Back for more…
Over three weeks ago we brought you the first entry to the Road to Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. A little later than we initially intended (due to issues with my internet) I am pleased to bring you the second episode, focusing on Pokémon Contests.
Once again this article has been written by the fantastic, close friend of mine, DefensiveBastiodon (who takes both full credit for it and once again my lovely profile.) Expect more from him in the future. Little does he know that I despise passing my ideas for article series on to others, but I can’t deny that he has does an excellent job thus far!
Road to ORAS: Pokémon Contests
The third generation of Pokémon introduced a series of mini games called “Pokémon Contests.” In these contests, a Pokémon was scored based on their condition on moves. They were held in Contest Halls scattered across Hoenn. In the show, characters would flaunt their well groomed monsters and take part in battles to show off fancy move combinations to win the hearts of the Judges. The original contests were eventually expanded in Sinnoh into Super Contests. It added three categories for the player to partake in: Visuals, Dance, and Acting.
Focusing on Hoenn, categories of the contests included Pokémon Conditions: Tough, Cute, Smart, Cool, and Beauty. You could improve the condition of a Pokémon by using Poké Blocks. Poké Blocks were created using various berries scattered across the region. Throw them in the Berry Blender and take off! The better you were about pressing the button on time, the smoother the Block would be. Poké Blocks also introduced new evolution method for Pokémon; Milotic could only be obtained by maxing out a Feebas’ Beauty condition and leveling it up. (This being after you find one of the elusive demons.) Aside from Blocks, scarves were also available to the player to boost the condition. You could receive these in Slateport City from the Pokémon Fan Club President.
The secondary portion of the contests was partially based on your results from the first round of conditioning. The more hearts you received, the higher the chance you had to be first the next round. Secondary judging focused on attacks. Different attacks had different levels of appeals from the audience. To go along with that, some of them even had secondary effects, such as lowering the appeal of other Pokémon or earning extra hearts for yourself. If you use a move that is in the wrong category, such as a Smart move in a Cool category, you’re not going to appeal to the audience well at all. This will lower your score.
There were four ranks to Pokémon Contests: Normal, Super, Hyper, and Master. The rank, of course, controlled the level of difficulty for each contest. You couldn’t move up to the next rank without collecting the ribbon from the previous rank. In Ruby and Sapphire, ranks were scattered (as previously mentioned) throughout the region; this, however, was changed in Emerald to where all four ranks were in Lilycove City.
The final feature of contests were the multiplayer options. Players could connect their copies of Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald to compete in the competitions. This was one of the big features of the third generation; the capability to play with three other players.
Seeing as Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are getting closer and closer each day, and we are seeing new Megas appear. I would personally love to be able to use different Megas in contests for a boost in appeal. (Mega Milotic being better for Beauty, as an example.) To add to that, having online multiplayer for contests would be great too! I’m pretty sure that will happen considering they were a spectacular addition to the original games. If anything, they should make the contests more like the show: allow us to use different move combinations in battles for special effects! We already have the pledge moves, but to utilize that feature with contests would be amazing. I can see it being kind of like Super Training in all honesty…. What changes would you like to see in the contests for Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire? What are your thoughts about contests being revived? Leave any comments and discuss them!
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Once again we now hand over to our readers to get discussing the hopeful comeback of Pokémon Contests and the ideas shared by DefensiveBastiodon in the article.
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I have a new argument and this has been bothering me. Yveltal is dark flying then we find out xerneas gains the new type and is better. That’s the first thing. Now there’s primal reversion. Why can Kyogre now destroy groudon??? And Kyogre has still one type. How exactly can there really be a war between them now Kyogre give one hit and groudon falls
Because everyone favors water types over ground types…..
And to be brutally fair, because the Sea is Water and The Land is Ground and that is a painful type advantage
They gave Groudon a fire typing to reflect the inner mechanisms that is the Earth that its a big ball of dirt with a fiery molten core inside
Their abilities are still currently “???” so maybe they’ll balance the game. Maybe they’ll give Primal Groudon Water Absorb or Storm Drain or something.
THAT WOULD BE SO GOOD!!!!!
Darn. It looks like my comment didn’t make it through. I was on my cellphone earlier.
Anyway, as much as I would LOVE to have a Water/Fairy Mega Milotic, remember, this is Troll Freak we’re talking about. They’ll probably make her Pure Water.
*crosses fingers for Water/Fairy though*
But usually there is a reasoning. I’m using origins as my reasoning.
May the power of Origins win through!
Or I can use my other method, inspired by YGOTAS.
‘Because shut up.’
That’s the best kind of reason. XD
Always 😀
“Spears of Rock wrapped in Magma stab out at the target! What move is this?”
Is it just me or does Groudon’s new move sound as if its a Rock move that’s also a Fire Move? (Think Freeze Dry)
It’s most likely a Ground Type move because it was super effective against Blaziken.
Well isn’t Blaziken weak against Rock?
Nope because Fighting resists Rock. Therefore, it does neutral damage to it.
Ahh I forgot about that. Guess its ground then.
Even tho some people may knock Megalutions, it really seems this was the best thing GameFreak could’ve ever done. It’s now a huge marketing tool, because there are so many Pokemon out there that can get Mega evolutions. It’s such a twist to the gameplay, yet so simplistic as pushing a button at the expense of another beneficial item. I love this new mechanic.
Exactly is also opens the competitive door for some weaker pokemon to now be used more. I love houndoom and manectric and they got well deserved megas
I 100% agree. The first ever time I saw Mega Lucario & Mega Blaziken I barfed. I almost cried. I thought 2nd stage Pokemon were getting natural evolutions with new names/dex numbers etc, and then once I read up on it and found about everything we know I’ve grown to love it. I…. like you, bless the series for doing it. Made the competitive scene so much more fun
Did my comment post? It is like lit up so just wondering? My comment about Kyogre destroying groudon because he is now fire??
I don’t think Water/Fairy Mega Milotic is that unbelievable. I mean we all hoped and prayed for Grass/Dragon Mega Sceptile and what did we get???
THAT, was more of a stretch than Milotic, LOL.
Exactly. I was like “never gonna happen. First Grass/Dragon typing on a mega evolution of a pokemon that already exists?? Nah..” And look what happened..
I’m starting the Chico’s Feebas Isn’t Ugly Foundation. Accepting donations now.
I like Feebas 🙁 More than basculin who is just Feebas’ angry sibling who was mad they didn’t get to become beautiful
…I guess beauty is on the inside for some.
Watch out For Earthen Oh wait he can’t handle the Feebas cause its water type
But use your Milotic as guard Just in case
Such immaturity! Respect Earthen and his Ground-type Pokemon for what they’re worth to Misty!
Ok I am rude XD
I want to join
You’re accepted! 😀
#BornThisWay
Im with Chico here! Feebas isn’t ugly. I love the whole thing with feebas and magikarp. Feebas is supposedly ugly then becomes milotic magikarp is supposedly weak and useless then becomes gyarados
Pokemon Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction is hypothesized to make at least $70 million dollars at the Box Office and even make $100 million! :O
Worldwide or Japan only?
I didn’t know people are still interested in Pokémon movie outside of Japan.
Worldwide. The Unova movies were huge success, especially considering the decline of anime movies!
weird since half of the unova ones sucked
– Director Kunihiko Yuyama traveled to Canada to scout out locations for the settings of this film.
– This is the first movie to have its dub title revealed before its Japanese release.
– This movie has more human antagonists than any other movie, with four.
Anyone got a minun? dang exclusives!
I don’t think Minun or Plusle are exclusives in X & Y. Are they?
Yep. Plusle is exclusive to X in route 5. Vise versa for Y
Hordes, dude.
Hvave a pokemon in the front with static and use sweet scent with another pokemon you should find it
I have X version though, arnt they exclusives?
No not in hordes you can find both
knocking out pokemon left on my list is so satisfying! XD
WAIT! THE MOVIE HAS FOUR ANTAGONISTS?!!!! DIANCIE REALLY IS WORTH AN IMMENSE AMOUNT TO #COINT!
I agree with Earthen. It seems that every Pure Type Pokémon HAS to gain a secondary type when Mega Evolving.
The only Pure Type Pokémon I can think of that keep they’re mono typing upon Mega Evolving are Absol, Kangaskhan, and Banette.
Aggron lost a type…
But only 4 pokemon gained a type when mega evolving that isn’t a lot
7 if you include Aggron losing a type, Groundon, and Zard X
Charizard wasn’t pure
Groudon doesn’t mega evolve
Aggron doesn’t lose the pure typing
O we’re talking about pure types? And Primal is kinda like a mega…just in a deteriorating kind of way.
Yes, but the rest are dual types.
I’m more saying that just because it Mega Evolves everyone thinks its type will change
and that’s getting repetitive
Because Pure type megas aren’t as cool and unique if they stay pure
Like cascoon said, only 4/30 have added a type. It’s not repetitive, quite rare tbh.
I did not realise there were 30 megas lol I thought it was like 20 XD
If we want to go into specifics it’s like 33 or something. xD So many more megas are going to be added in the future, I’m excited!
WIKSTORM WILL MAKE HIS DEBUT!!!!!!!
AH YEEEE!!!!!! Even if it’s a cameo, that’s still awesome!
Wikstrom is the only one i like
Malva mehhh
Seibold reminds me of a friend who has a striking similar appearance to and he only uses a Water Mono team when battling me just to scorn me
and Drasna mehhher
Wikstrom was my least favorite. Drasna was/is my favorite of the Kalos E4.
Agreed. She was nice and sweet. It totally is a contrast between Dragon’s fierce nature.
I didn’t care for Malva.
And Wikstrom and Siebold are okay.
Siebold is husbando(no homo)
siebold is bae?
Nah, Malva is bae, she hot, no kidding
Yeah… true. But, do the carpets match the drapes with that one? idk
I didn’t think Dragon Masters could be so sweet! Every other one is fierce and talks in a booming voice.
Yeah, except Iris.
But I was totally shocked. She even said goodbye or something like that.
Then again, I like Dragon, and I am hardly considered fierce.
Like Clair omg. Draden was nice but stern, and Iris was sweet but very strong.
I enjoyed the mini-adventure with Malva that delved into her back story. But Siebold seemed too angsty for me.
Let’s compare:
Johnny Test: TV7
Pokemon: TV7
Pokemon movie destruction level: 0-50%, a few building shattered that miraculously get fixed while a battle between Genesect and Mewtwo is going on…
Johnny Test destruction level: 100-200%, destroys whole cities and sometimes the world
Well Johnny Test was meant to be more action and comedy compared to Pokemon
Pokemon’s an emotional roller coaster!
With more life lessons and epic quotes from Mewtwo
YASSS
until movie 17 when yveltal wrecks half the world? please? i just want the ultimate battle of life and death with Xerneas and Yveltal while destroying half the world XD
Wait, that comparison is wrong. X and Y Saga is rated PG…
What if they make Mega Milotic a damn Water/Flying type an just wings for no apparent reason just because they saw it float in the air “that one time”
Hey, Palmer has a deep affection for both Rhyperior and Milotic… 😀
This makes sense since Mega Gyrados is water/flying! :O
Mega Gyarados is Water/Dark. 🙂
Oops I was thinking of regular Gyrados XO
Actually Water/Psychic seems to contrast more with Gyrados’ Dark and physical theme
Water/ Fairy, too. Then it’s strong against Mega Gyrados.
True, but Fairy is already OP, no need to add more OP-ness to its roster
I think you hate Milotic because it can sweep your ground and eventually your fighting team when it becomes water/fairy.
I want Hoenn Gym Leaders to be more engaging in the story like in BW.
Yes! They help you take out the evil team and save the day. I guess Norman is kinda instrumental and Wallace is there at the Cave of Origin.
I can’t wait for Pokemon movie #17 though! TEAM ROCKET GET THE MEDUSA GLARE TREATMENT! TT
Hey Celestial! Long time no see 😀 Still working on that book?
Yes! It’s nice to chat with you again, senpai! 😀
Team rocket needs to step their game up, they are slowly becoming irrelevant
I really cant stand them anymore. I want the generation’s evil team instead. I cant wait to see team flare!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJsUpbA-Uys Trailer.
They didn’t show Mega-Scizor. :C
dang it. the legendaries talk… But omg Xerneas is flippin majestic!
That’s because Scizor is too scary for all the fairies in the movie
SPOILER!
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Mega-Scizor is owned by one of the antagonists, the friendly people are actually the bad guys…
OMG did Klefki take them to the Keyblade Graveyard?! o_o
Mega Scizor is there. 1:12ish
Watch Mega Milotic be Water/Normal because Wynaut!
Yveltal wrecks havoc and Xerneas appears, talks telepathically with a light voice…
What she really means: “YVELTAL YOU BIT*!!! TIME FOR MOTHER NATURE TO MAKE YOU HAVE SEVERAL SEATS!”
Xerneas voiced by Morgan Freeman
English dub comes on cartoon network..
Me and my bro are excited..
sees morgan freeman in credits….
hears Xerneas Freeman.
We throw a party
if only
if only….
I was thinking Xerneas is voiced by Meryll Streep, being all motherly and kind, then Yveltl is voiced by Bon Qui Qui being all like, “Can’t y’all see I’m killin some cracker a** snitches. Rude!” Then Zygarde, voiced by Morgan Freeman, plays the voice of reason and fixes everything.
What Xerneas said at 1:21: “It’s time…”
Dialga confirmed!
TO D-D-D-D-D-DUEL!!!!!
Couldn’t help it.
xD ah YGOTAS
Cue epic sudden bass drop
Why is Milotic such a huge topic now? There’s 720 more Pokemon to talk about ya know
SHHH! IT’S MOVIE TIME, DON’T RUIN IT!!!
Because the article is about contests and milotic.
We’ve got the prism scale, no need to make Milotic so complicated anymore
I know! Pokeblocks max beauty was a BS evolution anyway.
IKR?! Like Castform! The little cutie…
If a pokémon that can change formes gets a Mega, then I’d better see a Mega Meloetta!
Castform most likely won’t get a mega 🙁 but it’s still worth talking about 😀
I enjoy it.