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Ask a simple question, get a simple answer - VGC edition
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If other countries use the same rules as Japan were going to, then we have to take our own Nintendo DS consoles. I'm assuming that early rounds will be DS-to-DS only, which means only you and your opponent will see your match.
There may be some cases where people are selected to play on the screens that would presumably be used mainly for the latter stages, just to keep the atmosphere up and allow spectators to see what's going on throughout the day.
We'll just have to see.
There may be some cases where people are selected to play on the screens that would presumably be used mainly for the latter stages, just to keep the atmosphere up and allow spectators to see what's going on throughout the day.
We'll just have to see.
Ah, yes I forgot that you need to bring your own DS.
Are Dream World abilities allowed in VGC?
Why wouldn't they be allowed if they're released? Currently none are for the usable Pokemon afaik so they can't.
Is there the possibility that the 5th Gen DW abilities will be released before VGC?
It is always a possibility, though we do not know for sure. My guess is that if they do release any, it will not be during any of the regional events because it could change the metagame mid regional. I dont see why there wouldn't be a chance for it happening before or after regionals though.
5th Gen Pokemon actually don't have High Link sprites programmed into the game. If they were to release the Dream World abilities for 5th gen Pokemon, it would have to be through an event. And from past history anything acquired from an event won't be allowed.
I'm not sure if that will be the case, I don't see a reason for them to ban any Dream World Unova Pokémon if we somehow get any this year (or in future years). The 'event-only' Level 50 Dragonite was allowed in VGC 09, the only things that have never (and probably will never) be allowed are the Pokémon that are Event Legendaries: Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Manaphy (Phione), Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus. With Keldeo, Meloetta, and Genesect likely to join them.
I guess we won't know until later this year if some are released, though. Or even next year's VGC if it takes that long.
Yes, but how would you have enough time to RNG it (or SR for it), EV it, moveset it, and update your team information sheet before the event starts?
Well, if the DW mon is released at regionals, you could have it ready for nationals/worlds.
Or trade for one off someone else from an earlier regional.
That said, I doubt they'll allow it. Didn't the rules say something about only allowing Dream World abilities found in-game, or was that just something I read around here?
Edit: Is it worth having a fast Poke in a TR team if it's there just to set up? I'm planning to play around with a few team ideas, and wondering whether or not TR would benefit from Mienshao or Tornadus.
That said, I doubt they'll allow it. Didn't the rules say something about only allowing Dream World abilities found in-game, or was that just something I read around here?
Edit: Is it worth having a fast Poke in a TR team if it's there just to set up? I'm planning to play around with a few team ideas, and wondering whether or not TR would benefit from Mienshao or Tornadus.
Do you have to participate in a regionals to go to nationals? (I never learned this... =/)
Also, what's the best counter to terakion + whimsicott leads?
Also, what's the best counter to terakion + whimsicott leads?
andrea
/me cresselias
You have to get a Top 16 spot at Regionals to participate in Nationals. Alternatively, you can still go to the National competition on July 8th and play in the Last Chance Qualifier- (essentially an Indianapolis Regional). Top 8 spots in the LCQ get to play in Nationals the next day.
for my conkeldurr i hav the flame orb and get a guts boost, but dsnt burn halve atk anyway.
i just recieved a thundurus with 31 iv's in all stats and 30 in speed giving me a hp ice of a bp of 70. how can i determine if this is hacked or not.
If you're not sure, don't use it.
You don't want a 30 in Speed anyway.
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