The new Alola region!

[Alexander18]

I don't like that Pikachu is again getting attention. I get it is the mascot of the franchise but it has gotten old in my opinion. What is the purpose of this new pikachu area thing?

 

[HeroLinik]

I don't like that Pikachu is again getting attention. I get it is the mascot of the franchise but it has gotten old in my opinion. What is the purpose of this new pikachu area thing?

The chances are that the girl who teaches Volt Tackle to Pikachu will be living there.

 

[MaSterBarth]

I'd use a Pikachu if I could have volt tackle, for sure.

 

[Desert Stream~]

I don't like that Pikachu is again getting attention. I get it is the mascot of the franchise but it has gotten old in my opinion. What is the purpose of this new pikachu area thing?

It's fanservice. They know that most people like pikachu, so they put tons of pikachu in so the games will sell more.

 

[Alexander18]

It's fanservice. They know that most people like pikachu, so they put tons of pikachu in so the games will sell more.

I don't think so. Pikachu is not a great pokemon. It's stats is not good enough for competitive play. I do not think most people like pikachu.

 

[Desert Stream~]

I don't think so. Pikachu is not a great pokemon. It's stats is not good enough for competitive play. I do not think most people like pikachu.

Ok not everyone cares about competitive play. The competitive fanbase is probably 20% at most. They're aiming for the kids who know pikachu from the show or think it's cute or whatever.

 

[Alexander18]

Ok not everyone cares about competitive play. The competitive fanbase is probably 20% at most. They're aiming for the kids who know pikachu from the show or think it's cute or whatever.

Pikachu still can't handle serious battles in the the story and post game. Pikachu is more of a collectable pokemon than a fighter. Why else would Red's Pikachu go down so fast?

 

[Desert Stream~]

Pikachu still can't handle serious battles in the the story and post game. Pikachu is more of a collectable pokemon than a fighter. Why else would Red's Pikachu go down so fast?

The pokemon games aren't that hard, any properly trained pokemon can get through pretty much the entire game. And Red's pikachu may be weak defensively but it has high speed and Special attack allowing it to one shot a fair number of pokemon.

 

[Alexander18]

The pokemon games aren't that hard, any properly trained pokemon can get through pretty much the entire game. And Red's pikachu may be weak defensively but it has high speed and Special attack allowing it to one shot a fair number of pokemon.

Say that to SM who has a much harder difficulty than previous games. I had to rely on other pokemon and not just my starter. That was a pain.

 

[Desert Stream~]

Say that to SM who has a much harder difficulty than previous games. I had to rely on other pokemon and not just my starter. That was a pain.

Go play platinum.

 

[Alexander18]

Go play platinum.

I already played it. And it is not up to you what i play. Platinum is fairly easy.

 

[clbgolden]

Say that to SM who has a much harder difficulty than previous games. I had to rely on other pokemon and not just my starter. That was a pain.

... You say that as if it's a bad thing.

 

[Alexander18]

... You say that as if it's a bad thing.

It is for me. I rely on my starter in all my other games. I don't like being forced to switch out.

 

[Desert Stream~]

It is for me. I rely on my starter in all my other games. I don't like being forced to switch out.

Well lucky for you there's this thing called the exp share so you don't have to worry about that.

 

[clbgolden]

It is for me. I rely on my starter in all my other games. I don't like being forced to switch out.

Then why even catch other Pokémon?

 

[Alexander18]

Well lucky for you there's this thing called the exp share so you don't have to worry about that.

I know about the exp share. I still get forced to switched out and that is annoying to me.

Then why even catch other Pokémon?

Because i want a full party.

 

[clbgolden]

Because i want a full party.

But what's the point of a full party when you just use your starter to carry your team?

 

[mew_nani]

Alex you sound like those kids who just use their starter and nothing else. If you want to not switch out why not just do a solo challenge with your starter?

 

[Alexander18]

But what's the point of a full party when you just use your starter to carry your team?

I don't like having empty spots on my team.

Alex you sound like those kids who just use their starter and nothing else. If you want to not switch out why not just do a solo challenge with your starter?

I actually an adult. I just like playing through the story and post game with my starter.