FAQ

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These are the answers to questions that we've been asked in the past regarding the specifics of this game. If you can't find it anywhere else, it might be here.

If you have a question of your own, either contact a mod to ask or edit it in at the bottom of the page here, and it will be addressed as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I own a legendary?

Nobody even has proof that legendary Pokémon really exist. None have ever been caught. No, you can't own any legendaries. No befriending them, either. They're like Bigfoot, the people who have seen them aren't exactly taken for their word.

Can I have a Missingno?

Hahaha. No. Missingno is a legendary, sorry.

Do people eat Pokémon?

Yes. Of course, only Pokémon which are raised for food are eaten. Eating the ones you raise as pets or fighters is barbaric! Pokémon commonly raised for food include things such as: Doduo, Miltank and Tauros, Goldeen, or Magikarp. Just like with real world animals, eating certain species of Pokémon is frowned upon or outright taboo. Nobody would eat a Charizard, but most people would have no problem eating a Magikarp. Just use some common sense here and you should be fine.

Can I play as Ash Ketchum?

Our use of canonical characters is limited to gym leaders and a few other specific exceptions. In short, no. You can't play Ash.

What about talking Pokémon?

We're aware that in the TV show and comics, Meowth is capable of human speech. Meowth also put a lot of time and effort into this and had to give up learning new moves to learn to talk. Due to the potential abuse of this in game, we are not allowing Pokémon capable of human speech, though they can communicate with trainers in other ways (body language, certain psychic types through limited telepathy). They may be able to produce limited sounds that could resemble English words (the same way some dogs can bark in such a way that it sounds like they're saying "Mama") but otherwise no. No speaking Pokémon. (Obvious exceptions are Pokémon said to be able to mimic human speech like parrots do, but they just mimic, they don't understand.)

Can I play the son/daughter/relative of canonical character x?

Due to our use of canonical characters as NPCs or playable gym leaders, this question doesn't really have a blanket answer. If you want to play the relative of a canon character, ask a mod. This will be judged on a case by case basis.

Can I have a master ball?

Master balls are classified technology still in development by Silph Co. They are not available to trainers. Unless you work for Silph Co. R&D, you've never even heard of a master ball.

Does my Jenny/Joy have to become a cop/nurse?

No! It's highly encouraged by the family that they go into the family profession, but they are not required to. There's a some social stigma attached to it, of course, but that's the fun part.

About Gym badges...?

You can get all 16 Indigo League badges, yes. Any combination of badges from both regions, totaling 8, will get you into the Indigo League. That means you can get 4 badges from Kanto and then 4 badges from Johto and still qualify for the League. However, Sinnoh and Hoenn badges do not count toward an Indigo League total.

What's the minimum age to join Team Rocket?

There isn't one officially, it's judged fairly case by case considering the maturity of the young person in question. Mid-teens and above can get in without much hassle, but anybody younger is likely to just be turned away unless they are somehow exceptional.

If you can't get a license until you turn ten, does that mean you can't have pet Pokémon until you turn ten?

Your character can still have a pet Pokémon before they have a license for it, but the Pokémon will be registered to their parent/guardian instead.