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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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Battle Server Support

SawkTheWarrior, Aug 2020: Thanks!!
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Featured

The NEW Showdown Alt thread

Arcaneum, Jan 2021: Invictus Isawa Rabinov Rabinova PC Rabinov Arcaneum
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Rules

Events & Groups Approval

wolf, Apr 2020: We allow them. :)
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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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Event

Fortune Championship

gimmepie, Sep 2021: What's this about Nitro being over?
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Battle Server Support

(20 pages)
Selenagobella, Aug 2020: Thank you very much for writing such an interesting article on this topic. This has really made me think and I hope to read more.
477   248,692
Started by wolf

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Moveset Help & Other Questions

(93 pages)
Zeffy, Mar 2015: We have a new thread! http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=346004
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Started by wolf

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Chit-Chat

Welcome to the Strategies & Movesets forum for Sun & Moon!

(58 pages)
Nah, Dec 2016: so when're gren and genesect getting re-banned muk is still insufferable in OU
1,432   103,619
Started by wolf

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Group

Prism League Discussion (Previously "Our own Pokemon X/Y League")

Poll (84 pages)
The Prism League, May 2015: Alright, the new thread is up: http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=349127
2,083   74,699
Started by AdamEternal

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Team-Building Workshop

(17 pages)
PlatinumDude, Jul 2017: What tier are you playing at? Smogon OU? Battle Spot? VGC? What are your team's moves? Golisopod is a rather priority-happy Pokemon, meaning that Tapu Lele can easily stop it in its tracks. Its Emergency Exit ability can be a hindrance, despite...
416   68,718
Started by Anti

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Group

Challenge the Prism League!

(52 pages)
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...
1,280   67,626
Started by The Prism League

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Moveset Help & Other Questions (FAQ in first post)

(25 pages)
wolf, Mar 2017: Here you go then.
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Started by Zeffy

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Quick Battle Requests

(11 pages)
-Nonsense-, Jun 2017: Looking for a 6 v 6 battle in Gen 7 at Lv. 50. We can use anything in this battle if someone accepts. Warning: I'm not really good. Send a message if you want to.
270   56,307
Started by wolf

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Battle Replays, Logs & Videos

(26 pages)
Wüfzhéévk, Feb 2017: https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7anythinggoes-538827618 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7anythinggoes-537134126 Hello!, well In both I made a great sweep!! (In the second one the pokemon fainted at the end, but at least it killed...
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Counter that Pokemon! (READ THE FREAKING FIRST POST)

(21 pages)
FennekMaster, Aug 2015: Goodra @ Assault Vest Ability: Sap Sipper EVs: 240 HP / 252 SpA / 16 Spe Modest Nature - Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse - Fire Blast - Sludge Bomb/ Thunderbolt - Earthquake/ Muddy Water +2 252 SpA Mega Houndoom Dark Pulse vs. 240 HP / 0 SpD...
507   47,812
Started by Nah

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Counter that Pokémon

(27 pages)
Zeffy, Jun 2014: http://www.pkparaiso.com/imagenes/xy/sprites/animados/aegislash-2.gif Aegislash @ Leftovers Ability: Stance Change EVs: 244 HP / 12 Def / 252 SAtk Quiet Nature - Shadow Ball - King's Shield - Sacred Sword - Iron Head
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Started by Jin Of The Gale

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ORAS OU Threat list

(2 pages)
srinator, Jun 2015: this is really good, thanks man! great job. added that in, will add in sprites to the what to use section and probably remove the names idk, visual cue is much better imo.
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Counter that Pokémon! SM v.2

(13 pages)
ImLethe, Nov 2017: Graveler-Alola @ Choice Band Ability: Galvanize EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD Adamant Nature - Earthquake - Return - Stone Edge - Superpower Graveler is at best 3HKOd by bug bite and OHKOs back with Return. (switching in on +2...
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Started by Sirfetch’d

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Anti's Pokémon Emerald Battle Frontier Thread

Anti, Jul 2015: you would bump this the trickband one is extremely specialized for the tower, and while a different trickband set can be effective, i don't remember it being very good lol. the 4 atks one would be decent, but alakazam can tailor its moveset...
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Started by Anti

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pokemon glazed team

jackismyname, Jun 2016: that cool they both flying/dragon
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Started by Deltoren

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Event

ORAS OU Team Building Competition (Go vote!)

(4 pages)
Zeffy, Jun 2015: Sorry for the really delayed results everyone, but a quick tally of the results shows that Anti has won! (As if it wasn't obvious enough, that core was pretty much made by him!) Anyway, the next round probably wouldn't come until after the...
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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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PCL

Clan Signups & Waiting List

(8 pages)
Hanaaa, Apr 2015: This sounds pretty cool, I'm in ! PS Username : Anna Valkyria Time Zone : (UTC+01:00) Bruxelles, Copenhague, Madrid, Paris Battling skill level : Veteran
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Started by wolf

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In-Game Team Help

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wolf, Dec 2013: We have this cool place for in-game team help over here now. B) Feel free to repost your teams there. Any simple questions related to team building should be directed towards BC's Q&A thread.
240   20,718
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PC Battle Server Alts

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Starry Windy, Jan 2014: awolffromspace Altairis Unconditionally Aslan Squirrel Castform ExtremeGamer Twilight Sky Aura Blackquill JNathan
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Started by wolf

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PC Battle Server Alts

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punkysaur, Jul 2015: wolf (wolf, sαmus αrαn) Jin Of The Gale (Jin Of The Gale, The Lion Heart) Sector (Milena Kunis) Axeliira (Axeliira, Lorianne, Denny Hamlin, Skipper, Kyle Larson, Martin Truex Jr.) Twihiki_Amias (Twihiki_Amias; YamiNoBlade) Castform (Michonne,...
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Reforming The Prism League

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Polar Spectrum, Mar 2017: So that brings our tally now to -
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Started by Polar Spectrum

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Community Random Battle

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Chemist Wooper, Oct 2016: Can I please get wooper or quagsire? Please I beg! (ONE WITH toxic,scald,earthquake, and recover
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Started by wolf

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Battle Server Room Requests & Guidelines

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Zeffy, May 2015: Hey there! We're currently discussing changes to the current room requesting policies and as such we've decided to close room requests until further notice. This means that all pending request are denied temporarily until we've finished our...
120   15,209
Started by seeker

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Mega Salamence banned from OU

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skyburial, Dec 2014: Were I to choose a first poke for the Bug/Dragon typing, it would be Yanmega, for a few reasons. First and foremost, Mega Yanmega is just fun to say, and ridiculously meme-able, which would result in creative nicknames. In my opinion, this is...
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Daily

Alolan Mix-Up: Submit a movepool for Alolan Butterfree!

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gimmepie, Jun 2017: Option two it is! Look forward to seeing the article in the future.
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Avalugg: Good or not?

Brane, Dec 2013: I'd agree here. Mamoswine is more of a counter to a lot of offensive threats because of the movepool it has, and it's typing. And it can also be used to set up rocks before it puts in a big hit. The other advantage it has is Thick Fat. The...
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Event

Summer Glory Festival [Serebii vs PokéCommunity]

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Kevin Garrett, Aug 2017: DecisionAfter a month of competition, the Summer Glory Festival is coming to a close. With both communities each having notched six victories, no clear winner could be determined. In lieu of a sudden death tiebreaker, both sides have agreed to a...
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Why is pokemon so unbalanced?

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Firebreathing Ice Cube, Dec 2014: I think Smogon does its best in making the game more balanced and fair by ranking Pokemon by their usage stats rather than raw power. I've been watching and playing the competitive scene for a while now, and while I'm not that good of a player, I...
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Started by Calfuso

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Which pokemon is the best physical wall?

Rapture11, Mar 2014: Oh, at first I thought Guts raised attack to 1.5 times when below 1/3 health or something like that but I checked and I'm wrong, it raises when it has a status.
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Counter that Pokémon!

(7 pages)
Cid, Jul 2019: Mantine @ Leftovers Ability: Water Absorb EVs: 252 HP / 36 Def / 220 SpD Calm Nature - Roost - Scald - Air Slash - Toxic
168   13,449
Started by Sirfetch’d

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RMT

ninja pokemon?

PandaShogun, Jan 2014: Thanks Slayr once again!! :D I am torn between infernape and zoroark-- because I am most likely not going to play competitively (at least hardcore competitively) and will probably be playing competitively locally. Most of my friends are like the...
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Daily

Aaron Takes on Showdown

(2 pages)
Dark Azelf, Oct 2020: Tyranitar @ Leftovers Ability: Sand Stream EVs: 252 HP / 52 Atk / 176 SpA / 28 Spe Quiet Nature - Substitute - Focus Punch - Dark Pulse - Flamethrower / Ice Beam / Thundebolt Yeah i went old school. Use it. ;)
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Started by Arcaneum

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PCL

PokCommunity League Signups

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wolf, Oct 2016: Hello all, PCL will be closed until the release of Sun & Moon. For the past 2-3 months we haven't had enough users that fit our requirements to support 4 clans of 4. I've thought about hosting an experimental mentor program once I'm a little more...
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Started by wolf

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Daily

Make-a-Mega Returns: Vote on stats for Mega Beartic!

Poll (3 pages)
gimmepie, Aug 2017: Option two wins! Keep an eye open for the article.
67   13,092
Started by gimmepie

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If you could give Flareon a good moveset

(2 pages)
Shrew, Jul 2013: "Saving" Flareon doesn't mean it has to outclass Arcanine, Darmanitan, Infernape, and other physical fire types. Even something like Entei is RU (aka, not that strong), yet most players are content with it. "Saving" Flareon would just be giving it a...
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Ideas & Feedback for BTB & Battle Server

(4 pages)
Zeffy, Jan 2017: I wanted to bump this thread to talk about the state of BTB in general in contrast to a year ago. Specifically, I'd like to address that nothing substantial has changed. This doesn't mean that it's a bad thing, obviously, but the forum seems to have...
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Started by wolf

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PCL

Black Magic

Poll (3 pages)
Nah, Jul 2015: Week 7 is now up: http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=352215 This is the last week before the PCL playoffs. IIRC we had the 2nd highest point total before last week where we kinda took a beating (including myself ;-; ), so hopefully...
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Started by Nah

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RMT

Novelty Eeveelution Baton Pass

Azire, Jan 2014: As far I know Jolteon is the only Eeveelution to boost Speed. That will be the only thing unboosted in this team if it doesn't boost. I may also get outsped. I put a STAB move on everything to avoid Taunt and play off the opponents weaknesses. With...
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Started by Azire

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PCL

PCL Hunger Games - Won by Majestic Milotics

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Sirfetch’d, Feb 2016: Thanks to everyone who competed in this! I have updated the OP with the final results. Any round two matches that did not get completed, I did a coin flip decision on them with two point deductions for any incomplete match, just as in round one. I...
57   12,227
Started by Sirfetch’d

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Guidelines & Resources

wolf, Jul 2014: Quick Links Guidelines Standard Battle Rules RMTs Events & Groups ResourcesGuidelines & ResourcesPlease contact wolf if you have any questions or feedback. guidelinesGuidelines Thread categories : discussions, polls, etc.; : Rate My Team...
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Started by wolf

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Need help with my Pokémon Team

Gavoca, Jul 2020: maybe replace grimsnarl's dazzling gleam with spirit break
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Started by Xaldrov

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Psychic or psyshock?

Atwilko, Mar 2014: considering there are alot of assualt vests these days psyshock could be considered better but i generally prefer psychic on something thats going to stay in for a longer time and psyshock for full on attackers
13   12,116
Started by Sopheria

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Latest OU Suspect Test: Mega Metagross (voting results are in)

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Void., Mar 2015: tbh if you take a look at the voting thread, many of those who voted 'do not ban' were those who got voting reqs with gxes in the 70s, and if you tally the votes of those who had gxes over 80 such as myself, you'd probably be looking at a much...
88   12,020
Started by Nah

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Salamence Rant: How NOT to use Salamence in OU

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KorpiklaaniVodka, Feb 2015: Removed references to the whole Salamence and Fairies thing. I guess you won this argument. I don't want this thread to become mukty, and I'll concede. I never studied logic in school. As for leader peaks with Mence, it was something around...
30   11,956
Started by KorpiklaaniVodka

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Article

Competitive Concepts: Terrain

We’ve discussed weather, now let’s look at how terrain is shaping competitive Pokémon metagames.
Mobile Tsk, Sep 2020: Thanks for double checking me there - it is really fascinating to see the way that the list of moves and usable strategies has changed over time. The one thing that I neglected to mention in my previous post was the new possibilities granted to...
3   11,833
Started by gimmepie

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RMT

something something diancie

Nah, Jan 2016: So I'm running Knock Off and Taunt on Serp now in place of HP Ground and Giga Drain, and have replaced Diggersby and Black Kyurem with defensive Lando-T and DD Haxorus. It doesn't seem too bad so far, but I dunno if it's really significantly better...
5   11,627
Started by Nah

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Battle Server Room Requests & Guidelines

(2 pages)
AR 26, Nov 2017: Room Name : League of Champs Room Purpose: A room for offtopic discussions and different type of challenges and tournaments. Your Pokemon Showdown name(Room Owner): AR 26 Pls make this room as it is going to inspire and spread PC..
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Started by wolf

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RMT

Team Built Around Mega Gardevoir

Zaroas, Nov 2013: Honestly, it depends on the rest of the team. First of all, you can take out Typhlosion - It's simply outclassed by almost everything RU and up. Victini and Chandelure could work in OU but I think Volcarona and Talonflame are your best bets here. ...
5   11,426
Started by iMareth

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Event

PC VGC Showdown

Ranko, Oct 2020: GGs everyone!! I had a lot of fun!
13   11,338
Started by gimmepie
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