Z-Move Viability

>>29327514
I wonder how the Z-moves are gonna make weaker pokemon usable "I read it in some interview".

I don't get why I wont put it on a stronger mon that won't turn into dick after using it.

>So now that we know how Z-Moves work and change thanks to the demo
We do? Can you please explain some shit to me then?
If I have a Raichu with Volt Tackle and Zap Cannon, and I give it the Electric Z Crystal, how does it decide which move to associate it with?
Continuing on, how does it determine how much BP to add onto the move?

>>29327563
Ok so, based off of the Pikachu given to you by Kukui in the demo, and the ones you can catch in the Pokemon Catching Challenge, the Electrium Z changed three different Electric moves in three different ways:

Thunderbolt makes Gigavolt Havoc turn into a 175 BP special attack.

Electro Ball makes Gigavolt Havoc turn into a 160 BP special attack.

Nuzzle makes Gigavolt Havoc turn into a 100 BP physical attack.

Meaning every move in the game turns into a set amount of BP physical/special attacking move. I don't think we know of any formula or algorithm yet aside from those 3 Electric moves that I listed.

>>29327556
Because maybe someone dont like big scary pokemon.

>>29327612
I like the fact we will be able to see and test it in game and decide what attacks we shall use for MAXIMUM POWER.

>>29327563
>>29327612
Oh, and it doesn't determine which move it changes into the Z-Move. All moves of the associated type are changed into different BP physical/special moves like I explained.

>>29327631
I'm confused then, I don't really remember using Gigavolt Havoc in the demo for pretty evident reasons. When you choose to use it, do you then pick which move it uses as its base?

>>29327645
In my example of the Pikachus you can catch in the Pokemon Catching Challenge, they know Electro Ball and Nuzzle. When you click the Z-Power button, two different Gigavolt Havocs show up on the move list, both with different properties like I explained above. Does that make sense?

>>29327678
OH okay. Fuck I'm stupid. Maybe I should have tried experimenting more. Thanks anon.

In that regard, I suspect Hidden Power's type may be visible when it's on a Pokemon. It has to tell you whether it's super effective or not, after all, so they might as well just show the type. If that's the case, I presume you can use the crystal that matches its type.