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What do you think?
I have used a Chatot throughout Platinum but now Im stuck in the Pokémon League and I consider training a Staravia/Staraptor since Im not sure if Chatot is that great for the League. (It has been pretty strong throughout the game though). However it would take a lot of time to train Staraptor to level 50 or higher. My Chatot is currently level 42. Should I keep on training Chatot or go with Staraptor?
 
シーツー said:
What do you think?
I have used a Chatot throughout Platinum but now Im stuck in the Pokémon League and I consider training a Staravia/Staraptor since Im not sure if Chatot is that great for the League. (It has been pretty strong throughout the game though). However it would take a lot of time to train Staraptor to level 50 or higher. My Chatot is currently level 42. Should I keep on training Chatot or go with Staraptor?
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If you can, the go for training up Staraptor. It learn great moves: (Close Combat being an especially useful one) and it has quite good stats.

If you think you can stick with Chatot, then try it with the E4. If it fails, then your only option is Staraptoe I guess.
 
Where can you find leftovers in Pearl? Also, do they go away after a single trainer battle, etc.?
 
Leftovers are permanent. You can find them in Victory Road after obtaining the National Dex. It's in the cave that was closed off by that one guy in Victory Road. You'll need Surf too.
 
Question on Pearl

What is the first gym leader's pokemon type? Will I be ok using Chimchar? What element of pokemon should I catch for that gym?

Sorry, I'm just getting Pearl the Monday after Thanksgiving, that is why I'm so nervous.
 
It's a Rock Gym (Geodude, Onix, Cranidos), so you would be fine with Chimchar since it evolves into a Fighting type at level 14 which learns Mach Punch pretty early.

The gym shouldn't be too hard, half of all Pokemon you meet on the way there should have a type advantage over it too, Bidoof (after evolving at level 15 (i think)), Budew, Psyduck, Geodude, Machop, all starters... (Kad-)Abra would be a good choice as well since Rocks have almost no special defense...
Did i forget anything?
 
Yes, I agree, the first gym shouldnt be a problem for you. By the way you will love pearl, its a great game! If you have any more questions I will be happy to answer them! Good luck!:)
 
There's two of the best Pokemon starters that will probably defeat Roark, who has rock type Pokemon pretty easy at a low level, that's Piplup and Turtwig. If you choose Chimchar, it learns Mach Punch, which is a fighting type Pokemon move and evolves into Monferno. If you have him as a good choice, evolve Chimchar into Monferno that learns Mach Punch, to defeat Roark.
 
Black_Lightning said:
What is the first gym leader's pokemon type? Will I be ok using Chimchar? What element of pokemon should I catch for that gym?

Sorry, I'm just getting Pearl the Monday after Thanksgiving, that is why I'm so nervous.
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Just North (up) from Oreburgh is a grassy patch.
Go there for a Machop. It learns Low kick which hits the gym hard.
May need several Poke Ball or a Great Ball.

Otherwise just Mach Punch Monferno. And try to keep the gym TM if you are able to trade for a Smeargle or have the patience to PokeRadar for one or can Pal Park one.

Alternatively, a Lv.16 GEODUDE should pull off a Magnitude sweep (Magnitude 7 - 10).
Geodude's Ground-typing will resist possible rock damage. And the HP EV points from Bidoof become 'acceptable'.
As well as resist the laughable Tackle from Onix.

Can throw Rock Climb, Strength, Rock Smash HM's on Geodude or Bibarel later.
 
Just catch a Psyduck, it learns Water Gun at Level 9 and can rip through Roark's team if you take it to level 12ish
 
Green: Psyducks aren't available in Diamond and Pearl, only Platinum.

Yeah, either train your Chimchar to level 14, catch and beef up a Machop or Geodude, or pick a different starter.
 
It just happens any time. I don't know what particular dates it happens though.

I had it on my Platinum game not long ago.
 
On January 10, 2008, Junichi Masuda posted a blog entry urging players to play their Diamond or Pearl January 12. On that day, the same day as Masuda's birthday, a weather effect called diamond dust occurred in Snowpoint City, replacing the usual snow. It resembles glitter in the air. It is purely aesthetic, since it only occurs within the city where no battles are possible. It has been determined that other special weather conditions such as thunderstorms happen on predetermined days throughout the year.

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, diamond dust can be seen in Mt. Silver.
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Quoted from Bulbapedia.
And it does happen every year.
 
I've chained around 10 pokemon so far and have gotten 10 shinys. However I read somewhere on a chaining guide that chaining mansion pokemon is harder than regular pokemon. Can anybody clarify this and if its true can anyone tell me why? I just want to chain an Evee thats in the mansion.
 
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