Conversation Between Cyclone and Polar Spectrum
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  1. Polar Spectrum
    August 5th, 2014 5:58 PM
    Polar Spectrum
    But how do we handle the second type, since anyone who would've been at the bottom got first pick on the way back up?
  2. Cyclone
    August 5th, 2014 5:32 PM
    Cyclone
    I still think it's fine. I mean, I'd rather that than lock it up, see what's left, and the newcomer gets whatever types are left that someone else did not have access to. I still think some type-juggling can occur where there's availability later, and I have an idea about that once the divisions are split, but I won't worry about it for now.
  3. Polar Spectrum
    August 5th, 2014 5:14 PM
    Polar Spectrum
    Umm, I can see where it makes sense, yeah. If he/she were there when the picks came to the bottom, it would've made sense, but I can also see where someone wouldn't wanna go with that, since anyone who came in late now, would be able to get first dibs on a secondary type, theoretically. :L It's a tight spot, that may just end with use having to lock any new entrants type picks until everyone's decided.
  4. Cyclone
    August 5th, 2014 4:47 PM
    Cyclone
    In reference to Tetra:

    The initial post was picking types without knowing the rules that governed selection. I guided through what was left over from the first round (leading to the Normal pick), and if (s)he had been here a day or two earlier would have been last anyway with first pick immediately, so I said pick either Ice or Fairy if you want, but not both (both were available).

    So I say the selections fall within the guidelines you've set and the team building of a Normal/Fairy Gym can begin. :)
  5. Cyclone
    August 5th, 2014 3:36 PM
    Cyclone
    It certainly is. I found one annoying back in Unova's main game. Going to treat this Shiny right.

    Speaking of, it's now EV trained. Somehow got a 7 out of the Defense when I used a punching bag. Puzzled by that since I thought there were only 6 EVs left and both Attack and HP seemed to max out. I'll take the (minor) extra Defense! {XD}
  6. Polar Spectrum
    August 5th, 2014 3:28 PM
    Polar Spectrum
    Bisharp is a powerful poke when you use it right,
  7. Cyclone
    August 5th, 2014 1:33 PM
    Cyclone
    Haha. I'm undecided on whether to try Sucker Punch on the Mega Evolve or not. Since Speed doesn't factor in until the next turn, that buys me the time. At the same time, if someone expects that, they may use a status move, and I have to try to predict when someone will do that so I can use any other move in my arsenal. But I can tell you it's EVed in Attack and Speed with the spare EVs in Defense, so it's ready to be leveled up. My final decision is its moveset. Either way, Sucker Punch buys me time; my decision between Night Slash and Flamethrower is really my only difficulty at this point.

    Also, I finally had to use X for a cloning job directly; I decided that I wanted the boosted Egg friendship to stay in place even though I'm sure it won't make a difference in the end since, by the time I reach the 50s, it will be ready to Mega Evolve anyway even starting from 0. It also sped up the job. So the clone is at Lv.1 with all the EVs. Store material. {XD}

    I started EV training the Shiny Pawniard I received from Fokko (for the Exeggcute). After reading that an unevolved Pawniard with Eviolite could use a mixed set of EVs, I decided no, I'm evolving it. The guide for that quickly became HP and Attack, so I'm working on those.
  8. Polar Spectrum
    August 5th, 2014 1:27 PM
    Polar Spectrum
    Heh, well hey no worries - if you're mega evolving first turn, ability doesn't matter at all :P
  9. Cyclone
    August 5th, 2014 12:37 PM
    Cyclone
    Sadly, my breeding luck was not with me and I ended up with Pressure; I didn't even have an HA to utilize. That said, I can always breed a new Absol into the team, so I'll try mine out and can always swap in later on.

    You're right that some might expect a Sucker Punch. Especially since it's in the level-up set. I'll be looking at the moves of the supporting party, considering a second type that might have a Mega, and Absol might end up being nothing more than a second or third position battler. That still remains to be seen since I don't know my second type. I'm planning for its use as a Mega, however, and can always assign two Mega Stones so I have the option based on need.
  10. Polar Spectrum
    August 5th, 2014 12:28 PM
    Polar Spectrum
    Mm, well the main thing is using the right things in the right situation, if their lead is someting that wants to set up, you might be better off using another attack since they'll expect a sucker punch, and go for a status boosting move like Dragon Dance or Swords Dance. And Absol, while an offensive powerhouse, even in mega has pretty crummy bulk sadly. :I If you're gonna use a mega absol in singles, make sure you get it boosts so it can one shot everything, or dual screens so it can take more than 1 hit. Magic Bounce is a great ability though, so it will be a nice switch in or lead if they want to set up stealth rocks or sticky web or something.
  11. Cyclone
    August 5th, 2014 8:41 AM
    Cyclone
    I'm actually having some thoughts on Absol usage. Leaders will be allowed to change Pokémon, right? I could use Sucker Punch evolving Mega Absol and then trade her back out for use later where speed is important, and the Dark type attack missing isn't a problem. If the opponent isn't attacking, Absol won't hit either, but can use any of her other attacks as her Mega Evolution would come with a quick kill in the event Sucker Punch connects, and any other kill if it doesn't. In other words, she would likely be undamaged.

    I'm starting to get this.
  12. Cyclone
    August 4th, 2014 10:50 PM
    Cyclone
    I now have the best damn Absol you will ever see, fully EV trained in Speed, Attack, and the filler in Defense. And still at Lv.1. :)

    Now to decide between the Egg Moves and the level-up/TM moves. But first, cloning...
  13. Cyclone
    August 4th, 2014 9:18 PM
    Cyclone
    Murk-row! Murk-row! MURK! ROW! {XD}
  14. Polar Spectrum
    August 4th, 2014 9:03 PM
    Polar Spectrum
    Oh damn; that is some awesome luck. You must be a Murkrow or a dream world Togekiss ahaha.
  15. Cyclone
    August 4th, 2014 8:53 PM
    Cyclone
    I'll read that. :)

    Also, get this. I bred 20 Eggs. The second Egg out was 6IV. And FEMALE to boot.

    Moon Balls will be plentiful...