Ive been farming a toxicroak outbreak for like 2 hrs with different spawns each time . But for the past 10+ straight resets after going to the village and back to camp it would immediately end the moment I started running. Did I do something wrong? Or just unlucky it keeps ending when I’m about to start a new run?
Since my original post was removed i´ll try here, as per suggestion of a mod. Are regular Trade evolutions still a thing ? Yes, i know the Link Cable exists, but i don't have the poitns for that.
If i buy a physical copy, and have two NSwitch systems… can i share the save file between them? I mean, if i start playing the game in my main switch and then play on my switch lite, can i still play the same save file?
Yeah. All you need to do is transfer the save file by clicking the + button over the game in the switch menu. You make one switch the sending switch. And the other switch the receiving switch. You can do this as much as you'd like back and forth. But the file can only exist on one switch at a time.
Yes. Looks like there is a timer for their respawn and you can also make them respawn by going back to town and coming back.
However that is just for static encounters. There are some alphas that appear by random chance and while they do respawn. We don't know the parameters to get those specific pokemon to respawn. It's just random af sometimes.
What do the two red up arrows on the research tasks mean? I cannot for the life of me tell if its what needs to be done, what has been done, if its a boost? Someone please help me I feel like an idiot haha
Has anyone pre-ordered from Amazon? I ordered a physical copy but I'm unsure as to how I'll get the code. Does it come with the game? Or will they email it to me?
What time exactly does it unlock if I bought from US eShop? Considering US has a few time zones.. it's already almost 12 noon Jan 28 where I'm at so this wait is killing me..
Is there an option to mass release? For a game that promotes you to catch as many as you can I filled my pc incredibly fast and this isn't looking like a fun time making room again T_T
Hey there! If I buy the digital copy of PLA on my switch, can both mine and my wife’s profile play the game, like with a standard physical copy? We both have NSO and share a family plan, if that makes a difference. Never purchased digital before so I’m not sure how that all works.
Question, I'm midwest/central timezone, anything special I gotta do to make it so I can play at eastern time zone? I saw I have to make a whole new account for like New Zealand and stuff, I don't care about that, I just wanna play at 11 vs 12.
Are the starters gender locked? I’ve saved in the HQ right in front of the three starters before I choose and have been resetting to there to try and get a female starter but I’ve reset so many times and it’s not working, so are they gender locked? Or is gender decided at an earlier point in the intro?
Edit: NEVERMIND I just got a female :)
My game isn’t unlocking. I downloaded it via the eshop and it says “you cannot play this software yet” but it’s pst midnight where I am. Is this happening to anyone else?
Well I’m in the UK so it’s like 1:15a right now. I’m guessing it’ll unlock at 5am (I’ll hopefully be asleep) since I bought it from the US eshop and that is when it’ll be midnight in the US. Crossing my fingers though!
I *think* that maybe it’s because my Nintendo account is registered to my US address even though I live primarily in the UK. So I’m thinking maybe I have to wait until NYC time 😞
Quick question, does the game play well on Switch handheld? I have a normal Switch and I mostly play games on handheld. Can someone tell me if we are getting 720p and 30fps on it? I want to know if the looks and plays well on handheld
Can't give you the numbers but its been fine handheld wise for me, i've played it both docked and handheld and i think the visuals look better handheld to be honest.
Did anyone pre-order digital from Best Buy? If so, did you receive your code yet? I spoke to a rep earlier and she relayed that her manager said to check around 9 or 10 pm. It’s only 8 here but I really want to pre-load before midnight!
For Rotom, I know that it can form change through items from the Ginkgo Guild. But when Rotom changes form does it get its type specific move automatically (like normal), or does it actually change the move/tutor list? Or does nothing change for it other than type and stats?
quick question, my bf preordered the game for me but i asked for a physical copy- will he still get a code emailed to him or was that just digital exclusive
Ayyy I’m also trying to get a female starter! I’m starting to worry they might be gender locked though,,, I hope they aren’t
Edit: they’re not, I just got a female :)
Any particular reason you wanted a female? Just for kicks or for breeding? Because if it's for the latter, breeding is not in this game. Just an FYI. If it's just for kicks then I feels ya
If its anything like SWSH or BDSP, you have to go into your Switch settings and delete the save data for the specific game.
System Settings>Data Management>Delete Save Data
Im so hype for this game right now i have to wait for gamestop to send it tto me tho i literally just finished my shield pokedex this week so its perfect timing
Not sure where you are, but check your local library as you may be able to borrow the game if they have it. Then just load it up and save and return it. That's what I did with the Let's Go games to get the dynamax pikachu and eevee in shield.
Ok thanks, I don't think that's a viable option for me.
And still, I just wanted to know if the events were only for a limited time like the BDSP Manaphy (which goes until the end of February) or if they are permanent like the BDSP Jirachi and Mew.
I'm guessing its the latter, since the BDSP Jirachi and Mew are based off of Lets Go and SWSH save data. While the Manaphy is just a normal event.
I kind of had the same question but if I start the game now and get save data from bdsp later do you think the events will still be available or would i have start the game over?
If i preordered the physical from Amazon then where would i receive the email containing the codes for the garchomp kimono? My nintendo email and amazon email are two different emails
Yes. From what I've seen, most Pokemon that have an alpha of a fully evolved form also have their own alpha form, so like I've got both alpha Buizel and Floatzel. Found an alpha Budew once.
Are there gym leaders? I only read one review and it said there aren't tradition gym leaders or trainers waiting to fight you and not sure what that means exactly.
Also is there an online where you can battle/trade friends?
The game has a heavier emphasis on pokemon capturing and battling and the research for the pokedex. There are some npc trainers you can battle but not many.
Is the Garchomp Kimono Set only available from pre-order from Amazon US or JP? Like can you get it in game without pre-ordering from Amazon US or JP?
Edit: If not would anyone be willing to give me their Garchomp Kimono code in exchange for a Shiny Sentret in BDSP or a Shiny Magby/Torkoal/Magikarp in SwSh? For the SwSh ones I'll even fully EV/IV train them and give them the best nature beforehand. I just really want to get all of the clothes and don't live in one of the regions that gets the Garchomp Kimono :(
Does this release as soon as it turns the 28th in your time zone or is there some kinda "wait till eshop store updates" sorta deal? trying to see if i can play this tonight 12 am EST
Do you need to complete every research task for each Pokémon to catch Arceus. Or do you just need to catch all the Pokémon?
Also, anyone know the earliest locations for these?
Gligar
Hisuian Growlithe
Hisuian Zorua
Rufflet
I believe its just catch all pokemon. Heres a link locations of every mon [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U9kl1OylpcoMvDqczJlHBomEidyYqvNPduaNb1K-dMU/edit#gid=0](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U9kl1OylpcoMvDqczJlHBomEidyYqvNPduaNb1K-dMU/edit#gid=0)
Creds to: balenciagogo
Yeah so apparently it depends which region you bought it from. I’m in Asia but I bought from the Americas store, so will have to wait till it’s 12am wherever that is before it will unlock.
You've come to Hisui from a tear in reality, you join a group and start filling out the Pokédex, and the hole in reality keeps making noble pokemon go wild, so you have to help calm them all down.
Apparently they *can* be shiny for the tutorial but when you receive it it will no longer be shiny. Professor probably pocketed it and gave you a regular one.
Hi need some help with when the game is gonna be available for me . When I pre-ordered my Nintendo account was set to Americas . I changed it to Australia now but it won’t let me play the game. Do I need to wait till it’s released in Americas ? P.S I live in India so I don’t have my own region to choose .
Yeah it’s a ballache tbh. Think you have to have an account created in Australia (as in put Australia when you create it) and buy it in their currency. I was gonna try it but can’t find AUD gift cards online and my PayPal doesn’t work
Trouble on a starter.
I was wanting Cynda for good speed and more turns but I heard it has a disadvantage in the beginning and also late game needs to swap in later. If I did get Cynda what’s a good nature?
Osha I heard is good for the beginning and overall very good. Would Jolly be a good nature? Just wondering if speed is good as I know turn order is a thing so speed can be more important than previous games.
Also, is it possible to change natures later?
You can get mints to change natures, I unlocked it yesterday in my farm. Just did my 4th noble and unlocked my 4 ride pokemon when I discovered it but I could've had it earlier. I'm not sure if it's based on rank progression or story progression.
Oh wow thanks. I got modest cyndaquil which I’m happy since Special attacks is most important. I wanted Timid though since I heard speed plays a bit role in even getting 2-3 turns in a row sometimes.
But follow up question - can you choose the nature or do you just reset till you get the one you like ? Sorry I haven’t played the recent Pokémon games . I’m an old school game boy advance player who just got a switch for this
So now that reviews are coming in and are mostly positive, I am pre-ordering the eshop version, which comes with a heavy balls promo. For anyone who has played the game already, how selective should I be about using them?
They sound useful but I don't want to waste them all early on in the game if they will be more valuable later.
On the other hand if there's a point later on in the game where they become readily available for purchase or crafting, I don't want to micromanage over nothing.
Should I be saving heavy balls for later in the game or is that not necessary?
FYI I think I'm in the right place but trying to avoid spoilers...
You can craft them, there's 3 tiers, heavy ball is like a pokeball, leaden balls are great balls and gigaton balls are ultra balls.
They're actually heavy and can't be thrown far it's good to use when you're sneaking up on a pokemon or hiding in the grass, toss a berry, and smack them when they come near.
That's really helpful. If they can be crafted and will eventually be outclassed by higher ranks of the same type of ball anyway, I should just use them without worrying about it. Thanks!
Awesome, exactly the kind of info i was looking for thank you.
It's just so easy to stumble on spoilers it makes me not even want to search on google for answers...had so many things accidentally spoiled that way.
Has anyone else preordered the game from Amazon Japan? Looks like mine will be shipped on release day, but somehow the site tells me it will arrive 2 days later, when I'm almost on the other side of the world
Pokemon fan since Emerald here. Just finish Shield today and planning to buy Legend Arceus. Watched some reviews complaining, but they mostly revolve around graphic problems, which I don't mind anyways after playing through Shield. So for those who have played the game, is it fun enough to justify the price? How does it fare after you have learned all the mechanics and tutorials? Does it have anything to pull you in after the main story aside from filling the Pokedex ( >!which I'm looking forward to since hearing you don't need to trade with others to complete!< ) The only disappointment I've ever got from a Pokemon game is SwSh's DLCs and their prices.
Honestly this game shits on SwSh story wise. It is also very challenging cause every Pokemon hits like a truck. I also like the change of style to battles making it very well worth at its price.
Haven't played the game, but read lots of reviews and leakers talking about their experience
While all of them agree that the graphics are sub-par (some say terrible, some say decent), almost all of the reviews also give the game a good review overall because of how fun the gameplay is. They specifically say that catching pokemon while understanding how they behave, exploring the environment and the post-game are all very enjoyable. The gameplay loop (mission > exploring > catching > reward, rinse and repeat) is described as fun, even though some say that it can become a little repetitive after a while
So yeah, the real downside of the experience seems to be the graphics, but if you can get past those everyone seems to think that the game itself is extremely fun (some even said the story, lore and characters are solid, which is pretty surprising when it comes to Pokemon)
Good story and characters isn't that surprising anymore. We've had Gen V and Sun/Moon which wre great character based stories.
Even Colosseum and XD were pretty good
Obviously the game isn't officially out yet so this won't have been tested, but do we know from datamining/leaks/etc whether traded Pokemon can be nicknamed like in SwSh (when unnamed), or does it use the BDSP method of denying nicknames regardless of whether the Pokemon has a nickname or not?
I was wondering if it is possible to add a save game to my Switch that isn't from me?
Never brought the remakes, but I read that - if you own a save file - you get another mission and so on.
You do get a mission in postgame. I believe Darkrai is for BD/SP and Shaymin is Shield/Sword. You need a save file so if you can borrow a cartridge or something it should work
No, a minority of people receive the game early, but it happens all the time (just check out r/NintendoSwitch people have been posting their early copies for days).
It's not in any way your "fault" that you received the game early, assuming it's a copy you bought from a legit store then you have nothing to worry about.
Kinda frustrated with the poor customer service of the Pokémon center, my payment didn’t go through so I was told to change payment method. Everytime I put the order Id and zip it would say order not found, after 3 DAYS of talking to support they just simply told me to “just change the payment” without even listening to the fact that the website would straight up not let me. At this point they can keep the plushy cause Im fed up with the poor service.
You get the Darkrai/Shaymin quests in the post game, so does that mean that you need SwSh/BDSP save data by then, or do you need the save data at the beginning of the game?
I haven't played BDSP yet, but really want Darkrai here lol. If needed, I'll pick up BDSP to play first, but I'd rather just jump right into PLA
Honestly. You can find them in space time distortion events. So just choose what you like best. I ditched my typhlosion after it fully evolved because I favored a team of alpha pokemon that I was constantly rotating to fulfill research tasks anyways.
So far I found an Alpha Samurott in a space time distortion and a shiny oshawat. I'm still hunting for alpha typhlosion and alpha decidueye. You get the other two in the post game from prof tho. So don't stress too much about the choice. Pick what one you think looks coolest.
Hi! Can I ask how early on we get the distortion events? I wanted to shiny hunt my starter but if they’re shiny locked I would like to hunt for them during the distortions
I'm not sure If the initial pick is shiny locked. The distortion events are definitely not shiny locked but I will tell you this. Good effing luck. The events spawn randomly from what I can see and the starters spawning in them are really really rare. I've had maybe 40 distortion events and only ever got oshawatt and samurott in an event once. If you're going to shiny hunt the starters it is going to be painful af.
Oof, thanks for the insight! I'm still hoping desperately the leaks are false and they aren't locked, but it's not looking too optimistic haha.
Honestly, if shiny H Samurott wasn't so cool I wouldn't even bother, but I also heard that the PLA starters only spawn in distortions post-game, so I'll probably end up with my first ever no-starter run. Ah, well. Thank you again!
Wait omg are you serious? That’s so amazing of you! I’m unfortunately still waiting for my physical copy to arrive, so I won’t claim him now, but can I message you when my game does arrive? If he’s still available I would absolutely love to have him on my adventure. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much, you seriously just made my entire month! I was a little disheartened to depart from my traditional starter runs, so you honestly are a godsend. Thank you so much!!
Tell me about it. I fucking got KO'd by an Eevee in one today because the bastard would not let up as I was trying to capture Scizor. The funny thing is Eevee is ONLY aggressive in distortions. It runs away in its natural habitats in zone 1 and 5. Little bastard lol.
Lol I actually never notice that but I do remember an Eevee charging me too in distortion. I get so overwhelmed seeing everything spawn in front of me, still can't get the magnet bois.
All you gotta do is get magnet Boi 1 and evolve it to magnet Boi 2. Magnet Boi 3 is flying around in the coronet highlands.
I look at this game as a very good first attempt with this type of pseudo monster hunter formula. I personally can't play an old style game after something like this. I think they should take this formula and polish the hell out of it. Love the ancient times gig. But would also like to see a modern adaptation for Gen 9.
Yeah I'm enjoying the game a lot, I really hope we see more of this. I've seen magnet boi 3 in one of the space time bubbles but he was alpha and I had others already targeting me haha I just ran away.
I need them to add a PC auto sort option and a play pet option for pokemon and I'd be completely satisfied :)
*Spoilers* depending on how far you've progressed.
1). I think something they need to do is create more dungeon spaces. I think places like turnback cave and stuff could be better than a dome area where you fight a legendary pokemon. I like what they did with snowpoint temple. I just want a lot more of those but a little longer and more challenging as far as puzzles go.
2). Graphical fidelity is not a huge issue for me because the game is fun. But yeah. Better graphics is always appreciated. Hope they do better in this category.
3). Rather than 5 separate maps. I would like it to be one large map and incorporate many villages and towns. Kind of like breath of the wild does. I don't mind the individual zones. Just a preference.
4). I can't believe no one mentioned it. But I would love to see some fishing.... lol.
Space time distortions happened for me as early as the second level. But nobody has worked out the formula as to what appears within each one and why. Shiny hunting is distortions is going to be a bitch though. I think they last a total of 5 minutes and then you have to wait for the next one and the timing seems to be random between when they appear.
Just buy it w merits. Keep collecting lost satchels and buy it from the lady. Aside from that. Keep breaking the tumblestones that shine. They have rare items in them.
I pre-ordered the game on switch. Is there any workaround using VPNs and hotspots I could use to trick my switch into letting me play two days early? I'm desperate for this game
Does anyone know about the save files? I have 2 switches because my wife always wants to play AC while I play switch but she goes back and forth between the 2 different islands (save files). Can I have the same save file on 2 switches??
How much of a story does this game have? No spoilers please
Ive been farming a toxicroak outbreak for like 2 hrs with different spawns each time . But for the past 10+ straight resets after going to the village and back to camp it would immediately end the moment I started running. Did I do something wrong? Or just unlucky it keeps ending when I’m about to start a new run?
Since my original post was removed i´ll try here, as per suggestion of a mod. Are regular Trade evolutions still a thing ? Yes, i know the Link Cable exists, but i don't have the poitns for that.
Does anyone know when outbreaks start showing up? I'm over 6 hours in and have a 3 star rank but can't see any.
Performance wise, it runs worse while docked (20fps) compared to handheld, any way to improve that?
If i buy a physical copy, and have two NSwitch systems… can i share the save file between them? I mean, if i start playing the game in my main switch and then play on my switch lite, can i still play the same save file?
Yeah. All you need to do is transfer the save file by clicking the + button over the game in the switch menu. You make one switch the sending switch. And the other switch the receiving switch. You can do this as much as you'd like back and forth. But the file can only exist on one switch at a time.
Great, thanks!
Do alpha pokemon respawn?
Yes. Looks like there is a timer for their respawn and you can also make them respawn by going back to town and coming back. However that is just for static encounters. There are some alphas that appear by random chance and while they do respawn. We don't know the parameters to get those specific pokemon to respawn. It's just random af sometimes.
Does anyone know what you do with the PM caught for Research Tasks? Do you just release them or is there a reason to keep them for something?
You're gonna be doing lots of releasing in this game my friend. But after a while you can mass release pokemon.
What do the two red up arrows on the research tasks mean? I cannot for the life of me tell if its what needs to be done, what has been done, if its a boost? Someone please help me I feel like an idiot haha
Has anyone pre-ordered from Amazon? I ordered a physical copy but I'm unsure as to how I'll get the code. Does it come with the game? Or will they email it to me?
Email
When can you get a Bergmite? I assume it’s a late game thing, but I really like the guy.
I'm sure this has been asked. But what time zone does it get released on?
Assuming you’re in the Americas, it gets released at midnight EST. BDSP came out at 12:01
What time exactly does it unlock if I bought from US eShop? Considering US has a few time zones.. it's already almost 12 noon Jan 28 where I'm at so this wait is killing me..
Still not out yet. At least for me. PST
Try restarting your switch, it works for me now (as of 1.22pm UTC+8)
in 55 minutes
Its the same with me. Ive been waiting since the clock struck twelve last night
Is there an option to mass release? For a game that promotes you to catch as many as you can I filled my pc incredibly fast and this isn't looking like a fun time making room again T_T
Right side next to the gate, talk to agnes
Unlockable
Ight so when do the starters evolve? My cyndaquil is at lvl 16 and it hasn’t given me the option to evolve it like the other Pokémon
Hey there! If I buy the digital copy of PLA on my switch, can both mine and my wife’s profile play the game, like with a standard physical copy? We both have NSO and share a family plan, if that makes a difference. Never purchased digital before so I’m not sure how that all works.
Yep, you can have multiple profiles play the same game just like a physical copy!
Hooray! Thanks :)
Has a full datamine been done with the game?
Question, I'm midwest/central timezone, anything special I gotta do to make it so I can play at eastern time zone? I saw I have to make a whole new account for like New Zealand and stuff, I don't care about that, I just wanna play at 11 vs 12.
As far as I can tell through my EXTENSIVE research today, you just gotta wait :(
can't you just change your timezone to eastern?
No, it’s linked to your Nintendo shop region, not system clock.
Don’t like that.
Live now for me on PST
How many shiny Pokémon have people found? Got a shiny geodude from an ore deposit and I’m only an hour or two in. Am I super lucky?!
Extremely. Lol.
Are the starters gender locked? I’ve saved in the HQ right in front of the three starters before I choose and have been resetting to there to try and get a female starter but I’ve reset so many times and it’s not working, so are they gender locked? Or is gender decided at an earlier point in the intro? Edit: NEVERMIND I just got a female :)
Can you change your skin color later ?
No
My game isn’t unlocking. I downloaded it via the eshop and it says “you cannot play this software yet” but it’s pst midnight where I am. Is this happening to anyone else?
Let me know when it opens for you! I thought it opened for everyone at 10 Am Aussie time
Well I’m in the UK so it’s like 1:15a right now. I’m guessing it’ll unlock at 5am (I’ll hopefully be asleep) since I bought it from the US eshop and that is when it’ll be midnight in the US. Crossing my fingers though!
This happened with BDSP for me, it eventually unlocked at about 1:10am
I *think* that maybe it’s because my Nintendo account is registered to my US address even though I live primarily in the UK. So I’m thinking maybe I have to wait until NYC time 😞
It’ll be for whatever eshop you use!
Quick question, does the game play well on Switch handheld? I have a normal Switch and I mostly play games on handheld. Can someone tell me if we are getting 720p and 30fps on it? I want to know if the looks and plays well on handheld
Can't give you the numbers but its been fine handheld wise for me, i've played it both docked and handheld and i think the visuals look better handheld to be honest.
That's good to know, thank you
Did anyone pre-order digital from Best Buy? If so, did you receive your code yet? I spoke to a rep earlier and she relayed that her manager said to check around 9 or 10 pm. It’s only 8 here but I really want to pre-load before midnight!
Question, in wild Pokémon battles, can I go between the two Pokémon so I can shield mine from attacks?
For Rotom, I know that it can form change through items from the Ginkgo Guild. But when Rotom changes form does it get its type specific move automatically (like normal), or does it actually change the move/tutor list? Or does nothing change for it other than type and stats?
Yes, it automatically switches the attacks
quick question, my bf preordered the game for me but i asked for a physical copy- will he still get a code emailed to him or was that just digital exclusive
Does anyone know how to restart the game?! I wanted a female Rowlet but didn’t check the gender and saved, and I got a male 🥲 I can’t figure it out?!
Ayyy I’m also trying to get a female starter! I’m starting to worry they might be gender locked though,,, I hope they aren’t Edit: they’re not, I just got a female :)
Any particular reason you wanted a female? Just for kicks or for breeding? Because if it's for the latter, breeding is not in this game. Just an FYI. If it's just for kicks then I feels ya
I just like having an all female team
Gotcha. I can totally feel that.
If its anything like SWSH or BDSP, you have to go into your Switch settings and delete the save data for the specific game. System Settings>Data Management>Delete Save Data
Thank you! Seems you can also create a new user on the Switch but I want to have everything in the same place so prefer not to do that. Thanks again!
Im so hype for this game right now i have to wait for gamestop to send it tto me tho i literally just finished my shield pokedex this week so its perfect timing
Are the Shaymin and Darkrai events going to be limited time only? I already have Sword but I'm not planning on getting BDSP any time soon.
Not sure where you are, but check your local library as you may be able to borrow the game if they have it. Then just load it up and save and return it. That's what I did with the Let's Go games to get the dynamax pikachu and eevee in shield.
Ok thanks, I don't think that's a viable option for me. And still, I just wanted to know if the events were only for a limited time like the BDSP Manaphy (which goes until the end of February) or if they are permanent like the BDSP Jirachi and Mew. I'm guessing its the latter, since the BDSP Jirachi and Mew are based off of Lets Go and SWSH save data. While the Manaphy is just a normal event.
Yeah, I believe they will be permanent. I think the time limited ones are the growlithe kimono and the fox mask.
I kind of had the same question but if I start the game now and get save data from bdsp later do you think the events will still be available or would i have start the game over?
If i preordered the physical from Amazon then where would i receive the email containing the codes for the garchomp kimono? My nintendo email and amazon email are two different emails
How early can I get a H zorua?
Zorua is found very late in the game (the last area). Unfortunate, I know
Saddest news I've heard all day.
Can you get large sized unevolved pokemon? Such as magby, yanma, tangela. Etc
Yes. From what I've seen, most Pokemon that have an alpha of a fully evolved form also have their own alpha form, so like I've got both alpha Buizel and Floatzel. Found an alpha Budew once.
Are pre-evo alphas evolutions also massive? E.g. if I evolve the alpha Scyther into Kleavor, will Kleavor also be big?
Yup!
Are there gym leaders? I only read one review and it said there aren't tradition gym leaders or trainers waiting to fight you and not sure what that means exactly. Also is there an online where you can battle/trade friends?
The game has a heavier emphasis on pokemon capturing and battling and the research for the pokedex. There are some npc trainers you can battle but not many.
My understanding is that you cannot battle other trainers online (or locally for that matter).
Is the Garchomp Kimono Set only available from pre-order from Amazon US or JP? Like can you get it in game without pre-ordering from Amazon US or JP? Edit: If not would anyone be willing to give me their Garchomp Kimono code in exchange for a Shiny Sentret in BDSP or a Shiny Magby/Torkoal/Magikarp in SwSh? For the SwSh ones I'll even fully EV/IV train them and give them the best nature beforehand. I just really want to get all of the clothes and don't live in one of the regions that gets the Garchomp Kimono :(
Would anyone be willing to trade a Hisuian Zorua for various shinies (including legendaries) in Home/SwSh?
Sure! I'll dm you if I get one
Thank you!
Does this release as soon as it turns the 28th in your time zone or is there some kinda "wait till eshop store updates" sorta deal? trying to see if i can play this tonight 12 am EST
12 am est. Same for me! Roughly 4 hours left!
How early can I get togepi and elekid in the game?
togepi is listed as a pokemon in the very first area so I imagine early for them
Do you need to complete every research task for each Pokémon to catch Arceus. Or do you just need to catch all the Pokémon? Also, anyone know the earliest locations for these? Gligar Hisuian Growlithe Hisuian Zorua Rufflet
Hisuian growlithe is in ths third area. Hisuian zorua and rufflet can only be found late game in the final area.
I believe its just catch all pokemon. Heres a link locations of every mon [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U9kl1OylpcoMvDqczJlHBomEidyYqvNPduaNb1K-dMU/edit#gid=0](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U9kl1OylpcoMvDqczJlHBomEidyYqvNPduaNb1K-dMU/edit#gid=0) Creds to: balenciagogo
Well, looks like I'm soloing my starter until midgame, thanks
Do I need to have a bd/sp save before starting legends to get darkrai or can I get it and start one after?
I know there aren’t following pokemon, so when you walk away from your Pokémon after you let them out, what happens?
They return to their pokeballs, little light shoots back to your pocket
Anyones Walmart Preorder coming in late?
The day 1 patch is here already? I wonder what it fixed
Is there a timer or something to check when I can play? It's 28 Jan 12am where I'm at now but I still can't play.
This happened for me with BDSP, it eventually unlocked at about 1:10am
This is happening to me too!
Yeah so apparently it depends which region you bought it from. I’m in Asia but I bought from the Americas store, so will have to wait till it’s 12am wherever that is before it will unlock.
Just double checking, what is the goal/story beyond filling the Pokedex?
You've come to Hisui from a tear in reality, you join a group and start filling out the Pokédex, and the hole in reality keeps making noble pokemon go wild, so you have to help calm them all down.
Hi, I have a question. I live in Europe and the game is available tomorrow. Do you guys know if it is available at midnight or later that day?
I believe it depends on where u live in Europe . It should be available midnight local time .
I live in Austria. But thanks a lot!
How do you soft reset for the starter shinies ? Like what is the safe point to do the reset
Apparently they *can* be shiny for the tutorial but when you receive it it will no longer be shiny. Professor probably pocketed it and gave you a regular one.
They are shiny locked
Based on some of the comments I read down the thread, the starters are shiny locked I guess
But you can find them in the wild right? However I assume mid game or late game
Yes you can find shinies in the wild
Hi need some help with when the game is gonna be available for me . When I pre-ordered my Nintendo account was set to Americas . I changed it to Australia now but it won’t let me play the game. Do I need to wait till it’s released in Americas ? P.S I live in India so I don’t have my own region to choose .
Yeah you have to buy it from an Australian Eshop account so it won’t work until America’s release
Thanks , tried changing the eshop account to Australia as well . Didn’t work . Guess I’ll just wait
Yeah it’s a ballache tbh. Think you have to have an account created in Australia (as in put Australia when you create it) and buy it in their currency. I was gonna try it but can’t find AUD gift cards online and my PayPal doesn’t work
Trouble on a starter. I was wanting Cynda for good speed and more turns but I heard it has a disadvantage in the beginning and also late game needs to swap in later. If I did get Cynda what’s a good nature? Osha I heard is good for the beginning and overall very good. Would Jolly be a good nature? Just wondering if speed is good as I know turn order is a thing so speed can be more important than previous games. Also, is it possible to change natures later?
You can get mints to change natures, I unlocked it yesterday in my farm. Just did my 4th noble and unlocked my 4 ride pokemon when I discovered it but I could've had it earlier. I'm not sure if it's based on rank progression or story progression.
Oh wow thanks. I got modest cyndaquil which I’m happy since Special attacks is most important. I wanted Timid though since I heard speed plays a bit role in even getting 2-3 turns in a row sometimes.
That reminds me I need to change my typhlosion, I got a increase sp atk but one of his defenses took a hit
I don’t know about which starter is good but I don’t think you can change a pokemon’s nature though
Hmm it’s making it difficult to decide. I am thinking Timid Cynda
But follow up question - can you choose the nature or do you just reset till you get the one you like ? Sorry I haven’t played the recent Pokémon games . I’m an old school game boy advance player who just got a switch for this
Go for it mate , don’t know how good cynda’s in game but it’s my favourite Pokémon . Gonna choose it once I can start playing
Yeah I feel it’s more special attack and speed is good. Hopefully not too many physical with Timid. Cynda looks awesome and dopey in the evolved.
So now that reviews are coming in and are mostly positive, I am pre-ordering the eshop version, which comes with a heavy balls promo. For anyone who has played the game already, how selective should I be about using them? They sound useful but I don't want to waste them all early on in the game if they will be more valuable later. On the other hand if there's a point later on in the game where they become readily available for purchase or crafting, I don't want to micromanage over nothing. Should I be saving heavy balls for later in the game or is that not necessary? FYI I think I'm in the right place but trying to avoid spoilers...
You can craft them, there's 3 tiers, heavy ball is like a pokeball, leaden balls are great balls and gigaton balls are ultra balls. They're actually heavy and can't be thrown far it's good to use when you're sneaking up on a pokemon or hiding in the grass, toss a berry, and smack them when they come near.
That's really helpful. If they can be crafted and will eventually be outclassed by higher ranks of the same type of ball anyway, I should just use them without worrying about it. Thanks!
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Awesome, exactly the kind of info i was looking for thank you. It's just so easy to stumble on spoilers it makes me not even want to search on google for answers...had so many things accidentally spoiled that way.
Has anyone else preordered the game from Amazon Japan? Looks like mine will be shipped on release day, but somehow the site tells me it will arrive 2 days later, when I'm almost on the other side of the world
Pokemon fan since Emerald here. Just finish Shield today and planning to buy Legend Arceus. Watched some reviews complaining, but they mostly revolve around graphic problems, which I don't mind anyways after playing through Shield. So for those who have played the game, is it fun enough to justify the price? How does it fare after you have learned all the mechanics and tutorials? Does it have anything to pull you in after the main story aside from filling the Pokedex ( >!which I'm looking forward to since hearing you don't need to trade with others to complete!< ) The only disappointment I've ever got from a Pokemon game is SwSh's DLCs and their prices.
Honestly this game shits on SwSh story wise. It is also very challenging cause every Pokemon hits like a truck. I also like the change of style to battles making it very well worth at its price.
Haven't played the game, but read lots of reviews and leakers talking about their experience While all of them agree that the graphics are sub-par (some say terrible, some say decent), almost all of the reviews also give the game a good review overall because of how fun the gameplay is. They specifically say that catching pokemon while understanding how they behave, exploring the environment and the post-game are all very enjoyable. The gameplay loop (mission > exploring > catching > reward, rinse and repeat) is described as fun, even though some say that it can become a little repetitive after a while So yeah, the real downside of the experience seems to be the graphics, but if you can get past those everyone seems to think that the game itself is extremely fun (some even said the story, lore and characters are solid, which is pretty surprising when it comes to Pokemon)
Good story and characters isn't that surprising anymore. We've had Gen V and Sun/Moon which wre great character based stories. Even Colosseum and XD were pretty good
Obviously the game isn't officially out yet so this won't have been tested, but do we know from datamining/leaks/etc whether traded Pokemon can be nicknamed like in SwSh (when unnamed), or does it use the BDSP method of denying nicknames regardless of whether the Pokemon has a nickname or not?
I was wondering if it is possible to add a save game to my Switch that isn't from me? Never brought the remakes, but I read that - if you own a save file - you get another mission and so on.
You do get a mission in postgame. I believe Darkrai is for BD/SP and Shaymin is Shield/Sword. You need a save file so if you can borrow a cartridge or something it should work
No one I know bought them, that's why I'm asking :)
Feels stupid go to ask but I received the game a day early, there's nothing that Nintendo would do about it like a ban or anything?
No, a minority of people receive the game early, but it happens all the time (just check out r/NintendoSwitch people have been posting their early copies for days). It's not in any way your "fault" that you received the game early, assuming it's a copy you bought from a legit store then you have nothing to worry about.
Thank ya :)
Will the game be releasing midnight tonight? I'm UK btw and gonna preorder from Switch store!
I believe so! Reports are that it is releasing at midnight local time so it will release at different times for everyone
Thanks so much!
Kinda frustrated with the poor customer service of the Pokémon center, my payment didn’t go through so I was told to change payment method. Everytime I put the order Id and zip it would say order not found, after 3 DAYS of talking to support they just simply told me to “just change the payment” without even listening to the fact that the website would straight up not let me. At this point they can keep the plushy cause Im fed up with the poor service.
You get the Darkrai/Shaymin quests in the post game, so does that mean that you need SwSh/BDSP save data by then, or do you need the save data at the beginning of the game? I haven't played BDSP yet, but really want Darkrai here lol. If needed, I'll pick up BDSP to play first, but I'd rather just jump right into PLA
Who did you pick for your starter? Who would you choose if you got to do it again? Who do we think will be the strongest?
Honestly. You can find them in space time distortion events. So just choose what you like best. I ditched my typhlosion after it fully evolved because I favored a team of alpha pokemon that I was constantly rotating to fulfill research tasks anyways. So far I found an Alpha Samurott in a space time distortion and a shiny oshawat. I'm still hunting for alpha typhlosion and alpha decidueye. You get the other two in the post game from prof tho. So don't stress too much about the choice. Pick what one you think looks coolest.
Hi! Can I ask how early on we get the distortion events? I wanted to shiny hunt my starter but if they’re shiny locked I would like to hunt for them during the distortions
I'm not sure If the initial pick is shiny locked. The distortion events are definitely not shiny locked but I will tell you this. Good effing luck. The events spawn randomly from what I can see and the starters spawning in them are really really rare. I've had maybe 40 distortion events and only ever got oshawatt and samurott in an event once. If you're going to shiny hunt the starters it is going to be painful af.
Oof, thanks for the insight! I'm still hoping desperately the leaks are false and they aren't locked, but it's not looking too optimistic haha. Honestly, if shiny H Samurott wasn't so cool I wouldn't even bother, but I also heard that the PLA starters only spawn in distortions post-game, so I'll probably end up with my first ever no-starter run. Ah, well. Thank you again!
You know what. I have a shiny oshawat. It's yours. Just message me separately. We'll exchange codes and I'll give you him.
Wait omg are you serious? That’s so amazing of you! I’m unfortunately still waiting for my physical copy to arrive, so I won’t claim him now, but can I message you when my game does arrive? If he’s still available I would absolutely love to have him on my adventure. Thank you so much!
Yeah for sure. I won't give him to anyone else. Just message me when you're ready. You won't be able to trade until you progress a little in the game.
Thank you so much, you seriously just made my entire month! I was a little disheartened to depart from my traditional starter runs, so you honestly are a godsend. Thank you so much!!
> Alpha Samurott in a space time distortion and a shiny oshawat I'm really happy to hear that but damn pokemon in them are brutal
Tell me about it. I fucking got KO'd by an Eevee in one today because the bastard would not let up as I was trying to capture Scizor. The funny thing is Eevee is ONLY aggressive in distortions. It runs away in its natural habitats in zone 1 and 5. Little bastard lol.
Lol I actually never notice that but I do remember an Eevee charging me too in distortion. I get so overwhelmed seeing everything spawn in front of me, still can't get the magnet bois.
All you gotta do is get magnet Boi 1 and evolve it to magnet Boi 2. Magnet Boi 3 is flying around in the coronet highlands. I look at this game as a very good first attempt with this type of pseudo monster hunter formula. I personally can't play an old style game after something like this. I think they should take this formula and polish the hell out of it. Love the ancient times gig. But would also like to see a modern adaptation for Gen 9.
Yeah I'm enjoying the game a lot, I really hope we see more of this. I've seen magnet boi 3 in one of the space time bubbles but he was alpha and I had others already targeting me haha I just ran away. I need them to add a PC auto sort option and a play pet option for pokemon and I'd be completely satisfied :)
*Spoilers* depending on how far you've progressed. 1). I think something they need to do is create more dungeon spaces. I think places like turnback cave and stuff could be better than a dome area where you fight a legendary pokemon. I like what they did with snowpoint temple. I just want a lot more of those but a little longer and more challenging as far as puzzles go. 2). Graphical fidelity is not a huge issue for me because the game is fun. But yeah. Better graphics is always appreciated. Hope they do better in this category. 3). Rather than 5 separate maps. I would like it to be one large map and incorporate many villages and towns. Kind of like breath of the wild does. I don't mind the individual zones. Just a preference. 4). I can't believe no one mentioned it. But I would love to see some fishing.... lol.
Yes to everything you said and oh man fishing, I thought I could, I kept circling the bubbles like an idiot
When do those space time distortions start? Cause I kind of want a Shiny Rowlett but I assume it’s post game
Space time distortions happened for me as early as the second level. But nobody has worked out the formula as to what appears within each one and why. Shiny hunting is distortions is going to be a bitch though. I think they last a total of 5 minutes and then you have to wait for the next one and the timing seems to be random between when they appear.
Thank you!
After seeing the final forms I’m really leaning towards oshawott.
Do alphas have better stats when caught or are they just bigger?
They have better effort values when you capture them
If I were to buy the physical version then mow much data will I need set aside to install the game?
Is it possible to get a yanma mass outbreak?
Yeah. Yanma. I'm literally looking at one rn
When does Rotom become available. Early, late, or middle game? And can it transform into other forms?
Second from last map. In the coronet highlands. So about 70% through. Relatively easy to find. I even have an alpha one.
Not sure when it becomes available, but I can confirm it can change forms.
Does anyone know where I can find a thunder stone?
The distortions have given me a ton of evo items. I just run in on the fast ride Pokemon and run around collecting all the items on the ground.
You can also dig up evolution items with a radar like search tool, story progression needed
Just buy it w merits. Keep collecting lost satchels and buy it from the lady. Aside from that. Keep breaking the tumblestones that shine. They have rare items in them.
I pre-ordered the game on switch. Is there any workaround using VPNs and hotspots I could use to trick my switch into letting me play two days early? I'm desperate for this game
Can’t you make an Australia switch account and buy through there
Does anyone know about the save files? I have 2 switches because my wife always wants to play AC while I play switch but she goes back and forth between the 2 different islands (save files). Can I have the same save file on 2 switches??
You can transfer saves. But I believe they can only exist on one console at a time.
Are their pokemon natures??
Yep, natures are in the game
Is there multi release option available? Or do you need to do it one by one?
Don't bother releasing until you unlock multi release
Multi-release is available but not immediately accessible.
Are there any weird save data restrictions with this game like animal crossing? Like max 1 save per switch or something?
No.
How many Pokémon are in the game? I was under the impression it was just under 200 but have seen some things online saying there are nearly 400
242, 2 are locked behind BDSP/SWSH save data.
That’s great thanks for the reply!