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[Pokémon] Dad, I’m over 40 now, but I’m thinking of trying Pokémon for the first time.

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Are there any Pokémon that can be started relatively cheaply and are beginner-friendly?

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If you’re not particularly concerned about characters from previous works, you should try the latest installment.

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Red is nice.

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Do SV, do SV.

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I’m troubled when you say to do it cheaply.

Anything that can be done on the Switch is fine.

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>>4

I don’t have any Nintendo hardware.

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>>6

Then let’s play Pokémon Card or GO on our smartphones.

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Why don’t you try playing Pokémon GO?

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Let’s do emerald.

10: Japan Otaku ReviewsYeahx10

Are you saying you want to skimp on money for buying a game console?

An old bald man who doesn’t play Pokémon GO.

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>>10

If someone says they want to be stingy, it might turn out that way, but that doesn’t mean they won’t buy it.

Since there are often many things to buy, I wonder if there are good used ones like the 3DS.

It’s not impossible to buy a Switch.

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>>13

Well, I recommend all of them.

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Pokémon Sleep is a beginner-friendly Pokémon that requires about 8 hours and 30 minutes of play each day.

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If you have a Switch, I recommend Pikachu and Eevee.

It will be finished quickly by the time you clear the story.

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>>12

I heard that you can’t level up because you keep battling wild ones…

The Pokémon I know was a game where you go to the gym after leveling up to the point where you can take them down in one hit.

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>>65

In the first place, I can’t fight against the wild.

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If there are no hard rules, then GO should be fine, right?

Send a lot of Genesect to your son.

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Sleep is an app that specifically targets middle-aged men who have only touched red and green, so it is recommended.

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The timing is indeed bad as Switch 2 is on the horizon, and the prices for the old generation handhelds, along with their software, are on the rise.

18: Japan Otaku ReviewsYeahx10

Isn’t it more trouble to get a used 3DS these days?

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Well, there are so many that I guess it’s natural to recommend all of them…

If you don’t want to spend money, then it makes sense to just do it on your smartphone.

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>>19

Seeking comfort usually costs much more in gacha games than in poorly made one-time purchase games!

20: Japan Otaku ReviewsYeahx5

Well, a new release will probably come out again, so how about waiting for that and buying it with my son at the same time?

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What a troublesome old man!

If you’re looking for a recommendation, it’s obviously better to buy a Switch, but now that the Switch 2 has been announced, the timing is bad.

If you’re not interested in the Switch 2, you can buy a Switch and casually play any Pokémon that’s available on it, which would be good for beginners.

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>>21

Sorry.

If I’m going to start with the switch, I’ll wait a little longer.

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I have a son, but he doesn’t play games at all.

I usually watch videos on my smartphone or read a mineral encyclopedia.

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>>23

You have a good hobby, don’t you, son…

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>>26

A little while ago, I was watching Cells at Work and reading something like a cell encyclopedia, but I’m not sure how I became interested in minerals.

Well, it’s not a bad thing to read, so that’s good, right?

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>>26

It will be the later Tsubakidaigo.

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>>23

In the future, you will be responding in an upper-class manner mixed in with the mineral threads that sometimes stand here, my son…

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Buying a used red Game Boy without a box is the cheapest option.

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I have to make sure to drop your son into the swamp through minerals-based Pokémon…

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Why do you want to play Pokémon? What are you looking for in Pokémon?

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>>28

I thought I would like to try playing some old games that I haven’t played before after trying Rebe Saga.

I was exactly the right age for Pokémon, but I had never played it, so I thought it was a great opportunity.

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>>37

If you want to play old games, you could start with the first one, but the screen on the Advance SP is probably tough compared to now since it’s darker.

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Have you ever played the game itself, old man?

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It is not a game where the system dramatically changes compared to other RPGs.

For better or worse, it doesn’t change much, so if it’s a consumer game, the latest one is better.

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I thought my son was playing Pokémon, but if that’s not the case, then why did he decide to play Pokémon now?

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What do you think about Pokémon Masters EX, toshiaki?

Dad only really understands mobile games.

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>>34

I think it’s really aimed at original fans, so it might not be very suitable.

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>>34

Next, I’ll say “Shiaki”.

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>>34

There are many limited gacha, but it is possible to play without spending money.

It’s intended for those taking the main course, and it’s not a particularly interesting game, so I don’t recommend it.

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You might have read “Land of the Lustrous.”

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It’s lame to say that you can’t buy it.

It’s not even making a point of not being poor.

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The fact that the Pokémon Masters wiki has all the information but is poorly organized is not good either.

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Buying a Game Boy now actually ends up being more expensive.

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I was surprised to find that HGSS was unusually overpriced when I peeked into a used game store.

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>>43

DS games are currently experiencing a surge in prices overall.

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The Pikachu and Eevee versions of the Switch are relatively old, so the price might have dropped, and they could be good for beginners, right?

I feel that the effort of deliberately buying something from before the current hardware outweighs the benefits.

If you want to fully enjoy the dot patterned female trainer, there’s no helping it.

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>>44

Since used Pikabu is around 5000, used Sword and Shield or SV is much more economical.

If we’re recommending based on price, it will end up being BDSP.

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If possible, if you don’t want to buy a Switch, then isn’t it fine to just stick with the original DS and box-less Diamond and Pearl?

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>>47

If you’re going to buy DS and Diamond and Pearl now, it’s better to buy a Switch and get the remake.

I think it would still be better if it’s platinum.

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>>50

A used platinum one costs 3000 yen… Well, even so, it comes to around 6000 yen with the hardware.

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Dad, it might be pretty bad that you can’t buy a Switch at your age.

If you’re looking for something inexpensive, I recommend the basically free Pokepoke.

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HGSS has the best walking mechanics, you can adventure through two regions, and you can catch a lot of legends, so the volume is amazing.

Some people can also easily generate random numbers.

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The plain Diamond and Pearl are too sluggish, you know…

If it’s your first time with the series, you might not mind it.

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Pikachu and Eevee are so cute when playing with Poké Balls that they might jump out!

You can also include Pokémon from Sword and Shield.

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Even though they say old games, 3DS still costs quite a bit, and the software for DS and GBA has gotten expensive, so I really think buying Switch games is the best.

Even though there are issues with heavy processing, there are definitely many more comfortable aspects compared to older software.

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It’s not a game that requires buying hardwares, so it would be nice if we could play past versions on smartphones too.

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If you’re experiencing Pokémon for the first time, I think it’s best to buy a Switch and go for SV or Pikachu and Eevee, right? The timing is the worst, though.

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The latest work, Scarlet and Violet, is recommended.

The scenario is really good.

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Considering the resistance to upgrading hardware, it would be better to just buy a Switch Lite and Sword and Shield.

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If I get motivated and want to do more than just Pokémon, I might end up needing a used DS or 3DS after all.

In that sense, buying a handheld console might not be a waste after all.

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If it’s the Switch, I also recommend Sword and Shield.

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Although there are harsh words being said above, I feel that it’s actually okay to go with GO quite seriously.

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If it’s GO, you can enjoy it for free without being greedy, and you can also become healthier by walking.

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If the 3DS store were still active, I could have played most of the past titles by buying a 3DS…

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>>68

There was a moment when Generation 67 came out, covering all regions with 12 compatibility in VC and a remake of 45 and 3.

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I don’t think GO is a bad game, but the management is so terrible that I find it hard to recommend.

70: Japan Otaku ReviewsYeahx3

If you’ve played Remake Saga and want to touch Pokemon, then Let’s Go Pikachu/Eevee is good, right?

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I think BDSP is the easiest to get into if you’re trying it for the first time.

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>>71

It’s called a bugger and all, but if you’re not used to the series and just play normally, it’s not something that stands out that much.

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>>75

Right now, I don’t really encounter strange, serious bugs very often.

The peak period was comparable to the first generation.

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>>75

I encountered some minor bugs shortly after its release, but nothing critical happened.

Still, the tempo felt a bit off.

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Scarlet and Violet have an incredibly intense development and BGM during the final boss battle, so I recommend it.

If you want to dive deep into it, I recommend Emerald.

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Emerald is a bit…

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If you don’t do the recent ones, even if you have your favorite Pokémon, it makes you sad because you can’t transfer them to the next game.

So, I recommend Pokémon for the Switch or Pokémon GO.

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Emerald’s thorough play is not something beginners should do.

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If you want to touch old games after playing a remake in the Reiwa era, Pokémon Let’s Go is a safe choice.

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If you know the current games, you shouldn’t go back and play the old ones.

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If there are any Pokémon you’re curious about after lightly touching GO for free, you can look them up in the main game.

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To be honest, as a game it’s not great, but I think BDSP is easy to recommend for beginners.

It’s also something that can be done with the current equipment, and it’s probably being heavily discounted.

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>>84

It’s not like it can be easily obtained at a low price right now.

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At this rate, I probably won’t buy the Switch 2 anyway, so I guess it’s fine to stick with the Switch Mini and Pokémon Sword and Shield or Scarlet and Violet.

If you feel a sense of value from the past, you can just buy something like a GBA or the red version.

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Right now, you could say that the rewards for completing the software encyclopedia are also exciting all the Pokémon on Switch.

The official distributions for the Pokémon Center’s birthday month are only for SV as they are the most recent.

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GO is not a game I would recommend to people thinking about playing Pokémon.

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>>88

Well, it depends on the reason you want to do it.

If you want to talk about communication with children and relatives, go ahead.

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>>93

Can’t you even read the text?

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If you just want to enjoy Pokémon purely, get a Switch LITE and SV.

I don’t want to spend money! Then just go do it with GO!

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Those who recommend past works or used ones without a name are just suggesting based on the atmosphere and haven’t actually experienced them themselves, so if you take them at face value, you might end up in pain.

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>>91

Well then, just go play Arceus.

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Shut up, you annoying old bald man.

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If you want something close to a remake of the original, go for Pikachu and Eevee.

The story is ordinary, both good and bad, but the presentation is popular, the gameplay is relatively light, and the character customization is rich in Sword and Shield.

BDSP can be obtained cheaply and, if properly updated, can provide a smooth gaming experience.

The gameplay of Regial is quite different from other series and leans more towards action.

The latest work has a fairly popular story and a decent level of freedom, but there are concerns about frame drops in SV.

I guess it’s something like this…

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Let’s go for the Pokémon that I’m curious about.

Even among the Switch generation, a very small number are waiting for Z-A…

https://zukan.pokemon.co.jp/

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Can you buy the first generation now, excluding things like the cartridge?

The download purchase for the 3DS VC version was finished, right?

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>>97

You can only re-download what you have already purchased.

Even if you buy the device as it is, it technically violates the terms.

Also, there are many initial batches of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire that have cartridge errors or become unbootable.

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>>97

Since it’s over, it seems tough unless someone is willing to give it up or there’s some connection.

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GO has Pokémon up to Sword and Shield, so it’s fine.

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>>99

We’ve already reached the Pokémon from Scarlet and Violet!

In terms of being comprehensively covered like an encyclopedia, it’s up to the Isshu region.

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In reality, you don’t really have any intention to play Pokémon; you just want to create conflict, don’t you?

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>>100

Psychic type?

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>>104

I’m receiving weird radio waves, so it’s an Electric type.

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>>105

Isn’t the electric type the one that generates electromagnetic waves…?

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If we’re talking about timing, waiting for ZA is the best, but Legends probably isn’t a game to play right when you come back.

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If you want to create a conflict, you would probably say to stop just BDSP, so I think that’s probably not the case.

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It depends on whether you want to engage with the content or play an RPG.

For content, GO is convenient, but as an RPG, it is out of the question.

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So?

Is it decided?

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>>109

I switched to Pokémon Sleep.

I’m sleepy.

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Since Pikachu and Eevee are about capturing and training, how will it be for beginners…?

Since Arceus has a unique game system, I wonder how it will be for beginners…

BDSP may have good cost performance, but because the graphics are lacking, I don’t want beginners to think it’s just like this…

SV is not bad, but the processing is heavy and the volume of customization is somewhat lacking, and since it’s the first open world, I would prefer a Pokémon game where the story progresses along the paths…

Play Sword and Shield.

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Before DS, the rate at which the HP gauge decreases isn’t based on a percentage, but rather on a constant, which makes the game tempo really sluggish…

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>>112

I kind of liked that in its own way.

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I wonder if the group of people who are playing Pokémon for the first time will actually care about the volume of customization options.

Am I not imposing it because I’m getting off with a female protagonist I dressed up?

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Well, Pokémon Sleep can be done casually, and it’s actually not a bad choice.

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Is the mineral encyclopedia the land of gemstones?

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I’m a Psychic type, but I don’t think I’m watching this thread anymore.

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>>116

It’s an electric type that received strange radio waves, but both the thread and the replies are completely false.

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I think the sense of improvement in Sword and Shield is remarkable since XY.

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I mean, Game Freak should seriously release the VC versions from the first generation up to the third generation on the Switch already.

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>>118

Since the DS and 3DS have two screens, it’s a bit different, but it seems possible to do it up to the third generation if one sets their mind to it.

I don’t know if it’s because they’re short on manpower or if they think it’s not worth the cost.

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>>118

I have a feeling that past generations will be gathered in switch2’s VC.

This premonition does not involve any kind of responsibility.

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Can you still buy a used Red version or FireRed and have it work?

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>>120

It’s unlikely that I would encounter a unit that has reached the read/write limit of flash memory.

Since there is no clock, it means there is no battery, and for the third generation, it could be the safest bet.

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Brilliant Diamond

The simplest Pokémon you can play on Switch.

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I think Arceus is good.

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