What is the meaning of the small pink face symbol on the Pokemon summary screen?

There is a small pink face right beside the sparkle that indicates Shiny. What is the meaning of that face?It's at the left side of the "marks" that you can put. You can see them in summary window or ...[More]

What is the meaning of the small pink face symbol on the Pokemon summary screen?

There is a small pink face right beside the sparkle that indicates Shiny. What is the meaning of that face?It's at the left side of the "marks" that you can put. You can see them in summary window or ...[More]

How to Trade Between Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire emulator on my Macbook pro?

I would like to trade Pokemon for evolution between Ruby and Sapphire emulators for trades. However, I cannot seem to get an emulator that works on my Macbook M1 with Ventura to load 2 games at once.T...[More]

How to Trade Between Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire emulator on my Macbook pro?

I would like to trade Pokemon for evolution between Ruby and Sapphire emulators for trades. However, I cannot seem to get an emulator that works on my Macbook M1 with Ventura to load 2 games at once.T...[More]

How to obtain all 3 starters on Pokemon Fire Red - Leaf Green and have them as Original Trainer (OT) (Macbook VBA)?

I am currently using an Apple M1 Ventura machine with a VirtualBoyAdvance.How do I get all 3 starters (Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle) with Original Trainer (OT) status on a game without using che...[More]

How to obtain all 3 starters on Pokemon Fire Red - Leaf Green and have them as Original Trainer (OT) (Macbook VBA)?

I am currently using an Apple M1 Ventura machine with a VirtualBoyAdvance.How do I get all 3 starters (Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle) with Original Trainer (OT) status on a game without using che...[More]

If I have fewer than 6 Pokemon in my party, does each gain more EXP?

I have a few weak Pokemon that I'm trying to level quickly. I'm wondering if it helps to keep less than 6 Pokemon in my party.Does that divide the total EXP gained by fewer Pokemon? Or does each Pokem...[More]

If I have fewer than 6 Pokemon in my party, does each gain more EXP?

I have a few weak Pokemon that I'm trying to level quickly. I'm wondering if it helps to keep less than 6 Pokemon in my party.Does that divide the total EXP gained by fewer Pokemon? Or does each Pokem...[More]

How to get past the old man in Viridian City in Pokemon Leaf Green?

It's been a while since I last played Pokémon Leaf green.I am playing it with my nephew and he asked me how to get to first Gym (Brock) to get the Boulder badge.Here is the problem:.An old man is lyi...[More]

How to get past the old man in Viridian City in Pokemon Leaf Green?

It's been a while since I last played Pokémon Leaf green.I am playing it with my nephew and he asked me how to get to first Gym (Brock) to get the Boulder badge.Here is the problem:.An old man is lyi...[More]

How to get past this old man in Leaf green?

It's been a while since I last played Pokémon Leaf green.I am playing it with my nephew and he asked me how to get to first gym(Brock's gym to get boulder badge.).Here is the problem:.An old man is l...[More]

How to get past this old man in Leaf green?

It's been a while since I last played Pokémon Leaf green.I am playing it with my nephew and he asked me how to get to first gym(Brock's gym to get boulder badge.).Here is the problem:.An old man is l...[More]

How much stardust do I need to trade my Charcadet in Pokemon Go?

This is my Charcadet. I tried to trade it with my other account but it said I don't have enough stardust.Question from user Kaito at gaming.stackexchange.com.Answer:It depends on if the other account ...[More]

How much stardust do I need to trade my Charcadet in Pokemon Go?

This is my Charcadet. I tried to trade it with my other account but it said I don't have enough stardust.Question from user Kaito at gaming.stackexchange.com.Answer:It depends on if the other account ...[More]

How to catch Latios and Latias?

I'm starting to play Pokemon Emerald! How can I catch or encounter Latios or Latias in the game? I want this Pokemon so bad! This is my childhood Pokemon because it can one shot Rayquaza! So cool!...[More]

How to catch Latios and Latias?

I'm starting to play Pokemon Emerald! How can I catch or encounter Latios or Latias in the game? I want this Pokemon so bad! This is my childhood Pokemon because it can one shot Rayquaza! So cool!...[More]

Cosmoen Evolution

If I evolve a Cosmoen into a Solgaleo, is there a way to get Lunala? Because my goal is to complete the Pokedex, if I evolve my Cosmoen into Solgaleo, what are the ways to get a Lunala? Question fr...[More]

Cosmoen Evolution

If I evolve a Cosmoen into a Solgaleo, is there a way to get Lunala? Because my goal is to complete the Pokedex, if I evolve my Cosmoen into Solgaleo, what are the ways to get a Lunala? Question fr...[More]

Best strategy to catch Snorlax on Pokemon Fire Red?

I have played Pokémon for many years but have always struggled catching Snorlax without cheats. What are the best strategies to approach catching both of them in Pokémon Fire Red? ...[More]

Best strategy to catch Snorlax on Pokemon Fire Red?

I have played Pokémon for many years but have always struggled catching Snorlax without cheats. What are the best strategies to approach catching both of them in Pokémon Fire Red? ...[More]

Why do I have to hold down twice to activate this special attack in PokemonGo?

This has been bothering me recently: when my special attack is ready, why do I have to 'hold down' twice to activate it? Yes, sometimes I only have to do it once but the majority of the time I...[More]

Why do I have to hold down twice to activate this special attack in PokemonGo?

This has been bothering me recently: when my special attack is ready, why do I have to 'hold down' twice to activate it? Yes, sometimes I only have to do it once but the majority of the time I...[More]

Making Money in Pokemon First Generation

In the first generation of pokemon games, you can't do a rematch on trainers you have beat during the course of the game. Since you only get money by fighting trainers, how are you supposed to ...[More]

Making Money in Pokemon First Generation

In the first generation of pokemon games, you can't do a rematch on trainers you have beat during the course of the game. Since you only get money by fighting trainers, how are you supposed to ...[More]

I cant find Manaphy in Pokemon Legends Arceus

I finished all the tasks, even unlocked the cave, but Manaphy isn't there. I already repeated the process many times, he's not there. Any help? Question from user Maria Zapata at stackex...[More]

I cant find Manaphy in Pokemon Legends Arceus

I finished all the tasks, even unlocked the cave, but Manaphy isn't there. I already repeated the process many times, he's not there. Any help? Question from user Maria Zapata at stackex...[More]

How do I unlock Floaro Gardens in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

I want to unlock Floaro Gardens in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, but I didn't play Pokémon Sword or Shield. Is there any way to unlock it? Question from user Maria Zapata at stackexcha...[More]

How do I unlock Floaro Gardens in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

I want to unlock Floaro Gardens in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, but I didn't play Pokémon Sword or Shield. Is there any way to unlock it? Question from user Maria Zapata at stackexcha...[More]

Why does the Pokémon count show one more than the actual Pokémon I have?

I have 11 Pokémon, none duplicate. But the count at the top shows 12. Is this a bug, or does it count the Pokémon in the egg, too? Question from user Shaunak D at stackexchange. ...[More]

Why does the Pokémon count show one more than the actual Pokémon I have?

I have 11 Pokémon, none duplicate. But the count at the top shows 12. Is this a bug, or does it count the Pokémon in the egg, too? Question from user Shaunak D at stackexchange. ...[More]

Does renaming a pokemon to its original name count as a nickname?

Basically what I actually want to know is, if I rename a Pokémon to its original name and trade it, will the traded Pokémon evolve with its proper evolved Pokémon name or retain i...[More]

Does renaming a pokemon to its original name count as a nickname?

Basically what I actually want to know is, if I rename a Pokémon to its original name and trade it, will the traded Pokémon evolve with its proper evolved Pokémon name or retain i...[More]

Pokémon Selection Strategy for Emerald

I've gotten about midway into Pokémon Emerald -- completed the third badge (electric badge), and starting to get quite an assortment of Pokémon. The problem is, I can't figure...[More]

Pokémon Selection Strategy for Emerald

I've gotten about midway into Pokémon Emerald -- completed the third badge (electric badge), and starting to get quite an assortment of Pokémon. The problem is, I can't figure...[More]

Whats up with Geodudes gen 1 moveset?

I read on pokemondb.com that in gen 1 Geodude learns Defence Curl, Harden, Self Destruct and Explosion. This seems like a strange combination of moves to me, and I have two questions. Harden and De...[More]

Whats up with Geodudes gen 1 moveset?

I read on pokemondb.com that in gen 1 Geodude learns Defence Curl, Harden, Self Destruct and Explosion. This seems like a strange combination of moves to me, and I have two questions. Harden and De...[More]

Whats wrong with my Pokemon Go curveball?

So I've got pretty good at landing curveballs. Well, according to How to throw a curveball that's what I think I'm doing. But I never seem to get the 10xp bonus for curveball, whether I hi...[More]

Whats wrong with my Pokemon Go curveball?

So I've got pretty good at landing curveballs. Well, according to How to throw a curveball that's what I think I'm doing. But I never seem to get the 10xp bonus for curveball, whether I hi...[More]

Pokemon GO, What does this symbol mean in the Collector research?

In the temporary research there is a challenge to catch specific pokemon. Some are normal, some are event, but there is one that I'm not sure what it means. What does this symbol mean? Qu...[More]

Pokemon GO, What does this symbol mean in the Collector research?

In the temporary research there is a challenge to catch specific pokemon. Some are normal, some are event, but there is one that I'm not sure what it means. What does this symbol mean? Qu...[More]

What is CP in PokemonGo?

Pokémon have a statistic called CP. What does it do, and why is it relevant? Is it a substitute for the nonexistent levels and statistics, or is it something completely different? Questio...[More]

What is CP in PokemonGo?

Pokémon have a statistic called CP. What does it do, and why is it relevant? Is it a substitute for the nonexistent levels and statistics, or is it something completely different? Questio...[More]

What advantage do I get by evolving my Pokemon?

I know that if I postpone my Pokemon's evolution, I can learn certain moves earlier. For example, Mareep learns Thunder at level 55 while its fully evolved form, Ampharos, only gets it at level 79...[More]

What advantage do I get by evolving my Pokemon?

I know that if I postpone my Pokemon's evolution, I can learn certain moves earlier. For example, Mareep learns Thunder at level 55 while its fully evolved form, Ampharos, only gets it at level 79...[More]

What does the padlock icon in Pokemon summary page mean?

I've noticed that there's a padlock icon in every Pokemon summary page, but I can't figure out its meaning or how to use it. How can you lock a Pokemon? And lock from what? Or is tha...[More]

What does the padlock icon in Pokemon summary page mean?

I've noticed that there's a padlock icon in every Pokemon summary page, but I can't figure out its meaning or how to use it. How can you lock a Pokemon? And lock from what? Or is tha...[More]

What are all of the non-solo types in Pokemon games?

In the Pokemon games that I have played (R/B/Y, G/S/C, R/S/E), I recall that there are some types that never go alone. For example, there is no pure Flying type Pokemon, there would at least be Nor...[More]

What are all of the non-solo types in Pokemon games?

In the Pokemon games that I have played (R/B/Y, G/S/C, R/S/E), I recall that there are some types that never go alone. For example, there is no pure Flying type Pokemon, there would at least be Nor...[More]

Is Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness region-locked?

I have an Italian 3DS and I've bought a second-hand English Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness. I should be able to play it, but I can't, and I don't know why. According to this que...[More]

Is Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness region-locked?

I have an Italian 3DS and I've bought a second-hand English Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness. I should be able to play it, but I can't, and I don't know why. According to this que...[More]

Do opponents Pokémons Power Points deplete in Pokemon Stadium?

I know that in Gen 1 games, the opponent's Pokémon has infinite Power Points. Was this fixed for Pokémon Stadium 1? I tried to search on Google for an answer but couldn't find...[More]

Do opponents Pokémons Power Points deplete in Pokemon Stadium?

I know that in Gen 1 games, the opponent's Pokémon has infinite Power Points. Was this fixed for Pokémon Stadium 1? I tried to search on Google for an answer but couldn't find...[More]

In Pokemon Go does the Vivilion postcard pinning overflow to the next medal?

If I have a Vivilion medal at 12 out of 15 and then pins 5 postcards for that model, would the medal be completed and the left over of 2 be brought over to the next medal? Or would the new medal st...[More]

In Pokemon Go does the Vivilion postcard pinning overflow to the next medal?

If I have a Vivilion medal at 12 out of 15 and then pins 5 postcards for that model, would the medal be completed and the left over of 2 be brought over to the next medal? Or would the new medal st...[More]

Can you delete or overwrite HM moves in Pokemon RGBY?

Is there any way to remove HM moves from a Pokemon in the first generation games? This includes learning and overwriting the HM or using a move deleter. Question from user zero298 at gaming.stackex...[More]

Can you delete or overwrite HM moves in Pokemon RGBY?

Is there any way to remove HM moves from a Pokemon in the first generation games? This includes learning and overwriting the HM or using a move deleter. Question from user zero298 at gaming.stackex...[More]

What happens if you transfer a fully EV trained LVL 100 Pokémon from Gen 2 to Pokémon Home?

Basically, on modern gen Pokémon games, you can only EV train and max up to 2 EV stat at most (255-255 or 252-252-4). But in Pokémon Crystal Gen 2, you could EV train and max all EV stat...[More]

What happens if you transfer a fully EV trained LVL 100 Pokémon from Gen 2 to Pokémon Home?

Basically, on modern gen Pokémon games, you can only EV train and max up to 2 EV stat at most (255-255 or 252-252-4). But in Pokémon Crystal Gen 2, you could EV train and max all EV stat...[More]

I caught an Eevee, which of its evolutions will it evolve into?

So I just caught an Eevee. Now, I need 25 candies to evolve it. The fact is that in the GameBoy color versions, that Pokémon needed a stone to evolve instead of experience. Depending of the sto...[More]

I caught an Eevee, which of its evolutions will it evolve into?

So I just caught an Eevee. Now, I need 25 candies to evolve it. The fact is that in the GameBoy color versions, that Pokémon needed a stone to evolve instead of experience. Depending of the sto...[More]

How do you upload Pokemon from the Virtual Console versions of R - B - Y to the Pokemon Bank?

I bought Pokemon Blue today from the VC but when I go into Pokemon Bank or Poketransporter I can't find an option to send Pokemon from my copy of Blue into the Bank. How do you upload them? Is ...[More]

How do you upload Pokemon from the Virtual Console versions of R - B - Y to the Pokemon Bank?

I bought Pokemon Blue today from the VC but when I go into Pokemon Bank or Poketransporter I can't find an option to send Pokemon from my copy of Blue into the Bank. How do you upload them? Is ...[More]

What Pokemon characteristics are immutable as of gen 9 games?

I'm picking up Pokemon games with Violet and learning about every additions made to the game since gen 2, I'm having a hard time figuring out what are the Pokemon characteristics you can't change thro...[More]

What Pokemon characteristics are immutable as of gen 9 games?

I'm picking up Pokemon games with Violet and learning about every additions made to the game since gen 2, I'm having a hard time figuring out what are the Pokemon characteristics you can't change thro...[More]

Why do Pokemon sometimes have dark stripes in Pokemon Go?

Occasionally I'll face a Charizard or Venusaur in GBL that has dark striping like this:.How do they get those markings, or what is the significance of them?Question from user Lysander at gaming.stacke...[More]

Why do Pokemon sometimes have dark stripes in Pokemon Go?

Occasionally I'll face a Charizard or Venusaur in GBL that has dark striping like this:.How do they get those markings, or what is the significance of them?Question from user Lysander at gaming.stacke...[More]

Can the Japanese version be played in English?

Can the Japanese version of Pokémon Conquest be played in English (via a setting menu or something)? Or can that version of Pokémon Conquest only be played in the Japanese language?Question from...[More]

Can the Japanese version be played in English?

Can the Japanese version of Pokémon Conquest be played in English (via a setting menu or something)? Or can that version of Pokémon Conquest only be played in the Japanese language?Question from...[More]

How the Hit Point color bar is calculated?

I have Silver and Gold (the 2nd gen) in mind, but I guess the logic is the same for the whole serie. I would like to know how the Hit Point color bar is calculated. I guess it would be something li...[More]

How the Hit Point color bar is calculated?

I have Silver and Gold (the 2nd gen) in mind, but I guess the logic is the same for the whole serie. I would like to know how the Hit Point color bar is calculated. I guess it would be something li...[More]

What is the Font Used in Pokemon Conquest?

What's the font used in Pokemon Conquest's dialogue? More specifically, since I assume it's some proprietary font compiled in the game, where have I seen it before? It looked extremely familiar as soo...[More]

What is the Font Used in Pokemon Conquest?

What's the font used in Pokemon Conquest's dialogue? More specifically, since I assume it's some proprietary font compiled in the game, where have I seen it before? It looked extremely familiar as soo...[More]

How many Pokémon were available at the release of Pokémon Go?

I have googled for this, but can't really put the proper terms to find an answer. At the initial release of Pokémon Go, how many Pokémon were available? I seem to remember legenda...[More]

How many Pokémon were available at the release of Pokémon Go?

I have googled for this, but can't really put the proper terms to find an answer. At the initial release of Pokémon Go, how many Pokémon were available? I seem to remember legenda...[More]

What are the rules for mega evolutions in Pokemon go?

The rules for Pokémon go's mega evolutions have changed over time. There doesn't seem to be any one place in the publisher, Niantic, states all the rules, mechanics and benefits for meg...[More]

What are the rules for mega evolutions in Pokemon go?

The rules for Pokémon go's mega evolutions have changed over time. There doesn't seem to be any one place in the publisher, Niantic, states all the rules, mechanics and benefits for meg...[More]

Does it make a difference to CP if you feed candies before or after evolving?

When activating the evolution for a caught Pokemon, it seems to amplify the Combat Power (CP). Thus it seems most beneficial to evolve your Pokemon with the highest CP, if you have multiple of the sam...[More]

Does it make a difference to CP if you feed candies before or after evolving?

When activating the evolution for a caught Pokemon, it seems to amplify the Combat Power (CP). Thus it seems most beneficial to evolve your Pokemon with the highest CP, if you have multiple of the sam...[More]