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My first 6th Gen Team.

Dark Azelf, Oct 2013: Shadow Tag Chandelure doesnt exist and never has. Its hidden ability was changed to Infiltrator and is as thus illegal. Something to consider on Greninja is Spikes over Extrasensory as you have Chandelure to block spin. Heracross also...
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OU Team For X & Y

TheCrystalFlaaffy, Oct 2013: I have yet to actually make the team so I'll take it all in consideration when I do and make adjustments when needed. Thank you everyone for your time reviewing my team :)
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"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...
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Started by MarioManH

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X and Y competitive team?

PlatinumDude, Oct 2013: If you're using a Sassy nature on Tyranitar, use Fire Blast instead of Dark Pulse, so that it can hit opposing Ferrothorn hard. Otherwise, use Careful + Crunch.
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Back into the Pokemon scene and would like help!

Kazaime, Oct 2013: thanks for the help guys esp you yuuto that really helped me :)
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Need some Help making a competitive pokemon team.

Gallin, Oct 2013: Ty for the ideas, Would'nt specs Hydregeon be better than specs goodra though? Also, does Goodra learn any recovery moves via breeding? (apart from rest)
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Gen 6 OU Team

Nolafus, Oct 2013: @ PlatinumDude Okay, I switched the Rotom-W set and I found it working really well, so I'll change that. However, when I tried out the replacement pokemon for Scizor, I found that I missed it. Scolipede's STABs don't have a wide coverage range and...
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Obligatory Bird Pokemon Team

Ársa, Oct 2013: With Gale Wings on Talonflame, you really only need enough speed EV's to outspeed what you'll be using Flare Blitz against. Jirachi is the main one that stands out, not sure what spread you'll need though. I'd pump the rest into HP to remedy the...
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Started by Shizzable

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Pokemon X/Y OU Team

Draven1234, Oct 2013: Yeah that makes sense. I'll probably play around with it a bit to test it and choose which one I like better. Also, correct me if I'm wrong but, does an Item Clause exist where all items must be different/unique? My understanding was that their was,...
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Started by Draven1234

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Getting back into Pokemon... Team help?

PlatinumDude, Oct 2013: Gyarados can helps with Ground weakness, as you mentioned if you don't want to use Wash Rotom. Lapras, despite its wide move pool, isn't cut for standard. Its offensive stats are only average and its defensive typing is the same as Walrein's, which...
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Started by Aerographic

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OU Team

PlatinumDude, Oct 2013: Vivillon is essentially a worse Volcarona, IMO. It also has too much to do, and it's very frail. Compound Eyes Hurricane is one of its best niches and you're not really using it. I'd say that Galvantula is the better Compound Eyes abuser because it...
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Started by TrainerNico

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First competetive team

pokecole, Oct 2013: I like your team a lot overall because of the way everything has nice synchrony. Ferrothorn is about your only counter to a greninja protean set (bar HP fire sets), so you may want to look into that. I think your team looks pretty good overall if...
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Started by Megan

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Looking to round off my team, opinions needed

ZeroOption, Oct 2013: As soon as I read this I just thought; WOW. Thank you for the advice you've helped me so much. Will take a little work to get everything put together with items and natures and such, not too familiar with how to get the right natures but i'm sure...
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Started by ZeroOption

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Prototype build

PlatinumDude, Oct 2013: Consider using a Modest nature with Goodra with 252 HP/4 Def/252 SAtk. While you do lose physical bulk, it gives Goodra more offensive power. I think using a Timid nature is better for Gardevoir. 80 Speed isn't the best but it lets it outspeed as...
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Started by Trekiguy

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Beginning Team - need help

xRangii, Oct 2013: Sucks that Spiritomb lost his main gimmick but even if it's weak to Fairy, there isn't a wide range of moves to use against him to do serious harm. Moonblast and Dazzling Gleam are the most threatening as of now, with Moonblast having a chance of...
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First ever Build/Prototype.

PlatinumDude, Oct 2013: Not yet. Wait till Poke Transfer. For now, change Metagross' EV spread to the one I suggested.
3   914
Started by Sinjuda

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First Gen 6 team

PlatinumDude, Oct 2013: Heh forgot about that, thanks. The weather nerf kinda made it more useful.
3   1,057
Started by Pacifist

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gen VI team idea

bizebest, Oct 2013: Thanks for your help. I DID mean "Reflect" and "Dazzling Gleam" on Espeon^^' Timid, definitely. Hax will be Jolly Lucario will be Adamant (I need to Sketch Cruch and Bullet Punch on a Smeargle... any ideas?) Vap is Bold
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Started by bizebest

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Team Pointers

danny8288, Oct 2013: Thanks for the input, I'm going to start breeding for my team now. :D
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WiFi Team - Cut a member for MegaAggron

PlatinumDude, Oct 2013: Hyper-offensive Aggron is good, but not great, IMO. Mega Aggron's main job is to check physical threats, as seen by this set down here. In the last slot, you have the option of forcing out non-Fairies with Dragon Tail or Earthquake as extra...
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Started by SnowpointQuincy

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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. ...
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Started by iMareth

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Looking for help with my Pokemon Competitive team!

ElfinHilon10, Nov 2013: UPDATE: I'm looking into these pokemon for my team nature. Can you help recommend EV's, held items, and ability? Scizor, Kangaskhan, Absol/Umbreon (not sure which), Gliscor, Mamoswine, Togekiss. I'm thinking Kanga, Scizor, Togekiss and...
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[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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Planned Wifi Team

Boilurn, Nov 2013: If this is Gen. 5, it's also worth noting that five out of six Pokemon you have are in the OU tier. The only one that isn't is Blaziken, as he is banned from OU for some reason. Infernape is a very similar alternative if you want a Pokemon with a...
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Started by Nineray

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Rate my FIRST X/Y compeatative team

Etherion, Nov 2013: The Drisheen Region intro body here welcome A place of place beauty and serenity, laughter and music come together, wrapped up in myths and legends, and sprinkled with unparalleled and the genuine warmth. A place described as a land...
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Started by Etherion

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Rate my sister's X/Y team (around Mega Gardevoir and Sylveon)

Boilurn, Nov 2013: As Gardevior and Sylveon share the Fairy typing, they both have a weakness to Poison, which no other Pokemon resists either. You don't have to centralize your team on these two Pokemon. I suggest you increase the variety of your typings, because it...
2   2,657
Started by Etherion

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6th Pokemon for my lineup?

emeril322, Nov 2013: Would it be logical/worthwhile to run both Sylveon AND Mega Gardevoir?
20   2,118
Started by emeril322

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Two Many Sweepers

PlatinumDude, Nov 2013: No need to say characteristics here. And there's no point in saying the types of the moves when we already know what they are. There's no point in running Mega Garchomp if Tyranitar or Hippowdon aren't around to provide it with sandstorm support....
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Started by GeckoPutt

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Rate my Zoroark based X/Y team

Batty, Nov 2013: I suggest replacing Toxic with an attack move on Chesnaught. I prefer a non-mixed Zoroark, but if you're fixed on being mixed then I suggest changing to a Lonely or Naughty nature and giving half your SpAtk EVs to Atk. I sort of second what...
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Started by Etherion

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Help build team?

Orocket, Nov 2013: Alright thank you! I was really just throwing in random special attacks on gengar to cover a lot of types and wasn't really thinking it through lol.
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In Soulsilver, how to complete this non-legendary party for PvE AND PvP?

Mozaic, Nov 2013: I want a complete Pokémon team. I have a Vileplume (Brave), a Crobat (Bashful), a Typhlosion (Brave), an Ampharos (Modest) and a Lapras (Quirky). What Pokémon could I add to this team? Any Pokémon I should switch out? And what moves should I teach...
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Started by Mozaic

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Suggestions for my XY poketeam

PlatinumDude, Nov 2013: Tyranitar isn't worth bothering on the team. All your Pokemon besides Tyranitar don't benefit from sandstorm at all. Only use Tyranitar when you know that most of your team members can benefit from Sand Stream. Pokemon that work well with Wish...
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Started by iiKontaii

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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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Started by 3alexbalex

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3 Man Team Advice?

PlatinumDude, Nov 2013: Mega Gengar should make the most out of its new Shadow Tag ability. It shouldn't just hammer at walls with offensive moves alone because there's a risk it can be crippled by status. All-out offense is still viable in itself, tough Also remember that...
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Started by RussianBoss

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My first competitive team

Revival, Nov 2013: Hm. I really don't fancy making half of my team weak to fire, so meh, I guess I'll just try different Stealth Rock users myself and see what works the best for my team. Alright. I think I'll rather stick with Flamethrower then. I don't trust...
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Started by Revival

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First Competitive Team (X/Y)

Frazzevous, Nov 2013: Oops, forgot to mention that yeah, I'm using Charizard Y. Oh, the the spread of the defense stats? I was thinking that it would somehow help her withstand some (powerful) attacks. But I guess they're really pointless? All right. Will do!
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Started by Frazzevous

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my first team(X and Y)

PlatinumDude, Nov 2013: No wild Pokemon hold Leftovers. One can be found in Route 12.
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Started by llysender

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Mono-Dark

PlatinumDude, Nov 2013: Moxie, which boosts Attack upon KOing an opponent, is preferred because it makes up for Mightyena's average Attack. You can get a Moxie Mightyena from the Friend Safari.
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Started by Thief

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My 1st Team (X/Y)

PlatinumDude, Nov 2013: Building on to Wolfare's suggestion, Aegislash shouldn't use Speed EVs unless it's using Autotomize. It will want to take a hit in Shield Forme before turning into Blade Forme to attack. For your Aegislash set, use 252 HP/252 Atk/4 Def. If you still...
2   1,034
Started by HeNRiQueZ1M

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Pokemon [X-Y] Competitive Team Help

bitbybyte, Nov 2013: Alright thanks for the info! I'll be sure to give you credit for my team and I'm incredibly grateful! Thanks again!
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Started by bitbybyte

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Trick Room Team

Boilurn, Nov 2013: Mega Mawile is probably the better, now that it packs a Flying and Fairy-type resistance to improve defensive synergy. However, there won't be much of a difference in terms of STAB coverage, as Fire-types resist both Steel/Fairy as well as...
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Dual Steel One Houndoom [XY Pre-Bank] [OU]

Fading Tree, Nov 2013: @Wolf. I do like the RestoChesto =] Right now I'm debating between Special Def like before or Physical DEF. Since Gliscor is Toxic Stall. Do the Will-O-Wisp and Toxic contradict one another? I also did want to use VoltSwitch on my Rotom but I was...
2   1,106
Started by Fading Tree

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A competitive team?

squirtle squirrels, Nov 2013: Thanks for the advice! I really want to keep raichu though because its actually a very strong pokemon it seems. I had it sweep most of a team where as the rest of my team could hardly beat even 1 of my opponents pokemon. However if it is really...
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Started by squirtle squirrels

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Competitive Team

Boilurn, Nov 2013: Firstly, welcome to the forum. Secondly, here's my review of your team. Overall, it looks like quite a solid team already, although other options you may choose for your team are Tyranitar or Rotom-H. Both these Pokemon have a unique set of...
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Started by Joe2566

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X and Y team

psychomew2, Nov 2013: Seeing as this team doesn't rely as much on hazards as others do, I don't think having a spin blocker is that important for me. The higher attack would be nice, but I do have enough pokemon capable of punching holes in the other team already, so i...
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Started by psychomew2

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Competitive Team 6th slot adivce

zygardian harbinger, Nov 2013: PlatinumDude is right. A Fighting- or Fairy- type should really be added to cover up the weakness. A good Fighting-type might be Toxicroak. Although, as a Fighting- and Poison-type, it has 3 weaknesses- Flying, Ground, and Psychic- it also has many...
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Started by purplegengar

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My first competitive team EVER

Justintyler22, Nov 2013: I think that I will go with Rotom-w Thank you guys alot! and Im going to try to have success with arcanine just becuase hes my favorite pokemon and then if there isnt much success for him then ill use Blaziken. I have already considered that. ...
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Started by Justintyler22

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Whats wrong with my team???

PlatinumDude, Nov 2013: Building on to Opitatertot's rate: Why Crunch on Garchomp? Neutral STAB Outrage still hits harder than a 2x unSTABed Crunch. In that slot, it should go to Fire Fang (to hit the Steels that would have an easy time taking Earthquake, like...
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Started by shayellis

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Need Help With X/Y Teams

Dark Azelf, Nov 2013: Defog is always an option with Talonflame if you're only using SR as it removes hazards from both side as im sure you know and cant be blocked.
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Started by Managrimm

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Competitive team

Arca09, Nov 2013: I see... Thank you platinum! Very helpful tips, I'll keep them in mind when I revise my team!
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