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I'm new to the whole Pokemon thing, am I able to use Raikou in HeartGold? He doesnt do shit when I try using him in game.

You people must be feared and respected at your local elementary schools.

"Hey, it's that one guy who hangs around here all the time with candy and Nintendo games! His LV 100 Pikachu's speed stats are 2 higher than mine. How does he do it?! D:"

Maybe I'm being a bit of a dick because I don't understand how there could possibly be a competitive scene for Pokemon. Are there even tournaments or anything or is it just set up through the 'nets?

Originally Posted by Brother Daz I'm new to the whole Pokemon thing, am I able to use Raikou in HeartGold? He doesnt do shit when I try using him in game.

It depends on how many badges you have. If you just started the game or you do not have enough badges, higher level Pokemon will not respect you or listen to you. They will continue to ignore orders or use a move they choose versus the one you commanded. Just earn some badges and you will be fine.

Originally Posted by hoofrog It depends on how many badges you have. If you just started the game or you do not have enough badges, higher level Pokemon will not respect you or listen to you. They will continue to ignore orders or use a move they choose versus the one you commanded. Just earn some badges and you will be fine.

Ok thanks. I did in fact just start playing so I dont have any badges yet.

Originally Posted by DarkSageRK ... Maybe I'm being a bit of a dick because I don't understand how there could possibly be a competitive scene for Pokemon. Are there even tournaments or anything or is it just set up through the 'nets?

There are official Nintendo sponsored tournaments every year actually. I probably have logged more hours into Pokemon (across all versions) than any other game. It can be a simple RPG for the younger crowd or if you get into the technical aspects of IVs and EVs and breed for stats, it can be a challenge for the older fan. As for me, I just like playing for fun, but you will at least see me in the car downloading my shinys from the comfort of my car... lol.

BTW, I thought we were past all this "come to the store" to download nonsense. We have used wifi to download the last few promos.

Originally Posted by DarkSageRK You people must be feared and respected at your local elementary schools. "Hey, it's that one guy who hangs around here all the time with candy and Nintendo games! His LV 100 Pikachu's speed stats are 2 higher than mine. How does he do it?! D:" Maybe I'm being a bit of a dick because I don't understand how there could possibly be a competitive scene for Pokemon. Are there even tournaments or anything or is it just set up through the 'nets?

Pokemon is deceptively and stupidly deep if you want it to be. People will sometimes go to the trouble of catching 50 of the same Pokemon just to get one with a good "Nature" so they can reap the stat benefits from that particular Nature. Some people breed the same Pokemon over and over and over so it can learn particular Egg moves that only breeding can produce. People will even fight hundreds and hundreds of Geodudes with one Pokemon just to get EV training in.

I have absolutely zero interest in that shit because I can't be bothered to learn it all and I also don't care that much. I'm more for the single player and trying to catch as many Pokemon as I can.

And yes there are official tournaments that are sponsored by Nintendo (it's pretty embarrassing to see some of the types of people who go to that thing). But I do see where you're coming from, Pokemon is seen as kiddy because of the cuteness of the characters and the show, but it's seriously one of the most hardcore games if you want it to be.

Awesome -- there's a new GS not 5 minutes from my apartment, I was able to head over and download to all 4 of my games from the comfort of my truck

Has anyone in Chicago had any luck downloading? I've gone twice already and nothing. Maybe I should update my system.

Went and snagged Raikou on all 3 of my carts

Originally Posted by JAlbertL Has anyone in Chicago had any luck downloading? I've gone twice already and nothing. Maybe I should update my system.

Don't know where you're located but I got it on the southwest side. Good luck trying to get it.

Hah, I almost forgot about this. If I remember I'll stop by to get mine tomorrow.

Went to a gamestop I know is giving them out. Tried for about 15 minutes to get Raikou but it kept saying no mystery gift available. Going to go back during the day tomorrow and try again. I've never really been online with my pokemon games before so I hope I'm not doing something wrong.

Originally Posted by silkysmooth Went to a gamestop I know is giving them out. Tried for about 15 minutes to get Raikou but it kept saying no mystery gift available. Going to go back during the day tomorrow and try again. I've never really been online with my pokemon games before so I hope I'm not doing something wrong.

If you still have problems, you should ask the employees if the DS distributing the Pokemon is turned on.

Yeah I was in my car so I'm thinking I wasn't close enough. I'll go tomorrow during the day when the store is less likely to be crowded to avoid the embarrassment of being seen playing pokemon xD

Originally Posted by elyfant422 Don't know where you're located but I got it on the southwest side. Good luck trying to get it.

Tried the Gamestops in Chicago again with no luck. I eventually got it in Cicero.

Originally Posted by hoofrog BTW, I thought we were past all this "come to the store" to download nonsense. We have used wifi to download the last few promos.

Yeah, it's ridiculous they're still doing it this way.

Got this one from the comfort of my car... :P

Question: What are the wonder cards for? I had to delete one in order to download Raikou. Are they important to keep?

Originally Posted by Animekatt Question: What are the wonder cards for? I had to delete one in order to download Raikou. Are they important to keep?

3 wonder cards. No they are not important. Just save ur game after getting ur pokemon

Do we really have to look all nerdy and pull out a DS in a Gamestop to get these Pokemon?