Pokémon Farming: Yanma

August 25, 2010 | 46 Comments

Labor Day is almost here, and PokeFarm continues to honor the workhorses of the Pokémon battlefield with the Clear Wing Pokémon, Yanma.

Yanma and its evolved form, Yanmega, make use of their high Special Attack and Speed in battle. Yanmega has a relatively diverse movepool, as well as the highest base stat total of all Bug-type Pokémon. Its abilities are also very helpful against the opposition: Speed Boost increases Yanmega’s Speed at the end of every turn, and Tinted Lens (which a Yanma with the Compoundeyes ability will inherit upon evolution) doubles the damage Yanmega gives to an opponent who has a type resistance to the attack.

They are all of Modest (+Special Attack, -Attack) nature and have the following moves at their disposal:

Protect – (Normal)
Protect will shield Yanma from nearly every attack for the turn, but its likelihood to work decreases if you use it repeatedly.
AncientPower – (Rock, Power 60, Acc 100)
This attack may increase all five of Yanma’s stats after inflicting damage to the foe. When leveling up Yanma, the presence of this move will trigger it to evolve into Yanmega.
Bug Buzz – (Bug STAB, Power 90, Acc 100)
This move may lower the foe’s Special Defense and its power is magnified due to the Same-Type Attack Bonus Yanma gets with its Bug typing.
Air Slash – (Flying STAB, Power 75, Acc 95)
A strong Flying-type move (also made more powerful by Yanma’s Flying typing) that may cause the foe to flinch.

All of these bugs show off their quick movement in battle, having a 31 IV stat in Speed. They’ll do the work so you don’t have to.

  • These Yanma will be buzzing away at 10:30 PM Eastern (7:30 PM Pacific) this Friday, August 27, 2010.
  • Comment with your Name and Friend Code.
  • Get a Pokémon to trade; I’m not looking for anything particular—just something you don’t want.
  • Make yourself available to Trade (invite->Trade); I will come to you when I’m ready.

I will be trading on my HeartGold cartridge:
Name: Kurt
FC: 5371 2598 5178

If you are new to our site, your first comment will be moderated. Don’t worry if your post doesn’t show; we will get to it in time, and you will not miss out!

Posted by Trombones13 | Filed Under Farming 

Haunted Halloween Farming: Anachronistic Absol

October 25, 2009 | 27 Comments

It was around this time last year that I decided to create a dual purpose Absol to give out on the farm. Dual nature in that they can be used as a sweeper or team support. Little did I know then it would take a year before I finally got around to it. But, these Absol are all worth it, as they are a bit fortuitous in their existence. I began preparing the parents, when I was on vacation in Salem, Massachusetts. The parents were hatched on the anniversary of one of the most tragic events in the United States developmental history. I of course speak of the Salem Witch Trials. The parents were hatched on the last day of the 316th anniversary of the Salem Witch Trials. It is only appropriate because Absol are known for their ability to forewarn people before tragedy. Not only are these Absol already awesome; but their lineage possesses a little more mystery than meets the eye.

Each spooktacular Absol is a random nature. They all have the ability Superluck: Heightens critical hit ratio of moves.

Each one will possess the same move set:

Baton Pass
Absol passes any stat bonuses to the next team mate.
Sucker Punch (Dark STAB, Power 80 , Acc. 100%)
Absol moves first if opponent is planning to attack.
Taunt
Absol has a knack for enrageing it’s foes. As a result the opponent gets locked into attacking for two to four turns.
Swords Dance
There is nothing more beautiful than an Absol performing a Swords Dance to boost its attack two levels.

Trick or Treat; The IV’s on each Absol are all a surprise what you get is random. All Absol are named after different Buffy the Vampire Slayer characters. Please, don’t ask for a specific character or to change the nick name.

Rules:

  • Be in the Wi-Fi zone at 7:30pm Eastern (4:30pm Pacific), on October 26th, 2009. (If you need it, here’s a timezone converter.) I plan to be online for trades for approximately one hour.
  • Comment with your Name and Friend Code.
  • Get a Pokémon to trade. Please no eggs.
  • Make yourself available to Trade (invite->Trade) and disable speech (press X). I will come to you when I am ready. If you see me online and then leave, don’t worry as I am just restocking.
  • Items (Rare Candies, Heart Scales, Shards, Nuggets, or TMs) are very appreciated but not required.
  • Only one Absol per person, there is a limit of 30, so they will be given out on a first come first serve basis.

The Friend Code for this event is:
Trainer Name: Nikola
Trainer FC: 5155 8815 2409 (debut of my platinum trades)

If you are new to our site, your first comment will be moderated. Don’t worry if your post doesn’t show, we will get to it in time, and you will not miss out!

Happy Halloween!

Posted by NikolaTesla | Filed Under Farming 

Pokémon Farming: Mudkips

October 11, 2009 | 74 Comments

One of everyone’s favorite pokemon is Swampert and who doesn’t love a powerful water type that is immune to Electric attacks. When people talk about bulky water types, Swampert is usually what comes to mind. So thefuriousangel bred up a batch of powerful babies for anyone who likes Mudkips.

While these little Mudkips are still just a Water type, they will soon grow up to be a mighty Swamperts. They are bred with a Sassy (+ SpDef, – Speed) nature to enhance their special defense and go with their sturdy HP base. They will all have the ability of Torrent which will increase the power of their Water attacks by 50% when their HP runs below one third. They will all come with these moves:

Double Edge (Normal, Power 120, Acc 100)
A strong attack Mudkip can use until it evolves and can learn Earthquake.

Mirror Coat (Psychic, Power – , Acc 100)
Mirror Coat absorbs special attacks and reflects an attack of double the damage back at the opponent. Swampert’s good HP combined with the Special Defense boost from their Sassy nature makes this a powerful counterattack to any Special Sweeper that might be wreaking havoc against your team.

Waterfall (Water STAB, Power 80, Acc 100)
A powerful STAB attack using its stronger physical attack stat to do damage.

Ice Beam (Ice, Power 95, Acc 100)
While Flying Dragons don’t fear its Earthquake or Water moves, they won’t like to switch into this move. It also gives it a counter to Grass types that might want to prey on its only weakness.

  • To receive one of these Mudkips, be in the wifi room on Tuesday at 5:00 PM Pacific (8:00 PM Eastern) on the October 13, 2009
  • Comment with your Name and Friend Code
  • Get a pokémon to trade, She’s not looking for anything particular just something you don’t want.
  • Make yourself available to Trade (invite->Trade). She will come to you when she’s ready.

The Friend Code for this event is:
F.Angel
FC 4424 9738 0329

If you are new to our site, your first comment will be moderated. Don’t worry if your post doesn’t show, we will get to it in time, and you will not miss out!

Posted by Deneves | Filed Under Farming 

Pokemon Farming Johto Starters: Totodile

May 26, 2009 | 105 Comments

The Johto Starters series concludes with the Water-type starter, Totodile.
totodile
Totodile is another Pokémon who is hard to come by in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. The Water-type starter of the Johto region, this Big Jaw Pokémon can learn a variety of interesting level-up moves and is one of the earliest starters to reach its final evolution, Feraligatr, at Level 30.

The set I’ve used for these Totodile is very powerful and holds a lot of potential for sweeping in battle. If you can get in a turn or two to boost your stats with Dragon Dance or Substitute, you’ve got some great power at your disposal.

Each Totodile has a Jolly (+Speed, -SpAtk) nature. Their moveset is as follows:

Dragon Dance: Totodile performs a mystic dance that raises both its Attack and its Speed. If your evolved Feraligatr is holding a Liechi Berry in battle, just one Dragon Dance will allow it to outrun all Pokémon that are not holding Choice Scarf.
Substitute: If your Totodile’s worried about getting hit, lay down a Substitute and let a doll take the beatings. Substituting enough also allows the effects of Torrent, Totodile’s ability, take effect, boosting any STAB Water-type moves.
Waterfall: This is Totodile’s STAB Water-type move. Using this, especially at low health, can give quite the blow to an opponent.
Flail: Using the same tactic of reducing HP via Substitute creates a deadly attack in Flail. The Attack and Speed boosts from Dragon Dance and the low HP help Totodile to use a powerful attack while benefiting from high Speed and Attack.

Rules:
Please leave your name and FC; even if we traded before I will need it again.
Only 1 Pokémon per person.
There is a 9:1 ratio of boys to girls with all starters. I have a couple girls to give away, but they will be claimed on a first come/first served basis. Unless you are one of the first people I trade with, expect to get a boy.
Please do not trade me eggs.

Be in the Wi-Fi zone at 7:00 pm(EDT/GMT -5), on May 30th

Make yourself available to Trade (Invite–>Trade). I will come to you when I’m ready.
Items (Rare Candies, Heart Scales, Shards, Nuggets, or TMs) are very appreciated but not required.

If you are new to our site, your first comment will be moderated. Don’t worry if your post doesn’t show, we will get to it in time, and you will not miss out!

My Information:
Kurt/2020 5539 6065 (Note to previous traders that this is my Platinum FC.)

Posted by NikolaTesla | Filed Under Farming 

Johto Starters: Cyndaquil

May 11, 2009 | 134 Comments

With the April showers fading away it is time for the weather to warm up and here is the second of the Johto starters, Cyndaquil. I offer these because they represent to me what a friend and traveling companion should be. Cyndaquil is a Fire pokémon and is not found in the Diamond/Pearl or Platinum games. Although these Mild (+Attack, – Defense) natured Cyndaquils aren’t that powerful yet, they will soon evolve into a mighty Typhlosions. They all have the ability of Blaze, which means when their backs are against the wall and their HP is low, their red hot Fire power increases by 50%.

The move-set represents how good of a traveling buddy they can be:

Flamethrower (Fire, STAB Power 95, Acc 100)
Strong and reliable, just like these little guys

Covet (Normal, Power 40, Acc 100)
Isn’t it nice to get presents for no reason? With this move Cyndaquil can take items and berries that are held by wild pokémon and give them to you. It also carries a whopping 40 PP which makes him a great companion if you like to chain as he can learns Quick Attack at level 13 (30 PP) and Cut (30 PP) as an HM move allowing you to stay out longer in the grassy patches.

Sunny Day (Fire, Makes the sun shine for 5 rounds)
If you are feeling gloomy these little guys can turn your gray skies blue. The bright sunshine raises the power of Fire moves by 50% and lessens the damage of Water moves by 50%.

Dig (Ground, Power 80, Acc 100)
If you find yourself in a jam, these Cyndaquil can often dig you out of it. Dig can be used in caves and temples to take you back to their opening which can be helpful if your team is running low on energy or if you can’t wait to check out your new legendary. Dig gives you a super-effective attack against rock and electric types as well as other fire types, but don’t use this move against pokémon that know Earthquake or Magnitude as it will double the power of that attack if you are underground.

  • To receive one of these fiery friends, be in the wifi room on Saturday at 5:00 PM Pacific (8:00 PM Eastern) on the May 16, 2009
  • Comment with your Name and Friend Code
  • Get a pokémon to trade, I’m not looking for anything particular just something you don’t want.
  • Make yourself available to Trade (invite->Trade) I will come to you when I’m ready.

My info for this event is:
Diamond
FC: 5327-6683-4353

If you are new to our site, your first comment will be moderated. Don’t worry if your post doesn’t show, we will get to it in time, and you will not miss out!

Posted by Deneves | Filed Under Farming 

Johto Starters: Chikorita

April 10, 2009 | 194 Comments

Chikorita
Among the most difficult Pokémon to acquire in Diamond/Pearl/Platinum, Chikorita is a grass Pokémon native to the Johto region. As one of the Gen II starters they are very versatile in their uses, learning a variety of moves that can carry their trainer through the story mode of the games. By the time they reach their final evolution at level 32 they are a tough little Pokémon with 100 in both defensive stats and 80 HP.

The Chikorita I’ve bred for this event are not intended to beat down the opposition as much as they are intended to support their teams. While Grass Knot gives them a decent offense, they really shine when they are defending and healing their teammates.

All will have a Bold nature, weakening their physical attack (which they aren’t using anyway) but boosting their physical defense to allow them to take hits a bit better.
Their move set is as follows:
Grass Knot: A quirky if potentially very powerful grass attack that works off of Chikorita’s special attack stat. It’s power is determined by the weight of the target. Against lightweights like Castform or Shedninja it has a measly power of 20. Against the heavyweights like Snorlax or Tyranitar it has a massive power of 120!
Leech Seed: A move that slowly drains the HP of your foe while healing you. It’s a great attack for forcing switches or punishing walls.
Aromatherapy: Nothing ruins your day like having your physical attacker burned or your fastest team member paralyzed. With Aromatherapy Chikorita can help! Using the move while on the field will not only cure any status effects on the user, it cures *all* status effects for the user’s entire team!
Reflect: Defend your team by erecting a mystic barrier that reduces all physical damage by 1/3 for 5 turns (longer if you can find some soft clay to hold while setting it up). Watch out for Brick Break!

As with all grass type starters, all my Chikorita will have the Overgrow ability. When reduced to below 1/4 health all their Grass type attacks gain a 50% bonus to their power!

Rules:
Please leave your name and FC, even if we traded before I will need it again.
Only 1 Pokémon per person
There is a 9:1 ratio of boys to girls with all starters. I have a couple girls to give away but they will be claimed on a first come/first served basis. Unless you are one of the first people I trade with, expect to get a boy.
Please do not trade me eggs.
Be in the Wi-Fi zone at 6:30 pm(CST), on April 17th
Make yourself available to Trade (Invite–>Trade) I will come to you when I’m ready.
Items(rare candies, heart scales, shards, or TMs) are very appreciated but not required.
If you are new to our site, your first comment will be moderated. Don’t worry if your post doesn’t show, we will get to it in time, and you will not miss out!
My Information:
Jhamin/4468-2399-7638

Posted by NikolaTesla | Filed Under Farming, Grass 

Boulder Gym Week Presents: Lileep

March 9, 2009 | 55 Comments

In continuance of Boulder Gym Week, a new pokemon has emerged from the rocks to provide a great wall for your pokemon team.  With a base HP of 86, Def of 97 and Sp. Def of 107, Cradily will be a pokemon to reckon with during a battle.  Add it to a sandstorm team and Cradily has a 50% increase in Sp. Def. making it a great special wall.  All Lileep given away this evening will have a Sassy (+Sp. Def, – Speed) nature and all will have a 31 IV in Sp. Def, allowing for a maximum value in Sp. Def. once he/she has gone through EV training.

Toxic

Poison the pokes that come in to prevent them from sticking around doing damage and with the ability suction cup, no one is going to Roar or Whirlwind you outta there.

Confuse Ray

What’s worse than having to face a wall?  How about having to face a wall with 1/4 chance of hitting them. Once they are confused, they either wait around to be hit or force a swithc out, hopefully having the new poke hitting the obstacles already in place .

Energy Ball

A special attack move with a STAB power 80 that will do some damage to those who wish to switch in.

Ancient Power

A power 60 STAB Rock move that has a 10% chance to raise all your Lileep/Cradily’s stats, making it a beast to have to deal with in battle.

Rules

- Please leave your name and friend code in a post below.
- Only one request per person. No duplicates will be given out.
- Be in the Wi-Fi zone at 7:30pm (CST) on Thurs. March 12, 2009
- Make yourself available to Trade (Invite–>Trade) I will come to you when I’m ready.
- Any items are greatly appreciated (especially rare candies) but not required.
- Please no eggs.
- No trades to evolve pokemon will be accepted. The pokemon you trade to me I will keep.
- Please pay attention to the comments under this event while the event is going on. I will try to contact those that I am having trouble connecting too via the comments section.

Thanks for viewing and hope to see you at the event!

My Information

Narnad
3823 7154 4296

Posted by Narnad | Filed Under Farming 

Pokémon Farming: Hazardous Omanytes

March 6, 2009 | 36 Comments

OmanyteOmastar

The rocky road to the Boulder Gym in fraught with perils and at its culmination waits is fearless leader Whitdjinn. You had better be prepared to face more than just your run of the mill Geodude and Onix once you get there. To illustrate the risks one might face, I have bred a particularly hazardous Omanyte.
Omanyte is a Rock and Water type and evolves to Omastar at level 40. All these little spiral pokémon have a Bold nature (- Att, + Def) to add to their already high base Defense and give them lasting power to set up their hazards.

Spikes:
Omanyte lays down a layer of spikes that damage pokemon entering the battle. Spikes can be layered, but won’t effect Flying or Levitating pokémon.

Toxic Spikes:
Toxic Spikes poison all pokemon as they switch in except Flying, Poison, Steel or Levitating Types. A second layer will give them Toxic poisoning as they enter the battle, increasing the HP loss every turn.

Stealth Rock:
A layer of rocks are set up floating around the battle arena damaging every pokémon that enters the battle based on its weakness to Rock attacks.

Ice Beam (Ice, Power 95, Acc 100):
With Omanyte/Omastar gaining STAB attacks of Brine, Ancient Power and Hydro Pump through leveling up, I bred in an Ice attack to keep surprise any Grass types that might want to step in.

Abilities:
Shell Armor – Omanyte’s shell prevents critical hits against him
Swift Swim – Doubles it Speed stat when Rain Dance is in effect

All these given away will be male.

  • Be in the wifi at 4:30 PM Pacific (7:30 PM Eastern) on Sunday, March 08, 2009
  • Comment with your Name and Friend Code
  • Get a pokemon to trade, I’m not looking for anything particular just something you don’t want.
  • Make yourself available to Trade (invite->Trade) I will come to you when I’m ready.

My info for this event is:
hcnaR 7
FC: 2965 0548 4423

Posted by Deneves | Filed Under Farming, Pearl 

Zaprong’s Kids

February 8, 2009 | 38 Comments

In every Pokemon game there is always someone who is willing to trade a Pokémon to you. In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness there was a trainer who would trade a very special Elekid to you. This Elekid was named Zaprong.

What made Zaprong special was his move set, it was full of physical attacks. Three of the moves were also egg moves.

Elekid is fairly even in the Attack(63) vs. Special Attack(65) department. Electabuzz continues this trend as Special Attack begins to gain a serious edge over Attack (83 vs. 95). Then came the 4th generation and a second evolution for Elekid. As an Electivire this Pokémon really shines when it comes to physical moves (123 vs. 95).

I know a lot of people are new to the world of Pokémon and some of those people enjoy going back and playing the older games to collect rare Pokémon while others prefer to live in the now. This farming event is for those who do not have time to go back. Besides, getting a Zaprong out of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is easily a 20+ hour endeavor.

Ability: Static: The opponent has a 30% chance of being induced with PARALYZE when using a direct attack against this Pokémon.

    Moves

  • Cross Chop (Fighting / 100)
  • Thunder Punch (Electric / 75 STAB)
  • Ice Punch (Ice 75)
  • Fire Punch (Fire / 75)

Rules
1. Do not trade me eggs.
2. Do not trade me hacked Pokemon.
3. When you leave your information in the comments below your trainer name must be correct. When I do the trading I refer to the comments on the site to see who gets what.
4. When you enter the Wi-Fi zone select the trade option and wait for me to select you.
5. If you can, be early. I am sometimes on early.

My information:
Trainer: Ezekial
Friend Code: 2535 3208 9136

    Instructions

  • Have something to trade to me
  • Be in the Wi-Fi zone by 7:00PM EDT (New York Time) on Thursday February 12, 2009
  • Be ready

Missed the event? Check out the Missed Farming Event thread in the forums.

Posted by HMTKSteve | Filed Under Farming 

Abra Kadabra Alakazam!

January 23, 2009 | 25 Comments

abraAbra Kadabra Alakazam!

In the world of pokemon, there are few examples of a lethal combination of speed and special attack.  This weekend’s pokemon is Abra.  Once an Abra is fully evolved to an Alakazam, it will have a base 135 special attack and 120 speed ranking it in the 98th and 97th percentile, respectively.   Although it has outstanding attributes in the previously mentioned stats, it does lack severely in defense and HP, making it extremely fragile to many offenses.

All Abra’s given out today will be of the Timid nature (+Speed, – Attack) and have either Inner Focus or Synchronize as their abilities. What is special about ALL of these Abra is they will have a 31 IV in both Special Attack and Speed stats. The move set for these pokes is as follows:

Taunt – forces the target to only use moves that can inflict damage.  A decent substitution until Trick can be learned through leveling up (Kadabra and Alakazam, lvl 46)

Calm Mind – Raises the users Special Attack and Special Defense each one stage, making for a very strong special attacker.

Psychic – STABed Special Attack with power of 90 and 100% accuracy

Hidden Power - the power and type of attack are dependent on the users IV’s.  Power ranges from 30 to 70.

I have a total of 27 of these pokemon and this event will be first come first served.  I will be making a thread in the “Missed Farming Events” section in the forum where anyone who missed the event may request any leftovers.

Thanks for wearing your particiPANTs for the event and enjoy!

Rules

- Please leave your name and friend code in a post below.
- Only one request per person. No duplicates will be given out.
- Be in the Wi-Fi zone at 3:30pm (CST) on Sunday Jan 25th
- Make yourself available to Trade (Invite–>Trade) I will come to you when I’m ready.
- Any items are greatly appreciated (especially rare candies) but not required.
- Please no eggs.
- No trades to evolve pokemon will be accepted. The pokemon you trade to me I will keep.
- Please pay attention to the comments under this event while the event is going on. I will try to contact those that I am having trouble connecting too via the comments section.

My Information

Narnad
3823 7154 4296

Posted by Narnad | Filed Under Farming 

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