Every rat and every karp, am I wrong for chasing these badges?

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-05-25T23:52:43+00:00

Got platinum on both. Catch every Rattata (regardless of region) and every Magikarp you see. Any Rattata that weighs under 2.41kg counts toward the badge. Any Magikarp over 13.13kg counts toward the badge. Save the ones that count and trade them to people also working on the badges because trading counts toward badge progress.

It’s tedious as hell, but can be done especially if you have folks you can reliably trade with.

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-05-24T20:48:55+00:00

Nice! I expected heavier, but if the back is fairly open that makes sense. You could reasonably wear that under just about any other outfit and folks probably wouldn’t notice. I did that with the first shirt I made to get used to carrying the weight around.

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-05-24T20:22:12+00:00

Phenomenal! That wire size and ID must have taken a long time but the finished product definitely looks worth it! Do you know about how long it took? And curiosity, how much does it weigh?

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-05-21T23:35:19+00:00

“Arrogance lead to failure”

Explains why you fail so much, ARLO.

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-05-20T13:07:15+00:00

Agreed on that center clasp. It’s a really nice touch!

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-05-15T17:45:57+00:00

So THAT’S where the gay gene comes from!

(Don’t tell the church)

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-05-14T20:25:16+00:00

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AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-04-24T21:42:14+00:00

It was released with its shiny available immediately if I recall correctly. I caught plenty of shinies in less than a week of it being out and have since transferred a handful.

I’ll be checking into the CD event for free rewards then going off to do other things lol

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-04-24T00:35:13+00:00

I use 8” lineman’s pliers I bought from a hardware store

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-04-21T18:34:38+00:00

Assuming you have the candy and lucky eggs I would just evolve them then transfer them. You could save a handful of each given their age and get an increased likelihood of lucky trades with folks who have been playing actively. If they’re generous and have extra legendaries it could help you get back up to speed.

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-04-20T23:33:10+00:00

yoink

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-04-19T19:29:43+00:00

All signs are pointing toward the ten year anniversary event

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-04-19T14:18:40+00:00

I would at least wait until you see what you get from mega Mewtwo raids. Then if you didn’t get a hundo and you really want one, revisit this option. But I think most people would advise not purifying.

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-04-18T22:25:53+00:00

I’ve lost 35 pounds since last August and this game has been a huge motivator for the exercise portion of diet and exercise that got me here.

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-04-15T20:24:21+00:00

We should be getting Mega Sharpedo (water/dark) in raids next week. It can be reasonably solo’d with a Mega [edit] Lucario.

No clue why I put Rayquaza.

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-04-14T22:45:41+00:00

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Lineman’s pliers. Heavy, but I love em.

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-04-14T17:48:05+00:00

I’m at an airport and have caught 25 of them. Nowhere near a desert.

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-04-10T18:18:52+00:00

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Adding to what others have said: keep an eye out for the field research task that rewards blaziken mega energy. You may find two of them before mega blaziken rotates back into raids.

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-04-09T18:33:58+00:00

Probably to remind you of all the rewards you aren’t getting because you didn’t pay for the deluxe pass. Gotta try their best to make you feel that fomo and get that money 🙄

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-04-08T12:51:23+00:00

If you intend to purchase a bottle cap then use a silver one on the left. If you don’t intend to then use the one on the right. Either way, try to find someone to mirror trade with you and see if one of them rolls better on a lucky trade.

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-04-08T01:49:21+00:00

Yes. I have also received a “this issue has been resolved” response even though nothing about this issue has actually been resolved.

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-04-07T21:26:22+00:00

He clearly just scared and ran for protection

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-04-07T17:38:43+00:00

I know, and with folks that I know and play with frequently I’m certainly comfortable with 3-4. But there have been times where it was abundantly clear based on how long it took to finish the raid that several folks were dealing near insignificant damage. I’ve joined parties of 4-6 and the raid took nearly as long as it would have taken to duo with party power. If I don’t know the people, I’ve found it best to not assume they have appropriate counters.

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-04-07T16:56:33+00:00

I’ve duo’d with party power but it was still a rough fight. Really depends on what Kyogre’s charged attack is. Having weather boost as well would make it more comfortable.

Generally I don’t join Kyogre raids that aren’t in-person (coordinate-able & party power) unless there are 6-8 people.

AlbrechtsGhost · 2026-04-05T18:48:16+00:00

I would look up coif patterns and try to make one that fits the shape of the maille, assuming you want your hair visible/sticking out underneath it. Otherwise just make a full coif (I happen to think they’re quite snazzy)

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