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Fortune Championship

gimmepie, Sep 2021: What's this about Nitro being over?
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Featured

The NEW Showdown Alt thread

Arcaneum, Jan 2021: Invictus Isawa Rabinov Rabinova PC Rabinov Arcaneum
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Battle Server Support

SawkTheWarrior, Aug 2020: Thanks!!
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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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Rules

Events & Groups Approval

wolf, Apr 2020: We allow them. :)
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Rules

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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good hax.

FireSnow, May 2017: That series of moments when 3 of your pokemon get scald burned within 5 uses of the move and then you fight back with and are down to your AV dhelmise and ash-gren, against a specs kingdra using ice beam in the rain and a metagross. Assuming certain...
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Started by Sirfetch’d

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RMT

My PVP Team (I need your guys help!)

PlatinumDude, May 2017: And to add, Primal Groudon is mandatory on every Uber team just because of how stupidly good it is. It can be a Stealth Rock setter, a tank, a sweeper, you name it. Desolate Land also makes it immune to Water attacks, a type that would normally be a...
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Remember SkarmBliss?

Frozocrone, May 2017: Remember FUNBRO? #funtimes
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Pokemon GEN 7 NEW NORMAL TYPES TEAM

Zysrox, Apr 2017: https://youtu.be/AZEK65rrcbk Another Pokemon Theme Battle , Another Challenge with the GEN 7 NEW NORMAL TYPES. Playing with a Pokemon mono type team is always challenging and hard but really AWESOME & FUN !! I hope you enjoy and learn some new...
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RMT

Need some RU help

Sirfetch’d, Apr 2017: I can't help but to feel Uxie is out of place here. Sure, it's a pretty safe hazard setter and toxic + u-turn support is nice, but I think those roles(at least the Stealth Rocks role) could be compressed into another Pokemon leaving you with an...
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Started by FireSnow

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Is my team any good please help

Sirfetch’d, Apr 2017: Anything is fine for an in-game team. You need to use what you want and enjoy as there is no real strategy for it. However, if you want to take this team into online battles you will need to provide more info such as natures, movesets, EVs, IVs(if...
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Pokémon of the Week #2: Tapu Bulu

Sirfetch’d, Apr 2017: Even Moonblast would be nice to work off of it's acceptable 85 base Sp. Attack for those two mentioned due to perfect accuracy, no recoil, and no Rough Skin/Rocky Helmet damage from Garchomp, but it sadly doesn't even get that. Dazzling Gleam is...
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Daily

Aaron Takes on Showdown - Week one results!

Desert Stream~, Apr 2017: Ah, good luck climbing a ladder with pretty much random teams xD
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Started by Arcaneum

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Tapu/Terrain impact on the game

gimmepie, Apr 2017: Please no.
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Status nerf

Mobile Tsk, Apr 2017: I think stall is alive and well with the number of viable mons that fit into stall teams. Things like Suicune, Toxapex and Pyukumuku have ensured that with the right team support they can stall out some of the biggest offensive threats in the game....
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Started by Sirfetch’d

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RMT

Rate my Team please

Mobile Tsk, Apr 2017: Keep in mind that any match would be bound by the rules of one of the official playable formats. If you were to use this team in a standard format, you'd have to play in Ubers due to Kyogre. However nothing else on your team is remotely viable in...
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Started by SmtSR

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Pokemon GEN 7 NEW GRASS TYPES TEAM

Zysrox, Apr 2017: https://youtu.be/zpHV-4RZMyw A Pokemon Theme Battle Challenge using the new Grass Types from Generation 7 , it is a mono Grass Types Team. It was a hard but an exciting battle ;) Any comments on the video is REALLY APPRECIATED !! and i hope you...
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Daily

The Return of MaM?

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gimmepie, Apr 2017: Yeah I'll be doing both. I just want to get through the 24-hour-dub before writing it up haha.
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Pokémon of the Week #1: Gengar

Cyadin, Apr 2017: While I LOVE Gengar, with levitate Gengar was busted, Even now with cursed body it's still super common and still a fantastic sweeper. Dazzling gleam is a very viable choice since dark types and dragons are quite common. But I tend to still run...
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Featured

Featured Battles & Replay Archives

Sirfetch’d, Jun 2017: I'll update this with pcl and lc matches this weekend
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Started by Christos

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Worst sets you have ever seen while laddering

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ZeoStar, Oct 2017: The first battle I did, lost to a Gliscor. So I put one on my team, but with soft sand instead of toxic orb. Eventually got called out on it
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Started by Sirfetch’d

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News

April 2017 International Challenge sign-ups begin

LilyGardy, Apr 2017: Looks like I am going to have to partake in this to get Sceptilite even though I an reluctant to do so as I am not a fan of these competitions. The Hoenn starters megas should have been in the game from the start but of course for some reason...
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RMT

i don't need no mega

Sirfetch’d, Apr 2017: here is a replay of the updated team: http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/pokecommunity-gen7ou-258975 Shawn and I did a few battles to test it. The first one(not shown) was a horrible matchup for his team so I didn't really measure my team vs...
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Started by Sirfetch’d

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Event

RU Ready to RUmble? [Won by Mobile Tsk]

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Christos, May 2017: TOO LATE I did it congrats mobile, you deserved it! even though using sableye and doublade is cheating
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Started by noa

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Event

Spring Surge [won by Lalapizzame]

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Sirfetch’d, May 2017: lost finals :(( ggs!!! http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/pokecommunity-lotw30springrandom-260663 http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/pokecommunity-lotw30springrandom-260664 http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/pokecommunity-lotw30springrandom-260665
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The impact of Gen 7 buffs on lower tiers

Sirfetch’d, Apr 2017: I like Swellow's ability to threaten Kommo-o with Air Slash who would normally not be threatened by Swellow because of Soundproof. With some prior chip damage, it can KO.
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SM Little Cup

Sirfetch’d, Apr 2017: Has anyone played any LC so far this gen? I've been looking into some LC mons and it looks like a fun metagame. Big threats like Vullaby with it's 6 viable sets, Mienfoo, and Staryu sure look interesting to use as well as the usual suspects.
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Counter that Pokémon! SM v.2

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ImLethe, Nov 2017: Graveler-Alola @ Choice Band Ability: Galvanize EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD Adamant Nature - Earthquake - Return - Stone Edge - Superpower Graveler is at best 3HKOd by bug bite and OHKOs back with Return. (switching in on +2...
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Daily

Aaron takes on Showdown! [Submissions Week 4 RU]

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Mobile Tsk, Jun 2017: Comfey @ Leftovers Ability: Triage 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA Bold Nature - Leech Seed - Synthesis - Calm Mind - Draining Kiss
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Audinite and Medichamite now available!

punkysaur, Apr 2017: Yeah that's s why I said phermosa cant do anything to medicham if it switched into medicham. Bullet punch 2hkos phermosa
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Greninja [SM OU]

wolf, Apr 2017: Greninja was very widely agreed to be broken in ORAS OU (82% majority). From what I can tell, the only notable checks that were introduced in SM OU are Tapu Koko and Toxapex. I'm doubtful that they're enough to change the outcome. While it's true...
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Do you consider yourself a good battler?

Darkbirt, Apr 2017: I'm just average. In my younger years I considered myself good, but after I did my first tournament online I needed to change my mind about. I work a lot on building a team, but it's annoying to find out that after a lot of training the Pokémon...
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Sun and Moon Replay Archives

Sirfetch’d, May 2017: https://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=391611 We've combined the replay archives and featured battle threads into one!
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Started by Sirfetch’d

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RMT

One last Pheromosa

wolf, Apr 2017: Agreeing with 5q, Greninja might be a problem. Your only option is Pheromosa, which gets KOed by Water Shuriken. I'm sure it's possible to play around it, though. Also, you're weak to Pheromosa if SR is up. Mantine > Latios seems to fix both...
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Started by Sirfetch’d

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PCL

Season 3: Signup Tournament (winner: Dragon, runner-up: Nah)

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wolf, May 2017: Just an update, Week 1 will commence once I get a response from Christos on a matter regarding auxiliary members.
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Article

How to Battle with Miltank

Guest123_x1, Apr 2017: Having to deal with Miltank (especially Whitney's) and its Rollout is almost like battling a Legendary Pokémon! The only con I can think of is her being in the Slow level-up experience group (1,250,000 EXP to get from Level 1 to 100.)
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Started by bobandbill

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PCL

What are you looking to get out of PCL?

wolf, Apr 2017: You were the best clan head, though. Out of all of us you made the most effort to host clan events. It's not your fault that only 1-2 people participated in them. Hopefully Discord channels will be convenient enough to encourage everyone to use...
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Mega Pidgeot and Mega Steelix

wolf, Apr 2017: Maybe M Steelix will make a comeback in TR teams. That'd be neat. M Pidgeot will continue to be a nice novelty, but Heatran and Tyranitar are still in the top 25. On the bright side they're easy to wear down. Zapdos is a hard counter too, which...
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Skarmory? Or lugia?

runeskape125, Mar 2017: I couldnt find the TM for any of those. But i am working on those right now. Im also still considering switching out some of the pokemon in my team, but im still not sure with what. Any suggestions?
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Started by runeskape125

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PCL

Season 3 Signups (still open!)

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SUPREMEDARKLORD, Sep 2017: Pokémon Showdown username(s): ultradarklord Clan member or substitute: Member! Time zone: GMT-5 Are you interested in being a clan head?: Not at this time.
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Started by wolf

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RMT

Trick Room Team Opinions Please

CutePandaPlayz, Mar 2017: Thanks, I'll give your advice a shot.
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RMT

Zygarde + Charizard X team

PlatinumDude, Apr 2017: Keldeo isn't a bad idea, here; it's a nice fit over Gengar. I've also been tinkering with Zygarde's item, which was swapping out Lum Berry for Dragonium Z to turn Outrage into a single-use nuke.
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Fortune Cup-Pro Pinkists!

BlissyMKW, Apr 2017: I'm going to assume it isn't too late to join...so I'll give it a shot.
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Started by Dragon

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Event

It's Gon' Rain! [Dragon Wins!]

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Nah, Apr 2017: http://i.imgur.com/zgOuNQe.png?1 And there's the end of the rain tournament, thanks for participating everyone! We'll eventually hold ones for sand and sun too, so look out for those.
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PCL

Are you interested in joining PCL?

wolf, Mar 2017: Please sign up here now! This sub-forum will be merged with the main forum shortly.
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Started by Sirfetch’d

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OU Sand Team Help

PlatinumDude, Mar 2017: Steelium Z is better over Rockium Z on Excadrill, as Corkscrew Crash hits physically bulky Pokemon like Buzzwole, Tangrowth, Hippowdon, and Amoonguss harder than Continental Crush would. Having only one of Tyranitar and Hippowdon is better...
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Event

Pokémon Shades (Dual-Type) Championship [Now Enlisting!]

OmegaEmerson, Mar 2017: Hello fellow Interwebbers! Today, I'm coming to you guys about the Pokémon Shades Championship (PSC). The PSC will consist consist of 9 teams, each team claiming two Pokemon types. These nine teams will go head to head until only one stands: The...
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New to battling online, any good advice?

Pokelitfam, Mar 2017: I'm only a beginner as well, but I can tell you this, try to avoid making your own teams unless you know that they're decent. Every team I've tried to make myself gets 6-0'd. But when I use teams that are recommended or built for me, I'm half...
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Started by mauly

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Mega Mawile and Mega Beedrill

wolf, Mar 2017: Without Play Rough Mawile is walled by stuff like Lando, Chomp, and Rotom-W. PR is its most powerful move, and it's very spammable due to its neutral coverage. PR / SP / Fire Fang / TPunch could be fine. Dunno if it's worth foregoing SD for...
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Started by Dragon

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My Soon-To-Be Competitive team?

PlatinumDude, Mar 2017: To be more specific, Talonflame is less viable than it was before because of the nerf to Gale Wings, which now only works while Talonflame is at full health.
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Started by Gen3Charizard

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RMT

First team building

Pokelitfam, Mar 2017: Thanks so much man, I haven't got much of an idea about competitive, although I'm trying to get into it. Your advice should help a lot :)
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Team help

PlatinumDude, Mar 2017: Dig is a terrible move in general in competitive play. Not only is it easily telegraphed, it makes the user more vulnerable to Earthquake, especially if said Pokemon is weak to Ground. If you're using Mega Tyranitar, you might as well run Dragon...
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Started by PokerBreeder

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RMT

My first attempt at putting together a team

Nah, Mar 2017: The (unfortunate) reality is that in competitive battling, sometimes your favorites aren't really any good, and sometimes generational changes are not kind to a Pokemon. Just trying to use only your favorites will restrict what you can do; there's...
4   1,909
Started by JimmyS1985

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How do you guyys/gals go about building a competitive team?

Megan, Mar 2017: Do yourself a favor and don't bother with teambuilding; at least until you actually know what competitive battling is. Until then it's a better idea just to take already finished teams and familiarize yourself with how they work and what environment...
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Started by JimmyS1985

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Event

Fan-created invitational VGC event announced

LilyGardy, Feb 2017: aDrive is a competitive battler? I thought he was a Shiny Hunter. Will I be watching this tournament. I've never bothered with watching tournaments yet and I am not going to start now.
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