Official Pokémon Thread - Pokémon Diamond/Pearl finally released!

[MuRRe]

FireRed/GreenLeaf is in my opinion the best Pokemon Game

 

[Thenextbob]

This needs to be updated XD We're in Pokemon black/white.Talking about that,anyone got a spare victini?

 

[Lain]

Anyone care to speculate as to what the next Pokemon games are gonna be, now that Black and White 2 are out?

I personally think we're gonna see Ruby and Sapphire remakes for the 3DS, featuring fully 3D Pokemon battles. And even if the next Pokemon games aren't Ruby/Sapphire remakes, I strongly believe that they'll feature 3D battles instead of traditional sprite-based battles.

Think about it... The Black/White series of games have definitely kicked up the 3D aspect of the series, and the next batch of games are almost certainly gonna be for the 3DS. Plus, they're making 3D models of all the Pokemon for the Pokedex 3D Pro app for the 3DS... but is that all they're for? I doubt it.

I wouldn't be surprised to see the next Pokemon games be entirely 3D, actually. It just makes sense... They're gonna want to make use of the 3DS's 3D screen. And besides, B/W and B/W2 were practically almost all 3D, with the exception of the Pokemon being sprites during battles and the player and NPC's being sprites in the world. So all they would have to do is make those elements 3D, and they've already got 3D models for the Pokemon.

 

[Brend]

I hope you are right, Lain. So. Bad.


B/W2 for me on Friday, pretty excited to get into the swing of things again!

 

[C_Raccoon23]

According to Serebii.net, the next Pokemon game will be another installment in the Mystery Dungeon series for the 3DS. It's called Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Magnagate and the Infinite Labyrinth.

 

[Brend]

Yay, spin-offs.

 

[Lain]

I was talking about the next main Pokemon game, not about spinoff games. I don't give a rat's ass about those.

 

[C_Raccoon23]

Well, in that case, I agree they should focus on remaking Ruby and Sapphire. I honestly don't think they'll do otherwise, since we're not going to see more new Pokemon for the next couple years for them to make a new game with if they stick to schedule.

 

[Lain]

A Ruby/Sapphire remake for the 3DS would make sense... all previous Pokemon remakes have been made for hardware platforms 2 generations past the hardware that the originals were on, and the 3DS is 2 generations past the GBA.

GameBoy  --> Gameboy Color --> Gameboy Advance --> Nintendo DS --> Nintendo 3DS

Red/Blue  -------------------> FireRed/LeafGreen
             Gold/Silver  -----------------------> HeartGold/SoulSilver
                               Ruby/Sapphire  -------------------> ??/??

Personally, I hope I'm right too. When Ruby/Sapphire were originally announced, I was super-excited for them... but then I never got a GBA, and I grew out of my Pokemon phase. So I never really played them.

I tried playing them since I've gotten back into Pokemon, but I never got more than 4 badges in before losing interest. A remake would get me fired up for them again, and then perhaps I'd be able to see them through to the finish this time around.

 

[Akmuq]

Started playing Pokemon Diamond again on a save from 3 years ago, and I have a Worturtle from a trade, I'm just wondering, how do you get the older pokemon? Would like to have all the starters from previous generations if possible, and the older legendaries, not really bothered by the current legendaries.

 

[otakukid96]

I personally would not want the next games to go to 3DS because I can't afford one.

Started playing Pokemon Diamond again on a save from 3 years ago, and I have a Worturtle from a trade, I'm just wondering, how do you get the older pokemon? Would like to have all the starters from previous generations if possible, and the older legendaries, not really bothered by the current legendaries.

You have to transfer them from the GBA cartridge games or trade with people.

 

[Akmuq]

Damn it can be one frustrating game, must have come across at least 100 wild Pokemon when I had to go up the big mountain. Probably would have been justified if I won the battle with the leader as well, but nope, he had some strange animals and I had no idea what was strong or weak against them, would have beaten him otherwise, not sure about catching the legendary because my highest pokemon is a level 40/41 Blastoise.

 

[Brend]

Liking Black and White 2 so far. 7 hours in, 3 Badges...current team:

Caterham the Snivy - Level 26
Sauber the Growlithe - Level 26
Marussia the Minccino - Level 23

 

[otakukid96]

Liking Black and White 2 so far. 7 hours in, 3 Badges...current team:

Caterham the Snivy - Level 26
Sauber the Growlithe - Level 26
Marussia the Minccino - Level 23

So we have similar nickname habits, except mine are named after drivers. It helps to have an all male team for that, though if they were mixed genders, they would probably be named after anime and video game characters.

 

[Brend]

So we have similar nickname habits, except mine are named after drivers. It helps to have an all male team for that, though if they were mixed genders, they would probably be named after anime and video game characters.

Yeah, the good thing is some Formula 1 teams sound female. Like Marussia for example, but yeah, got my 4th Badge last night in a amazing battle, was very close. Done it with the same team again, now they are all level 27 though.

Can't wait to get a Zangoose. I always need a Zangoose in my team!

 

[Danny]

I've just finished the 8th and final Gym, my team at the moment:

Sawsbuck (Level 45)
Gigalith (Level 47)
Magneton (Level 46)
Lucario (Level 38)
Weezing (Level 50)
Flygon (Level 48)

Not having an ice type by the 7th gym hurts quite a lot. I just managed to scrape through with a win thanks to some luck.

 

[otakukid96]

Here is my main team, when I beat the Elite 4 and now:

Schumacher the Lucario - Level 56 (now 60)
Vettel the Serperior - Level 54 (now 58)
Alonso the Flygon - Level 55 (now 57)
Zoroark - Level 58 (now 67)
Hamilton the Ampharos - Level 53 (now 57)
Raikkonen the Arcanine - Level 53 (now 58) (I now realize that this one is a bit ironic)

Overall, not the best team, but I like it. The low levels made things really tough.

 

[Submerged]

With these Pokemon, what type is strongest at the end game?

Presumably the strongest at the start of the game is going to be significantly weaker at the endgame point?

 

[Spacegoat]

I personally would not want the next games to go to 3DS because I can't afford one.

I can't afford a 3DS at the moment either. Hell, I'm still using my original DS from 2005.

Finally got around to picking up Black 2 yesterday. Really enjoying it so far, only 2 and a bit hours in, I'm just about to take on the second gym.

My team at the moment.

Oshawott - Level 15.
Flaaffy - Level 15.
Riolu - Level 14.
Growlithe - Level 11.

Edit: Just caught a shiny Zubat.

 

[Danny]

With these Pokemon, what type is strongest at the end game?

Presumably the strongest at the start of the game is going to be significantly weaker at the endgame point?

If you have a dark type, a bug/flying type and an ice type, you'll pretty much run riot through the Elite Four and Champion.

 

[Submerged]

Wait, its the same endgame for all Pokemon games?

As in, the same set of types will always conquer the Elite Four and the Grand Champion (I've not actually gone to the end, always gets sidetracked then forget about it at level 25-ish).

If that's the case, that's a little bit too predictable I guess. However, I guess the journey is more fun than the end result of creating attachments to sprites.

Mind you, its a serious time sink game for long haul flights and car journeys. Which is ideal.

 

[Danny]

Wait, its the same endgame for all Pokemon games?

As in, the same set of types will always conquer the Elite Four and the Grand Champion (I've not actually gone to the end, always gets sidetracked then forget about it at level 25-ish).

Not every time, but the Elite Four in B&W2 are the same as B&W.

 

[KBRacing2488]

I remember having a poke mon named hitler. Anyway, i Have not played a pokemon game since Diamond. I like the older ones better. My favorite is blue.

 

[Spagetti69]

As someone who has never played any of these games. Which is the best to start out with.
Not nessecarilly the easiest. I don't mind a challenge.

The tactical turn based strategy element appeals to me. Not so much the actual pokemon lol.

 

[Parker]

As someone who has never played any of these games. Which is the best to start out with.
Not nessecarilly the easiest. I don't mind a challenge.

The tactical turn based strategy element appeals to me. Not so much the actual pokemon lol.

Starting out with the grass type (Snivy) provides the most challenge, and for me the most enjoyment in the game.

 

[Spagetti69]

Starting out with the grass type (Snivy) provides the most challenge, and for me the most enjoyment in the game.

Sorry mate, I meant which game not pokemon.
Sorry for confusion. At least I know about Snivy.

 

[Danny]

Hmmm. I reckon Platinum is probably the best for getting into it. Maybe a copy of Fire Red/Leaf Green.

 

[Geeky30]

I agree Platinium is very good if you are new to Pokemon 👍
Or the new ones are better ones to start with (black and white) they pretty much reset it for people who are new. Just the price tag is still abit high

 

[Brend]

Go for B&W2...worth the current price as Platinum is still pretty expensive anyway.


Speaking of B&W2, I have went right off playing it. Not sure why, the game itself is incredible, but I dunno...I just have no motivation to play for now.

5 gym badges in...

 

[Thenextbob]

Is there a ROM for B&W2?I need it to make a gameplay for my channel :/