[Outdated] Riolu/Cyndaquil Any% Strats - 8/7/16

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jFKkwjNDB1GJ7ghK8Q5SZcAmUUnjHZYrsqPPVJE_s/edit?usp=sharing

[Outdated] Riolu/Vulpix Any% Route from wiki

http://wiki.pokemonspeedruns.com/index.php?title=Pok%C3%A9mon_Mystery_Dungeon:_Explorers_of_Sky#Riolu.2FVulpix_Route

This is the route that was found on the PSR wiki page, thought I would post it here for publicity.

Questions/Answers for Riolu

Question	Answer
Did you play "Explorers of Time" or "Explorers of Darkness	Yes
You're at a movie theater. What are you there to see?	An action movie.
Do you think it's important to always aim to be the best?	Of course!
Do you prefer to be busy or to have a lot of free time?	Being busy.
You've been asked to do a difficult task. What will you do?	Make someone else do it!
You fail miserably! Everyone found out, and they're disappointed in you... What do you do?	Think of an excuse.
You see a big and comfortable bed. Your first reaction is to...	Jump on it!
You're on a stroll when a TV crew pounces on you for an interview. What do you do?	Answer questions properly.
The people at the next table are singing for someone's birthday. What do you do?	Walk away.
Do you want to be famous?	Yes.
If you saw someone doing something bad, could you scold them?	Of course!
Do you like karaoke?	Yes.
Have you ever looked at your reflection in a mirror and thought, "What a cool person"?	Certainly!
Hey, what's that? There's someone behind you! So...did you look just now?	No way. I didn't fall for it.
Do you want to be taller someday?	Totally!
Have you ever realized you were hogging the conversation?	Yes
Do you think blaming something you did on someone else is sometimes necessary?	Of Course!
Are you a boy or girl?	Boy

General Strategy for Riolu

in the early game, use bite for most enemies, if you run out of bite pp, use quick attack.
once you learn force palm and can link moves, link
Bite
Force Palm.
Do not teach over Quick attack!
learn feint over a useless move once you learn it.
when you learn Screech (hopefully before the future), teach screech over a useless move.
after beating the dungeon where you learned screech, delink Bite + palm and relink in the following order:
Screech
Bite
Force Palm
This will be the final moveset for Riolu.
Use Linked moves on enemies in front of you. Use Quick attack on enemies 1 tile away from you, or as a backup move incase you (almost) run out of linked move PP, and you don't have max elixers/close to finishing dungeon.
Quick attack is also good for situations when you already used screech but the enemy didn't die. This way, you do not waste Linked PP.

General Strategy for Vulpix:

in the early game, set ember and faint attack.
once you can link moves, link these 3 moves in the following order:
Tail Whip
Faint Attack
Ember
Keep Quick Attack as a backup move.
once you learn FLAMETHROWER, teach flamethrower over Quick Attack.
after beating the dungeon where you learned FLAMETHROWER, delink the linked moves, and teach Quick Attack over Tail whip.
link these 3 moves in the following order:
Faint Attack
Ember
Quick Attack
Keep Flamethrower as a separate move, since it has enough power to be useful by itself.
This is the final moveset of Vulpix.

Alternate strategy for vulpix

in the early game, set ember and faint attack.
once you can link moves, link these 3 moves in the following order:
Tail Whip
Faint Attack
Ember
Keep Quick Attack as a backup move.
once you learn FLAMETHROWER, teach flamethrower over Quick Attack.
after beating the dungeon where you learned FLAMETHROWER, delink the linked moves, and teach Quick Attack over Tail whip.
link these 4 moves in the following order:
Faint Attack
Ember
Quick Attack
Flamethrower
This is the final moveset of Vulpix.

Alternate strategy #2 for vulpix

in the early game, set ember and faint attack.
once you can link moves, link these 3 moves in the following order:
Tail Whip
Faint Attack
Ember
Keep Quick Attack as a backup move.
once you learn FLAMETHROWER, teach flamethrower over Quick Attack.
after beating the dungeon where you learned FLAMETHROWER, delink the linked moves, and teach Tail Whip over Quick Attack.
link these 4 moves in the following order:
Tail Whip
Faint Attack
Ember
Flamethrower
This is the final moveset of Vulpix.

Orbs

COLLECT ORBS! Orbs can save you from a monster house, or a horrible situation, so remember to keep a few on hand.
Almost all orbs are useful, but DON'T PICK UP TOO MUCH, or else you'll have no item space for other important items.
ORBS that are good for MONSTER HOUSES (ranked by number of stars out of 5):
Foe-Hold Orb (¤¤¤¤¤) Petrifies all enemies on the floor.
Petrify Orb (¤¤¤¤¤) Petrifies all enemies in the current room.
Spurn Orb (¤¤¤¤) Warps all enemies in the room to a random location on the floor.
Foe-Fear Orb (¤¤¤) Afflicts all enemies in the room with the Fear status (runs away from player). Wears off after a while.
Foe-Seal Orb (¤¤¤) Afflicts all enemies in the room with a Paused status (enemy doesn't do anything). Wears off after a while.
Totter Orb (¤¤¤) Afflicts all enemies in the room with a Confused status. Wears off after a while.
Slumber Orb (¤¤¤) Afflicts all enemies in the room with an Asleep status. Wears off after a while.
Decoy Orb (¤¤) Afflicts an enemy in front of the player with a Decoy status (enemies attack the enemy).
Hurl Orb (¤) Throws an enemy in front of the player at another Enemy.
Warp Orb (¤) Shoots an "energy ball" at the line of sight of the player. When it hits an enemy, it warps it to a random place on the map.
Transfer Orb (¤) Changes an enemy in front of the player to another enemy.
Switcher Orb (¤) Switches the player with the position of an enemy in front of the player, if there is one.

Any% No WM - Eevee/Torchic Notes

Risky route, not beginner friendly. Notes are pretty minimal - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VpiXUracILmnFv47KLzQgw5-xxSi8ojFdddtzcHXgyo/edit?usp=sharing

Any% No Wondermail - Bulbasaur/Meowth Route (September 18, 2023)

Beginner's guide: this is a more thorough version, meant primarily for newer players - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lx3Z8-920uLmwAGJAot8RiQ_nTLmIM8M0HRuB1mEJRQ/edit?usp=sharing

Condensed notes: this is a more minimal set of notes, meant primarily for more experienced players who just need a reminder of the key things to do - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1deEGhIm9p9NTM8RWi1BpuLYoOPn4iz2CfZdR9xMnio4/edit

Any% No Wondermail - Skitty/Totodile Route (1/8/2019)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KOdMOD5rKwToe8ID6BB-ZZnJO8LfBuWKJK0WXgQc0mY/edit?usp=sharing

Feel free to join the PMD speedrunning discord (link is on your left) if you have any questions or concerns about the run, or talk to MozzarellaCheez for potential edits to this guide!

NOT INCLUDED IN THE GUIDE YET:
- Split up strats (see JPN runs)
- Dinner skip

Any% With Wondermail - Riolu Leader Routes (6/21/19)

NOTE:
All of the following routes are in the process of being updated to accomodate new strats. These routes are still fine to use, but if you want to save a minute or two with newer strats, you are encouraged to join our discord to learn about them.

No Mobile Scarf Guide (Easier Route):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16yayMb7rU1mer2ESdkjrx8C9HWDQxCo5plEnP_R7c_8/edit?usp=sharing

Mobile Scarf Guide (Standard Route):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NKcBVzwMfRn6V53ZBx6qAUXfQ23xHnr5tWMYEywDJCw/edit?usp=sharing

Zero Seed Riolu Guide (Self-hatred Route):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tzeo6YUx-1WyFWxKhEyP2wqsTkSV761YUb7s-HillN8/edit?usp=sharing

Alternate Partner Movesets (if you don't want to use Vulpix; basically any partner can work):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Xl-WoF8bVOKkji6c0jwF9bGJ9odJAD_riIXzDYQBPY/edit?usp=sharing

For any questions / concerns, feel free to join the PMD speedrunning discord (invite link is to your left), and ask!

Any% with Wondermail - Riolu/Skitty Route (December 27, 2021)

No Infinite Revives: (simpler route, more traditional playstyle)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y9xb3tc55nNAckDsety3bdALYlP9CbeAWieS249uPao/edit?usp=sharing

Modified version of Cheez's old route, updated with Skitty partner, Prospect strats, dinner skip, and a few other minor changes.

Infinite Revives Route: (more complex route, safest)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fSfwxP5Api0ZrKkZIfMOtMwOXSu-mASrAWx7CtIARGw/edit?usp=sharing

Includes infinite revives exploit, offscreen bossfights, and more minor changes.

Any% WM SBDWolf's Route [Advanced]

These notes aren't meant for beginners, as the route covered has a decent degree of risk associated with it, and the notes doesn't go over the basics.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IRrBylxnU3RsEDdwGeUvI4stOtvL_WJTcfrpanXduSM/edit?usp=sharing

Any% WM Shady's Route (Infinite Revives)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FDh9bdeUI_HtnbGxLHwaJtZdqNvQQ5UZoXONh-PLFKM/edit?usp=sharing

Beat Darkrai & All Icons No Wondermail - Skitty/Totodile Route (12/15/19)

NOTE: This guide is slightly incomplete; the All Icons and Special Episode portions are not included. However, everything you need to complete a Beat Darkrai No Wondermail should still be present here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nuqFbtSfyxNM13BbZji_cxo2Nfm3iRsv9JB0wlA4GjM/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any questions / concerns, feel free to join the PMD Speedrunning discord (invite link is to your left). Good luck on this monstrous category!

Beat Darkrai & All Icons With Wondermail - Riolu/Totodile Routes (9/23/20)

NOTE: The All Icons portion is heavily out-dated, and the PAL wondermail codes have not been filled in yet.
However, everything you need to get through a Beat Darkrai run is here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bdYMEO9FBBGNvE9VFpe4IJJdrEjhrwos4nldnVpdUUI/edit?usp=sharing

Use an Any% guide along with this if you need more guidance for the beginning of the run.

"Baller Strats", or using zero gold seeds on Riolu, is an unexplored strat for Darkrai as of now. It's probably not optimal, but this is unconfirmed.

Beat Darkrai WM Jirachi Exploit Routes

Basic Route:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gvns36393ZzSID5yHgIFpSRPhD5NMInV0titd_CTnOE/edit?usp=sharing

Stair Sensor Route:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sj4kwkgfFK7HTXXVZUps_yT8Rjvi63Euk8p6MXxB4dU/edit?usp=sharing

Explorers Quiz Manipulation Guide

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v8WhnH6qzFuBmy6WGALSMW32_YCgGIz3NyaibVwZAg4/edit?usp=sharing

Installing the InstaText patch on a Wii U

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hW4-avrhva0KNSMGBaKYK6B8IpIs-uOVDe-lUAcnDFw/edit?usp=sharing

Recruit 'em All With Wondermail - Riolu/Chikorita/Lanturn Route (11/23/2019)

Route:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LB7mHRnrTJI0iCb6PcwgYK1v1YbQbWJMXqscYNXhBKY/edit?usp=sharing

Special Tracker made by DoctorMiawoo:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a2rlPsShJmAlFxD7dl1nfykYdcYyjnPq8y6JPtEtNlY/edit?usp=drivesdk
(Make a copy of this sheet so you can use it to track your own progess!)

Today’s OMG guide

I knew too much about this category
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kzTggFmJYcn5Jv40zT22kId9DxuwEyxH6d-y7Awlqvs/edit?usp=sharing

When to hold B and for how long

Since you spend a lot of the run just holding B to pass cutscenes, this guide by Drasamii is here to help you determine when you can just weigh down your B button to take a break and walk away for a moment.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YJjBfuqXH9_IyqHh8YlyRF2xI97Bxw1nXRphhcsIix8/edit?usp=sharing

Name	Autor
[Outdated] Riolu/Cyndaquil Any% Strats - 8/7/16	Likeanoob100 7 years ago
[Outdated] Riolu/Vulpix Any% Route from wiki	Crystal_Pepsi 7 years ago
Any% No WM - Eevee/Torchic Notes	SBDWolf 3 years ago
Any% No Wondermail - Bulbasaur/Meowth Route (September 18, 2023)	SBDWolf 3 years ago
Any% No Wondermail - Skitty/Totodile Route (1/8/2019)	MozzarellaCheez 5 years ago
Any% With Wondermail - Riolu Leader Routes (6/21/19)	MozzarellaCheez 5 years ago
Any% with Wondermail - Riolu/Skitty Route (December 27, 2021)	secureaccount 4 years ago
Any% WM SBDWolf's Route [Advanced]	SBDWolf 3 years ago
Any% WM Shady's Route (Infinite Revives)	ShadyGamerX 5 years ago
Beat Darkrai & All Icons No Wondermail - Skitty/Totodile Route (12/15/19)	MozzarellaCheez 6 years ago
Beat Darkrai & All Icons With Wondermail - Riolu/Totodile Routes (9/23/20)	MozzarellaCheez 5 years ago
Beat Darkrai WM Jirachi Exploit Routes	ShadyGamerX 4 years ago
Explorers Quiz Manipulation Guide	ShadyGamerX 5 years ago
Installing the InstaText patch on a Wii U	ShadowPhoenixDX 5 years ago
Recruit 'em All With Wondermail - Riolu/Chikorita/Lanturn Route (11/23/2019)	robthegamer115 6 years ago
Today’s OMG guide	Pixel_AR 6 years ago
When to hold B and for how long	MozzarellaCheez 6 years ago