Learn how to win Pokémon Contests in Diamond and Pearl by mastering the appeal system, including the crucial 'last to appeal' bonus for extra points.
This section of the guide covers the appeal mechanic in Pokémon Contests within Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Specifically, it details the bonus awarded when a Pokémon is the last to appeal in a turn.
Walkthrough
- 1Understand the Appeal Phase: In each turn of a Contest, after all Pokémon have performed their moves, there is an Appeal Phase.
- 2Observe the Order: The order in which Pokémon appeal is determined by their current condition and the moves used in the previous turn.
- 3Strategic Appeal: If you have the opportunity to be the last to appeal, consider using moves that don't necessarily score high but position you to appeal last.
- 4The +2 Bonus: Successfully appealing last in a turn awards your Pokémon an additional 2 points towards its overall score for that Contest category. This bonus is indicated in the game.
- 5The (4) Notation: The '(4)' likely refers to the maximum number of turns in a Contest, meaning this bonus can potentially be achieved up to four times if you consistently appeal last.
Tips
- Pay attention to the turn order. Sometimes, using a move that lowers your appeal or makes you less appealing can strategically set you up to be last in the next turn.
- Conserve powerful moves for later turns when the bonus might be less impactful compared to securing a win.
- Practice in lower-level Contests to get a feel for the appeal order and timing.
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