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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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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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Battle Server Support

SawkTheWarrior, Aug 2020: Thanks!!
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Featured

The NEW Showdown Alt thread

Arcaneum, Jan 2021: Invictus Isawa Rabinov Rabinova PC Rabinov Arcaneum
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Event

Fortune Championship

gimmepie, Sep 2021: What's this about Nitro being over?
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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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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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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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Started by Sirfetch’d

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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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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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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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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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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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Daily

[SPOILERS] Summarise competitive potential of Sun/Moon Pokemon!

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PlatinumDude, Apr 2017: Xurkitree was already done by Nah. Anyway, I'll take Magearna: Magearna's sports an excellent defensive typing and good bulk of 80/115/115, allowing it to tank hits from Pokemon such as Tapu Lele and Latios. This also leaves it with only two...
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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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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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Started by Zysrox

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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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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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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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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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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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Tapu/Terrain impact on the game

gimmepie, Apr 2017: Please no.
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Started by Sirfetch’d

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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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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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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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Event

Upcoming BTB Tournaments

Sirfetch’d, May 2017: Of course, anyone can host a tournament. Just post your tour in the event approval subforum and wolf or aurora will give you the thumbs up!
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Remember SkarmBliss?

Frozocrone, May 2017: Remember FUNBRO? #funtimes
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Group

Made a 6 poke league (need one more)

Faèlix, May 2017: Will help teambuild and explain any questions. https://discord.gg/HHEBx
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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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Started by Christos

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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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Pokemon GEN 7 NEW FIRE TYPES TEAM

Zysrox, May 2017: https://youtu.be/WS0MRquA_MM I am trying to do mono battle teams to cover all the new Gen 7 Pokemon , Especially that mono type teams are always VERY Challenging to battle with I hope to see others that like mono type teams and theme battles as a...
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Team Building Help

CupedGreenhead, May 2017: I do not know the first thing about EVs...but here is the rest: Charizard - Nature: Jolly ; Ability: Blaze ; Item: None ; Moveset: Flamethrower, Fly, Flame Burst, Wing Attack Blastoise - Nature: Jolly ; Ability: Torrent ; Item: None ; Moveset:...
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Pokémon of the Week #3: Nihilego

Sirfetch’d, May 2017: Just posting to say that I was busy yesterday, but will get potw #4 up some time today!
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Mega Heracross and Mega Houndoom to be available soon on PS

Mobile Tsk, May 2017: While Mega Heracross isn't bad by any means, I have a feeling it'll end up in the Limbo that is BL. The transition to SM hasn't been kind to it, with the Tapu's running around. Moreover, it faces massive competition for a Mega slot in OU, where...
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Pokémon of the Week #4: Gyarados

punkysaur, May 2017: I simply love to use the flyinium z set. In taunt u have something to shut up stall and keep boosting. Tbh flyinium z boosted bounce is almost always a 1hko and thus u get the moxie boost too. Once boosted to +2 its almost impossible to stop it. ...
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Article

PokéCommunity League Signup Tournament: Finals Recap

Sky, May 2017: Oh thats pretty awesome :)
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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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Game Development IN Working

wolf, May 2017: Please check out the Game Development forum instead.
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Pokemon GEN 7 WATER TYPES TEAM

Zysrox, May 2017: https://youtu.be/5aXdURXQCPQ Trying To Cover All The Gen 7 Pokemon with Mono Type Teams and Do Some Epic & Challenging Battle and this time it's with the Gen 7 Water Types :D Hope Everyone Enjoys The Battles !! :D
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Pokémon of the Week #5: Tangrowth

gimmepie, May 2017: Tangrowth is honestly really underrated and I should use it more. It's shuts down some really nasty offensive threats and has excellent longevity with Regenerator, Giga Drain etc. Personally I think the AV set is far superior to Rocky Helmet...
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PCL

Season 3: Week 1

wolf, May 2017: Won vs Christos, ggs. https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-580140486 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen7ou-580150523
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Soul link partner wanted !

wolf, May 2017: Try asking in the Ideas & Discussion thread in the Challenges forum. This forum is for competitive play.
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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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Would love to build a competitive team around Darkrai! Helpp

PlatinumDude, May 2017: Not really, I'm afraid. It's just too good to ignore. Depending on the set you want to use, you can ask for one in the Trade Corner.
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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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Nature for Power Split Araquinid

Howmander, May 2017: I would definitely be going with Water Bubble for sure, and WOW! I didn't know Z Stockpile healed HP! That certainly changes a lot of what I was planning! I was actually trying to get the Att as low as possible with the nature so that power...
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Group

PGBA Discord and Showdown League

soul bel, May 2017: Hi this is a standard draft league including some bans mostly ubers mons and a few mons. if you would like to join this discord server discord.gg/wek8Y9 put this in front of the discord link cause i cant post links here https:// more detailed rules...
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Good Wallbreaker In NU...

Mobile Tsk, May 2017: There are a ton of viable wallbreakers in NU alpha right now, though as 5qwerty suggested some of them are likely to be banned. Clawitzer, Kingdra, Tyrantrum, Delphox, Crabominable, Gallade, Jynx, Alolan Golem, Noivern and Dragalge all come to mind...
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Is this a good team for double?

z0d1ac, May 2017: Pokemon/Move sets (all lv. 100) Game is Omega Ruby Greninja - Ability is Torrent, No item Mat Block, Night slash, Surf and Dive. Darkrai - Ability is Bad Dreams with a Dark Plate Nightmare, Dark Void, Ominous Wind and Dark Pulse Garchomp...
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Stallbreaker

PlatinumDude, May 2017: http://www.smogon.com/smog/issue18/stallbreakers Read this article. In short, stall breakers tend to have overwhelmingly high offensive stats to crush walls or use Taunt to stop walls from setting up. Tapu Fini is an example of a stall breaker...
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New League Interest

RyuNura, May 2017: I have sent you a message concerning you reaching out to help me. I appreciate the offer and would like to accept your help.
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PCL

Season 3: Week 2

Cay, May 2017: L against blackcharizard 2-0, fun games http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/pokecommunity-gen7ou-263986 http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/pokecommunity-gen7ou-263988
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