Perks

In Pokemon Wisteria Online (PWO), there are several ways to build your character up to fit the roleplay experience that you want, the most important of which are Perks! Whether you'd like to be a Breeder, aiming to introduce new species into the region, or if you'd like to be a hardened Criminal that lives off the streets, there's no better place to start than a Perk.

A Perk in PWO is what allows your trainer to learn skills and actions, as well as enabling you to access certain jobs specific to that Perk. They are one of the Key elements to PWO's Gameplay.

## Breeding

   Pokemon Breeders typically concern themselves with raising Pokemon for health and friendship, rather than for competitive fields like Gyms and Pokémon Contests. However, there are many who participate in the League Project as Trainers. Some aspects that Pokémon Breeders typically handle or cover include Pokémon grooming and Pokémon nutrition.

In PWO, Breeders are generally the source of most uncommon or even rare Pokemon in the wild. Due to their abilities to befriend and care for wild Pokemon, they're able to help grow the population.

There are currently four perks related to the Breeder Category, along side two more that are connected to the Science Group. You can read about the perks, along side how to get them, below.

### Newbie Breeder

A Newbie Breeder is the base Perk of the Breeding tree, allowing you to obtain the Skills *Hide*. Hide is a useful skill that is only able to be activated in battle with a wild Pokemon. This skill will hide you inside a makeshift bush, which will allow you to hide from the Wild Pokemon. You will be able to then Throw Rations, and Make Noise while in this 'Hide' mode. Depending on the food thrown, this will cause the Pokemon to begin 'Playing'. (This may take a few attempts, as they don't always begin playing) If you were to send a Pokemon of the same species out, and refrain from using attacking moves you will find that the Pokemon goes into a 'Calm' state. This will allow you to 'Pet' or 'Play' with it to send it back into the wild, which may allow for another Pokemon to hatch and follow into the habitat! Sometimes this Pokemon that hatches and runs into the wild can be a random Pokemon from the Original Wild Pokemons Egg group!

You can become a Newbie Breeder if you have not received your first perk by working in the **Pokémart**. Doing so will reward you with the Newbie Breeder Perk, and a *Pokemon*.

If you already have your first Perk, then you can speak with a player who has a Rank about becoming one.

### Farmer

**Requires *Newbie Breeder***

Farmers are one of the paths a Newbie Breeder can take, focusing upon the Breeding aspect of the Tree. Upon reaching the *TRPP* requirement for this perk, you will be able to receive it from performing the *'Milk Mimo' job* at either regions Farm.

The main benefit of this perk is the ability to be given *Eggs* by *Wild Pokemon* you befriend with Rations. Alongside that, you gain a new *Job* at the Farm, which allows you to raise *Wild Relationship* easier.

### Nurse

**Requires *Newbie Breeder***

Nurses are the other main path a Newbie Breeder can take, focusing upon the Healing and Caretaking aspects of the Tree. Upon reaching the *TRPP* requirement for this perk, you will be able to receive it from performing the *'Clean Shelves' job* in the *Cerulean City Hospital*.

The main benefit of this perk is the Skill *First Aid*. First Aid is a skill that heals anyone below 50 HP, and cures Death Risk(Up to 50%). It cannot be used on KO'd Pokemon, but can be used on KO'd Trainers to help them up. Additionally, the Perk enables a new *Job* within the *Hospital*.

**Recommended reading:** Pokemon Death(Trained)

### Musician

**Requires *Newbie Breeder***

Musician is a special Perk given to Newbie Breeders by the Rank Music Master while having the appropriate *TRPP*.

The main benefit of this perk is the Skill *Sing*, which functions as an *AoE* version of *Pet*. Additionally, the Perk is a requirement for certain *World Events* and allows you to play the PokeFlute.

### Cheerleader

**Requires *Newbie Breeder***

Cheerleader is a special Perk given to Newbie Breeders by Working Out with the appropriate TRPP.

The main benefit of this perk is gives a boost to a person in battle.

## Science

Throughout both regions, there are many known as Scientists. They typically concern themselves with the research of Pokemon, raising Pokemon to further the fields of academia rather than training Pokemon for Competitive Battling. However, similarly to Breeders, there are many who participate in the *League Project* as Trainers. Scientists aren't limited to studying Pokemon though, many have found fulfilment in the Employ of *Zilph Co*, or as Mineralogists.

In PWO, Scientists are the number one source of information on Pokemon. Due to their ability to study and research all Pokemon, they're vital parts of the community.

There are currently three perks related to the Science Category, along side two more that are connected to the Breeding Category. You can read about the perks, along side how to get them, below.

### Newbie Scientist

    A Newbie Scientist is the base Perk of the Science tree, allowing you to obtain the Skill *Observe* and the Item *Research Book*. The Research Book allows you to check how much Experience you have in Pokemon Research. Along side these, you gain the ability to Research the last Pokemon they have observed at PCs.(However, this will only give research experience and no new information).

You can become a Newbie Scientist if you have not received your first perk by assisting Oak in the Wisteria Research Lab or by working in the Ecruteak Museum. Doing so will reward you with the Newbie Scientist Perk, and either a Voltorb or Magnemite.

If you already have your first Perk, then you can speak with a player who has a Rank about becoming one.

### Miner

**Requires *Newbie Scientist***

Miner is one of the paths a Newbie Scientist can take, focusing upon a different scientific field than Poke-ology. Upon reaching the TRPP requirement for this perk, you will be able to receive it from working in the Quarry in Pewter City or the Ecruteak Museum.

The main benefit of this perk is the ability to mine Rocks and Minerals that you find throughout the Regions. You can find things such as Evolution Stones and other Evolutionary Items. These can then be sold on the Capsule Shop or to other players in game for Poke-Dollars.

You'll also unlock the Mineral Energy Knowledge from studying books. This allows you to convert mineral into general crafting items for other things.

**Recommend Reading**: Miner

### Archeologist

**Requires *Miner***

Archeologist is a perk in the Science Tree.

As an Archeologist, you specialize in the study of historical artifacts. The perk is obtained from the Ecruteak Museum and gives access to one of Johtos best paying jobs. As an Archeologist, you will also be able to ICly research any Fossils. With the help of a Geneticist, it would even be possible to revive one!

### Engineer

**Requires *Newbie Scientist***

Engineer is one of the paths a Newbie Scientist can take, focusing upon the creation aspect of Scientific Discovery. Upon reaching the TRPP requirement for this perk, and receiving the item *Zilph Co Acess Card*, you will be able to gain this perk from performing the 'Project' job at the Zilph Co. Offices.

The main benefit of this perk is the ability to be craft *Technology* that has been invented at Zilph Co. Alongside that, you gain the ability to invent new technology as long as you have the '**Genius**' Perk. Both of these can be learned through the 'Project' Job at Zilph Co.

### Investigator

**Requires *Newbie Scientist***

Investigator is a perk in the Science Tree. This is a perk that is obtained by performing the Organizing Files job at the police station with the Newbie Scientist perk, and the appropriate TRPP.

The main benefit of this perk is the ability to teach Pokémon with the ability to smell (Primarily dog Pokémon) to be able to track trainers from dead Pokémon. They can also investigate garbage cans in Fuschia city to both train their Pokémon, and receive a pay from the police station by turning it in to the npc into the counter once you have enough attempts. There is also an extra benefit of increasing the pay from the job Organizing Files from the police station.

### Geologist

**Requires *Investigator + Miner***

Geologist is a perk in the Science Tree. This perk is obtained at 300 Trpp by studying.

The main benefit of this perk is giving you the ability to learn about Item and stone evolutions.

## Training

A Pokemon Trainer is a person who catches, trains, cares for, and battles with Pokemon. The majority of people within the known Pokemon world are Trainers. Pokemon Trainer is a broad term for any person who owns Pokémon, including Coordinators and Breeders. However, the term is more often used to refer to people who have gained a license to partake in the League Project's official battles and Gym Challenge.

In PWO, Trainers are capable of partaking in Official Battles in the League Challenge. They are able to register for a battle at any Gym for 1000 Poke-Dollars, and they will be paired against another Trainer who registered at the same gym. Within the story of PWO, official Pokemon Trainers are still rare to see, so it's rather tough to become one. Breeders and Scientists can also participate in league matches.

There are currently four perks related to the Trainer Category, along side a fifth that is shared with the Crime Tree. You can read about the perks, along side how to get them, below.

### Newbie Trainer

A Newbie Trainer is the base Perk of the Training tree, allowing you to obtain the Skill *Play*. Along side this skill, you gain the ability to partake in official battles at *Gyms* throughout Kanto.

The only way to gain the Trainer Perk is to speak with a player who has the Rank of Assistant or Professor about becoming one.

**Recommended reading:** Pokemon Humors

### Type Specialist

**Requires *Newbie Trainer***

Type Specialists are Trainers who have chosen to follow the path of a Specific Typing, rising to levels that could even be considered Mastery. These trainers specialize in a single typing, mostly basing their whole team around it.

Type Specialist is a perk that any Newbie Trainer can take. Upon reaching the 200 TRPP requirement for this perk, you will be able to receive it by studying with a team of 3 or more Pokemon with the Same Type. This will set your Specialization as whichever Type you had in your team.

The main benefit of this perk is a % bonus when using a Pokemon or Move of the Type you are specialized in. However, you will receive the same % debuff if you are using a Pokemon not of the type, unless using an Offensive Move of your Specialization.

### Destiny Duo

**Requires *Newbie Trainer***

Destiny Duo is a Perk in the Training Tree.

It's main benefit is boosts the power of your starter Pokémon. Cannot be applied to Capsule Pokémon or Pokémon that you carried to a new character after the death of a previous one.

### Everfriend

**Requires *Destiny Duo***

Everfriend is a Perk in the Training Tree.

It's main benefit is a boost to non evolved Pokémon, and the ability to have some Pokémon not evolve.

### Soldier

**Requires *Newbie Trainer***

Soldier is a Perk in the Training Tree. You can obtain it from the Celadon Police Department in Kanto OR a Dojo Master rank can teach the perk in Johto.

It's main benefit is the ability to work out to increase your trainer's max health 3 times compared to normal people who can train their max health 2 times. They also have the "Grab" Knowledge to carry injured trainers.

### Fanatic

**Requires *Newbie Trainer***

Fanatic is a Perk in the Training Tree.

It's main benefit is boosting a specific evolution tree (and regional forms). Male and Female Nidoran count as the same Pokemon for this Perk. NO LONGER GIVES A DEBUFF TO ALL ELSE! (16.09.2023)

### Expert

**Requires *Newbie Trainer***

Expert is a Perk in the Training Tree. This perk is obtained from winning an official league battle and having 100 TRPP.

It's main benefit is to gain the ability STAB(Same Type Attack Bonus) from Pokémon. This means that any move that is of the same type as the pokemon will be able to receive an attack bonus.

### Best Friend

**Requires *Newbie Trainer***

Best Friends are Trainers who share a special bond with their Pokemon, treating each one well and with love. These trainers tend to have one specific pokemon that they share an unbreakable bond with, which is why they are known as Best Friends.

Best Friend is the other main path a Newbie Trainer can take. Upon reaching the 100 TRPP requirement for this perk, you will be able to receive it by raising the Relationship of an Friendly Pokemon above the Max. This will set your Best Friend as whichever Pokemon you gain the Perk with.

The main benefit of this perk is the ability to grow your Best Friend's relationship to 200% Friendship. Alongside the bonuses you gain from that, your team will gain an 120% bonus(Citation Needed).

**This Perk is incompatible with *Ace Trainer* and *Newbie Criminal***

### Charismatic

**Requires *Best Friend***

Charismatic is a Perk in the Training Tree.

It's main benefit is Boosts the Defense and special defense bonus from getting cheered via cheerleader

### Ace Trainer

**Requires *Newbie Trainer***

They are Trainers who frequently travel around the world to meet new Trainers and take part in Pokémon League competitions. Often seen with aggressive and powerful Pokemon, they're considered the Elite among Trainers.

Ace Trainers are one of the paths a Newbie Trainer can take. Upon reaching the 50 TRPP requirement for this perk, you will be able to receive it by raising the Relationship of an Aggressive Pokemon to the Max.

The main benefit of this perk is the ability to choose the moves that your Pokemon learn upon Leveling Up. Alongside that, you gain a new Skill, Insult, which allows you to raise the relationship of Aggressive Pokemon more efficiently.

**This Perk is incompatible with *Best Friend***

### Evolutionist

**Requires *Ace Trainer***

They are Trainers who have 'cracked the code' on evolving their Pokemon Partners. Often able to evolve almost anything, they are experts in the evolution of pokemon, almost bringing it to a science.

Evolutionist is a Perk that Ace Trainers can get to allow easier evolution of Pokemon. Upon reaching the 100 TRPP requirement for this perk, you will be able to receive it by training at a Workout Station.

The main benefit of this perk is the +80% Passive boost to your Evolution Chance. Alongside that, little else is known about the Evolutionists; although, more will be made clear as time progresses...

### Idol

**Requires *Ace Trainer***

Idol is a Perk in the Training Tree.

The Perk's main benefit boosts Attack and special attack that you get from cheers.

### League Star

**Requires *Idol OR Expert OR Ace Trainer***

League Star is a Perk in the Training Tree.

It's main benefit is getting a boost of 0.06 for each badge you have(requires being gold rank). This will apply regardless of if you’re in an Official League Battle or a Street Battle.

## Crime

Criminals are the lowest of the low, those who take part in villainous acts both knowingly, and willingly. They often care for none other than themselves, merely using their Pokemon as tools, means to an end. If there's profit to be had, its likely they wouldn't hesitate to even kill a Pokemon, granted they had rare enough materials. Criminals have been the leading cause of Pokemon Extinction for quite some time, and it's not going to end any time soon.

In PWO, Criminals are a large source of uncommon and rare materials, such as Metal Coats or Kings Rocks. Due to their ability to remove a Pokemon from a Habitat, they are considered important to the Ecosystem.

There is currently only one perk related to the Crime Tree, along side another that is shared with the Training Tree. You can read about the perk, along side how to get it, below.

### Newbie Criminal

    A Newbie Criminal is currently the only Perk in the Crime Tree, allowing you to obtain the Skills *Insult* and *Extract*. Along side these skills, you gain the ability to perform a special job in the Cerulean City Factory. A Dojo Master rank in Johto can teach it as well.

You can become a Newbie Criminal if you have not received your first perk by talking with a Shady Guy in any Major City. Doing so will guide you on a quest that will reward you with the Newbie Criminal Perk, and a Pokemon.

If you already have your first Perk, then you can speak with a player who has a Rank about becoming one.

**This Perk is incompatible with *Best Friend***

**Recommended reading:** Pokemon death(Wild), Pokemon death(Trained)

### Thief

**Requires *Newbie Criminal***

Thief is a Perk in the Criminal Tree.

It's main benefit is ability to steal Pokémon. Obtained by working out on equipment. Requires 200 TRRP.

### Escape Artist

**Requires *Newbie Criminal***

Escape Artist is a Perk in the Criminal Tree.

It's main benefit is create escape ropes and use acrobatics. They’re able to escape to the town/spawn closest to them through the use of ropes. It works similar to how they did in the original games. Can be obtained by Working out on equipment once you have 300 TRRP.

## Combos

There are a few Perks within PWO that require certain perks from the other Categories. These tend to relate to each other in some way, and are quite powerful.

### Medic

**Requires Nurse AND Newbie Scientist**

New Perk Medic ( can be obtained by preparing surgery as a nurse and scientist;)

Medic can use Surgery (Heals Pokémon injury with death risk up to 98%)

(Description in Progress)

### Chemist

**Requires Breeder AND Scientist**

New Perk Chemist (Obtained at CLEANING SHELVES TASK by scientists and breeder hybrids.)

Chemists can learn or invent Potions (Alchemy) (By working at hospital)

Chemists can learn or invent Repels and other Brews (Alchemy) (By projecting at Zilph)

Unlocks the ability to Learn Organic Energy Knowledge from studying

**Recommend Reading:** Chemist

(Description in Progress)

### Berserker

**Requires Ace Trainer OR Criminal**

Berserker transforms the Death Risk debuff into a buff (increasing up to +1x on battle effects)

You get Berserker by registering a dead pokemon at the Lavender Town Cemetery while having Newbie Criminal.

It can also be obtained by Ace Trainers, though it’s considerably more difficult. You have to register thirty dead Pokémon at the Cemetery.

### Move Specialist

**Requires Newbie Scientist OR Newbie Trainer**

Move Specialists are those in the world who have chosen to devote their time to the study and mastery of one specific move, to levels that could even be considered unnatural. These trainers specialize in a single move, able to use it more efficiently and effectively than most others would be...

Move Specialist is a perk that either a Newbie Trainer or Newbie Scientist can take. Upon reaching 300 Trrp, you will be able to receive it by working out at a Sandbag or Tire Stack. This will reward you with the ability to set your chosen Move through the Perk menu. Activating the Verb while facing a Pokemon that knows the move you want to specialize in will allow you to select it.

When you are specialized in a Move, any Pokemon that know your move on your team will not forget that move. The other benefits are the ability to make TMs of that move(with the proper Knowledge), as well as the Additional Effectiveness of your move against others.

TMs aren’t required for Move specialists to pass on their chosen move. You can also send out whichever Pokémon you’re wanting to teach. Face the Pokémon and click on the “Move Specialist” perk listed under your trainer menu. It will give the option for you to begin teaching! It will show 0/X amount of times(X being how many times the Pokémon will have to witness the move. You will leave that Pokémon out and send out one of your Pokemon that already knows your special move. Then you just have to use the specialized move repeatedly. The easiest way to do this is by simply grinding against wilds - though you can also use it against other trainer Pokémon. As long as combat is initiated, it will count towards your X total amount. To see your progress, simply switch back to your trainer and click Move specialist again, then the teaching button again. It will refresh.

Once you demonstrate your move the required amount of times(fluctuates based on the power for your move), switch back to your trainer and click your Teach Move option once more. It will pop up a new box. Example: Charizard is ready to learn Air Slash! Click to learn. IMPORTANT- Make sure that before you click the learn button, you toggle back to the Pokémon you’re trying to teach.

The last step is very important and easy to skip over. After your Pokémon has learned the move, switch back to your Trainer and open your Menu. Click the Move Spec perk so it pops the two options like usual - Expert Move and Teach Move. For your Pokémon to get the extra damage boost, you need to make it an expert. Click Expert Move while facing it and you’re all set!

### Geneticist

**Requires *Chemist + Engineer***

Geneticist is a perk created by both the Science and Breeding Trees.

This perk doesn’t provide any form of direct boost, but it does offer you a good bit of creative freedom. Geneticists are able to study the genetic make-up of Pokémon. As a specialist in Pokémon DNA, you’d be able to experiment on Pokémon to better understand them. Many may view this branch of science as blasphemy, but Geneticists know better. They hold the power to manipulate a Pokémon’s DNA!

### Collector

**Requires Newbie Breeder AND/OR Newbie Trainer**

Collector is a perk for Breeders and/or Trainers.

It's main benefit is a boost to CP for catching certain amounts of DIFFERENT Pokémon. Also gives a small bit of experience to your entire team whenever you catch a Pokémon that isn’t registered to your Dex.

### Street Star

**Requires Newbie criminal AND/OR Newbie trainer**

Unlocked by having 150 TRPP and working out.

Gives a boost (0.3) to all Pokémon when battling outside of any offical battles. (Aka: Gym Battles)

### Ranger

**Requires Breeder AND Soldier OR Farmer**

Unlocked via either working at the Fuchsia College or OlivineFarm. It gives two main skills. Requires 250 Trrp to learn.

As one of the most talented breeders in your region, you will be given the ability to Check Habitats. This will allow you to see if a Pokémon can survive in whichever habitats are attached to the spawn you’re in.

Being a Ranger will also allow you to Wild Control calmed Pokémon. To use this ability, you can NOT have more than three Pokémon on your team. This includes both your belt and bag. Then all you have to do is calm the Wild Pokémon, then click on your Ranger perk in the Trainer Menu. To control the calmed Pokemon, you will click on the Wild Help verb in your top left. Roleplaying with other players while controlling the wild Pokémon will give you Wild RP Score.

Rangers will find that pushing Wild control events is very beneficial for both themselves and others. When you roleplay as a wild controlled Pokémon, you will generate Wild RP Score. It’s a hidden stat that caps out at 5000. When you reach 1000 WRPS, the next egg you hatch will come without the “Parent” setting. Meaning you will have a much greater chance at hatching a different Pokémon than the one that provided the egg. Not only this, but if another Trainer catches your Wild Controlled Pokémon, it will have a chance at unlocking one of its preset Abilities.

## Rank Exclusive

### Genius

A genius is a person who displays exceptional intellectual ability, creative productivity, universality in genres or originality, typically to a degree that is associated with the achievement of new advances in a domain of knowledge. Gained via a Rank such as Professor,Executive, or Dojo Master.

Geniuses in PWO have the ability to invent and create new items depending on their other Perks. Examples of such items include Repels(Chemist), TMs(Move Specialist), and the Pokedex Chip(Engineer).

### Aura Guardian

Aura Guardian is a perk in PWO.

It's main benefit is the ability to track aura. As an Aura Guardian, you can connect to the Aura Pokémon Riolu. As you both train your Aura abilities to greater heights, Riolu will evolve. This is exclusive to Aura users. Aura Guardian is the requirement to obtain the Rank Aura Master.

### **Perk Boosts Explained**

* Arena boost: 0.3
* League star: 0.06 per badge
* Normal Perk: 0.3
* Minor perk: 0.2
* BF and Relationship is another calc so cant compare, but ID GUESS it being around 0.5-0.6 on a full bar

Essentially Minor Boosts refer to things that can stack, such as Cheerleader or pokemon perk boosts like being in water for watertypes (assuming they have the perk). Normal Perks are basically everything else with the exception of boosts that use the mood affinity bar, such as Berserker or Best friend.