Other signboards containing hints have also appeared in the games. In Pokémon X, Y, Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, Advanced Tips (Japanese: なるほど掲示板"I see" bulletin boards) contain more advanced information. In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, Island Challenge Markers (Japanese: 島巡り看板island-visiting signboards) contain information for Trainers on their island challenge. All of them are located near barricades that are opened after clearing a trial.
All Pokémon have pros and cons depending on their types. If their types differ, a higher-level Pokémon may lose in battle. Learn which types are strong and weak against your Pokémon's type.
Any Pokémon that appears even once in a battle is awarded EXP Points. To raise a weak Pokémon, put it at the top of the team list. As soon as a battle starts, switch it out. It will earn EXP Points without being exposed to any harm.
In addition to Hit Points (HP), Pokémon have Power Points (PP) that are used to make moves during battle. If a Pokémon runs out of PP, it must be taken to a Pokémon Center.
In the Hoenn region there are pairs of Trainers who challenge others for 2-on-2 Pokémon battles called Double Battles. In a Double Battles, the Trainers must send out two Pokémon, the one at the left of the list and top one. Watch how Pokémon are lined up.
If you want to stop a Pokémon from evolving, press the B Button while it is trying to evolve. The startled Pokémon will stop. This is called an evolution cancel.
Your Bag has several Pockets. Items you obtain are automatically placed in the appropriate Pockets. No Trainer can afford to be without a Bag of their own.
Up to sixteen decorations and furniture items can be placed in a Secret Base. Pick your favorite items and create your very own Secret Base exactly the way you want.
The new Great Ball offers improved catching rates. Try it on those hard-to-catch Pokémon.
Full Heal cures all ailments like burns, paralysis, poisoning, freezing, and sleep. It costs a bit more, but it's more convenient than buying other items.
Pokémon moves use energy called Power Points, or PP for short. If the PP of moves runs low, head for any Pokémon Center.
If a Pokémon is about to evolve, it can be instantly stopped. Press the B Button during evolution to startle the Pokémon into stopping. That is how evolution can be canceled.
Pokémon may become immobilized if they are asleep or paralyzed. If it happens to your Pokémon, it could be disastrous. If your opponent's Pokémon can't move, it's a big opportunity!
After a Berry is planted, watch the color of the soil. If the soil is dark, it means it has plenty of moisture. If the soil is lighter in color, water it with your Sprayduck.
The items in the Bag can be reorganized by pressing select.
If you get stuck in the bog, you can count on being there a while. There's no need to panic. Just struggle and squirm for a bit. Bicycles cannot be ridden on the marshy ground, incidentally.
Pokémon attacks are classified as being either physical or special. A physical attack is based on the Attack stat of the Pokémon. Likewise, a special attack is based on the Special Attack stat.
Wild Pokémon will appear regularly if you don't run, but walk quietly in the tall grass. If your party Pokémon are tired, it is better to avoid running, and go straight to a Pokémon Center.
The same kind of Pokémon may look the same, but they can grow differently. Their strengths may look the same in the beginning, but those strengths can change as they grow.
The move Dig can take you back to the entrance when you use it. If you want to explore a cave or something similar, a Pokémon with Dig will be quite useful.
All Pokémon have pros and cons depending on their types. If their types differ, a higher-level Pokémon may lose in battle. Learn which types are strong or weak against your Pokémon's type.
Pokémon have a source of energy for using moves. It's called PP, meaning Power Points. They have PP for each move. When a move has no PP remaining, that Pokémon cannot use that move. That's a good time to head for the Pokémon Center!
There are different Cases for each type of item. Items are placed automatically in the correct Case by their type. The name of the Case tells you what type of items will be kept there.
The number of Exp. Points you get after a battle is based on levels.When your Pokémon is weaker than its opponent, it will get more. But if your Pokémon is stronger, it won't get many.
Change your type on the Trainer Card to change how other players see you. You'll look different to others in the Union Room and the Tag Log! Match it with your introduction or character to show your individuality!
The maximum number of Boxes is now 24! In other words, you can store 720 Pokémon!
Pokémon have a source of energy for using moves. It's called PP, meaning Power Points. They have PP for each move. When a move has no PP remaining, that Pokémon cannot use that move. That's a good time to head for the Pokémon Center!
There are different Cases for each type of item. Items are placed automatically in the correct Case by their type. The name of the Case tells you what type of items will be kept there. Also, you can place anything in Free Space, no matter what it is. So you can keep items you often use in one place.
The number of Exp. Points you get after a battle is based on levels. When your Pokémon is weaker than its opponent, it will get more. But if your Pokémon is stronger, it won't get as many.
Try pressing SELECT while organizing your PC Box. It'll let you move your Pokémon around more easily! The more Pokémon you deposit, the more Boxes you'll have.
Change your type on the Trainer Card to change how other players see you. You'll look different to others in the Union Room and the Tag Log! Match it with your introduction or character to show your individuality!
To teach a Pokémon a move from a TM, open your Bag and go the TMs & HMs Pocket. From there, choose the TM that contains the move you want to teach your Pokémon. Once you've done that, you'll be able to select a Pokémon that can learn the move. All that's left is to confirm your selection, and your Pokémon will learn that move!
Even when two Pokémon are the same species, it doesn't mean their strength is the same. For example, a Pokémon raised by a Trainer will be stronger than one found in the wild.
There are some buttons that really come in handy! For example, pressing the Y Button will let you use registered items! To register an item, select it in the KEY ITEMS Pocket in your Bag, and then select "REGISTER"!
When catching a Pokémon, sometimes the Poké Ball you throw will rock only once. This is called a "critical capture," and the more Pokémon you catch, the more likely it will occur.
Any Pokémon that appears even once in a battle is awarded Exp. Points. To raise a weak Pokémon, put it at the top of the team list. As soon as a battle starts, switch it out. It will earn Exp. Points without being exposed to any harm.
In addition to Hit Points (HP), Pokémon have Power Points (PP) that are used to make moves during battle. If a Pokémon runs out of PP, it must be taken to a Pokémon Center.
There are pairs of Trainers who challenge others for two-on-two Pokémon battles called Double Battles. In a Double Battle, the Trainers must send out two Pokémon, the ones at the top left and the top right of their list. Pay attention to how you array the Pokémon in your list!
One of the indicators of a Pokémon's potential power is its Sp. Atk stat. Sp. Atk stands for Special Attack. It affects the strength of special moves. Likewise, Sp. Def or Special Defense stat protects against special moves!
The Ready button lets you use items quickly. Register items for quick use by opening the Key Items pocket of your Bag and selecting them with the A Button. To use registered items, press the Y Button. You can register up to four items.
If you want to stop a Pokémon from evolving, press the B Button while it is trying to evolve. The startled Pokémon will stop. This is called an Evolution cancel.
Your Bag has several Pockets. Items you obtain are automatically placed in the appropriate Pockets. No Trainer can afford to be without a Bag.
Pokémon can gain Exp. Points by battling other Pokémon. Exp. Points help them grow stronger. And your Pokémon will still get Exp. Points even if you catch a Pokémon you are battling against!
The Pokémon that will appear first in a battle will be the one that you've put in the top-left position in your Pokémon list.
Trying to take another person's Pokémon makes you no different than a thief! Poké Balls are only to be used to try to catch wild Pokémon that have no Trainers!
Even among the same species of Pokémon, individuals will have different strengths. They may not seem too different at first, but as they grow, so too will their differences!
When looking at your Pokémon's Summary page, you can change the arrangement of its moves by touching a move, dragging across the lower screen, and dropping it in a new spot.
Pokémon moves are divided into two categories: physical moves and special moves. A Pokémon's physical moves will do greater damage if the Pokémon has a high Attack stat, while a high Sp. Atk stat makes the Pokémon's special moves stronger.
Do you know what the stats describing a Pokémon's strengths mean? "Sp. Atk" is an abbreviation for "Special Attack" and shows how strong special moves will be. "Sp. Def" is an abbreviation of "Special Defense" and shows how well a Pokémon will be able to stand up to special moves.
On the screen where you select a Ride Pokémon to call, press the +Control Pad icon beside a Pokémon, and you can register that Pokémon to a direction button. Once you've registered a Pokémon, you can call it in no time by pressing that button in the field!
You can use a TM as many times as you like. By teaching your Pokémon moves of different types, you can ensure that your team will always be able to battle advantageously!
How many Exp. Points you get from a battle depends on the level of the Pokémon you fight. The higher your opponent's level compared to your Pokémon's level, the more Exp. Points your Pokémon will get for defeating it! But the opposite is also true: the lower that your opponent's level is compared to your Pokémon's level, the less Exp. Points your Pokémon will get for defeating it!
If you want to stop a Pokémon from evolving, press the B Button while it's trying to evolve. The Pokémon will be startled and stop evolving. This trick is called an Evolution cancel!
If you use Island Scan, you can sometimes find Pokémon that you don't usually meet in Alola! Rumors say that the Pokémon you might meet this way will vary by island and by day!
Have you seen numbers on the Festival Plaza icon on the X menu on your lower screen? It shows you how many people are currently connected via local wireless communication.
Pokémon that you drop off on Poké Pelago's Isle Avue will grow more friendly toward you. But don't leave them in the hot spring baths too long, or they might get overheated! Tap the sign to collect them from the bath!
There are times when you throw a Poké Ball to catch a Pokémon, and it shakes just once. The more Pokémon you catch, the more likely this curious phenomenon is to occur. Since it makes it more likely you'll be able to catch your target, it's called a critical capture.
Shake your Joy-Con when it's not attached to your system, and you can play with your partner!
For poison, use Antidote! For paralysis, use Paralyze Heal! Get them at Poké Marts!
Visit Professor Oak at his research lab to have him check out your progress on your Pokédex!
If you catch a Pokémon, the Pokémon in your party can earn Exp. Points! If you catch an unusually large Pokémon, you'll get even more Exp. Points! ...Small Pokémon work, too!
How you try to catch a Pokémon depends on the kind of controller you're using. If you change your controller, you can check the Help option that appears on the Pokémon-catching screen for a quick tutorial!
All the Pokémon in your team can earn Exp. Points, even if they don't fight in a battle. But if you do switch them into a battle, even just for a moment, they'll get more Exp. Points!
X Accuracy boosts a Pokémon's accuracy. Dire Hit boosts the likelihood of critical hits. If you're in the market for items, the Celadon Department Store is your one-stop shop!
Guard Spec. protects Pokémon from having their stats lowered if you use one in a battle. If you're in the market for items, the Celadon Department Store is your one-stop shop!
All Pokémon are unique. Even Pokémon of the same species and level grow at different rates...which adds up in time!
When you're catching Pokémon, try to throw your Poké Ball inside the colored ring! Get Nice Throws or Great Throws, based on how small the ring is, to make catching Pokémon a breeze!
A Full Heal will cure being asleep, poisoned, burned, frozen... It's pretty full of healing power! It costs more, but it can be easier than buying items like Awakenings and Antidotes separately.
The new Ultra Ball is even better at catching Pokémon than a Great Ball is! Try it on those hard-to-catch Pokémon.
Pokémon can gain Exp. Points by battling other Pokémon. Exp. Points help them grow stronger. And your Pokémon will still get Exp. Points even if you catch a Pokémon you are battling against!
Trying to take another person's Pokémon makes you no different than a thief! Poké Balls are only to be used to try to catch wild Pokémon that have no Trainers!
You can set up camp on routes, and your Pokémon can earn Exp. Points from camping. Try visiting other people's camps, too, when you find tents along your way.
A Pokémon's moves can be physical moves or special moves. A high Attack stat makes physical moves deal more damage, and a high Sp. Atk stat makes special moves deal more damage!
Pokémon that appear to be surrounded by a brilliant aura tend to be stronger than others. And when you defeat them, they drop Watts! It seems you become more likely to spot these Brilliant Pokémon the more Pokémon you catch!
You can use each Technical Machine, or TM, as many times as you like on your Pokémon. Teach your Pokémon moves of various types to give them an advantage against all kinds of different opponents in battle! Technical Records, or TRs, can only be used one time before they break, however. Be more thoughtful when choosing to use them!
If you want to stop a Pokémon from evolving, press the B Button while it's trying to evolve. The Pokémon will be startled and stop evolving. This trick is called an Evolution cancel!
Checking out glowing Pokémon Dens in the Wild Area will help you store up Watts! If you climbed all the way up here, you're likely the sort to investigate every nook and cranny. So keep that curiosity alive to search out every last den as you run around the Wild Area, too!
There are times when you throw a Poké Ball to catch a Pokémon, and it shakes just once. The more Pokémon you catch, the more likely this curious phenomenon is to occur. Since it makes it more likely you'll be able to catch your target, it's called a critical catch.
The Dynamax phenomenon is caused by a special power that originates from within Pokémon, warping the space around them and making them appear far larger than they truly are. Some Pokémon also change appearance upon Dynamaxing. This particular kind of Dynamaxing is also known as Gigantamaxing.
The Pokémon that are involved in a battle earn more Exp. Points than the Pokémon on your team that are not involved in the battle! The more your Pokémon battle, the stronger they will become.
If a Pokémon is about to evolve, it can be instantly stopped. Press the B Button during Evolution to startle the Pokémon into stopping. That is how Evolution can be canceled.
Pokémon moves use energy called Power Points—or PP for short. To replenish PP, head for any Pokémon Center.
Pokémon may become immobilized if they are asleep or paralyzed. If it happens to your Pokémon, it could be disastrous. If your opponent's Pokémon can't move, it's a big opportunity!
After a Berry is planted, watch the color of the soil. If the soil is dark, it means it has plenty of moisture. If the soil is lighter in color, water it with your Sprayduck.
In Amity Square, you can use the Right Stick to move the camera around and view your walking partner Pokémon as much as you'd like! You can also reset the camera to its original state by pressing and holding down on the Right Stick.
In Amity Square, you can press the + Button or the - Button to gather up all your Pokémon that are playing there. Just press and hold the + Button or - Button to let your Pokémon return to what they were doing!
You may register Key Items in your Bag to shortcut buttons for instant use. Simply press the corresponding button to use the registered item instantly.
The items in the Bag can be reorganized by pressing the X Button and sorting them in various orders.
If you get stuck in the bog, you can count on being there awhile. There's no need to panic. Just struggle and keep trying to move around for a bit. Bicycles cannot be ridden on marshy ground, incidentally.
Pokémon attacks are classified as being either physical or special. A physical attack is based on the Attack stat of the Pokémon. Likewise, a special attack is based on the Sp. Atk stat.
With the Keen Eye Ability, the Pokémon's accuracy can't be lowered! Keen Eye also lets the Pokémon ignore any boosts to the opposing Pokémon's evasiveness.
If you have Tauros smash any boulders in your way, you may be able to reach new areas! You could even try exploring Ten Carat Hill, which lies near the Pokémon Research Lab.
You can retake the photo for your Trainer Passport anytime that you want to. It will also be updated for you whenever you change your clothes or your hairstyle.
Congratulations on clearing the trial in Verdant Cavern! Now it's time to take on your island challenge while taking full advantage of your Z-Power! But remember, if you try using Z-Power and your move misses, it still counts as having used up your Z-Power. So you'll be out of luck after that!
Explore the meadow carefully, and you may find that there's more to it than meets the eye!
If you let your Pokémon evolve, they will grow stronger, but the timing for when they learn new moves will also change quite a bit. If you hope to complete the island challenge, think well on your partner's strengths!
Try pressing the Y Button while checking out your Pokémon's Summary page. You'll be able to see how its base stat points are distributed on the graph that appears. This bit of advice comes directly from your very own CaptainSophocles.
In the entrance to the Safari Zone in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, a sign in the Western versions contains a "Safari Zone Trainer Tip". In the original Japanese version, this sign only contains "useful information for the Safari Zone" (サファリゾーンの おとくな じょうほう), and is not a "useful bulletin board" (おとくな けいじばん) like the other Trainer Tips.
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Safari Zone Trainer Tip! Throw Pokéblocks at wild Pokémon to make them less likely to flee.
In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl demo, the Trainer Tips signs on Route 203 are replaced with different text. Additionally, the first line of each are written using "Trainer Tip" in the singular rather than "Trainer Tips" in the plural.
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Trainer Tip! All Pokémon that are involved in a battle earn Exp. Points! When those Exp. Points reach a certain amount, the Pokémon levels up and becomes stronger!
Trainer Tip! A Pokémon's health is called its Hit Points (HP). Be careful: if your Pokémon's HP hits 0, it will no longer be able to battle!
The text for one Advanced Tips sign and one Trainer Tips are present in the internal data of Pokémon Sun and Moon but are not actually used in-game. Both pieces of text are located between the text for signs on Akala Island, and were removed from the game files in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
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Advanced Tips Check out the Options menu on your lower screen sometime. From there, you can change game settings like whether or not to send newly caught Pokémon to your PC Boxes when your team is full!
Trainer Tips There is a Pokémon that only evolves when it feels a lot of affection for its Trainer. Use Pokémon Refresh often to care for your Pokémon and encourage their affection!
