Logo
The PokéCommunity
  • Forums
  • Rules
  • Scarlet / Violet
  • Daily
  • Fan Games
  • Art
  • Discord
PokéCommunity
  • Home
  • Back The PokéCommunity Archives
  • Back ARCHIVED: Battle Center
    • Donate to the PokéCommunity

      Support the PokéCommunity’s running costs with a small monetary donation. You can even get a few cool things by doing so.

    • Learn more…
    • Donate now
    • Feedback & Support
    • Community Rules
    • Moderation Policy
    • Help Center
    • Donations
    • BBCode List
    • Emoji List
    • Promote Content
  • Sign In / Create Account
    • Sign in to your PokéCommunity Account
    • Forgot password?

    • No account? No worries.

      New Account
Welcome to PokéCommunity! Register now and join one of the best places on the 'net to talk Pokémon and more! Community members will not see the bottom screen advertisements.
Register
PokéCommunity is preparing to undergo a major update in 2023. All members should ensure they can access the email associated with their account as a password reset might be required post-update. The exact date of transition will be made available at a later date.

It appears IMGUR will be (and apparently has already started) deleting images that weren't uploaded directly to an account. You can check the update notes on IMGUR here.

We know a lot of you will have used IMGUR to upload images for your threads and other PC content (signatures, flairs, etc.) and not everyone was doing so with an account.

So please note that some of your existing images may break at some point in the future. We recommend making an IMGUR account if you plan to continue using IMGUR.

Competitive Team Help icon

Competitive Team Help

Having trouble with your competitive Pokémon team? Be sure to check here if you need any help on it. Any teams intended for in-game and casual play should be posted in the In-Game Team Help sub-forum.
  • Sort by Latest Replies
    • Latest Replies
    • Title
    • Date Created
    • Member Account Name
    • Number of Replies
    • Number of Views
    • Threads with Oldest Replies on Top
    • Threads with Newest Replies on Top
  • Filter
  • Tools
    • Mark All Threads Read
    • Subscribe to This Forum

Categories

Rules About Forum Info Help Thread Event Guide Challenge PC on YouTube Featured Daily Article News Important From the Staff Chit-Chat #Pokémon20 on Daily No Category [ Show all… ]

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Competitive Team Questions (and Incomplete Team Help)

(27 pages)
ShiningLust, Jul 2013: oh I didn't know cuz I've never used him so I didn't know
656   47,582
Started by wolf

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

CTH Guidelines

wolf, Aug 2012: Competitive Team Help GuidelinesWelcome to the Competitive Team Help sub-forum! These guidelines are here to give you a quick understanding of how the forum works, what the rules are, how to make certain threads, and where other threads belong. In...
0   2,235
Started by wolf
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

My First RMT. (OU)

Lila., Jun 2012: Sorta looks like you're going for a balanced team. At the moment, Haxorus is definitely the weak link. I'd drop haxorus for something like rotom-w. With rotom-w, you can easily handle all rain teams in combination with virizion. Another interesting...
10   1,204
Started by Ninjagon

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Rate my team

Jat, Jun 2012: Absol @ Soothe Bell Ability: Pressure -switches out to berevenge-finisher Phys. Sweep/Co-Leader Lax Nature Moves: Return Swords Dance
0   637
Started by Jat

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Rack 'Em Up

Lila., Jun 2012: @ Hikari10 - Terrakion is already packing life orb. The whole point to this team is to run protect terrakion as opposed to the standard variant. Protect Terrakion works in the same ways as MYSTICgar from dpp ou. Scout out what cb scizor does with...
8   1,170
Started by Lila.

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Rate my team! (not completed)

Altairis, Jun 2012: Is this a competitive team? I notice you don't have any EVs listed. Anyway, instead of changing Milotic's set change the moveset to Sleep Talk / Rest / Scald / Ice Beam. You also generally don't want a -Def nature since Milotic could use that...
7   1,045
Started by dualkitteh

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Getting back into Pokemon; RMT

darkfighter, Jun 2012: @PlatinumDude Thanks. I was trying to figure out how to get rid of that immense fire weakness. Originally, I did have Jellicent on my team, but I figured out Zapdos pretty much walled my whole team unless Jellicent managed to use Toxic on it. I...
2   840
Started by darkfighter

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Needing Help

CalciferFireDmn, Jun 2012: Dont use Shuckle... just don't. There are many better walls out there. Also it makes it easier to rate if you list the pokemons roles because we can suggest a better poke for that role or a better move set.
3   857
Started by fjrocks366

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

RMT OU Bulk

Walleh~, Jun 2012: Thanks for all the help on my Blissey. She's doing much better now. That's a good point to consider. The team was originally a Hippowdon, Blissey, Skarmory, Jellicent, Ferrothorn, and Cradily. Then people told me to take out my Cradily for a...
6   838
Started by Walleh~

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Rate my team (I think it is OU)

Hikamaru, Jun 2012: I can help provide some Alakazam and Terrakion sets so you can have an easier time deciding. For Alakazam, try one of these sets: Timid nature Focus Sash / Life Orb Magic Guard EVs: 4 Defense, 252 Sp. Atk, 252 Speed - Substitute - Focus...
9   1,176
Started by Jolteon*

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

RMT - All Advice Welcomed

CalciferFireDmn, Jun 2012: better dragonite set Dragonite [email protected]@Multiscale 252 Atk / 252 Spd / 4 HP - Dragon Dance - Dragon Claw - Fire Punch - Extreme Speed
4   959
Started by cjakabuck90

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

My Final RMT.

CalciferFireDmn, Jun 2012: Since Chansey is your only wall you should ev the def so she can be a mixed wall. Also because her atk is so low i would replace stealth rocks with protect to poison stall everything including other walls. Keep flamethrower for the steel types.
12   1,319
Started by Vsjester13

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

RMT OU

CalciferFireDmn, Jun 2012: Chansey should get rid of softboiled and replace it with protect for using wish on herself.
3   937
Started by lucariopulse333

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

UU Offensive + Stall RMT

CalciferFireDmn, Jun 2012: Just want to say with 5th gen team preview leads are kinda dead.
9   1,322
Started by xxIGNorant

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

RMT! Rain Dance Team!

CalciferFireDmn, Jun 2012: Imo if you have one spinner Starmie doesnt need rapid spin go with recover. Also i would like to see Donphan replace with Tentacruel. I have had good luck with this one. Support: Spiker Tentacruel [email protected] [email protected] 252 HP / 160 Def /...
10   2,753
Started by BlueShadow V 2.0

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Rate my team please

CalciferFireDmn, Jun 2012: replace porygonz with a bulky porygon2 Porygon2 [email protected]@Eviolite 252 HP / 252 Sp.Atk / 4 Def - Tri Attack - Ice Beam - Discharge - Recover
11   1,218
Started by Scorpiopt

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Getting back into Pokemon, RMT :D

PlatinumDude, Jun 2012: If Mienshao isn't using Special moves, change the nature to Jolly; otherwise try to squeeze in Hidden Power (Ice) in there somewhere. Ferrothorn lacks reliable recovery outside of Leftovers, so Leech Seed should go over one of the hazards. ...
3   812
Started by MirageMew2

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

My primary Pokemon D/P Competative Battle Team (some updates)

CalciferFireDmn, Jun 2012: Like he said i think you have the passion, but your not informed enough. Before you actually try and put a team together read a guide on EV training the one on Serebii.com is good. That will take pokemon to a whole new level. Then look at move sets...
2   735
Started by Steller the Raichu

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

my first team.

1ninjadude1701, Jun 2012: thanks making changes. i am very new to competetive battling so thanks. For replacing.golem how is rock how about a fighting type?
2   644
Started by 1ninjadude1701

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Team Help

Hikamaru, Jun 2012: PlatinumDude is right, don't use Earthquake on Infernape cos its Fighting attacks already provide enough coverage. For Weavile, if you insist on keeping it, try one of these sets: Jolly nature Life Orb Pressure EVs: 252 Attack, 4 Sp. Def,...
2   683
Started by LorBoreD

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

(UU) Team Of King

SchwarzRozen, Jun 2012: Allright, I was trying to give out some ballance on it, thats all (The EV trained stuff), I really don't want to go back to get Ice Punch, as I hate transforming things over, but I may consider, though Stone Edge is appealing as well. Ambipom,...
2   1,182
Started by SchwarzRozen

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Grim and Proper - UU RMT

Yono, Jun 2012: Thanks PlatinumDude for the heads up on HP Fighting's damage output. Its helped when Chandelure would switch on an unsuspecting Normal-type who thought they could wall my attempts at attacking. I'd love to get a little more feedback, though, but...
2   813
Started by Yono

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Ace Trainer?

Empyrean, Jun 2012: (Modest) Volcarona @ Life Orb Flame Body Psychic Bug Buzz Fiery Dance Quiver Dance (Relaxed) Ferrothorn @ Rocky Helmet Iron Barbs Protect
7   884
Started by Empyrean

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

restarting, rate my brand new team (OU)

Geass20, May 2012: alright so i tried the heatran and it works pretty well. ill put those moves on forry too. for my next idea, im thinking of replacing haxorous for a new sweeper.
14   1,252
Started by Geass20

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

PKMN Black: Sakuya's Team v2 (RMT)

Zealot740, May 2012: As deadly as Salamence is, let alone his brute Atk, I felt that Moxie wasn't really mandatory. And I'm also limited as to what access of Pokemon I have. (Not looking forward to Dream World any time soon, but we'll see.)
4   749
Started by Zealot740

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Rate My Platinum Team?

PlatinumDude, May 2012: Why physical Celebi? It's better on the special side. But if you're using it physically, at least use this: -Swords Dance -Baton Pass -Seed Bomb -Zen Headbutt/Recover/Heal Bell Nature: Adamant EVs: 4 HP/252 Atk/252 Spe or 252 HP/4 Atk/252 Spe...
1   878
Started by benuc184

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Trickroom-ish something. Fix please.

PlatinumDude, May 2012: Since you have a pretty big problem with Water Pokemon, you can try out Ferrothorn over Bronzong, since Bronzong and Machamp will be the only Pokemon who will benefit from Trick Room; the rest of your team is a bit too fast for it: -Spikes/Stealth...
1   768
Started by Darkplant

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Rate my NU Team

VoxynZ, May 2012: Haha wow. I feel dumb- I forgot about Unaware. Thanks for reminding me, as now I feel a lot better about not running Perish Song. :D Thank you to all who replied! I'm really inexperienced with competitive battling and am learning new things all...
11   1,355
Started by VoxynZ

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Need help with my team.

Paavoli, May 2012: I can also change those for other pokemons if need to. Just say because I´m not very good to choose pokemons for a good team.
3   801
Started by Paavoli

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

I do believe I need some revision.

PlatinumDude, May 2012: Okay, I've been rating in the main CBC forum for quite some time, so I thought this might be a good change of pace. Before I rate, I'd like to ask: is this an in-game team for competitive purposes? Anyway, on with the rate. Some of your EV...
1   762
Started by Cinto

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

First RMT: Team Mafia (OU)

PlatinumDude, May 2012: Just something else to add to what Dark_Azelf said: if you drop Leech Seed for another hazard, then Ferrothorn won't have much recovery apart from Leftovers. So you'll have to think about 2 factors: having only 1 hazard while having semi-reliable...
2   860
Started by JD_Kurosaki

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Rate my Dream World Ou team please

BeyondKey, May 2012: I tried out what both of you guys said and wow i won my battles in a landslide. Thanks
3   827
Started by BeyondKey

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Is my HP gimmick team good?

OreoMaster, May 2012: Okay I will fix Wobbuffet's stats. And Okay I will do what you suggested. And I will try Drifblim's CM set. But.. If I lose. I am going to haunt your dreams >:l
9   1,942
Started by OreoMaster

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

OU RMT

Dark Azelf, May 2012: Uh, Dugtrio cant trap anything on this team bar Jolteon lol.
5   1,078
Started by DarthMetagross

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

I didn't want to just name this topic "RMT," but...

PlatinumDude, May 2012: For Rotom-W, the 4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spe is better suited to a Choiced/all-out attacking set. Your current set is more on the defensive side, so use 112 HP/252 SAtk/144 Spe as your EV spread. For Terrakion, it's really your choice between Rock...
1   599
Started by SoulRed12

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Branching from RU to NU

Ursaring89, May 2012: Oh, I thought I could use it since it didn't say I couldn't In NU. Well this sucks. My friend tested it a couple times today but he didn't say anything about people saying anything to him about it. I thought I was in the green. I did read in a post...
5   1,728
Started by Ursaring89

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Lookin' for a Legendary Replacement

1UpedAngel, May 2012: Hello, I'm 1UpedAngel, and I'm looking for some help deciding on a replacement for my current Latios (Quick note, this team is only competitive between me and my friends, so don't go ballistic over something like my Serperior, please. That's just...
0   825
Started by 1UpedAngel

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

rate my UU team

Geass20, May 2012: to Hikari10: i like the togekiss set, so i think ill give it a try. to PlatinumDude: thanks for the whimsicott/cobalion sets, ill try them as well. ill post an update on my lineup after someone else posts something.
5   1,155
Started by Geass20

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

OU Team (Revised)

xxIGNorant, May 2012: I followed some of your advice and this is what I came up with. Any further tips for this team will be greatly appreciated. Deoxys-D (Lead) Item: Leftovers Nature: Timid Ability: Pressure EVs: 252 HP/252 Speed/4...
0   627
Started by xxIGNorant

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

My first RMT.

Musica, May 2012: Not really, Deoxys-S is in Uber Tier.
8   963
Started by xxIGNorant

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Rate and suggest

Ho-Oh, May 2012: Go for Life Orb on Infernape, the more power the better. On Hydreigon you don't need both fire blast/flamethrower, instead go for focus blast to hit steels. Even wide lens doesn't really help you with what you have. :( So instead you can use LO...
13   1,144
Started by Vsjester13

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

OU RMT

Demish, May 2012: Hehe sorry PlatinumDude I just Started and I don't really know what I'm doing. XD Thanks for everything XD
3   991
Started by Demish

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

OU team

A Sadistic Bastard, May 2012: I might actually try that. As for Latios, I would rather have it inflict a large amount of damage immediately then switch out.
3   1,454
Started by A Sadistic Bastard

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Am I doing it right?

tj4bigred, May 2012: I use HP Ice over Stone Edge on Mienshao, because it can hit Gliscor and dragons. If you do that, you'd want to switch to Naïve for its nature.
5   845
Started by Whimsyful

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

My current team

nikesonmyfeet, May 2012: !!!!!!!!!!!! dragon dance merkkks
14   1,352
Started by nikesonmyfeet

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Now I'm certainly doing it wrong

PlatinumDude, May 2012: I'll assume this is an OU team, and I'll rate it as such. For Vaporeon, change the EV spread to 244 HP/136 Def/128 Spe. 244 HP EVs give Vaporeon big Substitutes while not increasing the damage it takes from Stealth Rock. Aggron has a poor...
1   632
Started by Whimsyful

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Pkmn White Team Vs online players

wolf, May 2012: I merged your thread with the Simple Q&A Thread, since it was incomplete. However, you may post a new thread with your team, but the rules require you to post the movesets, abilities, natures, EVs, and held items of each Pokémon. This is a good...
1   582
Started by WingedDragon

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

fire type team

Ivysaur, May 2012: You'll have to post a team sketch so you can receive suggestions- I'm afraid but this forum is not for other people to make a complete team from scratch for you.
2   846
Started by tylermon

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

rate my weather team(s)

Geass20, May 2012: i think ill go with the first set, as hazards are a must. and i know Smogen effective but theyre just too mainstream for me, i like to use sets that catch people off guard and make it hard for them to win. i do compare my sets to the Smogen ones...
10   933
Started by Geass20

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

rate my team

(2 pages)
Geass20, May 2012: to Folly its cool, i just think its a good set. and to PlatinumDude, this set has massively destroyed teams, singlehandedly. i find that the extra sp.def helps it to withstand hits like the ones you mentioned. and the extra speed helps to not get...
30   1,912
Started by Geass20

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

Teamwork, that's what team are for!

PlatinumDude, May 2012: For Dragonite, use Earthquake or Fire Punch over Brick Break. Fire Punch does more to Ferrothorn (at the cost of being damaged by Iron Barbs), Skarmory and Forretress, while EQ does more to Heatran. While Donphan is a pretty decent Rapid Spinner,...
1   662
Started by tinyranitar

Open thread. Click to view this thread.

My almost completed team. Taking Suggestions!

snogaws, May 2012: Thanks for the suggestion. I think I'll go with the latter moveset though.
11   933
Started by snogaws
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

The PokéCommunity

Working on a better slogan, 20 years and counting!

Display Options

  • Blue
  • Red

Staff

Rules

About Us

Contact Us

© 2002–2023 The PokéCommunity™, pokecommunity.com.
Your use of PokéCommunity constitutes acceptance of our Services Agreement and Privacy Statement.

PokéCommunity Forums 2.1.1 “Aster”

Acknowledgements

Use of Community Assets