Favorite Feature in Pokémon

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Dicie’s Article

Hello everybody, Dicie here, with my very first article here on Pokejungle! Now, you might be wondering why I’m writing an article for Pokejungle at this time, and that is because I was chosen to be placed on trial for a potential full-time position here at Pokejungle. Basically, if I get approved, I will be able to provide extensive content for you guys on a regular basis, which I am greatly looking foward to! Anyways, without further ado, let’s get into my favorite aspect of Pokemon…

Pokemon-Amie!

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You might be wondering why out of all the extraordinary elements the Pokemon series has introduced during its run, I chose Pokemon-Amie as my favorite. Well, I’ve been playing Pokemon for a good 8 years, and I’m an avid watcher of the anime as well. I’ve always noticed that Ash has been really close with his Pokemon, Pikachu especially, and I always wanted to have that kind of bond with my Pokemon. From my very first Pokemon game, which was Sapphire, up to Black 2, I’ve loved the Pokemon series with all of my heart, but I’ve never felt really close to either one of my Pokemon. Although I had the ability to nickname my Pokemon and customize their movesets, I wanted a true partner, like Ash had.

Then, Generation VI was revealed alongside Pokemon X and Pokemon Y, and Pokemon-Amie was introduced as well. When I petted a Dedenne for the first time, I thought back at the times Ash and his Pikachu played with each other. Seeing it giggle and seeing the little hearts above it head made me feel like I truly had a bond with it, because it made it seem like it was my true partner. When I fed my Dedenne for the first time, I felt like I was truly responsible for it, and how I treated it would affect how it does in battle, which brings me to my next point. The more I petted my Dedenne and fed it, I noticed some positive changes in battle. I would be in a situation where Dedenne was my last Pokemon and it was up against a very tough opponent. As I am about to strike, I know the opposing Pokemon is faster than me, but then I see–“Dedenne read Dicie’s mind and avoided the move!” That is when I knew that Pokemon-Amie was my favorite feature. It felt like I was in Ash’s shoes; I tightened a bond with my Dedenne after playing with it and caring for it for an extended period of time. I also felt like I was truly one with the Pokemon when I saw “Dedenne and Dicie are breathing in perfect sync with one another!” It made me feel accomplished as a trainer and it made me feel like that Pokemon truly belonged to me.

What is your guys’ favorite aspect of Pokemon that has been introduced so far? Leave a comment letting us know!

Dicie

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TCMets’ Article

From the Battle Frontier to walking with your partners, GameFreak has brought about many awesome features to the Pokémon main games. We all have our favorites, and mine is without a doubt the Player Search System (PSS) introduced in the most recent titles Pokémon X and Y. As everyone who owns one of these games knows (And if you don’t, seriously go get it!), the PSS serves a variety of functions. At its core, it allows us to interact with friends and passersby in real time in a way we never could before. However, it also serves many more roles. The PSS is home to the Global Trade Station (GTS), Battle Spot, O-Powers, Game Sync, and the addicting Wonder Trade.

Having all of these features in one place on the bottom screen leads to one main thing…convenience. Never before have we had this type of luxury. Want to be disappointed with impossible trades on GTS? You don’t have to go to a Pokémon Center or GTS building to do so. Instead just tap the GTS button! Want to bother a friend who’s breeding and challenge them to a battle?  No need to go to a Union room. Instead, just tap your friend’s icon and send the request! Joking aside, the big thing I’m getting at here is convenience. We can engage in competitive battles on Battle Spot, trade for Pokémon on GTS, use O-Powers that have different timed bonuses to help in our adventure, and so much more all from the bottom screen.

But what’s the biggest reason I love the PSS? Shout outs…I love getting to type Altaria mating calls for random strangers to see…no I’m just kidding. The biggest reason I love the PSS is a personal one. I didn’t have many friends growing up that played Pokémon, and the ones I did have stopped playing. The PSS has provided an interaction in which I’ve longed for now, an easy way to battle with real people.

So with that said, what’s your favorite feature GameFreak has ever introduced? Tell me below!

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553 thoughts on “Favorite Feature in Pokémon”

  1. My favorite feature (if you consider it a feature) is interactable pokemon. I love coming across pokemon floating around in the overworld like Sudowoodo and Drifloon :3 It’s a shame they pretty much did away with that in X&Y. All we got was Snorlax..

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  3. This is fantastic just fantastic!
    Good work Dicie and TC!

    I enjoy the little things in life, so my favorite new feature is that PokeBalls can be passed down now. Forever have I dreamed of breeding Pokemon that were in certain PokeBalls!

    Now if only they could take it further and have the male Pokemon and Ditto pass down the PokeBalls, and make Master Balls and Cherish Balls passable as well; but beggers can’t be choosers. Maybe next generation. 🙂

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  4. I need a zubat/swoobat/natu, or something with Giga Drain egg move for
    Pokemon X/Y. I give you Zygarde lv.70. My name:Billy Friend
    code:1607-3720-6568

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  5. I tried redeeming my diancie code….
    Instead I get an error saying that I can’t connect to the server for authentication of codes due to ongoing maintenance. Please wait awhile, and then try again

    Help??
    Why is this?

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  7. If I had to pick my favorite feature in the games… It would have to be Pokemon Amie as well. There just hasn’t been anything like it before, and I love the benefits of.
    Also, I was looking through Serebii’s past articles and I saw the prepaid card. When I first saw it, it was only a glance, but now that I’ve gotten a good look at I noticed something…

    Milotic and its prevolution seem to be making A LOT of appearances lately. It could be nothing, or it could be yet another hit at Mega Milotic 😀 What do you guys think?

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  9. My favourite feature will always be the PSS. You can battle/trade anyone in seconds, compared to previous gens where you needed their FC. I’m sure Soaring and Super Secret Bases will be amazing too, but the PSS will always be at the top in my eyes; for how it has connected the Pokémon community even further, and has made battling a lot more accessible which I’m sure encouraged many to get into competitive also.

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  10. The giveaway is officially closed. Those entered are TBDizMcFly, GoomyForever, Gentelman of Mata Nui, Absol-utely, EarthenWarrior, zeldaoreonerd, Dicie, and SpookiRioluALPHA.
    If I am missing anyone, please tell me. The winners will be decided later today.

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  11. My favorite aspect of pokemon?
    … 😐 ‘-‘ 😐 .-. …
    Ummmmmm…
    ._.
    There have been so many changes over the years that I have loved.
    Battling is a cool one (lol that’s the basis you dingus PM)
    Mega Evolution was a nice one (Although M Swampert looks like it may break it’s back)
    Subpar Training and Amie, along with other PSS features were pretty nifty.
    Double and Triple Battles (and to a lesser extent, Rotation) were interesting.
    Ooh, TM’s being reteachable. Yes plz, so gud
    Customization was nice.
    Um, version differences were pretty dandy. Like routes and towns in BW and BW2.
    I really don’t know, I like how it comes together to make pokemom as great as it is.
    Oh, and happy belated birthday Dicie, what a nice article for the occasion.
    Oh, and TC too, meh.
    Jk good job guise 🙂

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  13. Well my brain is definitely hard wired with Pokemon/Videogames
    Last night I dreamt of 4 new Megas
    Mega Snorlax: Looked taller thinner with green splotches, Said it’s ability was lethargic
    Mega Rattata (weird) it looked pitch black and demonic with tons of tail hair
    Mega Flygon looked like a Egyptian dragonfly would’ve been awesome but it was Electric/Dragon (I learned I rage in my own dreams)
    And finally the strangest was a Mega Florges
    This one turned into a female human with a cybornetic face that can graft new faces for evil disguises
    I do not know how my effed up brain managed to pull this off

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  15. The Giveaway winners have been decided using a random number generator:

    1st Place: SpookiRioluALPHA

    2nd Place: GoomyForever

    3rd Place: TBDizMcFly017

    4th Place: EarthenWarrior

    5th Place: Absol-utely

    If you are one of these people, I will be around at 6 PM EST to give you your prize.

    Here are the prizes:

    1st Place winner will get: 2 of the 3 Shiny Legendaries of their choice, 3 Legendaries, and 3 Shinies.

    2nd Place winner will get: The Shiny Legendary that the 1st Place winner did not choose, 2 Legendaries, and 3 Shinies.

    3rd Place winner will get: 2 Legendaries and 3 Shinies.

    4th Place winner will get: 2 Shinies

    5th Place winner will get: The remaining 2 Shinies

    I will provide a list of the Shinies/Legendaries once I have my 3DS, and am ready to trade! Thanks for entering!

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  18. I give up on trying to find this Secret Mission xD
    I have played the demo so many times today and have yet to get it. Whatever, it’s not even important xD

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  19. When Kalos came out, we complained about town names having no theme, but now I learned that they are named after ingredients used in fragrances.

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  23. I am declaring this…. SPOOKY WEEK!

    Each day I will post something cryptic and scary related to Pokemon!

    Day 2.. Tuesday (I forgot to post this monday)

    It was dark. Around midnight perhaps? Me and my pokemon were tired from the long journey here at Dendemille Town. I walked through the gate and felt the harsh cold. I figured that it was just the combination of windmills and just the fact that this part of Kalos was cold in general. I walked down the foggy street. No one was in sight yet,I felt something was wrong. Then a figure appeared before me. I couldn’t make it out, but it was singing. The sounds filled me with a sense of dread and despair. I didn’t move. My legs wouldn’t let me. It was closer now. I could now hear it clearly. Its cry sounded almost like human speech. I thought I could hear, “Those who seek eternal sleep, listen here, listen well. For Gourgeist will sing you a lullaby.”. I now knew this figure was a Gourgeist. I had to leave. But before I could even take a step, I was lifted in the air. The gourgeist had picked me up off the ground. I only struggled. I grew weaker, but still struggled the best I could trying to escape. The more I moved though, It seemed to sing more joyfully. I was cold. I had barely any feeling left. Until it’s hair-like arms knocked a pokeball off my belt. It opened and my Lucario bursted out. It seemed to react instantly as it shot a dragon pulse out at the Gourgeist. I woke up in a pokemon center. Nurse Joy told me I was dragged in by my Lucario. Though I was fine afterwards, The song still rings in my head.

    “Those who seek eternal sleep, listen here, listen well. For Gourgeist will sing you a lullaby.”

    TL;DR:
    I got attacked by a Gourgeist

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  25. I’ll post something scary!

    One day, Pokémon wil end. No games will be made anymore. And a whole new generation grows up without ever knowing Pokémon.

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