MIAU's question gave me another topic idea, haha. What are some good Pokémon to have on rain teams? What makes them good, and why do you like them?
What are some good Pokémon to have on rain teams?
Thanks to my experience using one in a Random Battle on the server, Swanna. This thing seems to learn quite a good amount of moves that really get major benefits in the rain. I used one that knew Hurricane, Ice Beam, Rain Dance and Scald coupled with its hidden ability Hydration. You could easily tell that moveset is destined for rainy conditions and yeah I ended up destroying my opponent's entire team with it, even the infamous Prankster Liepard whose Thunder Wave was kinda worthless because I'd heal from it at the end of the turn with the rain up.
I agree with earlier mentions such as Swanna and Ludicolo. Though I play them a bit differently. My Swanna is HP/DEF and I make use of Tail Wind to support my team and Rest along with Hydration to stay in the game for the long run.
My Ludicolo I run with Swift Swim. I put enough speed in him so he can outspeed most threats in the rain, then I max his Special Attack and put the rest in HP. He generally can survive that first hit and set up Rain Dance which then allows him to sweep.
Can't believe I didn't join this one earlier, Water types are some of my favourites! Looks like I joined at a bad time though :(
Username/Nickname: Olli, despite what my postbit says at the moment haha.
Partner Pokemon: A bit of a battle between Lapras and Suicune, since both of them have always been two of my favourite, but in the end I think I'll settle with Suicune, just because I treasure my memories and experiences with it more than what I have with Lapras D:
Reason for Joining the Club: Apart from my latest playthrough of Black 2, simply because I couldn't find one suitable enough for my team, Water types have always reserved a spot somewhere on my team. It's largely because of how essential they are to the progress of the games, with the amount of Water type HM's there are, but I also really like a lot of them. Their designs usually scream beauty and elegance, and they're generally just some of the best designed Pokemon imo :D On the plus side, a lot of them are also really powerful, and considering how accessible an all-around useful move like Surf is, I can't see why people wouldn't be getting at least one :p Definitely will be the second mono-type I ever try out (Flying type is first, duh :D)
If you were to give an evolution to any water-type Pokémon, which would it be? What would its characteristics be?
While I wouldn't want it to have an evolution, I'd to see a pre-evolution to Lapras. It just looks like another stage could suit it a lot, but since it already looks the closest to a final-stage evolution, I'd rather it was a 2-stage Pokemon with a baby-esque looking pre-evolution :D It'd be adorable ;o;
Username/Nickname: AoTora
Partner Pokemon: Swanna named Bellatrix (Female)
Reason for Joining the Club: I love water types! I also love the water move called surf. I love it's animation!
If you were to give an evolution to any water-type Pokémon, which would it be? What would its characteristics be? Luvdisc! Because it needs one - right now it's useless and nearly forgotten :/ But with evolution maybe more people would use it.
Username/Nickname: Ranixpsg/Rabby
Partner: ...Samurott (4 Life <3!)
Reason for Joining Club: OMG, Water type is my number 1 upmost favourite (I'm a HUGE fan of Samurott ^^)! Would be glad to join this water club ^^! Cheers C:
Username: alvmonster
Partner Pokemon: Totodile
Reason for Joining the Club: Water types are tied for my first favorite type of pokemon, and so why not join to show my love and support?
Answer to the current topic: I too would have to go for Kingdra, it has a great typing but it's stats aren't anything to talk about and the only time it's a problem is when you fight Claire.
Username: Pokemonlover717
Partner Pokemon: Palpitoad
Reason for Joining the Club: Why not? I love water type. and my most favorite pokemon is a water type.