Archive for March, 2010

I’m always looking for fun and interesting ways to combine my passions with everyday activities like, say, exercise. This is probably due to the fact that I hate exercising, and having something to keep me distracted or at the very least knowing I’m making progress while exercising helps when I’m dragging myself onto the exercise bike or picking up a free weight.  I’d never request it but I won’t argue with the Pokewalker.

The Pokewalker actually comes bundled with the latest pokemon games from Nintendo, namely the Pokemon HeartGold and Soulsilver games for the Nintendo DS.  It acts a pedometer of sorts, just throw it in your pocket and it keeps track of your activity. Other device makers like Phillips have come out with similar devices, but probably not quite like this one.

See the Pokewalker also serves as a pokemon trainer for your verious companions. Just transfer one of your monsters over the device and voila! Incentive to do something besides sit on your fanny and..play Pokemon. With each step you take outside into the harsh unforgiving sunlight your Pokemon will get stronger. If that’s not enough well it also comes with a set of mini-games you can play in order to capture more monsters. My oldest brother’s son is dying to get his hands on one of these, and he hasn’t even played the new game yet. Come to think of it, I may have to make a short stop at MicroCenter on my way home…

It’s the weekend and I just wanted to pass along some quick weekend knowledge on you really quick. It seems to me a lot of my friends are always complaining about how they were cheated from an ebay seller, so i’m going to give you some quick helpful tips on how to buy effectively from ebay!

The first thing you want to do, of course, is find what you’re looking for, whether that be cards, boosters, or tins. Now after you’ve found what you’re looking for it’s time to compare pricing, look at the price and the shipping. One of the main things people get cheated on is an overpriced shipping charge they didn’t notice because they were baited by a low item cost.

After you find a great deal let’s investigate the seller! Look at their rating and feedback, if the have a dangerously low rating or extensively negative feedback, it’s time to move on. Upon finding a respectable seller and the item you want at the price you can deal with, READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY. It’s most important part, read the description twice. Be sure you know exactly what it is you’re buying, if you don’t fully understand the description message the seller and ask what it means.

Now another great tip, taking advantage or the “best offer” button. This is the ability to make an offer of the seller that is below the actual asking price. Don’t think you can severely undercut the seller with a offer thats half the asking price, be smart. Offer about eighty percent of the asking price the first time, if the seller sends a counter offer you have a little wiggle room, however, if you like the seller’s offer just take it. Otherwise you’re pretty much out of luck.

Ok pokefans, I’m going to get some much needed rest this weekend. I’ll see you guys on Monday until then, your best bet to contact me is on the forums. While you’re there post your haves and wants so we can possibly trade. A great giveaway is going on as well check it out!

Hey there pokefans it is now Friday and time for the weekly card watch! In lieu if Wednesday’s strategy update this weeks card is: Dialga G Lv.X from the Platinum Base Set.

Dialga G Lv.x is a great card in many senses, but of course being the card watch we’ll first review it’s standalone capabilities. Alone Dialga G Lv.X is fairly formidable to have on the field with it’s ability to negate enemy pokebodies. Another great aspect about this card is it’s energy theft attack Remove Lost. Which can remove as many energy cards as heads you flip. Most good battle trainers know how to flip a coin so that it lands on the side they want it to making this attack nearly priceless. At two metal energy and two normal energy Remove Lost is fairly easy to obtain as long as you have the right cards.

The downsides are fairly big but can be covered for. Dialga G Lv.X has a weakness of fire times two, meaning any fire attack it’s hit with will do double the damage, this pretty much makes you sitting duck for any fire Pokemon with a decent attack and low energy cost. The retreat cost is two energy of any type but honestly if you’ve got Dialga G Lv.X on the field, you probably aren’t trying to retreat anytime soon.

Combo possibilities are pretty cut and dry, get it the energy it needs and keep it alive. That’s all this card is really built for, fearsome although barely versatile. I would recommened energy switch/search. Lots of healing support and anything you can to cover for it’s weaknesses.

Let’s review, as standalone Dialga G Lv.X can pack a powerful punch with it’s energy thief effect and ability to block the opponent’s pokebodies. With support It’s can be a sweeper(defeat all of the enemies Pokemon). Of course that is assuming you have the skill to get it in your hand onto the field and packed with the necessary energy. I personally give this card a 4.5/5 only because of  it’s major fire weakness.