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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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Rate my team?

PlatinumDude, Dec 2012: Maybe that's because you gave it Speed EVs and a neutral nature for Speed (one that isn't Relaxed, Brave, Quiet or Sassy). For a Pokémon to work best under Trick Room conditions, it must have a Speed-hindering nature (the ones I mentioned earlier)...
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Started by Mzyra

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Rate my W2 Winter Competition Team

Fairy, Dec 2012: You have a few options there. Breloom does well, being the only OU user of Spore. Though it'll give you another Fire weakness. Breloom @ Toxic Orb Poison Heal Adamant 12 HP / 244 Attack / 252 Speed - Spore - Substitute
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Started by munchhack

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Rate my Team please update

Fairy, Dec 2012: Hi again! n_n Glad to see you decided to post an updated team here! Although a few others and I posted quick rates for your Pokemon before, we'll gladly give it another once over. Unfortunately, like I stated last time, if this team is meant for...
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Started by Emperor Serperior

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rate my team

PlatinumDude, Dec 2012: Ninetales isn't meant to be an all-out attacker; it's meant to set up Drought if needed. Pain Split is also a shaky form of recovery: -Flamethrower -Will-o-Wisp -Sunny Day -Roar/Hypnosis/Substitute Nature: Timid EVs: 252 HP/124 Def/132 Spe...
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Started by kingofbluesteel

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First Shot at a Competitive Team Build, Please Rate

Volcanix769, Dec 2012: As I noticed some errors on your team: Gyarados is mainly a Physical Sweeper, so why would you give it 252 SP ATK if you taught it normal moves? And here how it should be: Ehh..... Blissey. It's ok using her since you need a Special...
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Started by Dos_Gyarados

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OU Sandstorm with BW2

twindelphine, Dec 2012: @ PlatinumDude: Thanks for the advice. I will see to the changes. Looks like I may have to go with Latios for the last slot, seeing that I only have Black 2 (or Celebi, if it has the right nature). But to achieve HP Fire is hard even with RNG,...
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Started by twindelphine

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OU Sand RMT: Advice needed

PlatinumDude, Dec 2012: Tyranitar might want to use both Pursuit and Crunch, the former for utility for hitting fleeing Psychics/Ghosts and the latter as a reliable Dark STAB. The last slot will have to be up to you between Fire Blast (for hitting Ferrothorn), Superpower...
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Started by DrNeoCortex

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Rate my Team please

Fairy, Dec 2012: Hey there! You've got a nice looking team here! But for competitive Pokemon we usually like to see things like the Pokemon's nature, EVs, held items, etc, so the raters can have a good understanding of your Pokemon and be able to give you the...
2   586
Started by Emperor Serperior

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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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RU Team (need help completing)

Bossk749, Nov 2012: Wouldn't maxing out special defence be a better idea as Kabutops is invested in defense and there's no one on the team who can take special hits nicely. I feel as if the current set you provided with 252 SpD and Calm might be better.
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Started by Bossk749

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Rate Doubles/Triples Sun Team

.MiKeY, Nov 2012: Because anything else you choose would be better than Vulpix, it can literally do nothing outside of reseting up sun. I use a Bronzong on my rain team to setup Rain Dance, to either shut down enemy weather changes or to reset my rain, I realize...
6   1,214
Started by Mithel_Celestia

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My First WI-FI Team [Help]

TurtleDX, Nov 2012: Thanks!, i guess im done, ill just leave the thread open for a few more days to see if i get any other suggestions :)
10   1,451
Started by TurtleDX

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First RU team (rate/help plz)

PlatinumDude, Nov 2012: Yup. Apparently, Whirlwind is the better option over Roar, as it can't be blocked by Soundproof (Roar is a sound-based move that can be blocked by Soundproof). And in that case, Taunt is the best option to prevent Drapion from being set up...
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Started by kevcrash

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NU Team Help (competitive) [FINISHED NOW]

Ho-Oh, Nov 2012: Yeah go for Focus Punch > Blast, given that Blast is a special attack, and Golurk is a physical attacker. Plus with Substitute that gives you the chance to hit the opponents with Focus Punch, by "focusing". For Gardevoir, go for Signal Beam >...
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Started by Icy Burn

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Help Battling my Friends

PlatinumDude, Nov 2012: For this section of the forum, it might be useful to share your Pokemon EVs, abilities and natures. Looks more like an in-game team to me. Anyway: Physical Serperior is best of using Coil to boost its Attack, Defense and Accuracy. If it's not...
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Started by pokehearts

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Competitve Pokemon Team[Please Rate]

WileyX, Nov 2012: Thx for the help. I was unsure about using the volcarona my friend uses. I will change the team once I have something to change for all of them. Updated Pokemon: Terrakion: Ability: Justified Nature: Adamant EVs: 252 atk,252 Spd, 4 Def Item:...
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Started by WileyX

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Team Derp NU RMT

PlatinumDude, Nov 2012: One problem with that: this is an NU team and Conkeldurr and Metagross are OU Pokemon, meaning they aren't allowed to be in UU and below.
4   1,142
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Rate My Team?

MellowJello, Nov 2012: Hooray!! :D lol Thanks so much! And yeah, i get what you mean with ferrothorn. Thanks :)
14   1,150
Started by MellowJello

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RMT SandStorm

RealDon, Nov 2012: Made the changes as you said. Thanks for the help.
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Competitive NU Team

tajaros, Nov 2012: Thanks, guys this would make my team a lot better... :D This put a lot more understanding on competitive battling... :D
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First sandstorm/batton pass team

PlatinumDude, Nov 2012: Honestly, sandstorm makes it hard to Baton Pass boosts, given that the passers and recipients may not have enough time to survive on the field, due to Sandstorm chipping away at their HP. You could try if you want. Tyranitar is slow as heck, and...
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Started by snowy46

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I ate too much chipotle[Peaked #1]

Thunder_Chad, Nov 2012: You have to understand that this is an offensive team. Each time that Genesect locks itself into a move, it gives me a free opportunity to set up and do damage to the opposing team. Obviously, I'm not going to let Genesect ko everything unless I...
3   1,535
Started by Thunder_Chad

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First Hail Team!

Creame, Nov 2012: Okay!! Thank you so much! :D
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Started by Creame

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Competitive OU RMT

Musica, Nov 2012: However, Superpower lowers Haxorus' attack. Brick Break can be an option with less power, but no drawbacks.
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Started by wallystar

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Confusion shuffle team help!(OU)

Musica, Nov 2012: Heatran should only use either Flamethrower (if you prefer accuracy) or Fire Blast (if you like taking risks for power). Last move can be either Stealth Rock, Substitute, or Roar to pHaze.
2   845
Started by Shirutenko

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Eeveelution Team Help

Musica, Nov 2012: Vaporeon takes most special attacks with ease. If you really want a Wall Vaporeon, you can use this. Vaporeon @ Leftovers Nature: Bold Ability: Water Absorb 180 HP 252 Def 76 SpDef -Scald -Roar/Toxic -Wish -Protect
2   1,231
Started by Volcanix769

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How does this team look like? -Competitive obviously-

Satycorn89, Nov 2012: Oh my God I feel such a noob... Thanks a lot to all of you.
13   1,372
Started by Satycorn89

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help me

wolf, Nov 2012: This type of question should be asked in the B2W2 Quick Questions thread (or BW Quick Questions depending on your game) because this is more related to the game itself than team building. Use the In-Game Team Help sub-forum for help on your in-game...
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Started by goobahead1

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Planned Pokémon Team (Advice Needed)

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PlatinumDude, Nov 2012: Flamethrower is on Blissey so that it won't become Taunt bait. It also gives Blissey a move to hit non-Heatran Steels. If you want a move that hits for consistent damage, go for Seismic Toss.
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Started by MrTripStack

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Rate My Team

PlatinumDude, Nov 2012: Smeargle is a better Baton Passer than Ninjask is because it has access to Spore to make the pass easier. Ninjask also has a nasty Stealth Rock weakness and bad defenses: -Spore -Shell Smash -Baton Pass -Taunt/Magic Coat Nature: Jolly/Timid...
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Started by Matzzz

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OU Team

Thunder_Chad, Nov 2012: i don't see why you don't just use rain and some other like offensive sweepers to compliment cloyster. the strategy of gorebyss baton pass is like way to risky haha
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Started by Jolteon*

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I need friends :,(

wolf, Nov 2012: Please read what the forum is for before posting, and look at other forums to see if there is a more suitable place for your post. Use the Quick Battle Requests sticky thread for battle requests. Also, to private message someone, click on their...
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Started by brandonfriestatertots

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The Japanese people on Random Wi-Fi are way too good *_*

Chrono, Nov 2012: Hey everyone! I decided to use Alakazam and Starmie and I recorded a match! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85l-X2Imp5o
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Started by Chrono

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need some help for random matchups

roosterman, Oct 2012: so right now what really annoys me is that almost everyone on wifi has a gliscor with the ability poison heal, protect, substitute, earthquake, and an hp recovery move. then theres the people that just use a bunch of legendaries. i can't seem to...
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Started by roosterman

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OU Mono Poison Team Help

CourageHound, Oct 2012: Alright, I changed up the set to a hazard lead, and gave ammongus HP Ice due to the opponent more often than not going to be poisoned most of the time. Should I remove amoongus or weezing to ad Tentacruel? I'm kinda torn causeAmoongus has more...
2   1,605
Started by CourageHound

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Pokemon Hail Team (Support)

RealDon, Oct 2012: CourageHound Just replaced it with Leftovers, since it is better. Thanks for pointing out.
4   1,354
Started by RealDon

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Rate my Team

Aurasphereboy, Oct 2012: that's a good team! It would be nice to know what abillitys they have and what level they are
3   599
Started by 3L3MEN2

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OU Monotype Electric + One Other

PlatinumDude, Oct 2012: I was just saying that your current set for it is fine as is.
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Started by Jolteon*

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Random match single battle

Scorpiopt, Oct 2012: Thank you :) i will give your suggestions a go
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Started by Scorpiopt

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First Competitive Fully EV Trained Team

PlatinumDude, Oct 2012: It's better to use 1 hazard because Ferrothorn lacks recovery outside of Leech Seed, Leftovers and Rest.
5   980
Started by Fomalhaut

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Gen IV team

Murt93, Oct 2012: Just an update Finished garchomp Jolly 169 speed 180 atk EQ, stone edge,outrage,dragon claw Finished swampert decided to throw the 31 into Def EQ,Ice beam,stealth rock,protect Latios has remained unchanged though I might drop surf for grass knot...
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Started by Murt93

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wall breaking team

PlatinumDude, Oct 2012: Wallbreakers don't need much support outside of dual screening, type synergy and entry hazards. Scizor can be a wallbreaker on its own, while having another teammate to cover for its extreme Fire weakness. Baton Pass support isn't really necessary...
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Started by Sira420

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Drizzlerachi

PlatinumDude, Oct 2012: Team looks good, but a few nitpicks: SubCM Jirachi is better off using 252 HP/4 SAtk/252 Spe with a Timid nature so that it can outspeed as much as it can and make 101 HP Substitutes, which can't be broken by a single Seismic Toss/Night Shade. ...
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Started by Unoriginal

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Wi-Fi Tripple battle team

Scorpiopt, Oct 2012: EV's is on the picture i posted In triple battles lots of coverage is need because you have 3 pokemon to target , Whimsicot became a taunt bait and Ninetales does not hit hard enough . So the only way to screw other team weather was using a...
8   1,668
Started by Scorpiopt

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New at this, some help would be great

PlatinumDude, Oct 2012: What are your Pokemon's EVs? Anyway: A miss from Night Daze could be costly for Zoroark, considering its low defenses, so it might be a better idea to use Dark Pulse instead. EV spread should be 4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spe. Luster Purge is a...
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Started by AGH-RMS

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OU Team help and critique

CourageHound, Oct 2012: Hmm. Alrighty I see wat ya mean. I'll make the adjustments to the team when I get of my mobile
4   730
Started by CourageHound

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My Awesome OU Team!

Za_Destroyer, Oct 2012: Whoops! Sorry 'bout that!:embarrass I'll edit the first post... ...and done. NOW you can comment away! XD
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Started by Za_Destroyer

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First OU team

Za_Destroyer, Oct 2012: I would suggest switching out Espeon for a Dark type. 2 of your guys have a weakness to Psychic, and Kyurem and Heatran both have a partial weakness to rock. Based on that, tyranitar would be a good choice for your team. Try this move set for TTar:...
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Started by Palkia

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Perfect Coverage OU Team.

Thunder_Chad, Oct 2012: They do the exact same thing, roost is cooler anyways.
6   1,847
Started by Unoriginal

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Team needs a defense.

Haunted Cupcake, Oct 2012: Thanks guys i'm pretty sure i answered this last night but hahah o well when i get a gastly in my white version i shall start working on a gengar. i think i will go for jellicent as well. EDIT: the jellicent im going for is going to be.. ...
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