an Adamant mate that works. So I probably lost already.

Even so, I edited my 11:58 AM post right above the first challenge info.

EDIT: Ugh, and now I put an incompatible Captivate user. Wow, am I spacing out today.

Miau July 9th, 2014 8:45 AM

Done! Huge pics in spoiler.


Omicron July 9th, 2014 8:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycloneGU (Post 8339166)
To answer that, other sign-up forms have requested other information. All of the information for this sign-up form was all within my signature except the account name, which is obviously the one posting the messages containing that sig. When I replied to the VMs, I said as much.

I'm trying to get the Adamant nature right now, and ran into a slowdown by not having a Captivate user ready to use - or an Adamant mate that works. So I probably lost already.

Even so, I edited my 11:58 AM post right above the first challenge info.

Thanks. Also, there's two more challenges, you can still win those. And some surprises too.

Cyclone July 9th, 2014 9:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omicron (Post 8339183)
Thanks. Also, there's two more challenges, you can still win those. And some surprises too.

Yeah, I still don't even have a Captivate user. Nothing I had was leveled up, and I had no Adamant mates, so I had no chance in this one. LOL

MIAU: did you just happen to be lucky to have what you needed? I can't see how you otherwise did that so fast. Nicely done. So far, I just have a Flabébé Floette in a Dive Ball. LOL

Ghost Lunis July 9th, 2014 9:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIAU (Post 8339169)

congrats! an awesome job.

I was about to use my last two heartscales on skitty. Sooo glad I updated this page first,XD.

Sushimmi July 9th, 2014 9:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycloneGU (Post 8339211)
Yeah, I still don't even have a Captivate user. Nothing I had was leveled up, and I had no Adamant mates, so I had no chance in this one. LOL

MIAU: did you just happen to be lucky to have what you needed? I can't see how you otherwise did that so fast. Nicely done. So far, I just have a Flabébé Floette in a Dive Ball. LOL

Force feed a skitty with rare candies, breed it with a blue flabebe, ???, Profit!

I stopped after getting one minus the ball and nature because I'm lazy and want to sleep. Will post my results tmr. Good night!

Miau July 9th, 2014 9:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycloneGU (Post 8339211)
Yeah, I still don't even have a Captivate user. Nothing I had was leveled up, and I had no Adamant mates, so I had no chance in this one. LOL

MIAU: did you just happen to be lucky to have what you needed? I can't see how you otherwise did that so fast. Nicely done. So far, I just have a Flabébé in a Dive Ball. LOL

Thanks! The only thing I had prior was a level 30-something female Skitty that I actually used in-game, so I had to level it up and then breed it to get a male. And considering the gender ratio on that one, it wasn't an easy task... Other than that, I Synchronized an Adamant blue Flabebe, and voila, all done :)

Cyclone July 9th, 2014 9:21 AM

Hey, wait. Are Rare Candies allowed for this?

Even so, I stupidly wandered in the yellow flowers for ten minutes, then finally went to the blue flowers. There we go, first try.

Then I looked and found NOTHING that learns Captivate that I could use; either female or not leveled up. I got a Stantler ready (two levels away), put it in with Flabébé...and we know how that ended.

By that point I think MIAU ws already posting victory, but I'm in the Audino Safari with a male Skitty for a little while now because I didn't think Rare Candies was an allowable method for this. I was going to have to rely on Nature Slots™ for the Adamant nature, anyway.

Miau July 9th, 2014 9:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Champion Lunis (Post 8339221)
congrats! an awesome job.

I was about to use my last two heartscales on skitty. Sooo glad I updated this page first,XD.

Thank you! So you had a high leveled Skitty that already forgot both moves? I usually get my Heart Scales (and Rare Candies) off PGL, since I horde Pokemiles from WT ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycloneGU (Post 8339238)
Hey, wait. Are Rare Candies allowed for this?

Even so, I stupidly wandered in the yellow flowers for ten minutes, then finally went to the blue flowers. There we go, first try.

Then I looked and found NOTHING that learns Captivate that I could use; either female or not leveled up. I got a Stantler ready (two levels away), put it in with Flabébé...and we know how that ended.

By that point I think MIAU ws already posting victory, but I'm in the Audino Safari with a male Skitty for a little while now because I didn't think Rare Candies was an allowable method for this.

You should go to Google-sensei for advice on where to catch certain Pokemon, their egg moves and compatible parents. I use bulbapedia + serebii, and then some, just to be sure ;)

Ghost Lunis July 9th, 2014 9:25 AM

I was going strong until the lunch bell rang at work and I decided to stuff my face. I had to remember where to buy dive balls at first, XD.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIAU (Post 8339243)
Thank you! So you had a high leveled Skitty that already forgot both moves? I usually get my Heart Scales (and Rare Candies) off PGL, since I horde Pokemiles from WT ;)

That where I get mine from too:) but i have no internet connection at work to do that:/

Yea I have a level 100 shiny skitty. Why someone would have taken it to level 100 is beyond me!

Omicron July 9th, 2014 9:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycloneGU (Post 8339238)
Hey, wait. Are Rare Candies allowed for this?

Even so, I stupidly wandered in the yellow flowers for ten minutes, then finally went to the blue flowers. There we go, first try.

Then I looked and found NOTHING that learns Captivate that I could use; either female or not leveled up. I got a Stantler ready (two levels away), put it in with Flabébé...and we know how that ended.

By that point I think MIAU ws already posting victory, but I'm in the Audino Safari with a male Skitty for a little while now because I didn't think Rare Candies was an allowable method for this. I was going to have to rely on Nature Slots™ for the Adamant nature, anyway.

I hadn't considered Rare Candies, my bad. From this point on, rare candies won't be allowed. MIAU was still the first one to post and her entry is valid since I hadn't stated anything against them.

Cyclone July 9th, 2014 9:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Champion Lunis (Post 8339248)
I was going strong until the lunch bell rang at work and I decided to stuff my face. I had to remember where to buy dive balls at first, XD.



That where I get mine from too:) but i have no internet connection at work to do that:/

Yea I have a level 100 shiny skitty. Why someone would have taken it to level 100 is beyond me!

Hahaha, I always keep a supply of every single Pokéball available. Except Cherish Balls, Dream Balls, and any Apricorn Ball, of course (though the last I can apply to HG/SS). Oh, and Safari Balls are exclusive as well, scratch those...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omicron (Post 8339250)
I hadn't considered Rare Candies, my bad. From this point on, rare candies won't be allowed. MIAU was still the first one to post and her entry is valid since I hadn't stated anything against them.

Haha, I don't think she said she used them, but maybe she did! But I agree, nothing was said before, so it still counts. :)

Miau July 9th, 2014 9:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Champion Lunis (Post 8339248)
Yea I have a level 100 shiny skitty. Why someone would have taken it to level 100 is beyond me!

The things you see on Wonder Trade {XD}

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omicron (Post 8339250)
I hadn't considered Rare Candies, my bad. From this point on, rare candies won't be allowed. MIAU was still the first one to post and her entry is valid since I hadn't stated anything against them.

Noted. Just for the record, I did use them. Won't for the next tasks, of course.

Ghost Lunis July 9th, 2014 9:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omicron (Post 8339250)
I hadn't considered Rare Candies, my bad. From this point on, rare candies won't be allowed. MIAU was still the first one to post and her entry is valid since I hadn't stated anything against them.

What about heart scales? I would think they would be out as well but its up to you judges:)

Cyclone July 9th, 2014 9:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Champion Lunis (Post 8339271)
What about heart scales? I would think they would be out as well but its up to you judges:)

I assumed Heart Scales are allowed. It's just relearning a move that was previously unlearned or never learned naturally during level-up.

Not that it would have helped me in this one, anyway. LOL

BTW, just popped my first Flabébé with the moveset, but have nothing to guarantee natures, and it came out Serious. I'll have an Adamant one soon, however.

Ghost Lunis July 9th, 2014 9:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycloneGU (Post 8339285)
I assumed Heart Scales are allowed. It's just relearning a move that was previously unlearned or never learned naturally during level-up.

Not that it would have helped me in this one, anyway. LOL

BTW, just popped my first Flabébé with the moveset, but have nothing to guarantee natures, and it came out Serious. I'll have an Adamant one soon, however.

Are you just breeding for fun? This rounds over.

Omicron July 9th, 2014 9:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Champion Lunis (Post 8339271)
What about heart scales? I would think they would be out as well but its up to you judges:)

Heart Scales are allowed. It's different from Rare Candies. :)

EDIT: In order to win the participation emblem you must post an entry, even if you not win.

Cyclone July 9th, 2014 9:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Champion Lunis (Post 8339290)
Are you just breeding for fun? This rounds over.

I am well aware that the round is over. However, I refuse to be defeated. I will still accomplish the final result. :)

Plus, I'm doing it without Rare Candies. LOL

EDIT: Two Calm, a Mild, a Sassy, and an Impish. Hmm. Well, I have Wonder Trade material later...

RedJ July 9th, 2014 10:15 AM

I didn't level up that Skitty for nothing (would have been done MUCH faster if Delcatty could learn Captivate), so have some pictures anyway (sorry about the quality, had to use my webcam since my 3DS is the only other picture taking device I have)-


Ghost Lunis July 9th, 2014 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omicron (Post 8339299)
Heart Scales are allowed. It's different from Rare Candies. :)

EDIT: In order to win the participation emblem you must post an entry, even if you not win.

ah ok, well then I will continue to work on that then:)

Sorry, I didn't see anything about that other than the first person to post is the winner. Makes perfect sense though as that was a rule in the only other competition I have ever entered.:)

Cyclone July 9th, 2014 10:58 AM

I finally popped an Adamant one on Egg #14. Challenge complete.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omicron (Post 8339299)
EDIT: In order to win the participation emblem you must post an entry, even if you not win.

So I need a picture of the final subject as well? Just checking. :) I'll hang on to this one, as well, with the rest going for trades.

Ghost Lunis July 9th, 2014 12:06 PM



there is my glorious entry:)

acatfrommars July 9th, 2014 12:13 PM

Wait what are we supposed to be breeding?
Nevermind, I'll stay tuned for the challenge tomorrow! ^^

Peter Quill July 9th, 2014 12:50 PM

My timezone is also GMT+8. I am trying to fix my body clock (I am already starting to sleep in the morning here @[email protected]) so I really won't be able to stay up at the early hours.
I won't be backing out though. Doing today's challenge now!

Cyclone July 9th, 2014 1:20 PM

Well, finally took a picture of the Pokémon bred two or three hours ago.

It turned out huge. Spoilered it.


Ball images don't translate very well this way, but yes, that's a Dive Ball.

Peter Quill July 9th, 2014 2:22 PM

Finally finished after an hour! I had no Flabebe and Skitty so I had to catch both of them.
I still had to grind Skitty in the Pokemon League afterwards. (My Greninja sweeped the E4 yay xD)
I just had to hatch two eggs to get this so this run was good. I had fun o/
(I know the IVs doesn't matter but Kiloude rated it outstanding, which was nice >w<)

Sushimmi July 9th, 2014 3:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omicron (Post 8339250)
I hadn't considered Rare Candies, my bad. From this point on, rare candies won't be allowed. MIAU was still the first one to post and her entry is valid since I hadn't stated anything against them.

But how do you tell between a candied-trained and a I-already-have-one? Trust?

Omicron July 9th, 2014 3:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sushimmi (Post 8339864)
But how do you tell between a candied-trained and a I-already-have-one? Trust?

There's really no way for us to know. So yes, it will come to trust.

Omicron July 9th, 2014 6:18 PM

Bonus Round!

http://www.serebii.net/battletrozei/pokemon/024.png
Pokémon: Arbok
Ability: Unnerve (HA)
Poké Ball: Luxury Ball

Sushimmi July 9th, 2014 6:24 PM

I'm still stuck at schooolll. I'll post both entries in 10hours time. Lucky Peter Quill!

Necrum July 9th, 2014 7:43 PM

Bonus Round Pokemon don't need to be bred by the way.

acatfrommars July 9th, 2014 8:45 PM

If only I could find my Pokemon X. Ugh, hopefully I'll find tomorrow and I can breed this. I don't even care if I'm not the first one....

Peter Quill July 9th, 2014 9:05 PM

Finally >w<. This took longer than expected @[email protected] (2-3 hrs)
Encountering Ekans in a horde is hard enough, but finding which one has the Hidden Ability is even worse. Also, the occasional rain will stop you from using Sweet Scent xD.

I brought it straight to the E4 to level it up for it to evolve.



Cyclone July 9th, 2014 9:12 PM

Whoa, I'm in a dofferent game!

And sadly, I do not have an Arbok Safari! (If it even exists.) And yes, I know it appears in a horde...

However, you CAN breed these, if you end up with a male HA. Just get any Luxury Ball female. Breed for the ability on a random Egg. Heypresto.

EDIT: I have decided to now level up a random Lv.20 Audino from my PC (may use a Lv.30 FS) and make it watch its species get beat up for experience. I am so mean. :)

RedJ July 9th, 2014 9:18 PM

Gah, wish I'd noticed this sooner. Not that it would've helped, since tracking down an Arbok horde is proving to be a pain but it's more fun that way. Oh well.

Peter Quill July 9th, 2014 9:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycloneGU (Post 8340459)
Whoa, I'm in a dofferent game!

And sadly, I do not have an Arbok Safari! (If it even exists.) And yes, I know it appears in a horde...

However, you CAN breed these, if you end up with a male HA. Just get any Luxury Ball female. Breed for the ability on a random Egg. Heypresto.

I don't have an Arbok Safari xD. I had a Cute Charm Sylveon in my party (to make sure I found a female most of the time) and Venusaur with Worry Seed to sort out the abilities. My only problem is finding Ekans. Which was the most annoying part.

Also, 1) I think males can only pass HAs when bred with a Ditto, and 2) the female species will always determine which species the egg would be.

Well, my other intention in doing this is to expand my breeding stock, so I guess I am hitting two birds with one stone.

Cyclone July 9th, 2014 9:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Quill (Post 8340477)
Also, 1) I think males can only pass HAs when bred with a Ditto, and 2) the female species will always determine which species the egg would be.

Well, point 2 is common knowledge. But point 1...I should try an Anticipation male Eevee with a female Run Away or Adaptability. Though I have more males than females for sure.

EDIT: Well, THAT was fun.


I know it's an Ekans, not an Arbok. But my Audino had a hard enough time tagging all of them with Entrainment without going to Route 19 for the immediate evolution's horde.

If this is not considered a victory, I'll train it with a few Safari battles in the morning. I mean, six or seven Audino/Chansey battles or less should do the job to Lv.22. It's 3:15 AM, I have to sleep. LOL

Sushimmi July 10th, 2014 5:41 AM

I've been breeding Flabebes left and right cursing and screaming at the damn gender ratios until I saw the page. 100% Female #Notevengoingtocry.

I even got a dive ball one already! How to... Oh, breed a Skitty with a dive ball flabebe (Facepalm)

Spoiler:
http://imgur.com/tRWaGck Sorry for the low quality but you can see it has the egg moves and ability. I'm not going to say is adamant because it is not. Me and my mom just don't like each other very much.

..., can you see the picture? I cant...

Cyclone July 10th, 2014 6:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sushimmi (Post 8340911)
I've been breeding Flabebes left and right cursing and screaming at the damn gender ratios until I saw the page. 100% Female #Notevengoingtocry.

I even got a dive ball one already! How to... Oh, breed a Skitty with a dive ball flabebe (Facepalm)

You have seen the light. :)

EDIT: I've helped with the picture above. You were linking the Web page URL, not the image's location. This is Sushimmi's entry.


Omicron July 10th, 2014 8:08 AM

Round 2!

http://www.serebii.net/battletrozei/pokemon/694.png

Pokémon: Helioptile
Ability: Dry Skin
Nature: Naive
Poké Ball: Dusk Ball
Egg moves: Agility, Glare

Miau July 10th, 2014 8:20 AM

Phew, just got home!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omicron (Post 8341162)

Are we allowed to catch parents from the Friend Safari?

Cyclone July 10th, 2014 8:29 AM

I'm struggling to get a female with the nature. So far, two three four males, and the Helioptile isn't putting out very much.

If I can just get a female, I got this.

EDIT: This is getting pricey.

EDIT: Got the female. Easy now.

EDIT: Got all my Eggs for inter-breeding. Now just need two more steps.

Omicron July 10th, 2014 8:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIAU (Post 8341189)
Phew, just got home!



Are we allowed to catch parents from the Friend Safari?

I'd rather not, as it may yield an unfair advantage against those that do not have the safari.

Miau July 10th, 2014 8:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omicron (Post 8341226)
I'd rather not, as it may yield an unfair advantage against those that do not have the safari.

I see. But what if I happen to have the Pokemon from a while back from the GTS/WT, even if I don't have the safari? I'm asking because I happen to have a Seviper, but not the safari.

Peter Quill July 10th, 2014 8:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIAU (Post 8341234)
I see. But what if I happen to have the Pokemon from a while back from the GTS/WT, even if I don't have the safari? I'm asking because I happen to have a Seviper, but not the safari.

I'd like to ask this too since I am already finished but I already have a Dragonair and Arbok lying around my PC for the egg moves (I used them for that xD)

Omicron July 10th, 2014 8:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIAU (Post 8341234)
I see. But what if I happen to have the Pokemon from a while back from the GTS/WT, even if I don't have the safari? I'm asking because I happen to have a Seviper, but not the safari.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Quill (Post 8341265)
I'd like to ask this too since I am already finished but I already have a Dragonair and Arbok lying around my PC for the egg moves (I used them for that xD)

If you already have it it is just a matter of luck, so if it was lying in the PC it is ok.

Cyclone July 10th, 2014 9:00 AM

The egg move Helioptile are in the daycare. If it comes out Dry Skin, I'm done.

Miau July 10th, 2014 9:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omicron (Post 8341272)
If you already have it it is just a matter of luck, so if it was lying in the PC it is ok.

Thanks for the reply, I'm gonna use the Seviper and a Dragonite to do the egg moves, and I'm done. Though I think Peter has it already? :)

Peter Quill July 10th, 2014 9:06 AM

Done!

Sorry for the image quality. I am groggy since it's 1 AM here xD

Other images are still uploading, gonna edit them into the post



This thing has 0 Atk IVs. @[email protected]

Miau July 10th, 2014 9:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Quill (Post 8341281)
Done!

Sorry for the image quality. I am groggy since it's 1 AM here xD

Other images are still uploading, gonna edit them into the post


Great job, congrats!

I'm gonna post mine after I eat my dinner {XD}

Cyclone July 10th, 2014 9:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Quill (Post 8341281)
Done!

Sorry for the image quality. I am groggy since it's 1 AM here xD

Other images are still uploading, gonna edit them into the post


Darn you and your luck! Mine just hatched!

http://oi59.*.com/22xb2v.jpg

It doesn't show Naive in that screen since it's on the other tab. Can't get both the nature and ability, plus the moves, in one picture, but trust me, Naive nature was the first thing I did.

EDIT: Whoops, I forgot that the PC actually does that...I can reupload if necessary.

RedJ July 10th, 2014 9:11 AM

Hopefully I'm not too lateBLARGH oh well have a terrible quality picture anyway:

acatfrommars July 10th, 2014 9:18 AM

Noooo. :(
Well I'm still breeding him anyways. Just caught a helioptile. lol

Ghost Lunis July 10th, 2014 9:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acatfrommars (Post 8341300)
Noooo. :(
Well I'm still breeding him anyways. Just caught a helioptile. lol

I just finally caught a female in a dusk ball too, don't feel bad, haha.

Cyclone July 10th, 2014 9:33 AM

Summary of my experience doing this, with steps.

1. Caught the Helioptile on the second encounter (ran away from a Sandile).
2. Got stuck on Rhyhorn's back, couldn't Fly. Ended up encountering another Helioptile. Captured it in case it turned out Naive. It wasn't and I released it later.
3. Bred the female Naive Helioptile using a Naive Everstone-holding partner. Took to the fifth Egg to hatch the female. I was not amused; this long time gap cost me being the winner, as I spent about 10-15 minutes (or more) cycling back and forth. I wanted a female in case later steps didn't work out. Plus I needed to ensure the Egg Move Helioptile came out Naive to cover my bases.
4. Dug in the PC and found my Sceptile from the GT11 post-game E4 challenge. Was going to use my Seviper, but it's female. Found another Seviper, a male, at Lv.28 and found out it learns Glare at Lv.24. Score!
5. Utilized Heart Scales to get Agility and Glare back on the appropriate parents.
6. Bred Helioptile with Seviper. Got an Egg.
7. Repeated with Sceptile but took extra to ensure an opposite gender to the other. Thankfully, this time, I later found out I got it on the first Sceptile Egg.
8. Hatched both Eggs.
9. By this time, I had ended up with Sand Veil on both Eggs. Had no choice but to continue breeding the Sand Veil parents to get the Egg Moves together.
10. Hatched THAT Egg and bred it with the original Dry Skin female from Route 9!
11. Got the winner on the second Egg.

Ghost Lunis July 10th, 2014 10:15 AM

well then.....


I should have taken into account how this would effect my MM-ing :/

Miau July 10th, 2014 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycloneGU (Post 8341287)
It doesn't show Naive in that screen since it's on the other tab. Can't get both the nature and ability, plus the moves, in one picture, but trust me, Naive nature was the first thing I did.

Actually, you can deduce the nature from the stats that are shown in blue and red, so we can tell from your picture that it is in fact naive :)

Cyclone July 10th, 2014 10:32 AM

Just for fun, here's the empty box (ignore the Eevee, it's randomly wandering around) that is now filled with what was used here.

http://oi57.*.com/11ce0dd.jpg

The Sceptile and Seviper have since headed back to their original locations.

That top row is all from step 3. Those first three are males, nothing special, and barring good IVs, being released. The first of the four I actually released, then realized I can check IVs on these and kept the rest. The two Eggs in that row were bred after the female. The female...we'll get to her.

In the second row, that's a now Lv.10 Helioptile that knows Glare. Wrapping into the third row over the Eggs, the first Helioptile knows Agility and three moves learned at the daycare; this one is the Sceptile-bred one, and all of the extra Eggs came from that and I pulled it as soon as I knew I had a useable female, which explains why the Eggs went in first. These two were Serious and Modest.

After that comes a Naive female Lv.16; this one knows no Egg Moves, so I was using her for the nature exclusively. This is the Step 3 female. The next two after her are a male and female (now Lv.9) with the different Egg Moves; the Serious and Modest Egg Move holders were bred with her. Had I gone for the nature somehow in the earlier step, I might have saved time. I need to refine my process for tomorrow. Those last two in the PC eventually bred everything currently in my party except the Lv.7 Sand Veil male at the end, which bred with the missing female and original capture that is still at the daycare. The third slot is the winner pictured earlier. The second slot has Sand Veil. The other two are unhatched. I'm currently Wonder Trading, so I'll hatch and reorganize later.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIAU (Post 8341392)
Actually, you can deduce the nature from the stats that are shown in blue and red, so we can tell from your picture that it is in fact naive :)

Good point! Wouldn't work on five natures, however. ;)

Miau July 10th, 2014 11:04 AM

Almost forgot to post my pics, was talking on the phone with one of my best friends, whose birthday happens to be today :puts on party hat:


Cyclone July 10th, 2014 11:23 AM

Side note for pic-posting; the images are a lot easier to view if you open them in Paint and reduce them to 40% or even a little smaller. I didn't do that yesterday, but decided to do that today. As you can see, they turned out well. I didn't even spoiler them. :)

Omicron July 10th, 2014 6:37 PM

Bonus Round!

http://www.serebii.net/battletrozei/pokemon/271.png

Pokémon: Lombre
Ability: Own Tempo
Poké Ball: Ultra Ball

Cyclone July 10th, 2014 6:56 PM

Oh, now that I just started a round of golf, you post this. :P

I'll look later.

EDIT: I have looked. After numerous Foongus hordes (I ran) and five Poliwag hordes (I stood there and took the punishment with my Audino - I think I need to grow some paralysis-curing Berries, but they won't be ready until the end of the week and I have about 40 left), I was forced to fly back to Snowbelle and out of the Village area. I will take another gander in the morning and hope for better luck, but the Lombre horde is very rare.

What's very interesting is that they appear in the Hidden Grotto in B2/W2. If caught in an Ultra Ball and imported, that technically is a win. If female, that is even more win for a Kalos-bred one.

Oh, and FTR, I did not get a single HA Poliwag during that search, either. Five hordes. This won't be fun.


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