Pokémon Platinum: Contest Appeal Bonus Guide

In Pokémon Platinum Contests, being the first to appeal grants you a bonus of +2 points. This guide explains how to achieve this advantage.

Walkthrough

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When participating in a Pokémon Contest, pay attention to the turn order.
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Your goal is to be the first Trainer to make an appeal action on any given turn.
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Successfully appealing first will award you an additional 2 points for that turn.
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This bonus can significantly impact the final score, especially in close Contests.
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Mastering the timing and conditions for appealing first is key to winning higher-level Contests.

Tips

Certain moves can influence turn order, such as those that make the audience excited or cause a jam.
Having a Pokémon with high Speed can sometimes help in determining turn order, though it's not the sole factor.
Observe your opponents' moves and try to predict when they might appeal to ensure you go first.
Focus on moves that don't directly attack but instead affect the appeal gauge or the opponents' appeal chances.

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