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MNThunder
10/17/25 10:45:29 AM
#52:


If you save prior to it then they will come back but if you don't then yes they are gone. Basically when you hear the shiny noise save and then you are good.
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PerseusRad
10/17/25 10:45:56 AM
#53:


Scintillant posted...
how long do you have to get the starter mega stones from the online play?

can someone @ me if this message gets responded to because I'm trying to avoid spoilers I guess
Ranked is separated into seasons. Season 1 gives you Greninjas stone, and the season ends on November 4, 2025, at 9:59 PM PST. So approximately 20 days, which we might be able to assume will be the same for the other two.

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GeminiDeus
10/17/25 10:46:55 AM
#54:


Scintillant posted...
how long do you have to get the starter mega stones from the online play?

can someone @ me if this message gets responded to because I'm trying to avoid spoilers I guess

@Scintillant

You can get the Greninjite until Wednesday, November 5, 2025 05:59 UTC. You'll need to get to rank K by then.

If you haven't already unlocked the feature yet, you can go into the Menu and click on Link Play, then hit the + button to Check News. It will give you more detailed information.

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Kaldrenthebold
10/17/25 10:49:59 AM
#55:


MNThunder posted...
Not completely true. They will despawn if you knock them out or they run from you. Also if you don't save, or autosave doesn't kick in, as you either go from day or night or if you get to far away. Also it's only up to 10 shinies that the game saves, which is more then enough but it is still only up to 10.

'Tis what I said, tho

Nothing makes it go away, other than if it is skittish and you scare it, or if you beat it in battle and don't catch it.

Good to know about the number and saving however.

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Scintillant
10/17/25 10:51:20 AM
#56:


PerseusRad posted...
Ranked is separated into seasons. Season 1 gives you Greninjas stone, and the season ends on November 4, 2025, at 9:59 PM PST. So approximately 20 days, which we might be able to assume will be the same for the other two.

@Scintillant

GeminiDeus posted...
@Scintillant

You can get the Greninjite until Wednesday, November 5, 2025 05:59 UTC. You'll need to get to rank K by then.

If you haven't already unlocked the feature yet, you can go into the Menu and click on Link Play, then hit the + button to Check News. It will give you more detailed information.


thank you both,

I didn't have the game yet (I'm gonna get it later today) so thanks for the info !

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DodogamaRayBrst
10/17/25 10:54:38 AM
#57:


MNThunder posted...
If you save prior to it then they will come back but if you don't then yes they are gone. Basically when you hear the shiny noise save and then you are good.
Good to know if i ever meet a shiny.
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GeminiDeus
10/17/25 10:58:03 AM
#58:


Scintillant posted...
thank you both,

I didn't have the game yet (I'm gonna get it later today) so thanks for the info !
No problem, and you can unlock it fairly fast if you just beeline the story. I, on the other hand, took about 4 or 5 hours to unlock it, because I love to explore and collect items.

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GeminiDeus
10/17/25 11:00:05 AM
#59:


MNThunder posted...
If you save prior to it then they will come back but if you don't then yes they are gone. Basically when you hear the shiny noise save and then you are good.
I don't even remember hearing a noise when my shiny showed up, but I might have been too focused on battling or picking up items. Does the noise only play once?

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BlueBoy675
10/17/25 11:11:13 AM
#60:


At work just counting down till I can play again. I played a couple hours last night and really enjoyed it. I chose Totodile of course. Im surprised at how well the game runs, at least the switch 2 version. A Pokmon game that actually looks and plays well? What is this?

Also do the wild zones get more Pokemon as you progress the story? Seems like slim pickings at the start

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PerseusRad
10/17/25 11:15:01 AM
#61:


BlueBoy675 posted...
At work just counting down till I can play again. I played a couple hours last night and really enjoyed it. I chose Totodile of course. Im surprised at how well the game runs, at least the switch 2 version. A Pokmon game that actually looks and plays well? What is this?

Also do the wild zones get more Pokemon as you progress the story? Seems like slim pickings at the start
Not sure if they ever get more, but more wild zones show up, and there are Pokemon you can find outside the wild zones, like on roofs, mostly.
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SAlYAN
10/17/25 11:32:45 AM
#62:


Not gonna lie, I was kinda disappointed that you basically skip most of the ranks in the story and jump straight from V up to F.

Yeah, it would be kinda grindybut it just feels so cheap and lame.

Out of curiosity, how hard is it to reach rank k in online? As someone who sucks bad at pokemon PVP, I'm pretty upset that megas I want to use are locked behind it

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PerseusRad
10/17/25 12:56:43 PM
#63:


SAlYAN posted...
Not gonna lie, I was kinda disappointed that you basically skip most of the ranks in the story and jump straight from V up to F.

Yeah, it would be kinda grindybut it just feels so cheap and lame.

Out of curiosity, how hard is it to reach rank k in online? As someone who sucks bad at pokemon PVP, I'm pretty upset that megas I want to use are locked behind it
Imo, its not too bad as long as you have 3 fully evolved Pokemon with at least mildly competent movesets. Took me like an hour, winning once. You have to do absolutely terribly to theoretically lose points, and youd lose much less than you gain in a standard match, one you dont even win.
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Calwings
10/17/25 1:00:53 PM
#64:


I'm not even going to bother going for the Kalos megas. I don't care enough about them to renew my NSO and deal with online ranked battles.

Kaldrenthebold posted...
Game runs fine on the Switch 1 btw. Loading times really aren't that bad, it looks nice enough, worse issues are probably just the pop in. A few stutters here and there but nothing crazy like S/V. Waaaaaaaaaaay more stable than those pieces of crap.

This has been my experience on the Switch 1 as well. Pop-in has been the only real issue for me, but that's way more tolerable than S/V's problems.

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uwnim
10/17/25 1:05:32 PM
#65:


SAlYAN posted...
Not gonna lie, I was kinda disappointed that you basically skip most of the ranks in the story and jump straight from V up to F.

Yeah, it would be kinda grindybut it just feels so cheap and lame.
Same. Like I expected that sort of thing, but was hoping it wouldnt happen

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DodogamaRayBrst
10/17/25 1:08:58 PM
#66:


Anyone got tips on utilizing position and long range attacks? I basically have no clue what I'm doing and click the strongest attack that is off cooldown with a protect thrown in here or there.
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Binkster
10/17/25 1:12:53 PM
#67:


If you have an attack that launches you in a straight line at the opponent and you are quick enough, I like having moves like U-Turn, volt-switch, and flip turn to avoid getting punished for aggressing the enemy. Thats the most strategic I have gotten with my builds so far positionally.

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Biofighter55
10/17/25 1:15:48 PM
#68:


Binkster posted...
If you have an attack that launches you in a straight line at the opponent and you are quick enough, I like having moves like U-Turn, volt-switch, and flip turn to avoid getting punished for aggressing the enemy. Thats the most strategic I have gotten with my builds so far positionally.

i thought it being real time would be that we can dodge or avoid attacks by well moving but it doesnt to be that way

unless Im missing something


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DodogamaRayBrst
10/17/25 1:16:19 PM
#69:


What does speed do? Affect charge time after selecting the move?

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Kaldrenthebold
10/17/25 1:25:13 PM
#70:


DodogamaRayBrst posted...
What does speed do? Affect charge time after selecting the move?

Lowers cool down on moves

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DodogamaRayBrst
10/17/25 1:27:19 PM
#71:


So the cooldown that is listed is just the base cooldown and not the effective cooldown?
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BlueBoy675
10/17/25 1:28:30 PM
#72:


So does positioning play a big role in the battles? Is there a specific way to accurately command your pokemon to a certain spot or is it just kinda run around and they follow you? I liked what I played of the battles but I didnt feel like I fully understood what I was doing

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Kaldrenthebold
10/17/25 1:31:01 PM
#73:


Moves that are up close, like tackle, the Pokemon will run up and engage them. Longer range ones typically put the pokemon a little bit ahead of and to the right of you. That's what I've seen so far, so depending on where you run you can position them differently.

DodogamaRayBrst posted...
So the cooldown that is listed is just the base cooldown and not the effective cooldown?

As far as I am aware yeah. I have the quick claw on Tepig and every once in a while I'll get a notification that he can move faster and one of my moves basically recharges fully.

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Phanir
10/17/25 2:09:29 PM
#74:


Not reading much since I'm still pretty early, but damn I'm having such a great time with this game. I'm going to miss having this gameplay for the series with future releases.

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b_nolan
10/17/25 2:30:25 PM
#75:


Anyone have an idea about what level I should wait to evolve PIkachu and Staryu at?

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BlueBoy675
10/17/25 2:41:12 PM
#76:


The soundtrack is great. The jazzy remix of Lumiose City is soooooo good

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SAlYAN
10/17/25 2:53:25 PM
#77:


b_nolan posted...
Anyone have an idea about what level I should wait to evolve PIkachu and Staryu at?
Just do it immediately. There's no locking out from level up moves in this game. Their level up moveset is identical

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random_man9119
10/17/25 2:54:09 PM
#78:


b_nolan posted...
Anyone have an idea about what level I should wait to evolve PIkachu and Staryu at?

They learn moves at the same levels as their evos (at least according to my Pokedex app) so there's no downside to evolving early...

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DodogamaRayBrst
10/17/25 3:45:30 PM
#79:


Rock/ice might be the worst type combination in the franchise.

And yet, I want you in my team, Aurorus. I love you so much.
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GeminiDeus
10/17/25 4:16:31 PM
#80:


DodogamaRayBrst posted...
Rock/ice might be the worst type combination in the franchise.
That title actually belongs to Grass/Ice (as much as I like Abomasnow).


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DodogamaRayBrst
10/17/25 4:22:59 PM
#81:


Mmm I don't think I agree with that. Abomasnow at least has a few very good resistances to ground and water.
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DodogamaRayBrst
10/17/25 5:07:07 PM
#82:


https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/0/0b9947df.jpg

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HighSeraph
10/17/25 5:08:22 PM
#83:


DodogamaRayBrst posted...
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/0/0b9947df.jpg

This needs Shinra HQ music.
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Tmaster148
10/17/25 5:29:22 PM
#84:


GeminiDeus posted...
That title actually belongs to Grass/Ice (as much as I like Abomasnow).

Generally the worst types are Grass, Rock, Bug, and Ice. Bug has the be the worst overall typing in the game so the worst combination should include Bug imo.

Ice/Bug or Grass/Bug would be my wager for worst typing in the game.


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BlueBoy675
10/17/25 5:37:04 PM
#85:


Ive been seeing a lot of negative discourse around this game and maybe Im just a normie, but Im loving it so far. This version of Lumiose might be the first time a Pokemon city has actually felt like a real, living breathing city.

The new battle system is a nice change of pace and while I think the main games should stay turn based I would totally be down for another spinoff with this style of combat.

Maybe Im just easy to please, but Ive been having fun just strolling around Lumiose with my pokemon while vibing to the music. I also love how you can sit at a cafe with your pokemon. Thats cute as fuck lol

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DodogamaRayBrst
10/17/25 5:39:51 PM
#86:


Sometimes bad types can partner well with other types. Bug is terrible, but bug does a good job shoring up steel's weaknesses so steel/bug is a stellar combo. Grass/bug is very terrible, but it has some really good resistances too, that absolutely does not make up for its weaknesses... but it's something. I don't think rock/ice has anything worth noting more than cursorily.
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Tmaster148
10/17/25 5:40:16 PM
#87:


BlueBoy675 posted...
This version of Lumiose might be the first time a Pokemon city has actually felt like a real, living breathing city.

If you like the game, you like the game. But I really don't see how this can feel like a living breathing city when you pretty much can't enter buildings and ones that you can are just menus to buy stuff.

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Unsuprised_Pika
10/17/25 6:40:28 PM
#88:


What is your team?

Right now its

Mega Victrebel(Alpha and Mega)
Meowstic
Pignite
Frogadier
Ariados
Flaffy(Shiny)

I've rotate a lot though but those are probably the most used.

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BlueBoy675
10/17/25 6:48:18 PM
#89:


Ariados (shiny)
Honedge
Flaaffy
Croconaw
Fletchinder
Kirlia

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GeminiDeus
10/17/25 6:50:49 PM
#90:


Are trade evolutions still a thing in this game, or can Pokemon like Kadabra and Haunter evolve with a Link Cord or something?

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Calwings
10/17/25 6:57:47 PM
#91:


GeminiDeus posted...
Are trade evolutions still a thing in this game, or can Pokemon like Kadabra and Haunter evolve with a Link Cord or something?

No Linking Cord, you need to trade evolve. Leave it to GameFreak to introduce an amazing new quality of life feature for 1 game and then never bring it back again. That being said, I've heard that some of the final forms like Gengar can be found in the wild later on if you still want to use them. I can't confirm that, it's just what I've heard. But at the very least, there's no point in catching a Gastly or Abra early on and trying to use it if you have no one to trade with.

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BlueBoy675
10/17/25 7:04:07 PM
#92:


Damn and I caught a timid Abra too >_>

Well at least nature mints are still a thing so if I get a Alakazam later I can just change the nature

Random question: does anyone have an idea of how much speed affects cooldowns?

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Alteres
10/17/25 7:30:19 PM
#93:


I was wondering that as well normally prefer to hit harder with turn based Pokmon and wanted a modest and adamant, after a dozen each ended up a jolly and timid >_>

dont really feel like spending 40k at this point in the game for those two

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Proto_Spark
10/17/25 7:55:24 PM
#94:


Super early in the game so far, but I just did the little side quest to get a Froakie and its so good.

You have to do a bunch of obstacle courses, because the Froakie just wrecked the putting it up at it, and he wants to join team because he like, respects your parkour and respect for Kalos Ninja Warrior.

Its just such a perfect silly little side quest, this is the best filler episode.
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GeminiDeus
10/17/25 7:57:35 PM
#95:


Proto_Spark posted...
Super early in the game so far, but I just did the little side quest to get a Froakie and its so good.

You have to do a bunch of obstacle courses, because the Froakie just wrecked the putting it up at it, and he wants to join team because he like, respects your parkour and respect for Kalos Ninja Warrior.

Its just such a perfect silly little side quest, this is the best filler episode.
I'm friggin 8 hours deep and I only just completed Emma's first 3 tasks to help citizens out. I just get too distracted by exploration and picking up items.

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tremain07
10/17/25 7:58:15 PM
#96:


I hate my amazon, bro. It said it was supposed to be delivered today but there are no updates and it gave me a message to get a refund if it's not here by tomorrow

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Proto_Spark
10/17/25 8:13:26 PM
#97:


Another fun part about the early game - The taxi driver you fight in the "promotion battle" tutorial wants to win the Rayale, so he can take the city and outlaw all modes of transportation beyond taxis. The Y-promotion lady wants to make everyone run a marathon.

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random_man9119
10/17/25 8:59:28 PM
#98:


Weird they made an Electric Internet Idol two games in a row now... Only real difference besides look is that Iono is a Gym Leader and Canari isn't...

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BlueBoy675
10/17/25 9:10:10 PM
#99:


Proto_Spark posted...
Super early in the game so far, but I just did the little side quest to get a Froakie and its so good.

You have to do a bunch of obstacle courses, because the Froakie just wrecked the putting it up at it, and he wants to join team because he like, respects your parkour and respect for Kalos Ninja Warrior.

Its just such a perfect silly little side quest, this is the best filler episode.
I picked up that Froakie as well but I picked Totes for my water type so hes chilling in the box. I imagine there must be similar quests for Fennekin and Chespin

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SAlYAN
10/17/25 9:13:27 PM
#100:


BlueBoy675 posted...
I picked up that Froakie as well but I picked Totes for my water type so hes chilling in the box. I imagine there must be similar quests for Fennekin and Chespin
There are.

There's a sick fennekin you have to cure.

Chespin is trying to pick fights with parked cars. No joke.

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DodogamaRayBrst
10/18/25 12:54:54 AM
#101:


Proto_Spark posted...
Super early in the game so far, but I just did the little side quest to get a Froakie and its so good.

You have to do a bunch of obstacle courses, because the Froakie just wrecked the putting it up at it, and he wants to join team because he like, respects your parkour and respect for Kalos Ninja Warrior.

Its just such a perfect silly little side quest, this is the best filler episode.
I got the Chespin but I can't figure out the Froakie and Fennekin quests. I assumed you just unlocked the means to complete them later. How do you cross huge gaps on the obstacle courses?
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