First time posting here! I have two questions:
- Is the starter Zubat the only one that can Deep Bond, or can I catch another Zubat and level it up until it reaches Deep Bond? From what I've read in other comments, it seems like level 90 is when you get Deep Bond Crobat—just want to confirm!
- I'm still a bit confused about EVs. I understand the basics, but my question is: do I need to EV train my Pokémon before leveling up, or can I just use Rare Candies first and then Vitamins, with the same results? For example: if I have two identical Growlithe—same Nature and IVs—but one is level 5 and the other is level 40, and I EV train both then level them to 60, will they end up with the same stats?
By the way, just wanted to say this is my second time playing the hackrom. The first time was at the beginning of April—I beat the Elite Four, Lance, etc.—and stopped before the SEVII arc because I read that the Johto arc was going to be released. Now I've started again, this time with the experience I gained from my first playthrough.
Finally, thanks to the devs for this hackrom! I haven't felt this excited about a Pokémon game in a while—the recent installments from Game Freak didn't really do it for me. This is my first hackrom, and the idea of being part of Team Rocket is so cool! The way the devs fleshed out the plot, added new Pokémon, mechanics, and more—it's all amazing! Do they have a donation link or something?