Recent content by Crosserenti

So I'm getting into Almost Any Ability on Pokémon Showdown, and I have 1 'mon that I want to keep in my team. Tyranitar @ Assault Vest Ability: Regenerator Yeah, its not much, but I'm completely new to AAA. One of the other 'mons I thought of using was the following: Gengar @ Life Orb...

Another technical question. My leftovers is on Manaphy atm. This leaves Empoleon itemless. Would Citrus Berry work? And is it better on Manaphy or Empoleon? I'd imagine it's better on Manaphy, as it's supposed to sweep after set up, while Empoleon is bulkier, and would strive to pivot or body...

Oh hey, PlatinumDude. Long time no talk. I thought so. Though would expert belt be ok on it? Actually...life orb?

Ok, so I would have: Alomomola-defensive tank. Instead of protect or toxic, I was thinking a second rain dance user. Given its bulk and pass support, it seemed the best option. Empoleon-special defensive, exactly as posted. I like it Mega-Swampert: Definitely going rain set up, as both it and...

From the sounds of it, rain is my best choice. The only reason I hesitated is due to its recent ban on smogon. Since my group doesn't play those rules, I can use it, but I thought it would be too unfair, especially due to kingdra, manaphy, and mega-swampert. I'll check with the head of the...

So I have been tasked, after much time away from the games, to make a single type team. I choose water types, due to their versatility, but I still need balance. Here's the few pokemon I have picked: Azumarill @Assault Vest Ability: Sap Sipper Ice Punch Play Rough Waterfall Knock Off/Aqua...

But where's the anti-fairy? Too many run fairy types now...

Ok, thank you for the input. My problem with that is move space. It's easy to body Gardevoir like that, and as you pointed out, I lack a strong grass move. If I was going trick room, Meowstic would be much better, as prankster would guarantee it going off, but then I may as well get rid of...

So last year Pachirisu astounded many with it's versatility. Since then, many disruptors have appeared, and new strategies pop up all the time. This is one of them. Now I'm no VGC veteran. In fact, I'm not even 3 months into playing the format. I watch a ton of shadypenguinn, the YouTuber, and...

Milotic @ Life Orb Ability: Competitive Level: 50 EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA Bold Nature - Icy Wind - Scald - Protect - Recover Meowstic @ Sitrus Berry Ability: Prankster Level: 50 EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe Jolly Nature - Thunder Wave - Confide - Charm - Quick Guard Serperior @ Safety...

Ok, thank you all. It seems like at this point, the tweaks will come from actually playing, and learning. That said, Part 1 is done. Part 1. You see, I'm not the only one breeding for VGC options. My girlfriend is joining me, though she wants her own team. Given what you've taught me so far...

So Guts with Drain Punch and Flame Orb for Conkeldurr, and Lum Berry of Garchomp. Anything else?

I understand for the Bisharp. What item should I then use for Garchomp? As for Guts, I heard for Assault Vest/Drain Punch/Mach Punch, Iron Fist was better. If I ran Flame Orb/Superpower, than Guts is infinitely better. Even with Drain Punch/Mach Punch, if I was running Flame Orb, Guts is...

Good call. Will do. Update looks like this: Crobat @ Black Sludge Ability: Inner Focus Level: 50 EVs: 252 HP / 60 Def / 196 SpD Impish Nature - Super Fang - Roost - Quick Guard - Tailwind Garchomp @ Life Orb Ability: Rough Skin Level: 50 EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe Jolly Nature - Protect -...

Crobat @ Black Sludge Ability: Inner Focus Level: 50 EVs: 252 HP / 60 Def / 196 SpD Impish Nature - Super Fang - Roost - Quick Guard - Tailwind Garchomp @ Life Orb Ability: Rough Skin Level: 50 EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe Jolly Nature - Protect - Rock Slide - Earthquake - Dragon Claw...