Recent content by Magnus0

Is there any information on the affection mechanic? Is it basically unavoidable like in BDSP or can you ignore it if you want?

I like how Klawf's page needs six different pictures to show how its ability works. Good to know that Pokemon still has wildly inefficient programming.

I have some free time coming up, so I might want to start a run of this game. Are there any Pokemon in particular that need more testing that I can keep in mind when teambuilding?

Based on the description we got for Arven, I think it's pretty safe to assume that he will be involved in one of the "three great stories" that were mentioned in the trailer. This description specifically mentions that he will ask you to help him out, so I think you can start this side story by...

I just learned something surprising. According to the official site for SV, Grusha the ice type gym leader is a guy. I'm sure no one is going to confused about that...

I wonder how this would factor into Sprigatito's supposed grass/dark typing. Apparently, there are some rumors going around that Sprigatito will become a grass/dark type, but based on this description, grass/fairy or grass/psychic makes a lot more sense. I wasn't really convinced by these rumors...

Imagine Lechonk gaining a secondary flying type and actually being the regional bird. It could be a play on the phrase 'when pigs fly'. Very unlikely, but it would be hilarious. Anyway, I think the open world aspect of the game might change how Pokemon of specific types become available. In...

The AI can't handle substitute in a lot of games. If your opponent has thunder wave or wisp, they will often continue using it until your Pokemon is paralyzed or burned. So even a mediocre Pokemon like Audino can sweep BW1 Shauntal for example, by setting up substitute and using work up + shadow...

This trend towards one-shotting might have something to do with how slow battles in Pokemon are in general. Every single little effect happens back to back, even though a lot of it could happen simultaneously, or not at all. Do you really need to see a textbox saying your attack was super...

I dislike how customization works in-game. The problem that I have with buying clothes and accessories is that they cost money, which means that you have less money for actually useful things like potions and tm's. I think there should be a different currency just for clothes, so that it doesn't...

My first thought when I saw this thread was: "both of teacher Emily's Pokemon!", so I'm happy that her Magnemite has been mentioned already. God, I hate teacher Emily. Anyway, veteran Ray on route 18 in Unova has a level 36 Darmanitan, which makes this trainer an absolute run killer for...

Quaxley isn't flying type because that would influence the type matchups between the starters. The starters are used to teach new players how types can interact, but this lesson wouldn't work if Quaxley isn't weak to grass. Rowlett didn't have this problem at all, because it's still weak to fire...

Does anyone know the significance of the police officer in the trailer? It was weirdly dramatic for absolutely no reason. I thought it would have something to do with detective Pikachu or something. Maybe it will make sense once we get more trailers. Overall, I'm rather neutral about the...

I'd like to mention Lilligant in B/W. It doesn't have a 100% perfect matchup spread, but it comes really close. Lilligant can sweep pretty much any fight in the game regardless of type matchup thanks to the combination of sleep powder and quiver dance. It gets both of these moves before level...

Noctowl is another great option against Morty because it has insomnia and confusion. This allows it to completely invalidate Gengar and the Haunter with dream eater, while chipping away at their hp with a super effective coverage move. Noctowl just cannot die because pretty much all of Morty's...