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Battle Server Support

SawkTheWarrior, Aug 2020: Thanks!!
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Started by wolf

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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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Naganadel has been banned from OU

Nah, Nov 2017: I haven't battled in a while so I never got to see this thing in action, but if the post is true, it sounds like what pushes it over the edge is the ability to get Speed boosts from Beast Boost combined with the raw power afforded by Nasty Plot. ...
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Started by HeroLinik

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Everything allowed pokemon team

aheali, Nov 2017: I'm doing a challenge vs a friend. Literally everything is allowed except having multiple of the same species in your team and only 1 mega. But outside of that everything is allowed, every pokemon, every move on every pokemon and every ability. ...
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Started by aheali

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Suicide leads

MachoPony, Nov 2017: if you had asked me a few gens ago then yes, azelf with stealth rocks hitting hard and possibly scoring a double KO with a nice fat explosion was great in Gen 4, and in lower tier gen 5 (even higher tier sometimes) it was fun to bring a normally...
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Started by wolf

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Battle Tree Stories

WingedDragon, Nov 2017: So playing in the Battle Tree. I had Mega Mawile out against Abomasnow and with Mawile had 56 hp. I figure It would hit with something that would KO it. Abomasnow used Leech Seed. I was like "huh?" Naturally it KO it with an iron head. So any...
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Battle Server Room Requests & Guidelines

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AR 26, Nov 2017: Room Name : League of Champs Room Purpose: A room for offtopic discussions and different type of challenges and tournaments. Your Pokemon Showdown name(Room Owner): AR 26 Pls make this room as it is going to inspire and spread PC..
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Started by wolf

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Physical/special split

wolf, Nov 2017: Do you prefer how the mechanics worked before or after the physical/special split? Some argue that the metagame was more balanced when types were either physical or special. Powerful sweepers like Salamence had to use weaker moves like Hidden Power...
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Started by wolf

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Most/least favorite changes that SM brought

wolf, Nov 2017: Gen 6 Talonflame was easy enough to deal with in my opinion. The nerf seems unnecessary when taking into account the sheer number of common checks that Talonflame has now: Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Landorus-T, Heatran, Toxapex, Zygarde, Ash Greninja,...
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Started by wolf

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Mega Steelix new ability ????

Link119, Oct 2017: On a role-playing standpoint, solid idea, but moreso defensive side, rather than both D. and Sp.D....I think it makes more sense from both a role-playing aspect and keeps it from being maybe a bit much from a competitive standpoint... I like the...
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Started by alexgendary

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(poll) Best Pokecommunity battle server player!

Hackode007, Oct 2017: Oops! So no one is winner! There is tie between wolf, shaawn, sam, and mark. But it's ok! I am making new poll!
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Started by Hackode007

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Let's talk about competitive Pokemon!

wolf, Oct 2017: <p>If you still want to go through with this for next Saturday, Zeffy, let me know and I'll advertise it on the Bulletin Board. :)</p>
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Started by Zeffy

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How important are perfect IVs to you?

Link119, Oct 2017: Now that it's significantly easier to get them, they're very important to me...Pre-Gen. VI, I was okay with not being absolutely perfect, but once the Destiny Knot buff happened, I don't like battling with imperfect stats...I've survived at 1HP and...
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Started by Alfieri

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A way to make Wishiwashi good?

gimmepie, Oct 2017: Aqua Ring is a waste of a moveslot tbh. Even stacked with leftovers its never going to recover enough HP to make it a better option than coverage.
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Started by Veil Loreraven

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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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Competitive Mega Steelix?

Alfieri, Sep 2017: When in doubt I use Smogon to get me started and go from there. This is their current set for SM: Steelix @ Steelixite Ability: Sturdy EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD Careful Nature - Stealth Rock - Heavy Slam - Earthquake - Toxic
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Competitive Pokemon Without Ice Types

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Assault Vest Emboar set

wolf, Sep 2017: Fire Blast or Overheat is another option over Flare Blitz. However, that might be better for singles, since in doubles the sheer power of Flare Blitz is more appreciated. Same suggestion applies to Incineroar too.
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Started by Alfieri

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Marowak-Alola "with a twist"

Veil Loreraven, Sep 2017: aww...really? I thought Bubblebeam was a good idea. You can only get it from transfering from yellow and He hasn't been able to learn it since Gen 1 so it would be unexpected in the right situation. My Marowak does have rock head since he was...
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Started by Veil Loreraven

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Thoughts on Dragonite?

Zeffy, Sep 2017: I don't think you're shallow. You just have different views when it comes to Pokemon and battling, and everyone is free to uphold their views! These guys are just giving you the best advice they can based on statistics and facts. Most people here...
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Started by Veil Loreraven

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September 2017 tier shifts

Pinkie-Dawn, Sep 2017: All of these tier shifts makes me wish Smogon should've increased the number of Pokemon for each tier besides NU and PU, so OU wouldn't restrict only around 50 Pokemon in its tier (as well as to prevent any impressions from people new to the...
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Started by Sirfetch’d

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B4G

OliPlayzHD, Aug 2017: So I am starting a new Pokémon Competitive Draft League It will use standard smogon tiers in a UCL type format we will have 16 players in a snake format picking 3 OU in the first set of 3 then 3 UU 3RU and 3 NU and below for a better explanation...
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Hall of Fame

wolf, Aug 2017: Hall of FameGeneral Info This thread is for showcasing the community's tournament and ladder achievements, setting goals for everyone to strive for, and coordinating when the community should focus on joining certain Smogon tournaments. Any recent...
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Started by wolf

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ORAS Double battle

Hannahmc, Aug 2017: Need 2 people for oras doubles . Add FC 2895-7629-7522 and 4742-8972-7012
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Started by Hannahmc

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Marshadow Discussion

wolf, Aug 2017: CM Arceus-Ghost lacks the immediate power that Marshadow has, which is useful vs lots of stuff like Yveltal. Arceus-Ghost can't use Life Orb to improve its power or it'll have to forego Sub and lose to Chansey, Blissey, etc. Arceus-Ghost's Focus...
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Draft League Alolan Pokemon League (APL)

OliPlayzHD, Aug 2017: Hey man sick idea My Discord: OliPlayzHD #1141 Team Name: Basingstoke Bisharps Showdown Name: OliPlayzHD Looking forward 2 it can u re post the link doesn't work :)
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Started by ExpoUS

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Battle Critique

wolf, Jul 2017: Battle CritiqueGeneral Info The goal of this thread is to improve your battle execution. While you may have a decent or solid team at your hands, the next step that separates a good player from a great player is how they execute the playstyle of...
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Started by wolf

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Tier Listing

Zeiro, Jul 2017: Thank you so much!
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Team-Building Workshop

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PlatinumDude, Jul 2017: What tier are you playing at? Smogon OU? Battle Spot? VGC? What are your team's moves? Golisopod is a rather priority-happy Pokemon, meaning that Tapu Lele can easily stop it in its tracks. Its Emergency Exit ability can be a hindrance, despite...
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Started by Anti

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Small explanation for tiers in tournaments?

SpookyPokePixels, Jul 2017: Thank you!
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Smogon are hypocrites about their policy (aka why Blaze Blaziken should be unbanned)

Orange Pylon, Jul 2017: The difference between Blaziken and the Latis, for example, is that "Soul Dew [email protected]" wasn't banned -- Soul Dew was banned. You couldn't run a Soul Dew Pichu even though it'd be useless, much like you can't run a Moody Bidoof. Because Soul Dew only...
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Tiny Tourney announced: participants get Galladite, Gardevoirite and Lopunnite

firetornadopaddy, Jul 2017: When would this tiny tournament be starting?
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Started by HeroLinik

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Weakness Cup announced: participants get Ampharosite, Altarianite and [email protected]

wolf, Jul 2017: I'm not going to participate in the event, but it'll be interesting to see how the released Megas will perform in OU. Mega Latias will be useful for checking Volcarona without Bug Buzz, Zapdos, Mega Charizard Y, Keldeo, Toxapex, Mega Manectric, etc....
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Started by HeroLinik

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Marshadow has been banned

Sirfetch’d, Jul 2017: Surprised it lasted as long as it did.
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Started by wolf

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The Prism League: Challenge Thread

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AlphaLuxray, Jun 2017: @Floppymagikarp: As a challenger, you are required to specify your team, however u may change sets between challenges, and your team can be any combination of your drafted Pokemon.
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How will Banettite and Cameruptite affect the meta?

Mobile Tsk, Jun 2017: I don't think either of them will have an impact until they drop to RU, possibly lower. They are easily among the worst Megas, and to me there is not much of a reason to justify using either on any serious OU team (and I think they'll struggle in UU...
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Started by HeroLinik

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critique my team?

PlatinumDude, Jun 2017: Tapu Koko pairs well with Mawile to power up Thunder Punch with Electric Surge and bring it in safely with U-turn/Volt Switch: -Thunderbolt -Hidden Power (Ice)/Dazzling Gleam -U-turn -Taunt/Volt Switch Nature: Timid EVs: 4 Def/252 SAtk/252 Spe...
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Started by Lyseth

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June 2017 usage stats/tier shifts

jombii, Jun 2017: Gengar is back again in OU, marking the only Pokemon to have stayed there since Gen I. I like this. Also, surprised to see two UBs drop.
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Started by Nah

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Quick Battle Requests

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-Nonsense-, Jun 2017: Looking for a 6 v 6 battle in Gen 7 at Lv. 50. We can use anything in this battle if someone accepts. Warning: I'm not really good. Send a message if you want to.
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Started by wolf

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Anything Goes Discussion Thread

KorpiklaaniVodka v2.0, Jun 2017: Here we discuss all stuff related to the Anything Goes metagame. Anything Goes is a metagame where literally anything goes. (Except for creating endless battles.) You can use all kinds of bullmuk strategies, can abuse the Species Clause, the...
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Mega Tyranitar, Mega Manectric, and Mega Abomasnow now available!

wolf, Jun 2017: Yet another Pokemon to revenge kill Greninja with, yesssss. M Manectric will be good as usual. However, it has to compete with Tapu Koko this gen, and it uses up a Mega slot. Still, it's faster and has arguably better coverage. It'll find plenty of...
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Need help learning how to...

raichu_bae, Jun 2017: hey guys. I'm looking for someone to help me learn how to breed and train the pokemon I have. I'm trying to train all of my pokemon. Even ones known for being weak or not battle worthy. I want to bring out the best in my mates. Help. Message me !
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Attendance Rate

jombii, Jun 2017: IIRC it did get banned. But I am only considering their final rankings when the generation ended. This may not be final as gen VII is still not over yet. Plus, there are some unreleased megas as of the moment.
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Started by jombii

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Smogon was considering, and has now enacted, a complete ban of Baton Pass in OU

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Sirfetch’d, Jun 2017: Good Bye, You are out of this tier
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Started by HeroLinik

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Of the unreleased Mega Pokémon, which ones are you most looking forward to using?

Mobile Tsk, May 2017: These are all really fun mons to use. I loved using Bannette last gen, so I'm excited about that. While the Destiny Bond nerf really sucks for it, the new mega evolution mechanics do it a huge favor with Prankster.
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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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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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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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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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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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Started by Howmander

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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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Started by DeadPresidentsII

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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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