Pokémon Mezastar: Difference between revisions

The control panel for each station can be divided into two levels. The upper level contains three blue lanes where Pokémon tags can be inserted and a Multi-Scanner to the left that can be used to scan a variety of QR codes. The lower level contains triangular "L" and "R" buttons, which are primarily used to cycle through options, and circular "1" and "2" buttons, which are used to confirm commands and press at certain periods during the game. The "1" and "2" buttons are surrounded by circular displays that show various graphics throughout gameplay. The section between the two levels contains six recesses that can be used to hold tags.

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The types attributed to Pokémon are indicated by symbols to the right of their name on the obverse of tags. A Pokémon may have either one or two types, and determine what types of move it will be weak against or resistant to in battle. The types featured in Pokémon Mezastar are the same as those found in the core series and share their individual strengths and weaknesses. Most Pokémon can use only one move, as opposed to four in the core series, though some also have access to [[Z-Move]]s, [[Max Move]]s, and [[G-Max Move]]s. The move name and its type are present on the reverse of tags. The [[damage category]] of the move is also highlighted and linked to the relevant stats.

[[File:Mezastar main hub.png|thumb|200px|right|The main hub]]

The core gameplay of Pokémon Mezastar takes place on an island with multiple environments connected by railway. At the center of this island is a small settlement that serves as the main hub. Upon inserting ¥100, players can view the available game modes that appear on the wall of the settlement's central tower. These include: '''Get in Battle!''' (Japanese: '''バトルでゲット！''') and '''Get Now!''' (Japanese: '''いますぐゲット！'''). Get in Battle! is the main game mode where players can battle and catch numerous Pokémon over a minimum of three turns; Get Now! mode is a mini-game where players throw [[Quick Ball]]s at patches of grass to catch random Pokémon.

Each set includes a lineup of five Trainers and each one has a difficulty rating based on the Grade of Pokémon in their team. A battle consists of five turns and can only be won by defeating all the opponent's Pokémon. The first three Trainers can be faced randomly, and if the player does not have a Memory tag, will be the only Trainers the player can face. If the player does have a Memory tag, defeating the first three Trainers will allow them to challenge a stronger fourth Trainer. Defeating the fourth will allow them to challenge the strongest Trainer of the set. Players with Memory tags will also earn a trophy for each Trainer they defeat. While Trainer and Battle itself does not offer any opportunity to capture Pokémon, Bonus!! Get Time! follows the conclusion of the battle.

Selecting Get Now! mode will move the camera right to a park entrance before going to the next screen, where players will be presented with five grass patches of varying sizes. Players will then have seven seconds to throw sweets at the grass patches to attract Pokémon. Patches that have blue "?" or yellow "!?" graphics above them after throwing sweets denote they hide higher-Grade Pokémon. Players can then opt to deposit ¥100 and catch a Pokémon. If they do, a cursor will quickly move between patches, which can be stopped by pressing the "1" or "2" button. Pressing one will throw a Quick Ball at the selected grass patch and reveal a Pokémon, which will then be dispensed. Players can continue to throw Quick Balls at the remaining patches, costing ¥100 each time. If a player opts not to insert any currency or catches all five available Pokémon, Get Now! mode will end. Players with Memory tags will earn Star Points for each Pokémon caught.

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