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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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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

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Fortune Championship

gimmepie, Sep 2021: What's this about Nitro being over?
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Help Needed In Completing My Team

wolf, May 2014: Closing upon request.
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Escavalier Trick Room Help

Hoenn_Waters, May 2014: Instead of Chandelure, why not use Reuniclus on your team? She has neutral damage to Stealth Rock and has this amazing ability Magic Guard/Overcoat. She is slower than Chandelure but that's OK because in Trick Room, even a decent 80 base speed won't...
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bothering you guys with another ubers team

srinator, May 2014: i use a band scizor, but to wreck +2 xern u need it at at least 90% or less and most of the time need to sacrifice a mon, but the priority bp is p good. aegi is much better idk why i don't use it, Aegislash @ Leftovers Ability: Stance Change...
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i changed the thread name hoo ha

PlatinumDude, May 2014: Tailwind is pretty much standard on Banded Talonflame since its move pool is relatively shallow and it's something Talonflame uses to support the team before going down. Back to the thread, I'd recommend physically defensive Sylveon, as it takes...
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First time Wifi battling/competing, hows my team?

Pokerpoker, May 2014: updated main post w/ new team
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nope no mega mewtwo here

MoxieInfinite, May 2014: all praise lord Sweep!!!11! :toast:
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Brand new revamped RU team

PlatinumDude, May 2014: Virizion should run max Attack and max Speed. What KOs does it avoid with its current spread? What I said about Virizion also applies to Cresselia, Escavalier and Drapion. Mixed Electivire is better than pure physical Electivire because it's not...
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Started by Sonata

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Dual Swords and an Alien...

PlatinumDude, May 2014: I'll assume this is a UU team, since Doublade and Beheeyem aren't good in OU; Bisharp is an OU Pokemon in case you're wondering. If that's the case, Scrafty can function in Trick Room: -Bulk Up -Knock Off -Drain Punch -Rest Nature: Careful...
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Started by Dr. Silver

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what are the best pokemon (non legendary)

Jakeremix, Jun 2014: Just saying, Pokemon Origins isn't THE anime. It takes place in the same world/universe as all of the games. With the main series that follows Ash, the same can't be said, but everything that takes place in Origins applies to the games as well....
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My UU Team!

Proteun, May 2014: Yeah, that's because the team is called "Favourites" and Umbreon is my all-time favourite. As I said, if she goes out I should make a whole new team. Now that I think about it, that is actually a pretty good idea to do anyway.
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Started by Proteun

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Is there anything/any pokemon I should replace?

PlatinumDude, May 2014: Sylveon is the better option over Vaporeon because it has a better defensive typing to handle Dragon, Fighting and Dark Pokemon: -Wish -Protect -Hyper Voice -Heal Bell/Calm Mind Nature: Bold EVs: 252 HP/216 Def/40 SDef Item: Leftovers...
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Started by WishCookie

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Should i replace someone?

MoxieInfinite, May 2014: Some speed investment in Klefki to outspeed opposing Klekfi's could be a minor, but clever thing to do.
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Started by lashex

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Any ideas

Foamy96, May 2014: quick update KitKat987 breeded me a 6IV Cyndaquil, so i'm using it in my team
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Started by Foamy96

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VGC Team for Mega Gardevoir

SumRndmDde, May 2014: Here's the thing, I LOVE Mega Gardevoir. Especially her Mega Shiny form is amazing. I want to make an amazing VGC team using Gardevoir as the centerpiece. Usually, I do well with making good teams, but this time I'm at a loss. I'm looking for...
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Competitive Team Help

BadPokemon, May 2014: I also said I like to use pokemon I like... and I like greninja. Could quagsire replace Dusclops... I changed my mind. It's hp stat is utter trash. I just checked Sableye. It's defensive stats aren't good.
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Started by BadPokemon

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X and Y Team Help

ShadowGeralt, Jun 2014: You can always try Volcarona and Lucario. They both kill quickly and will be good addition to your team!
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Started by BlueTri

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I am a noob.

PirateHunterZoro, May 2014: Thanks for the help guys. I guess my effort of breeding a Meowstic was wasted. Oh well.
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The Uber ladder sucks (Featuring Infernape, peaked at #35)

KorpiklaaniVodka, Jul 2014: Mega Scizor: Roost > Knock Off. Ho-oh: Will definitely replace Whirlwind, currently I'm testing a 208 HP / 252 Atk / 48 Spe spread with Sub and a Sharp Beak. Tyranitar: Honestly, that thing is pretty rare from my experience (I've battled a sand...
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Any improvement suggestions?

PlatinumDude, May 2014: The best Milotic can do is a Competitive user to discourage Defoggers from getting rid of the Sticky Web that Galvantula lays down. However, it's outclassed by Bisharp and Thundurus at this because it lacks a priority move and because of its so-so...
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Started by emptyhead2110

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Competitive team changes.

Celebi-251, May 2014: Thanks again. :) Ferrothorn seem like a great option. I've had problems beating it when the teams switched out azumaril countering my fire types with aqua jet. Which do you think would be the most balanced six for singles out the pokemon i...
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What am I doing wrong?

Sage Ebock, May 2014: Thank you for this great advice! I have started switching my team around :D Its for Wi-fi btw.
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Help me add to my competitive wifi battling team

Avatar358, Jun 2014: Pokemon Team So Far Garchomp: -Outrage -Earthquake -Fire Fang -Stone Edge EVs- 4 HP/252 ATK/252 SPD Nature- Jolly (+SPD/-Sp. ATK) Item- Rocky Helmet/Life Orb
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I Hate Frogs

SoulRed12, Jun 2014: As I said, this team is for the BP suspect test ladder on Pokemon Showdown. I need Haze to avoid getting KOd by Espeon's Stored Power, and Waterfall to break Espeon's subs. I did consider changing waterfall to Earthquake though. As I also...
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How does my team sound so far?

Nackles42, Jun 2014: good point, good point. ill try for it.
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UU Team Help

Breeder Mac, Jun 2014: Thanks for all the input. I will definitely switch the dark pulse for shadow ball and discharge for TB. I will also try some of the other sets, but when I have run a florges before I might not if aromatherapy or toxic is better because I usually...
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Need help on a solo team

Zeffy, Jun 2014: It would help us better if you'd have posted movesets of your Pokemon, and whether you are playing through Wi-Fi (that is, using a 3DS) or through a battling simulator like Pokemon Showdown. If this league is through Wi-Fi, I would highly suggest...
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Started by Lognale

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Good Pokemon X team ideas?

Hiatus, Jun 2014: You should consider Talonflame. With Gale Wings and Brave Bird, you should be able to wreck through any opponent instantly. You're playing offensively, aren't you? If you ask me, this would be the perfect fit. =) Also, what moves do you have on the...
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Started by Antmagic1

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Stupid Battle Teams for Random Matchups

Dr. Silver, Jun 2014: If you're looking for better decoy Pokemon to use in your team, have you considered throwing in a Zoruark for added mind screw? Make 'em think that one of your three Staraptor is in fact a Dark type!?
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Started by Lotus the Cat

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Suggestions or advice? Thanks in advance!

KitKat987, Jun 2014: I'll definitely try it out! Thank you very much again :)
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Started by KitKat987

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Pokemon Competitive Wi-Fi Team Help Needed

PlatinumDude, Jun 2014: Choice Scarf/Band > Earth Plate on Garchomp. It could use the extra power or Speed. Also consider Dragon Claw over Fire Fang or Stone Edge for a more reliable Dragon STAB. Tentacruel lost its luster in Gen VI because it can't really deal with...
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Started by Avatar358

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Help a newb setting up a team!

PlatinumDude, Jun 2014: Didn't see that. Forget about Clefable Scolipede and Mandibuzz, then; they're not that good in B/W. My point still stands on Haxorus, Gengar and Dragonite. The prime hazard clearers of B/W OU are Forretress, Donphan and Starmie: Forretress:...
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Could use some help.

MoxieInfinite, Jun 2014: Yea, ditch Flygon for Garchomp. The only things Flygon has over Garchomp is Levitate and U-turn.
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Competitive Suggestions

HoneClaw, Jun 2014: Nerf Scald and nerf Knock Off. Neither moves have good switch-ins, outside of Storm Drain / Water Absorb and physically defensive megas, respectively. Scald's 30% chance is ridiculous. The first part of the equation though is that it's a highly...
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Started by Proteun

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SwagPlay might get banned from the Uber tier

MoxieInfinite, Jul 2014: Didnt c05ta bring swagplay to spl?
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Started by KorpiklaaniVodka

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Taking your skill up a notch

Nah, Jun 2014: Having a "curveball" Pokemon can certainly be a big help to you. The problem is that there's a fine line between an unexpected set and one that's just stupid. So its hard for most people to come up with one that works. But if you can effectively use...
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Started by Nolafus

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Opinion on my PU team?

Dr. Silver, Jun 2014: I'm not really familiar with that team so I can't make many suggestions, but my advice would be to shift some of Hypno's Sp.Def EVs into its Defense stat instead, as Assault Vest is already boosting Hypno's pretty good Sp.Def by 50%
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Started by DynamicD

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My team

mrpopo1701, Jun 2014: Thank you for the feedback it is very appreciated. I will look into replacing fortress,( i just obtained a farroseed) and re-breed my T-tar to jolly, also i will change up my gangar i just used him because he was shiny. I am still looking for a last...
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XY Team help needed

jaepil1994, Jun 2014: well... alot of aegislashes are now special rather than physical which does give that slight element of surprise i guess. But you are very correct in the fact that the usability went down alot.
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Help me finish my team

PlatinumDude, Jun 2014: A specially defensive spread is better for Politoed, IMO, since Scald helps against physical attackers anyways: -Scald -Toxic -Encore/Hypnosis -Hypnosis/Ice Beam/Rest Nature: Calm EVs: 252 HP/4 Def/252 SDef Item: Damp Rock Ability: Drizzle
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How to Counter Whimsicott?

jimmies, Jun 2014: I'd drop Scolipede for Talonflame. Scolipede isn't that useful considering you're not using Baton Pass and you have Scizor in the team.
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Region Team Building!

MoxieInfinite, Jun 2014: Are these teams suppose to be competitive?
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Help me stop these baton pass teams.

MoxieInfinite, Jun 2014: im gonna be like every other smogon hater and say its as simple as this: "full baton pass isnt broken just use haze quagsire" now im gonna be serious haze quagsire gets outstalled. smogon are currently suspecting full bp. it needs a nerf.
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Started by oshizlgzngahr

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Rate My Team

dethklok8, Jun 2014: Yeah sorry, I didn't mean SpD. I also didn't mean that on Charizard and Greninja. They all are 252 Spe instead of SpD
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XY OU BP Suspect Test

MoxieInfinite, Jun 2014: And how many of those are viable outside of ♥♥♥♥ing with BP? How many "good" Pokemon have Mold Breaker Taunt/pseudo hazing moves. Haze Quagsire can be outstalled.
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Started by Zeffy

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|~ Team Building Tips ~|

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robotic jo, Jun 2014: Your right. I was gonna mention those 2 but I needed to go to sleep. :/ Sorry I might make mistakes
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Tanks, Rapid Spinners and Baton Passers Needed

zygardian harbinger, Jun 2014: Fair enough... I overlooked the use of an Assault Vest on Excadrill.
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Team help

Paskalso, Jun 2014: ok, thanks for the help, and in the case of the natures and evs i had mostly the same thing, just forgot to post them, but again thanks for the help
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UU Tier Team

jimmies, Jun 2014: Looks alright but a bit open to physical fire types, M-Blastoise can't take repeated hits too much because of its lack of recovery. I'd suggest replacing either Trevanent or Durant with Rhyperior which also allows you to set up SR.
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Started by victreeplume

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Is my team good? OU Format VI Gen

Zeffy, Jun 2014: http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/force-of-nature-an-in-depth-guide-to-zard-y.3501476/ I've read it quite a while back. It's very informative and also covers some of the stuff rampant in XY OU.
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Started by VegettoPM

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Gravity team

Firebreathing Ice Cube, Jun 2014: Thanks! The EVs were just random, I though someone would suggest better ones :)) your suggestions make sense, i'll keep them in mind :D although i might be hard-pressed to find a Landorus with decent IV's around :P would you suggest anything else? i...
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