Gamestop Jirachi giveaway.

***Lindz*** · 03-04-2010, 06:59 PM

http://www.pokemon.com/us/special/jirachi

When: February 27th - March 13th
Where: Gamestop (US)
Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Trade to other version bonus: Yes (HG/SS)

Lil late noticing about this but a Jirachi is better than a shiny Pichu huh?

**Muyotwo** · 03-04-2010, 09:56 PM

Draco Meteor on Jirachi is going to lead to a lot of Smogon hand-wringing.

Rangeet · 03-04-2010, 11:21 PM

Unstabed Draco Meteor is meh.

Kindrindra · 03-04-2010, 11:51 PM

...Rangeet, it has 140 PWR. I don't call that meh. Now, combine that with the fact many Jirachi run physical moves... Well, Sp Atk lowering attack on a physical attacker has always been one of my all-time fav. combos.

Rangeet · 03-05-2010, 12:00 AM

And what use would Draco Meteor have when it has Ice Punch, which has a 20% chance of freezing?

**Loki** · 03-05-2010, 12:22 AM

It is somewhat bland. You have to remember, Draco Meteor is only super against one type- Dragon. Without STAB, it's like using Return on a non-Normal Pokemon. Yeah, it could do some damage, but nothing insane. You can put it in the damage calculators. With Max SpA and Choice Specs against a Sleep Talk Snorlax, it can't even 3HKO even if you ignore the 2 SPATK down. And when you do take into account the SpA down, you can barely 3HKO a Bulky Gyarados.

**Jerichi** · 03-05-2010, 06:51 AM

This confirms it: GameFreak's goal in life is to troll Smogon.

***Lindz*** · 03-05-2010, 08:41 PM

Whats this smogon stuff you guys are always going on about anyway?

Rangeet · 03-05-2010, 08:42 PM

Smogon is the king of pokemon competitive battling. That is not ASB or TCG.

Kindrindra · 03-06-2010, 12:23 AM

20% chance of frezzing?
What's the point of frezzing if you OHKO? Let me remind you, dragon-type pretty much top their category in every tier. This makes your stratagem pretty simple. Three moves that are either all physical, or a mix of physical and status, and one move that's MEGASTRONG and lowers Sp. attack. Then jirachi can happily plow along, and when a Dragon-type pops up- Pow. OHKO.
Also, being the only non-dragon type to date that can learn a Dragon-type move earns it some pretty good points. In fact, it resists dragon! Pretty much the only medium where that won't come in handy is the TCG. Both in Shoddy and the ASBL that's rather helpful. In fact, I can see a lot of people going for Jirachi as their first Legend in the ASBL, mainly because it has so much value in helping to capture other legends. And, it's cute. What's not to like?

**Loki** · 03-06-2010, 04:54 AM

The point is, Ice Punch can just as easily OHKO almost all the Dragons (except for maybe Kingdra) and is more useful against more types than a one-shot Draco Meteor that MIGHT hit a Dragon. While it could be surprising to see a Draco Meteor come out of a physically built Jirachi, so would a Thunderbolt- which is actually SUPER against Skarmory, as opposed to the resisted Draco Meteor, which, even with a Choice Specs and max SpA, wouldn't 3HKO a Skarmory when you take into account the power downs.

And Sceptile, Milotic, and Charizard all learn some Dragon-type attacks, but you don't see them running around willy-nilly with Dragon Pulse or Dragon Claw and dominating OU. Aerodactyl can equip Dragon Claw also, but it's not on the typical setup. Especially when Ice Fang will do the same. Tyranitar can use Dragon Claw, but instead people use Crunch of Rockslide or even Icebeam.

Kindrindra · 03-06-2010, 03:08 PM

...Whatev. It still has value in the ASBL. *Lame excuse*

**Loki** · 03-06-2010, 07:55 PM

Got the Jirachi. Comes with a Liechi Berry, which is pretty cool. Especially since I'm too lazy to grow the only one I have lol. After you get the Gift, you can restart to get better stats for Jirachi too, so hopefully I can get one with decent IVs/personality. And yes, it comes with Draco Meteor, but I'll probably not use it.

Kindrindra · 03-06-2010, 10:54 PM

*Not amused that it isn't given out over Wi-Fi*

**Loki** · 03-06-2010, 11:32 PM

You do realize the promotion was to get people to go to Gamestop, see their great big sign that says "Heart of Gold/Soul Silver comes out one day after this offer ends!" right?

ZoraJolteon · 03-06-2010, 11:53 PM

I downloaded my Jirachi over Wifi. It was pretty coo'.

Kindrindra · 03-08-2010, 01:21 AM

^Really?
Looks like I'll be able to pre-order SS and get a Jirachi in one fell swoop tomorrow.
Cool. I've never had a Jirachi (Not even in PMD). And now I'll have TWO (Diamond and Platinum)!
Coolz.

Rangeet · 03-08-2010, 01:36 AM

I had a Jirachi on my emulator of PMD Red.
God, it was hard. Though not as hard as without an emulator I'm sure.

Kindrindra · 03-08-2010, 02:10 AM

...Red?
So... Oh, god, don't remind me about Wish Cave. :/
Lv 1 reset, and 99 floors, ended by a boss duel with Jirachi himself. And if you hadn't bought the friend area (pity whatever poor bastard didn't), it would all be for naught. Almost as bad as Purity Forest.

Rangeet · 03-08-2010, 04:03 AM

Purity Forest was way better and easier. Wayyy.

Kindrindra · 03-08-2010, 05:45 AM

...How?
Because you didn't have to battle Celebi?

Rangeet · 03-08-2010, 06:36 AM

Yes. That meant I could just bring in an Alakazam. I found some Max Elixirs, so I just kept Teleporting if in danger.

Kindrindra · 03-08-2010, 06:51 AM

Ah, I remember hearing that strategy.
*Stupid person that actually listened to the guide book and brought Charizard, with it's monster-house destroying Heat Wave*

Rangeet · 03-08-2010, 07:33 AM

You are a facepalm-giving machine.

Kindrindra · 03-08-2010, 02:14 PM

...Believe me, I facepalm at my own stupidity sometimes.

03-04-2010, 06:59 PM	#1
*Lindz* Kuno's Wife Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mineral Town Posts: 1,091	Gamestop Jirachi giveaway. http://www.pokemon.com/us/special/jirachi When: February 27th - March 13th Where: Gamestop (US) Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum Trade to other version bonus: Yes (HG/SS) Lil late noticing about this but a Jirachi is better than a shiny Pichu huh?

03-04-2010, 09:56 PM	#2
Muyotwo Dominator of Bike Levels Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,321	Draco Meteor on Jirachi is going to lead to a lot of Smogon hand-wringing. __________________ The Kim Il Sung of ASB.

03-04-2010, 11:21 PM	#3
Rangeet Foot, meet mouth. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,362	Unstabed Draco Meteor is meh. __________________ Spoiler: show Credits

03-05-2010, 12:00 AM	#5
Rangeet Foot, meet mouth. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,362	And what use would Draco Meteor have when it has Ice Punch, which has a 20% chance of freezing? __________________ Spoiler: show Credits

03-05-2010, 06:51 AM	#7
Jerichi プラスチック♡ラブ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 蒸気の波の中 Posts: 14,766	This confirms it: GameFreak's goal in life is to troll Smogon. __________________ 私のことを消して本気で愛さないで恋なんてただのゲーム楽しめばそれでいい閉ざした心を飾る派手なドレスも靴も孤独の友達 asb ║ wf ║ fb [jerichi]

03-04-2010, 11:51 PM	#4
Kindrindra 大事なのは自分らしいくある事 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Determined Posts: 5,840	...Rangeet, it has 140 PWR. I don't call that meh. Now, combine that with the fact many Jirachi run physical moves... Well, Sp Atk lowering attack on a physical attacker has always been one of my all-time fav. combos.

03-05-2010, 12:22 AM	#6
Loki The Path of Now & Forever Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,304	It is somewhat bland. You have to remember, Draco Meteor is only super against one type- Dragon. Without STAB, it's like using Return on a non-Normal Pokemon. Yeah, it could do some damage, but nothing insane. You can put it in the damage calculators. With Max SpA and Choice Specs against a Sleep Talk Snorlax, it can't even 3HKO even if you ignore the 2 SPATK down. And when you do take into account the SpA down, you can barely 3HKO a Bulky Gyarados.

03-05-2010, 08:41 PM	#8
*Lindz* Kuno's Wife Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mineral Town Posts: 1,091	Whats this smogon stuff you guys are always going on about anyway?

03-05-2010, 08:42 PM	#9
Rangeet Foot, meet mouth. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,362	Smogon is the king of pokemon competitive battling. That is not ASB or TCG. __________________ Spoiler: show Credits

03-06-2010, 12:23 AM	#10
Kindrindra 大事なのは自分らしいくある事 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Determined Posts: 5,840	20% chance of frezzing? What's the point of frezzing if you OHKO? Let me remind you, dragon-type pretty much top their category in every tier. This makes your stratagem pretty simple. Three moves that are either all physical, or a mix of physical and status, and one move that's MEGASTRONG and lowers Sp. attack. Then jirachi can happily plow along, and when a Dragon-type pops up- Pow. OHKO. Also, being the only non-dragon type to date that can learn a Dragon-type move earns it some pretty good points. In fact, it resists dragon! Pretty much the only medium where that won't come in handy is the TCG. Both in Shoddy and the ASBL that's rather helpful. In fact, I can see a lot of people going for Jirachi as their first Legend in the ASBL, mainly because it has so much value in helping to capture other legends. And, it's cute. What's not to like?

03-06-2010, 04:54 AM	#11
Loki The Path of Now & Forever Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,304	The point is, Ice Punch can just as easily OHKO almost all the Dragons (except for maybe Kingdra) and is more useful against more types than a one-shot Draco Meteor that MIGHT hit a Dragon. While it could be surprising to see a Draco Meteor come out of a physically built Jirachi, so would a Thunderbolt- which is actually SUPER against Skarmory, as opposed to the resisted Draco Meteor, which, even with a Choice Specs and max SpA, wouldn't 3HKO a Skarmory when you take into account the power downs. And Sceptile, Milotic, and Charizard all learn some Dragon-type attacks, but you don't see them running around willy-nilly with Dragon Pulse or Dragon Claw and dominating OU. Aerodactyl can equip Dragon Claw also, but it's not on the typical setup. Especially when Ice Fang will do the same. Tyranitar can use Dragon Claw, but instead people use Crunch of Rockslide or even Icebeam.

03-06-2010, 03:08 PM	#12
Kindrindra 大事なのは自分らしいくある事 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Determined Posts: 5,840	...Whatev. It still has value in the ASBL. Lame excuse

03-06-2010, 07:55 PM	#13
Loki The Path of Now & Forever Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,304	Got the Jirachi. Comes with a Liechi Berry, which is pretty cool. Especially since I'm too lazy to grow the only one I have lol. After you get the Gift, you can restart to get better stats for Jirachi too, so hopefully I can get one with decent IVs/personality. And yes, it comes with Draco Meteor, but I'll probably not use it.

03-06-2010, 10:54 PM	#14
Kindrindra 大事なのは自分らしいくある事 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Determined Posts: 5,840	Not amused that it isn't given out over Wi-Fi

03-06-2010, 11:32 PM	#15
Loki The Path of Now & Forever Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,304	You do realize the promotion was to get people to go to Gamestop, see their great big sign that says "Heart of Gold/Soul Silver comes out one day after this offer ends!" right?

03-06-2010, 11:53 PM	#16
ZoraJolteon ~~BBCode Master~~ Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,030	I downloaded my Jirachi over Wifi. It was pretty coo'. __________________ Superior Christmas Banner is Superior. Also still looking for ref with brain, although not just now due to Tyranidos running in fear.

03-08-2010, 01:21 AM	#17
Kindrindra 大事なのは自分らしいくある事 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Determined Posts: 5,840	^Really? Looks like I'll be able to pre-order SS and get a Jirachi in one fell swoop tomorrow. Cool. I've never had a Jirachi (Not even in PMD). And now I'll have TWO (Diamond and Platinum)! Coolz.

03-08-2010, 01:36 AM	#18
Rangeet Foot, meet mouth. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,362	I had a Jirachi on my emulator of PMD Red. God, it was hard. Though not as hard as without an emulator I'm sure. __________________ Spoiler: show Credits

03-08-2010, 02:10 AM	#19
Kindrindra 大事なのは自分らしいくある事 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Determined Posts: 5,840	...Red? So... Oh, god, don't remind me about Wish Cave. :/ Lv 1 reset, and 99 floors, ended by a boss duel with Jirachi himself. And if you hadn't bought the friend area (pity whatever poor bastard didn't), it would all be for naught. Almost as bad as Purity Forest.

03-08-2010, 04:03 AM	#20
Rangeet Foot, meet mouth. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,362	Purity Forest was way better and easier. Wayyy. __________________ Spoiler: show Credits

03-08-2010, 05:45 AM	#21
Kindrindra 大事なのは自分らしいくある事 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Determined Posts: 5,840	...How? Because you didn't have to battle Celebi?

03-08-2010, 06:36 AM	#22
Rangeet Foot, meet mouth. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,362	Yes. That meant I could just bring in an Alakazam. I found some Max Elixirs, so I just kept Teleporting if in danger. __________________ Spoiler: show Credits

03-08-2010, 06:51 AM	#23
Kindrindra 大事なのは自分らしいくある事 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Determined Posts: 5,840	Ah, I remember hearing that strategy. Stupid person that actually listened to the guide book and brought Charizard, with it's monster-house destroying Heat Wave

03-08-2010, 07:33 AM	#24
Rangeet Foot, meet mouth. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,362	You are a facepalm-giving machine. __________________ Spoiler: show Credits

03-08-2010, 02:14 PM	#25
Kindrindra 大事なのは自分らしいくある事 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Determined Posts: 5,840	...Believe me, I facepalm at my own stupidity sometimes.

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