Mimikyu’s Z-Move Revealed + Second Chance Cap Pikachu!

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The official Japanese Pokémon channel on YouTube has uploaded a video of Mimikyu’s new Z-Move which is exclusive the upcoming games Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It is accessible with a new Mimikyu Z-Crystal and powers up the move Play Rough to become Let’s Snuggle Forever.

In addition, Japanese and North American players can get the original-style Cap Pikachu with code PIKACHUM20 until November 23rd! This works even if you received a different Cap Pikachu during the previous event!

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  1. I am SO pissed right now. I got my brand-new Poke Ball New 2DS nine days ago and last night, the cameras suddenly stopped and / or are only partially working.

    Scanning QR codes in SunMoon? Works for now.
    Yo-Kai Cam (inner and outer cameras)? Neither work.
    Yo-Kai QR code scanner? Doesn’t work anymore.
    Camera app? Outer cameras don’t work, and freeze up the system. Sometimes it won’t let me view pics I’ve taken.

    I don’t save many pictures at all, and no videos. All but one of my big games are on cartridges, so it’s not a storage issue.

    No one has held this machine except me. Never been left in a non climate-controlled room, no drops, no spills. My hand to its case, that’s it. I did a full system transfer from my worn-out Crimson Red 2DS. I would just transfer this system to my old Crystal Red 2DS, but you can’t go from old to new.

    I’m going to call Nintendo but I am just really sad / disappointed / mad right now and I wanted to vent to some people who’d understand. Also, has anyone here had a similar problem?

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    • I totally feel your frustration. You’ve just purchased a brand new item (2DS) and you’re really excited to use it. Being new you expect nothing less than optimal performance.
      Then all of a sudden you start having issues that should never happen.
      Ok my advice is check the 2DS is there any external or internal “accidental damage”.
      If you have no responsibility (which im sure you dont) basically this way they cant blame you. Do you have any warranty?
      If yes, activate it by contacting the warranty provider.
      Call Nintendo or preferably the retailer you purchased it from and directly express your disappointment and expectation of immediate action/replacement of the 2DS.
      A good tip is to not go completely beserk, say to them as a professional organisation you expect an immediate response, you feel extremely disappointed in receiving an item that is faulty etc
      And get your 2ds replaced (assuming its broken and cant be tweaked)
      Good luck.
      Any advice needed ask away :]

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      • I won’t go berserk on anyone, but I might cry.

        I didn’t purchase the $20 warranty at Gamestop because all my stuff is on there and if I just handed it over, I (probably) wouldn’t be able to do a system transfer. I can check and see if there’s a two-week warranty because it’s been only nine days.

        There may be a way to do a system transfer if Nintendo can back everything up while I get a new system if I get it replaced.

        It *is* under warranty by Nintendo for a year, and I didn’t do anything to it, so I can send it in for repairs.

        Fortunately, I have another 2DS to play USUM on, but no Pokemon Bank, etc. I can evacuate all my Pokemon to cartridges in the meantime.

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        • Oh yes at least you have another 2DS that can cover you.
          Yes check for the warranty first see what your rights are and worst case scenario just transfer your mons to the cartidges.
          Don’t worry you’ll be fine.
          Just make sure to act fast before any potential warranties get void!

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          • My Gamestop opens in an hour. I will call them then. It’s a small store and we are on familiar terms (I’m in there all the time, talk to the employees, etc.)

    • Tbh it looks perfect to me. Plenty of fire power and all your mons cover/conpelement each other well.
      Only real issue imo is many of your team members evolve late except maybe wishiwashi.
      You might struggle to ground type opponents.
      I would personally replace wishiwashi with something more reliable like a Feraligatr? Slowbro/king??
      But great team nonetheless!

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        • Well lucky for you there are sooo many water types that you’re spoilt for choice.
          You could use Jellicent, Gyarados, Slowbro or King.
          Personally I’d say use Sharpedo it’s strong and quite fast and can cover your psychic weaknesses!
          Also can mega evolve post game.
          As your team is slow I think it will do well for you!

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  3. Just feel like saying for anyone who wants their USUM run to be more challenging, turn off the Exp. Share and change your mode from shift to set. Sometimes the fact your foe can get a move in when you’re switching can make a world of difference.

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    • I agree, I play like this anyway. It makes it seem more realistic. An opponent saying “Im going to have use gyarados do you want to swtch to your raichu?” Just doesnt sound right. Plus with the new EXP methods playing in set also is not as nerfing as before;

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      • It is quite a bit more challenging. You’ll notice a difference sometimes. Like what happens is (in alola with slow mons) they get a the upper hand and you have to tell which of your will take that hit, and probably another, and kill it. It’s more strategic.

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        • Wow you’re right that actually sounds awesome and challenging and realistic!
          Ok that’s decided im going set thanks 2 you guys!
          I’ll probably take a few beatings in Alola but who cares xD

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  5. Ughhhh i need USUM now, i did everything i could possibly do to get ready
    -Transferred everything of value
    -Jangmo-o is raring to go
    -have the armchair area cleaned and ready with outlets and space
    -I have gallons of water and cheetos puffs waiting in the trunk of my car
    -and i am not working on the 17th so yeah
    -even wiped the grease and crumbs out of my 3DS with a Q-tip (still haves fingerprints which irk me if anybody has a screen safe solution for oily fingerprints on touch screens it would be very appreciative)

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  6. naganadel could’ve been Poison/Fairy cause of Poipole’s form, Posion/Steel (cause of its sting) or even Poison/Psychic cause of Poipole’s eyes… All of these being new type combinations

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  8. Oh right I need help with Pyborn my Goat starter

    I want to make it one of a few types, but can’t decide which truly fits it

    Fire/Dark, Fire/Steel or Fire/Poison

    Dark to theme it around how goats are commonly seen as the devils animal, Steel based on their diet which can consume Metalic objects and Poison due to how them also being able to consume so many different things that maybe it created toxins in the body and now it uses them as a weapon

    So which one sounds the best or most fitting to you?

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    • I think Fire/Steel works good. Goats are commonly shown to eat cans so it makes the most sense to me. I suppose Dark could work too, but that all depends on what it evolves into.You either want it to turn into a devil goat or you don’t. so the typing ultimately depends on what the final form looks like. I’m not sure I see Poison tho. I get what you’re saying, but when I think of goats I don’t think of poisonous animal.

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  10. Ok now for the hardest of my starters final stages to type. Shrubat’s or now that I think would Womberry work better?

    It will evolve into this big guy https://www.google.com/search?q=diprotodon&oq=goprotodon&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l3.10043j0j7&client=ms-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
    Who is its extinct ancestor, but typing it is difficult

    My ideas are Grass, Grass/Fighting, Grass/Psychic, or Grass/Ice
    What do you guys think

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    • Jesus…..that extinct ancestor is terrifying……lol Hmmmm I just had a thought. I’m still not sure what it’s final typing would be, but what if you’re grass mon started as a Grass/Ground and then changed into Grass/??? after it gets to it’s final form similar to how Rowlet changes from Grass/Flying to Grass/Ghost. I don’t know what your ideal design is, but it could go from the burrowing wombat to that bigger form. If the final form is more similar to that ancestor then it prolly wouldn’t dig anymore and as such would lose the need to be part ground type. Just a thought tho

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  14. What happened to right side of the Ghetsis’s body? His left arm is concealed and presumably burned due to it being darker color, his left eye is concealed, his mouth is not opening properly at the left side giving it crooked appearance. What was the intention behind this design? What is the symbolism there? Is the concept coming from some historical/mythical figure that no one was able to find yet? Or what happened to him? Was it because of an accident that plays important role in what he has become? Was it some kind of disease? It’s still a mystery.

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  20. So 2018 is pretty much confirmed a year of no new pokemon games. We will just have the new electric mythical and movie. Which is weird for Alola region. It seems too soon, it only has had one movie for Alola Ash

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    • There was some Reddit rumor this morning that said Game Freak is being pressured for a 2018 release of the Generation 8 Nintendo Switch game. Part of me hopes this is not true. I want them to take their time on this title. Though the rumor also said that “Pokemon Stars” was real and was simply a port of Sun and Moon to the Switch and used for testing purposes. If that is the case, then Game Freak has been working on and considering a game for the Switch since 2016 or earlier as I remember Pokemon Stars being rumored right after Sun and Moon released. I’m not super worried. I have a feeling that whatever comes out for the Switch will be good.

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      • That wouldn’t surprise me if Nintendo is pressuring them but GF has shown in the past it can stand up for itself. I really hope they don’t rush switch games and make them special!

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        • Yes. I hope that Game Freak’s debut title is just as good and innovative as Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey. I read in an interview somewhere last night that veterans at Game Freak were assigned to the upcoming Switch game while the younger developers at Game Freak were assigned to Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

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          • Yeah well one good thing is GF know that there are a lot of expectations on them with the switch and with the extra power I expect them to deliver.
            I’d love it if they made the games more open world and they took some risks!
            Which they will IMO I’m expecting a big reboot!

          • Yeah. I’m not very worried. My friend was a little considered that if it releases in 2018 like this rumor says, that the game may be a little bit rushed. But I have faith in Game Freak. I’m so excited to see what they will do for the upcoming Switch title.

          • Awesome I like your positive attitude. Thats how we should be!
            I feel like the switch games will be special. GF will know they hav a big chance to wow us and they will!
            What do you personally want from the switch/your hopes??

    • Tbh I welcome the break. It will keep us fresh for gen switch! Sometimes too much can burn us out! And the time will hopefully allow GF to make better games!

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  21. Everyone wants to copy Renamon the Digimon.. the new mythical electric.. even yo Kai has it’s version.. we owe Digimon a lot design wise.. even in Pokemon

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      • Lol. Yes. I admit.. when I choose team I think if they would fit into the anime or not visually.. then if their typings and skills match second.
        And I Love Togetic!
        I admit it being the closest to a Pikachu like Pokemon made me choose it years ago.. but it’s also insanely useful I feel

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        • Wow I’m exactly the same like I usually hesitate to evolve mons based on the anime/visual aspect.
          Togetic is amazing, I bet you’ll be spamming metronome! :]

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  25. I’m going to be extremely worried if Pokémon Switch is announced for 2018

    This is a unique time for Pokémon because this time around they have no excuses to not do something new and amazing.

    They have literally nothing holding them back. They can make a huge world, they have the models and walking animations of 800+ Pokémon, they have an established art style that will transfer to the Switch easier. They have no excuse to not make these games as packed with content as possible

    I feel like it’s also a good time to reconsider the roots of the series. I don’t mean red and blue, I mean Tajiri’s original vision. How does the concept of collecting and trading your own monsters translate to a console handheld hybrid?

    I personally hope they also hugely revamp the battle system. Put more focus on double and triple battles then streamline them.

    I’m kinda rambling really but I guess I’m just saying that game Freak has no excuse to make another gen 6 or 7. Give us another gen 4 or 5

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    • I agree I sincerely hope switch makes 2019 so it’s well polished and delivers on the big stage (ala switch engine).
      Although I disagree with gen 6/7 part,I can understand what you’re trying to say.
      GF needs to take risks on the switch and I’m confident that we’re in for a big reboot!
      Honestly something is telling me gen 8 will be special and GF will deliver!
      Also Sinnoh remakes!!

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          • To be fair it’s not really up to Ishihara if GF makes a game for the Switch or not. HE may have not thought it was gonna go well, but if Masuda and the GF higher ups thought it could work then that’s what really matters. That said it’s clear they didn’t get started on it until the last couple of year at the earliest.

          • He is still the one making the decisions because he is at the top. If he thought differently we probably wouldn’t have USUM because they would have devoted all their resources for the Switch

          • He’s the president of TPC not GF. They’re technically two different companies. They all just work under the umbrella of the Pokemon franchise.

          • And then we might not have anything to tide us till the switch games. All in all I think they know what they’re doing.

          • “in the age of the smartphone, no one would carry around a game console” what do you think the 3ds is?… well it’s a gross oversight on his end but at least he owned up to his lapse in judgment.

          • I doubt they wouldn’t go to the new flagship regardless.. they always have.
            Zelda was long in the making. . And Pokemon is Always years ahead. I’m sure they have been working diligently for a long time. With pressure from Nintendo to boost Switch sales no doubt

          • Oh yeah I forgot that. But still it took a lot to Port it over and use the switch effectively.
            And I know they are because they use themes hidden in the anime and their interviews years before they become a reality in game.
            What I’m saying is. A lot can happen just in the drafting stages regardless of software. I’m sure they’ve already known what they want long ago.. it just will change and evolve as they actually apply it to the system.
            As Drake said.. it coming out soon doesn’t mean it’s rushed .. at all.. by a long shot

          • It definitely took time and effort to get the controls and graphics to the highest output on a new system regardless of how easy the software has made it in comparison to past consoles… K bye Felicia

        • I don’t believe it has been that long but I maybe wrong.
          Even if it has been I feel 2019 should be the earliest. The more time they take the better for quality!

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    • Here is what I’m thinking. I think the need to simplify some stuff. While I know taking out mechanics isn’t exactly everyone’s favorite thing, maybe they need to streamline the story of the next game and keep all the current mechanics locked to the post game. Also no new forms for the legends that are required for the story. Just make a badass Pokemon and be done with it. Also also maybe make the evil team not be required to use the legends for their plot. Have the legends be a bit more mysterious and in the background. Similar to how Mewtwo isn’t technically in the plot of RBGY. They could still have the evil team talk about it in some capacity or even hint at it in general, but not as a plot device. Further more as far as gameplay goes I don’t ever see them going full open world. They’ve made it clear they’re not ready for that kind of thing. Instead open up the route and cities to FEEL like it’s open world while at the same time keeping them somewhat separate and manageable. Sort of like Mario Odyssey, but the “zones” (routes/cities) would would be connected like they are now in normal Pokemon games instead of us having to “travel” to each place. That way they can allow for camera control and a little bit of free movement, but still keep us in some kind of a track like they love to do.

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      • I really want them to do what they did in Black and White but also change the mechanics heavily

        Of course my ideal Pokémon game would be made my monolith soft but since that’s happening, I still want an opened up world. It just makes sense for Pokémon.

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        • I’d say we’re still a few gens away from them doing a full open world game. Again they’ve made it painfully clear they don’t want to do it. Maybe one day, but until then I’d settle for a sandbox zone style game where while each area is still separate and on a relative track it can still feel some what open. I think baby step are in order here first.

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          • Which is honestly just insane. An open world would make Pokémon such a better experience. It would make the game more about finding my monsters in an intresting way rather than walk and grass and hope RNG gives you the one you want.

          • Oh I know. I know exactly hoe you feel, but you gotta expect what realistically will happen rather than what you want to happen. That’s why people are so pissed about USUM hahaha

          • I think that rather than going full open world they’ll incorporate some attributes of an open world game.
            They know we want it and they know what the switch is capable of so they will make some changes for sure!

    • I’m not super worried. I read in an interview last night that veterans of Game Freak were assigned to the Switch game while the younger developers were assigned to USUM. Even if the game does release in 2018, the Reddit rumor from this morning said that Pokemon Stars was true and that it was a port of Sun and Moon for the Switch used for testing purposes of the software. So with that in mind, Game Freak has been working on and considering making a Switch game since 2016 or earlier, as Stars was announced back last year right after Sun and Moon were released. I have faith in Game Freak that they know what they are up against and they will deliver to us a good and innovative title like Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey. I’m trying my best to be optimistic. Because thinking negatively won’t get you anywhere but worrying yourself to death.

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      • I’d say thinking realistically is the best way to go for this situation.

        Until we find out for sure what kind of game we are dealing with I think it’s best to just take what we know

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      • I mean, they released a new game internationally every year from 2009 to 2014, so thdy develop new games in tandem a lot, which is probably why Fan Feedback doesn’t have a bunch of sway to it.

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      • I think Game Freak doesn’t know what to do with the franchise anymore. If Nintendo doesn’t order and guide GF to make something like Odyssey or Breath of the Wild, in terms of breaking the mold, we’ll be very disappointed with Pokémon for Switch.

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        • I do feel that whatever they give us next on the switch will be the standard for a long time.. so don’t expect it to turn from asandbox into an open world 2019

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          • Would you consider the current format “sandbox”? I guess maybe it is? I expect them to open up the areas a bit now tho. Like I said below, it could be similar to how Mario Odyssey is where the individual areas are huge, but it’s still not “open world”

          • I mean. Whatever the first switch game is like the next few will be very similar format wise. And yes I guess I would.

          • Well yeah I don’t think the’ll change things after the Switch game comes out. They’ll likely keep whatever format the new game is for a good while.

          • The actual format is not a sandbox. Breath of the Wild is a perfect example of a sandbox-open world game cause it doesn’t give limits to the player. Think on the paraglider, you can use it to go anywhere, while in Pokémon you can’t hop in the back of Charizard and fly to wherever you want.

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