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So if a Pokémon is flawless physical (31/31/31/x/31/31), its Hidden Power type will be either Dark or Electric, and its Hidden Power base power will be either 59 or 70? Likewise, for flawless special (31/x/31/31/31/31), it will be Dark or Dragon, and 68 or 70? I've never really learned how Hidden Power works (I've just taken the IV spreads that people have given me for a desired Hidden Power), but I came across this while sorting mingot's spreadsheets of good IVs for RNG abuse and want to make sure I haven't made a mistake somewhere. Thanks!
 
You should probably read up on Peterko's Hidden Power Breeding Guide:
http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20649

Basically, the hidden power type depends on each stat's IVs being either odd or even. It's like on-off switches. Odd adds some points to the Hidden Power value total, while even doesn't, and each stat is worth different # of points, and the final sum of the points will determine the Hidden Power type.

Likewise, the hidden power base power depends on each of the 6 stats' IVs being odd or even after dividing by 2 (rounding down). Odd adds points to the base power value, while even doesn't. That's why usually if we don't want a 31 in a stat, we'd want 30, since both 31 and 30 divided by 2 (after rounding down) equal 15, which is odd, which will increase the base power. For Hidden Power base power of at least 65, we'd want the last 3 stats (SpA/SpD/Speed) to be either 30 or 31 (depending on which Hidden Power you want).

Well, it's probably better just to read the guide, since my explanation is really short and not detailed.
 
Hi.
Does the box trick work in the fourth gen?
I thought it did until I read somewhere that worked only in the third generation.

Thanks in advance!

Edit:The box trick is a way to EV train level 100 pokemon.You first delete all of their EVs with EV reducing berries.Then you EV train it normaly and in the end you place it back to the box.That way the EVs will be calculated.
 
Hi.
Does the box trick work in the fourth gen?
I thought it did until I read somewhere that worked only in the third generation.

Thanks in advance
Not on Lv100s. No experience gain for Lv100s means no EVs for them. It does work with things that aren't at Lv100 though, like if you EVed an Azelf without it leveling up, you could box and unbox it to get the EVs to "kick in".
 
Not really a question with a definitive answer, but...

What pokemon does the Wifi community lack? I mean, is there any pokemon that isn't really common, and is needed (I expect there be loads o DD Gyarados, but not many Lopunnies, for example). Basically, what should I breed next (don't want to breed something common), as I'm starting a new trade thread.

I'm aware that wasn't explained very well :pirate:
 
Not really a question with a definitive answer, but...

What pokemon does the Wifi community lack? I mean, is there any pokemon that isn't really common, and is needed (I expect there be loads o DD Gyarados, but not many Lopunnies, for example). Basically, what should I breed next (don't want to breed something common), as I'm starting a new trade thread.

I'm aware that wasn't explained very well :pirate:
Rotom-A, Giratina-O, and Shaymin-S are not usable over Wi-Fi. Celebi and Jirachi aren't very common because they are only available from a few events that have already concluded and are not always resettable.
 
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Best/most commonly used set for Mew? Special sweeper?
 
I accidently released Cresselia. I wanted to SR for her but forgot. I heard that if you kill Cresselia in battle and then beat the Elite 4, she'll be back at Fullmoon Island with a new Nature and IVs. Is this true?
 
I currently encountered a Shiny Timid Darkrai with 27/26/21/30/18/31. Keep it or try for better?

dude, I'm sorry but that's almost a silly question :/

A shiny legendary with perfect Spd, near perfect SAatk, and overall waaaay above average other IVs...

Come on. Stop flaunting it. XD
 
Best/most commonly used set for Mew? Special sweeper?

In Ubers, Mewtwo generally does special sweeping better, since it has better Speed and Special Attack; most people use Baton Pass Mew with Rock Polish, Nasty Plot or Swords Dance to set up something like Groudon or Kyogre for a sweep.
 
OK, this question has been bugging me for a while, can other things change whether or not Technician activates? My first question is which activates first STAB or Ability?

Example 1: Ambipom using Swift: If STAB first: STAB activates, 60 x 1.5 = 90, since 90>60, Technician doesn't activate.

Example 2: Ambipom using Swift: If Technician first: Since 60=60, Technician activates, 60 x 1.5 = 90, STAB activates, 90 x 1.5 = 135.

The next question is, what about attacks with secondary effects that raise there power?

Example 3: Ambipom using Payback after taking damage: If Payback first: Payback's effect activates, 50 x 2 = 100, since 100>60, Technician doesn't activate.

Example 4: Ambipom using Payback after taking damage: If Technician first: Since 50<60, Technician activates, 50 x 1.5 = 75, Payback's effect activates, 75 x 2 = 150

Can anyone help me out here?

...anyone...
 
...anyone...

Actually, those are two completely different scenarios. Technician is based on the move's Base Power. In the case of Swift, the Base Power is 60, regardless of STAB, so both calculations are applied, getting you a total power of 135. In the case of Payback, taking damage raises the Base Power of the attack, meaning Technician does not apply.

As long as the Base Power is 60 or less, Technician applies, and the order of operations shouldn't matter except in corner cases. Otherwise, Technician does not apply.
 
I know, it's probably really simple, but,
how do I transfer events ( I have secret key and Member card)
to my other plat?
thanks!
 
grrrrrr

I can't seem to find the "Battle Tower Records" thread and everytime I search for it it gives me an error message.

Does anybody know where it is, or if 83 is any good for a doubles team (still sailing smooth btw)?
 
danoziami said:
I currently encountered a Shiny Timid Darkrai with 27/26/21/30/18/31. Keep it or try for better?
mattj said:
dude, I'm sorry but that's almost a silly question :/

A shiny legendary with perfect Spd, near perfect SAatk, and overall waaaay above average other IVs...

Come on. Stop flaunting it. XD
Also, HP Ground 67 is definitely usable for covering steel types if Focus Blast's accuracy is an issue. I'd keep without question also.
 
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