Learn how to master Pokémon Contests in Pokémon Platinum! This guide explains the 'Starts at +4, but -1 for every point of voltage the judge has' rule to help you win.
Walkthrough
- 1The base appeal for this Contest condition is +4.
- 2For every point of Voltage the judge has, your starting appeal is reduced by 1.
- 3Therefore, if the judge has 0 Voltage, your appeal starts at 4. If the judge has 2 Voltage, your appeal starts at 2 (4 - 2 = 2). If the judge has 4 or more Voltage, your appeal starts at 0 or less.
Tips
- Pay attention to the judge's current Voltage level before the Contest begins.
- If possible, try to influence the judge's Voltage through gameplay mechanics outside of the Contest itself (if applicable in Pokémon Platinum).
- Focus on moves that provide high appeal and do not increase the judge's Voltage if you are concerned about a high starting appeal.
- Conversely, if the judge has low Voltage, you can afford to use moves that might increase it without significantly penalizing your starting appeal.
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