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[Tytus]

Nothing besides using a Speed tester at least.

 

[xBLUEx]

So, how do you guys think you did on the Smogon University mid-terms?

 

[Archer]

Hmmm, does anyone know for sure about Hypnosis' accuracy when DP is fighting Pt? Say the Diamond player has a Gengar with Hypnosis; would the accuracy be 70 or 60?

 

[cim]

60

 

[Green Mage]

I just got a decent Extremespeed Linoone off of the GTS, but I don't know how to tell if it's legal or not. If it comes from Box, does it have any special ribbons or anything?

 

[DEZTROYA]

Does Changing the trainer name and id effect my pokemon in any way?
example: I breed something will it be hacked because i changed my name and id

i am asking this because i recently changed the name in my spare diamond to the same as my current daimond so i can Nickname all pokemon i breed from there.

 

[Yanma024]

Do roaming Pokemon like, Mesprit and Cresselia, change their stats each time you fight them?

 

[SMZ]

I just got a decent Extremespeed Linoone off of the GTS, but I don't know how to tell if it's legal or not. If it comes from Box, does it have any special ribbons or anything?

According to Serebii, it does not have a special ribbon(and I have Tooth's ES Linoone and it doesn't have any "special" ribbon).

Also, it has the ID and OT of the person that hatched it.

Pokémon Box: Ruby & Sapphire

Level: Egg
OT: OT Hatched
ID No.: ID Hatched
Box Move: Extremespeed

 

[Veedrock]

Do roaming Pokemon like, Mesprit and Cresselia, change their stats each time you fight them?

No. Their stats are set once you "release" them.

 

[link6491]

For Ferligatr, is changing the Sword Dance + Substitute set to a DD + substitute + Liechi Berry set plausible?

 

[Veedrock]

Yes, you can. In the end, it will be the same result, wouldn't it? +2 attack, +1 speed. I presume you want DD just in case something goes astray and you need the extra speed before you can get the berry boost.

 

[cim]

I'd prefer DD + Liechi, honestly, as +2 Atk +2 Speed (+1 Attack) I'd prefer to +4 attack (+1 speed) if I grab an extra turn.

 

[link6491]

Next question- does Cute Charm affect Breeding, or just wild pokemon?

 

[JLei2k]

What were the requirements for the first Shaymin-S vote? And also when the re-vote comes what will be the requirements for that. Will it be Suspect or just Standard ladder rating for the re-vote.

 

[Veedrock]

It doesn't do anything with breeding. I don't know how it could affect it at all.

 

[link6491]

Just curious. Didnt make much sense, but I was looking for a way to make breeding Torterra easier. Oh well, back to work

 

[Veedrock]

What were the requirements for the first Shaymin-S vote? And also when the re-vote comes what will be the requirements for that. Will it be Suspect or just Standard ladder rating for the re-vote.

You only needed a 1655 rating on the standard ladder. Clearly that led to some bad voting.

Requirements for the second test will likely be the same as the Latias test. Now if they choose to do only one ladder like the last test, I'm not entirely sure what the requirement would be.

 

[The Lost One]

does Shadow Tag affect your partner in Doubles?

 

[JLei2k]

You only needed a 1655 rating on the standard ladder. Clearly that led to some bad voting.

Requirements for the second test will likely be the same as the Latias test. Now if they choose to do only one ladder like the last test, I'm not entirely sure what the requirement would be.

Ahh...Well I definitely qualify for 1655. What is the Latias test requirement?

 

[Veedrock]

Read this very carefully!

Voting Requirements:

All voters must have a forum registration date 3 months prior to the end date of the test.

Upper: Rating - 1760 Deviation - 55
Lower: Rating - 1655 Deviation - 65

We are going to adopt a tiered structure this time in an effort to improve the quality of the voter pool. All users who achieve a rating of at least 1760 and have a deviation of 55 or less will automatically be granted voting rights. Any user who fails to meet the upper threshold, but does satisfy the lower limits will be required to submit a paragraph to both Aeolus and Jumpman16 addressing the following issues:

1) Characterize your involvement in the test. Did you play consistently throughout the month, or did you gain all your experience at the end of the test? Did you use the suspect avidly yourself or concentrate on observing it in battle?

2) Describe the criteria you will be using to cast your vote. For you, what aspects of a pokemon should be judged when determining its tiering between OU and Uber.

These writing submissions will be evaluated by both Jumpman16 and myself for clarity of thought and conscientiousness of participation. I anticipate that the majority of them will be approved, but that all depends on the quality of the submissions.

As always, a straight special permission application will be made available... but those are judged very harshly. Don't bank on those.

 

[link6491]

How does someone go about aquiring a Jirachi to soft reset for? Is there any way besides getting one in Ruby/ Sapphire?

 

[OmegaX]

Acquire a wondercard from one of the multiple events that gave away a Jirachi in D/P and SR it.
All of those have been japanese until now I think but you can use AR or a flashcart to get them yourself (don't ask for help on that because it's against the rules).

Getting Jirachin in R/S isn't any easier because the only legit ones come from the Pokemon Colosseum Bonus disk that is relatively rare.

 

[Lorak]

Is Shuckle capable of turning Oran Berries to Berry Juice, to Rare Candies?

 

[MagicMaster87]

I'm currently breeding Tyrogues on LG because my Diamond is in storage. When I finally transfer it over, when I evolve it, there's a 50% chance of Hitmonchan learning either ability, correct? Also, if that's true, if I save right before evolving it, if I don't get the ability I want, will resetting and trying again reset the chances?

 

[CardsOfTheHeart]

I'm currently breeding Tyrogues on LG because my Diamond is in storage. When I finally transfer it over, when I evolve it, there's a 50% chance of Hitmonchan learning either ability, correct? Also, if that's true, if I save right before evolving it, if I don't get the ability I want, will resetting and trying again reset the chances?

Yes and no on the first question. No on the second question. I'll explain.

You see, when a Pokemon is created, it is assigned an "ability slot" based on the value of its PID (process identification) number. If the number is even, then the Pokemon will have its first ability--let's call that Ability1. If the number is odd, the Pokemon will have its second ability--let's call that Ability2. This never changes.

In many cases such as a 3rd gen Tyrogue, both Ability1 and Ability2 are the same and you won't be able to tell the difference. If the Pokemon's evolution has two abilities, you won't know whether your Pokemon has Ability1 or Ability2 until you actually evolve the Pokemon. However, because the ability slot is set, that particular Pokemon's evolution will ALWAYS have the same ability.

In the case of 3rd gen Tyrogue, when you Pal Park it and evolve it into Hitmonchan, there is a chance of the Hitmonchan having either Keen Eye or Iron Fist. However, that Hitmonchan will ALWAYS have one of those abilities and not the other.

[I'm bolding this part because this is the main point:]
If you evolve Hitmonchan, looking for Iron Fist, and get Keen Eye, then you're going to have to Pal Park another Tyrogue. That particular Hitmonchan will always have Keen Eye.

When you can breed in Diamond, though, I would recommend doing that instead of breeding in LeafGreen. (I'm assuming you don't have Emerald and its limited IV-checking capabilities.) 4th gen Tyrogue has two abilities so it's much quicker to breed for the desired ability since a Guts Tyrogue would always evolve into Keen Eye Hitmonchan and a Steadfast Tyrogue would always evolve into Iron Fist Hitmonchan.