Rather than each move being ideal for a specific type of contest and inflicting effects on yourself or the other Pokémon within, each move can be used in any contest and there's only a handul of effects. When its Sheen reaches the maximum of 12, then it can no longer eat any Poffin so choose the Poffin wisely.įor these games, the structure of how moves work has changed. Its favourite food is shown on the Status screen and is based upon the Pokémon's nature.įor every Poffin you feed your Pokémon, its Sheen goes up. Poffin that match the Favorite Food of a Pokémon will increase more of a stat. The Poffin's Level is relative to the boost that you give it so use the strongest Poffin to get the stat boosted This is a special stat that increases based on the amount of Poffin you feed the Pokémon and the Strength of the Poffin. There are a total of four ranks to complete PictureĪ Pokémon's condition is a major component of the Visual Evaluation part of the contest. As the Hall Rank increases, the Hall will get set up with more decorations. There is also an area that allows for you to participate in Super Contests locally or online with other players.Īs you complete successful contests, the Hall Rank will improve. Completion of Master Rank gives you a Twinkling Star Ribbon As it has no set focus your Pokémon's Capsules truly factor in. This Contest is only playable with a Pokémon with a Contest Star Ribbon and featurs trainers such as Jasmine & Fantina as opponents.

Normal, Great, Ultra and Master give you the type's Stickers A, B, C & D respectively.Īfter you have completed the Elite Four, you will gain access to the Brilliant or Shining Contest depending on your game. You will also get Stickers themed around each type of Contest after you're 'Star of the Show' in each contest. You'll get given a Ribbon for each Master Rank completion and if you complete all 5 Master Ranks with a single Pokémon, you will get the Contest Star Ribbon. You'll be unable to participate in the higher ranks until you've completed the lower ranks. Like before, the contests are divided into 5 categories: Coolness, Cuteness, Beauty, Toughness, Cleverness, and there are ranks of Normal, Great, Ultra and Master to work through The Super Contests were originally in the original Pokémon Diamond & Pearl and make a return in these games. Black: Victini & ReshiramWhite: Victini & Zekrom.Pokémon Ranger & The Temple of the Sea!.Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of Time & Darkness.Mystery Dungeon: Blazing, Stormy & Light Adventure Squad.Pokémon Battle TrozeiPokémon Link: Battle.

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