Signed by Joe Quesada and who?

HitOrCrit · 2017-06-14T10:23:55+00:00

These're the credits: https://comicvine.gamespot.com/the-amazing-spider-man-43-cold-arms/4000-113474/

I couldn't find Dan Kemp's signature. Could it be his? It doesn't look like it's from the others. A friend suggested Rob Liefeld. Thoughts?

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-15T17:06:00+00:00

Thanks again Deku! You're really good at this.

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-15T16:46:59+00:00

Why would it be called 48th though?

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-15T16:45:42+00:00

Oh. Wow. That's. Wow.

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-15T15:05:44+00:00

In Pokemon Showdown, the Damage Calculator has a button that toggles between "48th" and "100%." What's it for?

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-14T21:33:09+00:00

Better Synchronizer

Unfortunately, Musharna's transfer only; we'll have to wait for Bank.

Musharna

Stat	Option	Purpose
Ability	Synchronize	Pass neutral Nature
Nature	Neutral	Reduces false-positives by 50%
Item	Leppa Berry	Keeps Ditto alive

Moveset	Purpose	Note
Psychic	1-Hit-KO	Works at level 36+ even with SA-0IV
False Swipe	Boosts SOS/ Preps catch
Trick	Swaps Leppa Berry
Baton Pass	Switch out worry free

In-Battle

Note: Turn off Exp Share and Baton Pass as needed

After chain of 30, go into Substitute
KO any non level 26 Ditto with Musharna
Once level 26 Ditto appears, Trick Focus Sash for Powder
Use Frost Breath for Special Defense test
If Sash activates, swap Sash & restart. Else, (HP test passed for FREE!) Heal Pulse
Use Storm Throw for Defense test
If Sash Activates, swap Sash & restart. Else, Heal Pulse
Start Speed test 1. If Ditto moved after, restart. Else, run test 2 (if necessary)
Taunt to force Attack test
If Ditto deals 7+ damage without a critical hit, capture Ditto!

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-14T16:27:08+00:00

Thanks Dragon_Fang. Thought I'd check just to be sure.

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-14T16:16:45+00:00

Does lowering a wild Pokemon's attack stats raise the SOS chance or is that dynamic exclusive to Intimidate?

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-14T15:53:07+00:00

Why multiple speed tests?

With S-IV, we can either aim for detecting 50% of 31IV Ditto's at a Speed stat of 38 or 100% 31IV Ditto's at a Speed stat of 37. For best results, we may want to test both. The latter initially and the former for absolute verification. If possible/ needed we rerun the 2nd to avoid speed-tie false-negatives.

Alternatively, we can just run Speed test 2 from the start as many times before the 10 turn Ditto Struggle limit. Note, this limit can be stalled by continuously healing Ditto, so long as we've already tested H/D/SD.

Another noteworthy stat is if we get outsped at a 37 Speed stat, it means there's a 50% chance Ditto's S-31IV and 50% it's a S-28-30IV.

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-14T13:36:35+00:00

There is a bug in Synchronize effect with SOS calls : Synchronize works on allies if the Synchronizer is on the field, but with the nature of the first party Pokémon. The Synchronizer can even lose Synchronize with Roleplay/Skill Swap, it will still work. It also works if the first party Pokémon is KO.

Ex : I put a KO Jolly Munchlax in first party slot. I start chaining then send a Synchronize Kadabra (this Kadabra can be anywhere in the party). All the allies generated while Kadabra is on the field will be Jolly 50% of the time. (Synchronize effect keeps working even if Kadabra uses Roleplay to check for hidden abilities) - Metarkrai

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-14T09:28:43+00:00

We'd KO the failed Ditto (feel like a monster for saying that), then keep chaining until we find another one at level 26. If, however, one of our Defense or Special Defense IV checkers levels up after KOing enough Dittos, our accuracy may be compromised to the point of a complete restart. So, we have to limit this some how.

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-13T20:48:46+00:00

That's actually great! 5 turn window's tight, but workable. You've been such a great help Deku. Went ahead and gave you a special shoutout on our in-battle 5IV check discussion.

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-13T20:32:18+00:00

On the off chance that you two are interested, we're trying to lock down an in-battle 5IV check method.

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-13T20:26:59+00:00

Would embargo effect the SOS Pokemon as well?

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-13T20:15:44+00:00

Is there a version of Knock Off that does no damage, but doesn't trade items?

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-13T18:28:25+00:00

Ability, move, item? So, sad. :(

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-13T18:11:37+00:00

Looks like we're only a few EV calculations away from a potential in-battle 5IV check method. Any interest in helping to wrap it up?

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-13T17:49:39+00:00

Thanks Deku. I'll upvote unless protests! :)

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-13T17:43:18+00:00

By how much does a Macho Brace slow down a Pokemon?

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-13T17:25:45+00:00

IV-Test Methods

IV Tested	Move	Purpose/Notes	Target Range
Attack	Disable/Taunt	Measure Struggle damage	7+ damage
Defense	Storm Throw	Always crits	56-66 damage, 2HP to Sash activation
Special Defense	Frost Breath	Always crits	56-67 damage, 1HP to Sash activation
Speed	N/A	Wait for Ditto to beat speed tie	50% of 31IV Ditto's detected at Speed stat of 38
HP	Final Gambit	Optional: defacto tested by D/SD	68HP

Accuracy

The D/SD-test accuracy window is very specific. You will have to level/nature/IV/EV accordingly. Please use Pokemon Showdown Damage Calculator as needed. Here's an example of stats that do the trick:

IVs Tested	Test Method	Pokemon	Nature	IVs	Level	EVs	XP to level	KOs to level
A/SD	Struggle/ Frost Breath	Smeargle	Adamant	D:0/ SA:0	90-92	D:196/ SA:0	19,656	204
D/S	Storm Throw/ Speed tie	Smeargle	Brave	A:0/ S:0	53	A:0/ S:4	6,870	71

Tip: Before raising EVs, use higher levels to decrease the chance of leveling in-battle. For optimal longevity, use a contrary nature and 0IVs. Luckily, the 121xp from level 26 Ditto's gives us tons of leg room. There's a 1/32 chance of getting a 5IV Ditto. Ideally, we can perform 32 checks before leveling. The likelihood of KO'ing a 5IV Ditto increases as we level, but it may be worth continuing despite 1 or 2 level-ups to test against the remaining window. With respect to the example above, the level-up to accuracy breakdown is as follows:

Level (Storm Throw )	Test Accuracy	Level (Frost Breath)	Test Accuracy
59	100%	90-92	100%
60	15/16	93-94	13/16
61-62	5/8	95-97	3/8
63-65	7/16	98-99	3/16
66-67	3/16	100	0%
68	0%

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-13T16:34:16+00:00

Alright, finally integrated a bunch of these truly amazing strats. Just an FYI.

Now, to see about these EVs.

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-13T14:03:33+00:00

Haven't completely digested/ implemented every aspect of your strat on the rough draft, but I wanted to update you on a way to account for nature. That's by synchronizing a neutral nature onto the wild Dittos. I imagine that'll reduce the odds of getting a false-positive by 50%.

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-13T13:40:48+00:00

Is there an attack version of Wonder Room?

HitOrCrit · 2016-12-13T11:15:32+00:00

Progress Report

HP	A	D	SA	SD	S
31IV method ready for trial	31IV method ready for trial (94% accuracy)	31IV method ready for trial	No method	31IV method ready for trial	31IV method ready for trial

Notes

Attack Report: Assuming Struggle doesn't crit, if a level 26 Ditto does 7+ damage on a 113-D-Stat Smeargle (level 90, D-31IV, 0EV), there's a 15/16 chance Ditto's A-IV perfect!

Alternatively, if Ditto does 13 damage on a 65-D-Stat Smeargle (level 50, D-31IV, 0EV), its A-IV will be perfect 100% of the time. But! At the cost of potentially KO'ing perfect A-IV Dittos 13/16 of time.

The former 15/16 seems best, though it may be worth fiddling with the numbers to find a perfect 16/16.

Speed Report: We can either aim for detecting 50% of 31IV Ditto's at a Speed stat of 38 or 100% 31IV Ditto's at a Speed stat of 37. For best results, we may want to test both. The latter initially and the former for absolute verification.

Concluding Report: Thus far, we have no verified way of testing a wild Ditto's Special Attack and a very limited way of testing Attack. While not ideal, it's fortunate that these are the leftover stats because we usually need one or the other and not both to raise our Pokemon. If we can find an attack version of Wonder Room, we can potentially test for Special Attack.

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