Starters Discussion Thread v2

[Sukiza]

For anyone who hasn't seen shiny Fennekin yet.

http://imgur.com/Z0WZf6w

looks amazing.. hmm how to get a shiny starter with the good nature hihi xD
now i finally got the game im not sure about chesnaught or delphox, im no fan of the fighting type but for psychic i got my beloved gardevoir.. choose a fighting type, or ditch my gardevoir? damn.. -_-

 

[skittlepup]

Can you see the gender of your starter before the first battle? I'm going to be SRing for a female Fennekin, so it'd be nice to know.

 

[Navarch]

Can you see the gender of your starter before the first battle? I'm going to be SRing for a female Fennekin, so it'd be nice to know.

I believe so. After you get your Starter, you get "free time" before you go to battle Shauna. So I'm assuming you can check Gender/Stats/Nature beforehand. Thank god, because this makes Nature Hunting easier.

 

[Sukiza]

is it a very big disadvantage if you use 2 grass starters in a team? i like both chesnaught and venesaur the most of both gens :|

 

[Everlasting]

is it a very big disadvantage if you use 2 grass starters in a team? i like both chesnaught and venesaur the most of both gens :|

Not at all. I always say "Play with the team YOU want". In my Leaf Green playthrough, I had two Water type (Blastoise and Dewgong) and two Fire ype (Flareon and Ninetales) and it didn't stop me to enjoy the game at its maximum. I'd say go for it!

 

[Aurath8]

Not at all. I always say "Play with the team YOU want". In my Leaf Green playthrough, I had two Water type (Blastoise and Dewgong) and two Fire ype (Flareon and Ninetales) and it didn't stop me to enjoy the game at its maximum. I'd say go for it!

What if you want a good team?

That said, 2 grass types isn't the end of the world as long as you have other team members able to cover for the compounded weaknesses. If you have 4 weaknesses to a single type, that's when you will seriously start to struggle, and probably need to change a team member.

 

[Mav-san]

Is it true we can EV train any Pokémon right from the beginning of the game through Super Training?

 

[Excitable Boy]

Is it true we can EV train any Pokémon right from the beginning of the game through Super Training?

Yes, it's true.

It'll take you a while and you'll be bored to death, but you can do it.

 

[Everlasting]

What if you want a good team?

That said, 2 grass types isn't the end of the world as long as you have other team members able to cover for the compounded weaknesses. If you have 4 weaknesses to a single type, that's when you will seriously start to struggle, and probably need to change a team member.

And why would having two Grass type make your team a bad one ?
As long as you train well your Pokémon in fonction of the shared weaknesses, there are any problems with having two Pokémon of the same type. Sometimes, people are doing teams with a single type shared by all the team while finishing the game really well.

 

[Aurath8]

And why would having two Grass type make your team a bad one ?
As long as you train well your Pokémon in fonction of the shared weaknesses, there are any problems with having two Pokémon of the same type. Sometimes, people are doing teams with a single type shared by all the team while finishing the game really well.

Of any type to have two of in one team, Grass is probably the worst since it has 5 common weaknesses. In particular, Ice is very easily compounded with others as Flying, Ground and Dragon types are very popular team choices. Having 2 Grass types isn't the end of the world; as you said, even Monotype teams are a thing and do well enough should it cover the type's weaknesses, but when you get into the nitty gritty of optimising teams for in-game play, its certainly not an ideal choice in most circumstances.

Bottom line is, it's not bad, but it could be a little better.

 

[Neo_Mametchi]

Does anyone know what Froakie & its evolved forms moves are? Or what type of attack stat he should have? Getting ready to go get my game & wanted to get a nature that increases atk or sp atk but not sure what's better for him.

Or if yous have any ideas on good natures for him.

 

[Sukiza]

What if you want a good team?

That said, 2 grass types isn't the end of the world as long as you have other team members able to cover for the compounded weaknesses. If you have 4 weaknesses to a single type, that's when you will seriously start to struggle, and probably need to change a team member.

yea chespin has in the end 6 weaknesses, but i ll figure it out somehow or simply not use it against certain pokemon.. just cant resist how he looks like

 

[Unredemption]

Does anyone know what Froakie & its evolved forms moves are? Or what type of attack stat he should have? Getting ready to go get my game & wanted to get a nature that increases atk or sp atk but not sure what's better for him.

Or if yous have any ideas on good natures for him.

Greninja's base stats are 80/90/75/100/75/120. Modest would be best, though arguably anything that increases Sp. Atk or Speed would be somewhat useful.

 

[§¤¥Luke¥¤§]

I've seen two people have gotten shiny Fennekin, Has anyone seen any pictures of shiny Braixen or Delphox?

 

[SageofTruth]

Thanks very much,Greninja definitely has the best dex entry imo.

How long did it take?

About 1.5 - 2 hours with getting to level three traiing and mastering the mini games




Also Greninja Learns substitute at i believe level 39 or 40

 

[Navarch]

Can you get Female Kanto Starters? I really want a Female Charizard.

 

[EonDragonFTW]

Can you get Female Kanto Starters? I really want a Female Charizard.

I assuming yes, as all starters have a 12.5% female chance

 

[Neo_Mametchi]

I've seen two people have gotten shiny Fennekin, Has anyone seen any pictures of shiny Braixen or Delphox?

Is it possible to get shiny pokemon when u choose your starter? I've always wondered about that. I thought it was only for wild pokemon. Also about in game legendaries too can they be shiny?

 

[Shraeder]

Is it possible to get shiny pokemon when u choose your starter? I've always wondered about that. I thought it was only for wild pokemon. Also about in game legendaries too can they be shiny?

You can get a shiny starter, but you'll only see it once you actually check it, not in the starter selection screen.

About 1.5 - 2 hours with getting to level three traiing and mastering the mini games




Also Greninja Learns substitute at i believe level 39 or 40

What is your Greninja's moveset at the moment?

 

[Mario C]

Got a female Froakie and Charmander first shot w/o having to reset. Great luck!