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SawkTheWarrior, Aug 2020: Thanks!!
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Events & Groups Approval

wolf, Apr 2020: We allow them. :)
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Fortune Championship

gimmepie, Sep 2021: What's this about Nitro being over?
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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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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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The NEW Showdown Alt thread

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RMT

-Doubles- Is this good?

J9794, Nov 2014: So I finally tried to make a real team on pokemon X (I'm not getting ORAS for at least a week) instead of just throwing in random competitive pokes. It's principally for doubles, and it has made much more better than I thought (or maybe I've just...
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Started by J9794

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Event

.::Pokemon X & Y Tournament::.

Cypher DS, Apr 2014: Is there a deadline for registration? When will the tournament battles begin?
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Started by tfender7

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RMT

.....yeah i made another one

Nah, Feb 2015: Yeah now that you mention that Latias sounds like a really good idea, similar resistances/weaknesses and still gets HP Fire and then I have my Defogger and it's faster too. Suppose I lose my Spore and Leech Seed immunity but Ferro and Breloom either...
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Started by Nah

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RMT

.the mental WARD // OU offense

Secondary account, Nov 2014: where is the keldeo check?
3   1,493
Started by Parivir

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RMT

(Help Wanted) Reentering the Fray (Smogon OU)

Polar Spectrum, Jul 2015: Heya :D Welcome to BTB since I see you're pretty new to the forum in general there - just a few quick questions ^^ 1 - With Conkeldurr, if you plan on it sticking around for a bit, and it's got guts, wouldn't burn be better for it to pick up from...
2   1,051
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(insert witty help phrase here) UU team

Nah, Apr 2014: Oh, Galvantula sounds good. And I even have other options to choose from now if it doesn't work out. Thanks guys =) @Super Bling: Staraptor is BL, but the rest of those are UU or below.
9   1,235
Started by Nah

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(OU) Almost there...

KH Fan Bixran, Feb 2014: 1. Thanks, I had no idea oblivious blocked taunt 2. Maybe. I've always been iffy with the choice items. 3. Well, since I'm probably gonna be switching often anyway, draco meteor is probably better. Fire blast as well. Well, I guess the read can...
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Started by KH Fan Bixran

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RMT

(OU) Dusknoir of Terror (peaked at 1924 ACRE)

VioletChaos, Sep 2013: Whelp, good for you, using dusknoir in OU, but personally I've found this more useful. [email protected] Drain Punch Ice Punch Thunderpunch Mach Punch 120hp, 136spD, 252atk Adamant Of course, it does require some support, so Dusknoir's probably...
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(OU) Team Help (Mega Venasaur)

Stroker Ace, Oct 2016: What do you think is a good replacement for either Dragonite or Volcarona?
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Started by Stroker Ace

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(poll) Best Pokecommunity battle server player!

Hackode007, Oct 2017: Oops! So no one is winner! There is tie between wolf, shaawn, sam, and mark. But it's ok! I am making new poll!
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(Project) Looking for avid breeders and competitive players for X and Y

SnowpointQuincy, Oct 2013: I've EV trained at least 40 or so pokemon before. I have IV breed many of them. A Dozen or so have notably high IVs. I'll admit that when I IV breed, I use Perfect parent from PokeCheck, so they are garented to have three 31 IVs worst case...
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Challenge

(Rewards) I Challenge You!

JustIChris, Apr 2018: I'm taking on 5 willing trainers (first come, first served) to battle me for the chance to win prize Pokemon. There are 13 prizes up for grabs to go with 13 challenges that involve beating me in themed battles. All of my rewards are IV bred. For...
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Started by JustIChris

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(Spoiler Alert) DLC Speculation

Mobile Tsk, Jun 2020: We have a few weeks to speculate about the Isle of Armor DLC pack and then a few months after that to continue speculating about the Crown Tundra DLC pack. However, while it can be quite hard to speculate regarding the impact of new Pokemon for...
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[3DS Wifi] Double Trouble Team [Doubles Battle]

Neo_Angelo, Jul 2015: The sticky web and rocks is because my Shuckle is actually set up for singles, though, it has Knock off to remove items, that particular shuckle is there to stall rather than anything else. speed isn't really an issue in this team as the lanturns...
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Started by Neo_Angelo

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RMT

[6th] First OU Team

Dark Azelf, Nov 2013: Yo, Ring target is useless as it removes YOUR OWN immunities not the foes btw lol. EDIT: Beaten lol Also consider Defog on Scizor if you are using Volc on the same team, being able to remove hazards is really helpful.
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Started by Retardedly

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RMT

[ADV OU] RMT

Paranormal Zaktivity, Nov 2013: Hey guys, I apologise in advance if I posted in the wrong place or if we're not allowed to do past gen RMTs. I didn't really know where to put this to get advice. Anyway, I've always loved the 3rd gen. It was the first time I really got into...
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[BREEDING]Does a Pokemon need to have perfect IVs?

skyburial, Dec 2014: IV's, in my opinion, can also be the deciding factor on whether certain defensive Pokemon are at all effective. My Assualt Vest Blastoise, for example, relies on a Special Attack IV to do the chip damage that can turn a match for me. 10 points...
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Started by KeepTheLegacy

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Help Me Finish

[Gen 3] OU (Seeking Meta Advice)

Dark Azelf, Sep 2019: Comments in bold.
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RMT

[Gen 3] OU Team

Piloswine, Nov 2017: I don't know what I say, I just want to have my team rated. :3c Gollum (Seviper) (M) @ King's Rock Ability: Shed Skin EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe Impish Nature - Crunch - Haze - Swagger - Toxic
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[gen 3] Whats the average sleep/confusion time?

Saad4206969, Dec 2020: Sleep and confusion both last 2-5 turns in Gen 3. Sleep turns are burnt when you use a move while asleep, and the timer reset is only a mechanic introduced in gen 5(and was removed subsequently) and doesn't apply to gen 3. I.e, if you've burned a...
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Event

[Gen 6] The Battle Factory Tournament

wolf, Jan 2015: Very neat idea. I'm a tad busy but I'll join since this deserves more participants. IGN: Wolf FC: 2380-3449-7837 Timezone: UTC -5 / EST
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Started by Impo

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RMT

[Gen 7] UU

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[Help for] my team-building please

lloebet, Dec 2016: Why do you have a tyranitar set up with special moves but physical evs? If you're going to run focus sash on gengar you might as well give it destiny bond. Maybe pain split on rotom?
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[LC] help pls

Yoshikko, Jan 2015: If it makes my Wailmer's life easier rofl then I will consider this Sree. Pineco is pretty cute also so I approve, ty :) I'll test some out and then I'll let you guys knowwww.
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[Mods please lock] Giratina-O for OU?

KorpiklaaniVodka, Apr 2015: http://assets.diylol.com/hfs/5c8/56c/96f/resized/slowbro-meme-generator-you-slow-bro-7d276f.jpg
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Event

[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

[MTS] Generation VII OU w/ Primal Groudon Tournament (July)

Levea, Jul 2018: In
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Event

[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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Event

[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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Started by 5qwerty

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RMT

[ORAS] OU Need help!!!

PlatinumDude, May 2015: On Goodra, Muddy Water and Earthquake are more reliable ways to hit Heatran than Focus Blast. Sludge Wave or Thunderbolt should be used to hit Fairies and bulky Waters, respectively. Fire Blast is better over Flamethrower, as it has good power while...
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[OU] Abra, Kadabra... Mega Alakazam!

Levea, Dec 2017: if you are having trouble vs. stall i recommend swapping Sylveon for lele with the set: Tapu Lele @ Choice Specs Ability: Psychic Surge EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe Timid Nature IVs: 0 Atk - Psychic - Moonblast - Psyshock...
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Started by Costa

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RMT

[OU] Hey, is Charizard/Tyranitar still a thing?

HeroLinik, Aug 2017: This team, I've been using for quite a while after discovering how destructive Charizard/Tyranitar teams can be, in that they can cover for each other's checks and possibly support other members of the team. I'm in the process of breeding this same...
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Started by HeroLinik

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[OU] Rate My Team?

PlatinumDude, Sep 2015: 1. Swords Dance Talonflame is effective at forcing switches to give it an easier time to set up Swords Dance and it has priority recovery in Roost (which is affected by Gale Wings like Brave Bird). U-turn is better left on Choice Band Talonflame,...
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RMT

[RMT] XY Singles Rating

PlatinumDude, Apr 2014: Other than hitting Togekiss, Poison Jab is useless on Garchomp. Non-Togekiss Fairies are already hit hard enough by Earthquake. Instead, Stone Edge is important for Togekiss and other Fliers, while Fire Fang hits Skarmory, Ferrothorn and Scizor...
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Event

[RTM] Color Random Battle Showdown (May) - Won by FireSnow!

FireSnow, May 2018: Thanks Chase!
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Event

[RTM] Emerald Battle Factory (June) - Won by Castform

Levea, Jun 2018: Congratulations to Castform for winning the Emerald Battle Factory tournament.
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Started by Levea

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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...
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Event

[RTM] Hoenn Random Battle Showdown (April)

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Sirfetch’d, May 2018: I'm going to close this tournament. I appreciate everyone who joined but unfortunately the majority of the battles were not done and I'd rather not have a finals based on activity wins. I'll try to make my next one a bit more timezone friendly when...
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Started by Sirfetch’d

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[SM OU] Early Gems?

PlatinumDude, Nov 2016: A Pokemon I'm very intrigued by is Golisopod. While its Emergency Exit ability is a double-edged sword in that it switches out Golisopod automatically if its HP reaches 50% before it attacks, it has excellent bulk and packs a lot of priority moves...
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Started by Syndrome

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Daily

[SPOILERS] Summarise competitive potential of Sun/Moon Pokemon!

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PlatinumDude, Apr 2017: Xurkitree was already done by Nah. Anyway, I'll take Magearna: Magearna's sports an excellent defensive typing and good bulk of 80/115/115, allowing it to tank hits from Pokemon such as Tapu Lele and Latios. This also leaves it with only two...
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[SwSh] Does Excadrill with choice scarf outspeeds Timid Dragapult?

gimmepie, Dec 2019: Yeah, most likely it was an Excadrill with Sand Rush since Timid Dragapult outspeeds most Scarfers.
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Started by Okamoto

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[SwSh] Dubwool using cotton guard more than 2 times

UlrickVGCMasters, Jan 2020: Who is Tokyodrift and how can I get a cool customized pokemon signature like that
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Started by Okamoto

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RMT

[Team Help]

srinator, Jun 2014: Uh since no one said this before, since this is a doubles battle you need to explore some creative options to like discharge rod or surf drain. There are many techniques people use during doubles battle to take advantage of the format, like use beat...
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Started by Ab$ol

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RMT

[Team Help] Need help on new VGC '16 team.

MeowPlaysPokemon, Dec 2015: I find it funny how I built this team around Amoonguss and Trick Room and have since eliminated both of those things, replacing Amoonguss with Rotom and abandoning TR in favor of simple rain.
15   4,748
Started by MeowPlaysPokemon

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RMT

[UU] Penguins, Turtles, and Rocks.

Murt93, Sep 2013: the guy's have given you all the help you need but I said I'd throw a spanner in the works myself :P your team seems awfully..... bulky & susceptible to offensive suicune and crocune to a lesser extent excl. empoleon but once suicune has a few...
8   1,485
Started by Fading Tree

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RMT

{Wifi} Facade Team (lots of fun)

PlatinumDude, Jun 2015: 1. Fling is a one-time use attack, making it very inconsistent. What if you don't hit a Ghost with it? Sure, it's fun to burn/poison whatever you hit, but it's not worth giving up the chance to hit Ghost Pokemon the rest of the time. Without Crunch,...
15   2,031
Started by Neo_Angelo

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RMT

>.< Any Tips for a strong pokemon team?

PlatinumDude, Apr 2015: Actually, these 44 Attack EVs serve a crucial purpose: they allow Greninja to OHKO Assault Vest Azumarill with Gunk Shot (Gunk Shot is a physical attack in case you're wondering).
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Started by Emperdragzard

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RMT

<3 Chansey Team

Tarzant, Feb 2017: Hey guys and gals :D. I have a fun and team I've been testing for about 3 weeks. I Think I have almost found the final variant of the team. And, If you didn't know, Chansey is my Bae <3. I've been loving Chansey since VGC 2015 and I have used...
0   1,017
Started by Tarzant

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RMT

"Bulky Offensive"

MarioManH, Oct 2013: Thanks for the feedback! I will take this into serious consideration. EDIT: And the Bulletproof on Gogoat was a complete Typo. It was left on from a Chesnaught build I put on my team prior to changing it. Reason why I did not put Dark Pulse...
3   3,157
Started by MarioManH

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Article

"Hax" and luck in Pokémon Battling

ddrox13, May 2016: Thanks! I already did a couple of competitive Pokemon analyses that no one seemed to notice (tear), and I'm working on something TCG related for the Eevee collaboration and the next one like it. I'm also thinking of writing a report on MA Regionals...
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