With a
New generation of Pokemon comes a number of new mechanics involved in all aspects of
Battle, as well as outside of such. There are even some mechanics that have been altered since generations past.
New Mechanics
#1:
Z-Moves a
New way of powering regular
Moves. Z-Moves can be used on Status Moves.
#2: Male Parents can pass down same Poke Ball if bred with Ditto.
#3:
SOS Battles can be used for
Shiny Hunting,
EV Training and Finding Pokemon.
#4: Ability to add Pokemon immediately after capture, even if Party is full.
#5: Ability to heal Pokemon with
Pokemon Refresh instead of using Items.
#6: Ability to improve a Pokemon's IVs through
Hyper Training
#7:
New Evolution Moves created where Pokemon learn upon evolving.
Altered Mechanics
#1: Burn Status Condition now removes 1/16th of HP instead of 1/8th.
#2: Paralysis Status Condition now cuts
Speed in half instead of two-thirds.
#3: Many
Moves have been altered.
#4: Many Pokemon
Stats have been altered.
#5: Many abilities have been altered.
#6: Turn order has been Altered for
Mega Evolutions.