The Energon Pub

[MasterSoundBlaster]

So my friends aand I always come up with some funny nicknames for our pokemon and I was just curious on the reason behind you nicknamed your pokemon what it is.

For instance: Some of Mine include
-Grimlock(Krookodile):Inner Transformers fan came out plus he can learn Earthquake and Outrage and that screams Grimlock.

-Soundwave(Seismetoad):He kinda reminded of DOTM soundwave.

-Darwin(Dragonite):Caught a Dratini at level 50 something by the Dragon Tower and I used 2 rare candies to evolve him. Kinda a joke on Darwin's theory of how evolution takes centuries to develop and I did it in 2 minutes.

[Blurrz]

Elesa is no longer blonde.

/jump ship

[Megatron000]

Has anyone checked out the new Pokemon Conquest game? Thoughts? I'm debating whether I should pick it up...

[Shadowman]

Elesa is no longer blonde.

/jump ship

Eh, she's fine as a brunette. Cynthia no longer being blonde, now that would be a tragedy.

[Shadowman]

That said, the fact that he got away doesn't mean he's going to be in this. I don't see any confirmation of Giovanni, Archie, Maxie or Cyrus coming back...

So...wow, retrospect is a bitch, huh? I mean, yes, N is in Black 2 and White 2. Then they had to go and do that whole World Tournament thing, so Giovanni really is back. I think Game Freak is reading my posts and using the games to troll me...

[Praxus Prime]

Pre-ordered White 2 today. I got a free Keldeo poster, too!

[Diem]

I was planning to get Black 2 to contrast my White 1, but I want my shiny Dragonite so I guess I'm getting White 2...

[Praxus Prime]

Picked up my copy of W2 today. I'm a little sad to learn that I won't be able to get a Spinarak or a Magmar. If anyone wants to trade, let me know. Also, Genesect is available for download, just in case anyone was unaware.

[Noideaforaname]

What happened to this thread? We have an entire new Generation out now and not a single post...

Anyone else interested in exchanging Friend Codes for more Safaris? My FC is 0302-0299-7659; be sure to tell me if you add it, as it won't work without us both inputting each other's codes.

[Henry921]

What happened to this thread? We have an entire new Generation out now and not a single post...

If I had to guess, it's one of a few factors:

1. A lot of people skipped buying a 3DS/are waiting for a later time to buy 3DS
2. People were burned out by Black 2/White 2 and weren't quite ready for a new gen
3. People heard about how ludicrously easy EV training is and got out of the game
4. Unappealing starter Pokemon (AND HOW!)
5.Holy crap Pokemon Origin was DOPE. Old gen forever.


Aside from Pokemon and a few other first party Nintendo games I don't really see any reason to own a 3DS so I haven't jumped onto this gen. I like a lot of the new creatures and would be willing to play through another single player campaign, but I'm in no rush to move on to the 6th gen.

[MasterSoundBlaster]

I actually think the new starters are pretty cool looking. I haven't picked it up yet mostly cuz I don't have a 3DS, but my friend is gonna let me borrow his and his version of Y so I can get a taste of what it's like before I drop $200+ on it.

[Blurrz]

I've plugged about 90 hours so far into X. It's definitely a very nice game visually, and I like it much more compared to BW and BW2.

[joesaysso]

What happened to this thread? We have an entire new Generation out now and not a single post...

If I had to guess, it's one of a few factors:

1. A lot of people skipped buying a 3DS/are waiting for a later time to buy 3DS
2. People were burned out by Black 2/White 2 and weren't quite ready for a new gen
3. People heard about how ludicrously easy EV training is and got out of the game
4. Unappealing starter Pokemon (AND HOW!)
5.Holy crap Pokemon Origin was DOPE. Old gen forever.


Aside from Pokemon and a few other first party Nintendo games I don't really see any reason to own a 3DS so I haven't jumped onto this gen. I like a lot of the new creatures and would be willing to play through another single player campaign, but I'm in no rush to move on to the 6th gen.

Point #2, I skipped B/W2 for this reason. One game per gen is really enough.

Point #3, EV training being easier is a good thing, not a reason for people to jump ship. Building a pokemon that took days, only to find out that it doesn't work on your team and having to rebuild it again sucks. The extra EV training tools are a huge step in the right direction for the game.

Point #4, The starters are some of the best starters out of the last couple generations. Froakie with it's hidden ability turns into the best competitive battling starter ever.

It's funny, your last comment about the few number of reasons to own a 3DS is exactly why I DO own a 3DS. I read somewhere once that a head honcho at Nintendo was quoted as seeing "people don't buy a Nintendo to play 3rd party games. They buy a Nintendo to play Nintendo games." I agree with this. There is enough 3rd party support on the other consoles, which I also enjoy. But sometimes I just need a little pokemon or some Mario Kart in my life to brighten my day.

Incidentally, I have about 190 hours logged on Pokemon Y. About 60 of it was the quest. This gen, I really slowed down and took my time with the quest, to enjoy the new tools that are at our disposal. The other 130 hours has been hatching and raising competitive teams. This seems to be a never ending task for me every gen.

[Iron Prime]

I'm going to jump on board with my son for ORAS. I had Platinum but never really had the time to do much with it.
Took a long while to justify a 3DS - especially with DS lites floating around house. My guess is item two from Henry 921 is correct...

[Shadowman]

So, on a hunch, I checked Mystery Gift in Omega Ruby, thinking there might be something cool, as like a Day 1 deal. Turns out, it's a Shiny Beldum holding Metagrossite. Y'all might want to get on that **** right quick, don't want to end up like me a couple months ago when I realized I wasn't getting that free Celebi from the Bank.

[Henry921]

Got a Beldum with Adamant nature!

Thanks Shadowman!

[MasterSoundBlaster]

Yes thanks for the Heads up Shadowman, I was still able to obtain mine last night

[Shadowman]

Ah, I just checked, apparently this one is going until mid-January. So, if you plan on getting this game for Christmas, don't worry, you're not getting screwed over here.

[MemphisR56]

Anybody in this thread play competitively?

I came in runner up at a tournament in Belfast. Pretty happy with my team, they're pretty solid, but I've not changed it up since Gen V. It could do with a little more improvement, I never got around to building a competition team after beating the story in XY, but I don't know the AR/OS Metagame very well.

Would be happy to exchange friend codes if anybody's up for a bit of Smogon Rules 6 on 6 on Black.

[Shadowman]

There's a free Diancie available through Mystery Gift if you're interested, but the offer ends July 27th. Which, as I'm writing this, is tomorrow. You're welcome if you get there in time, my sincerest condolences if you missed it. (God knows how bummed I felt when I found out I couldn't get the free Celebi through the Bank)

[Hellscream9999]

Anybody in this thread play competitively?

I came in runner up at a tournament in Belfast. Pretty happy with my team, they're pretty solid, but I've not changed it up since Gen V. It could do with a little more improvement, I never got around to building a competition team after beating the story in XY, but I don't know the AR/OS Metagame very well.

Would be happy to exchange friend codes if anybody's up for a bit of Smogon Rules 6 on 6 on Black.

I'd play ya, I'm not hyper competitive, but I know everything about the metagame, but, I just make my teams out of fun ideas; I would hope that I would be a challenge for you...

[Hellscream9999]

Hey, not sure if this is the place, nor if anyone will see this, but I am looking for a female Tyrunt/Tyrantrum with it's hidden ability Sturdy/Rockhead, but I'm having no luck with the GTS.

If anyone can help, please PM me, I can breed any pokemon you need for trade (obvious exceptions apply)

[Munkky]

The recent announcements of Pokemon Z and Magiana have got me interested in Pokemon again, so I've spent the last week playing through Pokemon Y. I beat the Elite Four and Diantha today, but I don't think I'll continue with the post-game because there's nothing I particularly want to do. My team is as follows:

- Greninja, level 71, Bold nature, holding the Amulet Coin
knows Night Slash, Surf, Ice Beam and Dark Pulse.

- Hippowdon, level 69, Naughty nature, holding the Soft Sand
knows Dig, Crunch, Earthquake and Rock Slide.

- Charizard, level 72, Brave nature, holding the Charizardite Y
knows Heat Wave, Fly, Flamethrower and Dragon Claw.

- Espeon, level 72, Calm nature, holding the Expert Belt
knows Psychic, Calm Mind, Dazzling Gleam and Shadow Ball.

- Gogoat, level 72, Hardy nature, holding the Miracle Seed
knows Seed Bomb, Earthquake, Leaf Blade and Horn Leech.

- Aegislash, level 72, Relaxed nature, holding the Metal Coat
knows Shadow Claw, King's Shield, Iron Head and Sacred Sword.

This was the first time I've used an Espeon, I usually go for either Vaporeon or Sylveon if I'm catching an Eevee, and while Espeon is not necessarily as good as those two, it's still a decent Psychic-type and I'll definitely consider using it again. I plan to play through X and Omega Ruby at some point as well (I don't have Alpha Sapphire), but I don't know what teams to use for either just yet.

[Shadowman]

The recent announcements of Pokemon Z

Someone is going to have to point me in the direction of an actual announcement for that, because the most I've found is rumors.

[Hellscream9999]

The recent announcements of Pokemon Z

Someone is going to have to point me in the direction of an actual announcement for that, because the most I've found is rumors.

Same