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    Having a good lead can do a lot of things. With a good lead, you can get in some status, or a Hypnosis. With a bad lead, enemies can either KO you early, or force a member of your team to take a hit they don't want to.
     

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    Good leads are generally fun Pokemon. Crobat, Jumpluff, Scarf Transform Mew, etc.

    There is no best physical sweeper, but some good ones are Garchomp, Metagross, Dragonite, Salamence, Breloom, Machamp, Medicham, Scizor...
     

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    However, they are one time uses. As Anti said,reserving an entire slot for that one use is ridiculous. Many pokes that have other uses makes perfect leads. Swampert, Yanmega, etc, all make great leads, and are actually useful later on.

    You are just about out one pokemoin when you reserve aspot just for leading.
     
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    Well that's exactly it. I don't know what I want. If there are certain pokes for certain slots (special sweeper, special wall etc) can someone just list a team that has all the slots filled that's a pretty decent team? There must be a cookie cutter team and moveset no?
     

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    Hi, people. I like making teams, breeding, and training Pokemon, but when it comes to making a team I'm always brain-dead. Anyway, I am trying to build a new team, and I would really appreciate if anyone could tell me a 6th member that could aid my team. Here are the 5 Pokemon in my team and a few other notes:

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    Tangrowth @Leftovers
    Leaf Guard
    Impish
    252 HP/ 228 Def/ 30 Spd
    ~Leech Seed
    ~Sleep Powder
    ~Knock Off
    ~Power Whip

    Yeah, a Smogon Standard. I should probably stick to these until I have more team making experience, eh? Anyway, Tangrowth has done wonders for me. There are better walls out there, I guess, but I really like Tangrowth. The weakness to ice, however, hurts me ;_;

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    Tyranitar @ ??
    Sand Stream
    Jolly
    252 Atk/ 252 Spd/ 6 HP
    ~Crunch
    ~Dragon Dance
    ~Earthquake
    ~Ice Fang/Ice Beam

    Dragon Dance Tyranitar. This thing is very powerful once it set up, and can dent a few things before he does so. Ice Fang seemed appealing due to the Dragon Dance boost, but I'm guessing Ice Beam does more to walls that try to stop Tyranitar. Or is Stone Edge a better choice? I don't know, but until now an Ice Attack helps.Item too, pl0x?

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    Starmie @ ??
    Natural Cure
    Timid
    162 HP/ 132 SpA/ 216 Spd
    ~Surf
    ~Rapid Spin
    ~Recover
    ~Ice Beam/ThunderBolt
    Mah Spinner. This thing, too, has helped me out in a bunch of situations. I picked Ice Beam over T-Bolt for Dragons and Grass Types, but I'm not sure if that is really a smart move. I've been running this thing on Wise Glasses as a filler and for a small kick, but I'm guessing it's not the best. My dilemma here is on the last attack, I guess, because even though Ice Beam has been proved useful, maybe Thunderbolt will too, and even more.

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    Snorlax @Leftovers
    Thick Fat
    Careful
    170 HP / 120 Def / 220 SpD
    ~Rest
    ~Sleep Talk
    ~Body Slam
    ~Crunch
    As you might or might not have noticed, that's a Sleep Talk Snorlax with the EV's for a Curselax. Yeah, might fix that later; but in the meantime, this fat guy is one of my favourite. Of course, when I wanted to build my team, I was all 'Well, Blissey', but I decided to go with Snorlax in the end. And it has never let me down. It takes Special Attacks like the beast it is and usually enver leaves the field before hacing taken someone down or at least crippled him badly. Also, I left Crunch for ghosts, and it has fared well, though i'm considering EQ...

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    Magnezone @??
    Magnet Pull
    Modest
    174 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
    ~Magnet Rise
    ~Substitue
    ~Discharge
    ~Hidden Power Ice (63)
    I used to have Electivire here, and it did help quite a bunch, but I decided to try Magnezone just to see what happened. It has let me down a few times, but luckily for him I'm forgiving :P I chose Discharge over Thunderbolt because I'm somewhat more of a defensive player on everything I do and crippling more opponents sounded nice. Discharge, however, has failed me. I've had Magnezone for relatively a long while, and I can count on one hand the times it has paralyzed opponents with Discharge >_>'. So, is Discharge worth it? Or should I plain out change Magnezone? ^^'.

    Ok, this are the 5 Pokemon in my team currently, and I need help on a 6th Team Member. I probably have to many weaknesses like to be listed, so I need a Pokemon that can work wonders >>'. I don't know if it should be an offensive Pokemon, a Deffensive Pokemon, or a supporter. Things that have crossed my mind are: Salamence; I have a MixMence I trained a while ago and he... He is cool, I guess. Bronzong; to help me out with Tangrowth's Ice Weakness and to take Outrages or something. Plus, Reflect/Light Screen and Stealth Rock support is very much appreciated. Spiritomb; just 'cause I think he's cool. Swampert; 'cause i liek mudkipz. And many others, though I don't know why something tells me none is a good pick. Soo... Help, someone?
     

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    Hey guys. I'm working with kids this summer and one of them has a bunch of cheated pokes that were raised to 100 per rare candy cheat. (ledgendaries etc)

    I'd like a team that I can make to mop the floor with him and the other 15 kids or so that have pearl/diamond.

    I have diamond only. What 6 pokes do you recommend with EV's and move sets that's an all round team, standard team, very popular or w/e that can take anything they throw at me. Keep in mind non of theirs have ev's or good move sets (most likely anyways). I have sapphire as well but would rather not restart that game if it's not needed.

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    Wow, we're in pretty similar shoes.

    One of my friends is being constantly harassed by this noob who says that Blast Burn is always better than Heat Wave, and this noob's calling my friend a dumbass for saying the inverse. Not to mention, this kid's got a shitload of lv100 legendaries to show off, as well as a Wonder Guard Red Gyarados.

    That's one reason I'm raising a team; to kick his ass. Presumably, since this kid rare candied all his pokemon to lv100, they're not gonna be EV trained. He probably won't be using items either, and if he does, they're probably noob items (i.e. Silk Scarf, Sharp Beak, etc.)

    I need some good, solid advice on team roles; here's my current candidates for the big battle:

    Opener
    Jolteon @ Focus Sash
    Timid
    6 HP/252 SPATK/252 SPD
    - Baton Pass
    - Agility
    - Substitute
    - Charge Beam

    Special Sweeper
    Togekiss @ Lum Berry
    Timid
    6 HP/252 SPATK/252 SPD
    - Nasty Plot
    - Roost
    - Aura Sphere
    - Air Slash

    Physical Sweeper
    Garchomp @ Life Orb
    Jolly
    6 HP/252 ATK/252 SPD
    - Swords Dance
    - Fire Fang
    - Earthquake
    - Dragon Claw

    Physical Wall
    Skarmory @ Shed Shell
    Impish
    252 HP/6 ATK/252 DEF
    - Spikes
    - Drill Peck
    - Roar
    - Roost

    Special Wall
    Blissey @ Lefties
    Bold
    252 DEF/200 HP/58 SPDEF (? I still have yet to trade a Chansey from my FireRed to Emerald and breed for a good one.)
    - Seismic Toss
    - Thunder Wave
    - Softboiled
    - Heal Bell

    Mixed Sweeper
    Electrivire @ Expert Belt
    Mild
    138 ATK/120 SPATK/252 SPD (another Pokemon I haven't really bred for yet.)
    - Thunderpunch
    - Ice Punch
    - Flamethrower
    - Cross Chop

    Rapid Spinner/Stealth Rocker
    Donphan @ Passho Berry
    Impish
    252 HP/58 ATK/200 DEF (3rd Pokemon not obtained yet)
    - Rapid Spin
    - Stealth Rock
    - Ice Shard
    - Earthquake

    So I need moveset and EV spread suggestions for the Pokemon I don't have yet, especially for 'Vire and Blissey.
     

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    Wow, we're in pretty similar shoes.

    One of my friends is being constantly harassed by this noob who says that Blast Burn is always better than Heat Wave, and this noob's calling my friend a dumbass for saying the inverse. Not to mention, this kid's got a shitload of lv100 legendaries to show off, as well as a Wonder Guard Red Gyarados.

    That's one reason I'm raising a team; to kick his ass. Presumably, since this kid rare candied all his pokemon to lv100, they're not gonna be EV trained. He probably won't be using items either, and if he does, they're probably noob items (i.e. Silk Scarf, Sharp Beak, etc.)

    I need some good, solid advice on team roles; here's my current candidates for the big battle:

    Opener
    Jolteon @ Focus Sash
    Timid
    6 HP/252 SPATK/252 SPD
    - Baton Pass
    - Agility
    - Substitute
    - Charge Beam

    Pretty good. Assuming Charge Beam is there to give the BPer that extra boost, right? Always sub the first turn; he'll likely switch into a counter, and trust me, you don't want Jolteon to be hit too hard. I also suggest Petaya Berry >>>> Focus Sash. You'll be subbing, which ruins your Focus Sash. After a few subs, Petaya Berry will bring you up a SpA stage, so technically, after a Charge Beam, you'll be passing on a NP to Togekiss.

    Special Sweeper
    Togekiss @ Lum Berry
    Timid
    6 HP/252 SPATK/252 SPD
    - Nasty Plot
    - Roost
    - Aura Sphere
    - Air Slash

    I like it, NP is the best set. If you want, try out these EV's: 252 HP, 152 SpA, 104 Spe

    Physical Sweeper
    Garchomp @ Life Orb
    Jolly
    6 HP/252 ATK/252 SPD
    - Swords Dance
    - Fire Fang
    - Earthquake
    - Dragon Claw

    Grand, you could try Sub > Fire Fang and Outrage > Dragon Claw because, seriously, a Swords Danced Outrage HURTS. And with sub, you have a turn of survivability.

    Physical Wall
    Skarmory @ Shed Shell
    Impish
    252 HP/6 ATK/252 DEF
    - Spikes
    - Drill Peck
    - Roar
    - Roost

    Dislike 252/252/6 sets on Skarm, but it's usable.

    Special Wall
    Blissey @ Lefties
    Bold
    252 DEF/200 HP/58 SPDEF (? I still have yet to trade a Chansey from my FireRed to Emerald and breed for a good one.)
    - Seismic Toss
    - Thunder Wave
    - Softboiled
    - Heal Bell

    Hmm...I'd like to see 40 HP/252 Def/216 SpD for more special sponging.


    Mixed Sweeper
    Electrivire @ Expert Belt
    Mild
    138 ATK/120 SPATK/252 SPD (another Pokemon I haven't really bred for yet.)
    - Thunderpunch
    - Ice Punch
    - Flamethrower
    - Cross Chop


    Never use 'Vire. It's walled by too many things. I'd use something like a Scarfed Heatran or Choice Banded Weavile to revenge kill:

    Heatran @ Choice Scarf
    Modest
    252 SpA/42 HP/ 216 Spe
    HP Ice/Dragon Pulse (if the former is too hard to get)
    Fire Blast/Lava Plume/Overheat/Flamethrower
    Earth Power
    Explosion

    Rapid Spinner/Stealth Rocker
    Donphan @ Passho Berry
    Impish
    252 HP/58 ATK/200 DEF (3rd Pokemon not obtained yet)
    - Rapid Spin
    - Stealth Rock
    - Ice Shard
    - Earthquake

    Donphan is outclassed, but whatever.

    So I need moveset and EV spread suggestions for the Pokemon I don't have yet, especially for 'Vire and Blissey.

    I like you're team. Wonderguard Gyarados is retarded since everyone hits it for super effective. Good luck kicking the hackers undeserving ass.
     

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    Forry is great, but I just noticed, you lacked a serious fighting resist. I'd either replace Vire or Phan with either a Weezing or Gliscor.
     
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    Okay, so I'm just on my last week of holidays and decided that I could maybe finish off my Gallade and do a last mnute EV training spree. Anyways, I'm aiming for 3 poke's at the end of it all that will look like this:
    Infernape @ Life Orb
    Jolly <6HP/252Attack/252Speed>
    Swords Dance
    Flare Blitz
    Close Combat
    Thunderpunch
    Standard Physical Attacker. Nuf said. Wanna be original and MixApe is too common so this would be a bit of an unpredictable switch in. They'll think he's carrying CB. lolwut?

    Gengar @ Wide Lens
    Timid <6HP/252Sp.Attack/252Speed>
    Hypnosis
    Shadow Ball
    Thunder Bolt
    Focus Blast
    Standard Gengar with Wide Lens. Wide Lens is for the accuracy as Hypnosis and Focus Blast are an important part of this moveset. No more said.

    Heracross @ Flame Orb/Wide Lens
    Adamant <6HP/252Attack/252Speed>
    Swords Dance
    Megahorn
    Close Combat
    Facade
    Well I'm thinking Flame Orb to be original but Wide Lens would increase the accuracy of Magehorn. I'll be using Swarm to power up Megahorn. Not sure, never made a Heracross set before.

    So, uhm, yeah, tell me what you think. They aren't going to be in my team but I'll put them in as substitutes or replacements if one of my team poke's isn't working.
     

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    Go Stone Edge > Thunderpunch on Nape. It's more useful and more powerful.
     
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    How's this for an Umbreon set? I already have Gliscor so I was thinking of making this guy a Special Wall.

    Umbreon @ Leftovers
    Careful Nature (+SpD, -SpA)
    252 HP /56 Def /200 SpD
    - Baton Pass
    - Mean Look
    - Toxic
    - Wish

    EDIT: I feel kinda stupid now. I meant Special Wall, not Special Sweeper >_>
     
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    Umbreon cannot do the job of a special wall well, due to its weaknesses and its inability to prevent setups (eg. if a Togekiss Nasty Plots, what can it do?)

    I wouldn't recommend a special wall per se as judging by my previous battles, noone runs them and more often than not they provide free switch ins. Your best bets should be either Blissey or Shuckle (the latter in Sandstorm, which Tyranitar or Hippowdon can set up):

    Blissey @ Leftovers
    Calm, 252 Def/80 SpA/176 SpD
    Natural Cure

    Seismic Toss
    Ice Beam
    Thunder Wave
    Softboiled

    Shuckle @ Leftovers
    Impish/Relaxed/Bold, 252 HP/252 Def/4 SpD
    Sturdy/Gluttony

    Toxic
    Encore
    Rest
    Stealth Rock/Knock Off/Body Slam/Sleep Talk
     

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    Uh there are a lot of downsides to using Shuckle > Blissey if you haven't noticed, I would say go Blissey. Shuckle can wall physical stuff but would take a huge hit, and if Stealth Rocks are up on the field it would rob it of 25% health everytime it switches in. It still has more weaknesses than Blissey, including most notably the Water weakness.
     

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    Umbreon cannot do the job of a special wall well, due to its weaknesses and its inability to prevent setups (eg. if a Togekiss Nasty Plots, what can it do?)

    Yawn! But yeah, I agree that Umbreon shouldn't be walling stuff.

    I wouldn't recommend a special wall per se as judging by my previous battles, noone runs them and more often than not they provide free switch ins. Your best bets should be either Blissey or Shuckle (the latter in Sandstorm, which Tyranitar or Hippowdon can set up):

    And I agree again. Having a Pokémon designed just to wall Sp. Atks, that's not called Blissey, is going to be a deadweight more often than you expect. One other alternative is using Special Sponges. I use Lanturn it works great, since it has a huge number of resistances, and both its weakness are very predictable.
     
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    Yay or nay?

    Weavile @ Focus Sash
    Jolly Nature
    252 Atk / 216 Spd / 40 HP
    - Swords Dance
    - Ice Shard
    - Night Slash
    - Brick Break
    Gengar @ Life Orb
    Timid Nature
    252 Sp.Atk / 252 Spd / 6 HP
    - Hypnosis
    - Shadow Ball
    - Thunderbolt
    - Focus Blast
    Starmie @ Leftovers
    Timid Nature
    160 HP / 132 Sp.Atk / 216 Spd
    - Thunderbolt
    - Rapid Spin
    - Recover
    - Surf
    Hariyama@Leftovers
    76 HP / 252 Def / 180 Atk
    Impish Nature
    - Knock Off
    - Whirlwind
    - Force Palm
    - Stone Edge
    Gliscor @ Leftovers
    Impish Nature
    252 HP / 252 Def / 6 Atk
    - Earthquake
    - Aerial Ace
    - Stealth Rock
    - Roost
    Blissey @ Leftovers
    Calm Nature
    252 Def / 216 Sp.Def / 40 Sp.Atk
    - Aromatherapy
    - Ice Beam
    - Toxic
    - Softboiled
     

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    hey guys, i just recieved a beauty of a chimchar in a trade, and i wanna utiliize its nasty IVs and naive nature. Im pretty much wondering if for the chim listed below, is there a better moveset than a standard mixape (include ev spreads and items)

    Chimchar- Naive
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