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JayTheKing October 26th, 2013 9:22 AM

Why Spikes on Chesnaught?

PlatinumDude October 26th, 2013 9:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayTheKing (Post 7902489)
Why Spikes on Chesnaught?

It's a support move. Spikes enables your team to nab OHKOs/2HKOs on opponents that they couldn't accomplish before. To let you know, Spikes is one of Chesnaught's egg moves.

JayTheKing October 26th, 2013 9:28 AM

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Originally Posted by PlatinumDude (Post 7902496)
It's a support move. Spikes enables your team to nab OHKOs/2HKOs on opponents that they couldn't accomplish before. To let you know, Spikes is one of Chesnaught's egg moves.

Kinda of topic but do you know which poke can learn spikes and can breed with chesnaught?

PlatinumDude October 26th, 2013 9:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JayTheKing (Post 7902502)
Kinda of topic but do you know which poke can learn spikes and can breed with chesnaught?

For now, you'll have to make do with Smeargle. It can Sketch the move.

Decimosoma October 26th, 2013 9:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PlatinumDude (Post 7902289)
Look at its base stats and movepool. It's a Special attacker. To further expand, male and female Meowstic have different level-up movepools and DW abilities. The male excels at support and has Prankster as its DW ability. The female is better at attacking and has Competitive (a Specially-based version of Defiant) as its DW ability. Their regular abilities are the same: Keen Eye and Infiltrator (though I'd stick to Infiltrator).

Thanks. Wasn't sure at first even while looking at the base stats.

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Originally Posted by Hikari10 (Post 7902292)
It's the latter, she's primarily a special attacker.

As far as Meowstic's stats in general go, they mainly have high Speed and Sp. Attack while being average in all other stats. However, the different genders get different movesets, with males being supporters and females being attackers.

Edit: Dang it PlatinumDude lol

This is what I mostly wanted to hear. Short, quick and clear. Thanks a lot!

JayTheKing October 27th, 2013 1:01 AM

What should Yveltal be Physical or Special Attacker and what nature.

Pokedra October 27th, 2013 2:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JayTheKing (Post 7904087)
What should Yveltal be Physical or Special Attacker and what nature.

Special for sure, so you can make use of Oblivion Wing for fast recovery and Aura-boosted Dark Pulse. I'd say Timid would be the nature to go for, actually Modest would probably be better. Depends on what you want to outspeed.

Tunuko October 27th, 2013 3:49 AM

Putting my team together, figured out five members so far... any changes you guys would suggest and who should I consider for my sixth?

Current team -

Lead/Set-Up
Aerodactyl - Focus Sash - Pressure - Jolly

Stealth Rock
Rock Slide/Stone Edge
Earthquake
????

252 Att/4 Def/252 Spd

Phys Sweep
Scizor - Choice Band - Technician - Adamant

U-Turn
Bullet Punch
Pursuit
Superpower

252 Hp/252 Att/4 Spd

Phys Sweep
Metagross - Life Orb/Leftovers - Clear Body - Adamant

Meteor Mash
Earthquake
Thunderpunch
Pursuit

152 Hp/252 Att/104 Spd

Spec Sweep
Starmie - Choice Specs - Natural Cure - Timid

Ice Beam
Thunderbolt
Surf
Pyschic/Grass Knot

4 HP/252 SpA/252 Spd

Spec Sweep
Gengar - Life Orb - Levitate - Timid

Shadow Ball
Thunderbolt
Hidden Power (Ice/Fire)
Focus Blast

4 Hp/252 SpA/252 Spd

PlatinumDude October 27th, 2013 8:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tunuko (Post 7904298)
Putting my team together, figured out five members so far... any changes you guys would suggest and who should I consider for my sixth?

Current team -

Lead/Set-Up
Aerodactyl - Focus Sash - Pressure - Jolly

Stealth Rock
Rock Slide/Stone Edge
Earthquake
????

252 Att/4 Def/252 Spd

Phys Sweep
Scizor - Choice Band - Technician - Adamant

U-Turn
Bullet Punch
Pursuit
Superpower

252 Hp/252 Att/4 Spd

Phys Sweep
Metagross - Life Orb/Leftovers - Clear Body - Adamant

Meteor Mash
Earthquake
Thunderpunch
Pursuit

152 Hp/252 Att/104 Spd

Spec Sweep
Starmie - Choice Specs - Natural Cure - Timid

Ice Beam
Thunderbolt
Surf
Pyschic/Grass Knot

4 HP/252 SpA/252 Spd

Spec Sweep
Gengar - Life Orb - Levitate - Timid

Shadow Ball
Thunderbolt
Hidden Power (Ice/Fire)
Focus Blast

4 Hp/252 SpA/252 Spd

Really, this is fine as its own thread because you have most of the team figured out; you only need advice for general movesets and the last team slot.

Use Taunt on Aerodactyl to prevent your opponent from statusing it.

Use 248 HP/252 Atk/8 SDef on Scizor to round down hazards damage.

Metagross is better off with a Choice Band. Use 164 HP/252 Atk/92 Spe as the EV spread. What Pokemon does Metagross outspeed with your current spread?

Any Choice Pokemon that has access to Trick should use it to cripple opposing walls. Starmie is also known for being one of the best offensive Rapid Spin users:
-Hydro Pump/Surf
-Psyshock/Thunderbolt
-Rapid Spin/Ice Beam
-Trick
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SAtk/4 SDef/252 Spe
Item: Choice Specs
Ability: Natural Cure

I'd rather not use Thunderbolt on Gengar as Shadow Ball hits Water/Flying Pokemon hard enough already. Thunderbolt is mainly for Gyarados, but other than that, it's pointless to include:
-Substitute
-Shadow Ball
-Focus Blast
-Disable/Pain Split/Will-o-Wisp
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spe
Item: Black Sludge/Life Orb

or
-Shadow Ball
-Focus Blast
-Hidden Power (Ice/Fire)/Taunt
-Destiny Bond
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spe
Item: Focus Sash/Life Orb/Expert Belt

or
-Shadow Ball
-Focus Blast
-Hidden Power (Fire)
-Protect/Substitute
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb/Black Sludge

As for your last slot, I'd go with something that resists Ghost, Dark and Fire (since you're weak to those types). Hydreigon springs to mind:
-Draco Meteor
-Fire Blast
-Superpower
-Earthquake/Earth Power/Dark Pulse/Roost
Nature: Rash/Mild
EVs: 4 Atk/252 SAtk/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb/Expert Belt

or
-Substitute
-Dragon Pulse
-Focus Blast
-Fire Blast/Roost
Nature: Modest
EVs: 4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spe
Item: Leftovers/Life Orb

or
-Draco Meteor
-Fire Blast/Flamethrower
-Focus Blast
-U-turn/Dark Pulse
Nature: Modest
EVs: 4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spe
Item: Choice Specs

Hawlucha October 27th, 2013 11:37 AM

I need a good set for a quiet goodra with perfect sp.def and sped ivs

Hawlucha October 27th, 2013 2:46 PM

Getting into competitive Pokemon, need team help
 
I am wanting to get into competitive battling, but kinda want to try to use pokemon I like.
I want:
Goodra
Gardevoir
Pinsir (mega)
Delphox
Venasaur
Garchomp

I just have no idea how to set up a team with that. You guys can substitute pokemon if you have good ideas, any are better than mine.

SnowpointQuincy October 27th, 2013 3:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawlucha (Post 7904856)
I need a good set for a quiet goodra with perfect sp.def and sped ivs

Quiet Boosts Sp. Attack. If you can tolerate not having any status moves, I recommend Assault Vest. My Vest Goodra was hit by a Dazzling Gleam. The damage was so small the other guy quit.

Vest Goodra @ Assault Vest
Quiet
252 HP
252 SP At
4 Def

Dragon Pulse
Sludge Bomb
Flamethrower
Thunderbolt/ Anything

Pulse for STAB, Sludge to cover Fairy immunity, Fire to cover Steel resistance, plus 1 move of any type to finish the set.

PlatinumDude October 27th, 2013 8:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawlucha (Post 7905282)
I am wanting to get into competitive battling, but kinda want to try to use pokemon I like.
I want:
Goodra
Gardevoir
Pinsir (mega)
Delphox
Venasaur
Garchomp

I just have no idea how to set up a team with that. You guys can substitute pokemon if you have good ideas, any are better than mine.

I honestly think that Delphox is better off in the lower tiers. It has good stats and good move pool, sure, but I don't see how it can differentiate itself from other Fire Pokemon like Heatran. Since Mega Pinsir is Bug/Flying, you need a Rapid Spinner/Defogger on the team, like Starmie or Skarmory.

Move sets would be appreciated as well.

JayTheKing October 28th, 2013 7:16 AM

Question about Pumpkaboo:Which nature is the best for each form?

PlatinumDude October 28th, 2013 7:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayTheKing (Post 7906478)
Question about Pumpkaboo:Which nature is the best for each form?

Small: Jolly/Careful
Average: Impish/Careful
Large: Impish/Careful
Super: Impish/Careful/Brave

JayTheKing October 28th, 2013 7:38 AM

When we say a stat is decreased/increased by 1 stage how much do we mean?

antemortem October 28th, 2013 7:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayTheKing (Post 7906511)
When we say a stat is decreased/increased by 1 stage how much do we mean?

When a stat has been increased one stage, it's been multiplied by x1.5. When it's been increased two, it's been multiplied by x2, x2.5, x3, x3.5, and eventually until it maxes out at 4x. Decreasing is different, and a single stage of decrease is 2/3, followed by two stages which is 1/2, then 2/5, then 1/3, 2/7 and finally 1/4. Hope that helps?

TrainerNico October 28th, 2013 8:40 AM

I just want to clarify something, If my Vivillon used a trapping move like Infestation, and then I switch out, will the opponent Pokemon still get trapped and get residual damage?

antemortem October 28th, 2013 9:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrainerNico (Post 7906587)
I just want to clarify something, If my Vivillon used a trapping move like Infestation, and then I switch out, will the opponent Pokemon still get trapped and get residual damage?

Nope, the trapping effects and residual damage wear off.

BeefTaco October 28th, 2013 1:05 PM

Need help with one of my pokemon. I've never used Haxorus before so Im kinda lost here, I don't know if this build is good or not in this Metagame. I got a reset bag so is ok if I have to EV train it again.

The set I'm currently using is.

Haxorus
Nature: Adamant
Ability:Rivalry (will change this soon)
31/31/31/x/31/31
252 Attack/252 Speed/4 HP
Item: Life Orb

Moves
-Dragon Claw
-EQ
-Poison Jab
-Swords Dance

Nolafus October 28th, 2013 1:16 PM

I've used Haxorus a few times in competitive play, so I think I may be able to help you out.

Mold Breaker is the only ability Haxorus should be using, but I see you're planning to change that, so I'll just leave it be.

The EV set you are currently using is the preferred set, so you're fine in that sense. Since you are using an adamant nature, I would recommend switching out Swords Dance for Dragon Dance. This way, you can get a speed boost along with the attack boost. Haxorus already has an incredibly high attack, so I don't think there should be too much of an attacking boost loss, but it is outspeed easily. Lots of dragons outspeed it and you need that speed boost if it's going to reach max potential.

Life Orb is a good item, but another one to consider is leftovers. It's just a personal preference because you're already going to have a sky-high attack with one boost, so the extra bonus from Life Orb isn't going to be all that necessary. I normally use leftovers, but it's up to you.

The only other thing I would consider changing is Poison Jab. Sure, it's super-effective against fairies, but not much else. I would put Iron Tail as it's also super effective against ice types. Although, with the shaky accuracy, I'll understand if you want to keep poison jab there.

BeefTaco October 28th, 2013 2:01 PM

Thanks a lot, I had a feeling Dragon Dance would be better.

TsunamicBlaze October 28th, 2013 6:25 PM

Meta Game?
 
After playing tons of MOBAs before getting back back into pokemon, and trying to play competitively now, I began to think if there was a trend for pokemon teams to follow. I understand that pokemon is 100x more complex then any MOBA out now, but I just can't help wonder if there is that ideal pattern. Albeit that I'm actually quite new to competitive play, so I really wanted to get some answers before investing time on a team.

wolf October 29th, 2013 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TsunamicBlaze (Post 7907553)
After playing tons of MOBAs before getting back back into pokemon, and trying to play competitively now, I began to think if there was a trend for pokemon teams to follow. I understand that pokemon is 100x more complex then any MOBA out now, but I just can't help wonder if there is that ideal pattern. Albeit that I'm actually quite new to competitive play, so I really wanted to get some answers before investing time on a team.

Well, there are common Pokemon found in the standard OU metagame (for generation five: http://www.smogon.com/bw/tiers/ou http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/official-smogon-university-simulator-statistics-%E2%80%94-september-2013.3489026/), and each of them have their own prevalent movesets and strategies. Often times people do not stray very far from the usual movesets in those analyses, but that isn't always the case of course. Usually you can get a good feel for the metagame by using some tried-and-true strategies before expanding on them and using more creative stuff.

WingedDragon October 29th, 2013 4:44 PM

Will the IV calculators for Gen 5 be good until more Gen 6 calculators are out


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