Questions tagged [pokemon-sixth-generation]
This tag is for questions about general mechanics applicable to the sixth generation of the main series Pokémon games, starting in 2013 with Pokémon X and Pokémon Y released on the Nintendo 3DS.
171
questions
2
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Does Gyro Ball get affected by Attack decrease?
I want my Contrary Shuckle to have Shell Smash and Gyro Ball, but inverted Shell Smash would give Shuckle -2Atk, -2SpAtk and -2Spd and +1Def and +1Spdef. But will Gyro Ball's damage be lowered by the -...
- 237
2
votes
2
answers
978
views
Does Sunny Day Affect Flare Blitz?
I was reading on Smogon the other day that Sunny Day affected moves like Flare Blitz, although it didn't specify why (I assumed it had something to do with power). I looked up both moves on Bulbapedia,...
- 53
2
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Problem with IV inheritance and Destiny Knot
I'm sorry about asking so many questions for this game but the technical stuff really mess with my head! So, I got a 6IV Ditto from a Reddit giveaway and I asked a dumb question about how to get a 6IV ...
- 237
3
votes
2
answers
28k
views
Why won't my Riolu evolve?
Recently I asked a question on how I can evolve my Riolu at Level 2 and most of the feedback said to raise its happiness to max and then level it up.
After a long, long while of IV Breeding, Ev ...
- 237
4
votes
2
answers
18k
views
What is the 'love' requirement to evolve Riolu, and how can I quickly increase it?
Some Pokemon need to be raised with love to evolve right? Well, if it is possible, I'd like to evolve my Riolu at Level 2, but I don't think I can get enough love into one level. That's where Pokemon ...
- 237
2
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Do EXP Boosts stack?
I did a tradeback with my friend with my LVL 1 Scyther and it got the traded exp boost. But if I were to raise its affection to 2 in Pokemon Amie, would the exp boost be higher?
And if it does stack ...
- 21
3
votes
1
answer
3k
views
What legendaries can be found shiny by soft-reset?
What legendary Pokemon can be soft reset to farm for a shiny variant, and, in which games?
Example: If Groudon in Ruby can but cannot in Omega Ruby, make sure to tell.
One more thing, I do not care ...
- 14k
5
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Can Baton Passed stats be chained from one Pokemon, to another, and so on?
Im working on a little strategy to make my Mega Gallade a tank and Baton Pass plays a huge role in it. But I was wondering, if I use Baton Pass with one Pokemon to a second Pokemon and the second ...
- 359
3
votes
1
answer
229
views
How can I reset my game?
My game is frozen (it glitched, not sure how). I really don't know how to reset the file. I barely ever get access to the Internet, so I don't really have the time to look it up.
0
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Do I need to open a Pokemon game to add the Pokemon to my Pokedex?
I am trying to build a living Pokédex in Omega Ruby, and I just transferred all my caught Pokémon from X to the Pokémon Bank. Now I want to add those Pokémon to my Pokédex in OR, so I can see which ...
- 23.1k
0
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Does the Macho Brace reduce speed?
I don't have some of the Power Items and so I use the Macho Brace instead, but I think the Macho Brace DOES reduce speed growth. When I was EV training my Deoxys, it was at level 99 and the speed stat ...
- 359
5
votes
2
answers
10k
views
How do I breed a Ralts with 6 IVs?
I got a Ditto with 6 IVs from a giveaway on Reddit and I tried breeding it with a Ralts to get a Ralts with 6 IVs, but it's just not happening! I made my Ditto hold the Destiny Knot, my Ralts a Power ...
- 359
1
vote
2
answers
4k
views
Do Power Items actually reduce Speed EVs?
So I heard EV training is much faster when the Pokemon that is being EV trained holds a Power Item e.g Power Bracer, Weight, etc.
But I am worried about their drawback which is the fact that Speed ...
- 359
3
votes
1
answer
3k
views
Is there an easy way to obtain Pokérus?
I've heard that Pokérus accelerates EV training, but the virus is much rarer than a shiny Pokemon. I searched in the grass for about 3 hours, but for the life of me, I can't find a Pokérus-infected ...
- 359
2
votes
1
answer
14k
views
Does the Exp. Share also spread EVs to other members of the team?
I have been EV training my Pokémon for hours to make them really strong, and then I hear how the Exp. Share can spread the EVs to the whole team.
Now, some threads I go to say that the Exp. share ...
- 359
0
votes
2
answers
63k
views
How to wifi battle on Pokemon XY and ORAS
I recently passed the game and want to try wifi battling but i dont know anyone with a 3ds and I have no idea how to do so and would appreciate if someone told me how to do it. Thanks in advance.
0
votes
2
answers
6k
views
How can I transfer my Pokémon from XY to ORAS with one 3DS and without Pokébank?
I have one 3DS and would like to transfer a Pokémon from XY to ORAS, but don't have access to the Pokébank at this time. Is there any way that I can do this?
- 339
2
votes
1
answer
5k
views
How can I teach Gengar a skill to make enemies fall asleep?
I'm trying to find a way to have my Gengar (both in Pokemon Sapphire Alpha or X) to learn a skill to make other Pokemon fall asleep.
Is there a way?
- 155
4
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Are there any items to get use of the ability Contrary?
As Malamar is only weak to two types, it would be good to give him some Leftovers. But as this item is already been hold by another Pokémon of mine - and I don't want to take items twice - I'm ...
- 3,265
10
votes
3
answers
100k
views
Can I complete the Pokedex with only 6th Generation games?
I just bought Pokemon Alpha Sapphire for myself and Omega Ruby for my friend. I also played the X/Y games and I have Pokebank. The problem is: I didn't play games of the 5th and 4th generation. I ...
- 30k
7
votes
1
answer
60k
views
Do Legendary Pokemon Respawn After The Elite Four?
I've heard that legendary Pokemon such as Kyogre/Groudon respawn after you defeat the Elite Four (if you didn't catch them). The only information that I can find seems to relate to the original ...
- 942
2
votes
1
answer
2k
views
How the pokemon's gender is determined for a mystery gift code?
I had a mystery gift code for a shiny Gengar in Pokemon X/Y that I used today.
I want a male Gengar, but after ~ 50 resets, I only had females ones. The nature and stats change every time, but the ...
- 123
3
votes
2
answers
3k
views
How exactly does Hatching Power reduce hatch time?
From Bulbapedia:
Level 1: Helps Eggs hatch a little faster. The effect lasts three minutes. (1.25× as fast)
Level 2: Helps Eggs hatch faster. The effect lasts three minutes. (1.5× as fast)
Level 3: ...
- 484
1
vote
1
answer
1k
views
How exactly does Shell Bell work?
As Bulbapedia stands:
Whenever the Pokémon holding it deals damage, it restores 1/8 of the damage dealt as HP.
This means to me that every time I deal damage to an enemy my Pokemon recovers a bit ...
- 33.9k
15
votes
1
answer
5k
views
Can PokéTransporter make a Pokémon shiny?
Warning! This is going to get technical!
The method of determining whether a Pokémon is shiny in Generation III-V was the following:
Use the bitwise XOR operation on the 16-bit Trainer ID and ...
- 6,406
2
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Does Fairy Lock prevent switching or fleeing moves?
According to Bulbapedia and Serebii, Fairy Lock prevents all Pokemon on the field from switching or fleeing.
I've been wondering in regards to the potential viability of this move, whether it also ...
- 36.9k
4
votes
1
answer
203
views
Order of technician calculation with accumulative power moves?
Basically, my question is probably about order of calculations.
Technician works for moves that have power of 60 or lower while accumulative power moves get stronger each time they are used (eg Fury ...
- 942
1
vote
2
answers
4k
views
Breeding for egg moves
On various websites such as bulbapedia and serebii, the parents for egg moves are listed. But, lets say I want to breed for an Absol that knows play rough. In order to do this, I would have to first ...
- 215
38
votes
2
answers
5k
views
What happens if a Pokémon hits multiple evolution criteria at once?
There's several Pokémon that have branching evolution paths - Slowpoke for example can be evolved into Slowbro by level-up, or into Slowking by trading with King's Rock held.
In most cases, these ...
- 2,077
11
votes
4
answers
5k
views
Why use stronger less accurate Pokémon attacks?
This battle I had prompted this question.
In the above battle, Fire Blast missed. Twice. A simple Flamethrower would have ended the battle much sooner.
+-------+----------+------------...
- 2,235
8
votes
1
answer
38k
views
What do the Pokemon "Characteristics" mean?
On the second page of the Pokemon information where it tells you its Nature, how it was received, and something that says Characteristic. Some examples are Characteristics are: Alert to sounds, ...
- 14k
29
votes
7
answers
51k
views
Does renaming a pokemon to its original name count as a nickname?
Basically what I actually want to know is, if I rename a Pokémon to its original name and trade it, will the traded Pokémon evolve with its proper evolved Pokémon name or retain its "nickname"?
For ...
- 1,112
8
votes
2
answers
5k
views
How to know if Ho-oh or any other legend is legitimate? [duplicate]
Yesterday, I placed a Zygarde on the GTS, and I asked in return for a Ho-oh.
To my surprise today, I got the Ho-oh, it was shiny, and it had 5ivs! (all in the good places!)
I checked to see the Ho-oh'...
- 844
7
votes
3
answers
51k
views
Setting up Sturdy Shedinja
I love my Shedinja. I have been running it for a good three or four years with the cunning use of Soak and Lightning Rod to keep it alive and trolling. I've lost count of the number of Mega Fire-types ...
- 2,235
2
votes
1
answer
4k
views
What is the possibility of finding a shiny Pokemon with a hidden ability in the Kiloude City Friend Safari or horde battles?
What is the chance of getting a shiny AND a hidden ability Pokemon in Kiloude City Friend Safari or horde battles?
- 99
6
votes
2
answers
14k
views
What's the blue pentagon for in Pokemon XY?
On the Pokemon status screen, underneath the Pokemon and to the left of the custom markings, is a small blue pentagon:
This doesn't seem to be present on Pokemon obtained through the Pokemon ...
- 984
0
votes
3
answers
42k
views
How does the Destiny Knot work when breeding in Pokemon 6th Generation?
Does the Destiny Knot guarantee that 5 IVs, ramdonly selected from the parents, will be passed down to the egg?
I have both parents with 4 maxed IVs. One has HP, Atk, Def and SpDef; the other one ...
- 37
5
votes
2
answers
1k
views
New Berries in Pokémon X/Y
So I was browing pokemon-sixth-gen and I found this question: Do the Maranga/Kee Berries continue to activate when Harvested?
Immediately fascinated by these berries, I went to look them up. Sure ...
- 2,235
7
votes
1
answer
4k
views
Is it possible to pass on Event exclusive moves through breeding?
Someone on a trading group offered me an 'Event Pikachu', which was a Pikachu that knows Surf (normally impossible to teach to Pikachu).
Unfortunately it was a previous Generation's Event, and as ...
- 36.9k
3
votes
1
answer
177
views
Have any Pokemon that were unavailable until Pokebank received Base stat changes?
I mean,did pokemon that were unavailable before pokebank was released(e.g Zekrom) receive any stat changes?
- 99
0
votes
1
answer
2k
views
In pokemon y can you mega evolve an Infernape?
I just recently transferred all of my pokemon from my old games and have my lv 100 Infernape on my Y game now and was wondering if I could mega evolve my Infernape or not, and if so how?
- 1,478
4
votes
1
answer
3k
views
Exact chance of a Hidden Ability Pokemon from a horde?
Like the title states, what is the exact chance that a Pokemon from a horde battle will have its hidden ability?
- 99
3
votes
1
answer
3k
views
Does the ability Contrary have any impact when using Psych Up?
So I'm looking at using a Malamar with contrary in my team and several possible strategies for it.
After searching for a while I could not come up with conclusive evidence one way or another as to how ...
- 942
2
votes
2
answers
1k
views
Does the Pokemon need to be the same for the Masuda method in X/Y?
I'm trying the Masuda Method for shiny Charmander; does the Pokemon have to be exactly the same Pokemon for the increased chance?.
I'm currently breeding a Korean Charmander with an English Charizard ...
6
votes
1
answer
594
views
How have the calculations to determine Hidden Power's type changed with the introduction of Fairy?
I've been looking into getting a specific type for Hidden Power, but the best I can find is the (now outdated) Smogon Hidden Power Guide.
The Sixth Generation of Pokemon has introduced the Fairy type,...
- 36.9k
2
votes
1
answer
3k
views
Can you get a Hidden Ability in Friend Safari if the last slot isn't unlocked?
I've been trying to get a Tinted Lens Butterfree for about 3 hours, but I haven't run into a single one.
The Safari that I'm using doesn't have a third slot yet. Would this be what is causing this? ...
- 36.9k
2
votes
3
answers
17k
views
Woobat into Swoobat!
I want to evolve my Woobat into a Swoobat on my X version, I've looked it up and I found out that it needs to have 'max happiness' and then level up. Anybody have any tips on how I could make Woobat ...
3
votes
2
answers
2k
views
Additional Boxes - Criteria, Longevity, Manipulability
This feature has existed for a while (I'm not sure since when exactly), but I'm mainly interested in the Gen VI implementation (hence the tag).
Usually, at the start of a game, you have some number ...
- 6,406
3
votes
1
answer
4k
views
Why only one Mega Evolution?
I've been playing Pokemon X for a while now, and about a month ago I caught myself a Mewtwo (score!) after I caught it, I found a Mewtwonite X. I decided to put Mewtwo in my party, alongside my ...
6
votes
2
answers
16k
views
Masuda Method - What counts as a region?
So the Masuda Method of breeding is simple, breed two Pokemon obtained from different regions in the world and your odds of the egg being a shiny increase.
My question however is, being from the UK, ...
- 179
Hot Network Questions
- Why do we need to make a tensor for the electromagnetic field?
- Finding the optimal stopping time to place a bet in an urn problem
- diversification of portfolio
- Why would being called "Mr. Yellow" be undesirable?
- Calculating mean with group by based on another column in QGIS Field Calculator
- Excessive Demands Prior to Start Date
- Repeated applications of a (rotation) matrix keep you in the same subspace?
- Does the Alert feature allow a character to automatically detect pickpockets?
- Is it true that the Chief Justice granted royal assent to the Online Streaming Act?
- How should I correct the drains for my dual sink and washing machine?
- Where is the LED in this light bulb?
- Is visible daylight between lead flashing and the chimney brick stack normal?
- Has there ever been a C compiler where using ++i was faster than i++?
- What 'specific legal meaning' does the word "strike" have?
- Is there any way to vertically align each cell in a row differently?
- Why does Ash say "I choose you" instead of "I chose you" or "I'll choose you"?
- Does the set of all programs form a group that acts on machine state (essentially, i.e. with a few exceptions)?
- How many points should we remove so that there are no n points lying on a line?
- How did the shift from constructed mathematical objects to modern mathematics occur?
- Are there military arguments why Russia would blow up the Kakhovka dam?
- My barista friend insists that coffee cups must be heated for better tasting coffee. Is there any science/data supporting this?
- Did anybody use PCBs as macro-scale mask-ROMS?
- What is the “Chomsky hierarchy”?
- Is '..' really a hard link?