2023-12-26 17:21:00
Gaston Cuny
❘ Published: 2023-12-26T10:28:24 ❘ Updated: 2023-12-26T10:28:30
Pokémon players have found a way to play a version of rock, paper, scissors via Tygnon vs. Tygnon battles. Here’s how it works.
The game rock, paper, scissors has long been associated with the Pokémon franchise thanks to the way type affinities work in the series.
The fact that certain types are weak or strong against others is central to Pokémon battles. The starting types of Grass, Water, and Fire are a perfect introduction to this mechanic, each being strong against one and weak against another.
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However, Pokémon Scarlet and Purple players have taken this to the next level, with some Japanese players inventing a way to play rock, paper, scissors in real Pokémon battles using Tygnon.
Pokémon players use Prio-Parade, Mach Punch and Mitra-Fist to recreate the classic game
Competitive Pokémon player Jeudy Azzarelli shared a video of Japanese players having fun with their “mini-game” on Twitter.
the japanese players have created a silly rock paper scissor game using Hitmonchan with mach punch, focus punch and upper hand. (upper>mach>focus>upper)
I’d honestly be so down to play this with others https://t.co/7HVJJND283
— Jeudy ➡️ Portland (@SoulSurVGC) December 22, 2023
The fan-made mini-game uses the attacks Prio-Parade (which was recently added in The Indigo Disc DLC), Mach Punch and Mitra-Fist, which have unique characteristics making them perfect for recreating rock, paper, scissors .
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Prio-Parade has a priority of +3 and knocks the target back, but fails unless that target also plans to use a priority attack. Mach Punch has +1 priority, meaning it is canceled by an opponent using Prio-Parade. Finally, Mitra-Fist has a decreased priority and fails if the user is hit between starting to focus on the attack and executing it.
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When used together, this creates a rock, paper, scissors dynamic where Prio-Parade beats Mach Punch, Mach Punch beats Mitra-Fist, and Mitra-Fist beats Prio-Parade.
Tygnon is one of the few Fighting-type Pokémon that can learn all three of these attacks, making it an ideal choice for this game.
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Fans seem to like the idea of such a mini-game, wanting something similar to be officially implemented in the future. “This is why we need to integrate stadium-style mini-games into the main titles”said one of them, referring to the mini-games present in Pokémon Stadium and its sequel.
Others have suggested a tournament in which players are limited to these three moves.
Whether Tygnon’s Rock, Paper, Scissors (or should we say Prio, Mach, Mitra) or something similar becomes a canon minigame or not, it’s a great example of fans finding new and creative ways to enjoy the world of Pokémon.
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