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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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Events & Groups Approval

wolf, Apr 2020: We allow them. :)
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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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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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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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PC's "Build-a-team" Project

wolf, Jan 2014: I think a offensive tank and revenge killer would do nicely, similar to Tank Dragonite. Something like: Aggron @ Aggronite Ability: Filter (Sturdy) EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SDef Adamant Nature - Heavy Slam / Iron Head - Earthquake - Rock...
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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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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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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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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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The Official Pokecommunity Pokemon XY: Kicking things off, Showdown Tournament!

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Mr. X, Jan 2014: Like this post if you completely forgot about this tournament.
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Mono Steel Team Help!

PandaShogun, Jan 2014: http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/ou-75505735 Guys guys! Choice scarf Heatran works on anything except blaziken and infernape! :DD EDIT 2: http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/ou-75509028 I annoyed another guy. I think people don't expect a...
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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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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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Started by TheGamingKiddo

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Critique this "cute" team?

Nah, Jan 2014: Leftovers is better since it gives it a bit of recovery while asleep. Once the Chesto Berry is gone, you're left itemless. CroCune is sort of a stall set, and Leftovers helps with that. Gogoat hardly needs Leftovers since it has Horn Leech and...
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Has anyone used the Pledges in battle?

trainer swil, Jan 2014: Charizard Y and Chlorophyll Venusaur do work with this combo, it's tricky to play against.
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Is this a good team?

TheSyren, Jan 2014: and get a protean Greninja. makes a world of difference when you switch types constantly.
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Started by Babum08

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B2/W2 - Competitive Team That Keeps Loosing :(

PlatinumDude, Jan 2014: Seismitoad is outclassed by a lot of things in OU. It's only good in rain teams. Gastrodon is the better alternative for its ability to check Water Pokemon: -Earthquake/Earth Power -Scald -Toxic/Ice Beam -Recover Nature: Relaxed/Bold EVs: 252...
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What is a good Pokemon to complete my team?

Universal, Jan 2014: I would say replace Arcanine with Talonflame. Gale Wings Talonflame is a really tricky Pokemon to use. Sure the attack is below average and it has 4x weakness to stealth rocks but I would say add a life orb to it. My friend would always use one...
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ninja pokemon?

PandaShogun, Jan 2014: Thanks Slayr once again!! :D I am torn between infernape and zoroark-- because I am most likely not going to play competitively (at least hardcore competitively) and will probably be playing competitively locally. Most of my friends are like the...
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First competitive team

Nah, Jan 2014: Yeah, that sounds fine too.
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2nd competitive team

Nolafus, Jan 2014: I would switch out Charizard Y since it sets up sun, which no one on your team really benefits from except from Talonflame. In fact, with Excadrill, Azumarill, Gastrodon, and Mamoswine, your team is hurt by sun. So, I would go with Talonflame. Any...
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The PokéCommunity Tournament

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champagnepapi, Jan 2014: Congratulations everyone, very fun tournament.
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Competitive Battling with the Underdogs?

orangeralts21, Jan 2014: I have always wanted to be that one guy that when everyone looks at his team they laugh, only to have their butt, promptly, beat. So, I have decided that I want to make a competitive battling team using only UU and NU tier Pokemon. I am still...
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Need help!

Etherion, Dec 2013: thanks for all the help guys, but this really sucks, I want to make torterra shine, its my favorite pokemon ever! I just found this really awesome move called Rototiller that boost grass type's attack and s. attack.
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Are any battle items worth it?

Tyrael, Dec 2013: X-Items do have their place in game. The main place I see them used is in speedruns, or for that matter any time that you want to fight someone without needing to train a lot for them. For example, I just finished my SoulSilver run and my...
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Need some help new teamin the makeing

Hiatus, Dec 2013: I agree with PlatinumDude about Conkeldurr; its EV spread should 4 HP, 252 Atk, and 252 SpD. I would also replace Assault Vest and Knock Off with Leftovers and Bulk Up, respectively. Its Attack and Defense stat are pretty decent, but after one use...
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Pokebank OU; Recommendations Appreciated!

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WingedDragon, Dec 2013: In the case of TR it would be first
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gen 3 team

PlatinumDude, Dec 2013: Abilities and items would greatly be appreciated here. Combusken simply isn't viable in OU because it's frail, even with Eviolite. With Blaziken in Ubers once again, the only viable Gen III Baton Passers are Ninjask and Gorebyss: Ninjask:...
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Massive Multi Confusion

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avgfighterbutabrilliantscientist, Dec 2013: Confirming our loss, gg EV and TheGr8
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Started by Griffinbane

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The Capabilities of Furfrou in Tiershift

Tide, Dec 2013: 'Which is exactly what I said. However, the only reason it ISN'T accurate is because it doesn't give Furfrou enough Defense - so it's only beneficial to my point.
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Started by Tide

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My first competitive team.

DarkTyranitar99, Dec 2013: Thanks a lot. Unfortunatly it is Gen IV cause I could not find Battle Corner in that part of the Forum I'm really sorry :( So I cannot have MegaTyranitar or MegaCharizard X/Y or some really helpful instruments. Thanks :)
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Can you help me with my monotype team?

Nolafus, Dec 2013: I think you might be able to slide without Dragalge, at least for the moment. I've never come across a fairy team, so they're pretty rare right now. However, if you think one of your pokemon is struggling and falling behind, then I would go ahead...
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XY OU Team Help

blueflameblackdragon, Dec 2013: Well I tested out Tentacruel and I decided to use it as my special wall to replace Tyranitar, I'll edit that in a minute. He and Gliscor really do a great job covering each other's bases and Tentacruel actually does a good job standing up to...
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Long time pokemon player. total competitive noob

Tal Skirata, Dec 2013: Any body else got any ideas for the rest of the team? gengar possibly cause of it's type coverage with moves, shadow ball, sludge bomb, dazzling gleam and thunderbolt
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XY Rain Team

Hiatus, Dec 2013: Personally, I wouldn't have Gliscor on a rain team because, well, if the opponent manages to send out a water-type (or any other Pokémon that knows water moves), then Gliscor could be taken down in an instant. I know that you're using a defensive...
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Started by Yoshispy

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Hey anyone mind helping me please ?

BeastBoiRyan, Dec 2013: Hey do you mind doing me a favor , I'm going to take your advice and add a scizor to my team only thing is I don't have anyone to trade a sycther with . Could you please possibly trade with me so it can evolve.
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Started by BeastBoiRyan

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Mega Mawile Team

Nah, Dec 2013: His Scolipede has a bulky EV spread so it can survive long enough to get the boosts and then Baton Pass. He's not using it in an offensive manner. It's sole purpose is to pass boosts. Mega Mawile doesn't reall need the stuff Scolipede Baton...
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Ghost-Type Team

Thergox, Dec 2013: All right. Thanks for the input, everybody!
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Critique my ghost team!

Christopher, Dec 2013: I understand, I mainly play WiFi so I'm not that familiar with the whole Tier System. I just find Aegislash too predictable. As soon as someone predicts your stance change you're getting hurt...bad. The set I gave was more of an Aegislash...
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Smogon Doubles Team

WingedDragon, Dec 2013: I need an honest answer about this. I just played this guy. I cant figure out if we were that evenly matched or if we sucked that bad and what I can do to fix this. http://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/pokebanksmogondoublesbeta-71953680 current...
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In-Game Team Help

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wolf, Dec 2013: We have this cool place for in-game team help over here now. B) Feel free to repost your teams there. Any simple questions related to team building should be directed towards BC's Q&A thread.
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Gardevoir/Gallade: Yay, or Nay?

PlatinumDude, Dec 2013: Both are equally good in their own ways, now that Gardevoir was buffed with a Fairy type. Regular Gardevoir is still viable if your Mega slot is already taken up. Gallade has a wide offensive move pool, letting it run a variety of offensive sets...
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Started by TwerkingDiglett

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Help with my grass team... again?

Nolafus, Dec 2013: I can't believe I forgot about the Technician boost! I completely spaced on that, so I thought it was a really weak move. Okay, I switched it over. Thanks!
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Total noob, Help me!

PlatinumDude, Dec 2013: To add to what Tide said, you need to post the team's EVs, items and abilities as well. They're very important in competitive play.
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Started by Rainsparks

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XY OU Team Help Please!

PlatinumDude, Dec 2013: That's because Gyro Ball is a stronger alternative if you opt for Protect.
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Started by GreyShadow

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BC & Battle Server Discussion & Feedback

wolf, Dec 2013: Clans: Antebellum suggested clans, so I've been considering bringing them back. However, I'm making an official league soon that will be made up of teams (check the first spoiler tag), which is nearly identical to clans aside from them having a...
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Started by wolf

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How to improve this PokeBank OU team?

PlatinumDude, Dec 2013: Starmie can go over Gyarados. This frees the team of a Stealth Rock-weak Pokemon.
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Started by Nah

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Community Day XIII Participant List

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Dark Shadow 6, Dec 2013: This isy first comday and same name
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Started by wolf

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Please help me with my Gen 3 team

Dereck_S, Dec 2013: Alright so here's the scoop, I feel pretty confident in my ability to choose typings, as well as know EV/IV training (the actual process) I've been playing for quite some time now. But recently I've been wanting to get into the more competitive...
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Started by Dereck_S

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Avalugg: Good or not?

Brane, Dec 2013: I'd agree here. Mamoswine is more of a counter to a lot of offensive threats because of the movepool it has, and it's typing. And it can also be used to set up rocks before it puts in a big hit. The other advantage it has is Thick Fat. The...
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Started by Nah

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Battle Maison 200 Win Streak

trainer swil, Dec 2013: I reached 34 twice, gonna try some of my newer pokemon soon to see if I can beat that though.
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Started by Crossbows

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Battle Nights

AluminiumOxide, Dec 2013: Hey guys well i am from india my time is (UTC +05.30) i am from india so the question is what time will it be in India ? its (UTC + 05.30)
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