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'''Cheating''' is a frequently used method of playing the [[Pokémon games]]. It can be used to duplicate rare and valuable [[item]]s and to obtain certain [[legendary Pokémon]] which would not be available until a [[Nintendo]] {{pkmn2|event}} otherwise. | '''Cheating''' is a frequently used method of playing the [[Pokémon games]]. It can be used to duplicate rare and valuable [[item]]s and to obtain certain [[legendary Pokémon]] which would not be available until a [[Nintendo]] {{pkmn2|event}} otherwise. | ||
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===Glitches=== | ===Glitches=== | ||
{{main|Glitch}} | {{main|Glitch}} | ||
[[File:Mystery Zone.png|thumb|An example of Tweaking: Biking in the void south of [[Lake Verity]], which is actually a part of the [[Mystery Zone]]]] | |||
While many glitches have no real in-game utility, it is possible to use some of them as a benefit for the [[player character|player]]. The most well known examples of such thing are the [[Mew glitch]] and [[Tweaking]], used in order to catch {{p|Mew}} and to get the {{key|IV|Member Card}} or {{key|IV|Oak's Letter}}, respectively. | |||
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===RNG abuse=== | |||
{{main|Pseudorandom number generation in Pokémon#RNG abuse}} | |||
This cheating method characterizes itself as the abuse of the game's [[Pseudorandom number generation in Pokémon|Random Number Generator]], also known as RNG. Such abuse can be done in many ways, that can be exploited by players with the objective of increasing the odds of finding a wild pokémon that has either got higher [[stats]] or [[Shiny Pokémon|the shinyness characteristic]]. | |||
===Cheating devices=== | ===Cheating devices=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Bulbasaur cheating.png|thumb|200px|left|The appearance of a wild {{p|Bulbasaur}}, something that can only happen with the use of cheating devices]] | ||
Some players will use devices such as [[Action Replay]] to affect the execution of the game and easily obtain things they would otherwise need to work for. With cheating devices, players can simply alter the game's code to give them many other valuable Pokémon, making the hunt for [[shiny Pokémon]] and those with optimal {{IV}}s and [[Nature]]s incredibly easy. | Some players will use devices such as [[Action Replay]] to affect the execution of the game and easily obtain things they would otherwise need to work for. With cheating devices, players can simply alter the game's code to give them many other valuable Pokémon, making the hunt for [[shiny Pokémon]] and those with optimal {{IV}}s and [[Nature]]s incredibly easy. | ||
Cheating devices are commonly used to get Pokémon or items which are otherwise only obtainable through a [[Nintendo]] [[List of Nintendo Pokémon promotional events|promotional events]], if at all. Commonly, in [[Generation II]] and {{gen|III}}, this means using the device to gain a special item to catch a Pokémon, such as the [[GS Ball]] or [[Old Sea Map]]. | Cheating devices are commonly used to get Pokémon or items which are otherwise only obtainable through a [[Nintendo]] [[List of Nintendo Pokémon promotional events|promotional events]], if at all. Commonly, in [[Generation II]] and {{gen|III}}, this means using the device to gain a special item to catch a Pokémon, such as the [[GS Ball]] or [[Old Sea Map]]. | ||
[[File:Wild F-00.png|thumb|200px| | {{-}} | ||
[[File:Wild F-00.png|thumb|200px|right|A wild {{p|F-00}}, an example of using a wild Pokémon modifier code. Notice the error that causes "-" to be replaced by "?" on the name]] | |||
A cheat that may be considered one of the most useful, the "Wild Pokémon Modifier" code is used to make any Pokémon of choice appear in any location, readily available for capture to build a collection of an unlimited amount of desired Pokémon easily with little to no negative effects to the save file. The wild Pokémon modifier code can also be used to make [[Pokéstar Studios opponents]] appear in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]], although as the game will attempt to bring up a nonexistent [[Pokédex]] entry upon capture, the game will freeze. | A cheat that may be considered one of the most useful, the "Wild Pokémon Modifier" code is used to make any Pokémon of choice appear in any location, readily available for capture to build a collection of an unlimited amount of desired Pokémon easily with little to no negative effects to the save file. The wild Pokémon modifier code can also be used to make [[Pokéstar Studios opponents]] appear in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]], although as the game will attempt to bring up a nonexistent [[Pokédex]] entry upon capture, the game will freeze. | ||
An updated version of the modifier allows the player to set [[level]] and [[Nature]]. The cheat also makes {{EV}}-training much easier, by allowing Pokémon that give those EVs to be readily available. | An updated version of the modifier allows the player to set [[level]] and [[Nature]]. The cheat also makes {{EV}}-training much easier, by allowing Pokémon that give those EVs to be readily available. | ||
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Using the downloadable program, [[Pokésav]], in conjunction with an Action Replay DS or ROM cartridges such as the R4, allows one to literally make their own Pokémon from scratch. | Using the downloadable program, [[Pokésav]], in conjunction with an Action Replay DS or ROM cartridges such as the R4, allows one to literally make their own Pokémon from scratch. | ||
However, not all players will use cheating devices to make the game easier. In some cases, cheating devices can be used to make the game ''harder'', such as the case where a player would use a code to trigger [[Pokémon Red and Green beta# | However, not all players will use cheating devices to make the game easier. In some cases, cheating devices can be used to make the game ''harder'', such as the case where a player would use a code to trigger [[Pokémon Red and Green beta#Professor Oak battle|a battle with Professor Oak]]. | ||
==Criticism== | ==Criticism== | ||