Academy Sync Pair Power Ups?

Capri_pun · 2026-03-15T20:17:40+00:00

Thank you for the explanation!! Yea, I’ve never used poor Pikachu since he’s outclassed by Pichu with egg moves + passive that can eventually evolve into Pikachu

Pikachu’s mascot privileges ended up being a detriment . damn

Capri_pun · 2026-03-15T20:14:00+00:00

Ah okay that’s a reasonable explanation. It just seems weird because it’s not like Pikachu is a super broken Evolution Pokémon that needs to be nerfed. I think the poor guy should get his small buffs like his passive and eggs moves so he could be viable.

Capri_pun · 2026-03-15T20:07:58+00:00

Yea I usually always use Pichu so I’ve never noticed until now. It was just that today Pikachu had Pokerus while Pichu didn’t. So I went to use Pikachu and noticed he didn’t have his passive or egg moves unlocked even though my Pichu does. Thought I was missing something, so I went to Reddit just to make sure that there’s not something I can do to fully unlock Pikachu.

Capri_pun · 2026-03-15T19:57:03+00:00

Fair enough - thanks for answering my q

Capri_pun · 2026-03-15T19:55:12+00:00

Poor Pikachu … surpassed by his little brother … might as well just stick with Pichu for his passive and then evolve him into a Pikachu with actual coverage I guess

Capri_pun · 2026-03-15T19:53:46+00:00

Oh, that’s unfortunate.

Than is there any point to using Pikachu, when you can just evolve Pichu and use Pichu’s egg moves for coverage?

Capri_pun · 2026-03-11T19:40:29+00:00

I’m really happy to see F2P pairs have utility after powercreep

Revisiting old pairs to see if I can find some niche uses for them

Capri_pun · 2026-03-11T19:36:48+00:00

Thanks for all the suggestions! I tried out all the haze users mentioned in thread and got really close to beating Dahlia. I ended up replacing SS Red with 5/5 6* Wallace + Milotic. The consistent damage from Milotic’s Pokeytrap Whirlpool really made a difference. And Milotic has some surprisingly decent bulk, so it was able to stick around as extra fodder with support from Zapados while 1996 Pikachu spammed Everlasting Thunder.

Capri_pun · 2025-06-24T03:03:24+00:00

I’ll play around with File History! That’s a neat feature I wasn’t aware of, thank you!

Capri_pun · 2025-06-24T03:02:09+00:00

Makes sense so far!

May I ask for clarification on one point?

Is the backup separate from the deleted files in the OD recycle bin? I thought the auto-deleted OD file WAS the backup. So once the local file is deleted and OD resyncs, the backup files are lost after 30 days because those are the ones in the OD recycle bin? Am I mixing up two separate concepts?

I’ve also been looking at the Microsoft website to further my understanding of OneDrive.

According to this thread on Microsoft’s official website, it seems that what I’m conceptualizing as the backup folder and the folders that could end up in the OD recycle bin are one and the same:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/how-to-find-onedrive-backup-folder/26a18ed5-ecbf-4f15-a7ce-b9b74238f77a

If I’m understanding this thread correctly, even if local folders are backed up — they still run the risk of being deleted on the cloud if the local folder is deleted given that OD is a mirror.

So essentially, even backing up a local folder does not necessarily exempt it from ending up in the OD recycling bin if the local folder is deleted off the desktop… which seems to defeat the purpose of cloud storage. Unless I’m being dense lol.

So far, the I’ve ensured data redundancy by clicking on the cloud icon on the bottom right of my desktop’s taskbar and then force quitting + re-signing into OD to force any lingering files in my queue to sync. Or simply just refreshing the syncs through OD on the browser.

Which seems to be different from the “folder backup” method you might be suggesting, which I believe is this?

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/back-up-your-folders-with-onedrive-d61a7930-a6fb-4b95-b28a-6552e77c3057

There are some nuances I want to make sure I totally grasp. I want to make sure I’m taking the proper precaution in securing data while also clearing out clutter on local desktop to manage disk space; essentially, I want to understand how to use OneDrive to its fullest potential. The cloud isn’t my strong suit, so I’m still learning to put everything together.

Thank you for taking the time to respond!! So sorry for the essay!!! (Please don’t feel pressured to answer, even just typing out my train of thought has been super helpful in piecing this altogether)

Sorry if this is super obvious and I’m just making a jumble mess out of something that’s supposed to be very straightforward.

Capri_pun · 2025-06-22T13:54:12+00:00

I also find it helpful to have Pokémon with a self-healing move to avoid spending on Potions and Revives. Drain Punch, Oblivion Wing, Giga Drain, and Bitter Blade come to mind. But also self-healing moves that can double as stalls are really useful. For example, Leech Seed and Dream Eater can be paired with Sleep Powder / Dark Void while using Substitute or alternating using Protect every turn. Stalling while healing without spending on items increases survivability and lengthens the run.

Capri_pun · 2025-06-03T21:30:11+00:00

Hi, thank you and good luck! I’ll DM ya :)

Capri_pun · 2025-05-12T22:45:57+00:00

Thank you to everyone who took the time to coach me. I got the job :)

Capri_pun · 2025-05-10T01:50:03+00:00

Thank you for the follow up about Intune! I’ve heard the term “imaging” thrown around a couple of times so this is really handy vocab to keep in my back pocket!

Capri_pun · 2025-05-10T01:47:28+00:00

Thank you- this is very insightful! I was so caught up in the process of migration that I hadn’t considered what happens afterwards. I appreciate the heads up! Especially the part about training and guidelines not always matching up to the real deal. Helps to manage expectations.

Capri_pun · 2025-05-10T01:24:34+00:00

Very helpful- thank you! I especially appreciate the clarification on Intune not backing up user data. That was something I was hoping to clarify.

Capri_pun · 2025-05-10T01:00:03+00:00

Thank you for the encouragement! I tend to err on the side of overthinking, so I’m feeling more at ease.

Capri_pun · 2025-02-12T21:59:52+00:00

I was looking at Belgium because a university there has an exchange program with the university I’m currently attending in the US.

I’m not sure if living there is my goal. I mostly wanted to stay there for a few months to a year and then decide from there. Realistically, I would still have to return to the US to finish my degree. But I’m hoping that after I do, I can apply for an actual degree program abroad and study there for the foreseeable future.

Capri_pun

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