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So Treecko, he’s gotta be so Treecko! Pokemon Go #23

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WitchSharkadder · 23/02/2019 18:07

Apologies for the Sinita reference but it was stuck in my head and it is Treecko CD coming up! Grin

Welcome!

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Reaa · 04/03/2019 12:35

GallicosCats I gave up on the 5 great curve balls, kept getting to 4 then loosing the streak.

GallicosCats · 04/03/2019 12:11

bigchris I hear you...I am currently trying hard to get the 5 great curveball throws in a row thing, when I'd be lucky to manage 3. Wailmers, Slowpokes, Mr Mimes, and make sure you wait until the circle shrinks to its second smallest before throwing and hitting a bullseye. Easy! not

Soubriquet · 04/03/2019 11:03

Finally got my milotic!

Also evolved my skorupi so I’m happy today

So Treecko, he’s gotta be so Treecko! Pokemon Go #23
So Treecko, he’s gotta be so Treecko! Pokemon Go #23
bigchris · 04/03/2019 06:48

So I throw a normal ball with a big circle ? Wish one of you could do it for me Grin

DoctorTwo · 04/03/2019 05:44

I know that the higher the CP the stronger the beast, but I've no idea how to find out thier levels

Hi @Heulog, most of us use an app called Pokegenie which uses a screenshot of your critter to calculate its IV and level and hence its potential in battle. CP can be changed, IV cannot and is more important.

We love this game for different reasons: I know parents who use it to get exercise into their kids, there are those who play because they remember the original 90s tv show, and I am the latter. Plus it's fun, and you get looked at funny when you tell grown ups you're playing PoGo. :o

goldengummybear · 04/03/2019 00:44

BigChris - level 5 raids. The circle is very bi

Otherwise look out for Mr Mime and Wailmer

pottypotamus · 03/03/2019 23:59

Hi @Bimblepops
No worries, let me know a convenient time for you.

Bimblepops · 03/03/2019 23:25

Haven’t had the chance to do much catching or raiding over the past few days, but got a Registeel in my weekly research reward today, so I’m happy!

@pottypotamus - so sorry I haven’t replied, it’s been a busy weekend.

I can go Ultra with Poketwoboys the next time they open their gift from me. I can also trigger Ultra with Dashiy2018 when I open the gift.

Perhaps we could try to co-ordinate for next week? I’d love to be able to pop an egg on, as it would push me up to Level 38!

BaronessBomburst · 03/03/2019 22:56

Or a ladyba, or a ponyta. Anything with a big circle. Count them down before you throw and don't use a razzberry so there's more chance the Pokémon breaks out.
I actually got my 5 great throws in a row on a miltank. I kept her and called her Gertrude.

WitchSharkadder · 03/03/2019 22:16

Mr. Mimes, BigChris.

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bigchris · 03/03/2019 21:24

Has anyone got any top tips in getting three great throws in a row ?

PickAChew · 03/03/2019 16:34

Well, in the past few days, both boys have caught shiny pidgey and Ds2 caught shiny murkrow.

No shinies for me, as always. My most recent non event shiny was a magikarp, over 6 months ago.

BaronessBomburst · 03/03/2019 09:16

Nice stats!
better than mine

Reaa · 02/03/2019 23:12

My latest

So Treecko, he’s gotta be so Treecko! Pokemon Go #23
BaronessBomburst · 02/03/2019 21:43

Make him wait pottypotamus, make him wait. Wink

Heulog · 02/03/2019 19:58

Thank you @WitchSharkadder we've done some eggs, I loved that it encouraged my 8yr old to not mind us walking the long way to the shops. I know that the higher the CP the stronger the beast, but I've no idea how to find out thier levels (unless they match trainer level?). Because of stalking this thread I've managed to find a smeargle 👍

pottypotamus · 02/03/2019 19:15

I've got this guy waiting for me but he's a bugger to catch and I've run out of ultra balls and razz berries Sad

So Treecko, he’s gotta be so Treecko! Pokemon Go #23
WitchSharkadder · 02/03/2019 19:08

Welcome, @Heulog.

What DoctorTwo said is absolutely right, there’s no right or wrong way to play the game and if you just want to ‘catch em all’ then go for it.

However, if you want to fill your dex then you might need to know a bit about eggs and raids as some Pokemon are exclusive to those methods.

So, eggs are simple, go to your Pokemon screen and swipe right. Eggs you’ve collected from stops will be there (you can also get eggs via gifts from friends) pop an egg in an incubator and when you’ve walked the set distance it will hatch a mon.

Raids happen at gyms, some raids are easily achievable alone some require a group of people. Click on the gym when the raid is in progress, use a pass and tap like your life depends on it. If you win you get a chance at catching the boss. There is more to it than that, such as having the best counters etc, but if you start with 1 & 2 star raids to get the hang of it there’s no need to worry about that yet.

IVs are the Pokemon’s ‘DNA’. To find out the IV of individual mons you need Pokegenie or a similar third party app. The app will do all the calculating for you, most people consider anything below around 90% IV to be a bit pants. But again, that depends on the player and for the more useless Pokemon it’s largely irrelevant anyway. Your not going to use a Spinda in battle whether it’s 100% IV or not! Nice to have though Smile

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MrsFoxPlus4 · 02/03/2019 19:01

My husband wanted to pick up some beers I wanted to get a Diagla lol 3 balls, only fainted 7 Pokemon

So Treecko, he’s gotta be so Treecko! Pokemon Go #23
DoctorTwo · 02/03/2019 18:47

I visit pokestops when I remember. Never been in a gym. Just enjoy catching them.

I have several of some none of others.

But I just don't get any of it 😳

Hi and welcome to the thread FunkyBarnYardBroom. If there is anything to 'get' about the game I am yet to find it. :o According to the tag line of the tv show you're playing the game correctly. Having said that, there is no wrong way to play, neither is there a right way, every player plays their own way. I use the game as a form of exercise, especially on the days when it's pissing down and I can't be arsed otherwise.

SneakyGremlins · 02/03/2019 18:44
Grin

Wonder what I'll get

BaronessBomburst · 02/03/2019 18:39

Thank you for that autocorrect. Confused
Regice
Regirock
Registeel

BaronessBomburst · 02/03/2019 18:38

They've added receive, regirock, and registers.

dillite · 02/03/2019 18:33

My weekly reward was a Ho-oh which I am very happy with as it's a new one to my dex. It was nice not getting yet another suicune.

Heulog · 02/03/2019 18:25

@FunkyBarnYardBroom can I join the beginners club too? I've been playing on/off with my dc since the very launch but feel I'm missing out on a big part of the game by not understanding IV's/raids/eggs and friend situations. Doesn't help that we live in a less populated area. I'm just going to stick this here so I can lurk and learn a thing or three 😊