# Let's Talk Pokemon! **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [July 9, 2009, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504 "2009-07-09T23:01:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![CyclopticXander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/59ef9b/32.png) [@CyclopticXander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CyclopticXander)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2009, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/41 "2009-07-16T11:22:03Z")
I play from time to time, and I have the ability to breed pretty much any pokemon if anyone has any gaps. I’d have to dig out the games and figure out which pokemon I have on which (I have Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, and a lot of the ones on GBA). I haven’t picked it up in a while, but I could give it a go. I stopped playing primarily because battling online was becoming thoroughly uninteresting. In order to find matches you pretty much have to go to video game forums (blech) and arrange matches with an endless horde of kids using the same ten overpowered pokemon over and over. There are no surprises, and I mostly just get my arse kicked because I try to use a little variety and something interesting in my lineup. I use my favorites, many of whom are not in the upper tiers of power. I do from time to time find a “UU battle”, which is battling with underused Pokemon. These battles for the most part have been very satisfying because it’s people who want to play more for the fun of it than cheap wins. Don’t get me wrong, I still play strategically. I balance types and have some pretty devious movesets, I even EV train most of them (although I would never take the time to select for IVs). It’s just good to play a match where we actually surprise each other with what we throw out there instead of repeating the same battles over and over again. If anyone is interested let me know:) ---
**Author:** ![RandMcnally](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b782af/32.png) [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2009, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/42 "2009-07-16T13:56:38Z")
Which ones do you see a lot? I beat the elite four but I am training a second, more rounded team. The average is about lvl 35. My favorite is Vulpix, but unfortunately I don’t have room for him. My fire slot on my team is taken by Houndour because he is a fire/dark. Shame Speaking of which, in Pear, where do I find the Pal Pad and fire stones? ---
**Author:** ![MeDrewNotYou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/838e76/32.png) [@MeDrewNotYou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeDrewNotYou)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2009, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/43 "2009-07-16T15:48:12Z")
> [@RandMcnally](#): > > Which ones do you see a lot? I beat the elite four but I am training a second, more rounded team. The average is about lvl 35. My favorite is Vulpix, but unfortunately I don’t have room for him. My fire slot on my team is taken by Houndour because he is a fire/dark. Shame > > Speaking of which, in Pear, where do I find the Pal Pad and fire stones? The Pokemon Center in Oreburgh, check the basement and one of the clerks should have it. You can find fire stones by the ton in the Underground, just remember to add them to your items before you head back to the surface. ---
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/44 "2009-07-17T00:33:19Z")
> [@MeDrewNotYou](#): > > Tomorrow evening sounds fine, I’ll throw a team together. > > I have a Sunkern, a Koffing, a Slugma. No Cleffable, but I do have a Cleffa and some moon stones if you don’t mind building up its happiness yourself. I don’t have a Groudon _yet_ since I’m only halfway through Emerald right now, but within a week or so, I should be able catch him, Rayquaza, and Kyogre. I have Mewtwo, however, along with all 3 legendary birds if that’s something you’re interested in. I also have all the starters from LeafGreen, Emerald, and Pearl. > > The ones I’d most like are Chikorita/Bayleef/Meganium, Cyndaquil/Quilava/Typhlosion, and Totodile/Croconaw/Feraligatr. Other than those, I need a Corsola and a Zangoose. Finally, I’m sure you don’t want to trade away your Deoxys, but would you be okay with trading it and getting it right back? I just want to be able to look for one on GTS. The most valuable thing I’ve got is a shiny Palkia to use as collateral, but to get Deoxys in the Pokedex, I don’t need to leave the trade room. Bricker Jr says: Well, I think I’ll be able to get you a Meganium and Quilava. I can give you a Zangoose which I caught in Platinum by doing the dual slot with Ruby. Since I have two, I’ll be happy to trade you one. My dad says we can trust you so no need for Palkia collateral. We can trade Deoxys back and forth. When should we trade? How about tomorrow afternoon? ---
**Author:** ![MeDrewNotYou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/838e76/32.png) [@MeDrewNotYou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeDrewNotYou)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/45 "2009-07-17T01:29:35Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > Bricker Jr says: > > Well, I think I’ll be able to get you a Meganium and Quilava. I can give you a Zangoose which I caught in Platinum by doing the dual slot with Ruby. Since I have two, I’ll be happy to trade you one. > > My dad says we can trust you so no need for Palkia collateral. We can trade Deoxys back and forth. > > When should we trade? How about tomorrow afternoon? Tomorrow afternoon is or evening is fine. Say 5 EST? We can also battle before or after the trades, I’d just need a couple minutes to log off and pick up my team. If you aren’t in the mood, though, it can wait for next time. I might spring a Rayquaza on you next week, though. 🙂 To summarize Cleffa w/ moon stone \<-\> Meganium (or you can breed a Chikorita if you want to keep your original) Sunkern \<-\> Quilava Koffing \<-\> Zangoose (Do you have Sapphire? I have a couple Sevipers if you need one.) Slugma \<-\> Whatever (I already have one bred, so just give me a Starly or Wurmple or something common. Consider it a thank you for letting me look at Deoxys 🙂 ) ---
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/46 "2009-07-17T17:04:45Z")
Bricker Jr says: I’m going to be ready for you, **MeDrewNotYou**! ---
**Author:** ![RandMcnally](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b782af/32.png) [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/47 "2009-07-17T17:27:16Z")
Here is my code: 4253 0753 4670 I’m free today until about 4 Pacific time. ---
**Author:** ![MeDrewNotYou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/838e76/32.png) [@MeDrewNotYou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeDrewNotYou)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/48 "2009-07-17T17:30:49Z")
> [@RandMcnally](#): > > Here is my code: 4253 0753 4670 > > I’m free today until about 4 Pacific time. Got it. How does 2:30 EST/ 10:30 Pacific sound? (An hour from now) ---
**Author:** ![RandMcnally](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b782af/32.png) [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/49 "2009-07-17T18:19:23Z")
That sounds good. All I have to do is go downstairs at a pokecenter and go to the middle girl, correct? The trade: lvl 1 Buneary lvl 1 Eevee lvl 1 Sneasel for Charmander Bulbasuar Squirtle ---
**Author:** ![MeDrewNotYou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/838e76/32.png) [@MeDrewNotYou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeDrewNotYou)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/50 "2009-07-17T18:24:01Z")
Yep. I’ll be there in a minute ---
**Author:** ![MeDrewNotYou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/838e76/32.png) [@MeDrewNotYou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeDrewNotYou)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/51 "2009-07-17T18:37:46Z")
A female Eevee! I’ve been trying to find one of those for a friend. Thanks. 🙂 I gave each of the starters [Pokerus](http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pokerus) since I didn’t know whether you had any infected yet. The Bulbapedia article explains it if you didn’t know about it. ---
**Author:** ![RandMcnally](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b782af/32.png) [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/52 "2009-07-17T19:12:14Z")
> [@MeDrewNotYou](#): > > I gave each of the starters [Pokerus](http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pokerus) since I didn’t know whether you had any infected yet. The Bulbapedia article explains it if you didn’t know about it. I had never heard of that, thanks! I’ve beaten the Elite Four so now I’m currently building up another team. They’re averaged lvl 35. Now that I have those three I’m thinking of building another team. Hm, decisions decisions. ---
**Author:** ![MeDrewNotYou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/838e76/32.png) [@MeDrewNotYou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeDrewNotYou)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/53 "2009-07-17T20:31:32Z")
Evolved starters tend to be good additions to late game teams, especially Charmander, Mudkip, and Turtwig. If you need a Mudkip I have a few. Maybe you have a Tropius or a Hoppip? ETA: The 3 legendaries in each game tend to be great, but not in D/P. They’re all Psychic! And mediocre! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/54 "2009-07-17T21:18:17Z")
Bricker Jr says: “A communication error has occurred. It dropped the wifi connection. I am reconnecting.” ---
**Author:** ![MeDrewNotYou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/838e76/32.png) [@MeDrewNotYou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeDrewNotYou)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/55 "2009-07-17T21:37:22Z")
Bah! Stupid Wi-Fi. I’m about to eat, so I’m going to give it up for now. Hopefully next time will be a little less embarassing. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/56 "2009-07-17T21:38:10Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > Bricker Jr says: “A communication error has occurred. It dropped the wifi connection. I am reconnecting.” He got cut off again. And unfortunately, he has to go to Tae kwon do practice now, so he can’t sign back on… I was listening in via phone… he’s pretty sharp for a seven year old, eh? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![MeDrewNotYou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/838e76/32.png) [@MeDrewNotYou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeDrewNotYou)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2009, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/57 "2009-07-17T23:36:30Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > He got cut off again. And unfortunately, he has to go to Tae kwon do practice now, so he can’t sign back on… > > I was listening in via phone… he’s pretty sharp for a seven year old, eh? 😃 I was pretty impressed; he knows his stuff. And the boy comes off as **bright**! All in all, a swell little guy. ---
**Author:** ![RandMcnally](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b782af/32.png) [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2009, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/58 "2009-07-18T00:19:00Z")
> [@MeDrewNotYou](#): > > A female Eevee! I’ve been trying to find one of those for a friend. Thanks. 🙂 No problemo. I breed them a lot (I’m trying to find a thunderstone right now) and if I get another female I can give that one to you, if you’d like. ---
**Author:** ![MeDrewNotYou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/838e76/32.png) [@MeDrewNotYou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeDrewNotYou)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2009, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/59 "2009-07-18T00:34:52Z")
It’s not too big a deal; he just needs it so a male Eevee that evolves into whatever can pass on some moves to the baby. I’ll breed myself a female before I hand it over to him anyways. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![MeDrewNotYou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/838e76/32.png) [@MeDrewNotYou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeDrewNotYou)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2009, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504/60 "2009-07-19T17:21:00Z")
I’d like to say a big thank you to BrickJr for showing me his Deoxys. I got my very own yesterday from GTS and he’s simply awesome. Thanks a bunch. 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pokemon/502504.md?page=4)