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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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Started by Mecha-Scrafty

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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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Started by ddrox13

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jusTwo:My greatest team

PlatinumDude, Dec 2015: I get that Iron Tail lets Mewtwo X hit Fairies, but it doesn't have much of a use outside of that. Though Mewtwo X's Attack is rather massive, it needs investment in that area to hit harder: 112 Atk/144 Def/252 Spe is enough to let it survive a +2...
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[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.
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Anti-Darkrai Team For You

PlatinumDude, Dec 2015: Double-checked, and you're right. Now I have a rough idea on what format the OP is doing: singles. The Pokemon you have on the team can be easily crushed by the overwhelming power of the vast majority of Uber Pokemon. Building a team solely to...
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Started by Grumpy Gray

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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...
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Started by Nah

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Rate my Team OU

gimmepie, Jan 2016: Heatran really doesn't have much need for Ancient Power I'd say, there's not much that it doesn't hit hard already that are weak to Ancient Power. You'd be better off running Taunt or Substitute or even Stealth Rock to free up space on Lando. I also...
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Started by FennekMaster

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VGC 16

Sayuri, Jan 2016: First off, I agree with changing Cresselia's Energy Ball. I'd change the whole set, honestly. I currently am running: although you should probably replace TR with Gravity on your team. Xerneas's EVs need to be messed with a little. I think...
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Started by WingedDragon

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VGC '16 TailRoom Team

Sayuri, Jan 2016: I posted a VGC '16 team a while back, but I've since sacked that one. This is a new team that I'm liking, but looking for improvements on (not in any specific areas, I more just want feedback on how you guys think it will hold up in this meta). ...
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Started by Sayuri

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Rate my OU HyperOffense team

PlatinumDude, Jan 2016: Psychic hits Mega Venusaur supereffectively, as it walls Manaphy without it. That being said, either Therian Landorus or Garchomp should be used over Gyarados or Manaphy, since the latter two stack weaknesses. I'd rather use Garchomp over...
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Started by SlamJamin

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12 OUs, where to put them?

PlatinumDude, Jan 2016: First off, what purpose do any of your EV spreads serve? Team A: Mega Altaria's EV spread should be 248 HP/168 SAtk/92 Spe, which is enough to outspeed Jolly Azumarill. Swords Dance Gliscor should be specially defensive to better take on...
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Started by LinearAxel

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Perfecting relicanth

LexAnarchy, Jan 2016: Oh dear, there are a lot of options for Relicanth. If you go with the Rockhead ability, I would agree with Nolafus, Choice Banded Head Smash is really powerful and you can even take a few hits with max HP. This is probably the most valuable set in...
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Started by billyjoseph

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Good competitive team?

PlatinumDude, Jan 2016: To add to what Nah said, I'll reiterate that despite its frailty, Gengar can act as a fast utility Pokemon, as it has a good defensive typing and Levitate to completely negate one of its weaknesses. Refer to the Hex set I posted. If you really...
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Started by GlitchyShadowZ

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Any advice on my team?

Rafimah, Jan 2016: I added Hitmontop to replace Staraptor, and its a big improvement. I'll work on Rotom next.
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Started by Rafimah

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The Killswitch

Careful, Jan 2016: Bumping this thread, I've been really busy but now I'm finally back in business. I agree, if I can't finish a certain Pokemon off I tend to get worn down, and pretty quickly. I guess you're right, there is no main point to this team, it's more of an...
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Started by Careful

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RU vs OU kinda team

PlatinumDude, Jan 2016: Tyrantrum's Speed is mediocre. Dragon Dance is the superior setup move over Hone Claws to fix said Speed. Head Smash does a ton of damage to Fairy Pokemon anyway, so Iron Tail isn't necessary. In fact, a neutral STAB Head Smash does more than a 2x...
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Started by PedoPete

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Gimmick Mew

wolf, Jan 2016: I suggest Gyro Ball > SR on Ferro and SR > Sub on Chomp. At least that gives you another emergency check for Mega Gardevoir. edit: You could also try Protect > SR and Leftovers on Ferro and abuse Leech Seed damage. TWave cripples Gardevoir anyway so...
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Started by Mobile Tsk

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OU Team

wolf, Jan 2016: Agreeing with the others that sand + Excadrill would be helpful. Try testing Tyranitar instead of Hippowdon/Cradily. Hippo is a momentum killer and not particularly suitable for a team like this. Tyranitar @ Smooth Rock Ability: Sand Stream...
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Started by EclipseNoctowl

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My Team for VGC 2016

Worldslayer608, Jan 2016: I processed the suggested changes and ran a few games. I am thinking I should just ditch Thundurus, as I have not really brought him in and I am not really liking the Scarf on Smeargle. I will give it another day or two, so I am not making cuts...
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Started by Worldslayer608

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OU Hyper-Offensive Team (Starring Whimsicott)

gimmepie, Feb 2016: I don't have much advice really, but I will say you're misunderstanding how Psyshock works. It might inflict damage according to your opponents defence stat but your offensive power is still calculated from your Special Attack, so it's still...
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Started by FennekMaster

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a double team with VCG2016 format

RawrMonkey, Feb 2016: I'll just add on to what PlatinumDude mentioned. Draco Meteor > Dragon Pulse: Draco Meteor, for the most part, has always been the dragon move of choice despite the special attack drop. Dragon Pulse just doesn't have enough power, especially if...
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Started by Mosbyyy

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Strategics pokemon

Wavybone, Feb 2016: If you want to keep Chandelure Modest you should just make it an all out sp. attacker. Give it a Life Orb or Specs depending on your the last move slot. -Shadow Ball -Heat Wave/Flamethrower -Energy Ball -Trick/Momento A Quiet Nature also...
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Started by Skyxyd

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need help refining team

punkysaur, Feb 2016: The first problem I notice is that this team lacks hazard stacking minus spikes.Also you dont have a way to remove hazards on ur side of the field.This is of critical imp. in competetive pokemon.(for non-competetive almost anything is fine) You...
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Started by Piffshaven

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VGC 16

WingedDragon, Feb 2016: IMO for staying power you have Amoongus run with Giga Drain, spore, Sitrus berry. Extra Calculations maybe need to be considered for a Harsh Sun Flamethrower from Groudon unless it gets OHKOed anyway then it wouldnt matter. You way also want to...
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Started by PlatinumDude

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First ever RMT

PlatinumDude, Feb 2016: Wigglytuff is a bad Pokemon mainly because of its mediocre stats overall, despite its high HP, which is let down by paper-thin defenses. Sylveon outclasses it in the Choice Specs Fairy role: -Hyper Voice -Psyshock -Hidden Power...
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Started by Shiny

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Kanto Classic Team

Ceratops, Feb 2016: Updated and added to the team trying to be as open on moves, while still having at least one STAB.
2   2,408
Started by Ceratops

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Please rate my odd team setup :3 (Pokemon X)

AkioMoto, Feb 2016: Hm I see I'll do research into OU and go from there thank you I think I know where to start now
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Started by AkioMoto

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yet another team

punkysaur, Feb 2016: Rock polish mega diancie seems a big threat to ur team.Cause its seen a lot as of late and once it sets up it pretty much 6-0's ur team if lando is weakened. 252 SpA Mega Diancie Moonblast vs. 72 HP / 8 SpD Landorus-T: 216-255 (64 - 75.6%) --...
9   3,149
Started by KorpiklaaniVodka

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Rate My Team!

PlatinumDude, Mar 2016: This is more of a moveset help thread than a team thread, IMO, as you're asking for help on more than 6 Pokemon. Also, you absolutely need EVs and natures. As I already mentioned in your last thread, Wigglytuff is a terrible Pokemon and...
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Started by Shiny

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Please rate my PU team

PlatinumDude, Mar 2016: It allows Shedinja to take a hit (with Focus Sash active of course), then switch out to another teammate unscathed. It also pairs nicely with Leafeon's Swords Dance Baton Passing capabilities. Edit: just found out that Baton Pass is limited to...
3   1,117
Started by AkioMoto

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Help with first Competitive Tournament

Vdude09, Mar 2016: So I might have to rethink my team here and break my one role. Cause I keep losing, badly, in Showdown. I wait to build a team that I am proud of so I can battle at this convention called Tekko. There are going to be Pokemon gyms, other trainer s...
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Started by Vdude09

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VGC 16 Adjustments

WingedDragon, Mar 2016: Thank you for your input
9   1,639
Started by WingedDragon

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VGC 2016 Team

DarkestMidnight, Mar 2016: Looking at this, I realize I kinda didn't put much time or thought into this. I'll try out your suggestions, thanks a lot. Sorry to waste your time! -Tempest Thanks for the suggestion, I'll be sure to try it out!
3   1,454
Started by DarkestMidnight

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OU Team for Showdown

Firebolt, Mar 2016: Alright, I think this team is ready for testing now. Thanks for the help everyone! (^^ In PlatinumDude we trust ^^)
7   1,652
Started by Firebolt

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Battle Spot Doubles Team (Probably Trash, But idk)

gimmepie, Mar 2016: That's fair I suppose, I'm a singles player and in singles Smeargle has always done very well for me. In a doubles meta where you only have four slots though I can totally get that suicide leads like Smeargle aren't as viable.
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Started by DarkestMidnight

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Rate My Team

PlatinumDude, Mar 2016: Soft Sand/Earth Plate is still a fine item on Therian Landorus. Earthquake is its main attack anyway, while U-turn, Stone Edge, and Knock Off are only used as needed.
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Started by Dillon117

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VGC 2016

RawrMonkey, Apr 2016: I knew what problems you had before even reading them lol. Your team is very slow and would work very well with some trick room support to counter those tailwinders specifically. Although you say it's not quite a trick room team, it is mainly used...
2   761
Started by KitsuneNikki

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『 BLOODSUCKERS 』

punkysaur, Apr 2016: You might consider choice band-victini over arcanine. Its a great breaker which ur team needs and its sheer power can 2 hit most meta with stealth rock damage. If fast electrics like thundurus, mega manectric, jolteon who carry hp ice are a...
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Started by Etherion

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New OU Team

72485rahul, Apr 2016: Your Team seems good but you have two Electric types and Opposing Zard Y gets the win if your Landorus is down. Zard Y OHKO's Raikou with Fire Blast (even Flamethrower can OHKO if Stealth Rocks are up), whereas Raikou fails to OHKO it with TBolt. ...
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Started by gimmepie

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First OU Team

wolf, Apr 2016: Yeah, Klefki is a flimsy check. Without Zapdos the team is a bit weak to Torn-T, but it's better to be prepared for more common threats like Exca and Zard X. I'm not sure what could be added to fix the Torn-T weakness. Mega Diancie > Gardevoir...
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Started by crimsoncero

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Advice for my Monotype Flying Team

PlatinumDude, Apr 2016: Mega Altaria > Mega Pidgeot. The type of the original form is what matters on monotype: http://www.smogon.com/dex/xy/formats/monotype/ Cloud Nine is also a viable ability on regular Altaria before it Mega Evolves to check Charizard Y. To...
2   855
Started by SparrowMouse

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Battle resort Super Double Team

Pukeamon, Apr 2016: aha. well i've got to go sleep soon :P
4   761
Started by Pukeamon

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Rate my team

Monkeypants786, Apr 2016: Hello, can you please tell me if my team is good? Here are my pokemon and their levels, stats, natures, held items, and movesets, along with abilities. Gengar Level 99. Special Sweeper. Held item: Gengarite, so it mega evolves. Moves:...
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Started by Monkeypants786

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Rate my UU Team!

darkmario957, Apr 2016: Pokemon: Azelf Item: Focus Sash Ability: Levitate Moves: Stealth Rock, Flamethrower, Taunt, Explosion Nature: Naive (+Spe, -SpDef) EV Spread: 252 Atk, 4 Def, 252 Spe Purpose: A fast support lead, mainly used for Stealth Rock and then Exploding...
0   522
Started by darkmario957

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Team Advice

bdogbears, Apr 2016: I don't believe online trading works anymore for Gen V. I think I'll just teach it shadow claw instead with the ability blaze.
17   1,179
Started by bdogbears

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rate my ou team

eishiba, May 2016: I forgot to say where they were ev'ed. Ferrothorn both defenses Excadrill Hp Attack Talonflame speed attack Swampert both defenses Primeape attack speed Garchomp attack speed For ferrothorn I was trying to get something that could sit back...
2   652
Started by eishiba

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Abomasnow alternative in grass type balanced team?

girlslikegirls, May 2016: Hi all. I've been putting together teams as of late, just trying to dip my hand into competitive battling. I'm still not in a place where I'm comfortable jumping into a battle as of yet but I need some help in choosing an alternative. I really...
0   591
Started by girlslikegirls

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First Competitive Build. Battle Spot Singles!

PlatinumDude, May 2016: Not exactly. Mega Gengar is already a good revenge killer in itself, given its already high Speed and ability to trap with Shadow Tag.
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Started by Jakob024

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NU team looking for suggestions

PlatinumDude, May 2016: While it's tempting to use Stockpile + Swallow on Mawile, these waste two valuable moveslots that could've gone to a coverage attack. As Nah mentioned, a Stealth Rock setter on this team would be ideal, so Steelix is a nice replacement for Mawile:...
2   576
Started by mokonasakura

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VGC '16 Team for Madison, WI

WingedDragon, May 2016: I feel like T-wave would be counter productive under this team. If I land T-wave while under TR. I have to bank on that 50% chance that the opponent will lose a turn. If I do change a move it would be HP Ice. With Kyorge and Cress having Ice Beam....
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Started by WingedDragon
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