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

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Posted by Trombones13 | Filed Under Farming 

Have no Fear(ow). The Zeppelin Gym is open! Let the Festival Begin!

August 1, 2010 | 37 Comments

The long awaited reopening of the Zeppelin Gym has arrived and with it comes the Zeppelin Festival. The Zeppelin Gym’s typing is Normal and Flying.
You can battle and earn one of the coveted Zeppelin badges by defeating Trombones13 in a pokefarm league gym battle.
Breeders can show off their skills by entering the “You Make The Team” contest. The breeder who enters the best offspring that is a Normal and/or Flying type will win a prize and have their pokemon make the Zeppelin Gyms battling team. For more information check out this thread in the forums.
Keep checking in for other contests, tournaments and farming events that are celebrate Flying and Normal type pokémon.

In honor of the Zeppelin Gym I am giving away Fearows. They are level 49 and know the following moves:

  • Agility - Agility raises its Speed two levels to double its base speed
  • Assurance – (Dark, Power 50 Acc 100) Assurance along with its Normal typing serves as a great counter for Ghost types. Assurance’s power doubles if that pokemon has already received damage in that turn
  • Roost - Roost restores half of Fearow’s maximum HP, but removes its Flying typing for the rest of that turn.
  • Drill Peck – (Flying STAB, Power 80, Acc 100) A powerful STAB move that makes Fearow something to fear.

What makes these special from the run of mill Fearow caught on Route 225 is that all of these Fearows are shiny. I have around thirty of them and they will go to the first thirty that sign up here and meet me in the wifi room for the event.

  • To receive one of these golden birds be in the wifi room on Tuesday at 5:00 PM Pacific (8:00 PM Eastern) on August 3rd, 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. If you have had success at chaining and would like to trade one of your shiny pokemon that would be wonderful, but it’s no problem if you don’t.
  • Make yourself available to Trade (invite->Trade) I will come to you when I’m ready.

These will come from my Platinum game
Name: 7 Ranch
FC: 0646 1642 9972

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Posted by Deneves | Filed Under Farming 

Haunted Halloween Farming: Dreadful Drifloon

October 21, 2009 | 73 Comments

It was a cold, dark night
And in a dainty bedroom,
One boy would come face-to-face
With his untimely doom.

As the boy slept in bed,
He was tossing and turning;
He awoke with a fright
To find a bed that was burning.

The flames licked his bedposts
And caused him to sweat;
But the worst part of the nightmare
Hadn’t happened yet.

Something small touched his forehead,
And he looked up to see
A small, purple Pokémon
Staring back spookily.

Its arms pressed to the boy’s face,
He had no choice but to stay;
He sank back to his pillow
As consciousness faded away.

As he took to his dreams,
More Pokémon came through his door;
They pulled him out of bed
And dropped him onto the floor.

Awakened, he quaked in fright
As the nightmare progressed;
Shadows rose from all sides
Revealing more guests.

The Drifloon closed in
Blocking all else from view;
The boy stared wide-eyed
Knowing he was through.

“It’s all right,” said a voice,
“You have nothing to fear.
Just close your eyes now,
For the end is near.”
—
Each Drifloon has a Modest (+SpAtk, -Atk) nature. They will all have these moves:

Calm Mind (Psychic, Power – , Acc. –%)
Drifloon calms down and raises both its Special Attack and Special Defense.
Rest (Psychic, Power – , Acc. –%)
Drifloon sleeps soundly, fully restoring its HP.
Shadow Ball (Ghost STAB, Power 80 , Acc. 100%)
Drifloon attacks the foe into submission with this STAB, high-powered move.
Will-O-Wisp (Fire, Power – , Acc. 75%)
Drifloon produces a glowing flame and burns its opponent.

While not all Drifloon have a 31 IV stat, many have multiple stats that are above 25. Also, all are being nicknamed after different ghosts, so please don’t request a nickname.

Rules:

  • Be in the Wi-Fi zone at 7:30pm Eastern (4:30pm Pacific), on October 24th, 2009. (If you need it, here’s a timezone converter.) I plan to be online for trades for approximately two hours.
  • Comment with your Name and Friend Code.
  • Get a Pokémon to trade. I have no preference as to what it is as long as they aren’t Eggs.
  • Make yourself available to Trade (invite->Trade). I will come to you when I am ready.
  • Items (Rare Candies, Heart Scales, Shards, Nuggets, or TMs) are very appreciated but not required.
  • Only one Drifloon per person, please.

The Friend Code for this event is:
Trainer Name: Kurt
Trainer FC: 2921 5817 5274

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 Trombones13 | Filed Under Farming 

Pokemon Farming: Delibird

August 10, 2008 | 74 Comments

Continuing our Winter in August theme, I bring you shiny Delibird!

Now, to get this out of the way, these Delibird are in no way hacked or cloned, each is one of a kind!  Delibird are one of several daily swarms you can get in D/P, and they’re all obtained though chaining for shinies. I love to chain, and I’ve been looking for a good reason to do it, so here we are!

Tonight, I have 28 Purple Delibird to hand out! I gave them a few TMs so that they have a little extra something than the only move it has in the wild-Present (amulet coin+vs seeker=$$), so here are its moves:

  • Present – Att?? Accuracy 90% A gift in the form of a bomb, can restore your opponents HP.
  • Ice Beam -Att 95 Accuracy 100% STAB
  • Blizzard -Att 120 Accuracy 75% STAB

They either have the ability Vital Spirit, which makes him never under the ’sleep’ condition, and Hustle, which gives physical attacks 1.5 times the power, but reduces the accuracy to 80%.

All shiny Delibird will also have some sort of item as a present!

So you want a Purple Penguin? Heres the rules:

  • Sign up with your name and friend code down below in the comments-first come, first serve!
  • First time commenting here? All first time comments are moderated and will not show on the site immediately! We will get them through as soon as we can.
  • Please only ask for one. After 28 requests, I have no more to give!
  • You can choose a gender and/or an ability, but I can’t guarantee that you will get it-you cannot request nature.
  • You may ask for a nickname, but be prepared to wait extra time!
  • I don’t need anything in return, but if you have a Gulpin I wouldn’t turn it down :D
  • You have two hours to pick it up from now (6pm New York Eastern Time), I wont reserve it for you after that.
  • If there are leftovers, I will be offering them in our forums, do not ask for leftovers in the forums unless I offer them.

Instructions:
Enter my name and friend code
Tot    FC 0602-6974-2308 (i’ll be around tonight for two hours!)
Jump on wifi and select “Invite>Trade”
Receive Delibird!

Hope tonight goes smoothly! Say, did anyone ever play Delibird Delivery on Pokemon Stadium 2 for 64? I did! I loved that minigame!

Posted by TheTaterTot | Filed Under Farming 

Pokemon Farming: Aerodactyl

May 8, 2008 | 48 Comments

This time in Pokemon Farming: Aerodactyl, the Fossil Pokemon!

These ferocious babies were carefully extracted from old DNA inside Old Amber, found mostly from digging underground. And I’ve bred these Aerodactyl to whoop some multi-type butt!

These Aerodactyl know many moves to cover all types of adversaries!

  • Ice Fang
  • Thunder Fang
  • Fire Fang
  • Earthquake

All of tonights Aerodactyl are Adamant (+Att,-Sp.Att) and have the ability Pressure, which allows moves that hit you use 2PP instead of 1. Also all of tonights Aerodactyl will be named after characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Want one of these multi-tasking Aerodactyls for yourself? Heres what to do!

  • Comment with your Name and Friend Code
    • Even if we have traded before, I need your information again!
  • Get a Pokemon to trade (preferably non-Sinnoh, though I will take anything, items like Rare Candies and TMs are always appreciated!)
  • Be in the Wi-Fi zone at 4pm ET (New York Time) on May 10 (Saturday)
  • Make yourself available to Trade (Invite–>Trade) I will come to you when I’m ready.
  • 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:

Trainer name: God

Friend Code: 0602-6974-2308

My Friend Code has changed! I got a shiny new DS lite! :D

**Females in Aerodactyls have a 12.5% chance of showing up when hatching, and even less when I pick the Adamant Pressure ones only! In fact, I only have 3 right now! If you ask for a male, you’ll get it for sure, but females are a little more tough to get. I can’t guarantee that all people requesting females will get them, but I will try!**

Posted by TheTaterTot | Filed Under Farming 

Pokemon Farming: Tropius

January 25, 2008 | 62 Comments

Tropius

How does that Pokemon fly?

When Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire came out some of us were surprised that another Grass/Flying Pokemon had been added to the game. (Hoppip was the first.) So here was have Tropius, the fruit Pokemon!

Tropius

This Pokemon will have one of two Abilities:

  • Chlorophyll: When sunny, the Pokémon’s Speed doubles. However, Speed will not double on the turn weather becomes Clear Skies.

  • Solar Power: Pokémon’s Special Attack raises to 1.5 times but HP decreases every turn.
    Move Set

  • Grass Knot – Grass – Special: The heavier the foe the more damage this move does.
  • Air Slash – Flying – Special: Power 75 and Accuracy 9%: 30% chance of causing Flinch.
  • Body Slam – Normal – Physical: Power 85 and Accuracy 100 : 30% chance of causing Paralyze.
  • Earthquake – Ground – Physical: Power 100 and Accuracy 100 : Hits everyone on the field.

Tropius’s main problem is Ice Pokemon. Tropius has a 4X weakness to Ice types. None of the move on this Tropius are of much use against an Ice type Pokemon so please keep that in mind when using Tropius.

Tropius also has 2X weakness against Fire, Poison, Flying and Rock Pokemon. Lucky for you Earthquake is very effective against Fire and Poison Pokemon, Grass Knot will take out most Rock Pokemon (who are often heavy). The only typing that you do not have an effective attack against is Flying.

When I started this project I wanted to see just what I could do with Tropius. Two of the moves on him are from TMs but I did not want to use up a TM is possible. With that in mind I bred my first female Tropius with my Torterra to pass on Earthquake. Sadly no Pokemon learn Grass Knot by leveling up so I had to burn a TM for that one.

Now that I had the TM moves that I wanted I looked over Tropius’s level up moves and decided on Air Slash and Body Slam. Tropius learns Body Slam at level 37 and Air slash at level 47. Because both parents must have matching level up moves in order to pass them on to their offspring I had to level up two Pokemon to level 47. Yes, it took some time to do so. It is also important to note that the next move learned (Solar Beam) pops up at level 51. Why is this important? Because, if you leave them in the day care popping out eggs for too long that move will be learned and will replace one of the other moves that they know!

After breeding up a large number of eggs I had to work to hatch all of those eggs. At close to 4100 steps each (even with an egg-hatching Pokemon in the party) it was quite some time before all of these kids were ready.

Rules
1. I will take any Pokemon you want to give me.
2. The Pokemon you trade to me should be holding something.
3. I prefer berries over all other items.
4. The only exception to berries are the two items that Magby/Elekid hold when caught in the wild.
5. 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.
6. When you enter the Wi-Fi zone select the trade option and wait for me to select you.
7. If you can, be early. I am sometimes on early.
8. Don’t be afraid to trade amongst yourselves.

My information:
Trainer: Betty
Friend Code: 2878 8651 3556

    Instructions

  • Have something to trade to me
  • Be in the Wi-Fi zone Saturday January 26, 2008 at 9:00 AM New York Time
  • Be ready




Posted by HMTKSteve | Filed Under Farming 

Pokemon Farming: Taillow

January 22, 2008 | 60 Comments

This time at the Farmers Market: Taillow, the tiny swallow Pokemon!

Taillow, and it’s evolution, Swellow, are speedy little birds and you really can do some interesting things with him!

First, his ability: Guts, attack is raised when statused (burn, paralyze, sleep, poison or freeze) 1.5 times. So maybe attach a toxic orb or status inducing item and you have the boost.

Next, a move set to play into this ability:

  • Roost-restores half of the users HP
  • Aerial Ace-STAB, Attack 60, speedy and never misses
  • Brave Bird-STAB, Attack 120, 100% accuracy, does cause recoil
  • Facade-Attack 70 Accuracy 100%, further boosts attack when poisoned, burned, or paralyzed

It’s already fast, but status it, use Facade, and its attack can be a handful to a challenger!

And finally, all of these Taillows I have bred will be Jolly natured (+Speed, -Sp. Attack). Also, they will all be named after North American birds. So there are lots of interesting ways to have fun with these birds!

So do want one of these speedy fearless little birds? Heres what to do:

  • Comment with your Name and Friend Code
    • Even if we have traded before, I need your information again!
  • Get a Pokemon to trade (preferably non-Sinnoh, though I will take anything, items are always appreciated. I am looking for TM 47 Thief if anyone can spare it, not required at all, though!)
  • Be in the Wi-Fi zone between 7pm ET (New York Time) on January 24 (Thursday)
  • Make yourself available to Trade (Invite–>Trade) I will come to you when I’m ready.
  • 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:

Trainer name: God

Friend Code: 5369 6895 7194

See everyone Thursday!

Posted by TheTaterTot | Filed Under Farming 

Pokemon Farming: Natu

September 20, 2007 | 39 Comments

Today in Pokemon Farming: Natu!dpmfa177.png

This tiny bird Pokemon is psychic/flying type from the Gold and Silver generation. A post in our forums about bird Pokemon got me thinking about this Natu and next thing you know I’m breeding it! Xatu, his evolution, has the ability to learn HM Fly, has always been a favorite ‘utility’ of mine. You could use him to zip around the map, and then to do some serious psychic damage in a battle!

Unfortunately, Natu can’t learn Fly until he evolves in Xatu at Lv. 25. Nevertheless, I whipped up some Natu’s with some pretty nice moves to make him ready for the fight!

He comes equipped with:
Psychic (the essential psychic power move, STAB)
Shadow Ball (dark type)
Roost (restores HP, very handy)
Drill Peck (STAB)

They will have either the Synchronize ability (If it becomes poisoned, burned, or paralyzed, so will its opponent) or Early Bird ability (It will wake up from sleep in a half the time).

I recommend leveling up the little birdie and evolving him, to teach him Fly, and give him a try in your team! But you can do whatever you like with him, because he will be yours. Just follow these simple rules:

  • Comment with your Name and Friend Code
    • Even if we have traded before, I need your information again!
  • Get a Pokemon to trade (preferably non-Sinnoh, though I will take anything, items are always appreciated. I am looking for a water stone, if anyone has one, as always it is not required!)
  • Be in the Wi-Fi zone at 7pm EDT on September 20 (Thursday)
  • Make yourself available to Trade (Invite–>Trade) I will come to you when I’m ready.
  • Only Natu today, I’m not offering anything else, sorry!

My Information:

Trainer name: God

Friend Code:5369 6895 7194

See everyone tonight!

Posted by TheTaterTot | Filed Under Farming 

Pokemon Farming: Skarmory

August 3, 2007 | 68 Comments

SkarmoryAnd the Johto week ends with a bang! Well, more like a swoosh.

Skarmory has the distinct advantage of being quite a nice competitive tool. His defense stat is quite impressive, though he’s a bit of an offensive letdown. Luckily there are a couple moves that help to overcome this hindrance.

Spikes is a great move that enables you to do some damage that wouldn’t otherwise be done, counterable only by a rapid spinner, spikes deals damage to opponents that switch out. This, coupled with a very nice healing move make Skarmory the tough half of the ‘Skarmbliss’ pair.

Here are the moves your Skarmory will come with.

  • Spikes (explained above)
  • Aerial Ace (STAB, Never Miss)
  • Roost (HEAL HEAL HEAL)
  • Brave Bird (STAB – 120 Power)

This should provide a great tank for several pesky pokes! I hope you have enjoyed Johto Week as much as we’ve enjoyed working on it!

Here are the instructions for tonight:

  • Leave a comment with your trainer name and friend code. I’ve had to clear out my pal pad a bit, so I will need your codes!
  • Be in the Wifi room by 8:00 EDT (7:00 CDT) on Friday, Aug. 3, and be in Trade Mode (Invite -> Trade). I will come to you when I’m ready.
  • Have something to trade. I’ll take anything, but I’m still trying to fill my ‘dex, so I prefer any non-Sinnoh Pokemon that you may have.
  • It doesn’t need to be holding anything, but items are always appreciated, including berries.
  • Don’t be afraid to trade amongst yourselves!

My Info

Trainer: Whit
Friend Code: 3136 3364 7333



Posted by Whitdjinn | Filed Under Farming 

Pokemon Farming: Gligar

July 30, 2007 | 64 Comments

GligarWelcome to Johto week! All this week we will be featuring Pokemon native to the Johto region. To start things offer I present to you Gligar, the Ground/Flying Pokemon.

The Pokemon I used to breed these Gligar from is very near and dear to me. His name is Piko and I have had him since my foray into Pokemon Colosseum.

What is special about Gligar? For one thing he has the awesome typing of Ground and Flying. This makes him 100% immune to both Electric attacks and Ground attacks! Watch out for the Ice attacks though, those do hurt.

    These Gligar come with a very nice move set

  • Poison Sting (Poison)
  • Earthquake (Ground) S.T.A.B.
  • Steel Wing (Steel)
  • Aerial Ace (Flying) S.T.A.B. and never miss!

Following BryGuy’s lead each of these Pokemon is named after an element from the Periodic Table of elements. I only have so many of these wonderful Pokemon to share with you so it will be first come first served.

Rules
1. I don’t care what you trade me though I would prefer a non-Sinnoh Pokemon.
2. The Pokemon you trade to me must be holding something.
3. I prefer berries over all other items.
4. The only exception to berries are the two items that Magby/Elekid hold when caught in the wild.
5. For berries I need: 60+.
6. 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.
7. When you enter the Wi-Fi zone select the trade option and wait for me to select you.
8. If you can, be early. I am sometimes on early.
9. Don’t be afraid to trade amongst yourselves.

My information:
Trainer: Ezekial
Friend Code: 0559 3242 3898

    Instructions

  • Have something to trade to me
  • Be in the Wi-Fi zone by 8:00PM EDT (New York Time) on Monday July 30, 2007
  • Be ready

* S.T.A.B. = Same Type Attack Bonus

Note: If you miss a farming event just visit the Missed Farming Eventsarea of the forum and look around.

Posted by Jolly | Filed Under Farming 

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