Thread: Simple Questions / Simple Answers (Gen 5)

Originally Posted by Gamaguado

So I finally found an imposter ditto and since the only iv that matters on this one is hp, i want to get a perfect one. I just wanted to know what the best way to do this was

I don't really want to have to catch it 1000 times and bring it to Mr stat judge each time. could i possibly tell its hp iv while in battle with it? Thanks for any info.

Unfortunately, IVs cant be determined when you're battling a Pokemon.You will have to catch the Pokemon and check it's IVs with the stats judge or determine it using an online IV calculator. You can also upload it to Pokecheck to check it's IVs I believe.

Originally Posted by JinxyShinx

I have a question about EV training, if anyone has any suggestions.
I just received my shiny Dratini after defeating the White Treehollow, and I want to train it to the best of it's potential. He has a relaxed nature, proud of its power, and level 1 currently.
Which stats should I train it in? Which numbers do you suggest?
Please and thanks!

I'd recommend putting as much as you possibly can in Speed and Attack. So 252 in Attack and 252 in Speed. The extra 4 EV's can be put into its HP. It's up to you of course, but this is my preference for a Dragonite.

To get Attack EV's battle Patrat and for Speed EV's battle Basculin. For HP you can battle Audino. To speed the process up you should equip the Dratini with a Macho Brace or a Power Bracer (for more Attack EV's) and a Power Anklet (for extra Speed EV's).

Originally Posted by LadySasaki

How does one breed a Feebas with Dragon Pulse and Hypnosis?

Breed your Female Feebas with a Male Pokemon from the Poliwag-line (Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed) that knows Hypnosis. Take the offspring (which will then know Hypnosis) and teach it Dragon Pulse via Move Tutor.

Originally Posted by JinxyShinx

I have a question about EV training, if anyone has any suggestions.
I just received my shiny Dratini after defeating the White Treehollow, and I want to train it to the best of it's potential. He has a relaxed nature, proud of its power, and level 1 currently.
Which stats should I train it in? Which numbers do you suggest?
Please and thanks!

The way you train a Pokemon depends upon the purpose you plan on using it for. Do you want to use this Dratini in-game or competitively? It's important to know because there a multiple different ways you can train a Dragonite for it be used at its highest potential.

Originally Posted by Gamaguado

So I finally found an imposter ditto and since the only iv that matters on this one is hp, i want to get a perfect one. I just wanted to know what the best way to do this was

I don't really want to have to catch it 1000 times and bring it to Mr stat judge each time. could i possibly tell its hp iv while in battle with it? Thanks for any info.

Unfortunately there is no way to tell a Pokemon's IV stat while in battle. And the odds of catching an Impostor Ditto with a perfect HP IV is slim. If it's a Pokemon you're in dire need of then you could try asking for one in the Bulbagarden Global Trade Station.

I have a question. Can you use mystery gift as many times as you want??

Originally Posted by Bladedge

I have a question. Can you use mystery gift as many times as you want??

Yes, but the only time you'll get something from it is when Nintendo/Gamestop/whomever is currently broadcasting a mystery gift to be received.

So almost everywhere I've read about it says that dittos hp iv is the only IV that matters but I recently found a page that says the opposite. Ditto (B/W) - Smogon University I'm really set on getting catching my imposter ditto Either in shiny form or with 31 hp ivs since well 31 hp iv ditto means perfect ditto when to make anything else perfect you would have to have 31 everything. Am I wasting my time trying to get a 31 HP IV ditto?

So I've been catching Mr imposter ditto over and over again in hopes of catching one that is either shiny or has 31 hp IVs. My question is that does its outside of battle sprite represent wether its shiny or not? Is shinyness determined upon starting battle or will i have to enter/exit the tree many times to see shiny?

Originally Posted by Gamaguado

So almost everywhere I've read about it says that dittos hp iv is the only IV that matters but I recently found a page that says the opposite. Ditto (B/W) - Smogon University I'm really set on getting catching my imposter ditto Either in shiny form or with 31 hp ivs since well 31 hp iv ditto means perfect ditto when to make anything else perfect you would have to have 31 everything. Am I wasting my time trying to get a 31 HP IV ditto?

No you're not wasting your time, but it can be extemely hard to find. You likely will have to catch a lot of Ditto to find one with Flawless HP. Also unfortunately, Hidden Grotto Pokemon are set to never be shiny, meaning you wont be able to get a shiny one at all.

Hi, I'm not sure if this is the right thread but here's my question anyway:

As far as I know the DS Lite is not region-locked, but the DSi is. Since Pokemon Black and White are "DSi enchanced" games will I be able to play an American Pokemon White on an European DSi? I suppose there will be no problem but I'm not sure.

P.S.: What DSi features do Black and White use?

Originally Posted by smalllady

Does anyone know if the Gamestop Meloetta can be downloaded to B/W? I just tried it today on my White cartridge and it wasn't picking it up at all (via wireless). Serebii's event database says it's for B/W as well as B2/W2, but according to Bulbapedia, it's only for B2/W2.

Or maybe there's something wrong my my 3DS's wifi settings?

I posted this in the Meloetta topic but I figured maybe I'm more likely to get an answer here.

So, about those Challenge Medals... if I take on the E4 with a level 100 Reuniclus, will I get the Challenge Medal for using one party Pokemon, as well as the Challenge Medal for using only Psychic types?

Originally Posted by FallenIdol_453

So, about those Challenge Medals... if I take on the E4 with a level 100 Reuniclus, will I get the Challenge Medal for using one party Pokemon, as well as the Challenge Medal for using only Psychic types?

Should work. My Lv. 100 Feraligatr got me both the solo medal and the Water-type team medals.

(And nice choice with Reuniclus, too!) :D

I did not post in the simple thread because I need help with the migrating process from White Forest into my Black City. I need to migrate everyone from my White Forest but the problem is no one want to migrate when I talk to the dudes in the Grey side. I have 10 dudes in Black City but when I engage a conversation they want to battle instead and they will not migrate. Right now I have 9 dudes showing in the grey side in White Forest and in Black City Britney is the only one visible. I don't know what their values are set at. I have been checking without saving but I don't know if points are still added when I do this. I have been trying to migrate for nearly 2 weeks and still no one has moved. I have done about 70 missions and a few feelings checks last week but I am not sure if those have any impact on their values though. I am not sure how high the values can be or if checking without saving still adds points anyway. If someone knows how to do this please post here or PM/VM me. Thanks XD. Oh Aron and Shinx are the only Pokemon in White Forest right now XD.:)

Game: Pokémon Platinum
Situation: Had two Azumarill lay an egg. In comes Marill, raised it to level 18, Attack stat seemed low (13)
Solution: Wanted to try out some EV training, so I went to battle a boatload of Shinx in a row. Leveled up, only +1 in attack, when I calculated it should have been +5
Question: what happened? How to fix, plox.

Shinx gives 1 EV atk.

You wont see much difference between 252 EV and 0 EV Attack on a lvl 18 Marill.

attack of 13 is between 16-21 IV
Add in 252 atp EV training you'd have around 23 atk

So unless you have killed hundreds of Shinx you wouldnt see much difference.

What Codface said. If you really want to boost up your EV training, I recommend getting a Power Bracer. That way, you're guaranteed to get at least 4EV in your attack stat per battle, regardless of what you fight.