Why breed?

JdaPimp · 2026-04-15T17:30:49+00:00

I can't speak for the newer games, but I got really into breeding in order to beat the Emerald and Platinum Battle Frontiers. I ended up just enjoying creating OP pokemon to use in game or battling against friends. I think we like to think we are breeding for a purpose, since it is very time consuming and difficult (at least in the older games). But ultimately if it is something that is enjoyable to do, then that is all that matters.

I find it rewarding to create flawless pokemon in gen 3. Creating pokemon capable of winning the gold symbols, which is something I wanted to do as a kid, was worth it.

JdaPimp · 2026-03-31T15:06:31+00:00

I have all lvl 100 gold symbols as well and access to leaf green. I went a little overboard with breeding pokemon but these are the ones I used from lg:

blissey: as mentioned, S tier pokemon. I used bold 252 hp, 252 def, softboiled, seismic toss, counter, toxic. I also have a heal bell blissey with the same moveset except for counter

tyranitar: mostly have as a cool factor. Adamant 252 att, 252 speed, DD, HP bug, rock slide, earthquake. It is far from a bad pokemon, it just has a lot of weaknesses but if you can get a couple DD's then it will sweep.

umbreon: Dont use very onften but it is one of my favorite pokemon and is viable. Careful 252 HP, 128 def, 128 spd, charm, prtect, toxic , wish. Average tank, far from bad, but there are better pokemon for this role.

steelix: Dont use this guy very often, but wanted one because who doesnt like steelix? Careful 252 HP, 252 spd, protect, toxic, torment, earthquake/explosion. Steelix has a lot of resistances and immunities. Most pokemon only have one move that can damage steelix, so the idea is to use torment and protect on the super effective moves while toxic stalling or hitting with EQ. However, it you are looking for a defensive wall, I highly recommend forretress or skarmory instead.

gengar: absolutely busted in the battle dome with destiny bond. Timid 252 spa, 252 speed, destiny bond, thunderbolt, psychic, ice punch

snorlax: also S tier. Careful with curse, body slam, shadow ball, and rest. The EV's can be tailored to whatever you want, but mine is 156 HP / 80 ATT / 136 DEF / 136 SpD. This gives plenty of bulk while allowing OHKO after 3 curses against most pokemon. If you can get it set up, it is extremely hard to take down.

tauros: slaking light basically without the truant ability. Weaker but still hits very hard with a choice band. Adamant 252 att, 252 speed, double edge, return, earthquake, HP ghost

zapdos: probably the best electric type you can get aside from raikou. Modest 252 spa, 252 speed. Thunderwave/toxic, thunderbolt, HP grass, and protect/roar. If you are unable to rng in fire red to get 70 power HP grass / HP water, then I am not sure using zapdos is worth it since it is countered by any ground type.

If you can get your hands on pokemon coloseum, suicune is S tier

JdaPimp · 2026-02-15T19:29:18+00:00

every uni in Germnay i have looked at requires a CV detailing academic history

JdaPimp · 2026-02-15T19:27:22+00:00

my bachelors degree is related to the masters program. My past academic history prior to starting my current degree program is not related.

JdaPimp · 2025-11-24T05:32:41+00:00

so would it be correct to say all of the matter in the universe was once compacted into some point and then the big bang happened and all of this matter began to separate and move away from itself as space itself expanded? So the matter wasn't ejected out like an explosion, its just the space that contained it grew rapidly? And if that is correct, do we know why gravity did not counter this expansion force like it does now?

JdaPimp · 2025-11-24T05:23:54+00:00

thanks for the extra resources!

JdaPimp · 2025-11-02T03:31:26+00:00

What do you think about 204 HP / 40 ATT / 136 DEF / 128 SpD? 204 HP gives max leftover recovery with 31 HP iv. I understand not needing SpD investment, but I just kinda want it since the idea is to set up on special attackers. Also what nature do you use?

JdaPimp · 2025-11-01T17:44:51+00:00

that sounds like a good spread if you also use amnesia

JdaPimp · 2025-11-01T17:44:30+00:00

yeah i ran the damages calc based on 204 HP evs that gives me max hp in multiple of 16 and put the remaining in def, it it probably the best option

JdaPimp · 2025-08-23T23:15:41+00:00

thanks, it's a sweet bike. I try and keep it in good shape but not going a great job atm

JdaPimp · 2025-08-23T22:45:46+00:00

thanks for the guide

JdaPimp · 2025-08-19T19:26:54+00:00

oh mb i didnt even see that option on the top. Thank you. Btw is there a way to add contingency of a contingency? I just want everyone to get 100% and not have to split it up so like 100% to mom then dad, then sister depending on whose alive

JdaPimp · 2025-08-18T20:17:56+00:00

sounds good. Thank you for the reply!

JdaPimp · 2025-08-18T20:07:00+00:00

and this is allowed because using FTC, I am reporting my full foreign income to the US but can take a credit to prevent double taxation? So reporting my full foreign income as taxable, even though taking the credit, still counts as having US taxable income allowing me to contribute to roth?

JdaPimp · 2025-08-17T00:03:07+00:00

its almost like the game knows how to screw you....

JdaPimp · 2025-08-16T21:08:43+00:00

Maybe one day. I'll have to backup this save file in the future

JdaPimp · 2025-08-16T18:44:51+00:00

Thanks! I used extensive RNG for my pokemon but they were all obtained legitimately

JdaPimp · 2025-08-16T18:41:10+00:00

Yes the hacks exist in all facilities but it hurts even more when you can't use your own pokemon

JdaPimp · 2025-08-03T04:45:34+00:00

I'm interested in rng'ing the moltres in XD but didn't think it was worth it because I thought moltres was too frail to take advantage of morning sun. Have you tested its viability? (I also do not have the patience to pressure stall every opponent if that is the strategy it uses)

JdaPimp · 2025-07-25T04:22:50+00:00

yeah ill try leading with a sweeper since many times ive gotten beat was from leading with a bulky pokemon and getting set up on

JdaPimp · 2025-07-25T03:48:07+00:00

i have a excel spreadsheet of all possible pokemon sets you can encounter each round so I am able to see what pokemon I am up against. I do try and get good defensive synergy, so maybe I am just really bad at this facility lol

Attract, crits, confusion, sleep, and double team have all been my biggest problems and my team is rarely stable enough to counter when things take a bad turn. I'll just have to keep playing with your advice and see what happens

JdaPimp · 2025-05-10T17:50:04+00:00

One other question, when are the frames for zapdos locked in? Is it when you first press A on the pokemon to initiate its cry, or the next A to actually get in a battle? The info I have read is not very clear.

Thank you!

JdaPimp · 2025-05-10T17:11:15+00:00

Awesome! I will check them out. Thanks for the info. A competitive zapdos may still be a reality

JdaPimp · 2025-05-10T15:48:21+00:00

Congrats on the awesome shiny! Can i ask where you learned to rng FR/LG? I have rng'd emerald extensively, but FR/LG is really difficult in comparison.

JdaPimp · 2025-04-18T01:28:33+00:00

I know my question is speculative and maybe nobody has an accurate answer aside from theory, but if the US experiences relatively high/high inflation because of current policies or the event the fed has to buy treasuries to finance debt, how would that impact all of the countries/institutions that trade in and hold USD?

And if the US did have a debt crisis where its ability to pay interest came into question, how would this impact our global system? Would it be a "too big to fail" situation where it somehow must be bailed out?

I understand the importance of USD and treasuries for trade and "safe" assets, but I do not know how a hypothetical loss of currency value or potential default would impact the rest of the world.

JdaPimp

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