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Fortune Championship

gimmepie, Sep 2021: What's this about Nitro being over?
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Featured

The NEW Showdown Alt thread

Arcaneum, Jan 2021: Invictus Isawa Rabinov Rabinova PC Rabinov Arcaneum
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Replay Sharing Thread

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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Rules

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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Rules

Events & Groups Approval

wolf, Apr 2020: We allow them. :)
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Battle Server Support

SawkTheWarrior, Aug 2020: Thanks!!
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RMT

Pokémon Emerald competitive team

_robbert, Jul 2014: Thnx everyone, I read a battling guide and your opinion ofcourse. I have a new idea but dunno if it's Gonna work. Replaced some pokémons. I dunno if this is balanced or nah so here does it come: Blaziken 124 sp attack 124 attack 252 speed 0/8 HP...
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UU Threat List [WIP]

MoxieInfinite, Aug 2014: Arcanine should imo have W-o-W > Toxic on the bulky set. And fill in my changes from the previous post.
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RMT

Beginnings of sorts

Ooka, Nov 2013: [email protected] Berry 252 HP / 140 Sp. Def / 116 Speed Careful Nature | Harvest Will-O-Wisp Leech Seed Substitute Phantom Force Super annoying and useful. Also a spinblocker.
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Started by .Gamer

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RMT

Rate my UU team :)

PlatinumDude, Aug 2014: The moves are fine, it's just the EVs that need work.
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Started by #DickBats

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RMT

I can't seem to put together a good team

#DickBats, Jul 2014: Yeah, I learned that the hard way. Well as for the greninja debate, I only changed surf for hydro pump, and it works great. My team is getting alot better, I switched Arcanine for the Infernape that Platinum Dude sugested. My dragonite didn't...
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Magic Guard's Pokemon Team Building Guide!

Thursday, Sep 2014: I think you need to change the exercise for the type cycling section. You asked which team was better and then said team 1 but gave all negative answers to it. Just 1 small mistake. Other than that, it's a really good guide. Can't wait to read...
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Event

The Nuzlocke League

11wildy, Jul 2017: Welcome! Some friends and I have decided to host some kind of nuzlocke league. After thinking a lot about how we would make a nuzlocke-like league, we came up with the following ruleset: -There will be a gym leader for (hopefully) every type,...
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RMT

Looking to get back into vgc after a six year abscence

CrimsonMajestic, Aug 2018: You may want to consider using a confusion berry instead, since they recover 50% max HP in this generation; however, Wiki Berry will confuse it, since Adamant Nature Pokemon dislike dry flavored berries such as Wiki. Thus, any of the other four...
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RMT

I want to use Audino in ou [RMT]

PlatinumDude, Jul 2015: Ditching Scald is a bad thing to do on bulky Starmie. Why would you even give up the potential to burn something on the switch? Hydro Pump's low PP is very detrimental on defensive sets, as Starmie will be stalled out of offensive presence fast, no...
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How do I deal with Stealth Rock?

Pryze, Jan 2015: Yes, most Ghost-types run Taunt. Gengar, Jellicent, M-Bannette, Mismagius, ect ect all run Taunt; although, Gengar is the only one out of those that is really common in OU. Anyway, my suggestion to you is to run a Rapid Spin/Defog user. Defog is...
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RMT

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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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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Knock off

Shrew, Jan 2015: In general, defensive fairy, dark, and fighting types with a form of recovery aside from leftovers is what I usually switch into a Knock Off. Rocky Helmet users are decent candidates to take Knock Offs, as the Knock Off user will take some...
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RMT

The most annoying team you will ever see.

PlatinumDude, Feb 2015: Dragon Tail and Block don't go hand-in-hand. You're forcing out opponents with Dragon Tail anyways. Mega Aggron can force switches pretty well enough with its good set of resistances, as well as its access to Thunder Wave to cripple fast attackers:...
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RMT

Triple Kanto starters team

Nah, Sep 2015: Roar doesn't get cockblocked by the ubiquitous Fairies. Also has 100% accuracy over Dragon Tail's 90%. The damage will be pretty bad anyways since Blastoise doesn't have very high Attack and doesn't get STAB on it. Though Dragon Tail can't get...
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RMT

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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RMT

Mega Sableye on an offence team

Anti, Nov 2015: yeah d_a is pretty spot on here, only i'd generalize his comment and say that you don't have much breaking capacity at all. i don't like sableye's fit on the team but if you want to keep it then go ahead, though those evs are terrible and i'd run...
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Is mega Tyranitar worth using?

PlatinumDude, Apr 2015: You're wrong about that. Mega Scizor is bulkier than its regular form, which is why it sees more use, and unlike Mega Tyranitar, Mega Scizor has the typing to make use of its increased bulk.
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New to team building and competitive Battles

2pado, Nov 2016: Oh yeah i meant Slowbro naturally lol Yeah i'm planning on battling in OU, any good teams you can recomend me?
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RMT

I need help with my first competitive team

3alexbalex, Nov 2013: I have a an offensive support scolipede and is wondering who else I should have on my team
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High IVs?

PlatinumDude, Jan 2016: Don't use that Pichu, IMO. Raichu is best off as Timid and Bold doesn't help its physical frailty. The Speed IV should be perfect so that Raichu outspeeds as much as possible with a Timid nature
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Super Event

The Super Battle/Fun Event! (Feedback Thread)

Sirfetch’d, May 2019: I felt like the timing of the event was the biggest flaw tbh. It's exam season for the majority of people so activity definitely took a dent because of that.
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The Super Battle/Fun Event! (Interest Gauge)

5qwerty, Apr 2019: Hi all, the Signup Thread is here!
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Event

Old Gen League: Week 3

wolf, Jan 2018: viper didn't show up at the agreed upon time, but we'll still try to get the battle done.
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Mega Tyranitar, Mega Manectric, and Mega Abomasnow now available!

wolf, Jun 2017: Yet another Pokemon to revenge kill Greninja with, yesssss. M Manectric will be good as usual. However, it has to compete with Tapu Koko this gen, and it uses up a Mega slot. Still, it's faster and has arguably better coverage. It'll find plenty of...
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Mega Pidgeot and Mega Steelix

wolf, Apr 2017: Maybe M Steelix will make a comeback in TR teams. That'd be neat. M Pidgeot will continue to be a nice novelty, but Heatran and Tyranitar are still in the top 25. On the bright side they're easy to wear down. Zapdos is a hard counter too, which...
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Favourite Format/Tier of All Time?

gimmepie, Apr 2019: Honestly I've really enjoyed the current gen of OU. It feels like a much more diverse and fluid metagame than OU had been n previous generations.
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[MTS] Generation VII PU Tournament (April)

5qwerty, May 2018: Uh yeah rip, just try to get it done by this weekend. If that doesn't work out, Levea wins.
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[MTS] Generation VII Ubers Tournament (May) - Won by Levea!

5qwerty, May 2018: For some reason I thought there was another round to this. Congratulations to Levea!
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[RTM] Color Random Battle Showdown (May) - Won by FireSnow!

FireSnow, May 2018: Thanks Chase!
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May Ladder Challenge

Charizard_Man, May 2018: https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7uu-747557851 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7uu-747563093 http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7uu-748057252 http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7uu-748059280...
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Competitive Pokémon - May 2018

5qwerty, Jun 2018: Will tally up CPP soon.
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Alola Random Battles Tournament - Round 1 Coverage

Logan, Jan 2017: thank god user bewear lost #trashuser
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April Ladder Challenge

Nah, Apr 2018: 1) https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-726940486 2) https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-726947162 3) https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-727159325 4) https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-727412226 5)...
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Competitive Pokémon - April 2018

5qwerty, May 2018: I'll be tallying up the CPP from the previous month soon.
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Thoughts on Other Metagames?

gimmepie, Aug 2018: I haven't played it enough but I really like Mix-and-Mega. It's a lot of fun to Team Build for and see what others come up with.
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SwSh New Competitive Stuff Discussion

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Yoshikko, Jan 2020: because it is! it deals with faeries and checks ferrothorn
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Forum Info

Competitive Pokémon Section - What's New

5qwerty, Mar 2018: Competitive Pokémon Section - What's New? Hey everybody, I'm here to bring an important announcement to you all concerning some changes to the Competitive Pokémon section and the Battle Server. Through internal discussion within staff, we decided...
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Event

June Ladder Challenge

Levea, Jun 2018: https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ru-756255496 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ru-756258402 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ru-756260576 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ru-756311882...
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[MTS] Generation IV UU Tournament (June) - Won by Sam1994!

Sam1994, Jun 2018: Won vs Resolve ! 2-0. Sorry for haxy games bro.. anyways was fun gg :) https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/pokecommunity-gen4uu-5417 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/pokecommunity-gen4uu-5419 It was a fun tour and i enjoyed a lot :) Hope more...
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Event

Competitive Pokémon - June 2018

5qwerty, Jul 2018: Will be summing up the CPP for June soon.
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The Dual-Generation Tournament {Winner: Dragon}

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5qwerty, Jul 2017: Ok, Dragon takes it! Thanks to everyone for participating!
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Super Event

The Super Battle/Fun Event! (Signups)

5qwerty, Apr 2019: Thread has been closed due to the event being over.
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Article

Alola Random Battles Tournament - Quarterfinals Coverage

5qwerty, Jan 2017: https://daily.pokecommunity.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/cover2.png The quarterfinals of the Alola Random Battles Tournament took place last week. Check out what happened! Take a look! What did you think? Do you have any suggestions?
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Article

PokéCommunity League Signup Tournament: Finals Recap

Sky, May 2017: Oh thats pretty awesome :)
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Super Event

Team Face-Off Matchups

5qwerty, Apr 2019: Thread has been closed due to the event being over.
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Event

Old Gen League: Semi-finals

ImLethe, Jan 2018: won 2-0 ggs https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/pokecommunity-gen4ou-289540 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/pokecommunity-gen4ou-289541
2   890
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July Ladder Challenge

Nah, Jul 2018: hey hey https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7pu-771384557 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7pu-771380362 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7pu-771400546 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7pu-772706290...
1   899
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Event

[RTM] Generational Random Battle Showdown (July) - Won by FireSnow!

FireSnow, Jul 2018: Won 2-1 in 3 great games! http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/pokecommunity-gen7generationalrandom-6770 http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/pokecommunity-gen7generationalrandom-6771...
9   2,557
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Super Event

Make-a-Mega!

5qwerty, Apr 2019: Results: Mega Toxicroak: Mega Typhlosion: Mega Staraptor:
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