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Team Help

Hiatus, Jan 2014: Slowbro makes a good defensive Pokémon as well. Slowbro (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Regenerator EVs: 8 HP / 252 Def / 232 SAtk / 16 SDef Bold Nature - Scald - Flamethrower - Psyshock - Calm Mind
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Newbie here needs help!

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Crady, Jan 2014: So not Bold on Whimsicott? Darn alright I'll go breed some more.
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Current team, works well, but want to change a little.

Nah, Jan 2014: I have one other thing to add. Ninetales is awful. I don't see why anyone would use it anymore unless you're doing a sun team and either wanna have 2 sun summoners or hate Mega Charizard Y. Plenty of better fire types exist: Infernape, Heatran,...
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Crushing Crawdaunt

Nolafus, Jan 2014: Hmm... I think I'll just replace Thunderbolt with Psyshock. My problem is that my opponent keeps switching out Megasaur and it's constantly one of the last pokemon on their team, preventing that Crawdaunt sweep I want. Anyway, Starmie might be...
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Team Critique?

Talon, Jan 2014: Thanks for all the tips guys :D This team is pure. There not breeded or trained for EVs. I haven't gotten to the point of breeding them over and over and over. I knew something was weird about Staraptors move set, but I couldn't figure out what was.
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A Physical attacker's worst nightmare?

Hiatus, Jan 2014: Eevee gets to have to this move, apparently, and so do all its evolutions. If any of us had a Vaporeon with Baby-Doll Eyes, I'm pretty sure that it would've been able to scare away many physical-sweepers. This would fit better in Battle Center by...
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Started by Kite [Argus]

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New to the battle

PlatinumDude, Feb 2014: The point of Choice Pokemon is to get in, hit the switch-in and get out. Also, item clause (when each Pokemon has to hold a unique item) isn't applied in simulator battles. It's only applied in battles that use the level 50 rule or VGC battles. ...
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Started by hazard7272

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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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Mono type hex based ghost team critique?

PlatinumDude, Jan 2014: People use specially-based Aegislash more often these days, though physical variants are still viable. I'd take out Cohagrigus if I were you: -Shadow Ball -Sacred Sword/Shadow Sneak -Iron Head/Shadow Sneak -King's Shield Nature: Quiet EVs: 240...
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EV Counter

Full Metal, Jan 2014: I'm sure there's a better one out there, but I was unable to find it. Anyways, a python utility that keeps track of ev's. Use it like such: pktrain.py pokemon_name stat_name target_value stat_name = "hp", "atk", "def", "spatk", "spdef", or...
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Started by Full Metal

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Help complete my team.

Xolace, Jan 2014: Once Rock Head becomes available I'll definitely be giving it another shot. Until then I'm good. XD I personally can't wait for PokéBank. I need to catch a female Feebas in a darn Heal Ball. >:(
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First time playing Pokemon, Casual Battling

HylianScientist, Jan 2014: That does help quite a bit :) Thankfully, I do understand the concept! That's unfortunate that people would dislike my team though :/ I had gotten a bit of that vibe earlier, hence my mentioning what people had said in other forums about my...
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Triples trick room team?

joeyboy, Jan 2014: Lil bump for the team. (Though I feel bad as this is still on page 1, so I accept any due punishment)
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Is competitive battling that hard?

dreyko, Jan 2014: You are never to old to have fun, be it Pokemon, Call of duty, or watching professional sports. When trying to make a competitive team i think of these following things: -What is the goal/core strategy of my team? (do i want to stall, or do i...
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Started by WingedDragon

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2nd Team

PlatinumDude, Jan 2014: Crab Hammer, despite its lower accuracy than Waterfall, is the preferred option over Waterfall. Crab Hammer's power was increased to 100 in X/Y, making it Crawdaunt's most powerful attack. Goodra and Metagross are better users of Assault Vest,...
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Started by Flushed

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Opinions needed

Magikarp From Hell, Jan 2014: I figured that out later. My preferences were going to Slowbro or Gliscor. About the movepools, yeah sorry.. Reason I didn't post the exact movesets is because I don't have them yet. I wanted to focus on the team selections. The Greninja is...
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Suggestions please?

Zflyer, Jan 2014: I appreciate all your responses, I may have chosen a bad place to come for help as I can be very finicky when it comes to stuff like this. As I probably should have mentioned in the beginning, I've had fun making and after testing it found that it...
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Is anyone able to help me complete my team?

WishCookie, Jan 2014: Well I wouldn't use Drain punch and High Jump Kick together either. I just don't know if I should use substite or Bullet punch tbh.
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Salamence/Crawdaunt Team Build

NinjaTK, Jan 2014: I figured I would benefit more with the other set of EVs though, seeing as all of the Pokémon on my team so far are physically inclined.
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Wanna get into competitive battling

Hiatus, Jan 2014: If you're not sure what item to give to your Forretress, try Shed Shell. You could try Custap Berry as well, but you might need to alter its moveset a bit if you want Forretress to actually be effective. d: Forretress @ Custap Berry Ability:...
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My Pokemon Team

PlatinumDude, Jan 2014: Tyranitarite only sees use on Dragon Dance Tyranitar, because of Mega Tyranitar's increased Speed. Lead Tyranitar is better off with Leftovers or Assault Vest: -Stone Edge/Rock Slide -Crunch -Pursuit -Fire Blast/Stealth Rock Nature:...
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VGC '14

WingedDragon, Jan 2014: Ive been suggested Foul Play with a Careful nature.
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Advice needed for my team

Thunder Flare, Jan 2014: General idea seems to be going for Charizard and replacing Crustle for Klefki. Sorry, Crustle, but I have to go with what will be useful for the team. Thanks for the advice everyone, and any more than can be given is welcome.
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Building a team

Nah, Jan 2014: You could probably still make Excadrill and Tyranitar work if you want. Use Platinum's set for Excadrill (I kinda forgot that Excadrill can run a bulky set, its not a Pokemon that gives off a bulky vibe to me). For Tyranitar, it might be best to use...
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Requesting general help on my Pokemon team

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Draven1234, Feb 2014: For Mega Medicham, hitting strong is the absolute priority, so as long as its ability is activated, you shouldn't need any Power Boosting moves. Therefore, Power Up Punch isn't necessary/viable. Drain Punch isnt that great either, as MegaCham...
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Pokemon Team composition.

PlatinumDude, Apr 2014: To add, here's a more effective Assault Vest Goodra. Dragon Tail gives the team some form of phazing; Earthquake makes Goodra much less vulnerable to Heatran, as it can take a Focus Blast more easily than an Earthquake: -Draco Meteor -Fire Blast...
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Need help with my team

Broken.Promise., Jan 2014: Thanks guys! My Dragalge actually has Poison Point, so yeah, don't know why I wrote Adaptability. Was tempted to use Klefki for a while now, so if it does Dragalge's job better, then that'll probably help :) And I'll consider trading Noivern for...
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Trying to use Bold Gyarados

Dark Azelf, Jan 2014: Rest/Sleep Talk/Scald/Toxic, Roar Or Dragon Tail max hp and def. My condolences.
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Freeze Status

Brane, Jan 2014: As Zekrom said, I think Sleep would still be the preferred option. Not only because it's more reliable and easily accessible, but there aren't many Ice-type Pokemon that could utilise the move without giving up a valuable move slot. I heavily...
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Competitive Team Help

oshizlgzngahr, Jan 2014: Alright thanks, I was actually thinking of a togekiss so I can handle dragon types. And if I get skarmory should I use him to start off because he has more of a set up move set?
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All flying team

ZRTAssassin, Jan 2014: You guys are awesome :D Thanks so much
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Is my first ev trained team good?

Hiatus, Jan 2014: You should consider replacing Umbreon with a Pokémon that has more HP, such as either Chansey, Blissey, or Vaporeon. They could definitely make better Wish users. Blissey (F) @ Leftovers Trait: Natural Cure EVs: 252 HP / 248 SDef / 8 Spd Calm...
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Rate My (and your) Team

wolf, Jan 2014: We have an entire forum for this. There's no need for a thread that serves the same purpose, but in a more inefficient manner. So, make an individual thread for your team help instead of grouping it all into one.
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Hot and Cold days

Nah, Jan 2014: Definitely. It happens all the time to me. And sometimes in the same day. I'll have one match where I'll pwn the other guy, then in the next battle, its the opposite. I'm pretty sure it happens to everyone.
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Started by WingedDragon

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Help wirth my team?

LyokoGirl5000, Jan 2014: Ferrothorn is already holding Leftovers, so I'll have to give Azumarill a Sitrus Berry.
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Help Tweak My Team

Draven1234, Jan 2014: I will definitely use that recommended Rotom-Wash set. But, unfortunately, I don't own a copy of Pokemon Black/White so getting Conkeldurr with Ice Punch would be difficult, with the right IVs. That being the case, For OU tiers, I would be using...
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Started by Draven1234

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What am I doing wrong

Griffinbane, Jan 2014: Talonflame - Switch Aerial Ace for Roost or Protect. You don't need a weaker 100% accuracy flying attack, very few people bother with screwing around with accuracy. If you're not using Dnite, switch him out. There's a number of options you can...
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Krookodile and Beat Up?

PlatinumDude, Jan 2014: Beat Up is only good in the early game, but falters late-game. In Gen VI, Knock Off is the better option over Crunch (though Crunch is useful for those who didn't transfer via Poke Bank) because it has better utility in the opponent's items; it also...
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Started by monkeybard

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Completely stuck for what to use

PlatinumDude, Jan 2014: Earthquake hits Fairies hard already, so there's no need for Poison Jab for Garchomp. Instead, Garchomp can use Stone Edge to hit fliers (especially Togekiss) or Fire Fang (to hit Skarmory, Scizor, Genesect, etc.). Mega Gardevoir should use Hyper...
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Started by WonderfulWhiscash

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A team, but not too great on team naming

PlatinumDude, Jan 2014: Sylveon and Florges have similar special bulk, but I feel that Sylveon gets the nod ahead of Florges because it passes bigger Wishes and Pixilate gives it a stronger Fairy STAB in Hyper Voice: -Wish -Protect -Hyper Voice -Heal Bell Nature: Bold...
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Started by Dragon

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Multi-Battle Team

Boilurn, Jan 2014: That's OK, As long as you have other Pokemon (or moves) that can deal with their weaknesses you should be fine. I see some potential in this team as their main weaknesses, Ground, Dragon and Fairy are being dealt with by Lanturn's Hydro Pump and Ice...
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Started by Kite [Argus]

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Take a look at this Sun team?

Anvils Alive, Jan 2014: About Cherrim? Hm... I'd honestly say you'd be better off with Venusaur, Vileplume, Bellossom, or even Cradily. I personally recommend Cradily for its typing and Stealth Rock capabilities. Plus, it has decent bulk and can pull off mixed...
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Started by joeyboy

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Waiting for a Competitive Team...

Griffinbane, Jan 2014: You don't necessarily NEED IV bred Pokemon in order to win battles. They're just optimized to make the best of what they've got. What you DO need is the correct nature, the correct EVs, and practice battling. You can have a flawless team built but...
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Started by KSGKamo

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Possible Competitive team?

PlatinumDude, Jan 2014: To add to Wolf's suggestions, Hawlucha isn't exactly the best choice competitively because it needs Flying Gem to work to its full potential; this also makes it less reliant on SubLiechi to activate Unburden. A better Fighting Pokemon to use is...
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Exodus League

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Flushed, Feb 2014: Sorry, with Genesis back in operation, I actually planned to let this die out. With Genesis's, let's face it, less than optimal popularity, it wouldn't make sense to have two leagues open.
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First X and Y OU team for showdown

Paige Berlitz, Jan 2014: okay thank you for the help. I really appreciate it.
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Started by Paige Berlitz

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Go big or go home. (RMT)

dreyko, Jan 2014: Also, thinking more on it, i agree that Toed is not necessary. Not sure what i was thinking there. i have tried variations of the team out and some have been more successful than others. In place of Cohagrigus i have tried Mandibuzz and...
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Started by dreyko

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New To Competitive Battling! Help please?

MonoSpectator, Jan 2014: It's ok ^^ It's late here too XD Looks like on Pokemon Showdown I'm not fairing too well at all ^^" I've lost every match except my first one XD But I suppose practice makes perfect Oh wow, you certainly know what you're talking about ~.~...
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Started by MonoSpectator

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How would I arrange this?

PlatinumDude, Jan 2014: I don't know how Qwilfish fares in X/Y, tbh. Tentacruel is the better option over it, IMO, as it can Rapid Spin to clear away your entry hazards: -Scald -Sludge Bomb -Rapid Spin -Knock Off/Toxic Nature: Bold EVs: 252 HP/224 Def/32 Spe Item:...
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Started by Anvils Alive

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Mawile & Medicham (X&Y)

dreyko, Jan 2014: I agree that MegaWile having access to Huge power plus Sucker punch is very scar to go against. It is worth noting that the nerf to steel type resistances really allows sucker punch to hit more Pokemon harder than usual, such as Scizor
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