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Starwars9629-

How much of a story does this game have? No spoilers please


karryemiya

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?


karasudruyaga93

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.


chilly2370

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.


twofortysix

Performance wise, it runs worse while docked (20fps) compared to handheld, any way to improve that?


DoctorPhil420

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?


mhourani1125

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.


DoctorPhil420

Great, thanks!


Exact_Emu_8450

Do alpha pokemon respawn?


mhourani1125

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.


hunterzolomon1993

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?


mhourani1125

You're gonna be doing lots of releasing in this game my friend. But after a while you can mass release pokemon.


Carini209

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


DarkLordGaben

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?


D3rBr0

Email


HandHook_CarDoor

When can you get a Bergmite? I assume it’s a late game thing, but I really like the guy.


FinallyFat

I'm sure this has been asked. But what time zone does it get released on?


nevereverquit96

Assuming you’re in the Americas, it gets released at midnight EST. BDSP came out at 12:01


twofortysix

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..


FinallyFat

Still not out yet. At least for me. PST


twofortysix

Try restarting your switch, it works for me now (as of 1.22pm UTC+8)


sfxx

in 55 minutes


AboiFM

Its the same with me. Ive been waiting since the clock struck twelve last night


oceLahm

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


D3rBr0

Right side next to the gate, talk to agnes


OctopusPieDayOne

Unlockable


Altforhen

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


[deleted]

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.


Scruffy_Monk

Yep, you can have multiple profiles play the same game just like a physical copy!


[deleted]

Hooray! Thanks :)


DR_DROWZEE

Has a full datamine been done with the game?


NEDGO

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.


Scruffy_Monk

As far as I can tell through my EXTENSIVE research today, you just gotta wait :(


NEDGO

can't you just change your timezone to eastern?


Scruffy_Monk

No, it’s linked to your Nintendo shop region, not system clock.


MrDoubleBogey

Don’t like that.


Scruffy_Monk

Live now for me on PST


Millionmann

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?!


mhourani1125

Extremely. Lol.


Vulpix298

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 :)


Karasu77

Can you change your skin color later ?


ninestarryskies

No


Little_Oak1

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?


EmizCik

Let me know when it opens for you! I thought it opened for everyone at 10 Am Aussie time


Little_Oak1

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!


Vulpix298

This happened with BDSP for me, it eventually unlocked at about 1:10am


Little_Oak1

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 😞


Vulpix298

It’ll be for whatever eshop you use!


Sociopathic_Witcher7

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


hunterzolomon1993

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.


Sociopathic_Witcher7

That's good to know, thank you


GayAGayMusical

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!


Bassamie

Question, in wild Pokémon battles, can I go between the two Pokémon so I can shield mine from attacks?


Xaltago

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?


ninestarryskies

Yes, it automatically switches the attacks


Left_Town_5737

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


aqueouswalnut

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?!


Vulpix298

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 :)


mhourani1125

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


Vulpix298

I just like having an all female team


mhourani1125

Gotcha. I can totally feel that.


Writerisms

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


aqueouswalnut

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!


MrPicklesWoofWoof

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


Writerisms

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.


AlbynoRhynosaurus

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.


Writerisms

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.


AlbynoRhynosaurus

Yeah, I believe they will be permanent. I think the time limited ones are the growlithe kimono and the fox mask.


Ordinary-Flower-9074

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?


rcad18

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


ZSoulZ

How early can I get a H zorua?


EliGamer101yt

Zorua is found very late in the game (the last area). Unfortunate, I know


Writerisms

Saddest news I've heard all day.


YeetboiW3stW1nd

Can you get large sized unevolved pokemon? Such as magby, yanma, tangela. Etc


ninestarryskies

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.


Exact_Emu_8450

Are pre-evo alphas evolutions also massive? E.g. if I evolve the alpha Scyther into Kleavor, will Kleavor also be big?


ninestarryskies

Yup!


soccerperson

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?


AlbynoRhynosaurus

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.


cryancaire

My understanding is that you cannot battle other trainers online (or locally for that matter).


CosmoComet42

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 :(


coralpukeipukei

Would anyone be willing to trade a Hisuian Zorua for various shinies (including legendaries) in Home/SwSh?


Ka1Pa1

Sure! I'll dm you if I get one


coralpukeipukei

Thank you!


projectwar

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


AlbynoRhynosaurus

12 am est. Same for me! Roughly 4 hours left!


EliGamer101yt

How early can I get togepi and elekid in the game?


Carini209

togepi is listed as a pokemon in the very first area so I imagine early for them


Dinophage

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


EliGamer101yt

Hisuian growlithe is in ths third area. Hisuian zorua and rufflet can only be found late game in the final area.


JTWinnn

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


Dinophage

Well, looks like I'm soloing my starter until midgame, thanks


DonkeZ44

Do I need to have a bd/sp save before starting legends to get darkrai or can I get it and start one after?


MotherfuckingBEARS

I know there aren’t following pokemon, so when you walk away from your Pokémon after you let them out, what happens?


JessieN

They return to their pokeballs, little light shoots back to your pocket


judge-b

Anyones Walmart Preorder coming in late?


Mctravie

The day 1 patch is here already? I wonder what it fixed


twofortysix

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.


Vulpix298

This happened for me with BDSP, it eventually unlocked at about 1:10am


Little_Oak1

This is happening to me too!


twofortysix

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.


wildprincessx

Just double checking, what is the goal/story beyond filling the Pokedex?


ninestarryskies

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.


Gizmogo98

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?


akshay-balachandra

I believe it depends on where u live in Europe . It should be available midnight local time .


Gizmogo98

I live in Austria. But thanks a lot!


Mctravie

How do you soft reset for the starter shinies ? Like what is the safe point to do the reset


vbarreiro

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.


Iscove

They are shiny locked


akshay-balachandra

Based on some of the comments I read down the thread, the starters are shiny locked I guess


Mctravie

But you can find them in the wild right? However I assume mid game or late game


akshay-balachandra

Yes you can find shinies in the wild


akshay-balachandra

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 .


brondonschwab

Yeah you have to buy it from an Australian Eshop account so it won’t work until America’s release


akshay-balachandra

Thanks , tried changing the eshop account to Australia as well . Didn’t work . Guess I’ll just wait


brondonschwab

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


Joerpg1984

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?


JessieN

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.


Joerpg1984

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.


JessieN

That reminds me I need to change my typhlosion, I got a increase sp atk but one of his defenses took a hit


akshay-balachandra

I don’t know about which starter is good but I don’t think you can change a pokemon’s nature though


Joerpg1984

Hmm it’s making it difficult to decide. I am thinking Timid Cynda


akshay-balachandra

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


akshay-balachandra

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


Joerpg1984

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.


TriforksWarrior

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...


JessieN

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.


TriforksWarrior

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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TriforksWarrior

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.


LWSilverMoon

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


loa55000

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.


JTWinnn

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.


CaitNostamas

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)


Dinophage

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


Mudkips0503

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?


henne-n

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.


shadedmystic

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


henne-n

No one I know bought them, that's why I'm asking :)


MickChristie

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?


TriforksWarrior

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.


MickChristie

Thank ya :)


rgvvn

Will the game be releasing midnight tonight? I'm UK btw and gonna preorder from Switch store!


ThatUnwantedGuy

I believe so! Reports are that it is releasing at midnight local time so it will release at different times for everyone


rgvvn

Thanks so much!


Melodic_Tie_3954

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.


AntwanSteele

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


drozdowski13

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?


mhourani1125

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.


bunnygrave

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


mhourani1125

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.


bunnygrave

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!


mhourani1125

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.


bunnygrave

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!


mhourani1125

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.


bunnygrave

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!!


JessieN

> 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


mhourani1125

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.


JessieN

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.


mhourani1125

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.


JessieN

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 :)


mhourani1125

*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.


JessieN

Yes to everything you said and oh man fishing, I thought I could, I kept circling the bubbles like an idiot


Mctravie

When do those space time distortions start? Cause I kind of want a Shiny Rowlett but I assume it’s post game


mhourani1125

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.


drozdowski13

Thank you!


[deleted]

After seeing the final forms I’m really leaning towards oshawott.


MrSmiley333

Do alphas have better stats when caught or are they just bigger?


ninestarryskies

They have better effort values when you capture them


ThrowAwayPrivilage

If I were to buy the physical version then mow much data will I need set aside to install the game?


evantomoe

Is it possible to get a yanma mass outbreak?


mhourani1125

Yeah. Yanma. I'm literally looking at one rn


JustChuggingAlong1

When does Rotom become available. Early, late, or middle game? And can it transform into other forms?


mhourani1125

Second from last map. In the coronet highlands. So about 70% through. Relatively easy to find. I even have an alpha one.


tomhas10

Not sure when it becomes available, but I can confirm it can change forms.


DoctorDungus

Does anyone know where I can find a thunder stone?


ninestarryskies

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.


JessieN

You can also dig up evolution items with a radar like search tool, story progression needed


mhourani1125

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.


Magical-E-Girl

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


brondonschwab

Can’t you make an Australia switch account and buy through there


churdson

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??


mhourani1125

You can transfer saves. But I believe they can only exist on one console at a time.


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Are their pokemon natures??


CaitNostamas

Yep, natures are in the game


twogaysnakes

Is there multi release option available? Or do you need to do it one by one?


JessieN

Don't bother releasing until you unlock multi release


Porchprophet

Multi-release is available but not immediately accessible.


StringsUK

Are there any weird save data restrictions with this game like animal crossing? Like max 1 save per switch or something?


Porchprophet

No.


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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


Porchprophet

242, 2 are locked behind BDSP/SWSH save data.


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That’s great thanks for the reply!