The Warden Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 So, new update. The Regis are all back, and we got a new Escalation battle, this time with Giratina (Origin). It's power 80, and its ability is, oddly, Sinister Power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaMuddy Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 I'm hating that the Escalation battle is timed. I can't be bothered putting myself under that pressure every time I want to level the battle up!On a side note, is that angry thing that Giratina doing a things that's been around in previous escalation battles, or is it new? Damn, Celebi's weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilfusion Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 The last few Escalations, starting with Zygarde, had the chance to become enraged. It's likely a mechanic intended to make Escalation Battles less of a grindfest in general. I was initially disappointed in Giratina having Sinister Power, but Dark is super effective against the same things Ghost is (Psychic and Ghost), so at least it has some synergy. I'm up to Level 51 right now. I kind of like the rewards so far. Level 40 and 100 give Skill Swaps, 70 and 150 give M-Speedups. Plus basic things like Disruption Delay at 50, and so forth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Warden Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 I just find it peculiar that it has Sinister Power when Giratina has never been Dark. Ampharos with Dancing Dragons makes some modicum of sense considering its mega. I get the synergy, but would it have been broken for it to have the ghost variant of the type boosting abilities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilfusion Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 I just find it peculiar that it has Sinister Power when Giratina has never been Dark. Ampharos with Dancing Dragons makes some modicum of sense considering its mega. I get the synergy, but would it have been broken for it to have the ghost variant of the type boosting abilities? Yes. Yes, it would have been. M-Gengar already allows a ridiculous amount of comboing and damage output. Spookify can enable Ghosts to deal more damage (doesn't work on Ghosts, sadly), and then buffing Ghost damage for a combo...yeah, a bit much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Warden Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 I suppose. Still, stage 40 was a bit of a toughy, but I managed to beat it without items at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilfusion Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 I've gotten to level 135 now. 130 for a Skill Booster M was ridiculous. It had like...32000 HP. I beat it fine, using Attack Power Up and such, but just the fact it had 32000 HP when the previous levels had roughly 13000 was a huge jump. And then it goes right back to about 9-10 thousand HP. On a side note, I used all my Skill Boosters on Shaymin to get its Sleep Charm to Level 4. It's beautiful. Debating what other Pokes to use Skill Swap on. I want to use one on Mew for sure, but not sure what ability will help it the most. Po4+ is tempting for damage output. Don't need Barrier Bash+ because Cresselia has that, and Block Smash+ is cool, but not sure how useful that'd be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted July 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 I've gotten to level 135 now. 130 for a Skill Booster M was ridiculous. It had like...32000 HP. I beat it fine, using Attack Power Up and such, but just the fact it had 32000 HP when the previous levels had roughly 13000 was a huge jump. And then it goes right back to about 9-10 thousand HP. On a side note, I used all my Skill Boosters on Shaymin to get its Sleep Charm to Level 4. It's beautiful. Debating what other Pokes to use Skill Swap on. I want to use one on Mew for sure, but not sure what ability will help it the most. Po4+ is tempting for damage output. Don't need Barrier Bash+ because Cresselia has that, and Block Smash+ is cool, but not sure how useful that'd be. The key battle levels always see MASSIVE spikes in HP. Been that way for a wile since you need to work for that special item. Raikou and Suicune are likely the two best Pokemon to use it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilfusion Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 The key battle levels always see MASSIVE spikes in HP. Been that way for a wile since you need to work for that special item. Raikou and Suicune are likely the two best Pokemon to use it on. Yeah, I know, I just found it a bit alarming by just how much it spiked. And Skill Booster Ms don't seem THAT valuable, but eh. I've already done it to Raikou due to the M-Gyarados competition. I have 2 Swaps. Suicune is an option, but I bet I'd have to use Max Level raises to make it better, even with a buffed ability. Tricky, tricky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Warden Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 I went with Ho-Oh, since Pyre would be very useful in times battles, as now I no longer have a need for Delphox, and can use something stronger like Entei or Moltres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Warden Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 The tantrum mechanics for Escalation battles are starting to get real unsubtle. At level 124, Giratina got angry for a +5, which would land me on 130. He then got angry at 126, for a +3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilfusion Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 The tantrum mechanics for Escalation battles are starting to get real unsubtle. At level 124, Giratina got angry for a +5, which would land me on 130. He then got angry at 126, for a +3. I've always suspected that the tantrums are specifically designed so you CAN'T skip the major milestone stages, but can skip the minor milestone ones. In other news, I beat Stage 200. Cost a fortune, because I needed Complexity -1. Seriously, it had like 75000 HP or something. I'm done with the Escalation Battles now, because the only rewards left are Exp Booster M x2 at 230, and Raise Max Levels at 250/300 (1 and 2, respectively), and I don't think it'll be worth the investment. Got to grind coins again, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Warden Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 So the Darmanitan/Manectric safaris are back, but with a twist. Now there's an additional Winking Pikachu and Raichu to get. That's not all, as once you've captured a mon, they have a chance to drop extra coins OR a EXP Booster M as you fight then via the presents. I fought Manectric and got 100 extra coins. So far I've gotten mostly 100 coins from a box, but also a 200. Hoopa (Confined) has also made an appearance. It's Ghost-type, power 70, with Barrier Bash+. It has a base 13% catch rate, and gains 4% for each remaining move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilfusion Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Well, I guess I had nothing better to do right now than go to the Safari and try to get those 2 new ones. I've seen Stantler twice and Manectric once, all times getting a box of 100 coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted July 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I hate it when you ace a stage on the first try and then every try after you fail terribly. Stupid Hoopa making me think it was easier than it really was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessicaMuddy Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I hate it when you ace a stage on the first try and then every try after you fail terribly. Stupid Hoopa making me think it was easier than it really was.Are you using Sableye? Because you totally should be. I B Ranked it second try, so I don't think it's TOO hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted July 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Are you using Sableye? Because you totally should be. I B Ranked it second try, so I don't think it's TOO hard. I used Gengar, though Sableye seems like he would have been decent. I got an A rank first try, so figured it would be smooth sailing. Failed the next 2 or 3 tries then beat it the following 2, catching it in a great on the last one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilfusion Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 I gather that the Winking Pikachu and Raichu are not that rare. I found both of them within 4 hearts. With about 10-15 total hearts invested into the Safari. I think I encountered everything at least once except Darmanitan, but I don't care about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Warden Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 I haven't found Raichu yet, as I've been enjoying a stupid amount of Electrike. Is it me, or is that stage PHENOMENALLY good at placing down barriers exactly where the best moves are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted July 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 I gather that the Winking Pikachu and Raichu are not that rare. I found both of them within 4 hearts. With about 10-15 total hearts invested into the Safari. I think I encountered everything at least once except Darmanitan, but I don't care about that. The reddit thread is saying both are 1%. Either they are very wrong or you are insanely lucky. I haven't found Raichu yet, as I've been enjoying a stupid amount of Electrike. Is it me, or is that stage PHENOMENALLY good at placing down barriers exactly where the best moves are? It seems to only place them at the top and since those are easily the most disruptive it is an annoying stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Warden Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Yeah, it's weird how Electrike is far more frustrating than Manectric is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilfusion Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 The reddit thread is saying both are 1%. Either they are very wrong or you are insanely lucky. It seems to only place them at the top and since those are easily the most disruptive it is an annoying stage. I heard that they are very wrong. Other people had mentioned that they had come across them fairly easily. As for Manectric being easier...this was back when the M-Manectric event was due the following week. Finding Manectric was the challenge, not beating it. Electrike was much more common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Warden Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Well, I found and got the Winking Raichu, but funk that little jabroni for making me waste an extra 2500 on a Great Ball when it broke out on a 72% catch chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilfusion Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Well, I found and got the Winking Raichu, but funk that little jabroni for making me waste an extra 2500 on a Great Ball when it broke out on a 72% catch chance. Mine broke out at 95%. SERIOUSLY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Warden Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Oh, you got a Super Catch Chance huh? Hmm, suddenly my wasted 2500 doesn't seem as bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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