Learn how to get an extra +2 bonus in Pokémon Platinum Contests by being the last to appeal. This guide explains the mechanic for maximizing your scores.
Walkthrough
- 1Understand Contest Mechanics: Pokémon Contests in Platinum involve Pokémon performing moves to impress judges. The goal is to achieve the highest score over several turns.
- 2Appeal Order: The order in which Pokémon appeal each turn is crucial. Sometimes, a Pokémon might appeal earlier, while others appeal later.
- 3The Last Appeal Bonus: If your Pokémon is the final one to appeal in any given turn, you will be awarded an extra +2 to your Pokémon's score for that turn. This bonus is independent of the moves used and is solely based on the appeal order.
- 4Strategic Appeal: While you cannot directly control the appeal order in most situations, being aware of this bonus can help you understand why certain scores are higher than expected. If you find yourself appealing last, it's a significant advantage.
- 5Maximizing Scores: To maximize your score, aim to use moves that appeal to the judges and, if possible, ensure your Pokémon appeals last in a turn to gain the +2 bonus.
Tips:
- The +2 bonus for appealing last is a consistent mechanic across all Contest categories (Cool, Beauty, Cute, Smart, Tough).
- While you can't force your Pokémon to appeal last, sometimes the AI's appeal order will naturally place you in that position.
- Focus on using moves that fit the category and have high appeal, as these are the primary way to increase your score. The last appeal bonus is a secondary boost.
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