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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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Events & Groups Approval

wolf, Apr 2020: We allow them. :)
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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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The NEW Showdown Alt thread

Arcaneum, Jan 2021: Invictus Isawa Rabinov Rabinova PC Rabinov Arcaneum
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Fortune Championship

gimmepie, Sep 2021: What's this about Nitro being over?
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Pokemon Wifi Leagues?

Second Saint, Apr 2014: Hey all. I used to be a very active member of PC's wifi community during Gen 4. Back then we had a few leagues that were active, fun, and relatively competitive. Looking at the front page of this forum... things don't look quite the same. Two quick...
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Has safeswagger worked?

WingedDragon, Apr 2014: I just copied and pasted what I had in game to showdown to be as authentic as possible
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RMT

Moar OU team

Nah, Apr 2014: Don't know why Conkeldurr's moves weren't included, but I fixed that. The idea with my Gyarados's EVs is that it has enough bulk to withstand several attacks so it can get more than one Dragon Dance and then wreck stuff. And I swear I once saw...
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Intercollegiate Pokemon League

Griffinbane, Apr 2014: I know that Penn State has a very active Pokemon community there. If you could get in contact with any members over there, it might be what you're looking for. My school, Temple University, does not much of a Pokemon community, last I checked...
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RMT

Team Help Please!!!

popohuterdog, Apr 2014: Thats great advice thank you, You'll have to excuse me for double checking as i was a little unclear nearer the end... Would this make for good corrections: Goodra -Draco Meteor -Fire Blast -Thunderbolt -Focus Blast Nature: Modest EVs: 248...
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Strategies for online battling

Azire, Apr 2014: I'm newer to Doubles but I find that they are completely different. It's really hard to compare the two. I personally play both because they offer completely different gameplay. If you get bored of one, play the other.
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Started by Aaron.C

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Need help deciding final team! [Warning: long, & extremely complicated]

PlatinumDude, Apr 2014: There's no need to say a Pokemon's individual stats. EVs and natures are all that matter. Absol is only good in its Mega Evolution. Its regular form is mediocre, save for a massive Attack: -Sucker Punch -Pursuit/Night Slash/Knock Off -Fire...
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VGC - Goin' for Glory

WingedDragon, Apr 2014: Which region are you going to Utah or WI?
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The Lost Luxray

Sopheria, Apr 2014: A few things... Sableye is going to need at least one attacking move. Having nothing but status moves makes it Taunt bait. I say go for one of two options: Sableye Item: Leftovers Nature: Bold Ability: Prankster
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RMT

How can I protect this team against sweepers like Aegislash? What does it need?

ThePlatinumTaco, Apr 2014: Alright, thanks, I added a mandibuzz which worked out well
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RMT

Needing help with my team

PlatinumDude, Apr 2014: There's absolutely no merit in Thief. First off, the Pokemon has to be itemless, which is terrible in the long run; the Pokemon would sorely miss the recovery from Leftovers or the extra power/Speed boost from Life Orb or a Choice item.
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Needing help

Mumzy, Apr 2014: If Your blissey is sucessful offensively then thats great. You have a tanky attacker on your team. to "Never use offensive Blissey. Ever." is a bit much. o_o The only suggestion I have is not to max out HP when it's already incredible in HP for an...
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RMT

Team Help?

LiquidForce, Apr 2014: Okay thats a pretty good ability! And thanks for the help again!
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Need help! - Mumzy's Team

PlatinumDude, Apr 2014: I don't recommend Drifblim at all. As I said before, it outclassed by a lot of things. If you want a fast Baton Passer, use Scolipede: -Megahorn -Spikes/Toxic Spikes -Swords Dance/Toxic Spikes -Baton Pass/Earthquake/Rock Slide Nature: Jolly...
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RMT

Need help diversifying my team?

Nineray, Apr 2014: Which set would you recommend? Or should I try and make my team based on what you've showed me so far then ask you afterwards?
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Event

Community Day XV (on May 3rd)

acatfrommars, May 2014: I have to devote most of y day studying for my Chemistry exam, but I'll be there for awhile in the morning. Can't wait!! ^^
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Chit-Chat

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

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Nah, Dec 2016: so when're gren and genesect getting re-banned muk is still insufferable in OU
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Started by wolf

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RMT

Rating and general advice?

Nah, Apr 2014: ^And Gastrodon. He's got a Shellos in that bottom row. -Gastrodon w/Leftovers Nature: Relaxed Ability: Storm Drain EVs: 252 HP, 252 Defense, 4 Sp.Defense Moves: Scald, Recover, Earthquake/Earth Power, Toxic/Ice Beam
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RMT

General Team Improvement on this defensive team?

ThePlatinumTaco, Apr 2014: I added mandibuzz instead of skarmory, and it works perfectly :D
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My first UU team

PlatinumDude, Apr 2014: Psychic or Earth Power > Extrasensory. Extrasensory is subpar as a STAB move; both Psychic and Earth Power are stronger.
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RMT

Thoughts and advice on my Pokemon Traner Red team

PlatinumDude, Apr 2014: Just stick to Psychic on Espeon. Charizard Y needs Fire Blast for the raw power it provides. Roost is also the better alternative option over Dragon Pulse for the recovery from passive damage and damage from attacks: -Fire Blast -Solar Beam...
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RMT

Flying Monotype Team

PlatinumDude, Apr 2014: Setting up with Cotton Guard is not worth it. It makes you setup bait. Dragonite does the specially defensive thing better, as seen in its third set. It tanks hits and dishes out its own hard hits in return. If you want a better defensive...
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RMT

OU BoostPass

PlatinumDude, Apr 2014: The only problem with Azumarill using Choice Band is that it would be disastrous to be locked into one move if it were to receive Speed boosts via Baton Pass. After that, Azumarill would have to switch out, negating the Speed boosts it received. If...
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RMT

My UU Team (Help)

PlatinumDude, Apr 2014: I'd rather use Assault Vest with Machamp, since the recoil can eat away at its decent bulk pretty fast in conjunction with damage from other moves. It looks like Porygon2 is using a defensive spread with an offensive set. That doesn't seem to...
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Pokemon Team thoughts/suggestions

PlatinumDude, Apr 2014: Infernape's best niche this time is a mixed attacker: -Fire Blast/Flare Blitz -Close Combat -Thunder Punch -Hidden Power (Ice)/Mach Punch/U-turn Nature: Hasty/Naive EVs: 212 Atk/44 SAtk/252 Spe Item: Life Orb/Expert Belt
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Three Chums!

Chocolate™, Apr 2014: I'll be writing my comments into red: Updating the OP accordingly.
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Nature or IV's?

Rainsparks, Apr 2014: Wow. Troll'd. WHYYYYY it hurts
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1v1 help

PlatinumDude, Apr 2014: No to Iron Head. Earthquake does enough to them already, while Stone Edge handles Togekiss: -Draco Meteor -Earthquake -Stone Edge -Fire Blast Nature: Naughty EVs: 4 Atk/252 SAtk/252 Spe Item: Garchompite (note that Sand Force is useless in...
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RMT

Team Review: Lumi & Co.

PlatinumDude, Apr 2014: Diggersby has priority Quick Attack, compensating for its so-so Speed. Even then, Raticate shares the same awkward Speed tier as Haxorus, meaning that while it can outspeed things like Black Kyurem, it fails to outspeed the many base 100 Pokemon in...
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Started by Dr. Silver

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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.
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Getting into 6th Gen

CourageHound, Apr 2014: There we go ^^ Made the changes in my previous post. Thanks for the help. I'll do some play-testing later and see how it goes.
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4v4 Double Battle Team (new to competitive)

mew², Apr 2014: Hello, I just started to getting into battling more competitively and found a love in doubles. I'm trying to find more strategies with my current team, and find 2 more Pokemon for my team. All advice would be great (: Landorus 252 Atk 252 Sp Def...
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OU Rain Team Help

PlatinumDude, Apr 2014: Since rain got nerfed in the generation shift, Hydration isn't as useful as it could be. That and Goodra is walled badly by Fairies: -Draco Meteor -Fire Blast/Muddy Water -Thunderbolt/Earthquake -Dragon Tail/Earthquake Nature: Quiet/Sassy EVs:...
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April friendly

Hovde, Apr 2014: hmm... what would you suggest then?
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April Friendly

PlatinumDude, Apr 2014: While I do understand that hazards aren't as useful in 3v3 formats such as Battle Spot and the like, I find the extra chip damage a tad useful. So Ferrothorn it is. Thanks for the help, everyone.
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What's the point of competitive battles?

wildfarfetchd, May 2014: not entirely, many people play sports because they enjoy a locker room environment, interacting and sharing camaraderie with team mates, gaining the health benefits of exercise, travelling, or receiving scholarships. anyways- the bases of winning...
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Which Pokemon is great for Umbreon Party?

zygardian harbinger, Apr 2014: Gee, I didn't even think about Dragonite... and yes, Modest on Noivern does leave it outsped by many Pokemon, but it makes it a stronger attacker. However, if you want Noivern to focus on Speed, then Timid is the way to go indeed. And yeah, I did...
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Team United

PlatinumDude, Apr 2014: I disagree with the use of Curse. Curse Ferrothorn needs a lot of support to even work effectively: -Leech Seed -Protect/Thunder Wave -Gyro Ball/Power Whip -Stealth Rock/Spikes/Gyro Ball Nature: Relaxed EVs: 248 HP/252 Def/8 SDef Item:...
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Team advice for friendly battles

Harmonious Fusion, Apr 2014: I appreciate the moveset advice, but please read a bit more thoroughly next time? I want to use the exact Pokemon, too, not just members of the same species, so abilities and natures aren't up for debate.
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Event

Standard VGC tourney is standard

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Flushed, May 2014: I guess I'll be the greedy one and take the other two, Venusaur and Manectric haha. Congrats to Cordelia (and Gonzo), and agreed, thanks to Griffinbane for hosting a smooth tournament.
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RU Team Help

PlatinumDude, Apr 2014: While Acid Spray harshly lowers the opponent's Special Defense, it's not worth using on Accelgor, as it takes up a slot better spent on coverage or utility. Hidden Power (Rock) is the preferred option in this slot, as it lets Accelgor hit 4x weak to...
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Gen 6 OU Hyper Offense

Dark Azelf, Apr 2014: Unless you're thinking of playing ubers, Lucarionite is banned most places i.e Pokemon Showdown and on Wifi as most people play by smogon rules. A good offensive partner for NP Lucario are Scizor and/or Extrasensory Greninja (see:...
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Goal to Improving this Team (Gen 6 OU)

Nah, Apr 2014: There's only a couple of little things I can think of for this team. Blissey doesn't have to use Seismic Toss. She gets Thunderbolt, Ice Beam, and Flamethrower. Might as well use one of those, otherwise Ghosts will have a free switch in and...
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Started by Sector

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Mega Gengar Counter

PlatinumDude, Apr 2014: Normal is still immune to Ghost. And Lucario is a somewhat shaky check, as Mega Gengar still outspeeds it, even in Mega form; it's outright KOed by Focus Blast and Crunch doesn't OHKO Mega Gengar. The best Lucario can do against Mega Gengar is if...
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April Friendly

Nah, Apr 2014: Oh, ♥♥♥♥, right, its has to be born/caught in Kalos. Stupid rules.... You can't use Heat Wave or Defog then. Or Hyper Voice on Sylveon, if you roll with it (if you do, Cute Charm+Moonblast is ok). I don't know what to do with Zapdos then.
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Started by WingedDragon

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Is team building that hard?

Mumzy, Apr 2014: I've been taking competitive battling quite seriously for over 3 years now and only now am I able to make good pokemon builds entirely on my own and not long ago I was able to grasp the value of putting your EVs in exactly the right place. I'm able...
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Event

Ganesha's Summer League

wolf, May 2014: Closing upon request.
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Monkey Team

PlatinumDude, Apr 2014: I don't think Ambipom is cut out for Thunder Wave support, as most everyone else on the team is fast: -Fake Out -Return -Low Kick/Low Sweep -Beat Up/Shadow Claw Nature: Jolly EVs: 252 Atk/4 SDef/252 Spe Item: Life Orb Ability: Technician
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Started by Hot of Dog

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Fast Pokemon for this team?

Gible, Apr 2014: I personally enjoy using Megazard Y. Most people anticipate a Megazard X set so they'll start off with an EQ. Drought allows you to one turn solar beam which means you cover rock, ground, and water Pokemon. Overheat STAB is ridiculously strong with...
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Started by JamZx

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still deciding

Nah, Apr 2014: Um, what battle format do you plan to use this team in? Because I'm not sure if this team of yours is for Showdown, Battle Spot, or VGC, and the rules for each of those is different. Lucarionite/Gengarite is only banned in places that use Smogon's...
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