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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.
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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...
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Competitive Team Questions (and Incomplete Team Help)

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ShiningLust, Jul 2013: oh I didn't know cuz I've never used him so I didn't know
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Wish semi-stall

Vrai, Jun 2011: Also notably Taunt Jellicent literally walls your entire team. Like flamehaze94 suggested, I'd advise Rotom-W > something. Secondly I greatly prefer Toxic Orb Poison Heal Gliscor > Sand Veil Gliscor, especially if you're not running SR on it or...
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Started by Eleken

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SHINY SQUAD

flamehaze94, Jun 2011: I wanted to rate this team so here I am. It seems like a fun team that's also viable in standard. I won't bring up problems that most offensive teams have i.e. TR Reuniclus, but I think the main problem with this team lays in the fact that entry...
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Started by luke

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(Gen IV OU) Offensive GaraVire

jab2033, Jun 2011: Hm...Gengar...I do have a Ground Immunity in the way of Gyarados' Flying type, but a second option would be nice. But if I get rid of Donphan, that'll leave me without a Spinner.... So my options so far are: A) Replace Swampert with a TSpikes...
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EPICMEALTIME (Wifi RMT)

Skip Shot, Jun 2011: Alright, I made those changes. Any recommendations for Scrafty/Volcarona? (see threat list)
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Sandstorm/Trickroom rotation RMT

ThrowMeAPeanut, Jun 2011: dragonomega, I don't know if you've played many rotation battles, but there is far less switching due to the ability to rotate. Therefore SR and pursuit are pointless as there is often only one or two switches, as rotation doesn't count. This also...
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My RMT Needs Help. Lots of it.

Stan n Whatnot, Jun 2011: Thank you so much! I'll check it out.
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[Another] Monotype Team

Fairy, Jun 2011: Awesome, you guys are great. I feel a little bad for not putting too much effort into this one.. But I'll wrap up this team nicely and send it on its way. Maybe put it on a shelf and save it for a rainy day if my boyfriend decides not to use it....
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Started by Fairy

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NU Baton Pass Team

KinokiGaming, Jun 2011: I forgot to state this is a rmt? D:
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(Gen V RMT) Can i have a Substitution??

.Aero, Jun 2011: Your team threw me off a bit, and I thought you wanted me to rate a team of 9 pokemon. xD I recommend throwing the pokemon that you no longer use into a spoiler tag to keep them separate. Scolipede isn't the best pokemon at his job. Other pokemon...
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Rate my OU Team [HGSS]

Vrai, Jun 2011: In Gen IV, yes, Salamence is Uber. ;/
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Gen V RMT Team Something

solarowl, Jun 2011: Yeah, Magnezone would be better for Skarm. :( So yeah, Sigilyph being the only Special Attacker, Gliscor counters most of my team. Also, what do you suggest for the last slot? Latias, Reuniclus, or Sigilyph?
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please RMT

wolf, Jun 2011: welcome to the competitive battling center! since we can't really rate stats, due to being too complex, we request the evs to be posted. if you don't know what evs are, you can read up on them here. evs are a very important part of competitive...
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Please rate this OU/UU team [untested]

jamiemoore2, Jun 2011: OK. I've tested the team and must agree with all of you regarding Infernape's set. It doesn't quite work regardless of whether SR is used against me or not. The only I see it working is if a faster lead hits me with SR then I use SR. Afterwards, I...
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★ Team 'Jask! ★

Fairy, Jun 2011: I'm running a Scrafty with the exact same set. I totally love it and I'm sure you will to. I just want to recommend the Lum Berry on Scrafty if you're using Moxie over Shed Skin. That's it. Good luck!
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Don Vito ain't got nuttin on my Pogeys

Ooka, Jun 2011: Alright, well, the team just went through some massive changes. Until I get the first post completely updated, here's the team: http://pokebattlecenter.net/ermt/sprites/620.gif @ Life Orb Trait: Regenerator EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SAtk / 252 Spd...
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Started by Ooka

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Rate my wifi team

Bebo_24, Jun 2011: Yes it is possible but a platinum move tutor teaches it. And I went with the SD Lucario and switched Flygon with Swampert.
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5th Gen OU RMT

Gulpin, Jun 2011: I've been giving Cloyster some thought.. Carracosta falls pretty easily and a good Dragon-type pretty much OHKO's everything on my team, and Cloyster seems to play the Shell Smash role much better. So I'll swith him in over Carracosta and go from...
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Karpstall

.Aero, Jun 2011: I'm on the same page as Elf about the ghost thing. Cohagrigus would be pretty good because, as Elf mentioned, SmashPass teams with Baton Pass Espeon (in other words, all of them) don't have to worry about Roar / Whirlwind phazing options because of...
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5th gen OU team

Zeus2398, Jun 2011: I would have given you a superior look, said "mmmmm-hmmm" and copy pasted Kanga's base stats from serebii, but then I looked at Mienshao's, and, um, bye Kangaskhan! We had some good times, but its time to leave... *sniffles*. The only complaint I...
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Help with HG Team (in-game and competitive)

Perriechu, Jun 2011: First of all, you're supposed to have all 6 Pokemon with movesets before we can rate and such. Secondly this should be in the In-Game team forum because no way is this competitive. o_o
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Gen IV: First Trick Room

Amore, Jun 2011: Metagross would be good...but that leaves me with 3 Fire weaknesses, two resists and a pokémon that, if it survives beyond its' initial outing, will be OHKOd by anything it isn't immune to. What would I swap Gyarados for? Dragonite can't really...
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Please help me with my Team!

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Gen V OU RMT [No fancy name this time]

Perriechu, Jun 2011: Ok, so I've removed Bronzong and replaced it with the special defensive Heatran, whilst I took out Gallade and stuck in Virizion, who's doing quite well actually.
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gen 5, drizzle

Dr Alex, Jun 2011: I think Ice Shard is illegal with Thick Fat IIRC.
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Started by jabberjabber8

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Countering Terrakion?

Vrai, Jun 2011: Well your team has very little speed in the first place so anything that ends up faster than Mienshao is guaranteed to be faster than the rest of your team (and in Terrakion's case, have enough power and coverage to smash through your team). I'd...
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Started by chaos56

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(Gen IV OU) GyaraVire v2.0

Amore, Jun 2011: Roar is definitely useful. Once you've set up Stealth Rock, you can Roar away counters, bringing up residual damage on most of the opponent's team, provided you don't Roar in your own counter again. It also blocks the rare Trick Room, which has the...
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Started by jab2033

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Team help

Vrai, Jun 2011: It would be much easier to rate/help if we knew EVs, moves, items, natures, etc. Also of use would be whether you're playing in the fourth generation (DPPt, HGSS) or the fifth (B/W).
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Started by vPHOTONv

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GenIV Special Baton Team?

Fairy, Jun 2011: I'm sure I don't have to mention this, but you're team is super weak to Ice. A well placed Ice attack is going to be devastating. If you're going to use Vaporeon, you might want to consider using it to BP Substitute instead of Smeargle just...
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Started by poopnate

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My team

smurf, Jun 2011: marowak is an ok pokemon but i would be looking more towards and electivire or a magmortor they r both strong and versitile pokemon i beat the elite four with just them two in D/P and it depends on what kinda team your building pm me if you need...
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Started by Marosing

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Team Mega Yen

Hi-Techneon, Jun 2011: Understood. I'm going to try out Yanmega, Forretress and Swampert tomorrow, and then tell you how they were :)
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**My First OU Team**

Fairy, Jun 2011: Got it. Thanks for being so picky! ;D Scizor will be changed and Jellicent will be patched up. Cool. Thanks for the recommendation PlatinumDude. Ideally, Dragonite will take care of Blissey. But you're right, it's best if Latias can do the...
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Any major changes to old teams?

Scraggy Lv.22, Jun 2011: I have a team from platinum I migrated over to Pokemon White. It was once: Spiritomb (Impish) Leftovers Memento, Sucker Punch, Shadow Sneak, Confuse Ray Staraptor (Adamant) White Herb Return, U-turn, Brave Bird, Close Combat Gastrodon...
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My latest gen 4 UU team. Rate? Suggestions? Constructive critisism?

PlatinumDude, Jun 2011: I'd also replace Steelix with Donphan so you have Rapid Spin and Stealth Rock support in one Pokemon: -Earthquake -Rapid Spin -Stealth Rock -Assurance/Ice Shard Nature: Adamant EVs: 252 HP/252 Atk/4 Spe Item: Leftovers Since you have...
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Started by Ursaring89

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What do you think about my Pokemon White competitive team?

.Aero, Jun 2011: We also require EVs to properly rate your pokemon. The only thing I can rate off what you've provided so far is that you have a prominent fighting weakness, most notably Conkeldurr and Meinshao. Volcarona is your only resist, and his meager base...
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Started by TheNinKid

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You're Trapped! [Gen 5 OU RMT]

Ooka, Jun 2011: Alright, thanks a bunch for the feedback, it's definitely improved the team. Landorus does a much better job at killing Gliscor because Jirachi can't happily come in. I do miss the U-Turn to Magnezone though. Rotom-W is just an improved...
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Started by Ooka

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The Rainstorm VI

csa99, Jun 2011: thanks, so can someone else recommend a sweeper, preferably a physical one
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Can't win Wi-fi battles. Please help!

champagnepapi, Jun 2011: Honestly, you don't need to be an expert with IVs and EVs to win at the battle subway, although I can expand if you're really interested in becoming a serious battler. I'll start with Blissey, which is an amazing Pokemon. The first thing Blissey...
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Started by shadowchick

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I need some help with my competitive battle team (Black Version)

Snorelacks, Jun 2011: What do you mean, "if you are going with spore"? EVERY Breloom set has spore. I recently found out that my Breloom might be flawless (or at least, it definitely has 31 IVs in Attack). But, back to the subject, I prefer Mach Punch/Stone Edge over a...
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Started by Snorelacks

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First ever RMT

thetenthdoctor, Jun 2011: @platinumdude. I tried running DD on haxorus but it always ended up getting killed before I had time to do actually damage it's just too delicate. I will also consider that subCM set and chandelure it looks way better than what I have. Also I'll...
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Started by thetenthdoctor

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First RMT

Doomineon, Jun 2011: o.o Wow. I do tend to get wrapped up in a debate and not realize I might come across as upset. I'm sorry. I'm really not terse or anything like that, and I like this place because you guys can have some interesting discussions beyond "Dragonite sux,...
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Started by Doomineon

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What Do You Think Of My (Future) Team?

PlatinumDude, Jun 2011: Scizor is completely shut down by Taunt. It's best if you passed 1 or 2 of the 3 things: -Substitute/Roost -Baton Pass -Swords Dance/Agility -Bullet Punch Nature: Adamant EVs: 248 HP/88 Atk/172 Spe Item: Leftovers Ability: Technician
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Started by Zealot740

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My absolutely ... fail RMT

RHIOneAlbum, Jun 2011: Yea I realized that after I checked Smogon lol, and yea I could do taunt, however I tried it in PO earlier today and I got crushed :/
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Started by RHIOneAlbum

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Ṩahara Ṇights

flamehaze94, Jun 2011: Ahh, I totally forgot Celebi learned Perish Song. Checks a bunch of bad stuff. It's a pretty good idea too.
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Started by champagnepapi

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The Sahara Six

Fairy, Jun 2011: Tyranitar learns Ice Punch, which is infinitely superior to Ice Fang. Ice Fang has a Base Power of 65 and an accuracy of 95. Whereas Ice Punch's Base Power comes in a 75 with 100 accuracy. The same applies for Thunder Fang, so I'd recommend.. ...
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Started by csa99

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White uber team (RMT)

flamehaze94, Jun 2011: Ah, you go to Nacrene City, were the second gym is and I think there's a meteorite that you can press to cycle through the forms.
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Started by reiraku

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team help

N16, Jun 2011: I would recommend downloading Pokémon Online. You can make your dream team on that and test it with good IVs and proper EVs. If you get some results, then maybe your team isn't half bad and you should try to make it. EVing doesn't take that long and...
5   567
Started by Eeveé

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My Competitive Team

ThrowMeAPeanut, Jun 2011: you have volcarana with no taunt/rapid spin... also volcarana doesn't need will-o-wisp, you want to be killing everything with it being a sweeper ferrothorn seems a bit..pointless too, this being a more offensive team. Spikes should really be...
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Started by rosefox911

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My Team Idea

Dippydunker, Jun 2011: Wow... Thanks for taking the time to offer me such useful help! I will definitely act on what you guys have suggested! I see a rather nice wifi team starting to shape up!! Thanks a million!
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Started by Dippydunker

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My First Team

Katastrophe, Jun 2011: Yeah, HP Grass would put Swampert down pretty quick... my only concern is that Aerodactyl has Earthquake, but he seems so frail. I honestly expect to just drop rocks, get hit and have the Sash broken, and switch for Skarmory or Snorlex. Switching...
15   960
Started by Katastrophe

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Please Rate! Need help tweeking this team :)

khatzeye, Jun 2011: >>Bump<< Need more rates and thank you alexia I like you bronzong advice and having an immunity is of course better :)
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