Thread: Simple Questions / Simple Answers (Gen 5)

Thank you RiverAura! I have checked this out and it has helped me quite a bit. :)

I recently traded my level 76 Conkeldurr for a Kyurem level 75, is that a good trade?

Originally Posted by Hazed

I recently traded my level 76 Conkeldurr for a Kyurem level 75, is that a good trade?

if the Kyurem isn't hacked and you like it, then i would say yes.

Nope it isn't hacked. It is the one found in the Giant Chasm and is Japanese.

When using the Masuda method, does it have to be the same species or can it be, say, Ditto, if I want to breed a shiny Rufflet?

I believe you only have to use Pokemon of the same species/evolutionary lines if you want the eggs to hatch faster; it won't affect the Masuda process unless one of the parents only looks like they're of foreign origin (like Surge's Pikachu).

Assume that I get a male cacnea knowing seed bomb from gen 4. Can i breed multiple Cacnea(using that Cacnea) knowing seed bomb in gen 5?

I believe only moves that can be taught via TM or HM can be passed down through breeding in this generation.

Originally Posted by Kenshi

I believe only moves that can be taught via TM or HM can be passed down through breeding in this generation.

What? Really?
Bulbapedia says it can.

Oh, when I said TMs, I meant only the ones with that status in Black and White. Some move tutor attacks could've been TMified, or maybe I'm wrong and MTs can be passed on regardless of their non-TM status. I just tried breeding my Blastoise with Water Pulse and only got it to pass Protect down.

Edit: My question has been answered, thank you :)

^Thank you guys, you answered my doubts.

If I fought a Patrat holding a Power Bracer, I would get 5 EVs normally, but with Pokerus, it would get 10 from its doubling effect, right?

So how is it that after getting 150 EVs in both Special Attack and Speed, plus an earlier 100 EVs from Calcium/Carbos, that I still have 50-ish EVs leftover?

Originally Posted by Flareth

If I fought a Patrat holding a Power Bracer, I would get 5 EVs normally, but with Pokerus, it would get 10 from its doubling effect, right?

So how is it that after getting 150 EVs in both Special Attack and Speed, plus an earlier 100 EVs from Calcium/Carbos, that I still have 50-ish EVs leftover?

the answer to the first question is yes.

How did you determine that 50 evs are left? Have you calculated the evs correctly?

Originally Posted by Clowncrete

How did you determine that 50 evs are left? Have you calculated the evs correctly?

Given 10 Calcium: 100 SpA EVs.
Fight 15 Litwick w/P. Lens and PKRS(give out 1 EV each): 150 SpA EVs
+2 Genius Wings: 2 SpA EVs
=252 SpA

Given 10 Carbos: 100 Spe EVs.
Fight 15 Woobat w/ P. Anklet and PKRS(give out 1 EV each): 150 Spe EVs
+2 Swift Wings: 2 Spe EVs
=252 Speed

Yet after that, I was able to give it enough Resist/Clever wings (boost defenses) and some Health wings to get it to full EV-Trained status. So obviously, I went wrong somewhere.

Uh, help, I guess?

Nevermind, I forgot to give it the Carbos.