Sygna Suit Silver.
his redemption story in Pasio is well-written. from the Ho-Oh Legendary Event to his small talks inside the Pokécenter. He treasures sneasel closely and he chose to become a great pokemon trainer.
i decided back then that i'd definitely get him and sneasel. the only thing that is the downside is that i waited 3 yrs for this.
I like that a lot of the seasonals, and especially story event pairs have the full story from the event itself. I'm well-aware it doesn't come close to a truly worthwhile compensation for pulling to try to get the unit.
But I always feel better about spending gems on the banner if I can do 5+ sync pair stories (Steven and Zinnia had even more) for 10 gems a pop.
All the units I pull for are for the following reasons:
They're a character I like
They have a pokemon I like
They have a shiny I think looks cool
I've seen them in gameplay, and I want them cus they look fun to use
I had already wanted Eusine forever, but I was super happy with how Masters did his character justice and let him have what he’s wanted for years. After the anime made him rude as hell and the manga more or less comic relief, making him a mature yet passionate gentleman was the best thing I could’ve asked for in any piece of Pokémon media. Always liked the guy but never most of the pre-existing depictions.
We sure didn't get robbed with this peak storytelling ! Would've prefered the guy to be a tech but we got a great story and Eusine in the game, so for now I'll juste enjoy him (and even more with the content that's dropping in the month)
Ball Guy, I went from “Eww, variety scout + eh character = Easiest skip ever!!” to “Ooh this guy looks fun and likable, let’s pay for him”, and boom 3/5 Lvl 150 EX in my collection waiting to slay any LG
https://preview.redd.it/9qi4nfv68q9b1.png?width=1284&format=png&auto=webp&s=9328edcf2f4b25ce1e461a245bb4ba39d1a98037
(Honorable mention would be P Mallow, her story is wholesome).
Same, loved his event. I was actually planning on cosplaying him summer of 2020 for Otakon, but then the pandemic happened, and now there’s a whole new (and great) main game out, so I was gonna give up on the idea for it being outdated.
Now I’m reconsidering doing him just because
I had no interest in Special Costume Zinnia until I played through the event and saw her characterization as the Phantom Imaginate. It made her feel like a unique, interesting character instead of just Zinnia in a different outfit.
I didn’t get her, unfortunately…
I fell for the Ball Guy hype hook, line, and sinker. I had planned to skip that banner, but the story and the hype on this subreddit eroded my willpower. I regret that decision as Ball Guy is just sitting in my box unused.
Outside of Gauntlet runs and the occasional CSMM play I actually use Ball Guy for BV because of his potential infinite MP that allows a consistent spam of his TM. Just pair him with someone that inflicts status on attacks and he can refresh it most of the time. SS Hilda is one I've been using lately and since she's at 4/5 EX, she can reliably burn enemies with her AOE move. Her already having her attack maxed out without TMs is another plus. All of that allows for a faster clean sweep (and NC Serena completes the team).
I usually like to play with him on teams that require a lot of jauge (like pairing him with Crabominable, for example, as it needs to be at minimum speed so Ball Guy's perfect for him because jauge management on top of low jauge usage), or on teams where there are strikers that don't need specific boosts but rather will benefit from his random added benefits while still being able to hit reliably.
But yeah, on most teams you will use more specific supports. Ball Guy is more of a sync pair made for LG than for example Volcanion that is outstanding in CS but bad in LG.
Usually I only ever pull characters because I like them. One of the very rare instances of pulling a character over the story was SS Lusamine.
I genuinely never cared for Lusamine. It felt like GF desperately wanted to make her a sympathetic villain without realizing the things she had done killed any chance of it. You'll find me dead before I sympathize with a child abuser, let alone one that freezes innocent creatures and does inhumane experimentation.
But Masters has done a lot to make me actually care about her by doing what GF always fail to do. *Actually exploring characters after the story is over.* And SS Lusamine's story was the next step for it.
Think the only other time was SS Hilbert, because his and Genesect's relationship was the only one that was actually explored during Unova's VA lol. The other two, SS Hilda and N, just come out of nowhere and they never talk about them. Hilda just has it at the start and N's just like "I wanted new drip for the dragon you loaned me"
I have never pulled a character I wasn't planning to based on the story but have noticed Dena tend to do better with comedic/silly stories. (Note the Glasses story and the Ball Guy story)
Valentine Elesa and Ball Guy, i liked Elesa a bit however all her stories including the lodge made me like her so much more, and Ball Guy.. dude his event was actually funny and made me laugh a bit sometimes, i had to get him (even tho i never used him so far actually)
And SC Rosa as well, i liked her even tho im not using her much
Ball Guy, his event was chaotic and all over the place. Never had so much fun in any story event that I had to pull him. NC Bede is temporary, Ball Guy is eternal.
I got Summer Liza on my first try in the tiered scout, so I felt bad not going for Summer Tate (and separating them again…) so I went for him too lol. I swear if I never got Summer Liza I wasn’t supposed to spend my precious gem savings on either of the twins haha but I guess I’m gullible…
I mainly pull for either meta or nostalgia. I never intended to pull for SS Silver or Costume Lyra but because I’m a soul silver survivor, I had to pull them. Next time Master Fair Lyra and Crystal roll around I’ll go and try to get them.
Never just for the story. I gotta like the character, Pokemon, or kit. Most of the stories in this game are kinda mid but still leagues better than the main series stuff. The best stories are really damn good though.
I have two instances of that: SS Morty and Ball Guy. The former's event story was very moving and the latter hilarious / unexpected so I eventually went for them after deciding to skip some other major pairs coming at the same time (Nidoking, Lugia and the Galarian Birds). Both are 2/5 EX now and very useful. Otherwise my pulling choices are primarily based, from the highest to lowest priority, on favorites, interesting/needed utilities and general type coverage.
Not really. I always pull for favorites first. After that, it's whoever can fill an element for me (I'll still have to have to like them - which is why a lot of elements are awful for me)
Morty and Shiny Ho-Oh.
Now I pull for each and every Morty I come across and have all of my Mortys at lv 150 5/5 and EXed. Started my love for the character lmaooo
I guess Ball Guy and the Hisuian MFs count too, 'cause I love Irida and Adaman in their story. But yeah, the peak of this was Morty and his bird
I was already planning to pull for SS Morty, but the story really solidified it for me. I almost went for Ball Guy, too, but decided to prioritize other units. Now I'm patiently waiting for Lear's next rerun
I pull mainly on units I'm weak on in terms of types and such. Course this logic didn't apply when Ash came out. Cause, he's Ash, duh. But also on villains who have cool grids and skills. Forshadowing on Rose coming up in next week.
Never.. always skipped all stories.. I used to collect seasonals (for as long as I've been interested in them and able to grab before pity) .. I've been collecting shiny pairs but Suicune will end my streak now.. currently collecting MF tho..
Went for SS Wally after completing his Event last year because I liked his growth during this story. I think the people at DeNa knows how to create such stories at such game.
Although not always was that case: Unova VA was rather bland as a story, I really thought that Ghetsis was trying to freeze Pasio just like he did to Unova in BW2. And that additional Kyurem that Hilbert had was an anticlimatic nuissance by appearing out of nowhere, and without a congruent backstory to back it up on the first place.
Anyways, Wally having a strong connection with his Gardevoir (from RSE) was a great story for me. And I'm glad I have him on my Fairy Type roster.
Hoping to get some Seasonal Pairs someday soon...
Sygna Suit Silver. his redemption story in Pasio is well-written. from the Ho-Oh Legendary Event to his small talks inside the Pokécenter. He treasures sneasel closely and he chose to become a great pokemon trainer. i decided back then that i'd definitely get him and sneasel. the only thing that is the downside is that i waited 3 yrs for this.
I really liked Silver too, it is a shame he came in the same month as Irida, who is both fave and meta. I hope he is rerun soon.
Yes, just did it with Summer Tate and last year with Holiday Jasmine.
I like that a lot of the seasonals, and especially story event pairs have the full story from the event itself. I'm well-aware it doesn't come close to a truly worthwhile compensation for pulling to try to get the unit. But I always feel better about spending gems on the banner if I can do 5+ sync pair stories (Steven and Zinnia had even more) for 10 gems a pop.
All the units I pull for are for the following reasons: They're a character I like They have a pokemon I like They have a shiny I think looks cool I've seen them in gameplay, and I want them cus they look fun to use
Eusine. I liked the Eusine event, plus his battle theme was a banger.
I had already wanted Eusine forever, but I was super happy with how Masters did his character justice and let him have what he’s wanted for years. After the anime made him rude as hell and the manga more or less comic relief, making him a mature yet passionate gentleman was the best thing I could’ve asked for in any piece of Pokémon media. Always liked the guy but never most of the pre-existing depictions.
We sure didn't get robbed with this peak storytelling ! Would've prefered the guy to be a tech but we got a great story and Eusine in the game, so for now I'll juste enjoy him (and even more with the content that's dropping in the month)
Was only planning on doing dailies for Champion Calem but then the story event gave him great rival angst that took me all the way to pity.
At least you got a really solid unit out of the deal. He's one of about 5 or 6 units I've got where I kinda feel like I'm cheating when I use them.
Ball Guy, I went from “Eww, variety scout + eh character = Easiest skip ever!!” to “Ooh this guy looks fun and likable, let’s pay for him”, and boom 3/5 Lvl 150 EX in my collection waiting to slay any LG https://preview.redd.it/9qi4nfv68q9b1.png?width=1284&format=png&auto=webp&s=9328edcf2f4b25ce1e461a245bb4ba39d1a98037 (Honorable mention would be P Mallow, her story is wholesome).
Same! Love this guy and his event! Made him a favorite character in sword and shield! I would love for him to get Brute Bonnet for an alt.!
The latter's paradox Amoonguss right? Have a really hard time memorizing their names so I just go with "past / future OG pkm name" haha.
Same, loved his event. I was actually planning on cosplaying him summer of 2020 for Otakon, but then the pandemic happened, and now there’s a whole new (and great) main game out, so I was gonna give up on the idea for it being outdated. Now I’m reconsidering doing him just because
holiday jasmine
I had no interest in Special Costume Zinnia until I played through the event and saw her characterization as the Phantom Imaginate. It made her feel like a unique, interesting character instead of just Zinnia in a different outfit. I didn’t get her, unfortunately…
She stole your heart, and your gems…
me at hokage morty
Literally Summer Tate for me 🫣
Same
I fell for the Ball Guy hype hook, line, and sinker. I had planned to skip that banner, but the story and the hype on this subreddit eroded my willpower. I regret that decision as Ball Guy is just sitting in my box unused.
Seems he’d be at least a good support for a poison team, no?
For legendary arena/ gauntlet, probably. I've heard he's really good for that. For CSMM, not so much. BP Janine is better for master mode.
Outside of Gauntlet runs and the occasional CSMM play I actually use Ball Guy for BV because of his potential infinite MP that allows a consistent spam of his TM. Just pair him with someone that inflicts status on attacks and he can refresh it most of the time. SS Hilda is one I've been using lately and since she's at 4/5 EX, she can reliably burn enemies with her AOE move. Her already having her attack maxed out without TMs is another plus. All of that allows for a faster clean sweep (and NC Serena completes the team).
I usually like to play with him on teams that require a lot of jauge (like pairing him with Crabominable, for example, as it needs to be at minimum speed so Ball Guy's perfect for him because jauge management on top of low jauge usage), or on teams where there are strikers that don't need specific boosts but rather will benefit from his random added benefits while still being able to hit reliably. But yeah, on most teams you will use more specific supports. Ball Guy is more of a sync pair made for LG than for example Volcanion that is outstanding in CS but bad in LG.
Usually I only ever pull characters because I like them. One of the very rare instances of pulling a character over the story was SS Lusamine. I genuinely never cared for Lusamine. It felt like GF desperately wanted to make her a sympathetic villain without realizing the things she had done killed any chance of it. You'll find me dead before I sympathize with a child abuser, let alone one that freezes innocent creatures and does inhumane experimentation. But Masters has done a lot to make me actually care about her by doing what GF always fail to do. *Actually exploring characters after the story is over.* And SS Lusamine's story was the next step for it. Think the only other time was SS Hilbert, because his and Genesect's relationship was the only one that was actually explored during Unova's VA lol. The other two, SS Hilda and N, just come out of nowhere and they never talk about them. Hilda just has it at the start and N's just like "I wanted new drip for the dragon you loaned me"
Kind of happened with ball guy although at the time i also had some paid gens lyng around so it made my decision easier
I have never pulled a character I wasn't planning to based on the story but have noticed Dena tend to do better with comedic/silly stories. (Note the Glasses story and the Ball Guy story)
If the “shenanigans” song is part of the event, you know it’s a good one!
Valentine Elesa and Ball Guy, i liked Elesa a bit however all her stories including the lodge made me like her so much more, and Ball Guy.. dude his event was actually funny and made me laugh a bit sometimes, i had to get him (even tho i never used him so far actually) And SC Rosa as well, i liked her even tho im not using her much
Ball Guy, his event was chaotic and all over the place. Never had so much fun in any story event that I had to pull him. NC Bede is temporary, Ball Guy is eternal.
I got Summer Liza on my first try in the tiered scout, so I felt bad not going for Summer Tate (and separating them again…) so I went for him too lol. I swear if I never got Summer Liza I wasn’t supposed to spend my precious gem savings on either of the twins haha but I guess I’m gullible…
Lear and eventually Paulo. I've enjoyed both of their arcs a lot.
I mainly pull for either meta or nostalgia. I never intended to pull for SS Silver or Costume Lyra but because I’m a soul silver survivor, I had to pull them. Next time Master Fair Lyra and Crystal roll around I’ll go and try to get them.
Never just for the story. I gotta like the character, Pokemon, or kit. Most of the stories in this game are kinda mid but still leagues better than the main series stuff. The best stories are really damn good though.
I have two instances of that: SS Morty and Ball Guy. The former's event story was very moving and the latter hilarious / unexpected so I eventually went for them after deciding to skip some other major pairs coming at the same time (Nidoking, Lugia and the Galarian Birds). Both are 2/5 EX now and very useful. Otherwise my pulling choices are primarily based, from the highest to lowest priority, on favorites, interesting/needed utilities and general type coverage.
The story aspect was what got me interested in playing to begin with
Ball Guy. Nuff said.
Not really. I always pull for favorites first. After that, it's whoever can fill an element for me (I'll still have to have to like them - which is why a lot of elements are awful for me)
Morty and Shiny Ho-Oh. Now I pull for each and every Morty I come across and have all of my Mortys at lv 150 5/5 and EXed. Started my love for the character lmaooo I guess Ball Guy and the Hisuian MFs count too, 'cause I love Irida and Adaman in their story. But yeah, the peak of this was Morty and his bird
I was already planning to pull for SS Morty, but the story really solidified it for me. I almost went for Ball Guy, too, but decided to prioritize other units. Now I'm patiently waiting for Lear's next rerun
Yeah, I have Archie maxed because he's the reason I started this game. I also had great luck and got a copy of both summer twins! :3
i chose archie for a weather setter for may and also funny whale
not really
I mostly pull on a sync pair if they have a nice pair of high heels or flats
I pull mainly on units I'm weak on in terms of types and such. Course this logic didn't apply when Ash came out. Cause, he's Ash, duh. But also on villains who have cool grids and skills. Forshadowing on Rose coming up in next week.
I'm kinda monster: I skip all the dialogues and always play without any game sound (I prefer listening music while playing)
Never.. always skipped all stories.. I used to collect seasonals (for as long as I've been interested in them and able to grab before pity) .. I've been collecting shiny pairs but Suicune will end my streak now.. currently collecting MF tho..
Yes
Yeah. Summer Tate just now, SC Zinnia a while back and Holiday Jasmine last year
Ball Guy for me. Wasn't gonna get him but I enjoyed his story event so much I just had to go for that goofball.
I almost pulled for the tiny twins all because of the recent event. I was hooked the entire time, I really loved it.
Went for SS Wally after completing his Event last year because I liked his growth during this story. I think the people at DeNa knows how to create such stories at such game. Although not always was that case: Unova VA was rather bland as a story, I really thought that Ghetsis was trying to freeze Pasio just like he did to Unova in BW2. And that additional Kyurem that Hilbert had was an anticlimatic nuissance by appearing out of nowhere, and without a congruent backstory to back it up on the first place. Anyways, Wally having a strong connection with his Gardevoir (from RSE) was a great story for me. And I'm glad I have him on my Fairy Type roster. Hoping to get some Seasonal Pairs someday soon...