Which do you prefer, shinies or event Pokemon? I prefer shinies. Event Pokemon just don't seem that exciting to be honest, to me at least. Do you like shinies? Do you use them for showing off in battles, or (like me) keep them shining away in their boxes? Discuss!
DPPt/HGSS Shines or Events
- Thread starter Megachu
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i prefer shines. anyone can get a event but you need luck and hours of play to get shines
^Actually, shinies are becoming incredibly common thanks to the advent of PokéRadar chaining, RNG abuse, and the Masuda Method of breeding -- one of the reasons I have a certain fondness more so for event Pokémon.
What I like about these Pokémon in particular is not so much the special attributes of the Pokémon themselves, but rather the story that surrounds them. For me event Pokémon serve as sort of "digital mementos," when you can look back on the Pokémon in your PC or party and say, "I remember when I went to 'X' location to get this Pokémon," or "I remember meeting 'X' people waiting in line to get this Pokémon" (< at least when they still did link cables
). It's this sort of "real-life charm" I think event Pokémon have the most, especially because it shows real dedication as a player to go out and get these Pokémon in person (except for Wi-Fi events...and people trading over the Internet...). Of course, shinies have the advantage of being accessible to any player regardless of where they live, and I have fond memories of finding completely random shinies myself, but I think event Pokémon are particularly cool for these human elements that are involved.
...Of course I don't hesitate to receive either of them -- they're all great in my book!
What I like about these Pokémon in particular is not so much the special attributes of the Pokémon themselves, but rather the story that surrounds them. For me event Pokémon serve as sort of "digital mementos," when you can look back on the Pokémon in your PC or party and say, "I remember when I went to 'X' location to get this Pokémon," or "I remember meeting 'X' people waiting in line to get this Pokémon" (< at least when they still did link cables
). It's this sort of "real-life charm" I think event Pokémon have the most, especially because it shows real dedication as a player to go out and get these Pokémon in person (except for Wi-Fi events...and people trading over the Internet...). Of course, shinies have the advantage of being accessible to any player regardless of where they live, and I have fond memories of finding completely random shinies myself, but I think event Pokémon are particularly cool for these human elements that are involved....Of course I don't hesitate to receive either of them -- they're all great in my book!
I really like Pokemon that rarely seem to be released as events. The way a Pokemon is shiny appeals to me, but I totally understand why some people prefer events. In answer to the earlier post, 'anyone' cannot get events. I live no where near any event place, and you can trade just as easily foor shinies as events over wifi.
I love shinies, but have only encountered one in my life (Hence my rank)
I plan on EV training her and at level 100 trade her for something awesome.
I plan on EV training her and at level 100 trade her for something awesome.
I'm really not going to go out of my way much anymore to get a shiny. I used to, but based on how often I actually PLAY on WiFi over Shoddy, it's just not worth it. But to make a full decision, I'd have to say I prefer the shinies.
I prefer event Pokemon because they sometimes come with moves they would never learn otherwise. This could be used to surprise opponents.
I never really thought of that, I thought most event collectors didn't battle with their events. I like shinys more, they just seem cool.
I just clone it when it is untouched first. Then I EV the other one.
How exactly are shinies 'useless'? In fact, they're no different to any other Pokemon, shiny, event or not. They can be great for trading and for playing. In the grand scheme of things, all pokemon is useless. Its a fllipin video game.
Take a deep breath Alvin, We all know that our existence is pointless, so why not spend it doing pointless things?
I'm not getting angry, just pointing it out. New Pokemon are nice too, but shinies are really cool for me.
Maybe some of us like how they're alternately coloured?
Nobody on this trade thread is saying 'OMG events are like so pointless man they're like not even special'. Apart from you, everyone has expressed a reasonable view.
Nobody on this trade thread is saying 'OMG events are like so pointless man they're like not even special'. Apart from you, everyone has expressed a reasonable view.
Yes, everyone else said that they liked whatever they did, fair.
They didn't say that the other stuff was pointless and stupid.
I've got nothing against you, just respect other people's views.
They didn't say that the other stuff was pointless and stupid.
I've got nothing against you, just respect other people's views.
The OP did.
While he didn't say "pointless or stupid" outright, he did speak against the opposite element.
I don't recall disrespecting anyone else's views in this topic. My view is the only one that was opposed in this matter. Perhaps you should apply this advice yourself.
He din't say 'pointless' though did he?
Nobody is saying events are pointless, I don't think they are.
Why are you trying to argue against me? Notice all the other people didn't say oh, shinies are pointless cos I like events.
Nobody is saying events are pointless, I don't think they are.
Why are you trying to argue against me? Notice all the other people didn't say oh, shinies are pointless cos I like events.