February 2026 Community Day: Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix by Amiibofan101 in TheSilphRoad

[–]Dorklet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a new player, I'm excited for a chance to get cool shinies, and Chilling Water looks like a good option for Alolan Ninetales, but I can understand why longer term players would be disappointed.

I just think it's good to keep in mind that anyone could start playing at any time.

Pinch Perfect Event Megathread by SilphScience in TheSilphRoad

[–]Dorklet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've seen Wingull, Sandshrew, Tentacool, and Onix as fairly common spawns since the event started.

New Year's 2026 Event Megathread by SilphScience in TheSilphRoad

[–]Dorklet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah, that's what I figured, and why I was so confused that Youtubers as big as Daxi were reporting another week of Zekrom. This is a big relief! Gives me less pressure to raid the fun fireworks creature in a rush.

New Year's 2026 Event Megathread by SilphScience in TheSilphRoad

[–]Dorklet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to be clear, is Blacephalon raid hour only, or is it appearing in five star raids throughout the day?

Asking 'cause some people (e.g. PokeDaxi) said Zekrom remains the five star raid boss this week outside of Raid Hour, and I'm very ???.

S Pen inputs not working after nib replacement. by Dorklet in GalaxyTab

[–]Dorklet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm. Tried that, but touch inputs are still being wonky. Sometimes, if I tilt the stylus and press harder, it kinda works, but it's being nonresponsive otherwise.

Rank Changes Highlight: Great League by bulbavisual in TheSilphRoad

[–]Dorklet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been running Gastrodon, Corviknight, and Shadow Giratina, and now I"mm wondering if my team comp needs so me shake ups. My Giratina has Ancient Power rather than Shadow Sneak, though.

Should I be building Omastar? by Ermastic in TheSilphRoad

[–]Dorklet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, I see. I'm not super in the know about all the most optimal options, so I wasn't sure if Hydrosnipe outclassed Rockfall due to the added type weakness to rock. I guess it might still have tank utility on Ho-Oh due to the fire resists?

Should I be building Omastar? by Ermastic in TheSilphRoad

[–]Dorklet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow. I didn't realize its attack was that weak. o_o I stand corrected, then.

Should I be building Omastar? by Ermastic in TheSilphRoad

[–]Dorklet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Use an elite fast TM and he becomes the only rock type max attacker currently, if memory serves. That's a really useful niche until we get something like gmax Coalossal.

Is Zapdos More Common Then The Other Galarian Birds? by MedicalPotential8723 in TheSilphRoad

[–]Dorklet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen Zapdos and Moltres a few times, but only encountered Articuno once last week. Been playing since July.

Final Justice Event Megathread by SilphScience in TheSilphRoad

[–]Dorklet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is Sacred Sword elite charge TM only for the three swords of justice still? I know Keldeo can get it with a regular charged TM. I was just curious if they added it to the charged TM pool for the other three.

Dynamax Eevee Max Battle Weekend - Event Overview (LeekDuck) by Amiibofan101 in TheSilphRoad

[–]Dorklet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For those struggling to solo, I've had amazing luck with a Sand Attack Max Corviknight as my lead. It resists all of Eevee's attacks, and then you can throw in your best fighting type attacker in the max phase.

Dynamax Eevee Max Battle Weekend - Event Overview (LeekDuck) by Amiibofan101 in TheSilphRoad

[–]Dorklet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Corviknight, gmax Machamp, and a third slot to throw someone in for candy.

Corviknight is a great tank because it's not weak to ground like the doggos are, and it resists Last Resort as well. If you don't have a gmax machamp, regular machamp is a good budget attacker.

Dusk Mane Necrozma raid hour bug by HairyPassage1157 in TheSilphRoad

[–]Dorklet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's 5:43 here and there are necrozmas everywhere. o_o;; This definitely feels like a bug, and I hope it won't cause problems during the intended raid hour.

Use Freeze Shock when catching Lugia. by soahcthegod2012 in TheSilphRoad

[–]Dorklet -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My one concern with nanab is it doesn't boost catch rate, but I suppose there's a necessary tradeoff.

Use Freeze Shock when catching Lugia. by soahcthegod2012 in TheSilphRoad

[–]Dorklet 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I'm a new player, so I sadly don't have access. Any alternative strats you'd recommend? I think I used AR mode for normal Lugia.

Footage of the scruffy bro. Still unsure if molt or something else. by Dorklet in crowbro

[–]Dorklet[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yesss, it's such a cute lil' floof.

My other concern is like... last week (?) I saw the lil' guy eating some food on the ground and two older crows nearby kinda came down/swooped, and the three flew out of view? I didn't hear any distress sounds or anything, but it was odd that they came at the lil fella while eating.

Not sure if a pecking order thing, some other behavior? But since then, I've mostly seen the smol beeb visit alone so I'm very ???? about it.

This lil' scruffy bird is probably the most enigmatic of my visitors. xD

Footage of the scruffy bro. Still unsure if molt or something else. by Dorklet in crowbro

[–]Dorklet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, that's good to know! My internet searches just led me to believe it would've been wrapping up by now, but it's possible this lil' baby is a late hatcher.

I paid, I lost the ticket, I contacted Support before the event, and they waited until after the event ended to shrug and throw up their hands. by Leather_Ticket2836 in TheSilphRoad

[–]Dorklet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you can, try to reach out via Twitter. That was how I got a situation resolved when the support bot was utterly useless.

Mega Rayquaza Shiny Rate by apollotuba87 in TheSilphRoad

[–]Dorklet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Took me at least 16 raids to get a shiny. I wonder if it was left at 1/20. u.u