The day you’ve all been waiting for is finally here! (Aside from those of us who have to wait just a little longer.) The first stage of the release for Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire starts today, fans in the US, Japan and Australia can finally get their hands on the game after years of wishful hoping, and months of anticipation. Trainers in Europe can expect to get their mitts on the games when they release on November 28.
For those of you who have already picked up the game, we hope you are enjoying it! In this article we invite all of our readers, whether old or new to join in and discuss the games. What starter Pokémon will you/have you chosen? What are you most looking forward to in the games? How are you celebrating the release (outside of playing the games, obviously!)
Get talking in the comments! For those who don’t yet have the games, this is a free-for-all discussion. The comments will contain spoilers
So they’ve slightly adapted the Surfing to make it a bit less laborious.
Looks like I’m gonna have a Sharpedo in my party from Lilycove to Sootopolis
They should’ve had one with Lapras as well
Looking for minun taking a long time
Hmmmmm
Serebii says no minun
The pokedex says there is minun which should I trust?
Minun is definitely on Route 110 as i just caught one last night before going to sleep… it was through DexNav though so that might be it.
Do you have AS?
One of them is uncommon and one of them is rare depending on version. In Sapphire we have common plusle.
Omega Ruby but they weren’t normally version exclusives- i know one is super rare in each version though so if you have Alpha Sapphire i think you only have a 1-2% chance of finding it… im in the same boat for plusle.
Okay, I have a dilemma, should I use Ludicolo or Sharpedo (not mega) for my playthrough?
Ludicolo… always Ludicolo! Seriously it would depend on what else is in your team..?
Blaziken, Gardevoir, Manectric, Flygon, Armaldo
I’m trying to use Pokemon I’ve never used before and Sharpedo is definitely one I haven’t used
Either of those works in this team since there is no type crossovers and both provide coverage you need so both would be good. I love Ludicolo but if you have never used a Sharpedo then i say go for it! Its always fun to use pokemon you have never used before.
Yeah, I always make sure I have no type crossovers (cause waste) and try and have dual types (Damn you Manectric)
I mean Gardevoir can learn E.Ball so still have one grass move
Sharpedo just means 4 attackers, 2 sp.attackers, but I think I’ll use Sharpedo, to match Archie’s 😉
I recommend Ludicolo because it’s awesome. However a Sharpedo can Surf you through the water much faster. And we all know Hoenn has too much water!
One of the main reasons as to why I want Sharpedo instead of Ludicolo. Also because I’ve never used Sharpedo and have with Ludicolo
Ludicolo can learn Surf, though
Im back and rested up! Ready to power on through :DD
Just woke up, and I’m ready to keep looking for Skarmory’s via DexNav!
Looks like the eon flute has made Fly as an hm pretty redundant…at least in the postgame. That’s good, I’ve replayed the games so many times I was running out of pokemon to raise as a party member but also as a flyer. Seriously, Fearow was up next, lol.
Question. Salamence or Altaria? I’ve never used a Salamence on a playthrough, but that Dragon/Fairy typing is so damn tempting T_T
Personally, I would go with Altaria. That Dragon Fairy typing will take you places. I can’t wait to play OR because I plan to have it on my team.
Thnx for the opinion 😀
Altaria is a great choice this gen
Hope you get the games soon! They’re extremely fun 😀
Actually, I already have the games. Just chose to play through AS first, since Sapphire was my first pokemon game. 😀
Ohh, my bad haha xD
Does anyone know where do you get the prism scale?
I don’t know if the prism scale exists in ORAS seeing as how you have to evolve Feebas the original way
But in the trailers, didn’t they show it evolving with the prism scale?
No idea, haha
The prism scale doesn’t exist in ORAS to my knowledge.
But in X&Y you can just get it from the waterfall in Couriway, on the square tile. If it isn’t there, just wait the next day, because it is random.
Time to fight May under the Bridge ;-;
No wrecks plz
Ah, the evil battle that shattered many childhood dreams…
I got shrekt time #1 because my Grovyle missed Rock Tomb.
When do we learn about horde battles?
When the guy in Lavaridge tells you about Sweet Scent, and gives you his Honey because he doesn’t need it anymore.
lel i got a honey from a random zigzagoon i caught 😛
Forgot Mawilite was in Verdenturf, I was just training and forgot there was a flower patch where you could go beyond the fence and there it was.
my body is sore….
Playing to 3am….
Has anyone else noticed that critical hit’s seem to be doing x2 damage again?
i thought that’s what critical hits are supposed to do
In XY it was changed to be x1.5.
I have. I think they are.
It does seem to be that way… wonder what thats going to mean for XY compatibility when battling??
I don’t think they should be compatible… there are many differences, there would be too many unfair advantages (ex: critical hits would do more damage if you are playing ORAS)
I heard you will fight with XY rules.
Similar to HGSS fighting DPPt
Team/Location/Hours Played:
Skarmory Lv 28
Numel Lv 28
Gallade Lv 29
Grovyle Lv 31
Route 113 with 10 hours 55 minutes
Status update
Swampert: 38
Hariyama: 34
Aron: 27
Trapinch:21
Machoke: 28
Route 111 with 20 Hours and 46 Minutes
I’m rocking a measly 4:30…
Marshtomp “Toggle” lv.34
Swellow “Swoop” lv.34
Metang lv.31
3 Linoones lv.28,28,30
Lavaridge Town with 14:40 time
Just managed to snag a Lvl: 21 Electrike with 3 IV’s of 31 with Headbutt and Static :DD HASTY nature too 😀
I know this has been said like 10000x but
ORAS IS SO GOOD DAMMIT
I mean, the most amazing thing is that the old graphics of the route are on the bottom of the screen. FIJKNDSIOAKJFNOPL
did u ever catch a Barboach?
I’m not at that part yet. Heading to Mauville right now. Heading back to catch Aron, then Barboach.
*Mauville Autocorrect -_-
Has anyone gone to trick house yet? I might go there to train for a little bit.
Heading for it as i type ;D
I have once the music is awesome
I’m going there second LP where I’ll be SRing for a shiny starter.
i did briefly but left quickly due to a severe absence of cut
Heartless the Sableye is a monster… just wait till he Mega Evolves!!!
Crap, i think my Tinnitus is getting worse
feels like a microwave humming in me head!
Why am I not finding any pokemon in granite cave?
because you’re in (i’m assuming) the first floor
all the good n sexy stuff is up the sandy slope after you picked up a mach bike in Mauville
Nope I am at the very bottom floor and no pokemon are being found
the mural room?
I went upnsandy slope and went down some stairs and then I went down more stairs
Let me think…….. did you find the Steelixite room?
Cause i think that’s where i caught my Aron
Yup
I am biking and running and a single wild battle
but is your dexnav detecting Pokemon in the vicinity?
who knows maybe you’re holding a repealing item
Nothing this cave is desolated
then i dunno then either dig your ass out of there and try again
Can someone tell me where to find the bike shop?
Found it… I think.
It’s in Mauville, got left from where you saw Wally when you first entered, and go up until you see the bike shop
OH NO! I meant go right!
Love a good double evolution.. thats Swellow and Linoone done 😀
@EarthenWarrior Is there a certain floor in the Granite Cave that you need to be on to find Aron?
I don’t know!!!!!!!!!! O_0
I just got lost like i normally do and just found this little guy underfoot
Ooo that reminds me i gotta face Norman that weird guy who keeps saying he’s my Father
Literally right as you posted that comment I caught one.
Another job well done
Holy Balls a Skarmory with Stealth Rock
and its female too, nonetheless
LUCKY!!!
ehhh i got a box full of SR Skarmorys in bank
I don’t have bank…
Which reminds me, do you still have that Unburden Swirlix?
i think i only have like 1 left and need to mass breed
they sell good
might breed meself a Adamant one
Even though I love Aron, my team has a HUGE Grass weakness, and I think that I might actually use a Magcargo instead. Because the Fire takes care of the Grass weakness, but that leaves a Flying weakness which is taken care of by Magcargo’s Rock typing.
May I suggest a flying type as well?
Altaria >:D
Altaria.