Beginner's Guide

There's a lot to see and do in Obscuros, but you can take everything at your own pace. The only limited-time features/rewards are holiday-related so you don't need to worry about missing out by taking things slow.

How you start is also up to you. You can build a base, start catching Pokémon, or simply explore the server and check out all of our features while you decide what you want to spend your time on.

★ The best way to navigate and see what all the server has to offer is with the Nav Gear or **/nav**. Everything is categorized so that it's easy to browse the different features.

## Logging in for the First Time

Upon joining Obscuros for the first time, you'll find yourself in front of the Pokéschool. There are informational NPCs and signs located outside and inside of the school will provide you with useful information regarding the game and the server. Info includes Obscuros' exclusive Resource Pack and the Special-Textured Pokémon and Obscuros Regional Pokémon you'll meet throughout your journey as well as how to acquire them, starting with your second starter Pokémon.

On the second floor of the Poké school, Professor Sakura will ask you to choose between one of 6 Pokémon to be your second starter that will accompany you on your journey. These starters will also spawn in the wild in their respective biomes so you will be able to find the remaining 5 and catch them later into the game, though they are quite rare. On the second floor there is also many signs with information, though all are very important and contain information about interesting and unique server features, so it's worth giving them a look.

## Setting up your first home

After graduating from the Pokéschool, you might want to create your first home. You can use the command **/rtp** to teleport to a random location within build world, to start your adventure there. You will have to create a claim if you want a base. If you just want to gather resources, you can head to /warp ResourceWorld

Make sure to not set up your claims too close to the /biomes warp itself or other claimed areas without permission of the claim's owner.

## Setting up your first team

The first two members of your first team will be your starters, after those you will need a Pokémon that can learn False Swipe, some examples are Charizard, Breloom, Gallade and Sceptile. False Swipe is extremely useful for weakening Pokémon without making them faint so they're easier to catch. Most of these Pokémon learn status moves like Spore and Thunder wave which also help in catching weakened Pokémon.

After getting your catcher, it is advised to get a few Pokémon with the ability synchronize, such as Ralts and Abra, You can find Abra at /warp shadows since they're more common in that biome. When the Pokémon bearing this ability is in the first slot of your party, it has a 50% chance to pass it's nature to the Pokémon you're attempting to catch. A few good natures to look out for are Jolly, Timid, Adamant, Modest, Bold, Calm, Hasty, Naive, Careful and Impish. While these natures may be the most used, having all of them can prove to be an advantage. Synchronizing Legendaries, Ultra Beasts and Dittos is especially important, since you cannot modify their natures with In game means

While making your team, you should consider implementing a variety of types, bearing in mind each type's weaknesses and strengths. Also, you should make sure your party members have movesets that compliment their natures and abilities, as well as provide coverage for each member's weaknesses, for example, a Timid Charizard can have Solar Beam to counter water types. If you need help with natures, movesets and abilities, you can refer to Smogon and the Competitive channel on Discord.

## A few tips!

* Don't forget to use the Nav Gear or **/nav** to set around and explore the different features, utilities, and areas!
* Check out **/warp Money** for money-making tips that also showcase a variety of Obscuros' features. Note that there's not one best way to make money. The best way is for you to find what method works best for you.
* For a list of commands to use in the server, visit the Command Reference page.
* On your journey, you will encounter trainers that may prove difficult to defeat with wild caught teams, those trainers usually bear "Battle Perfect" (BP) Pokémon. [Refer to the FAQ for what Battle Perfect Pokémon are]. Those are usually bred by players and are sold on the GTS (/gts). If you wish to breed your own BP Pokémon, refer to the Breeding Guide. If you wish to see the entire breed list, you can take a look at the pinned messages on the trading post, on our discord.
* We encourage you to participate in the server's daily and monthly events, which give you exciting rewards, including PokéDollars, exclusive textured Pokémon, keys, bottle caps, rare candies, and more!
* If you see colored symbols next to a Pokémon's name, that means it is one of the server's special Obscuros Regional Pokémon with an altered typing! You can find most of them in the wild or through event rewards. For a list and information on each of these forms you can refer to their pages and the custom Pokémon gallery on the website.
* Remember to vote daily on all websites for extra PokéDollars and rewards. You can use those vote keys at the crates in /warp chests. Talk to the Octillery for extra prizes.
* Remember to claim the free **/mysterygift** by following the instructions on the Obscuros Store under the Mystery Gift tab.
* Mt. Battle is a one time challenge in which you face 99 trainers with scaling difficulty, with exceptional rewards for each one. Afterwards you face the Mt. Battle Master by pinging them on the Discord on the respective channel. Upon defeating them, they will grant you a shiny Legendary Pokémon of your choice or an Infernal Ho-Oh, with your desired nature and 2 max IVs.
* If you have any more unanswered question, we highly suggest you check the FAQ page, for commonly asked questions about the server.