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As you can tell by the checklist, the only things I'm having troubles with are other helpful tips or tricks I haven't mentioned in the guide so far and screenshots of certain routes found in-game. If you're able to help me ot with these roadblocks, I'd greatly appreciate it! =]
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RSE Secret Base Training Guide
Introduction
You find the perfect location for your Secret Base, collect all of the Dolls, furniture, and other nicknacks that you can possibly find, and stuff your Base full of them... but then what? Secret Bases have long been seen as frivilous additions to the in-game experience of RSE, though this assumption is extremely misguided; Secret Bases, when used correctly, can become extremely important locations in EV training or experience building.
The Basics
What is a Secret Base?
Secret Bases are customizable areas located throughout Hoenn. The Bases themselves can only be made by Pokemon who know the move Secret Power (TM43), and only in certain bushes, trees, or wall indentations. Players can also share their Secret Bases with friends by mixing records.
Why Mix Records?
Mixing records allows you to not only enter your friend’s Secret Base, but also allows you to battle them after you beat the Elite Four (note that records can be mixed prior to beating the Elite Four, only battling will not be enabled). The Pokemon your opponent uses to battle you are the same Pokemon your friend had in their party at the time of the mix.
After mixing records, Secret Base trainers can only be challenged once per day. Although this seems very restricting, there's a way around this problem. Secret Bases refresh after mixing records again, making it possible to battle them more than once a day if you create a cycle of mixing records, battling, and repeating; however, mixing records only refreshes the Secret base of that one friend, not all Secret Base locations throughout the game.
What’s the Use?
By carefully selecting your friend’s Pokemon, one can abuse this trainer battle to earn experience points or EVs much more quickly and accurately than through wild or in-game trainer battles. By mixing records with multiple friends, a single player can host Secret Bases whose trainers focus on a single type of EV or specifically experience points.
Getting Started
There are a few things prior to battling that can help aid in the growth of your Pokemon. Such things include:
Naturally, a Pokemon can only give a maximum of three EVs in any given stat with evolutions typically rewarding the most EVs. Therefore, finding Pokemon who evolve quickly and can be found easily are the best candidates for a Secret Base training team. Also, teaching these Pokemon moves that cause no damage to the opponent is a great idea so that low-leveled Pokemon can live through the battle long enough to glean the benefits of battling a team designed to be trained against. By using the Move Deleter in Lillycove City, one can create a moveset consisting of only one non-attacking move; the perfect moveset for a training Pokemon!
To create extremely weak Pokemon or give Pokemon certain useless or helpful moves, breeding may be implemented. By abusing the RNG of the games, one can easily breed Pokemon with inheritantly low IVs in every stat and a hindering nature, lowering the amount of damage that Pokemon can take by leaps and bounds.
Thanks to the Emerald cloning glitch, only one Pokemon must be trained to create a team; the other five members can be clones of the very same Pokemon. This not only saves time, but also keeps the weaknesses of the entire team indentical, making sweeping a Secret base training team nothing more than a simple button-mashing sequence.
Battle Rewards
By defeating foes a Pokemon can gain battle rewards, namely experience points (EXP) and EVs. While both are intertwined, it is typically easier to focus solely on EXP or a specific EV when training, since EVs are set in stone and EXP tends to fluctuate.
Experience Training
When a Pokemon is KOed during a battle, all teammates who fought against it receive EXP, the total of which depends on multiple factors. The level of the KOed Pokemon is an extremely strong influence on the amount of EXP gained for defeating it; the higher the level, the higher the amount of EXP for defeating it. A Pokemon's species, as well, determines the amount of EXP gained for KOing it, with Chansey and Blissey tying for the highest awarded EXP based solely on species. Whenever more than one Pokemon is sent out to defeat a foe, the total amount of EXP is divided by the number of battlers and distributed equally. Finally, a traded Pokemon will gain experience 1.5x faster than a trainer's own Pokemon. Therefore, playing a single traded Pokemon against six level 100 Chansey or Blissey will yield the greatest amount of EXP any one battle can grant; something only available via Secret Base training.
Since level 100 Pokemon typically have high stats, breeding for low IVs is reccomended, as it gives low-leveled Pokemon a better chance at defeating them. Each Pokemon has a weakness that can be exploited, as well. Take our Chansey team, for example; though Chansey's HP and Special Defense stats are huge, its Defense is a measely five. Common sense says breeding Chansey with both low HP and Defense IVs and a Defense hindering nature will make them extremely easy to defeat.
In addition to lowering a Pokemon's IVs, teaching them self-KOing moves like Memento, Selfdestruct, and Explosion is useful, since they eliminate the training Pokemon in one swift move. In the case of Selfdestruct and Explosion, though, either teach you Pokemon Protect or train Ghost-type Pokemon only against them, so you're not risking an OHKO every turn.
The following is a nonexhaustive list of Pokemon complete with the base EXP for defeating them, how to easily get them, and moves they can learn that keep them from harming you.
EVs are more concrete than EXP in the fact that they are not dependant on the level of the foe or whether the Pokemon being trained was caught or traded for. EVs are, however, do depend on the species of Pokemon, which is why building EV training teams is typically easier than creating high-leveled EXP building teams.
Pokemon award EVs in one or more of the six stats: HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. Depending on the species of Pokemon, one to three EVs per stat can be awarded. When training against a team of Pokemon who all grant three EVs in the same stat with a Pokemon infected with Pokerus and holding a Macho Brace the total number of EVs received with total 72.
Though many Pokemon award EVs in multiple stats, it is not in your best interest to choose Pokemon that do so, mainly because keeping track of EVs is labor-intensive and cannot be kept track of in-game; you mess up, you have to start all over again.
On the bright side, though, no matter what level the foe is they will always grant the same amount of EVs. That means no time wasted boosting levels and more time EV training what your own Pokemon.
Below are lists of Pokemon (all of whom award three EVs in a single stat)categorized by the stat their EVs influence, the lowest level they are available at, where to easily catch them, and helpful moves they learn.
HP EVs
An Other Tips and Tricks section doesn't seem likely, as anything I can think of has already been written up; however, if you think something needs a mention, let me know. =]
- Introduction
- Getting Started
- EXP Pokemon Listed
- EV Pokemon Listed
- Secret Base Locations Listed
- Screenshots
- Conclusion
- Grammar Checks
- HTMLization
As you can tell by the checklist, the only things I'm having troubles with are other helpful tips or tricks I haven't mentioned in the guide so far and screenshots of certain routes found in-game. If you're able to help me ot with these roadblocks, I'd greatly appreciate it! =]
______________________________ ___________
RSE Secret Base Training Guide
Introduction
You find the perfect location for your Secret Base, collect all of the Dolls, furniture, and other nicknacks that you can possibly find, and stuff your Base full of them... but then what? Secret Bases have long been seen as frivilous additions to the in-game experience of RSE, though this assumption is extremely misguided; Secret Bases, when used correctly, can become extremely important locations in EV training or experience building.
The Basics
What is a Secret Base?
Secret Bases are customizable areas located throughout Hoenn. The Bases themselves can only be made by Pokemon who know the move Secret Power (TM43), and only in certain bushes, trees, or wall indentations. Players can also share their Secret Bases with friends by mixing records.
Why Mix Records?
Mixing records allows you to not only enter your friend’s Secret Base, but also allows you to battle them after you beat the Elite Four (note that records can be mixed prior to beating the Elite Four, only battling will not be enabled). The Pokemon your opponent uses to battle you are the same Pokemon your friend had in their party at the time of the mix.
After mixing records, Secret Base trainers can only be challenged once per day. Although this seems very restricting, there's a way around this problem. Secret Bases refresh after mixing records again, making it possible to battle them more than once a day if you create a cycle of mixing records, battling, and repeating; however, mixing records only refreshes the Secret base of that one friend, not all Secret Base locations throughout the game.
What’s the Use?
By carefully selecting your friend’s Pokemon, one can abuse this trainer battle to earn experience points or EVs much more quickly and accurately than through wild or in-game trainer battles. By mixing records with multiple friends, a single player can host Secret Bases whose trainers focus on a single type of EV or specifically experience points.
Getting Started
There are a few things prior to battling that can help aid in the growth of your Pokemon. Such things include:
- Macho Brace
- Description: A held item that doubles the amount of EVs a Pokemon earns after defeating a foe, while halving the Speed stat.
- Location: Route 111; Given to you by the Winstrate family after defeating them.
- Pokerus
- Description: A non-threatening virus that doubles the amount of EVs a Pokemon earns from defeating a foe. The effect occurs after factoring in Macho Brace boosts.
- Location: Varying; Must receive the Pokerus from either a wild Pokemon or a Nintendo event Pokemon.
- Lucky Egg
- Description: A held item that doubles the amout of experience gained from defeating a foe.
- Location: None in RSE; must be transfered over from FRLG or XD.
- EXP Share
- Description: A held item that alows Pokemon who did not enter battle to recieve the total EVs and a portion of the experience gained from defeating a foe.
- Location: Rustboro City; Given to you by Mr. Stone after delivering his letter to Steven.
Naturally, a Pokemon can only give a maximum of three EVs in any given stat with evolutions typically rewarding the most EVs. Therefore, finding Pokemon who evolve quickly and can be found easily are the best candidates for a Secret Base training team. Also, teaching these Pokemon moves that cause no damage to the opponent is a great idea so that low-leveled Pokemon can live through the battle long enough to glean the benefits of battling a team designed to be trained against. By using the Move Deleter in Lillycove City, one can create a moveset consisting of only one non-attacking move; the perfect moveset for a training Pokemon!
To create extremely weak Pokemon or give Pokemon certain useless or helpful moves, breeding may be implemented. By abusing the RNG of the games, one can easily breed Pokemon with inheritantly low IVs in every stat and a hindering nature, lowering the amount of damage that Pokemon can take by leaps and bounds.
Thanks to the Emerald cloning glitch, only one Pokemon must be trained to create a team; the other five members can be clones of the very same Pokemon. This not only saves time, but also keeps the weaknesses of the entire team indentical, making sweeping a Secret base training team nothing more than a simple button-mashing sequence.
Battle Rewards
By defeating foes a Pokemon can gain battle rewards, namely experience points (EXP) and EVs. While both are intertwined, it is typically easier to focus solely on EXP or a specific EV when training, since EVs are set in stone and EXP tends to fluctuate.
Experience Training
When a Pokemon is KOed during a battle, all teammates who fought against it receive EXP, the total of which depends on multiple factors. The level of the KOed Pokemon is an extremely strong influence on the amount of EXP gained for defeating it; the higher the level, the higher the amount of EXP for defeating it. A Pokemon's species, as well, determines the amount of EXP gained for KOing it, with Chansey and Blissey tying for the highest awarded EXP based solely on species. Whenever more than one Pokemon is sent out to defeat a foe, the total amount of EXP is divided by the number of battlers and distributed equally. Finally, a traded Pokemon will gain experience 1.5x faster than a trainer's own Pokemon. Therefore, playing a single traded Pokemon against six level 100 Chansey or Blissey will yield the greatest amount of EXP any one battle can grant; something only available via Secret Base training.
Since level 100 Pokemon typically have high stats, breeding for low IVs is reccomended, as it gives low-leveled Pokemon a better chance at defeating them. Each Pokemon has a weakness that can be exploited, as well. Take our Chansey team, for example; though Chansey's HP and Special Defense stats are huge, its Defense is a measely five. Common sense says breeding Chansey with both low HP and Defense IVs and a Defense hindering nature will make them extremely easy to defeat.
In addition to lowering a Pokemon's IVs, teaching them self-KOing moves like Memento, Selfdestruct, and Explosion is useful, since they eliminate the training Pokemon in one swift move. In the case of Selfdestruct and Explosion, though, either teach you Pokemon Protect or train Ghost-type Pokemon only against them, so you're not risking an OHKO every turn.
The following is a nonexhaustive list of Pokemon complete with the base EXP for defeating them, how to easily get them, and moves they can learn that keep them from harming you.
- Chansey / Blissey (255)
- Safari Zone (FR,LG)
- Tail Whip (Level Up)
- Mewtwo (220)
- Cerulean Cave (FR,LG)
- Psych Up (Heart Scale)
- Latios (211)
- Roaming (R,E)
- Memento (Heart Scale)
- Gardevoir (208)
- Route 102 (R,S,E)
- Memento (Breed)
- Dusclops (179)
- Route 121 (R) Mt Pyre (R,S,E)
- Memento (Breeding)
- Weezing (173)
- Fiery Path (R,S,E)
- Selfdestruct (Level Up), Explosion (Level Up), Memento (Level Up)
- Muk (157)
- Fiery Path (R,S,E)
- Memento (Level Up)
EVs are more concrete than EXP in the fact that they are not dependant on the level of the foe or whether the Pokemon being trained was caught or traded for. EVs are, however, do depend on the species of Pokemon, which is why building EV training teams is typically easier than creating high-leveled EXP building teams.
Pokemon award EVs in one or more of the six stats: HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. Depending on the species of Pokemon, one to three EVs per stat can be awarded. When training against a team of Pokemon who all grant three EVs in the same stat with a Pokemon infected with Pokerus and holding a Macho Brace the total number of EVs received with total 72.
Though many Pokemon award EVs in multiple stats, it is not in your best interest to choose Pokemon that do so, mainly because keeping track of EVs is labor-intensive and cannot be kept track of in-game; you mess up, you have to start all over again.
On the bright side, though, no matter what level the foe is they will always grant the same amount of EVs. That means no time wasted boosting levels and more time EV training what your own Pokemon.
Below are lists of Pokemon (all of whom award three EVs in a single stat)categorized by the stat their EVs influence, the lowest level they are available at, where to easily catch them, and helpful moves they learn.
HP EVs
- Azumarril (Lv 18)
- Surfing (R,S,E)
- Tail Whip (Level Up)
- Exploud (Lv 40)
- Rusturf Tunnel (R,S,E)
- Howl (level Up)
- Nidoqueen (Lv 16)
- Route 3 (FR,LG)
- Tail Whip (Level Up)
- Wigglytuff (Lv 5)
- Route 115 (R,S,E)
- Fake Tears (Breeding)
- Clefairy (Lv 6)
- Mt Moon (FR,LG)
- Follow Me (Level Up), Splash (Breeding)
- Shiftry (Lv 14)
- Route 114 (R) Swarm (E)
- Growth (Level Up)
- Machamp (Lv 28)
- Fiery Path (R,S,E)
- Focus Energy (Level Up)
- Victreebell (Lv 21)
- Route 5 (LG)
- Growth (Level Up)
- Swampert (Lv 36)
- Starter (R,S,E)
- Foresight (Level Up)
- Blaziken (Lv 36)
- Starter (R,S,E)
- Focus Energy (Level Up)
- Golem (Lv 25)
- Caves (R,S,E,FR,LG)
- Mud Sport (Level Up)
- Aggron (Lv 42)
- Granite Cave (R,S,E)
- Rain Dance (TM), Sunny Day (TM)
- Poliwrath (Lv 25)
- Fishing (FR,LG)
- Rain Dance (Level Up), Belly Drum (Level Up)
- Beautifly (Lv 10)
- Petalburg Woods (R,S,E)
- String Shot (Level Up)
- Gardevoir (Lv 30)
- Route 102 (R,S,E)
- Teleport (Level Up), Memento (Breeding)
- Vileplume (Lv 21)
- Route 10 (FR,LG)
- Sweet Scent (Level Up)
- Alakakazam (Lv 16)
- Granite Cave (R,S,E)
- Teleport (Level Up)
- Gengar (Lv 25)
- Pokemon Tower (FR,LG)
- Haze (Breeding), Explosion (Breeding)
- Dustox (Lv 10)
- Petalburg Woods (R,S,E)
- String Shot (Level Up)
- Ludicolo (Lv 14)
- Route 102 (S,E)
- Sweet Scent (Breeding)
- Politoed (Lv 25)
- Fishing (FR,LG)
- Rain Dance (Level Up), Belly Drum (Level Up)
- Slowking (Lv 5)
- Fishing (LG)
- Mud Sport (Breeding)
- Raichu (Lv 5)
- Viridian Forest (FR,LG)
- Charge (Breeding), Light Screen (TM)
- Pigeot (Lv 36)
- Route 1 (FR,LG)
- Sunny Day (TM), Rain Dance (TM)
- Jumpluff (Lv 27)
- Five Island (FR)
- Splash (Heart Scale)
The last thing you want to do is place your training Secret Bases in remote locations; it's just a hassle trying to get to them every day. The best way to keep track of your Secret Bases is by grouping them together and/or placing them close to towns. Also, the less time you have to spend running from wild Pokemon, the quicker you can get down to business, so avoid tall grass and Surfing whenever possible. The following Route maps contain numerous Secret Base locations that are close to towns and clustered close together.
Although few of these places offer enough Secret Base locations to host all seven trainers, having to place your Secret Bases in two Routes isn't a horrible predicament, since they are all just a short Fly away from one another.
***I plan on putting this in a table when HTMLisation comes along, though for reference, brown is wall indents, light green is bushes, and green is trees.***
Closest Town: Mauville City
Number of Base Locations: 4 0 3
Number of Base Locations: 4 0 3
Conclusion
As you can plainly see, Secret Bases aren't just about looking pretty. By applying the techniques discussed in this guide you'll soon have yourself scores of high-leveled and EV trained Pokemon to tear through the game with. So what are you waiting for? Get out there and start training!
______________________________ ___________As you can plainly see, Secret Bases aren't just about looking pretty. By applying the techniques discussed in this guide you'll soon have yourself scores of high-leveled and EV trained Pokemon to tear through the game with. So what are you waiting for? Get out there and start training!
An Other Tips and Tricks section doesn't seem likely, as anything I can think of has already been written up; however, if you think something needs a mention, let me know. =]