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Need tips for catching the legendary birds in Platinum. |
 Apr 15 2009, 05:20 PM
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 housewife extraordinaire!  Group: Members Posts: 286 Joined: 2-April 09 From: NY Member No.: 7 542 Team HG 
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Alright, as you may or may not know, the legendary birds show up as wandering Pokemon in Platinum (the kind that flee as soon as they are able.)
I have a level 64 Haunter that knows Mean Look, however Mean Look only works if he's in battle, and this is where the problem comes in, because his sp. def sucks and all of the birds just murder him. I have a Roselia who is level 62 and knows Grasswhistle, but the birds always flee before I can use it. Anyone have a better Pokemon or move I can use, or just a general strategy? Just for reference: Zapdos: No damage Articuno: Paralyzed, minor damage Moltres: Very little HP left. Thanks in advance! This post has been edited by Hikarii: Apr 15 2009, 05:24 PM |
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Apr 15 2009, 05:32 PM
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Pokémon Trainer  Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: 5-April 09 Member No.: 8 477 / 
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Well, for the Haunter, try making him hold a Quick Claw, so then he can use Mean Look before the birds attack. If his speed needs to go up, try using Carbos on him. For his sp. def, use zinc. o: These can all be found in the Veilstone Department Store, but they're a little pricey.
For the Roserade, try and get its speed up, and again, try making it hold the Quick Claw. (Use Carbos xD) Or, you could use a bunch of quick balls, you'd need a lot of them though. This post has been edited by Shortie: Apr 15 2009, 05:33 PM --------------------  |
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Apr 15 2009, 06:09 PM
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housewife extraordinaire! Group: Members Posts: 286 Joined: 2-April 09 From: NY Member No.: 7 542 Team HG
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Thanks for responding shortie. I actually did use several Carbos and Zinc on my Haunter, so he is fast now, but a flamethrower/ice beam/discharge from any of the birds still drop him down to less than half HP. I'm going to try using some carbos on Roselia, she'll be useful in catching Zapdos at least.
Keep the ideas coming guys, don't be shy. =D |
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Apr 15 2009, 07:30 PM
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 Pokémon Trainer Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 30-March 09 From: Venezuela Member No.: 6 677 Pltm Team 
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I haven't gotten to the birds in Platnium yet, but my basic strategy is to train up my Crobat and teach it Mean Look, since Crobat is fast to begin with, pumping him up with vitamins should get his stats high enough to attack before the birds.
it worked for me in diamond for cresselia and mesprit  also I am still very very careful and use moves like false swipe to make sure I don't kill them.
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Apr 16 2009, 04:55 PM
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 Pokémon Trainer  Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 31-March 09 Member No.: 7 086 Active Squad 
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missmagius (spelling) is what I used usally. also area trap if you can get a diglet. or just give them paralyze and 1 HP with a really fast pokemon, weavile with false swipes works. Then its quickball city.
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Apr 16 2009, 05:07 PM
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 Gym Leader  Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 4-August 08 Member No.: 2 546 Old Gen 4 Team 
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Birds/levitators aren't even affected by arena trap.
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Apr 16 2009, 06:01 PM
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Pokémon Trainer Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 31-March 09 Member No.: 7 086 Active Squad
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missmagius (spelling) and mean look is what I used usally. also area trap if you can get a diglet. or just give them paralyze and 1 HP with a really fast pokemon, weavile with false swipes works. Then its quickball city.
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Apr 18 2009, 07:26 AM
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 The Lazy Guy  Group: Validating Posts: 29 Joined: 17-April 09 From: Solaceon Town Member No.: 12 520 My Platinum Team 
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Right now I'm training my Wobbuffet to catch them. It's Shadow Tag ability keeps them from fleeing!
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Apr 18 2009, 08:37 PM
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 <3's Musharna and Munna  Group: Members Posts: 304 Joined: 18-April 09 From: Over there. *Points* Member No.: 12 937 Active Squad
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I just weaken them a throw thousands of quick balls.
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