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Fortune Championship

gimmepie, Sep 2021: What's this about Nitro being over?
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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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Events & Groups Approval

wolf, Apr 2020: We allow them. :)
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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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The Golden Dragon Tournament

Golden Warrior, Apr 2014: Well, check this out. A triple post. Well, can't neglect this, however, this competition cannot go on unless more people sign up. Deadline is tomorrow! Sign in now!
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Started by Xandrite

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Team Garchomp

Paige Berlitz, Mar 2014: well I didnt change really anything but Trevanant and after that change i went undefeated in the main server but i got off the main server cause I was lagging. But then I scrapped the team for a different Uber team which is a lot better. And Fire...
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Started by Paige Berlitz

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Psychic or psyshock?

Atwilko, Mar 2014: considering there are alot of assualt vests these days psyshock could be considered better but i generally prefer psychic on something thats going to stay in for a longer time and psyshock for full on attackers
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Started by Sopheria

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Pokemon Team Help

DumbFounDead, Mar 2014: I posted my in game team because I want to eventually use it to battle. I know I have to switch up a lot of the moves since some of them are just for in game filler until I can unlock other moves. I just needed input on how I should set it up. I'm...
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Event

Take To The Skies! Sky Battle Wifi Tourney

Necrum, Apr 2014: This event is officially cancelled. Sad but only 1 battle took place so really what can I do?
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Started by Necrum

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Another team? What is this?!

Anvils Alive, Mar 2014: Why, thank you for the help. I'll be trying out the changes you suggested. EDIT: I battled someone on Showdown, and only Smeargle and Rhyperior got KO'd. Sylveon and Rocks from the latter finished off the guy's Tauros and Volcarona.
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3v3 Casual Pokemon Tournament - Need Team help

Suskel, Apr 2014: Alright guys, this is what I have now: ~~~ Kangaskhan @ Kagaskhanite Ability: Scrappy, Nature: Adamant EV: 252 HP, 252 Atk, 4 Spe -Sucker Punch -Return -Power-Up Punch
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Started by Suskel

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Need Competitive Team Help

PlatinumDude, Mar 2014: Fly is too easily played around competitively. It's not worth bothering. Here are much better sets for Charizard to use. Use physical moves only for Charizard X. The only physical move Charizard Y should use is Earthquake: -Dragon Dance -Flare...
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Started by Gogoat Rocks!

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Smogon and the Pokemon Metagame

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MoxieInfinite, Mar 2014: Mega Gengar has no counters, Mega Kangaskhan has no counters that are viable in regular OU play outside of checking Kanga. Mega Blaziken has few counters(mainly stuff like Unaware Quag), but it can Baton Pass its boosts to something else that can...
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Started by SparksPKMN

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Mix Tier Team

PlatinumDude, Mar 2014: Mega Houndoom should use Taunt in the last slot to prevent walls from setting up on it. If you're not using Mega Aggron for whatever reason at all, just stick to Choice Band Head Smashes: -Head Smash -Heavy Slam/Iron Head -Earthquake -Fire...
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Started by TheCrystalFlaaffy

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Ballte Institute vs. Battle Spot

Nah, Mar 2014: Yes and no. Some level of skill is required to do well in the Battle Institute/Maison, so if you're getting your ass handed to you in the BI/BM, you probably won't do well against most most competent human opponents. However, real people behave...
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Started by Sneakyarrow

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Trick Room/Troll Team

TonyPajamas, Mar 2014: Ahhhhh you just saved me many, many, many hours of frustration--thank you!
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Started by TonyPajamas

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Attack or Special Attack?

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Hikamaru, Mar 2014: I like to balance between the two, and the moves I use depend on which one the Pokemon performs better at, like having Waterfall on a physical-based Water-type as opposed to Surf on a special-based one. I may teach both physical and special moves...
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Started by Ars Arcanum

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Team Building Help!

PlatinumDude, Feb 2014: You have too many Mega Pokemon. You do realize you can only Mega Evolve 1 Pokemon per battle, right? It's better for you to use 1 Mega Pokemon on the team in the end. Charizard X should use physical moves only to take better advantage of Tough...
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Started by Barbarian

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Here comes the sun!

WonderfulWhiscash, Feb 2014: I'm relatively new to competitive pokemon, but I do know that offensively, Mega Houndoom is an absolute beast in the sun. Solar power boosting his special attack to base 210! So yeah.
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Started by Creame

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Ubers on battle spot?

Nah, Feb 2014: I don't mind fighting Uber legendaries on Battle Spot. Most of the time its just nubs who think that just using Uber legendaries will give them an automatic win. It's fun beating them. =) I also don't mind because, well...I sometimes use Uber...
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Started by WonderfulWhiscash

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Tierless, Legend-Free Team For With Friends

Nah, Feb 2014: I highly recommend Giga Drain on Volcarona. The recovery is nice, as is the ability to take down Water and Rock types. It's great to decimate someone's Wash Rotom when they think they're countering your Volcarona. If you aren't gonna use that, your...
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Started by Managrimm

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Vaporeon or Sylveon?

PlatinumDude, Feb 2014: Must've forgotten about that. I second Zekrom; I don't think one is better than the other. Think about this: do you want Vaporeon's bigger Wishes, or Sylveon's stronger offensive presence? Also, the spread should be 252 HP/244 Def/12 Spe. That lets...
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Started by DeiWildcat

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I have a huge water weakness and I need suggestions on how to fix that

PlatinumDude, Feb 2014: While Rhyperior does see use in OU as a Talonflame check, Wash Rotom does that better. It also takes away an unwanted Water weakness: -Volt Switch -Hydro Pump -Will-o-Wisp -Pain Split/Rest Nature: Bold EVs: 248 HP/216 Def/44 Spe Item:...
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Started by AJ™

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Sweep-healing?

Krystia, Feb 2014: I agree, you should just leave it with Hurricane. You can probably be benefit if your pokemon can do rain dance while volcanora is on the field. It isn't really require though. Also, I have been trying to play with mat block, it isn't really...
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Started by TonyPajamas

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Grass Team! (Don't worry, it's a different one!)

Nolafus, Feb 2014: Sorry about not getting back to you in a timely manner, but I had to wait until I was at college to start battling. Anyway, I made all the changes and it's going pretty well so far. I'm happy with them, so thanks once again!
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Need help with battle spot.

Danny71294, Feb 2014: i didnt realise weather team's was that important , I just heard solarbeam with sunny day does alot so put it on any , like i say im a complete and utternoob at this I Love doing massive damage but being able to play tactical too I hate them...
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Started by Danny71294

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Team Help (Again)

Charizardlvl.98, Feb 2014: You have a decent team. However, a mamoswine completely counters this set up. A kelfki would run better due to its Prankster ability, as Espeon is (in my extended opinion after running one for so long) a better baton passer than a screener. I...
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VGC Team

Tyrael, Feb 2014: Alright so, I see a few things that really hurt your team. Mega Manectric, Rotom-W, and Rotom-H are the main things, but pretty much anything that gets coverage as good as those three would hurt your team a lot. Intimidate/Burn really hurt your team...
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Eeveelution team critique?

Zeffy, Feb 2014: Better =/= safer. The recoil damage can be mitigated with the use of Wish passing, plus the fact that Leafeon is so damn bulky. In a metagame that is focused more in bulk, dealing as much damage as you can is the best thing you can do.
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Ever made one mistake that's cost you everything?

Azire, Feb 2014: When I first beat XY and started battling I vastly underestimated Xerneas and was not carrying any Poison or Steel moves on my team. I mean who carried those moves in Gen 5? Only when you lacked a better option. I know we received the new table and...
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Started by DanteSolablood

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VGC 14 Rules team

Metricus, Feb 2014: So I'm not currently in any 2014 Championships competitions, but I've been playing the rules nonetheless, if for no other reason then to acclimate myself to doubles, since I've also never played that until now. I assume most people here know what...
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Started by Metricus

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Multi Battle Trio

Azire, Feb 2014: I have taken a liking to Multi Battle, I have a few friends that play it and sometimes I'll do random. This does cause issues with making a proper team as you can never be 100% sure who your teammates will be. I am looking for a third teammate...
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Started by Azire

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Help me mess with your mind

Sneakyarrow, Feb 2014: Thanks for all the tips. I also remembered I wanted to add a Zoroark to my team.
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Started by Sneakyarrow

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My UU Team

PlatinumDude, Feb 2014: First off, the EVs of your Pokemon have to be divisible by 4. Because every 4 EVs, that Pokemon gets 1 point in the appropriate stat at level 100. Anyways: Cohagrigus should use max HP and max Special Attack to give it the most optimal special...
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Started by CertainlyNotKori

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OU Team Featuring ZardX

MarioManH, Feb 2014: Alright, will go ahead and run a single offensive move and max Attack EVs + Speed EVs
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Started by MarioManH

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OU Team

Wyrdfell, Feb 2014: I'll use the current team, of I find flaws like trick room and such,I will definitely consider all the above that's been given
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Excel Pokemon Comparison X/Y

Magnificzero, Feb 2014: Good Morning Forum :) I have been recently working on a personal excel sheet in order to better compare 2 or more Pokemon for team building purposes. Now so far this has helped me greatly and I thought I could share it! Here is a screen shot of...
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Started by Magnificzero

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Rate my X/Y Sun Team

RoreyG, Feb 2014: Thanks for the advice everybody. I've taken it all under consideration and this is my final team: http://www.serebii.net/xy/pokemon/006-my.png Rhaegar (m) -Fire Blast -Solar Beam -Dragon Pulse -Roost Nature: Timid Ability: Drought
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XY OU Team Stall-Out

PlatinumDude, Feb 2014: Another reason why I suggested Sigilyph over Clefable because it can use the burn to its advantage if Clefable lacks Magic Guard (which yours does, making it prone to burn and poison). Magic Guard blocks the burn damage, while the burn protects...
3   1,790
Started by ShawnQwerty

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Another X/Y OU team

Nah, Feb 2014: There we go! How did I forget Mandibuzz? Wait, I forget a lotta ****, that's why.
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Started by Nah

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Suggestions/ideas

PlatinumDude, Feb 2014: Avalugg is rather subpar, IMO, because of its common weaknesses. Excadrill is the better Rapid Spinner in all cases: -Earthquake -Iron Head/Rock Slide -Rapid Spin -Swords Dance/Stealth Rock Nature: Adamant/Jolly EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spe...
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Started by Fluffywalrus

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Just looking for some Opinions and Advice

LagunaX1, Feb 2014: While I can appreciate Talonflame may be a better choice, I kind of want to stick with Typhlosion more for personal preference than anything. I just like it better lol Although I will definately use Talonflame sometimes as well as it will be fun...
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Started by LagunaX1

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The Genesis Tournament

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Master Kavar, Apr 2014: Sorry buddy the tournament has got enough already :-)
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Started by Master Kavar

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Item help? :/

Nah, Feb 2014: Not gonna lie, I almost never do triples. Most people prefer singles and doubles. But I think I can help you out just a little bit here. The first thing is that you should post the Pokemons' natures and EVs as well, since those are very...
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Started by jordsta95

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Suggestions

Nah, Feb 2014: Both Excadrill and Heatran are good Stealth Rock setters, so which one you wanna have as the Stealth Rocker is up to you. But I think it would be best to give Excadrill Rapid Spin to clear off hazards.
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Started by I.T.

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Help me round out this team? (OU)

εcho., Feb 2014: Yeah, I was thinking about Dazzling Gleam for Espeon, thanks, I'll add that. And I like the Rest/Sleep Talk combination on Ninetales, I'll try that out too. I love Houndoom so I'll definitely give his Mega a shot. I've never used Volcarona...
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Started by εcho.

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Trying Out Different Team

Death, Feb 2014: Okay, so I put together a team on Pokemon Showdown on the fly to battle a friend of mine. This team wasn't really well thought out, but I was wondering if there is a way to make it more viable? I'm okay with swapping out Pokemon/move sets, but I...
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Started by Death

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Team Reunite

TascheMonster, Feb 2014: OK ill try those and get back to what ive found... also thanks for change on tentacruel i was about to sack him cause the build i had on him wasnt workin
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Started by TascheMonster

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X/Y Sun Team

PlatinumDude, Feb 2014: Dragonite still needs Speed EVs because without them, it's still slow, even at +1 Speed. At level 100, a neutral Speed Dragonite without Speed EVs has 196 Speed; this changes to 294 after a Dragon Dance. That's still slow. At 252 EVs, level 100...
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Started by realdonnyv

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Fist of the North Star (Incomplete)

ToWriteLove, Feb 2014: I know you didn't recommend it, I just felt like testing it out. ^^ Going to be running some more tests with leftovers in its place again later against a variety of teams and see how it goes. I still believe Assault Vest on Goodra is really good,...
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Started by ToWriteLove

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Monotype Bug

Evyl, Feb 2014: Oh, I misread Fiery Dance. I thought it lowered the opponents Speciall Attack. Whooops.
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Started by Ultraviolence

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Counter that Pokemon! (LC version!)

Hiatus, Feb 2014: http://www.smogon.com/download/sprites/bw/170.png Chinchou @ Eviolite Ability: Volt Absorb EVs: 52 Def / 232 SpA / 224 Spe Modest Nature ~ Hydro Pump ~ Thunderbolt ~ Ice Beam ~ Scald
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Started by Pikelodeon

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Community Day XIV

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Omicron, Mar 2014: I've been looking forward for this too. ^^ Especially since I wasn't able to be there the last one.
27   3,897
Started by wolf

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X/Y OU team

PlatinumDude, Feb 2014: To add, Phantom Force also lets Trevenant stall for extra burn and/or Leech Seed damage. The second-turn strike also piles on an extra bit of damage to wear down the opponent a bit faster. Ghost also has good neutral coverage overall, so the only...
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