Official Pokemon Black and White thread. (loads of new info with lots of spoilers)

[Tentacruel]

I'm lacking quite a few Pokemon, I should really play now.

[Anbu-of-Sand]

Got all my Pokemanz to Level 60 and my Samurott 71, at the bridge of 72. Planning on making all my Pokemon Level 70 now, which Mienshao too already is. My Zebstrika and Haxorus are just 5 or so Levels away. I swear, that little grass patch under village bridge at the top right is GREAT for Level Grinding. Also, need help with (ideal / future) move sets with my Zebstrika and Mienshao.

 

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For Zebstrika as of right now:

- Thunder Wave

- Wild Charge

- Flame Charge

- Stomp

 

Soon to be:

- Thunder Wave

- Wild Charge

- Overheat

- Volt Switch

 

Although it's above future move set does work with my Mienshao, and isn't bad overall, I have the need to replace Wild Charge for something like Spark. I know I've had this discussion with Flame Dragon already, but I just can't get used to Wild Charge's recoil. A few times it has gotten my Zebstrika to medium / yellow health when it would be at full health (which is odd, since I am sure it's suppose to only do 25% of the damage it gives to the user).

 

And for Mienshao:

- Rock Slide

- U-Turn

- Aura Sphere

- Hi Jump Kick

 

(Possible) Soon to Be:

- Rock Slide

- U-Turn

- Drain Punch / Bulk Up / Aura Sphere

- Hi Jump Kick

 

I've managed to get use to the (low) chance of missing with Hi Jump Kick, but I'm just not sure if I should should go for Drain Punch, Bulk Up, or Aura Sphere. I'm leaning towards Aura Sphere, but I'd still like a second opinion on what I should go. Thanks to anyone who helps me in advance. (Not posting other Pokemanz on my team because I don't need help with them).

 

 

[Zextra]

Well, my team is a bit behind on levels right now, but somehow I survived long enough against Kyurem to catch it (and it's a Modest nature too :))

 

- Sigilyph Lv. 53

- Chandelure Lv. 54

- Excadrill Lv. 52

- Mienshao Lv. 52

- Haxorus Lv. 53

- Samurott Lv. 56

 

On another note, I was also lucky enough to catch a Lonely natured Metang using just 4 Ultra Balls

[Cin]

Also, when is the next event item for Black & White going to be released?

 

Remember there's still 22 days of the current event, so not for a while yet.

[TheTurtleOnceCalledGod]

The event hasn't even been released in Japan yet, and will not be for a while. They first need to fix all important problems and hazards for the people, then they can afford to start powering the servers again for wifi events and the dream world.

TBH, patience is a virtue, and if you cannot wait, just use the AR (requires a firmware update to run codes for these games).

There is also a code for encountering dream world pokemon, but ones that are not available normally are not legal until they are released, at least for non-dreamworld tournaments.

[Xazeon]

My team as of right now is:

 

Krookodile lv. 41

Excadrill lv. 47

Fraxure lv. 45

Rufflet lv. 37

Samurott lv. 44

Petilil lv. 45

 

I'm training everbody to level 47 before I go on to Victory Road.

[TheTurtleOnceCalledGod]

You don't need to, just buy lots of revives and full restores, and you will do just fine.

[Lonk]

Have my Escavalier at 50 and Accelgor at 45. 5 more levels and Accelgor will be eligible to compete in the Battle Subway.

[I am Fate. Embrace me.]

You can enter a pokemon in battle subway even if it's not level 50. It automatically goes to level 50. By the way, how's my battle subway double battle team? In Black. (If you are wondering how I got reuniclus I have black and white and I have a 3DS, I traded between them.)

 

Reuniclus

Focus Blast

Flash Cannon

Psychic

Trick Room

 

Chandelure

Flamethrower

Psychic

Energy Ball

Shadow Ball

 

Bisharp

Aerial Ace

Iron Head

Night Slash

X-Scissor

 

Mienshao

Dig

Bounce

Hi Jump Kick

U-turn

 

For my Single team, I'm cutting out Mienshao, for my Multi Team, I'm cutting out Reuniclus and Bisharp.

[Dark]

You can enter a pokemon in battle subway even if it's not level 50. It automatically goes to level 50. By the way, how's my battle subway double battle team? In Black. (If you are wondering how I got reuniclus I have black and white and I have a 3DS, I traded between them.)

 

I love you for making that statement.

 

Are you implying that you can trade between games if one game is in a 3DS and another is in a DS/DSLite/DSi/DSiXL?

 

That means I can relocate my Diamond and SoulSilver Pokemon to Black without having to borrow someone else's DS console.

 

yayyy~

[Xazeon]

You don't need to, just buy lots of revives and full restores, and you will do just fine.

I also thought I should train them for the E4, because a level 32 Petilil and a level 36 Rufflet wouldn't do very well ;D

[Dark]

Don't be an outcast! I am going in to the Elite Four and N and Dennis with Pokemon at most level 47, so don't bother grinding up before entering Victory Road. As long as all of your guys are fully evolved (sans anything that evolves after level 50 or so), you can push through with a shitton of Revives and Hyper Potions.

 

At least that's what I'm doing. <___<

[Xazeon]

Don't be an outcast! I am going in to the Elite Four and N and Dennis with Pokemon at most level 47, so don't bother grinding up before entering Victory Road. As long as all of your guys are fully evolved (sans anything that evolves after level 50 or so), you can push through with a shitton of Revives and Hyper Potions.

 

At least that's what I'm doing. <___<

 

Well if that's what Dark is doing I better do it too ;D

 

.....if i had moneyz.

[I am Fate. Embrace me.]

You can enter a pokemon in battle subway even if it's not level 50. It automatically goes to level 50. By the way, how's my battle subway double battle team? In Black. (If you are wondering how I got reuniclus I have black and white and I have a 3DS, I traded between them.)

 

I love you for making that statement.

 

Are you implying that you can trade between games if one game is in a 3DS and another is in a DS/DSLite/DSi/DSiXL?

 

That means I can relocate my Diamond and SoulSilver Pokemon to Black without having to borrow someone else's DS console.

 

yayyy~

 

I sincerely thank you. But yes. I got Zorua and Zoroark through this. And when I beat white I'll get Landorus. And Accelgor and Excavalier. And Gigalith. And a kick butt white team. (Tornadus Lv. 60, Mienshao Lv. 60, and Bisharp Lv. 60.)

[Anbu-of-Sand]

Got all my Pokemanz to Level 60 and my Samurott 71, at the bridge of 72. Planning on making all my Pokemon Level 70 now, which Mienshao too already is. My Zebstrika and Haxorus are just 5 or so Levels away. I swear, that little grass patch under village bridge at the top right is GREAT for Level Grinding. Also, need help with (ideal / future) move sets with my Zebstrika and Mienshao.

 

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For Zebstrika as of right now:

- Thunder Wave

- Wild Charge

- Flame Charge

- Stomp

 

Soon to be:

- Thunder Wave

- Wild Charge

- Overheat

- Volt Switch

 

Although it's above future move set does work with my Mienshao, and isn't bad overall, I have the need to replace Wild Charge for something like Spark. I know I've had this discussion with Flame Dragon already, but I just can't get used to Wild Charge's recoil. A few times it has gotten my Zebstrika to medium / yellow health when it would be at full health (which is odd, since I am sure it's suppose to only do 25% of the damage it gives to the user).

 

And for Mienshao:

- Rock Slide

- U-Turn

- Aura Sphere

- Hi Jump Kick

 

(Possible) Soon to Be:

- Rock Slide

- U-Turn

- Drain Punch / Bulk Up / Aura Sphere

- Hi Jump Kick

 

I've managed to get use to the (low) chance of missing with Hi Jump Kick, but I'm just not sure if I should should go for Drain Punch, Bulk Up, or Aura Sphere. I'm leaning towards Aura Sphere, but I'd still like a second opinion on what I should go. Thanks to anyone who helps me in advance. (Not posting other Pokemanz on my team because I don't need help with them).

 

 

Don't want it to get missed ~

[Tentacruel]

Don't want it to get missed ~

Stick with Wild Charge, stock up on potions.

 

As for Mienshao, any three of those moves would be good. If you have decent special coverage on your team, you might want to ditch Aura Sphere. If you don't, Aura Sphere is a keeper.

 

If Mienshao tends to soak up an uncomfortable amount of damage, Drain Punch is key.

 

And lastly, if you find Mienshao has trouble getting a OHKO or a 2HKO on many Pokemon, (or simply needs some extra physical bulk,) go for Bulk Up.

 

 

Just look at what Mienshao needs, and teach him/her that. You can always save before learning something, test it out, and then reset if you don't like it.

[Xazeon]

Victory Road was ridiculously easy for me. I only had to use two Revives and a couple Hyper Potions. Now I need to set up a team for the E4.

[TheTurtleOnceCalledGod]

Don't forget to pick up a deino at victory road.

[Zextra]

I caught a Modest Volcarona with 29 IVs for Special Attack :)

Also, I was able to configure a wifi network last night so I got the Liberty Pass, though I'm probably not going to use Victini once I catch it...

[Lonk]

You can enter a pokemon in battle subway even if it's not level 50. It automatically goes to level 50. By the way, how's my battle subway double battle team? In Black. (If you are wondering how I got reuniclus I have black and white and I have a 3DS, I traded between them.)

 

Reuniclus

Focus Blast

Flash Cannon

Psychic

Trick Room

 

Chandelure

Flamethrower

Psychic

Energy Ball

Shadow Ball

 

Bisharp

Aerial Ace

Iron Head

Night Slash

X-Scissor

 

Mienshao

Dig

Bounce

Hi Jump Kick

U-turn

 

For my Single team, I'm cutting out Mienshao, for my Multi Team, I'm cutting out Reuniclus and Bisharp.

 

Really?

 

Anyways, it seems that your team covers up some weaknesses. Though I can't help but wonder that Bisharp has a very bad match-up against Fire-Type techniques (especially if you do encounter an Electross with Flamethrower) and the fact that almost none of your other pokemon could cover this weakness that well may be a bit risky.

[Zektor]

Does anyone have a rufflet or solosis?

[Anbu-of-Sand]

Stick with Wild Charge, stock up on potions.

Really? Well, I guess I once again, will have to get used to it.

 

As for Mienshao, any three of those moves would be good. If you have decent special coverage on your team, you might want to ditch Aura Sphere. If you don't, Aura Sphere is a keeper.

My team is kinda half and half with the Special Attacks and non-Special Attacks.

 

If Mienshao tends to soak up an uncomfortable amount of damage, Drain Punch is key.

Every so often this'll happen.

 

And lastly, if you find Mienshao has trouble getting a OHKO or a 2HKO on many Pokemon, (or simply needs some extra physical bulk,) go for Bulk Up.

It normally takes two hits, sometimes three.

 

Just look at what Mienshao needs, and teach him/her that. You can always save before learning something, test it out, and then reset if you don't like it.

Thanks for the advice. I plan on testing out Aura Sphere first, then the rest.

[Dark]

I might actually play Pokemon Black for once, since I want to at least try to beat the game before June. <___<

 

I know I get a Vanillish before the fifth Gym, but I won't need her until Skyla.

 

I need to seriously make a list of where my team Pokemon show up... <___<

[DeathSDelano]

Current Team pokemons : I have 5 badges and this is run #4 (havent been playing it that much)

 

Arciz/Archeops lv 38

Impish

moves:

Acrobatics

Ancient power <-- until i get rock slide

DragonBreath <-- until he learns U-turn

Crunch

 

Simisear lv 39

Timid

moves:

Bite(didnt feel like waitin til lv 43 for crunch)

work up

grass knot

Flame burst

 

Mijumaru/Samurott lv41

Bold

moves:

Slash <--til i get something i wanna teach him

Revenger

Grass knot

Scald <-- until surf

 

 

Everything esle is just random pokemon + Hm slaves atm

 

 

Going to get

 

Scrafty <-- he is beast

Desukan <-- tank + hits hard on sp. atk

Zekrom

[Anbu-of-Sand]

Why haven't you gotten Scraggy and Yamask yet? You can get them both before the 5th and 4th Gym Leader.