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SOS BATTLES
SOS Battles are actually a great new mechanic that keep battles with wild Pokemon variable, and make EV training, hunting for Shiny Pokemon, hunting for rare Pokemon, hunting for Pokemon with Hidden Abilities, hunting for Pokemon with better Natures, or hunting for Pokemon with better IVs, extremely easy. So why hate them? Simply because there are so many of them! Every second wild Pokemon battle in the game can turn into a protracted affair, as Pokemon try to call other wild Pokemon to their aid. There’s an easy way to fix this (just inflict any status condition on the wild Pokemon, and it won’t call for help), but for the more casual players, having an endless wave of wild Pokemon attacking them can get annoying after a while.
