Learn how to win Pokémon Contests in Diamond and Pearl. Discover strategies for each category and how to use moves effectively to avoid penalties and win appeals.
Walkthrough
- 1Understand Contest Categories: There are four categories: Cool, Beauty, Cute, Smart, and Tough. Each category has a different appeal order for moves.
- 2Move Appeal Order: Moves have an appeal order (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th). Using a move in its correct order for the current appeal round grants bonus points.
- 3Move Effects: Some moves increase the audience's excitement, while others can make opponents nervous or jam their moves.
- 4Turn Order: The Pokémon with the highest Speed stat generally goes first.
- 5Appeal Rounds: Contests have five rounds. In each round, you choose a move. The goal is to get the highest score by the end of the fifth round.
- 6Using Moves Effectively: Prioritize moves that match the current appeal round's condition. If you use a move successfully, your Pokémon will not incur a penalty on the next turn, allowing it to use the same move again without issue.
- 7Jamming and Excitement: Some moves can jam an opponent's move for the next turn, preventing them from using it. Other moves increase the crowd's excitement, which can lead to bonus points.
- 8Winning: The Pokémon with the highest score after five rounds wins the Contest.
Tips:
- Move Synergies: Learn which moves work well together. For example, a move that makes opponents nervous can be followed by a move that benefits from nervous opponents.
- Pokémon Condition: Ensure your Pokémon's condition (e.g.,
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