Pokémon is a popular franchise owned by Nintendo. The series revolves around fictitious creatures that, in the main games, are trained to fight in battles and / or participate in contests.
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Is it really possible to “catch 'em all”?
Since there are now 649 Pokemon, is it really possible to legitimately catch every single Pokemon from all the generations on one game? Black/White are only limited to 8 boxes on the PC and I don't ...
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Pokemon: Gotta catch 'em all, but how to get started?
I have not had much Pokemon interest in the past, but I have an extended trip coming up and am looking to give it a try. I've spent my life learning enough about other magical universes, but just ...
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Does a shiny pokemon stay shiny after evolution?
I recently encountered a shiny Golbat which I would love to evolve into a Crobat. My only worry is will evolution cancel out the shiny attribute? I have never caught a shiny before, except for the red ...
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Why won't Daisy Oak massage my Pokemon?
For the past few days, I've visited her in Pallet town between 15:00 and 16:00, and all she's done is yammer about her tea. Do I have to fulfill some other condition for her exclusive services?
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Pokémon Generation IV (Platinum, Pearl, Diamond): What's new since Gameboy versions?
I recently started playing Pokémon Platinum on my Nintendo DS. Last one I played was Pokémon Yellow on my Gameboy.
Ever since then, a lot has changed in the Pokémon World. I've tried going through ...
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Do stats actually get raised by Gym Badges?
In Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen, you get badges for defeating Gym Leaders, just like in any other Pokemon game. However, upon receiving the badges, it sometimes tells you that a stat of all ...
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What is the Pokemon move/attack that always leaves opponents with at least 1 hit point?
I remember that there was a move or attack one of my Pokemon had that caused damage to the opponent but would leave at least one hit point.
I am most interested about its avaibility in Leaf Green.
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What is Pikablu, and how can I get him?
I've heard a lot of rumors about Pikablu, is he real or not?
If he's real, where can I find him? Do I need cheats to get him?
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Is there a version of Pokemon in which you could get the leftover starter?
So with each of the Pokemon games, you generally start with three choices of Pokemon - a Fire, Grass, or Water type. You chose that, and your rival usually chooses the most effective pokemon when ...
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Where can I train my Pokemon in HeartGold/SoulSilver after Kanto?
I have been using the Elite Four to train my Pokemon while running through Kanto. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of defeating Blue in Viridian City without leveling up my Pokemon enough, so now ...
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What is the optimal number of training Pokemon?
In all Pokemon versions, there's a trade off: You can easily level a few Pokemon off of trainers, or slowly grind to level your entire team.
With the goals of beating the game and catching as many ...
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Do EVs take immediate effect?
I've read a lot about EV training, and from what I understand, every 4 EV points will give you 1 stat point from the EV (say, 4 EV points in Speed will give me 1 Speed stat point when I level up).
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What is an HM Slave?
I just came across the term "HM Slave" in reference to a Pokemon character. A couple of questions such as this one reference the term but I haven't been able to find anything that defines it.
What ...
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What is it that Professor Oak actually studies?
What is it that Professor Oak studies about Pokemon in the original US release? Is he just collecting names, or is there more to it?
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Is it possible to trade Pokemon from the 1st generation games to the most recent ones?
I know that you can trade Pokemon between games of the same generation (Gold/Silver, Ruby/Sapphire) and even trade between 1st gen and 2nd gen. However, I haven't been able to find a way to trade ...
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How do I speed up egg hatching?
Some Pokemon eggs take many thousands of in-game steps to hatch. I'm only interested in breeding in late parts of the game, mostly after I have beaten the League. Since I've already done virtually all ...
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What is the meaning of nature “PKRS”?
I made some trades in my pokemon, and some legendary pokemon came whith this "PKRS" beside his nature.
Can someone explain what is it ?
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Good Pokemon for the Zero Isle South dungeon?
The Zero Isle dungeons in the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon series (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky specifically) are much more similar to a typical roguelike, adding restrictions that make the dungeon ...
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Other than appearance, what is the difference between regular Pokemon and “shiny” Pokemon?
I am currently playing Pokemon LeafGreen (the GBA remake of Green).
Earlier today, I caught a "shiny" or "golden" Rattata. I tried looking up what these golden Pokemon actually do other than look ...
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What advantage do I get by evolving my Pokemon?
I know that if I postpone my Pokemon's evolution, I can learn certain moves earlier. For example, Mareep learns Thunder at level 55 while its fully evolved form, Ampharos, only gets it at level 79).
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I made Vanillite forget Avalanche by mistake. Is there any way to teach it back to him?
Well, title says it all. I hit the wrong button by mistake and Vanillite forgot Avalanche. Now my kid whom I was "helping out" is inconsolable.
As far as I can tell there is no way to teach Avalanche ...
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Does Magikarp's Splash move really never deal any damage?
I am rather certain that I once had a Magikarp in my party and when it used its Splash attack on an enemy, it actually did do some damage.
But it never happended again after that and all accounts that ...
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I just bought Pokemon Platinum, my brother got Diamond. Can we catch them all?
Or will we need someone with Pearl?
If we did have Pearl/Diamond/Platinum, which Pokemon would we still not be able to get?
I want to catch them all.
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What is the difference between a Tank and a Wall?
According to smogon:
Tank
A Pokemon intended to take either physical or special attacks and hit back, but does not have to do so consistently over the entire course of a match.
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How do stats work?
What are all of the basic stats of my Pokémon and what do they mean?
Please specify if an item is version specific (e.g. not present in Pokémon Blue but perhaps is present in Diamond).
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What is Hurricane's accuracy in rain?
With no weather active, Hurricane has an accuracy of 70%. In the rain, however, the accuracy of the attack is boosted. Serebii states that its accuracy becomes 100%.
This move has different ...
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Metagross in Pokémon Soul Silver
I would quite like to use a Metagross as my tank in Pokémon Soul Silver. Is there anyway I can get a hold of this Pokémon or any of its pre-evolved forms without importing them from another game?
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In Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire, is it possible to change the time?
In Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire, is it possible to change the time? If I recall correctly, you can bring up some sort of UI for that but it required a code of sorts...
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Is it possible to catch all the Leaf Green pokemon on a gameboy emulator?
I am currently playing Pokemon LeafGreen on a GameBoy emulator. Is there any way to catch all the pokemon?
I understand that to get all the pokemon, you need to trade to get pokemon that are not ...
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What Pokemon are unavailable to catch with these games?
I have:
Pokemon Emerald
Pokemon Diamond
Pokemon SoulSilver
Pokemon Black
Which Pokemon will I have to trade for that cannot be caught in any of these games? Are there any choices I have to go with ...
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When is it ideal to feed my pokemon vitamins?
During which part of my training should I feed my pokemon vitamins? When is it most beneficial?
I've been doing some serious EV training and have heard some people say that it's best to feed them as ...
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What do I do with my Hidden Powers?
I have a Hidden Power TM that I got from... some... person. It doesn't matter where I got it. I was thinking about using it on my Abra. I looked up on the bulbapedia how hidden power works, and got a ...
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Why do the pokeballs shake?
I've noticed, when I'm in a battle, that certain pokeballs shake back and forth. I'm not talking about when I throw a pokeball to capture a pokemon. I mean when in the middle of a battle and on the ...
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Has fishing/surfing on the Gym statues in Pokemon Gen I ever been explained?
The mechanism behind MISSINGNO has been explained, but I have yet to see an explanation for why, in Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow, you can fish and surf on the statues at the entrance to Pokémon gyms (try ...
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Will I get a more resilient Pokémon by training mostly Defense or HP?
After training fully in Speed EVs, is it more beneficial to train 50% in Defence and Sp.Def, or 100% in HP?
In other words, does:
HP : 0 SPD: 252
ATK: 0 SAT: 0
DEF: 128 SDF: 128
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How do I battle with my Gameboy Color Pokemon on Pokemon Stadium (2)?
My friend and I have been playing Pokemon Gold and Silver versions on our Gameboy colors, and we thought it would be fun to battle on the big screen using Pokemon Stadium 2. So we got a Transfer Pak ...
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How does STAB work exactly, and how does it interact with the Technitian ability?
A Pokemon which has the Technitian ability gets x1.5 boosted attack power for all moves used which have an attack power of 60 or less (so a move with 60 attack power will actually have 90 attack ...
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What stats do traded Pokemon keep?
When you trade a Pokemon, what kind of stats does it keep? Besides the obvious extra experience gain, what other effects are there? Mainly I'm looking at happiness/friendship or even the EV stats.
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How does the new move “Foul Play” work?
The game (and this site) both say that the base power of Foul Play is 95, but that the base power also increases with the target's Attack stat.
What exactly does this mean? How is the base power of ...
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How do I transfer old Pokemon to Black/White with ONE Nintendo DS?
I only have one Nintendo DS Lite. Most of my friends don't play games thus don't have a NDS. I want to transfer over some Pokemon such as Skitty, Delcatty, and a few others that I am not able to get. ...
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How do I breed without evolving my Pokemon?
I recently got a Skitty from a friend and I want to breed it so I can have more. I read that if I put it with a Ditto that it should breed with my Skitty... the only issue is I don't want my Skitty to ...
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How can I increase stat gain at the time of evolution?
Just like the title says, how can I increase stat gain at the time of evolution? I know I can greatly increase stats through EV training, but does that also go into effect when a pokemon evolves?
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How could I fill up the NAMES of the Pokemon in my Pokedex
I tried battle subway and the battle institute, and none of the new encounters came to my Pokedex.
When I capture a Pokemon, the Pokemon goes to my Pokedex with a small Pokeball on his left side. ...
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Can I delete my Wonder Card and keep the Pokémon?
There is a maximum limit on Wonder Cards to receive Pokémon at some events. Is it possible to delete used Wonder Cards and keep the Pokémon they came with?
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How does my Trainer ID effect shiny Pokemon?
I've heard that if my trainer ID is a specific pattern or has certain numbers, it will effect how often I encounter shiny Pokemon. Is this statement true and what kind of patterns/numbers are most ...
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How do the EV stats work?
One of the hidden stats in Pokémon is called EV. What are these? What do they do? Is it something I need to worry about at all? Does this exist in every Pokémon from the beginning? If not, in ...
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Does an open Pokémon database exist?
I've noticed that there's no good smartphone-friendly Pokédex available online, and with Nintendo banning Pokédex apps in the Android Market one would be nice to have. So I plan to make a ...
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Is it possible to get a shiny legendary? If so, when is it decided?
A bit of a multiheaded question here, but it didn't quite justify being four different questions.
Is it possible to get a shiny legendary pokemon in the Pokemon games?
If so, when is it generated?
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How do Natures work?
In at least some Pokemon games there are modifiers called "Natures" which affect pokemon stats. What do they do and how do it work? Also, what specific games possess it?
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How do IV stats work?
In at least some Pokemon games there are hidden stats called IVs. What do they do and how do they work? Also, what specific games possess it?
