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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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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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Started by wolf

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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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-Displeased Groan from reader- Yet Another Rate My Team Thread

Thunder_Chad, Oct 2012: you might want to take palkia off of your team it's not even allowed in standard...
2   655
Started by Vinniursa

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-OU Bulky Offense Team

Vrai, Jul 2011: First I'd like to back up what flamehaze said. Secondly your team looks a little troubled by Rotom-W, particularly when in Rain and/or paired with a Steel-type like SpD Jirachi. Your only -really- reliable switch is Hydreigon, but that's...
2   2,300
Started by Dragon_Reborn

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(BW RMT) First and my best Sand team. OH YEAH.

PlatinumDude, Jul 2012: Latias can check both Venusaur and Infernape, even though it loses Leftovers recovery in Sandstorm: -Calm Mind -Dragon Pulse -Recover -Reflect/Refresh Nature: Timid EVs: 252 HP/4 SAtk/252 Spe Item: Leftovers Heatran resists Volcarona's...
1   1,530
Started by MEGAS

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(gen 5) my 4th team, random online singles

PlatinumDude, Jul 2013: Choice Scarf should only be used on Pokemon with 4 attacks or 3 attacks + Trick/status, since it locks Togekiss into the move it last used. Give it Leftovers or Sitrus Berry. Replace Flamethrower with Aura Sphere, since Flying/Fighting has better...
1   913
Started by gryphonv

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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...
2   1,493
Started by jab2033

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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...
5   1,536
Started by jab2033

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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...
1   901
Started by altaria221

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(Gen V) My third team (random singles)

PlatinumDude, Jul 2013: Guts is ABSOLUTELY mandatory on Bulk Up Conkeldurr. You don't need Flame Orb to make use of Guts. With Guts, Conkeldurr can easily take a stray opposing burn, poison or paralysis and strike back hard, whereas with Iron Fist, Conkeldurr is screwed...
3   1,073
Started by gryphonv

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(RMT) Arcanian Clan Battle Team

PlatinumDude, Jul 2012: If you want to be competitive, you're going to have to do some re-breeding on your Pokemon. Some of their IVs are terrible too, to be honest. (on a random note: in-game, if any of your Field egg group Pokemon are female, you can breed it with the...
1   955
Started by The Shiny Umbreon in the Corner

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(RMT) Dual Screen Bulk

Griffinbane, Jun 2013: That doesn't help with your Scrafty weakness, unfortunately. Hmm, your best bet would be to take your team to nuggetbridge.com and get it ripped apart there. I'm the only one who does doubles here and all I'm good for is to iron out the biggest...
6   1,782
Started by Mithel_Celestia

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(RMT) Stall Team

papayaperson, Jun 2013: I used Flygon since it has Levitate, but I suppose Skarmory's Immunity to Ground is just enough, and if Garchomp has Stealth Rock I can add Roost to Skarmory over Stealth Rock. I think I want to keep Sableye as it is; I think Team Preview allows me...
2   1,234
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(RTM) Doubles Random Match up/Battle competition

Griffinbane, Apr 2013: Your entire team is weak to rain and hail teams. Both Politoed and Abomasnow are slower than Ninetales and so their weather will be dominant if you're gonna start off with Ninetales. It doesn't matter so much if you're switching Ninetales in but...
1   712
Started by Mithel_Celestia

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(UU) - Team Blue Voltage (Peaked #15 Smogon)

Pokedra, Jun 2012: Definitely I've considered dual screens but haven't acted on that yet because if I do I'd have to make a few drastic changes and change the team from standard offense to HO as you said because imo dual screens are so much better for HO then this...
5   6,832
Started by Pokedra

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(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

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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....
5   1,069
Started by Fairy

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[BW OU] Team Stunfisk Sweep

Brolywrath, Jul 2011: Interesting coverage. I want to test your team. Care for a battle?
6   2,214
Started by lionrt60

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[Gen 5 OU] Nefarious Deities

Ooka, Dec 2011: Alright, all that actually sounds pretty good, so replacing Celebi with it's Recover / HP Fire set (Since no rain), Tyranitar over toed, and Landorus over Gliscor, we'll see how it plays out.
10   1,066
Started by Ooka

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[Gen IV OU] Tsvet's First try! RMT

Tsvet, Jul 2011: Thank you a lot, FlameHaze. {: I did change Gliscor EVs and it worked better, now that he is more bulkier (not really bulky, but bulkier). I'll try Superpower on Dragonite, but I'm kinda scared of WoW crippling me or just random Frozen. Until now...
2   604
Started by Tsvet

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[Gen V Mixed Tier Mono-Type] RMT please

Gallade7, Jul 2011: I'd be willing to battle, to test your team? V/M me if your interested
3   1,563
Started by RedDragonSilver

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[Gen V Mixed Tier] RMTs please

RedDragonSilver, Jul 2011: Gotcha. Changed Scrafty's EV spread from 252 Atk/128 Def/132 HP to 252 HP/8 Atk/248 SDef
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Started by RedDragonSilver

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[GEN V OU] A Journey in the Making

champagnepapi, Sep 2011: Well since I helped build the team, I may as well chime in and say that Hitmontop isn't really used to create an offensive presence, its niche really lies in performing as a bulky spinner than can come in on stuff like Scrafty and Terrakion and...
2   651
Started by TwilightBlade

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[Gen V OU] Empire

Conjurer, Jul 2011: It's true that all dragons can learn at least a fire attack (hidden power fire lol) but it still doesn't change the fact that Ferrothorn can set up on, say, Scarf Garchomp locked into Dragon Claw, and any nonboosted physical dragon locked into...
6   837
Started by Conjurer

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[Gen V OU] GyaraVire. Wut?

Vrai, Sep 2011: Does Vire OHKO standard Rotom-W and/or Ferrothorn? I think there would be a lot more viability to this team if Vire could simply mash the checks for all of your other mons but I'm really not sure how strong it is and in general it seems like your...
1   1,865
Started by Perriechu

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[Gen V OU] Have some cake!

Vrai, Jul 2011: I'm not rating this team anymore. Where's the cake? Definitely use Will-o-Wisp >> Ice Beam. Ice Beam isn't going to hit anything hard enough to KO regardless, and you have Jirachi for Latios etc, and Ferrothorn for things with Outrage etc. Umm...
2   491
Started by Salvation

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[LC] Team MagneFoo

Cycle, Oct 2011: Vibrava is umm, a mid evolution aka its not allowed in lc lol Phanphy, while a good pokemon, doesn't achieve the same goal I want to achieve the same goal I want with Diglett and frankly just doesn't fit well. Thanks for the suggestions though. ...
4   2,213
Started by Cycle

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[NU] EXPERIMENTAL COLLEGE BOY

RandomTrainerWhoCould, Jul 2012: Alright, this team looks pretty offensive, and I'd suggest a few changes to it. First, if you're going to be running defensive cores (walls) on your team, in this case Torkoal and Abagura, you want those cores to have good synergy with each other...
8   1,100
Started by luke

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[OU RMT] Changing Currents

Stan n Whatnot, Jul 2011: ... I'm not the brightest sometimes. Thank you!
9   939
Started by wolf

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[OU] Balanced Team

♫Walk♫, Apr 2013: Thanx for the reply. You are right on the Aerodactyl Ill play the. For the Terrakion over Mienshao .. To be honest you migth be right, the reason why I put Mienshao is because I read somewhere that Hi Jump Kick was a really strong move.If I...
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Started by ♫Walk♫

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[OU] Oklahoma Swag Team

Black Ice, Aug 2011: I've adjusted the EVs on Sharpedo. I actually had Rest over HP Fighting too, I guess I just forgot to update that. I'm using it with Leftovers over Chesto Berry, though. It's pretty nice for baiting in set-up Pokemon which then get Hazed and...
9   1,193
Started by Black Ice

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[OU]My team to stay [RMT]

Veristical Blaze, Jan 2013: You're right about Cloyster, was also thinking about changing that since it never is capable of using it anyway. Furthermore, I changed the EV's from Breloom but don't really understand why. Ferrothorn the same, why is it better to invest in HP then...
2   624
Started by Veristical Blaze

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[Pokemon White: First competitive battling team]

Snorelacks, Aug 2011: I think you probably want to go UU, and if you choose to do so, Shiftry might support your team really well. It can run Baton Pass, Lead sets, or just sweep on its own. If you use Shiftry, however, it will give your team three Pokemon weak to...
9   1,891
Started by Aeonz361

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[Repost] Why does it always rain on me?

Tsvet, Jul 2011: Ooooh! Thanks for the info {:
4   702
Started by marcc5m

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[RMT] I'm new to this!

Snorelacks, Jul 2011: I actually do use the standard Gen IV Suicide Stealth Rock Azelf, and it still works. Just saying.
4   759
Started by nkarr

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[RMT] My OU Team

PlatinumDude, Feb 2012: Scrafty can't rely on Rest all the time to heal up. It's better to use Drain Punch instead of Hi Jump Kick as extra recovery. That, and HJK is way too risky because you seriously hurt yourself if you miss. You can consider a Choice item on...
1   1,157
Started by jamiemoore2

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[RMT] POURING STALL unfinished :P

PlatinumDude, Aug 2012: If you're hard-pressed on finding a Chansey in the Trade Corner, you can use the Wish + Calm Mind Jirachi I posted earlier (assuming you can get one) so that your team has Wish support and a bit of muscle at the same time.
9   1,198
Started by Ramos123

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[RMT] Rain Dancing is fun!

Fafiq, Sep 2012: Yeah, sorry for not anwsering in the topic for a moment, currently I'm like trying to solve myself in the mysteries of tiers :) I made a RU team for a moment, but it doesn't work since most of the pokes I want to use are UU. So maybe I'll try to...
4   1,270
Started by Fafiq

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[RMT] RU / NU Team

--Nirvana--, Mar 2012: Now, to be honest, I don't really know what tier this team belongs in :P (I do now... it's UU!). Anyways, this is my team and so far, I have had some luck with it. I still feel it could be better. Here it is: i. Drapion: Held Item:...
0   700
Started by --Nirvana--

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[RMT] The Artist Appears

Thunder_Chad, Sep 2012: Thanks for the awesome suggestions guys! I will be sure to test them out and edit the original post if they work out well! -TChad
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Started by Thunder_Chad

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[RMT]First UU team

Fairy, Dec 2012: Hey there! :] You're Defensive Pokemon do lack consistent, reliable recovery. I agree with PlatinumDude's Umbreon suggestion, if nothing it'll give Heal Bell support for Dusclops. Also, and this depends on whether or not you choose to replace...
6   1,732
Started by Veristical Blaze

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[RMT]Typical OU Team

LuLaby, Apr 2012: Thank you for your suggestions,(In the point now :p) I dont really want to waste a hidden power to this guy, I can take on Gliscor with my Gliscor(most ppl out there care only earthquake in him), or Hydro Pump him to death with my Rotom-W.. I think...
3   973
Started by LuLaby

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[RU Trick Room] Team help

Medlis, Sep 2012: I was looking for a pokemon capable of using both Wish and Trick Room. Audino seemed to fit, with its lower speed. I changed the items as suggested and changed U-turn for Volt Switch.
3   1,143
Started by Medlis

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[UU] (SS/HG) my wifi team on paper

TheElricKNIGHT, Jul 2012: they might be, i might have looked at the wrong list, im new at this Thanks for the input Dude. ill definitely go with some of those. 0_o i clearly have a lot to learn
3   1,005
Started by TheElricKNIGHT

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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...
8   915
Started by Fairy

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*shock* I made an RMT lolwut?

Jake♫, Jul 2011: Switched and working much better, so thank you flame. More rates please =P
2   603
Started by Jake♫

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"For Karpman and, to an extent, Spino"

Zeffy, Aug 2011: I've had problems with Gliscor ever since the start. I've tried countless ways of trying to counter it like sending out Tyranitar/Magnezone for an Earthquake bait and switch in Heatran, hoping that HP Ice will hit. If it has a sub, and Heatran...
4   734
Started by Zeffy

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"It's no use against a speed you can't touch."

Musica, Feb 2012: You can use Grass Knot on Ape. :P
6   709
Started by XEL

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2013 International Challenge January Master Division Team Advice?

Griffinbane, Jan 2013: Not a clue. I could be wrong about Vaporeon, since everytime I've use it, it's been a disaster. You'll have to figure out if it's a dead weight or not first.
7   903
Started by TheMattleHead

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4/6 Grass Mono

Dark Azelf, Jun 2012: Keep Leaf Storm, its your most powerful move and lets you beat walls. Also you should switch out at -2 tbh lol and the funny thing is its still stronger than Energy Ball at -2 iirc.
5   856
Started by pokemonpal7

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4th gen competitive team

Murt93, Jan 2013: Thank's I got confused with the natures in my head I was thinking plus def and bold came to mind first I meant impish but sassy is much better sub on non-choice band scizor is mainly just for scouting status kinda pointless because its so slow but...
2   1,038
Started by Murt93

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4th gen Poke Team, any good? R/F

psyanic, Jul 2011: More information would be helpful, as in Natures/Ev's and also Abilities. But, from what you posted, I'll judge them based on movesets/stats. Steelix: So your wallbreaker. I would kind of re-do it and invest in more Special Defense and HP rather...
1   571
Started by Pkmn-Br33der
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