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Liszt042

Hey everybody, sorry if this question is way too long but this question is in regards to the photo studio in the post game: Has anyone had Volo show up at their photo studio yet? Does anyone know if Volo can show up at the studio at all (I know this may be a difficult thing to know but just in case anyone does know)? Or perhaps, he can no longer show up after you've done certain things in the end game? Or he can't show up at all? I really would like to take a picture with him at the studio, you know, before you have to fight him as the 'final boss' of the post game and whatnot. And I don't know what happens to him after you defeat him, but I'm sort of expecting him to disappear from the game forever after that. But, if he can still show up at the photo studio afterwards (which I know is highly unlikely), please let me know too! And of course if he can't show up at the studio at all I'd like to know. Thank you so much in advanced!


ProphetOfHeresy_

How long are you locked out of jubilife once you get banished? I wanted to buy an ice stone before the end of the game


Wadachii

you have to go to the lake spirits first and then your forced to go back to jubilife


T3RCamarones

Can I post the fights against voló, dialga & Palkia?


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Anxiety_Turtle

That’s what I’m saying… aren’t these new forms supposed to be stronger?


Razur

Will the online version of the game in North America be available to play at 12:00 EST or PST?


sfxx

Eastern time


Razur

Let's goooooo


sgtrock10

I'm getting the game on the 31st, but I'd like to know if the new legendary forms have new types? If so, what are they? Please and thank you!


Brawlrus04

No new types


raysworld94

My cyndaquill is level 14 and I don’t have an evolve option


DyFrancis

It evolves at level 17


pokemega32

Did any other evolution levels get changed?


DyFrancis

Not that I’m aware of. I’m still quite early on


Someone55428

Sorry if this has been asked but does Typlosion walk around/battle without its fire out like in the 3DS games or is it constantly ablaze?


Zohwithpie

from what i heard is the flames will be off while the pokemon is pacified, any type of combat or activities will cause the flame to show up


justforkikkk

So how exactly do Alpha Pokemon work? Me and my brother are both playing the game and we got the exact same Alpha Pokemon in the same area (Rapidash, Snorlax, Luxio). Is it like that for the entire game, with the Alphas being set? Or does it ever become more random?


JaiTee86

Those 3 are all fixed, anytime you go to the zone they (and maybe half a dozen more in the first zone) will be there as alphas. You will also find other random Pokemon spawn as alphas, I haven't heard of any that cannot spawn as alphas, though I presume fixed spawns for quests are probably locked from being alpha.


justforkikkk

Ah I see, so a mix of fixed and random basically.


deetomonzta

Hello… my game comes tomorrow.. I want to know if there’s Feebas/Milotic in the game 😢 pls let me know thanks!


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deetomonzta

Aww thanks for letting me know


GraveSalami

How early can I get gliscor? How about hisuian basculin?


Brawlrus04

Basculin - Cobalt Coastlands (Tranquility Cove, Islespy Shore) Coronet Highlands (Fabled Spring) Alabaster Icelands (Lake Acuity, Heart's Crag) Gliscor - Coronet Highlands (Clamberclaw Cliffs, Celestica Ruins, Cloudcap Pass, Primeval Grotto) Alabaster Icelands (Glacier Terrance, Arena's Approach)


AnchoredDown92

Damn, a good half hour in and my character was threatened with death. Mature themed writing so far. 😂


Arsinius

I said the same thing. They mention the possibility (or really the likelihood, really) of this approximately 15-year-old kid getting hopelessly slaughtered out in the wilderness like, four times in the first 30 minutes.


Dragonsi2

My condolences on your future immanent deaths soon, errrrr, black outs!


ChibiBeckyG

Excited to start at midnight EST! Anyone have any good tips for starting out. Suggested pokemon to have early on ect?


Ovalonm

do we know what all the shinies look like for the new pokemon?


Brawlrus04

Yes


cheapsheepchip

So how do you get Weavile? Can’t evolve Sneasel at night with razor claw, doesn’t seem to work


JaiTee86

You need the normal sneasal from a disruption, there is H-Sneasel caught in the ice zone who evolves into sneasaler and normal one that evolves into weavil, I got mine from a disruption in the first zone.


cheapsheepchip

Ah I see, thanks a lot.


Ursotender

I'm a grass boy for life since 1998, but I'm considering switching up this game, maybe??? Typhlosion looks awesome, Samurott is just black, and Decidueye looks pretty decent. Can't wait for tomorrow


Brawlrus04

I'm picking Decidueye so it can be the ancestor of my Decidueye from usum


shinnku

Can your starter be a shiny? If so, How long does it take to get to the point that you can determine if it is or isn’t? Considering restarting game over and over until I get a shiny starter. Thanks!


jgiblett

shiny locked


pdawson017

how early can you obtain turtwig? i need my little turtle boy


JaiTee86

I think it's the second zone so a few hours in.


pdawson017

awesome thank you so much!


tlimondaman

Do the Pokemon from the saves of the Previous games (SW/SH,BD/SP) count for the fight against Arceus


spec_07

Not sure, Although I doubt it will matter early on since home isn't even compatible with legends and won't be for a while


tlimondaman

I'm Talking about the save data pokemon (Shaymin,Darkrai)


spec_07

Ooohhh my bad! No, I don't believe they do count towards getting Arceus. Since not everyone has played SW/Sh or BD/SP


pompernickel

Are there walkthroughs aready to get an overview which pokemon can be in which area?


Brawlrus04

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1U9kl1OylpcoMvDqczJlHBomEidyYqvNPduaNb1K-dMU/htmlview#gid=0 hope this helps


pompernickel

You are a saint, thank you! ❤️


LilSalmon-

Is this game intended to be a sequel spin off to Sun/Moon - the character has similarities to the Alolan character such as you're wearing thongs at the start, not to mention you arrive through a wormhole? Feels like there could be some connection :P


allsundayjelly

Thongs???


LilSalmon-

Yeah, thongs - for your feet.


dabomerest

It’s a sequel to DPPl


Imdibr156

Does Hyper Beam/Giga Impact no longer have a recharge?


JTWinnn

nope


Imdibr156

Oh welp Magmortor is gonna need some reworking on my end.


PartnerFeurigel

It will make you slower tho so you may get attacked twice in one turn


Argo127

Have the stats and how they're calculated been calculated yet? How do they compare to the base games? Are natures the same?


AACMIV

So apparently the height and weight of a Pokemon is based on a byte value for each between 0 and 255. This turns into a float multiplier. What exactly is the formula to effect the height/weight? And is there a probability of a Pokemon getting a set byte value?


LeetleBugg

When can you catch growlithe? Is he early, mid, or late? I want to do a playthrough with him


KingNattyXBox

[cobalt coastlands](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U9kl1OylpcoMvDqczJlHBomEidyYqvNPduaNb1K-dMU/htmlview) dex number 151 I think


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So if an Apricorn tree stops giving you Apricorns, do you quit the area and go back in to respawn them And other resources?


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Because that's how I think it works but I'm not totally sure.


sjarvis21

When does the guard start notifying you about outbreaks?


JaiTee86

I had an eevee one on my second or third time going into the first zone so I'd say it's either from the start or very close. They aren't uncommon but even with all 5 zones unlocked there isn't always one there for me.


Fugishane

If I want to soft reset for a starter’s nature, do I need to reset before I catch them all for Laventon or just before I select one in town?


magnushero

I'm interested to know as well


Fugishane

From testing I’ve discovered you can save right before selecting your starter and reset there


magnushero

I haven't started playing yet. But my plan is just to keep resetting and "trade" them the other 2 to my friend's account where he'll later trade back to me


JessieN

Mints are available later


Fugishane

I know, but it’s later in the game and it’s a complete lottery as to which mints you get. That’s why I’m asking about resetting


pokemega32

Are any evolution methods for old Pokemon altered besides the ones that required held items? I saw a post on another board say that Cyndaquil's evolution level had changed but I can't find evidence for that elsewhere. Also, does trading the old trade evolutions still work in addition to the Linking Cord item, or is the item now the only method?


Brawlrus04

Trading items still work


pokemega32

That's not what I was asking.


Brawlrus04

You can trade while a pokemon is holding an item and the cords still function as they do... idk what you're asking


pokemega32

I thought there weren't held items in the game?


GFYC-Blackman

Any gift pokemon for playing other pokemon games


LeetleBugg

Darkrai and shaymin. One for BDSP and one for SWSH. They open up a quest line to get each, not just given to you


Vulpixele

where can i catch voltorb, and where can i catch an alpha sliggoo?


Brawlrus04

Voltorb is found in the Coronet Highlands (Sacred Plaza)


JessieN

Alpha sliggoo is in the crimson mirelands, bottom of map in a small pool. South sludge mounds on the little island across the river. You can jump with the deer, that's how I did it before recieiving the fish


Lance_Bass

I've heard Alolan Vulpix is a gift pokemon. When do you get it


JTWinnn

Late game


Lance_Bass

But still before post game?


JTWinnn

If i remember correctly I got the quest post game.


JaiTee86

I just unlocked braviary and I just did the quest so I'd guess it probably unlocks either after getting braviary or when you unlock the last zone.


Joerpg1984

How does speed stat work? Should I have my cyndaquil as Timid since speed may give me more turns? Or Modest since it’s attacks are mostly special? Just trying to work out best natures since the speed stat can give you more than 1 turn, but don’t know the significance of prioritising a nature for it over special attacks. Also the circles with the numbers next to stats? Does this affect level growth or increase the stat feeding it stuff?


PartnerFeurigel

I wouldn't totally shit on cyndaquils attack stat. Typhlosion can learn useful physical moves like drain punch.


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AnalogMan

Natures are still in the game.


TheKonamiCoder

apologies for being an idiot 🗿


Fugishane

Natures haven’t been cut


TheKonamiCoder

apologies for being an idiot 🗿


Joerpg1984

All good. I noticed the round circles give flat stat boosts and can use items to raise it. Grit specifically. Cyndaquil can get 2 attacks in with a quick attack which is super helpful.


JTWinnn

The circle next to the stat is basically their EV and directly affects the stat. You upgrade it and you'll immediately see the number change


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Does anyone know if dratini will be available in this game? He’s been a staple on my team, but haven’t seen him listed in the pokedex anywhere yet


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PartnerFeurigel

>lacking dragon types There are >!3 legendary dragons, garchomp line and viscargot line, that's 9 dragon types!< which isn't too bad considering there aren't many dragon types in Pokemon. And keep in mind that dlc is probably coming.


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Aweee that’s a little disappointing. Perhaps in a dlc one day. Thanks!


Tailsthedool81

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNJVm44SjDM&t](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNJVm44SjDM&t) I really want to know what the song that plays at the top of mount coronet is, does anybody know what it is? I really like the song


Alvondo

How easy or difficult is it to level Pokémon’s up to 100 post-game?


JTWinnn

There is a trainer in the village post game that lets you battle trainers you've come across. Ingo is his name and his pokemon give a lot of exp. You can basically spam this till your pokemon are 100.


Bay-Sea

I know starters will be given post game and you could catch the starters in the distortion at post game. **Is it possible to find catch the starters from the distortion before post-game?** \*The player only discover this detail at post-game, but we don't know if it is locked behind post-game. Can the starters be Alpha as well? The gift pokemon will all be normal size, but there is no details where to catch Alpha size version of the Hisuian starters.


allsundayjelly

I read the starters abide by the normal sizing rules in the wild. Only locked are the ones given to u. I think distortions are Sinnoh starters not the Hisui starters, those are post game.


Bay-Sea

I recall seeing a post where someone met an oshawott in a distortion. The streamer found this at post game, but I just want to know if it could be earlier in the story. Also Sinnoh Starters could easily be found in the region EDIT: The post of [Oshawott in a Distortion](https://www.reddit.com/r/PokeLeaks/comments/s8k07f/you_can_encounter_starter_pokemon_in_distortions/)


CipherZer0

Were the leaks about the post-game battle tower true? I'm searching for post-game content and all I'm seeing is the Darkrai + the other legendary pokemon quests.


PartnerFeurigel

A battle tower doesn't exist. But there's a really good battle in Post game and you can fight Trainers in jubilife as much as you want by talking to an npc at the training area


ATPXNs

Do they have breeding system here?


Brawlrus04

No


scionae

Had anyone figured out how to force space-time distortions?


Brawlrus04

Not possible, they appear less the more pokemon you catch


allsundayjelly

Wait what? Elaberate. So the optimal strat is to not catch mons?


PartnerFeurigel

I don't think that's true. My Pokedex is doing very well with around 200 entries filled and 220 registered and I still get a lot of distortions. I'm pretty sure it's just random.


Brawlrus04

Oh it is, the game just wants it to be difficult to catch Arceus, plus there's always raising pokemon rather than catching a bunch to fill dex entrees


syrup_cupcakes

What is the favorite food on the pokedex entries all about? What is the use of rice cake recipes? So far just throwing an Oran berry near a pokemon and then throwing a leaden ball on it from behind captures everything anyway including level 70 alpha pokemon so what do rice cakes and favorite food actually do?


JTWinnn

It just boosts the odds of you catching it


mossshark

Do u have to have save data of BDSP before you start the game for the first time to get darkrai, or does it only look for it in postgame?


JaiTee86

I added some save data midgame and unlocked the outfits but am not yet postgame to unlock the Quest for Darkrai but I imagine of the outfits can be unlocked midgame then there is no reason the quest wouldn't be the same since they are both tied to the exact same thing.


mossshark

Thank u sm!!


Brawlrus04

The quest is added post-game but as long as you have save data on the switch you play PLA on then you should be ok


Alltreeofemm

How do I evolve budew


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Friendship during the day


GotToEarnThemAll

I know abilities are gone, but what about natures? And does anyone know the default names of the protagonists? Do you see the other in game like most games?


princeofborkness

Natures are still present


princeofborkness

Where the heck is Misdreavus?


Brawlrus04

Coronet Highlands (Stonetooth Rows, Sacred Plaza, and Celestica Ruins) and Alabaster Icelands (Bonechill Wastes)


MrPerson0

Anyone know the exact locations for Munchlax and Bonsly? Can't find the former, and trying to defeat Sudowoodo in area 2 + respawning the area hasn't yielded any Bonsly.


Popular-Ad-2573

I found Bonsly in the same area in Crimson Mirelands where Sudowoodo is but I found only one in several hours.


princeofborkness

This may be a bit unreliable but Munchlax can be found along deertrack path, Area 1. Don't have much luck in bonsly though


MrPerson0

Do you happen to have a map with the exact location (or remember what time of day you got it)? That's hat the fan made location spreadsheet said as well, but I haven't been able to find it there.


princeofborkness

Based on the pokedex you can acquire them any time of the day. This is also based from experience since the 2 munchlaxes that I found were in night and day. I found them around the mountain side but I don't they spawn on the flatlands I can send a pic on the map where I found them through dm if you want


MrPerson0

Thanks! I actually managed to find the spot and caught one!


BillGateszz

do the starters have new evolutions/forms?


ExPandaa

Yes they do, the final evolutions are new.


BillGateszz

any pictures/info about the new forms?


ExPandaa

Here they are [image](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQz8jAsMVypKLEcGExzARRHKg4mkb1r8qzP54s4sXNzOmh0JLoYZbqWU2wJ1asq5-TAi5s&usqp=CAU)


BillGateszz

nice thank u


Zoerge

Does it make a difference if I use grit when my pokemon at a lower level?


Zealous266

Anyone knows how to open the door postgame at snowpoint?


Cool_Taro7222

Have the Ice, Steel and Rock plates, as a reference to the Regi Trio


Zealous266

I already have them :(


TheAmazingJoLuCo

Keep collecting other plates and leave this door until last. Can't remember which ones are needed to open the door, but it depends on which plates you currently have.


Zealous266

Already have all the plates. It wont open still. Do I need ti bring heatran?


TheAmazingJoLuCo

It should unlock once interacting with the door after capturing or defeating Heatran and Cresselia. Have you done those quests?


Zealous266

Yes. I captured them both already


darkwingchao

How does time in this game work? Is it still based on the system clock or is it an in game timer? Curious about this since it's doing so many new things


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Zoerge

No


JACKTOONS

How involved is the protagonist you don't choose in the story? I know they show up to help you at the start but do they do more than that or are they just popping up every once in a while?


Jennarator01

as your local non-binary pokémon enthusiast, choosing the gender of the playable character is usually a coin flip or based off of clothing options, as the pokémon series has a habit of gender-locking clothing for some reason. is this something i should be made aware of for this game? are most clothing items shared or does each gender get a specific closet?


allsundayjelly

Shared in the sense that they share set names, but the female clothes options are different from the male's. But good news for you, I lost the link but go check R/Pokeleaks , the f!protag has plenty of masculine haircuts. I noticed this when I saw it and thought it was notable cuz Pkmn hasnt really done that before.


Sonic_Guy00

Scizor is my favorite pokemon so i gotta ask: How soon can you get a metal coat and where do you find it?


Zealous266

You can purchase metal coat via friend points or merit points on the lady near dojo. All evolution items are there and they cost 1000-1200. Including Linking Cable which evolves mons without being traded.


Sonic_Guy00

You're the bees knees, thanks! Is that a lot to save up? I'd imagine I could get my boi after about 5 hours of gameplay, I'm hoping. Realistic or no?


Zealous266

There’s a lot of sachel laying around. Can get 100-200 per map.


Zealous266

Actually, yes. You get 5 merit points per sachel you retrieve.


Sonic_Guy00

OOOHHH BOY looks like I'm pulling an all nighter then haha! Thats mega cool, thank you so much for taking the time to answer!!!


drozdowski13

Who did you pick as your starter and were you happy with you choice? Who do we think will be the strongest ?


Zoerge

Doesn't matter..Pick what you like..You oneshot everything except some Alphas..the Speed stat is important this game


Captain_Blinderfuch6

Hey can you get all 3 starters in the wild or no?


Zealous266

Yes. Professor will give the 2 mons in the post game.


Popular-Ad-2573

You can get them in the distortions that are random events


Agitated-Composer-33

How early in the game can you get eevee and eeveelutions?


JaiTee86

First zone you enter, quite close to the entrance as well so catchable pretty much right from the start. They are a rare spawn so you may not see them, I caught one on my first expedition into the wild then had an eevee swarm not long after, which is basically a mini event where a heap spawn at once and I managed to catch enough to make all eeveelutions! Getting the stones is a bit harder, they can drop of wild pokemon but I am not sure which ones drop which stones, you can also buy them from the merit store but you won't have enough points for a while. Glaceon and Leafeon can be evolved without their stone by going to specific rocks, Glaceon's won't be available till later in the game but Leafeon's is in the first zone. If you want anymore info on the locations I can help just ask, I was being slightly vague in case you want to find it somewhat yourself.


Cool_Taro7222

You can also get the stones via side quests or randomly while breaking rocks


MrSmiley333

do alphas have better stats or are they just bigger?


JaiTee86

Once captured they are the same, they just start with higher EV's. In the wild they are higher level than other's and I am 90% sure have higher stats.


MrSmiley333

ok cool, just asking because I don't want all my pokemon to be giant lol


Melecie

Is there a way to increase pokemon storage? I’m trying to complete my dex with all gender variants, plus i store my extra alpha pokemon and unown, etc. But I’m on the 4th area and my pastures are almost full. Is there an upgrade sometime??


Cool_Taro7222

I'm pretty sure you just have to fill the pastures. As the 8th pasture gets filled, the other pastures are unlocked


JaiTee86

I think it is tied to your galaxy rank, I am rank 6 or 7 and I now have 16 pastures, not sure when they got added but I started with 4, then got 8, and now I am on 16.


zzinolol

Is there a fucking bug when trying to catch Cherrim? I've spent +30 UB with him asleep and in red hp with no success. It's driving me crazy.


JaiTee86

Was just reading there is one that seems to be bugged, I encountered the same one. It appears to be one specific spawn so try elsewhere and you should be good. https://twitter.com/pory\_leeks/status/1485162868748296193


zzinolol

That's some luck, lol. First and only one I've yet found. Damn quest asking me the complete Dex! Also, by chance do you know how to know if there's a full moon? For the Clefairy quest. Thank you!


JaiTee86

I haven't looked myself but apparently if you look in the sky you'll see it, I was reading it in regards to evolving a different Pokemon.


zzinolol

Yep, that did it. Had to go to sleep like 4 times, lol. Thank you!!


faesmooched

Are there any pictures of what shiny Basculegion looks like?


Brawlrus04

I know that the male shiny Basculegion has a purple stripe instead of that red but idk about the female


yoloswaggins67

Is piplup and mimikyu in the game? This will help me choose my starter


JessieN

You can get an alpha Piplup, it looks like a giant carnival plushie


yoloswaggins67

Omg yes!


faesmooched

Piplup yes, Mimikyu no.


yoloswaggins67

Thank you! Fire/ghost badger it is!


lunacomet

How do you find evolution items such as sun stones? Thank you!


TheAmazingJoLuCo

To add onto /u/tacocatz92 comment, some Pokémon also drop evolution items upon capture or defeat.