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VG Cats updates! It's another pokemon strip, but hey!

Jul 8, 2009#1

Shawn

You write what you know, right?
http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=284

Gotta love that final panel.

Jul 8, 2009#2

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bhamv2

"Rein fire from above"?

That last panel is really cool though.

Jul 8, 2009#3

Denbrought

Heh, good strip.

Jul 8, 2009#4

TwoBit

Nice.

Jul 8, 2009#5

Dusty668

Nifty!

Jul 8, 2009#6

Laurelai

I can't wait to get my grubby paws on Arceus. And I willllll get my grubby paws on it.... I willlllll.....
/rubs hands together

Jul 8, 2009#7

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bhamv2

That's one thing I'm not really a big fan of... each generation's legendaries keep outclassing previous generations. Except Mewtwo, I guess.

Jul 8, 2009#8

Shawn

bhamv2 said:
That's one thing I'm not really a big fan of... each generation's legendaries keep outclassing previous generations. Except Mewtwo, I guess.

I solved this problem by not playing anything past Pokemon Yellow.

Jul 8, 2009#9

JCM

Shawnacy said:
bhamv2 said:

That's one thing I'm not really a big fan of... each generation's legendaries keep outclassing previous generations. Except Mewtwo, I guess.

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I solved this problem by not playing anything past Pokemon Yellow.

Its like Dragonball you see, first becoming a monkey is your strongest form, then becoming Super Sayan (not as strong as the legendary Super Sayan), SS2 (oops, now legendary Super Sayan has been surpassed), SS3, joining, SS5 and etc....
:puke:

Jul 8, 2009#10

Hylian

decent strip

Jul 8, 2009#11

Shegokigo

Can't wait till next months strip! :smug:

Jul 8, 2009#12

Gusto

rly:

Jul 8, 2009#13

AshburnerX

It's more a matter of each surpassing generation having better game mechanics than each generation having better legendaries. Even then, some of the older ones (Like Jirachi, Mewtwo, and Kyogre) are still somewhat useful because of unique moves, elemental combinations, special abilities, or learnable TMs.

Jul 8, 2009#14

Shegokigo

The amount of Pokemon knowledge in this thread is disturbing. :bush:

Jul 8, 2009#15

Hylian

Shegokigo said:
The amount of Pokemon knowledge in this thread is disturbing. :bush:

The handheld games are still a lot of fun.

Jul 8, 2009#16

Fun Size

hylian said:
Shegokigo said:

The amount of Pokemon knowledge in this thread is disturbing. :bush:

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The handheld games are still a lot of fun.

Wait, are we talking about Pokemon or masturbation? Cause I don't know much about Pokemon.

Jul 8, 2009#17

Laurelai

Shegokigo said:
The amount of Pokemon knowledge in this thread is disturbing. :bush:

We take pokemon very seriously in this household!!!

/wields pitchfork and scowls most menacingly
.....while holding her shiny Lapras

Jul 8, 2009#18

Shegokigo

Jul 8, 2009#19

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bhamv2

AshburnerX said:
It's more a matter of each surpassing generation having better game mechanics than each generation having better legendaries. Even then, some of the older ones (Like Jirachi, Mewtwo, and Kyogre) are still somewhat useful because of unique moves, elemental combinations, special abilities, or learnable TMs.

But based on stats alone, legendaries are still getting tougher. Which Pokemon can stand up to Arceus toe to toe, apart from another Arceus? Similarly, before D/P, Kyogre, Groudon and Rayquaza were nearly uncounterable. (Though Shedinja vs Kyogre is still highly amusing) Which legendary from generation 1 is still used competitively, apart from Mewtwo? (Okay, fine, Zapdos in a baton passing or sleep talking role, but only occasionally)

I can understand why the developers keep making more powerful legendaries, gamers would balk if the new legendaries were useless compared to the old ones, and it's all about moving cartridges off shelves. But still, it's hard to watch my old favorites like Raikou, Suicune and Latias get marginalized.

Jul 8, 2009#20

Cajungal

Shegokigo said:
cartoon

Jul 8, 2009#21

AshburnerX

bhamv2 said:
But based on stats alone, legendaries are still getting tougher. Which Pokemon can stand up to Arceus toe to toe, apart from another Arceus?

Garchomp, if built properly. You could also gamble and try using a fast Pokemon with a OHKO move.

Jul 8, 2009#22

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bhamv2

AshburnerX said:
bhamv2 said:

But based on stats alone, legendaries are still getting tougher. Which Pokemon can stand up to Arceus toe to toe, apart from another Arceus?

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Garchomp, if built properly. You could also gamble and try using a fast Pokemon with a OHKO move.

Hmm, I'm skeptical about Garchomp, but I'll keep an open mind. As for OHKO moves, that's always a gamble, not really reliable enough to be a sure option.

By the way, if Garchomp can do it, wouldn't that theoretically mean Rayquaza and Salamence could too?

Jul 8, 2009#23

Shegokigo

Jul 8, 2009#24

Cheesy1

Thanks Shego, I'm SO depressed now because I understood that pic.

Jul 8, 2009#25

JCM

AshburnerX said:
bhamv2 said:

But based on stats alone, legendaries are still getting tougher. Which Pokemon can stand up to Arceus toe to toe, apart from another Arceus?

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Garchomp, if built properly. You could also gamble and try using a fast Pokemon with a OHKO move.

The biggest problem with defeating him is that you have to guess his type, but even then that will only give a slight advantage if you cant overcome his superior speed.

Although I have seen youtube videos of people beating him with Ratata, Mewtwo, Deoxys and Charrizard. Specially Ratata with Endeavor, then put Oddish to get him to sleep + Ultra Balls.

Jul 8, 2009#26

Shegokigo

Cheesy1 said:
Thanks Shego, I'm SO depressed now because I understood that pic.

Says the guy with an altered Pokemon picture as his avatar.

JCM said:
+ Ultra Balls.

Jul 8, 2009#27

JCM

Not everyone has a master ball left over.

Jul 8, 2009#28

CynicismKills

JCM said:
Shawnacy said:

bhamv2 said:

That's one thing I'm not really a big fan of... each generation's legendaries keep outclassing previous generations. Except Mewtwo, I guess.

Click to expand...

I solved this problem by not playing anything past Pokemon Yellow.

Click to expand...

Its like Dragonball you see, first becoming a monkey is your strongest form, then becoming Super Sayan (not as strong as the legendary Super Sayan), SS2 (oops, now legendary Super Sayan has been surpassed), SS3, joining, SS5 and etc....

Jul 8, 2009#29

Shegokigo

CynicismKills
:rofl:

Jul 8, 2009#30

AshburnerX

Somebody get Pikachu a laxative... he looks like he's going to pop a vein if he tries any harder.

Jul 8, 2009#31

Rob King

One
Two
Three
Four
Five

I had initially put these in my post, but they were a little too big.

Jul 8, 2009#32

JCM

Jul 8, 2009#33

Philosopher B.

Fact: I've never played a Pokemon game in my life. Decent strip though, if predictable.

Jul 8, 2009#34

Hailey Knight

I'm glad he made fun of how stupid the Professor's new question was. "Can I bear the responsibility of giving these young children Pokemon?"

Jul 8, 2009#35

Denbrought

This thread is making me cry over my lost childhood and laugh hard. Doing both at the same time is as dangerous as it sounds, too =_=

Jul 8, 2009#36

Gurpel

man, that was some really terrible writing. the concept was okay, but
-aeris' diatribe doesnt really seem to fit as a response to the prof there.
-word "very" used twice in one sentence
-Rein typo - already mentioned
-"GOD OUT OF!" ????

Shegokigo said:
The amount of Pokemon knowledge in this thread is disturbing. :bush:

well, they're nerds to be sure, but it is an interesting hobby. pokemon is allegedly a very complex game. i wouldn't know though, i usually just beat all the fights with my starter pokemon.

i <3 typhlosion.

Jul 8, 2009#37

Hailey Knight

Pokemon's a good RPG. Stupid story though.

The joke of this strip comes from some dialogue changes made by Pokemon Platinum to Diamond/Pearl's original script.

Jul 8, 2009#38

CynicismKills

escushion said:
Stupid story though.

Jul 8, 2009#39

Gurpel

escushion said:
The joke of this strip comes from some dialogue changes made by Pokemon Platinum to Diamond/Pearl's original script.

explain that plz?

Jul 8, 2009#40

Ravenpoe

Gurpel said:
escushion said:

The joke of this strip comes from some dialogue changes made by Pokemon Platinum to Diamond/Pearl's original script.

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explain that plz?

When the professor lets you keep your first pokemon, he momentarily hesitates, pondering to himself if giving such things to children is a wise choice.

Naturally, he doesn't ponder very long, and just gives away his incredibly rare mons (I mean, they're the only ones in the world!)

Jul 8, 2009#41

CynicismKills

Ravenpoe said:
Gurpel said:

escushion said:

The joke of this strip comes from some dialogue changes made by Pokemon Platinum to Diamond/Pearl's original script.

Click to expand...

explain that plz?

Click to expand...

When the professor lets you keep your first pokemon, he momentarily hesitates, pondering to himself if giving such things to children is a wise choice.

Naturally, he doesn't ponder very long, and just gives away his incredibly rare mons (I mean, they're the only ones in the world!)

It's like the start of an 80's comedy-action romp.

"A pre-pubescent kid who doesn't talk wants one of my super-powered battle monsters? What could possibly go wrong?"

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