Index

Our Guides section is one of our major focuses. We have many guides being reworked for improved efficiency. The guides currently found here are top-caliber and aren't anything to sniff at. Check them out even if you think you've already got the basics covered!

Game Mini-sections

Click a title to visit a games' mini-section, where we cover various details about the game, offer advice and more.

Black/White

All information currently known about the upcoming games: Pokémon Black and White. Due out in Japan sometime this fall.

HeartGold/SoulSilver

Full coverage of HeartGold/SoulSilver with information covering everything from Apricorns, Gyms, the PokéWalker, to special events and more. We've literally got everything we could think of covered.

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum

A plethora of guides regarding the fourth generation titles DPPt. Information includes but is not limited to: Gym leaders, the Battle Frontier, legendary Pokémon and more!

Ranch

A visual version of the GameFAQs guide I wrote for the Wii game MPR. Everything you need to know about MPR and more, is located in this stellar guide! Pictures included!

Mechanical Mini-sections

Click a title to visit a mechanical mini-section, where we discuss the details behind them, offer advice and more.

Weather

The effects of the various weather conditions that can be found within the games and that may be made to occur during battle are explained.

Status

The effects of the various statuses a Pokémon may become afflicted with, or inflict on others, are explained.

General Guides

Individual pages detailing the many mechanics behind Pokémon and help in training them properly.

Effort Values

Effort Values are a part of the trifecta of winning battles competitively. Learn how EVs work and how to prepare for training and use them effectively!

Individual Values

Individual Values are also a part of the trifecta of winning battles competitively. Learn how IVs work and see the phrases that can be used to quickly to determine a Pokémon's best IV!

Stat Formulae

List of Formulae which can be used or applied to the stat or the calculation of stats.

Natures

This is the internet's best Natures chart. Displaying types in more than one language, favored berries, etc. Best of all its easy to follow!

Type Weakness Chart

The best Pokémon typechart on the internet. Period.

High EV-Yield Trainers

A handy list compiled of trainers that are useful in EV-training. Use of VS Seeker is advised. Credit goes to Slowflake, TPX and several others of the Pokémon Diamond board.

The Pickup Ability

Listings and percentages for what items Pokémon with the ability Pickup can find on the ground in the games Diamond/Pearl/Platinum and the remakes HeartGold/SoulSilver.