Pokemon Pearl Glitchless V1

      Pokemon Pearl Glitchless FAQ

Q: Why do you keep resetting and changing the time?
A: I need to use a specific time and date (8:03, 30th May, 2040) in order to use RNG manipulation, so I set the clock on my 3DS in such a way that I can use it.

The timer counts down to when I need to reset for the correct second. I also have to hit a specific frame in order to get the correct trainer ID, which is 41708.

Q: What is RNG?
A: Random Number Generator; the thing that determines everything random within the game, such as stats or encounters.

Q: Why use RNG Manipulation?
A: RNG manipulation is used in this speedrun in order to get almost perfect stats on my starting pokemon, Piplup. At the moment I don't have RNG manipulation for Bidoof or Starly or encounters; I will figure this out when I am confident that I want to use Piplup.

Q: Why almost perfect stats? Why don't you just get 31 IVs on every stat?
A: Because it's not possible to do so. Technically, it is possible to get a better Piplup but it would require waiting for several minutes / hours during the TV cutscene, so it's not worth it. The Piplup that is manipulated is very strong already.

IVs of the Piplup I'm looking for are: HP 30 / ATK 31 / DEF 23 / SP ATK 30 / SP DEF 23 / SPEED 30, and a Mild nature (+SP ATK -DEF).

The Hidden Power is also manipulated. The one I use is Hidden Power Water, with a Base Power of 70.

I take extra steps throughout the start but this is worth it for the extra stats.

Q: What Pokemon are used, and why are they used?
A: Piplup, Bidoof and Zubat/Starly are used for the speedrun.
Piplup is used over the other starters as you can teach all the late game HM moves to it without it affecting any of the fights (Surf, Waterfall, Strength and Rock Climb) and this enables you to not have to catch an additional HM slave.

I want to try and not use Palkia for now as I have strategies that work with Empoleon; it is probably very close between Empoleon and Palkia as to which one is faster and I need to investigate it more closely.


Q: What causes the resets?
A: I missed the Trainer ID. The one I am trying to hit is 41708. If I don't get it I know I incorrectly RNG manipulated so I reset.

Q: Why is the time set to 8:03?
A: To obtain Choice Specs in Celestic Town, which allow Empoleon to deal huge amounts of damage with Surf. They are only available in the morning.

Q: Why pick the girl?
A: Due to dialogue differences between the girl and the boy, the girl ends up being faster by at least 2 seconds throughout the run.