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Kokoloko tiering isn’t about countering power creep and this misconception seems way too common.
Kokoloko tiering is about getting a tier to a balanced state as quickly as possible and then reintroducing questionable Pokemon to see if they wildly offset it. It’s intended to maximize the...
I imagine it’ll be the generation when X/Y get the remake treatment.
I agee and think you’re probably exactly right here.
Just to be clear, I don’t have a problem with generational mechanics as a concept. I just think tying specific creatures to them in a creature collection franchise to be a...
Mechanic-based form changes are a huge game design mistake for this franchise in particular if you’re not going to support that mechanic indefinitely. This is a franchise that wants you to obsessively love creatures, makes extra special creatures, and then throws them away. Wild business choice...
In his latest video, aDrive pointed out an old 4chan rumor that has lined up with a lot of the recent Riddler stuff but was posted beforehand. More dropping it for future reference rather than its current believability. Has claims regarding some new Pokemon's types, the 19th Tera type, and...
I know this is pretty minor, but does anyone have a clear answer to how early you can grab Gible? I know its back to D/P needing strength above ground, but I haven't gotten a clear understanding if you can get it before that underground where its also available.
None of the starters super speak to me (I always prefer dual type Pokemon), so I'm choosing based on whose type isn't covered otherwise. And I only use entirely new Pokemon in my first play through – and prefer Pokemon that evolve.
Cinderace was my favorite starter, but he's out because both...
Let’s Go Marril and Let’s Go Togepi most likely.
However, I’ll be honest. I’m glad this was a success because this was actually one of my favorite Pokemon games in a while. The play experience was waaaaaay more enjoyable than I expected and most of the changes were QoL edits in a big way. But...
Well, that's not entirely fair. In a competitive format this game wasn't designed for? Sure.
But in the actual game itself where the real goal is to move quickly and knock out the opponent as fast as possible? Pikachu's boosted stats and moves seem to be doing just fine.