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gimmepie, Sep 2021: What's this about Nitro being over?
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SawkTheWarrior, Aug 2020: Thanks!!
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wolf, Apr 2020: We allow them. :)
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ARSOO_95, Jan 2020: I think the replay data is available on your Switch SD card, maybe you just need to convert it to a clip first in the Smash interface? After that you can just upload it to YouTube,
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Guidelines & Resources

wolf, Jul 2017: Guidelines & ResourcesGeneral Guidelines ・For submitting events and groups, look at the Events & Groups Approval thread instead. ・Don't make a new thread regarding a topic that has been posted in the last thirty days. ・Don't make a thread that...
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Choice Defense: An ORAS OU Team

BigPaws, Dec 2015: It may be a better mon, i am not saying it isn't. donphan is rubbish in ou, but that does not change the fact that your statement is wrong. This team already has enough choice locked mons, which is gonna hinder its capabilities against stall big...
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Which Pokemon should ALWAYS be a part of a competitive team?

LegendChu, Dec 2015: Two more Pokemon that I (almost) always have in my Team are Venusaur & Typhlosion :) Pika Pika :chu:
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My first "Real" team.

Neo_Angelo, Dec 2015: Not a problem, i'm glad you liked my little guides, those set ups i posted are for use battling online against other players, but will serve you pretty well in just the elite four. since the elite four don't require uber levels of battling knowledge...
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Manaphy

KorpiklaaniVodka, Dec 2015: Manaphy is great, and imo the 3rd best 'mon in the OU metagame, but I hope it doesn't get banned.
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Started by Dragon

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I like my leads, need help with the backup!

PlatinumDude, Dec 2015: Team preview makes the lead role more difficult to execute, as the opponent can plan accordingly depending on what they see as your lead Pokemon. Thunder Wave and Agility are redundant on Thundurus. Thunder Wave is more of a support move to help...
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Community Weekend 22 Participant List

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Bloodmoon92, Dec 2015: Bloodmoon92 I was there, but what is this about Mario Kart 8? I'd love to find some other people to play that with.
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I think my team might need a redo.

FennekMaster, Dec 2015: So, after playing on the OU tier for a little bit. I have came to the conclusion that my team needs a redo (or at least a major change) and that I need to do something about it. First thing is first if one of my pokemon faints, it is game over for...
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Showers Likely With Isolated Storms Possible

Sirfetch’d, Dec 2015: I'd consider moving some of your Def EVs on Ferro into Sp. Def so you can absorb Special Attacks a bit better. It's Def is naturally higher anyways. Irrc the standard is 252/88/168 with Relaxed nature though it's really just up to whatever threatens...
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New OU Suspect Round - "Run The Jewels"

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Anti, Dec 2015: pursuing this even though it's "off topic" b/c everyone appears to agree on the stag/sabl suspects so why not? you're overstating its exacerbation of team match-up. it's definitely a threat vs slow balances and stalls though i have no idea...
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The *new* Prism League Discussion & Questions thread

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rob_thijs, Dec 2015: I think Nah that you are absolutely right. It's a bummer for people who like to play some challenging games with cartridge but for now I don't see a reason to continue with barely any challengers and members (including me) not be active enough.
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Offensive Mega Scizor

PlatinumDude, Dec 2015: Care to explain what KOs Wash Rotom avoids with that Special Defense investment? If there aren't any, you're better off going back to max HP/max Defense.
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Started by Sirfetch’d

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what am i missing

PlatinumDude, Dec 2015: You're going to need some more details here. What are the natures, EVs, and items for each Pokemon you intend to use? Those are important. Also, don't keep bumping the thread. Just be patient and wait for someone to rate.
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Pokemon Expected to Be Overused in '16?

flamecid, Dec 2015: weather related pokemon for one
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Why Do People Still Use Regular Charizard?

Dark Azelf, Dec 2015: On a more serious note, ive seen normal non mega Solar Power Zard on a sun tam that got to #1 which already had its mega slot taken (by i think Altaria) as a nice breaking core with Venu and obv's Ninetales for the sun.
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VGC '16 Groudon Trick Room Team

Sayuri, Dec 2015: Sadly, I wasn't able to get Trick Room up with Exeggutor at all. :( I really liked the Harvest + Sitrus Berry idea with Groudon, though! I took your suggestion with Fire Blast > Eruption and it has helped a lot. Thanks. I still feel like the...
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The PokCommunitys Tier Escalation Tournament [TOUR OVER. WINNER = A MOON GUST]

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punkysaur, Dec 2015: Yeah all were fun battles! And thanks to amg for not bringing smeargle!
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New VGC '16

skyburial, Dec 2015: Mega Rayquaza not so much, Primal Groudon yes. Xerneas definitely. Mega Ray is not as threatening in Doubles where there are no entry hazards. From a marketing standpoint, it makes a helluva lot of sense that TPCi would allow the use of the...
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Would things be better without crits?

Drake., Dec 2015: I like crits the way they are now. 2x damage was a bit too much, but I think it's fine now. After all, it wouldn't be Pokemon if there wasn't a bit of luck involved; it's the nature of the game, and I wouldn't want to change that.
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Uncompetitive stuff

KorpiklaaniVodka, Dec 2015: Without Primal Groudon, ubers would probably be hell.
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Some sort of OU team

gimmepie, Dec 2015: Took some advice and changed the team up a bit. First off, I applied the mentioned changes to Celebi, Kelfki and Heatran. Celebi now has EP for Heatran switch-ins and Heatran has EP for Heatran switch-ins. Klefki has lefties over the sitrus...
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Mono Fire Team

bluestars83, Dec 2015: Thankyou for the advice PlatinumDude. Noting all possible options down :)
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Stall + 2 Cleaners (Needs a lot of work)

PlatinumDude, Dec 2015: A Bold nature on Starmie is a waste of its excellent Speed. The bulky Starmie set uses Timid with max HP and max Speed.
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Need help building a full team

Caantpayrent, Dec 2015: Hi all, So a friend and myself have decided to have a battle in a month or so, we have access to 6 generations but no mega's, i've never tried to put together a strong strong team only ever fun ones the first 3 i have but were only fun ones...
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Challenge the Prism League!

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Polar Spectrum, Dec 2015: ^ I'd say it's currently dead. Not beyond resurrection though; this league retains a lot of people associated with it, and structure / history. We could get it going again if there was a demand. Right now though, there seems to be a general lull...
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Mega-PIDGEOT Team building help

PlatinumDude, Dec 2015: No. Hitmonchan sucks because it's not that strong and it's not that fast either. Even then, Weavile has its own priority move in Ice Shard to outpace other priority users (save for those with Extreme Speed). Scizor is more reliable in that regard...
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Donate teams to the battle server's bot

TopoftheFlops, Dec 2015: http://hastebin.com/befejoqawa.md-PU Stall http://hastebin.com/juzuzijisi.md-Mega Altaria OU http://hastebin.com/ohumizalem.md-Sandstorm Team OU http://hastebin.com/kulicovuxa.md-Mega Metagross OU http://hastebin.com/inudideloc.md-Mega Alakazam...
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IMPORTANT: PCL Reorganization and Auction Signups (Please rejoin here!)

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LordGrizz, Dec 2015: Pokémon Showdown username(s): LordGrizz Time zone: EST (GMT -4?)
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PCL Feedback Thread

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wolf, Nov 2015: I figured I'd give you guys an update. I was sick last week and had issues with my PC, but it's all good now. Offseason is planned to start on December 3rd. If I predict that I won't have time to finish things by around then, the BSS can take over...
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hi

Dark Azelf, Nov 2015: The only things i can see that immediately jump out at me as an issue is Zard-Y and hazard stacking teams. Id look into hazard control tbh. As for Zard-Y you cant touch it like at all lol. Id def look into putting a rock move on tran and HP Rock...
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Which Mega-Evolutions do you prefer in OU right now?

KorpiklaaniVodka, Nov 2015: Mega Heracross is my fav to use right now. After a SD boost it can take a **** on all the common things people use like Lando-T or TankChomp/Rotom-W/Ferro/Heatran teams (you know, cookie-cutter teams) as well as threaten defensive teams in general....
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Started by Dragon

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Pokemon Showdown OU's Help

PlatinumDude, Nov 2015: Even though Assault Vest seems tempting on Excadrill, it's not worth it because Exadrill's Special Defense is terrible, even though it has high HP. A specially defensive spread is better for it: -Earthquake -Iron Head -Rapid Spin -Stealth...
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Best team to go with Serperior?

Megan, Nov 2015: Well, if you really don't have the option of Contrary available to you (hint: ask in the Trade section of the forum), then you could still make it into some sort of a support mon with Dual Screens+Taunt+Giga Drain. Though, in that case Timid is...
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Reddit Pokemon League

Lokiii, Nov 2015: How do you sign up specifically? Can you post the details here as well as the rules, it would be easier to follow. Thank you!
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Your Festive Fued choices?

CountessGardevoir, Nov 2015: Latias* Gallade* Flygon Roserade Medicham* Froslass Eagle-eyed readers will notice inspiration from FF7
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Worst Pokémon type?

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SinisterHoodedFigure, Nov 2015: By far the worst type is Fire. And to back that up? Gen 1 proved just how atrocious fire type was as both a defensive type AND and offensive type. The stats were terrible back then, with the average non-moltres special stat being surprisingly...
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Espeon and OU

Dark Azelf, Nov 2015: I like Reflect on Espeon as it lets you not get wasted by hazard users and helps cushion hits over BP. Also if you're using Morning Sun, DONT use Sandstream on Hippowdon as it cuts the recovery. Use Sandforce or w/e Hippow gets. Also every...
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The Pokemon Imperial League

senoj1906, Nov 2015: username: senoj1906 timezone: EPT Team name: Coshocton Charizards
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MONO FAIRY (HELP)

PlatinumDude, Nov 2015: (Mega) Altaria doesn't count for mono-Fairy teams because it's not a Fairy to start with. The rules for monotype teams state that all Pokemon have to share a common original type in their base form, no Mega Evolutions counted. Mega Gardevoir is a...
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Wondering if people would like to help form a WI-FI League/Community for ORAS.

Dragovion, Nov 2015: Hey, I'm done to help any way that I can. I love to battle and I could support a good league like this!
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Started by Key7

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My first VGC tournament

pokemontrainer_samuel, Nov 2015: Thanks. I guess you got that right. I've never really fancied sharp beak but I guess I don't have much choice lol.
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Try-hard AG team (cancer alert)

2Fruit, Nov 2015: Mainly to kill choice scarfers, blaziken, Mewtwo, and Shaymin Sky. Baton passers are also common in AG, and so Darkrai can put most recipients to sleep, and hit Espeon while leaving Diancie and other magic bouncers to Arceus. Lastly, trick can be...
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Started by 2Fruit

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Season 13 Announced

skyburial, Nov 2015: Yeah I'm glad it's secluded to the Special format and that we have the blue pentagon rule back, although I never did find time to run Follow Me! Blastoise through its paces. You will rise again, my son. I almost overreacted when I perused the...
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Started by WingedDragon

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Fire & Ice: An Ubers RMT

wolf, Nov 2015: This team they seem at me 6 Pokémon random without any strategy of base. I do not see very well covered in the weak fight, one after a Swords Dance Lucario could really give this team a lot of problems, especially if no longer available Groudon....
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Started by Sweep

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How reliable are

skyburial, Nov 2015: Especially since Battle Spot S11 dropped the Pentagon Rule, this has never been more true. You're not going to see an Eruptran at a live event, nor is a Defiant-boosted Superpower from Thundurus isn't going to take out your Kangaskhan. But during...
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Started by WingedDragon

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Hoopa-Unbound

Sweep, Nov 2015: It's kind of match-up reliant in my eyes. Unless it runs a Choice Scarf (and forfeits the ability to bust Stall in exchange for doing a better job vs. Offense), you're basically banking on your opponent bring a slow, bulky team. Because of Hoopa's...
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Started by Dragon

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How to make a professional monotype trick room team

Elite Four Accurately, Nov 2015: Hey guys, its me Accurately, I go by the name 'Accurately' on the server called origin. People often ask me how I made my team, and even more about how I run it. So here I provide you with it :D an importable can be found on the link...
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Started by Elite Four Accurately

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Salamence strikes back (updated the OP)

Anti, Nov 2015: hoopa unbound is definitely making your offensive core to actually break things but it's only making the defensive weaknesses of the team worse. i think you need to compress a bit and make the team tighter/more efficient with the other slots so you...
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Started by KorpiklaaniVodka

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Scrappy Skirmish team help

WingedDragon, Nov 2015: So this is the team I am seemingly going with. Ive tried this team 10 times (Ive had the same opp 4 times). Only lose twice. Granted its nothing to get over excited about with a small sample but I would like tips on possible flaws or missing pieces...
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Started by WingedDragon

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Stealth rocks/other entry hazards

Anti, Nov 2015: i don't quite agree with this. i think in a lot of ways defog is adding balance to a ridiculously unbalanced mechanic. i don't think there is anything inherently skillful about "i just set down spikes, these definitely aren't going anywhere unless...
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Started by 2Fruit

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Building a team around Arcanine

Lemhann teine, Nov 2015: Ok I wanna build a sun team using an Arcanine (don't have access to Charizard Y cause I have X) and this is the set up I was thinking for it. Item: Life orb ability: intimidate Evs and nature: SpA 252 Atk 252 Def 4 and a Jolly nature Ivs:...
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