Pokmon of the Day - Dratini (163/???) [being remade] Page 2

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Ammako

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  • What is your opinion of Wurmple's way of evolving? Is this something you would change if given the opportunity, to allow players to choose instead?
  • If you used Wurmple in the games, did it evolve into the Pokemon you wanted? If it didn't, did you make the most of what you got, or catch another (or its evolved form) and use that instead?

1. I like it, but it really sucks for someone who gets a shiny. It'd be cool if there was a way to choose, so you'd be able to get the one you prefer.
2. Never really used, and I never bothered with evolving it anyway. I just went to the forest to capture Silcoon or Cascoon directly, lol.

Anyway the first thing I was reminded of when I saw it was Wurmple today, was the one I received over Wonder Trade some time ago who was named Mr. Cuddles.

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What is your opinion of Wurmple's way of evolving? Is this something you would change if given the opportunity, to allow players to choose instead?
I think it's pretty creative, and I don't think I would change it. I think more Pokemon should have unique ways of evolving and I hope we see that in future games.

If you used Wurmple in the games, did it evolve into the Pokemon you wanted? If it didn't, did you make the most of what you got, or catch another (or its evolved form) and use that instead?
I usually got Beautifly but I would have been content with a Dustox. But, I haven't really used either too significantly.

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I've never actually used Wurmple before...I stopped using the early route bug-type after Butterfree, haha. Although I do like Dustox's design. The problem is the whole personality thing; I never wanted to catch one and use it because I couldn't guarantee I was actually going to get what I wanted. Probably the only way I'd use it would be if I did a monotype or a Nuzlocke run, and since I'm not one for challenges and whatnot...

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I've never actually used Wurmple before...I stopped using the early route bug-type after Butterfree, haha. Although I do like Dustox's design. The problem is the whole personality thing; I never wanted to catch one and use it because I couldn't guarantee I was actually going to get what I wanted. Probably the only way I'd use it would be if I did a monotype or a Nuzlocke run, and since I'm not one for challenges and whatnot...
I agree, the only early type bug Pokemon i like is Caterpie's line, though Sewaddle is changing that. As for Wurmple, I never tried it because I personally wasn't a fan of the line in general, though if i had to choose I liked Beautifly more. Plus i always have the worst luck when it comes to Pokemon like Wurmple and their evolution. Since I don't recapture Pokemon I already have or search forever for the right one, unless for trades, I usually just choose not to capture said Pokemon in the first place if its a Pokemon like Wurmple, such as Ralts and Snorunt lines

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Partying aside, I was never a big fan of Wurmple, but then again, it took me a long time to warm up to Bug type Pokemon in general.

And I have to agree with you Meloetta- I never wanted to catch a Wurmple and end up getting a Beautifly/Dustox, when I wanted the other one instead. That said, I had a Dustox on my most recent playthrough of Sapphire that was pretty good, but I just caught a Cascoon and levelled it up so I knew what I was getting.

075 - GRAVELER







“Rolls down slopes to move. It rolls over any obstacle without slowing or changing its direction.”

Our fourth Pokemon of the Day is Graveler! The evolved form of Geodude, Graveler has been in every main title except for Black and White, and is commonly found in caves and on mountains towards the end of the game, and is often used by Hikers. It's favourite things include rolling down slopes, eating rocks, and using Selfdestruct on trainers if they can't defeat it on their first turn. Which, thanks to its Sturdy ability, they usually can't. It can also float somehow. Graveler has never had a major appearance in the anime, usually acting in a minor antagonistic role towards our heroes or being the loyal subjects of a larger, more powerful rock/ground-type Pokemon, typically Onix.

Share your opinion, memories, and experiences of Graveler! As well as the general questions in the first post of this topic, here are some fun things to think about:
  • Ever had a Graveler Selfdestruct on you in the wild with disastrous consequences before?
  • As Graveler only evolves via trading, have you ever been stuck with one in your final team due to a lack of trade partners?
  • What sort of rock do you think Graveler's body is made from?

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As Graveler only evolves via trading, have you ever been stuck with one in your final teams due to a lack of trade partners?

Yes. I guess we can all relate to this. Once, in Black, but it didn't really matter for it wasn't in my main run. I did, however, get a Golem in HeartGold, though. I forgot who I traded it with.

What sort of rock do you think Graveler's body is made from?

Gravel...I guess?
A good guess is the same rock Geodude is made of, plus a few more materials.

Also, I'm a little confused about how Graveler, which has four arms, evolves from and to something with two arms.

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Surprisingly enough, after nuzzing for like 2 and a half years, I don't think I have ever had a major priblem with an exploding Graveler, I don't think it bothered me much in regular play either. But unless you care I had explosion cases with Geodude. But neither cases were that important.

I beleive when I first used a Graveler I had access to 2 consoles to trade. So yeah, I've always evolved it.
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Nobody likes Graveler it seems, haha.

I actually used one in my last Fire Red file, which was on my Gameboy Micro. My old GBAs have vanished into the ether along with my link cables, so I was stuck with Graveler for the whole game. It wasn't so bad, though...it blew up a few things for me. I relied on my Dragonite for most of that game though, so after a certain point it didn't see much action. xD

I always ran from Gravelers in the fourth gen. Too many blew up in my face and made me trek back to the nearest Pokemon Center, which is very counterproductive when levelling.

I want to know how it can FLOAT, though.

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Graveler is a pokemon that I used on my first team until I raged at it and threw it out. I don't use Rock types often. I don't like things blowing up in my face. I don't like gen 5 Sturdy mechanics.
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Okay, okay, okay Meloetta. I don't know about this one...

Ever had a Graveler Selfdestruct on you in the wild with disastrous consequences before?
Yes, but not with disastrous consequences. I didn't appreciate it doing that, and it made me feel bad inside.

As Graveler only evolves via trading, have you ever been stuck with one in your final team due to a lack of trade partners?
Nope. I don't think I've ever looked at a Geodude and said "Huh, I could use a Graveler!" That said, given the opportunity, I'd probably just evolve it into a Golem. I do have a Graveler for my living dex, but I'm not at the stage where I'm ready to give it love. I think all this negativity towards it makes me want to rethink that and give it a try.

What sort of rock do you think Graveler's body is made from?
I think it's a composite of gravel, made from granite, basalt, quartz, and limestone.

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Oh boy, it's Graveler. I know I pointed this out before but it's my least favorite Pokemon (but I don't hate it) because it is the cause of my only 2 deaths in my Blue Randomizer Nuzlocke run via 2 OHKO moves in Full HP.

However, I did use a Graveler in one ROM hack and surprise surprise, it helped me in one Poison Gym. Sadly though it's still my least favorite and I'll still deposit him in the PC soon.
  • Ever had a Graveler Selfdestruct on you in the wild with disastrous consequences before?
    Yes, and this one caused one of my deaths in my aforementioned Blue Randomizer Nuzlocke run. Or is it Explosion?
  • As Graveler only evolves via trading, have you ever been stuck with one in your final team due to a lack of trade partners?
    No.
  • What sort of rock do you think Graveler's body is made from?
    I like to think of it as small rocks combining into a huge one, making Explosion to cause all the small rocks to break out.

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567 - ARCHEOPS






“It runs better than it flies. It takes off into the sky by running at a speed of 25 mph.”

Our fifth Pokemon of the Day is Archeops! One of the two new Fossil Pokemon introduced in Gen V, Archeops is the evolved form of Archen, which is revived from the Plume Fossil. Unfortunately for this feathered dinosaur, it is ill-equipped for life in the Pokemon fandom, and may have been better off extinct. With the sole exception of a single anime appearance - in which it was shown trying (and failing) to adjust to life in the modern world - Archeops has been largely ignored since its introduction. In the games, this is mostly thanks to its rather useless Defeatist ability, which halves its stats when its HP drops below 50%, making it ill-suited for battling.

Share your opinion, memories, and experiences (if you have any!) of Archeops! As well as the general questions in the first post of this topic, here are some fun things to think about:
  • When given the choice, did you choose the Plume Fossil?
  • What ability would you give Archeops to make it a more useful Pokemon?
  • Which bird Pokemon do you think is most likely to be the modern counterpart of Archeops?


Slightly earlier today since I'll be out for half the day today and probably won't get another chance to post until late afternoon. Also RNG hates me with this

Otamajakushi

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Now THIS is an amazing choice!

When given the choice, did you choose the Plume Fossil?
Oh yea, definitely! Archen is a pretty adorable bird Pokemon, so I just had to do it. Tirtouga is great too, buuuut I just had to have Archen first.

What ability would you give Archeops to make it a more useful Pokemon?
I'm always a fan of Moxie or Defiant, but I don't play competitively so there are better choices.

Which bird Pokemon do you think is most likely to be the modern counterpart of Archeops?
I think arguments can be made for Pidgeot, Swellow, Staraptor, Unfezant, Braviary, and Gliscor. It's hard to tell though.

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When given the choice, did you choose the Plume Fossil?
I never picked the fossils in regular play, but when I did my Black nuzrun yea I picked it, as I wanted a flyer.

What ability would you give Archeops to make it a more useful Pokemon?
Not sure about that since it already has massive stats to make up for the bad ability and it's probably fast enough to KO things before it can take damage. I dunno, maybe sturdy or something.

The last time I used Archeops was, well, in said Black nuzrun. He did serve me well, KOing stuff he was meant to kill. And...
(Spoiler, I might post this run once in this site)
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You sure?
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You asked for it.
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Died at the fighting E4. No, the ability didn't kick in, he was at green health. He was doing so well until then. I should've grinded harder ;-;
I… might put something interesting here eventually.

I've never used Archeops, although I did pick the Plume Fossil, just because I think it's design is one of the better ones of Gen V, my least favourite gen thus far. It's not my favourite fossil Pokemon, but it's pretty high up there, and it has a unique and appealing design. Although its colour scheme is atrocious.

If I was to give Archeops an ability that would actually make it useable, or just not quite so terrible... given its preference for running over flying, something like Speed Boost or Tangled Feet would work; the latter especially since it's predominantly an ability of flying-type Pokemon, so it'd make sense for Archeops to have it, being the possible progenitor of flying-types. Although giving it Speed Boost when it has base 110 speed might be overkill. Huge Power would be terrifying considering its movepool and the fact that its max attack is 416. I don't know a huge amount about competitive battling these days, but I'm guessing that'd make it a pretty impressive sweeper.

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When given the choice, did you choose the Plume Fossil?

No; I chose the Cover Fossil. I think it was a good choice.

What ability would you give Archeops to make it a more useful Pokemon?

Speed Boost. Because.

Which bird Pokemon do you think is most likely to be the modern counterpart of Archeops?

For some reason, I always thought Braviary could be its counterpart. I mean just look at them!


That flying style.

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Wurmple is interesting; I certainly prefer the evolutionary line of Wurmple to both Caterpie and Weedle.
  • If you used Wurmple in the games, did it evolve into the Pokemon you wanted? If it didn't, did you make the most of what you got, or catch another (or its evolved form) and use that instead?
I remember catching Wurmple and wanting a Beautifly only for it to evolve into a Cascoon which later evolved into a Dustox. At the time I was much younger and hadn't quite grasped the concept behind the evolution of Wurmple, so it took me some time before I was able to have myself a Beautifly. :x

Next up is Archeops...

I really like the design of Archeops, quite possibly my second favourite of the fossil Pokemon behind Kabutops.
  • When given the choice, did you choose the Plume Fossil?
Yes, the Plume Fossil was my initial choice after knowing what Pokemon both fossils turned into.
  • What ability would you give Archeops to make it a more useful Pokemon?
Sturdy. I can just imagine this would be so useful for Arcehops, it already has incredible base stats.
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Didn't recall using Archeops, but I liked the design.
  • When given the choice, did you choose the Plume Fossil?
    Definitely.
  • What ability would you give Archeops to make it a more useful Pokemon?
    Probably Sturdy.
  • Which bird Pokemon do you think is most likely to be the modern counterpart of Archeops?
    Like the above posters say, Braviary.

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If it weren't for Defeatist, Archeops might very well be my favorite out of all the fossil Pokemon. It's got a cool design, a pretty solid move pool, and stats that are even better than some mega evolved Pokemon. That said, any time I get the opportunity to pick between Tirtouga and Archeops, I've always gone with the latter.

As for a replacement ability, pretty much anything that doesn't hinder it like Defeatist is an automatic upgrade. I'd be perfectly fine with something like Inner Focus or Rock Head, though Sturdy would be a good one as well.

479 - ROTOM





Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.”

Our sixth Pokemon of the Day is Rotom! A mischievous Electric/Ghost Pokemon introduced in Gen IV, Rotom is best known for its ability to possess various household appliances and take on different characteristics to match them, including new moves and, from Gen V onwards, an alternate type in place of its default Ghost. Due to their unique typing and movepool, Rotom's forms have become popular in competitive battling. It also has the distinction of being the only non-Legendary Pokemon to use the Legendary Battle music when it is encountered in the Old Chateau. Rotom appeared briefly in the anime, in which it was captured by Professor Oak after having some fun with Ash and friends and showcasing its various different forms.

Share your opinion, memories, and experiences of Rotom! As well as the general questions in the first post of this topic, here are some fun things to think about:
  • If given the chance to design a new form for Rotom, which electrical appliance would you base it on? What would its typing and special move be?
  • Which of Rotom's forms is your favourite, and why?
  • Did you think Rotom was a Legendary when it was first released? Did it deserve to be a Legendary Pokemon in your opinion?


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I like the concept behind Rotom, the ability to change into different appliences is awesome since it allows you to switch up between various different types.
  • Which of Rotom's forms is your favourite, and why?
Rotom-Wash. I just love the design and it is a popular choice in competitive battling.
  • Did you think Rotom was a Legendary when it was first released? Did it deserve to be a Legendary Pokemon in your opinion?
Not really. I don't class it as a legendary, but I don't class it as a normal Pokemon either. I guess it could be classed as an event Pokemon, similarly to Manaphy and Phione.
Honestly, I think Rotom is more Legendary-esque than the likes of Phione or Heatran or Keldeo, and it's a shame it didn't get there...I mean, it has multiple forms, and there is only one available in game. Plus it's pretty useful in battle, too. I used one for my first Platinum run and I found it a lot more useful than Shinx...perhaps not quite as cute, but still appealing.

As for a new Rotom form...I want Nintendo to have a jab at themselves and make an Electric/Poison Wii U Rotom with Selfdestruct as its signature move. Or a pure Electric 3DS Rotom with Pay Day.

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Did you think Rotom was a Legendary when it was first released? Did it deserve to be a Legendary Pokemon in your opinion?

I almost did. Rotom is basically one of those gimmicks in Gen IV that they felt like implementing. Also, it obviously doesn't deserve a legendary status AT ALL. First of all, a freaking plasma ball that possesses machines isn't "legendary", and its stats are too poor in general.

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If given the chance to design a new form for Rotom, which electrical appliance would you base it on? What would its typing and special move be?
I don't know what appliance to pick, maybe a lightbulb, but I would definitely want a dark type Rotom. I think that would be fantastic.

Which of Rotom's forms is your favorite, and why?
I like just plain-old Rotom.

Did you think Rotom was a Legendary when it was first released? Did it deserve to be a Legendary Pokemon in your opinion?
I thought it was, until I figured out how simple it was to catch and it's breedable. I don't think it should be a legendary.

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