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I think you're misunderstanding what is meant by updating moves to the 8th generation. Moves that existed in Generation V (aka moves that can be pulled from ROMs) are in the game and updated to modern learnsets. Any move introduced in Generation VI beyond is not in the game at all. (Ex: Moonblast, Liquidation, Body Press) BUT, something like Shell Smash (Generation V move) that was given to Blastoise in Generation VIII exists in its mvoeset. The only exception I can think of to something like this is the devs recently adding a Slush Rush equivalent to the Beartic line, though it has a different name.

Interesting, I joined November 3, 2012, seems based on date specific searches the game really picked up in popularity in 2012’s fall but I don’t know much beyond this

Pikachu recently obtained Sweet Scent from a Gen 8 event thanks to Pokemon Cafe Would make Raichu a very useful utility mon with Sweet Scent, Discharge, and Surf

Hi guys, with the 10 year anniversary being this year I was just curious when the game officially released to the public. I know it began in January of 2012 but it was closed to most then from what I have read. Couldn’t really find any clear information online when I searched. Cheers

Might seem like a dumb question, but if I change my name in game do my Pokemon's OT change as well?

Eh, I'd say it's too early for a complete opinion on it, but the story and characters are enjoyable to watch so far. Trigger has made some good shows in the past too, so I'm looking forward to the rest of this show that op though 10/10

what's a shiny

I'd assume you're going for a Poliwrath, so it depends if you'd prefer a bulkier or all out attacking one. For an attacking one, you're pretty much ready to go. As for the a defensive one, you could use the defense stat instead of special defense, and even if you are hit by a special move 21 sp def isn't that bad.

can you do something similar with swords dance on seaking?

also if you set your profile picture as anything other than rated G it doesn't work (found that out after an hour)

there is no escape, death is imminent

What exactly was the purpose of changing a horde's flee rates to what it is now? I don't really see any positives to it, and it just seems like an extra hassle.