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Pokémon Trainer revisions (RPG Edition)

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For Gen 7:
At least Galaxy level, likely High Universe level (Battled Elio/Selene after they faced a Nihilego-amped Lusamine, along with Solgaleo or Lunala)

For Gen 8:
At least Multiverse level, likely Multiverse level+ (Battled Victor/Gloria, who can fight a Dynamaxed Dialga, Palkia, or Giratina)

I don't remember Gen 2 Red and Blue, might have to do with Mewtwo or something idk
Thanks.

I believe Gladion (Mount Lanakila, Pokemon League), Plumeria (Title Defense), Guzma (Title Defense), Faba (Post-Game), Lusamine (Title Defense) and Ryuki (Post-Game) would scale for Gen 7. There’s also the Battle Tree keys, which iirc, are 2-B, likely 2-A because of Cynthia.

What’s the earliest point in the game that Victor/Gloria can fight the Dynamaxed Creation Trio?
 
The earliest point is super early, but you use rental Pokemon, so I would only give that rating to the highest tier of Galar trainers since the likes of Leon, Raihan, Hop, Bede, Marnie, etc. should be superior to rental Pokemon, which aren't given that same level of training
 
The earliest point is super early, but you use rental Pokemon, so I would only give that rating to the highest tier of Galar trainers since the likes of Leon, Raihan, Hop, Bede, Marnie, etc. should be superior to rental Pokemon, which aren't given that same level of training
Mkay, what about Nessa, Bea and Allister‘s Champion Cup keys? Would they scale?
 
Okay, two more things before I make a complete recap post.

The suggestion for B2W2 was to scale it to 2-B, likely 2-A, why was that?

Would Brock, Misty, Surge, Erika and Sabrina’s Gen 2 keys would also scale to 6-B? Because they fight Champion Ethan/Lyra, but they should logically be weaker than the Elite Four and Lance.
 
I'm not sure why Gen 8 characters would scale to 2-B/2-A, especially since unlike Gen 4 where they face the creation trio in story, in Gen 8 it's completely optional and not in the main story

3-C/High 3-A scales to Alder too, as it's heavily implied he gave N a tough fight, but ultimately lost, forcing N to beat him with Zekrom/Reshiram

Alder also battles Hilbert/Hilda after N, so he'd also scale
 
This was already explained to you. Are you just gonna ignore refutes and repeat the same argument?
What refutes? Just because they can do something in game doesn't mean it actually happened, especially when there's no mention of it anywhere else (like Ethan/Lyra/Kris defeating Red despite it never mentioned by anyone in any other game. Or catching all Legendaries in Johto/Kanto aside from Ho-oh and Lugia (especially with Mewtwo as it's still in Cerulean Cave despite the fact Red can go and catch it in the post game))

Same probably goes in BW where in B2W2 it was confirmed Hilbert/Hilda left Unova after battling N to search for him, yet in the game they stay in Unova and can do all sort of things there in the post game

Same goes to Sword and Shield. Just because Victor and Gloria can challenge them (and it's done via raid battle with multiple other characters), doesn't mean it's a part of the story or it actually happened in story. Even in the Isle of Armor/Crown Tundra that isn't a part of the main story

But whatever I guess
 
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What refutes? Just because they can do something in game doesn't mean it actually happened, especially when there's no mention of it anywhere else (like Ethan/Lyra/Kris defeating Red despite it never mentioned by anyone in any other game. Or catching all Legendaries in Johto/Kanto aside from Ho-oh and Lugia (especially with Mewtwo as it's still in Cerulean Cave despite the fact Red can go and catch it in the post game))

Same probably goes in BW where in B2W2 it was confirmed Hilbert/Hilda left Unova after battling N to search for him, yet in the game they stay in Unova and can do all sort of things there in the post game

Same goes to Sword and Shield. Just because Victor and Gloria can challenge them (and it's done via raid battle with multiple other characters), doesn't mean it's a part of the story or it actually happened in story. Even in the Isle of Armor/Crown Tundra that isn't a part of the main story

But whatever I guess
You beating dialga and palkia or catching it (which would require you to beat it) is literally mentioned in the game. You need to prove that optional events are non canon
 
You beating dialga and palkia or catching it (which would require you to beat it) is literally mentioned in the game. You need to prove that optional events are non canon
Already did.

Ethan defeating Red isn't canon because that is never mentioned anywhere else despite Red appearing in several games since, the events of BW post game contradict B2W2 as well since their mother says they went looking for N after the battle in N's castle

Mewtwo being there in Gen 2 means Red never battled it, same goes for Legendary Birds

Cynthia being the Sinnoh Champion in Unova games contradict her being defeated by Lucas/Dawn (either than or they rejected the title)
 
Already did.

Ethan defeating Red isn't canon because that is never mentioned anywhere else despite Red appearing in several games since, the events of BW post game contradict B2W2 as well since their mother says they went looking for N after the battle in N's castle

Mewtwo being there in Gen 2 means Red never battled it, same goes for Legendary Birds

Cynthia being the Sinnoh Champion in Unova games contradict her being defeated by Lucas/Dawn (either than or they rejected the title)
How does not being mentioned mean its non canon?? Its literally part of the story and dialogue, what more evidence do you need? Does everything need to be stated again somewhere else?

the events of BW post game contradict B2W2 as well since their mother says they went looking for N after the battle in N's castle

In what universe is this a contradiction? Wtf does this have to do with anything?

Mewtwo being there in Gen 2 means Red never battled it, same goes for Legendary Birds

What? Do you think its impossible to release Mewtwo? Do you think there's only 1 of each legendary bird?

Cynthia being the Sinnoh Champion in Unova games contradict her being defeated by Lucas/Dawn (either than or they rejected the title)

What's wrong with you?
 
How does not being mentioned mean its non canon?? Its literally part of the story and dialogue, what more evidence do you need?
Does everything need to be stated again somewhere else?
Uh yes? Maybe if someone like Blue would've mention that Red have been defeated by someone else than it could work. Red is consistently stated to be the strongest trainer and a battle legend or whatnot, so him being defeated by someone would be a big deal at least for Blue to say
In what universe is this a contradiction? Wtf does this have to do with anything?
That means that the events of the BW post game aren't canon because in B2W2 it's revealed they left Unova after battling N
What? Do you think its impossible to release Mewtwo?
Mewtwo though is still in the same location it was in Gen 1, as well as having the exact same levels and moveset as in Gen 2, so there's nothing to suggest it was caught before
Do you think there's only 1 of each legendary bird?
Can you prove there are more than one? Since in any game you can only catch one of each
What's wrong with you?
You can't argue so you resort to this?
 
Uh yes? Maybe if someone like Blue would've mention that Red have been defeated by someone else than it could work. Red is consistently stated to be the strongest trainer and a battle legend or whatnot, so him being defeated by someone would be a big deal at least for Blue to say

That means that the events of the BW post game aren't canon because in B2W2 it's revealed they left Unova after battling N

Mewtwo though is still in the same location it was in Gen 1, as well as having the exact same levels and moveset as in Gen 2, so there's nothing to suggest it was caught before

Can you prove there are more than one? Since in any game you can only catch one of each

You can't argue so you resort to this?

Why does it need to be mentioned to be canon? It being in the story means its already mentioned anyways, so you're wrong. Red literally got beaten in Masters and is definitely not the strongest trainer, that's headcanon

That means that the events of the BW post game aren't canon because in B2W2 it's revealed they left Unova after battling N

How long after the battle with N did they leave Unova? You don't think they could have left after some post game events?

Mewtwo though is still in the same location it was in Gen 1, as well as having the exact same levels and moveset as in Gen 2, so there's nothing to suggest it was caught before

Do you think its impossible for a Pokemon to just stay the same level and be released? And do you think its impossible for a champion to lose then become the champion again? Overall, you're just asking for way too much evidence and are jumping through so many hoops

Can you prove there are more than one? Since in any game you can only catch one of each

How does only being able to catch 1 mean there's only one in existence? Do you think the very existence of the Galarian bird trio is non canon as well?
 
Why does it need to be mentioned to be canon? It being in the story means its already mentioned anyways, so you're wrong. Red literally got beaten in Masters and is definitely not the strongest trainer, that's headcanon
Red got defeated in Masters, but not by Ethan. In fact Red destroyed Ethan in their battle, and if we bring Masters, Red is consistently hyped as super powerful that almost no one is comparable to. Only Blue, Cynthia and Leon (and Ash) were said to be strong like Red
How long after the battle with N did they leave Unova? You don't think they could have left after some post game events?
Their mother implied in B2W2 she haven't seen them since they left on their journey iirc, and in the post game not only you return home, but the first thing you do is talk to her
Do you think its impossible for a Pokemon to just stay the same level and be released? And do you think its impossible for a champion to lose then become the champion again? Overall, you're just asking for way too much evidence and are jumping through so many hoops
You comment things that have no proof. While it's not impossible, we have no proof that Cynthia lost her title before, or that Mewtwo was caught and then released.
How does only being able to catch 1 mean there's only one in existence? Do you think the very existence of the Galarian bird trio is non canon as well?
One Galarian trio, one Kantonian Trio. But there are no multiple of each of these pairs
 
Gen 2
At least Country level, likely higher (Battled Ethan/Lyra after they faced Ho-Oh or Lugia)
Scales to: Lance (Champion Team), Silver (Post-Game)

Gen 3
RSE
- Multi-Continent level, possibly higher (Battled Brendan/May after they faced Groudon or Kyogre)
OR/AS - Planet level (Battled Brendan/May after they faced Primal Groudon or Primal Kyogre
Scales to: Wally (Victory Road, Third/Fourth Battle and Battle Tree), Steven (Gen 3 Team), Zinnia, Anabel (Gen 3)

Gen 4
Multiverse level
, likely Multiverse level+ (Battled Lucas/Dawn after they faced Giratina)
Scales to: Barry (End Game), Cynthia (Gen 4), Dahlia, Palmer

Gen 5
At least Galaxy level, likely High Universe level (Battled Hilbert/Hilda after they faced Zekrom or Reshiram)
Scales to: Cheren (Post-Game), Ghetsis (B/W, B2/W2), N (End Game, B2/W2)

Gen 6
At least Galaxy level, likely High Universe level (Battled Calem/Serena after they faced Xerneas or Yveltal)
Scales to: Lysandre (Gen 6), AZ, Diantha

Let me know if I missed anyone else that this would scale to. I believe all of the characters with PWT keys would be 2-B, likely 2-A via scaling to Cynthia, but I’m not completely sure on that.

These suggestions were also agreed upon, but I don’t remember what the reasoning for them was, so someone will have to remind me:
  • Gen 2 Red and Blue become 5-B
  • Gen 7 characters scale to At least 3-C, likely High 3-A
  • Gen 8 characters scale to 2-B, likely 2-A
For Gen 7:
At least Galaxy level, likely High Universe level (Battled Elio/Selene after they faced a Nihilego-amped Lusamine, along with Solgaleo or Lunala)

For Gen 8:
At least Multiverse level, likely Multiverse level+ (Battled Victor/Gloria, who can fight a Dynamaxed Dialga, Palkia, or Giratina)

I don't remember Gen 2 Red and Blue, might have to do with Mewtwo or something idk
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What do you think about this?
 
I will say that I’m a little on the fence about scaling Gen 8 to Dialga, Palkia and Giratina, mainly because it’s not in the main story and can apparently be done really early, but if the majority agrees to scale them, I won’t argue against it.
Are you just gonna ignore refutes and repeat the same argument?
What's wrong with you?
You need to chill out.
 
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I will say that I’m a little on the fence about scaling Gen 8 to Dialga, Palkia and Giratina, mainly because it’s not in the main story and can apparently be done really early, but if the majority agrees to scale them.
I think it's fine because much like the Isle of Armor, despite you being able to choose when you do the Crown Tundra, the fact of the matter is that it does happen at some point
 
I think it's fine because much like the Isle of Armor, despite you being able to choose when you do the Crown Tundra, the fact of the matter is that it does happen at some point
Yeah but it literally means you can do it before you even do the first gym, when the people use unevolved Pokémon and such, while at the same time they can fight Dynamax Legendaries (when it was made very clear they only stood a chance against Eternatus with Zacian and Zamazenta)
 
Yeah but it literally means you can do it before you even do the first gym, when the people use unevolved Pokémon and such, while at the same time they can fight Dynamax Legendaries (when it was made very clear they only stood a chance against Eternatus with Zacian and Zamazenta)
The Pokemon that are used are rental Pokemon, not the ones you have, so this isn't actually relevant
 
The Pokemon that are used are rental Pokemon, not the ones you have, so this isn't actually relevant
Wouldn’t it be possible for someone to argue that any gym’s leader’s Pokémon should be stronger and more skilled than some rental Pokemon though?
 
Wouldn’t it be possible for someone to argue that any gym’s leader’s Pokémon should be stronger and more skilled than some rental Pokemon though?
That's why their Champion Cup selves are 2-B, likely 2-A, but not their initial battles because they're holding back to test the player
 
They would not scale. They're holding back their power so you can't really reliably say they'd be on that level
 
The suggestion for B2W2 was to scale it to 2-B, likely 2-A, why was that?

Would Brock, Misty, Surge, Erika and Sabrina’s Gen 2 keys would also scale to 6-B? Because they fight Champion Ethan/Lyra, but they should logically be weaker than the Elite Four and Lance.
Bumping this.
 
Might've been because of Cynthia (you can fight her postgame and she's in the PWT, though I don't think we're gonna have PWT or Battle Tree keys because everyone's meant to be on the same strength level)
 
Also, for the 2-B to 2-A Galar characters, the fact that Raihan at full power is considered a rival for Leon (who should absolutely be above any rental Pokemon) and other full-powered Gym Leaders like Piers can match him (even if losing to him), and even Milo at full power can match Piers in an exhibition match (he mentions he was in the middle of one with Piers in the postgame before a Pokemon Dynamaxed and went berserk) means that the full power Gym Leaders in Galar should be 2-B to 2-A.

Also this may or may not mean anything but the fact that only when the Gym Leaders are at full power do they have Pokemon at levels close to (and surpassing in the postgame) kinda says something about the difference between their Gym Battle power and their full power. I'm not saying we should scale using levels by any stretch, I just wanted to point that out.
 
Might've been because of Cynthia (you can fight her postgame and she's in the PWT, though I don't think we're gonna have PWT or Battle Tree keys because everyone's meant to be on the same strength level)
I’m pretty sure most people agreed to have PWT and Battle Tree keys, but nobody would scale to them outside of other PWT/Battle Tree keys.
 
I’m pretty sure most people agreed to have PWT and Battle Tree keys, but nobody would scale to them outside of other PWT/Battle Tree keys.
I may just be misremembering because I haven't been in this thread in forever, but I thought we decided not to use them because the PWT and Battle Tree inherently equalize strength (it's represented as setting all Pokemon to level 50, but it's actually explained in-universe that the Pokemon's strength are equalized)
 
What do Zacian and Zamazenta have to do with anything? Please don't bring up something that isn't relevant to what I'm saying
Because you're saying that people that can defeat Dynamax Dialga and Palkia would do nothing against Eternatus and rely on Zacian and Zamazenta to defeat it

Not to mention you can battle them before even the first gym
 
Red got defeated in Masters, but not by Ethan. In fact Red destroyed Ethan in their battle, and if we bring Masters, Red is consistently hyped as super powerful that almost no one is comparable to. Only Blue, Cynthia and Leon (and Ash) were said to be strong like Red

Their mother implied in B2W2 she haven't seen them since they left on their journey iirc, and in the post game not only you return home, but the first thing you do is talk to her

You comment things that have no proof. While it's not impossible, we have no proof that Cynthia lost her title before, or that Mewtwo was caught and then released.

One Galarian trio, one Kantonian Trio. But there are no multiple of each of these pairs

Red got defeated in Masters, but not by Ethan.

So?

In fact Red destroyed Ethan in their battle, and if we bring Masters, Red is consistently hyped as super powerful that almost no one is comparable to.

So? You think he couldn't have grown stronger?

Only Blue, Cynthia and Leon (and Ash) were said to be strong like Red

So?

Their mother implied in B2W2 she haven't seen them since they left on their journey iirc, and in the post game not only you return home, but the first thing you do is talk to her

Prove it

You comment things that have no proof. While it's not impossible, we have no proof that Cynthia lost her title before, or that Mewtwo was caught and then released.

Do you think everything has to be stated for it to be true?

One Galarian trio, one Kantonian Trio. But there are no multiple of each of these pairs

Prove there's only 1. Do you not know that Galarian pokemon exist because their original variants adapted to the climate and gained a new form? This implies a kantonian bird trio existed in Galar in the past
 
Because you're saying that people that can defeat Dynamax Dialga and Palkia would do nothing against Eternatus and rely on Zacian and Zamazenta to defeat it
Eternamax Eternatus has Power Null that makes people unable to hurt it, it's not an AP thing
Not to mention you can battle them before even the first gym
Stop regurgitating an irrelevant point. You're given rental Pokemon, making this a non-factor
 
Have you reached any conclusions here, and if so, what?
 
For Dialga and Palkia? If so then why would Victor or Gloria scale to them? These aren't their Pokemon
Leon would scale above rental Pokemon, Raihan is powerful enough to be a rival to him, Piers matched Raihan (albeit he lost), and Milo matched Piers in an exhibition match

So Champion Cup characters would be 2-B, likely 2-A
 
So I guess Leon’s justification would be something like this:

Multiverse level, likely Multiverse level+ (As the strongest trainer in the Galar region, his team should be significantly stronger than the rental Pokémon that can fight Dynamaxed versions of Dialga, Palkia and Giratina)

Raihan’s current justification should be fine, same with Piers, how would Bede, Hop, Marnie and the gym leaders’ justifications be worded?
 
So I guess Leon’s justification would be something like this:

Multiverse level, likely Multiverse level+ (As the strongest trainer in the Galar region, his team should be significantly stronger than the rental Pokémon that can fight Dynamaxed versions of Dialga, Palkia and Giratina)

Raihan’s current justification should be fine, same with Piers, how would Bede, Hop, Marnie and the gym leaders’ justifications be worded?
That justification for Leon is perfect honestly. The characters you mentioned would have the justification of matching Champion Cup Victor/Gloria, who could match Raihan. In addition, at the end of the postgame, Leon acknowledges Hop as a rival to him.
 
Alright, and if we are doing PWT/Battle Tree keys, the justification could be something like this:

Multiverse level, likely Multiverse level+ (Can fight Nate/Rosa [Elio/Selene for the Battle Tree], who can fight Cynthia)
 
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