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Pendraflare April 23rd, 2015 2:27 PM

A team of six Dark-types? Well if I were to do that it'd probably look something like...

Absol or Bisharp
Scrafty or Honchkrow
Hydreigon
Houndoom
Mega Sableye
Drapion

A mix of some I like, and some that I would want to use to combat their weaknesses, such as Drapion for Fairy-types and Sableye for Fighting-types.

Dedenne1 April 23rd, 2015 5:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mariomaniac432 (Post 8721336)
I always thought a Dark/Fairy type would be more like a Pokemon that was once evil, but redeemed itself and became good, and would likely be a legendary in order to fit that role better.

Thats actually a really good idea! It makes sense haha and it would fit a legendary!

Quote:

Originally Posted by NinjaAiden (Post 8721342)
That's a good idea too, I never thought of it like that. That's a really interesting concept, maybe the legendary for Gen VII?

Ya id love to see the typing i wonder if it would be small like the pixie pokes or bigger hmmm. And plzz gf that would make a great legendary for the new games!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pendraflare (Post 8721444)
A team of six Dark-types? Well if I were to do that it'd probably look something like...

Absol or Bisharp
Scrafty or Honchkrow
Hydreigon
Houndoom
Mega Sableye
Drapion

A mix of some I like, and some that I would want to use to combat their weaknesses, such as Drapion for Fairy-types and Sableye for Fighting-types.

Id pick bisharp even though i like absol better but bisharp is quite amazing in competitive battling!
Honchrow just cause its awesome but i could go either way cause Scrafty pretty good competitively too! Hydreigon we all know is awesome! Houndoom glass cannon haha. Sableye YAY we can annoy people! And Drapion the fairy killer! Very nice btw that could hold out well hehe :)

Circuit April 27th, 2015 11:56 AM

So we need a new topic, this one seems exhausted!

Take one Pokémon's lore, and change it.

Take your favourite Dark type, and change it's Pokédex entry to anything you want!

Dedenne1 April 27th, 2015 3:05 PM

Take one Pokémon's lore, and change it.
Sneasel, the sharp claw pokemon, sneasel uses its sharp claws to attack its prey and defend itself from its predators, they are often found stealing from other pokemons nests and from humans as well.

Lol best i can do cause i always thought of Sneasel as a pickpocket :P

Also i updated the OP with some new info and such along with the member list being updated as well so if you joined after ninjaaiden then id just check it to make sure i got your partners and name right haha. Also updated the current topic although I'll continue to keep the old one running till friday for anyone who hasnt answered and ummm POTW is on friday/saturday (depending on where you are) so yay and i decided on a very popular poke hehe. Thanks for the new topic NinjaAiden btw there should be some more posts but theres a couple people that are absent right now :/

Lycanthropy April 28th, 2015 4:31 AM

Sorry for my inactivity here lately, in my exam weeks I was hardly active outside Pokémon Trivia.

Right, some competition would definitely be interesting. The monotype format seems extremely suitable for this. I'm not sure if this will be completely balanced as knowing your opponent's team type (dark too) will put the use of Pokémon like Pangoro and Scrafty a significant advantage and dark type moves will sadly hardly be used, as dark resists itself.
I myself am only able to battle through Showdown (unless you come over here and link to my tablet with Bluetooth to play in third gen). Showdown is really easy in making tournaments and everyone is able to access it, certainly if Darkness Falls would have its own room!

What would your competitive team be, if you could only use Dark types and sub-types?
I think something like: Tyranitar, M-Absol, Pangoro, Bisharp, Hydreigon, Umbreon, looking at the Pokémon. But I'll probably have to tweak it a bit to cover the weaknesses a bit better, like Honchkrow against fighting and Drapion against Fairy.

Dedenne1 May 1st, 2015 12:56 PM

Dark type Pokemon of the Week!
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Absol, The Disaster Pokémon. Every time Absol appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster Pokémon. It has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. It very rarely ventures down from the mountains. It sharply senses even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict natural disasters. It is a long-lived Pokémon that has a life-span of 100 years.

Possible Questions:

Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?

Do you think Absol Needs a de-evolution/baby pokemon?

What do you think of its dex description?

What do you think of his mega evolution? Did you like it? Why or why not?

In XY Mega evolutions were inserted in the games. One of the most unique things about this was Charizards which helped show his two aspects by having him two seperate mega evolutions. Would it be fair to say that absol deserves a second mega evolution to show his more disastrous side alongside his angelic side? Why or why not?

Other Thoughts?


Anyone who missed this weeks topic it is still up for discussion feel free to post your thoughts!


mariomaniac432 May 1st, 2015 2:14 PM

Absol is an awesome Pokemon, in both design and concept. I like that it's purpose to warn people of disaster, but it's appearance and classification as the Disaster Pokemon are misleading, making you think it's the cause of the disasters. The fact that it can learn Razor Wind doesn't help. I've used Absol in competitive 4th Gen, but I don't think I've ever used it in game. It was a fun, kind of gimmicky Pokemon because of Super Luck and it's high Critical Hit rate attacks, but of course it's poor Speed really holds it back.

Personally, I don't link it's Mega Evolution. They took a badass looking Pokemon, and made it super girly. It's head scythe becomes basically a decorative head piece to match it's super feminine hairstyle, and looks as though it can no longer serve any real purpose in a fight. The fur on it's chest becomes all really smooth and curls a bit, as opposed to to rough look it had before. It even looks like it should have been a Fairy-Type because of it's wings. I'd be more okay with it's design if that had that been the case. But when you get right down to it, they took everything that makes Absol the symbol of destruction, a scythe, a rough coat of fur, and an overall intimidating appearance, and stripped it away. Now, if would just smile, it would look like the symbol of super-happy fun time than disaster. When you get right down to it, Mega Absol looks like a My Little Pony/Pokemon Crossover fan art. I do not approve of it at all. They didn't even handle it's stat changes properly. Why would they increase it's Special Attack? By 40 points, even? By level up, it learns only two special attacks. Two! And they're terrible! Everything about regular Absol screams physical attacker, before you even look at it stats. If they were going to pump it's Special Attack, they should bumped it to a reasonable enough level that it's worth using, let along taking up the one spot you get on your team for a Mega Evolution. But 115 is outclassed by several regular Pokemon, including some Dark-Types and many other Mega Evolutions, who are also faster than it. I can't see any reason to say, hey, I have this Pokemon with base 150 Attack and 115 Special Attack. I should use it as a Special Attacker! 115 may be respectable, but it's not even worth considering when you have that much Attack. They should have dumped those 40 points into Speed to make Absol the physical sweeper it was meant to be, and should have already been when they first made it's stats. Seriously, only 75 before Mega Evolving? It just looks like something that should be fast, and it would have to be in order to warn people of disasters in time. And while 115 after Mega Evolving is good, it's not good enough. At the very minimum, 120 would be great, but I would have liked for it to have at least 130.

The bottom line is, aside from Absol's poor speed, it's awesome, and I dislike almost everything about Mega Absol.

Pendraflare May 1st, 2015 2:27 PM

Absol? Woohoo! Been very excited for this ;D

Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?
I have used it in-game at least twice to my recollection - once in a Dark Monotype I did in X, where it was a great team member to have on my team throughout the game. And the second was in my grueling White 2 Challenge Mode Wedlocke, it came on my team very late but was a lifesaver against the Elite Four and Champion, most notably Shauntal's Choice Scarf Chandelure and Iris' Haxorus (after I got it to her Focus Sash) thanks to Sucker Punch.

What do you think of its Mega?
It's decent enough, they gave it a nice speed boost and it can be a mixed attacker, but at the same time I wish it had gotten some defenses instead.

Do you think Absol Needs a de-evolution?
Given that its Attack is by far its most notable stat, maybe it'd fit it well. I could imagine using one early in the game and having it hit really hard.

What do you think of its dex description?
Crazy to believe it's a disaster summoner (by that description) if it's true... But to foresee then is neat.

What do you think of his mega evolution? Did you like it? Why or why not?
Kinda already answered this, haha.

Other Thoughts?
A solid Pokémon despite how frail it is, it can be very fun to use.

Wicked3DS May 1st, 2015 7:01 PM

I've never used Absol, but I must admit it is pretty cool. It pretty strong and gets some decent moves to boot. I also like it's Mega's design.

Return May 2nd, 2015 7:18 AM

Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?
I remembered That I only used Absol once in the Games.So I'm Wishing to use it in my next game.

Do you think Absol Needs a de-evolution/baby pokemon?
Yeah,Absol Surely needs a De-Evolved Form because If Absol get its de-evolved/baby form It will become so cute and adorable^^ and people start liking him than ever :)

What do you think of its dex description?
It Dex Description is neat and a bit good.

What do you think of his mega evolution? Did you like it? Why or why not?
Its Mega Evolved Form Makes Absol much powerful than Absol(Due to Increase in Attacks stats and highly increased speed).So I really like it Mega Evolved Form.

Other Thoughts?
Don't have Much Thoughts But Only Have one Thought That Absol is So Cute And Adorable :P

Lycanthropy May 3rd, 2015 6:37 AM

I really like Absol. Designwise, I used to think it was extremely contradictory to have a white dark type Pokémon, but it does have its effect. With its white fur, your attention get quickly absorbed by the black scythe on its head.
Absol has nice attack and speed, making it a good sweeper, sadly in its introduction generation dark used to be a special based type, meaning Absol couldn't really benefit much from its STAB moves. But in later generations it could easily use Swords Dance and then have a good arsenal of physical moves.

Absol has an awesome history, warning people for disasters but sometimes actually be misinterpreted as the causer of them.
This makes me dubious about the Mega. The Mega looks more angelic, fitting better to the role as a guardian warning the people, but it makes the misinterpreting part lose its point.

Circuit May 4th, 2015 7:27 AM

ABSOL :D About time, my lovely partner in crime <3

Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?

In-game yes, although I admit to not catching one yet in OR/AS. During my run through of OR, I hope to do a Dark mono-type challenge, which should be fun, and Absol will definitely be a part of my team.

Do you think Absol Needs a de-evolution/baby pokemon?

No. I love the concept of Absol as a stand-alone Pokémon, with it's Mega Evolution granting it a little more power and identity. I feel an evolution would spoil it's appearance, and the feel of Absol in general. Especially as the disaster Pokémon in the PMD games,
Spoiler:
when Absol tells you of the impending Meteor collision.


What do you think of its dex description?

It's dex description is pretty awesome, I think. It describes the awesome Pokémon that Absol is meant to be. The lore comes across very well to fit Absol's appearance and roles in various games.

What do you think of his mega evolution? Did you like it? Why or why not?

Absol's Mega Evolution turns it from a misinterpreted disaster Pokémon into an angelic, guardian angel-type Pokémon. I think it is quite a suitable Mega Evolution, however it could have been made to reinforce the disastrous side to Absol, which would make it a little more awesome imo. Maga Absol could also use some boosted defences, but its increased speed isn't much to grumble at.

Other Thoughts?

I really enjoy Absol's concept, design and typing in general, as an all around well made Pokémon, with some interesting attributes and lore.

Dedenne1 May 4th, 2015 12:27 PM

I do have another question that I'll add to the post for everyone but since a lot of people seem to have touched on this for POTW absol....
New question added
In XY Mega evolutions were inserted in the games. One of the most unique things about this was Charizards which helped show his two aspects by having him two seperate mega evolutions. Would it be fair to say that absol deserves a second mega evolution to show his misunderstood disastrous side alongside his angelic side? Why or why not?

Circuit May 4th, 2015 1:05 PM

Nah, I don't think so. Absol isn't the greatest Pokémon I'm not going to lie. And it's not nearly iconic enough to warrant it's own second Mega evolution. Plus, it doesn't have a disastrous side. That's the thing. That's simply a misconception. And while that would be a cool aspect to show off, that doesn't come into Absol itself, more the people who see Absol. So Absol can't really use that demonic view to evolve by, when it really is just a peaceful Pokémon who is very finely tuned to natural hazards.

mariomaniac432 May 5th, 2015 10:33 AM

An additional Mega Evolution would only be acceptable if they made it physically based, and the one we got specially based since it looks like something that would be special. But I don't really think it needs one. I think that Charizard really only got two because of it's massive fanbase compared to other Pokemon, which Absol does not have.

Wicked3DS May 5th, 2015 4:49 PM

Would it be fair to say that absol deserves a second mega evolution to show his misunderstood disastrous side alongside his angelic side? Why or why not?

While a second Mega would be pretty cool, I don't think it would be totally beneficial or necessary. Its disastrous side is a misconception and just a superstition and I don't think it's actually fitting.

Dedenne1 May 8th, 2015 11:45 AM

Nice opinions haha i myself will always love absol as one of my altime favorite dark types! I guess i could answer the topic questions as well :P

Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?
Not many people havent and i have in gen 6th and gen 3

Do you think Absol Needs a de-evolution/baby pokemon?
No i like it as a standalone although ive seen people wish for a de-volution for it :3

What do you think of its dex description?
Love it its its kinda like a misunderstood villian or a good person being misunderstood as a bad guy!

What do you think of his mega evolution? Did you like it? Why or why not?
For me theres 3 categories:
Design: I liked the design as it pertained to him being kinda angelic and a helpful pokemon who looks out for human kind although the wings threw me off at first my initial impression was it was going to be a dark fairy type.
Ability: i like his new ability magic bounce is great and makes M-Absol very useful!
Stat changes: and its the worst. I was hoping for really a boost in attack and speed but sadly for some odd reason they upped his SpAtk. Why? I have no idea there wasnt really any reason towards this as he will stay a physically powerful pokemon. His speed stat received a pretty ok boost that i was quite happy with but i would have liked to seen alittle more defense in his stat boosts just to up that would help a lot in competitive battling and make him more versatile.

So ya absol is pretty great do know that you can discuss the current POTW till the next POTW is up but for know i have a new topic which hasnt really been discussed yet.

Where you happy with all the new dark types in gen 6? Did you expect Yveltal to be Dark/Flying? How do you feel about Yveltal being weak to Xerneas?

Circuit May 10th, 2015 7:58 AM

Where you happy with all the new dark types in gen 6? Did you expect Yveltal to be Dark/Flying? How do you feel about Yveltal being weak to Xerneas?

Eh. It isn't the first time that Game Freak have made one legendary strong against the other (Kyogre vs Groudon anyone?). I like Yveltal's typing, and it was kinda obvious from its design.

As for all the regular dark types, I don't think I used even one of them to be honest. My party was full of Pokémon from previous gens... Plus Greninja.

Lycanthropy May 12th, 2015 8:10 AM

Where you happy with all the new dark types in gen 6?
Certainly, I like all of them. Greninja is a ninja, and therefore awesome. Pangoro looks really cool, and I tend to think it has a great competitive use, because it swiped me completely once. (Okay, I had a mono-ice team.) Inkay and Malamar have a great concept, not to forget the unique evolution method. Yveltal is a badass bird thing and I happen to like quetzals , although the resemblance is hard to find.

Did you expect Yveltal to be Dark/Flying?
It is a flying bird of doom. What other types would you expect it to have?

How do you feel about Yveltal being weak to Xerneas?
I don't really see a problem with Xerneas having type advantage over Yveltal. The context in which the Pokémon are placed show life versus doom and destruction. It would be really unbalanced if the dark side would have advantage. The world would look really sad.

milk! May 12th, 2015 8:22 PM

Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?

I did used to use it as a sword dance sweeper, back in the day! Now that it has a mega I bet it has lots more tricks up it's sleeve now.

Do you think Absol Needs a de-evolution/baby pokemon?
No no, I think Absol is perfect as a single evolution.

What do you think of its dex description?
I think it's awesome! It shows that the Pokemon world is not all sunshine and butterflies, and that tragic things like natural disasters do happen. It makes Absol sound so powerful and terrifying.

What do you think of his mega evolution? Did you like it? Why or why not?
I didn't look too much into how it is competitively, but I think it's mega is beautiful!

In XY Mega evolutions were inserted in the games. One of the most unique things about this was Charizards which helped show his two aspects by having him two seperate mega evolutions. Would it be fair to say that absol deserves a second mega evolution to show his more disastrous side alongside his angelic side? Why or why not?
Interesting question! I'm actually kind of opposed to Pokemon having two separate megas, so I don't think Absol needs another one. I think while Absol's mega looks angelic, it's still the same disastrous Pokemon it's always been.

Wicked3DS May 19th, 2015 8:00 PM

Totally missed this one.

Where you happy with all the new dark types in gen 6? Did you expect Yveltal to be Dark/Flying? How do you feel about Yveltal being weak to Xerneas?

Inkay and Malamar are a bit weird for me, but I love Greninja who would've guessed and Pangoro is pretty cool as well. Yveltal is also pretty cool, though I only have X and haven't gotten one of my own.

Yveltal being Dark/Flying isn't all that surprising to me given its design. Being weak to Xerneas? I only have one thing to say about that: I hate fairies.

Return May 20th, 2015 2:39 AM

Where you happy with all the new dark types in gen 6? Did you expect Yveltal to be Dark/Flying? How do you feel about Yveltal being weak to Xerneas?

Yveltal Pokemon is pretty cool and amazing.Yes I had expected Yveltal Pokemon to be Dark/Flying type because of its design and shape.Its design and shape made me clear about its dual type.I'm sort of confused that i both like dark as well as fairy type.So I Really don't know ~_~

Circuit May 20th, 2015 6:16 AM

We need a topic that promotes discussion... Hmm...

Alright. Best and worst Dark types and why?

Wicked3DS May 20th, 2015 7:44 PM

Best and worst Dark types and why?

Oh boy. Lots for me.

Best: Houndoom is a favorite for it's design, power, and it's a Fire-type, so I naturally am a fan. Tyranitar is just a beast. Sneasel/Weavile are some of the best quick strikers around. And of course, Greninja, which can hit with both Special and Physical attacks and is very fast.

Worst: Not many that I don't like, but Inkay and Malamar are definitely not exactly appealing in terms of design, and their stats don't jump off the page either. Mandibuzz isn't exactly one of my favorites either, especially considering it's just a wall and I'm not that type of player.

Google2.0 May 28th, 2015 11:29 AM

Best and worst Dark types and why?

Best: Umbreon of course, my all time favorite pokemon,
Just looks how cute it is.

Worst: i actually can't think of one, i could go with Inkay and Malamar just like Quajutsu because of the stats.
I like their designs tho. Both are kinda cute looking.

Return May 29th, 2015 1:28 AM

Best and worst Dark types and why?

Best: My favorite Pokemon is Mightyena. It is very much useful in the games high attack stats and all other stats are balanced very well which makes it so much powerful in the games, its moves and abilities also give him a major boost in the games.In Anime Its design is awesome with black and gray body with cute fur haha :p

Worst: Just like everyone said,i will go with inkay and Malamar because of its worst design and very low cuteness with very weak stats.So I don't like them much.

Inti June 6th, 2015 3:37 PM

Username: Inti

I love dark pokemon because they have cool design,scary, at times misunderstood in a way, and have good attack as well being good attackers.

Three Partner Pokemon: Umbreon,Tyranittar, and Spiritomb

My favorite pokemon is hard to says its between Umbreon,Tyranittar, and Spiritomb. Because they both have cool design and good stats
Umbreon: My favorite Eevee Revolutions and like its yellow patterns
Tyranittar: Basically kinda like Godzilla and is a staple in sandstorm teams
Spiritomb : Is one of the oldest dark types according to pokedex entries and is made up of 108 spirits. It was insane when it first came out because it had no weakness until fairy types came out.

@Dedenne1 about Absol

1. I remember I used Absol in my game team in pokemon emerald

2. I think it would be cute if Absol had a pre-evolution and would help its stats out.

3.The dex description is good

4. I really like its mega evolution makes it look angelic and guardian angel looking.

5. I do not see why not give Absol a second mega evolution showing its disastrous side or have its new evolution be a dark mega evolution ( Like a corrupt form of mega evolution if you now what I mean)

6. I would will try to make a team around it someday

Hikamaru June 6th, 2015 8:10 PM

Best and worst Dark types and why?

Not sure if I answered this, but I'll go ahead.

Best: Honchkrow, with its badass mobster look and having some nice abilities to go with its high Attack stat. Learns a lot of strong Dark and Flying moves as well. Another one that comes close is Absol, another great design that comes with a Mega and tons of different moves to use thanks to a massive TM and tutor movepool.

Worst: I would have said Malamar due to its wonky stats, but Inkay's cuteness was what made it avoid being here. So instead I say Mightyena, because I don't see anything good with it at all and its stats are pretty low compared to most other fully-evolved Dark-types.

Dedenne1 June 7th, 2015 6:06 AM

So i must apologize for my absence its been a rough june so far haha but once we get to the last week ill be extremely active haha.
Anyways for the topic posted;
Best and worst Dark types and why?
Thats tough for me but Zoroark because of his great ability his high Spatk and his use of night daze all make him a challenging opponent. For worst id have to say Malamar as many of you have said its a good poke dont get me wrong but the typing is off and it just doesnt seem like a good dark type.

So how about freshening up with a new topic? Well recently i had a chat about dark types and i got a good question for all of you and your opinions on this :3
Do Dark type moves seem more weak to you than other types? Is there enough variety among the moves? Is there a certain move that you usually always use when using a dark type?
Discuss!

Also welcome to the club Inti! Ohh another umbreon fan haha you gotta love umbreon its quite the cool poke even if its attack stat isnt great something about its connection with the moon is cool and spooky all at once! Spiritomb hasnt been discussed much but im hoping to save that for the future but he is extremely cool i love his dex desciption especially about the 108 spirits!

Anyways have fun discussing ill try to be more active and such and the next topic should be a POTW

Wicked3DS June 7th, 2015 5:13 PM

Do Dark type moves seem more weak to you than other types? Is there enough variety among the moves? Is there a certain move that you usually always use when using a dark type?

Normally you get moves with 90 power and even 120 power, while Dark-type gets only 80 power moves (Crunch and Dark Pulse) except for Hoopa Unbound, which gets Hyperspace Fury at 100 power. I don't understand why they undercut Dark-type moves so much, especially when they're only super effective on Psychic and Ghost-types, but it is quite disappointing. Crunch and Dark Pulse are the only moves I use that are Dark-type since they are the two best moves available.

Hikamaru June 7th, 2015 5:22 PM

Do Dark-type moves seem more weak to you than other types? Is there enough variety among the moves? Is there a certain move that you usually always use when using a Dark-type?

I'm with Wicked on this, we don't seem to get many high-power moves of the Dark-type compared to most other types (Fairy iirc also doesn't have any high-power moves other than Judgment used by Pixie Plate Arceus) and the ones that are, are exclusive to certain Legendaries. I assume the reason behind this is due to the type not having much in the way of stuff that resists it, with only three types that resist Dark moves.

Lycanthropy June 8th, 2015 4:54 AM

Do Dark type moves seem more weak to you than other types? Is there enough variety among the moves? Is there a certain move that you usually always use when using a dark type?
As already mentioned, dark type moves are a little weak compared to other types regarding base power, but they do have additional effects. Crunch has 20% chance to drop defense, Dark Pulse has 20% chance to flinch. While this may be a little less usefull than a higher base power it does give a nice view of the trickery of dark types.
I can only say there's a lot of variation in dark moves, maybe the most of all types. Crunch can drop defense, Dark Pulse can Flinch and then there's special moves as Sucker Punch and Foul Play which don't exist of any other type.

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Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 8787706)
I'm with Wicked on this, we don't seem to get many high-power moves of the Dark-type compared to most other types (Fairy iirc also doesn't have any high-power moves other than Judgment used by Pixie Plate Arceus) and the ones that are, are exclusive to certain Legendaries. I assume the reason behind this is due to the type not having much in the way of stuff that resists it, with only three types that resist Dark moves.

But water has only three types resisting it too, and there do exist moves like Surf and Hydro Pump.

Circuit June 9th, 2015 9:15 AM

Do Dark type moves seem more weak to you than other types? Is there enough variety among the moves? Is there a certain move that you usually always use when using a dark type?

I don't actually use dark type moves often enough, but perhaps this is my answer to these questions. Yes, they do seem a little weaker than some types, but the trickery aspect behind them as Lycanthropy said is cool. I would like to see some stronger Dark type moves, but all in all, I don't think they're too bad myself, they could perhaps just do with a little extra something.

Google2.0 June 9th, 2015 12:38 PM

Do Dark type moves seem more weak to you than other types? Is there enough variety among the moves? Is there a certain move that you usually always use when using a dark type?

They sure are weaker than other types and even with the additional effects, i still don't think it's enough to kinda balance it out.
The only dark type move i really used was crunch.

Dedenne1 June 12th, 2015 9:26 AM

Dark type Pokemon of the Week!
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Sableye, The Darkness Pokémon. It digs the ground with sharpened claws to find rocks that it eats. Substances in the eaten rocks crystallize and rise up to its body surface. They lead quiet lives deep inside caverns. They are feared, however, because they are thought to steal the spirits of people when their eyes burn with a sinister glow in the darkness.

Possible Questions:

Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?

Did you ever catch one and use it in Ruby/Sapphire or Emerald?

What do you think of its dex description?

What do you think of his mega evolution? Did you like it? Why or why not?

If you had to choose would you choose Sableye or Spriritomb as your dark type on your team?

Did you think that it having a weakness to fairy was a good decision on GFs part?

Other Thoughts?


Anyone who missed this weeks topic it is still up for discussion feel free to post your thoughts!


Google2.0 June 12th, 2015 1:00 PM

I don't know what it is about Sableye that i don't like but i've never used one competitively/ in-game and i doubt i'll ever will.
I just don't like it, from the design to it's mega evolution, everything.

If you had to choose would you choose Sableye or Spriritomb as your dark type on your team?

Not a huge fan of it either but sure, i'll pick Spiritomb over Sableye anytime.

Laguna June 12th, 2015 1:34 PM

Eh, why not.

Username: striderviper
Reason you love dark types: Most dark-types have a cool design and they can be extremely useful against psychics and pretty much anyone else.
3 partner pokemon: Zoroark, Absol, Greninja
Have you ever used Sableye competitively or in-game?: I've used it once or twice in Gen 3, it was pretty good. Maybe I'll use it in OR/AS since it has a Mega now and it's tanky as hell.

Lycanthropy June 13th, 2015 1:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by striderviper (Post 8795201)
Eh, why not.

Hi strider! Welcome to Darkness Falls!

PotW: Sableye
I haven't used Sableye at all, it's one of those basic Pokémon that don't evolve, don't have really good stats and give little experience when you beat them compared to other Pokémon (Looking at yours, Phoebe!).
It's design is okay, the gems as eyes do have their charms and those were worked out well in its Mega evolution. I find Sableye one of those Pokémon that really deserves its Mega evolution. Some Pokémon have high stats already and giving those a Mega unbalances the Pokémon even more and they could better be given to underrated Pokémon to promote them.
The addition of the fairy type has had a good impact on Sableye and Spiritomb, finally giving them weaknesses. Could this actually have been a reason to add the fairy type aside balancing dragons?

Return June 13th, 2015 6:14 AM

Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?
Yeah, used it in many games but it was easily defeated my many Pokemons that makes me feel sad :(

Did you ever catch one and use it in Ruby/Sapphire or Emerald?
I catched it only one time but it was easily defeated by the next gym leader so i don't use it again :(

What do you think of its dex description?
Its dex description is so scary and so cute^^ so i don't no what can i say about this? :D

What do you think of his mega evolution? Did you like it? Why or why not?
I surely likes it mega evolution because of its ability magic bounce with the powerful move sets(recover,dark pulse,Will-O-Wisp). So it is very much useful in the games.

If you had to choose would you choose Sableye or Spriritomb as your dark type on your team?
I will choose Sableye only if it can mega evolve in the game and if he do not i will choose spiritomb then.

Did you think that it having a weakness to fairy was a good decision on GFs part?
I sadly said that it is right decision because Sableye-mega has no weakness among any type except fairy type(Same to Spiritomb) So this is the right decision done.

Other Thoughts?
No other thoughts but i will think about it.


I missed Previous question as Dedenne1 said that we can tell about previous question so why not?

Do Dark type moves seem more weak to you than other types? Is there enough variety among the moves? Is there a certain move that you usually always use when using a dark type?

No, I don't think so it is fairly weak but not much weak to other types.No, There are not many dark type moves we have as most of them are weak and have no physical damage to the Pokemon(ex: Switchroo).Yeah, i always uses Sucker Punch, Knock Off and Dark Pulse move in the games as these are damage dealing moves and are competitively good

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Originally Posted by striderviper (Post 8795201)
Eh, why not.
Username: striderviper
Reason you love dark types: Most dark-types have a cool design and they can be extremely useful against psychics and pretty much anyone else.
3 partner pokemon: Zoroark, Absol, Greninja
Have you ever used Sableye competitively or in-game?: I've used it once or twice in Gen 3, it was pretty good. Maybe I'll use it in OR/AS since it has a Mega now and it's tanky as hell.

Welcome to Dark Type Club Striderviper.You are right the basic liking on dark type Pokemon is usually of their design and offensive attacks against other stats.Nvm My friend Dedenne1 will surely add you and again Welcome to Dark Type Club.

Hikamaru June 13th, 2015 7:23 AM

If you had to choose would you choose Sableye or Spriritomb as your dark type on your team?

I'd probably pick Sableye. I just like its design better I guess, but the Mega is pretty good when used effectively, even if it becomes slow as hell with that huge gem shield. Spiritomb's design also reminds me of something creepy whereas Sableye is more on the cute side.

Wicked3DS June 14th, 2015 11:16 AM

I've never used Sableye at all. I don't really care for it's design and it honestly just wasn't that impressive battling either, though that probably changed since it's gotten a Mega Evolution. I would probably take Spiritomb over Sableye due to it having better offensive stats. As far as the Fairy-type weakness, well, I hate fairies, so take that how you will :P

Hiatus June 14th, 2015 11:31 AM

I haven't posted here in ages! I'm sorry about that.

If you had to choose, would you pick Sableye or Spiritomb as your dark-type on your team?
If it were me, I'd likely go with former. Although latter's defenses are high, allowing it to stall for good amount of turns (especially in older gens, as it had no weaknesses back then), Sableye could overall be more good of an asset. Its hidden ability, Prankster, allows it to strike hits as quickly as possible when utilizing non-damaging attacks, which is very advantageous if the right strategy is used.

Adam Levine June 14th, 2015 5:40 PM

Username: angelomanalo
Reason you love dark types: The reason why is because their designs are so cute, and I seriously like how fast they can be.
3 partner pokemon: Sneasel, Pancham, and Pawniard.

Which dark types (in your opinion) are underrated and you would like to see more of in the games? & which dark types do you feel are overused?

Weavile seems underused. Despite its sonic speed, it's very frail and has a big threat: Fighting types. Who do I think is OP? Malamar. Imo Topsy-Turvy is a good move, and Superpower + Contrary = Evil. That's why it's named "Malamar".

Dedenne1 June 15th, 2015 6:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Quajutsu (Post 8797785)
I've never used Sableye at all. I don't really care for it's design and it honestly just wasn't that impressive battling either, though that probably changed since it's gotten a Mega Evolution. I would probably take Spiritomb over Sableye due to it having better offensive stats. As far as the Fairy-type weakness, well, I hate fairies, so take that how you will :P

Its design does seem to lack creativity but although his battling was not great since the new mega hes pretty good in competitive and in game battling

Quote:

Originally Posted by striderviper (Post 8795201)
Eh, why not.

Username: striderviper
Reason you love dark types: Most dark-types have a cool design and they can be extremely useful against psychics and pretty much anyone else.
3 partner pokemon: Zoroark, Absol, Greninja
Have you ever used Sableye competitively or in-game?: I've used it once or twice in Gen 3, it was pretty good. Maybe I'll use it in OR/AS since it has a Mega now and it's tanky as hell.

Hey Welcome to the club strider!
Ya theyre definately useful and i love you choices for partners especially Zoroark ill be sure to add u to the member list asap!
Quote:

Originally Posted by Lycanthropy (Post 8795833)
Hi strider! Welcome to Darkness Falls!

PotW: Sableye
I haven't used Sableye at all, it's one of those basic Pokémon that don't evolve, don't have really good stats and give little experience when you beat them compared to other Pokémon (Looking at yours, Phoebe!).
It's design is okay, the gems as eyes do have their charms and those were worked out well in its Mega evolution. I find Sableye one of those Pokémon that really deserves its Mega evolution. Some Pokémon have high stats already and giving those a Mega unbalances the Pokémon even more and they could better be given to underrated Pokémon to promote them.
The addition of the fairy type has had a good impact on Sableye and Spiritomb, finally giving them weaknesses. Could this actually have been a reason to add the fairy type aside balancing dragons?

I gotta admit i never really used a poke that didnt evolve until absol and sableye got megas haha. I personally enjoy its mega better than its original form! I think he definately deserved it though despite however much he is op and ou he is now
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Originally Posted by JatinGupta (Post 8796064)
Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?
Yeah, used it in many games but it was easily defeated my many Pokemons that makes me feel sad :(

Did you ever catch one and use it in Ruby/Sapphire or Emerald?
I catched it only one time but it was easily defeated by the next gym leader so i don't use it again :(

What do you think of its dex description?
Its dex description is so scary and so cute^^ so i don't no what can i say about this? :D

What do you think of his mega evolution? Did you like it? Why or why not?
I surely likes it mega evolution because of its ability magic bounce with the powerful move sets(recover,dark pulse,Will-O-Wisp). So it is very much useful in the games.

If you had to choose would you choose Sableye or Spriritomb as your dark type on your team?
I will choose Sableye only if it can mega evolve in the game and if he do not i will choose spiritomb then.

Did you think that it having a weakness to fairy was a good decision on GFs part?
I sadly said that it is right decision because Sableye-mega has no weakness among any type except fairy type(Same to Spiritomb) So this is the right decision done.

Other Thoughts?
No other thoughts but i will think about it.


I missed Previous question as Dedenne1 said that we can tell about previous question so why not?

Do Dark type moves seem more weak to you than other types? Is there enough variety among the moves? Is there a certain move that you usually always use when using a dark type?

No, I don't think so it is fairly weak but not much weak to other types.No, There are not many dark type moves we have as most of them are weak and have no physical damage to the Pokemon(ex: Switchroo).Yeah, i always uses Sucker Punch, Knock Off and Dark Pulse move in the games as these are damage dealing moves and are competitively good

Welcome to Dark Type Club Striderviper.You are right the basic liking on dark type Pokemon is usually of their design and offensive attacks against other stats.Nvm My friend Dedenne1 will surely add you and again Welcome to Dark Type Club.

Nice post answered everything i basically agree with you on everything especially sableye over spiritomb mostly cause i never loved spiritombs design and i love how sneaky sableye is!

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Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 8796168)
If you had to choose would you choose Sableye or Spriritomb as your dark type on your team?

I'd probably pick Sableye. I just like its design better I guess, but the Mega is pretty good when used effectively, even if it becomes slow as hell with that huge gem shield. Spiritomb's design also reminds me of something creepy whereas Sableye is more on the cute side.

Ya it mostly comes down to design although they seem to be pretty equal if you rule out the mega sableye gets cause that defense boost is super helpful.

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Originally Posted by Peitharchia (Post 8797794)
I haven't posted here in ages! I'm sorry about that.

If you had to choose, would you pick Sableye or Spiritomb as your dark-type on your team?
If it were me, I'd likely go with former. Although latter's defenses are high, allowing it to stall for good amount of turns (especially in older gens, as it had no weaknesses back then), Sableye could overall be more good of an asset. Its hidden ability, Prankster, allows it to strike hits as quickly as possible when utilizing non-damaging attacks, which is very advantageous if the right strategy is used.

Haha nice to see you again definately been awhile! Prankster is definately helpful although i never saw a ton of use in older gens due to its weak defense but it was helful that it had no weaknesses and was incredibily effective against ghost types and physic types.
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Originally Posted by angelomanalo (Post 8798223)
Username: angelomanalo
Reason you love dark types: The reason why is because their designs are so cute, and I seriously like how fast they can be.
3 partner pokemon: Sneasel, Pancham, and Pawniard.

Which dark types (in your opinion) are underrated and you would like to see more of in the games? & which dark types do you feel are overused?

Weavile seems underused. Despite its sonic speed, it's very frail and has a big threat: Fighting types. Who do I think is OP? Malamar. Imo Topsy-Turvy is a good move, and Superpower + Contrary = Evil. That's why it's named "Malamar".

Welcome to the club Angelomanalo!
Well the sneasel and weavile line are very fast i also love its typing it definately makes sneasel look like a cool ice ninja! It is sad though that its underused im hoping for a possible mega for him maybe when they make a sinnoh remake maybe! Malamar haha its definately one of those dark types i dont really like its just a weird poke with a weird design and concept but what makes me not like it so much is its competitve use of superpower with contrary im sorry i cant beat a malamar with 4x attack and defense haha.
Anyways welcome welcome ill add you to the memberlist asap!

And i guess ill answer my own questions!
Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?
In emerald i did but i found it lacked a competitive moveset so eventually dumped it sometime after liza and tate killed it in the gym battle!
Did you ever catch one and use it in Ruby/Sapphire or Emerald?
Ya although i wouldnt recommend catching one if you cant use that mega unless you can find use with his lack of a great moveset and low defense
What do you think of its dex description?
I like it its kinda creepy but cute haha
What do you think of his mega evolution? Did you like it? Why or why not?
I thought he deserved it more than others like charizard and lucario did and its definately helpful but does push him into the op extremmelly annoying range!
If you had to choose would you choose Sableye or Spriritomb as your dark type on your team?
Sableye its cuter and i dont really like the concept of spirtiomb it seems rushed on gfs part to make another dark and ghost in gen 4. Maybe id like it better if it was more obtainable in that gen though.
Did you think that it having a weakness to fairy was a good decision on GFs part?
I like fairy types and i think it evened out the balance with mega sableye however if it was put in when he was extremely under powered he would've probably never been used.
Other Thoughts?
Ya hes great on competitive teams and maybe in game as well but hes not exactly the offensive guy youd look for on your normal in game team.

So ya if you havent answered the current POTW be sure to do so and the topic is still up for discussion which can be found in the original post and a new topic or POTW (tbd) will be coming on probably friday or saturday i just need to come up with one haha i am trying to stay as active as possible so just a heads up if i miss a couple days i will likely be back asap this weeks just the busiest one of the year so ya discuss keep the discussion going till i can find a new topic or potw haha

Edit: For the next POTW no matter when it is would you like to see a dark type from;
Gen;
1?
2?
3?
4?
5?
or 6?

Thanks for the feedback!

Adam Levine June 15th, 2015 8:36 PM

What is your all time favorite dark type and why?

Sneasel, of course. It's always been my Top 1. I love the unique type pair, the speed, and it's partially cute. I just wish it grew a little taller.

Aslan June 16th, 2015 2:26 AM

HI SORRY

If you had to choose, would you pick Sableye or Spiritomb as your dark-type on your team?

Does anyone else think Sableye looks like a shadow version of Stitch or what? It's super cool thinking they have the same toothy grin and body shape. His eyes turning into gems seems a bit creepy though!

With Spiritomb, it's interesting thinking about how a lot of its stats - whether it's the number of spirits, base defenses or weight, they all come out as 108. I've never really looked into Spiritomb that much though, the 'talk to 32 people underground' to obtain one was just a 'turn back now and get out' for me.

If offered though, I'd use Sableye! Both of them are cool but its mega evolution is just 'RUPEES' so Sableye has similar elements to both Lilo and Stitch and Legend of Zelda. What more could you want? 8)

Adam Levine June 17th, 2015 1:35 AM

What Dark type Pokemon do you think should have an evolution, another evolution or a pre-evolution?
This is a toughie, but probably Spiritomb. It seems a little weird, so why not make it weirder? A Mega Evolution would also be cool.

Raiimeister June 18th, 2015 5:27 AM

Username: Raiimeister
Reason you love dark types: One of my most Fav types. specially gen 5 darkies looking so cool
3 partner pokemon: Bisharp,Krookodile and Hydreigon

Which Generation of Pokemon do you
think introduced the best Dark types
so far?


For me, its gotta be Generation 5. they made many Dark types with awesome sub types in that said generation.

Circuit June 18th, 2015 6:52 AM

Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?

Nope. It's too meh for my tastes. Its design isn't cute or cool enough, and its stats are like, meh too. Its Mega probably ups its stats in a considerable way, but I don't take much to the competitive scene.

What do you think of its dex description?

It fits I guess. But it's nothing to yell about. I think Sableye is just a meh Pokémon in general lol.

What do you think of his mega evolution? Did you like it? Why or why not?

It's weird. I'm not sure why Sableye got one, but he did, and it's not too bad. For me, it's another meh part of a meh Pokémon lmao.

If you had to choose would you choose Sableye or Spritomb as your dark type on your team?

Spiritomb, because of its intense lore and more favourable stats.

Did you think that it having a weakness to fairy was a good decision on GFs part?

Considering its stats weren't anything special anyway, giving it something to be stomped by isn't really a benefit to its cause. But the idea of not having a weakness at all is quite, er powerful shall we say.

Other Thoughts?

Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh

Adam Levine June 19th, 2015 4:57 AM

What do you think of Sableye's dex description?
God, no. It's one of those few stories where eating something in some manner has an impact on you. Gems for eyes look cool, but just gaining them after eating other gems? Absolutely not. But what did its eyes look like before?

What do you think of Sableye's mega evolution? Did you like it? Why or why not?
I dislike the fact that it became slower, and its old ability Prankster's gone too. But an improved defense seems like a good choice for Sableye. And Magic Bounce: yes. Absolutely yes.

Raiimeister June 19th, 2015 9:37 PM

Did you think that it having a
weakness to fairy was a good
decision on GFs part?


I think they did a job well done on that. it annoys me when i battle a Sableye 'cause of its typing. but when fairy type exist, they've become less frightening and the fact hitting it with its weakness became not much of a hassle.

Dedenne1 June 21st, 2015 8:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Raiimeister (Post 8803872)
Username: Raiimeister
Reason you love dark types: One of my most Fav types. specially gen 5 darkies looking so cool
3 partner pokemon: Bisharp,Krookodile and Hydreigon

Which Generation of Pokemon do you
think introduced the best Dark types
so far?


For me, its gotta be Generation 5. they made many Dark types with awesome sub types in that said generation.

Welcome to the Club Raiimeister!
I too think that Gen 5 definately introduced some of the best dark types so far only gen 3 could rival it but i love Krookodile and Zoroark and great choices on partners!

I didnt notice that we are due for a new topic so ill try this one but i am running out haha
Do you always use a dark type on your ingame team? Is it a necessity to always have one? If you dont what type do you use instead of dark or is there a poke you use thats not a dark type but can learn dark type moves?

Discuss!

Edit: I also updated the member list and such so all new members check if your on there and if not just reply saying your not and ill add you on there.

Also if you got a name change in the last year if you could just add that in your next post saying that your name on the member list is still your old one thatd be great and ill get the list fully updated! Thanks :)

Edit: Also i added a small little section for the next upcoming topic and potw moreso for me but its under a spoiler if you are curious but do not answer the topic until its posted but there are two pokes who are up for the next POTW (Greninja and Spiritomb) so if you wanna just say what poke you rather have as potw thats fine! And next POTW is next week friday or saturday so discuss the current topic till then and welcome our new members if you havent already! :)

ColeFresh June 21st, 2015 10:55 PM

Username: ColeFresh
Reason you love dark types: I've always been very fond of Dark-type pokemon. Almost like a connection, maybe something about the way they're designed or the simplicity but sleek design animations of the moves. Just overall Dark-type pokemon have always truly appealed to me.
3 partner pokemon: Shiftry, Tyranitar and Houndoom

Do you always use a dark type on your ingame team? Is it a necessity to always have one? If you dont what type do you use instead of dark or is there a poke you use thats not a dark type but can learn dark type moves?

Throughout the game so far I've consistently kept my Shiftry in my party @ pretty much all times. However, I do not believe that it is a necessity to always have one. I really enjoy Dragon-Type pokemon as a secondary favorite. Such as Salamence or Dragonite.

Raiimeister June 22nd, 2015 2:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dedenne1 (Post 8808706)
Welcome to the Club Raiimeister! Thank you :)
great choices on partners!Ikr! :D thanks :]

Do you always use a dark type on your ingame
team?
No, but i use them more than often 'cause of their coolness

Is it a necessity to always have one? Hmm, not really

If you dont what type do you use instead of dark or
is there a poke you use thats not a dark type but
can learn dark type moves?
I use Ghost. Gengar to be specific x] it can learn Dark Pulse which gives a strong damage that using it as a STAB isn't that necessary anymore 'cause Gengar is a Monster on what its doing.

Google2.0 June 22nd, 2015 11:21 AM

Do you always use a dark type on your ingame team

Of course, my Nyx is always in my team. ^^

is there a poke you use thats not a dark type but can learn dark type moves?

Yes, i also use Gengar alot, it's just a great and fun pokemon to use.

Circuit June 25th, 2015 9:42 AM

Do you always use a dark type on your ingame team?

Not always no, but I like to try whenever possible. Tyranitar is a great addition to any team :)

Is it a necessity to always have one?

No, I don't think so. Dark type's strengths can be covered by more easily accessible Pokémon in most games, so I don't think they're necessary, but they're definitely a great addition.

Is there a poke you use thats not a dark type but can learn dark type moves?

Hmm, there's a few I suppose, but my Pokémon of choice would have to be Gengar. People have already said why, and for the most part I agree :)

Although I love dark types, I have to say they're neither the most easily accessible Pokémon nor the most versatile, and it's a shame there aren't too many of them :/

Hikamaru June 25th, 2015 10:29 PM

Do you always use a Dark-type on your ingame team

Depends on the game, there have been some games where I used a Dark-type. I know my first team in X had two together, Pangoro and Greninja, as well as the countless times I used Skuntank in my Sinnoh games, and also a Scrafty I used in my Black 2 postgame before the unthinkable happened.

Dedenne1 June 26th, 2015 12:14 PM

Dark Type Pokemon of the Week
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Greninja, The Ninja Pokémon. It creates throwing stars out of compressed water. When it spins them and throws them at high speed, these stars can split metal in two. It appears and vanishes with a ninja’s grace. It toys with its enemies using swift movements, while slicing them with throwing stars of sharpest water.


Possible Questions:

Have you ever used it competitively or in game?

Whats your overall opinion on Greninja?

Whats your opinion of the design and appearance of Greninja?

If you were to give it a mega, what would you change?

What do you think of its hidden ability Protean?

Other thoughts?


The current topic is still up for discussion if you missed it I'll also be answering now as well.

Do you always use a Dark-type on your ingame team
Not always it depends on the dark types native to the region and whether theyre good or not unless i can find a substitution.

Is it a necessity to always have one?
No theres other types although they tend to be handy

Is there a poke you use thats not a dark type but can learn dark type moves?
Id usually use a poke that has jaw and fang moves so it could learn crunch but ive recently also been using Gengar a lot often in place of a dark type :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColeFresh (Post 8809763)
Username: ColeFresh
Reason you love dark types: I've always been very fond of Dark-type pokemon. Almost like a connection, maybe something about the way they're designed or the simplicity but sleek design animations of the moves. Just overall Dark-type pokemon have always truly appealed to me.
3 partner pokemon: Shiftry, Tyranitar and Houndoom

Do you always use a dark type on your ingame team? Is it a necessity to always have one? If you dont what type do you use instead of dark or is there a poke you use thats not a dark type but can learn dark type moves?

Throughout the game so far I've consistently kept my Shiftry in my party @ pretty much all times. However, I do not believe that it is a necessity to always have one. I really enjoy Dragon-Type pokemon as a secondary favorite. Such as Salamence or Dragonite.

Also welcome to the club Cole! Very nice choices of partners i love Houndoom its such a scary and cool dark type!
I also added you to the member list along with a couple of recent updates that i forgot to put in!

Wicked3DS June 26th, 2015 9:31 PM

Yaaaaaaaassss.

Have you ever used it competitively or in game?

Sadly no, as I chose Delphox in X and haven't done another playthrough. I will definitely choose it if we get another game with Kalos in it.

Whats your overall opinion on Greninja?

It's very cool looking and a great mixed attacker. It's also very good in Super Smash Bros. :P

Whats your opinion of the design and appearance of Greninja?

I like it a lot. The tongue is a bit weird, but it's a funny quirk at least.

If you were to give it a mega, what would you change?

I'd probably make it faster and a bit more tough looking, but there's not much I can really think of to change.

What do you think of its hidden ability Protean?

It's pretty cool, but it can be a little OP at times.

Return June 26th, 2015 9:52 PM

Have you ever used it competitively or in game?
No, i always choose other dark type Pokemons.But i'm thinking Why not to give it a try?

Whats your overall opinion on Greninja?
It is very useful in the games with the ability to change its type and mixed combo attacks that made him so powerful Pokemon.

Whats your opinion of the design and appearance of Greninja?
Its design is little bit cute and even scary.Its hand and legs are like frog hands and legs but a little weird :/

If you were to give it a mega, what would you change?
I would make him a scary with more arms and fairy/dark type look.

What do you think of its hidden ability Protean?
As i stated above its ability to change its type give him a major boost in the games which make him a strong Pokemon.

Lycanthropy June 27th, 2015 5:22 AM

Do you always use a dark type on your ingame team? Is it a necessity to always have one? If you dont what type do you use instead of dark or is there a poke you use thats not a dark type but can learn dark type moves?
No, I don't. They're often not obtainable early in the game and I've formed my final team often very quickly. I think Honchkrow in Diamond is one of the only dark Pokémon I've used on my team.
I'm pretty sure none of the types are types you have to have on your team, as long as your team has a decent amount of diversity, it's fine to play with.
A Pokémon with a dark type move is always a good use against ghosts, which resist the standard normal type moves, and psychic, which can often do a lot of damage if you don't take them out quickly. Luckily there are many Pokémon learning Bite in low levels.

POTW: Greninja
I haven't used it yet, as I haven't played the sixth generation. (In my first playthrough I would probably pick Fennekin.) Ninjas are always awesome and Greninja is no exception. It has a rare type combination and the ability to throw water as shurikens is really cool. I'm not a fan of it's Protean ability, it will instantly make it lose its cool dual type upon using an attack. I'd rather have that seen as Kecleon's unique ability, because it's chameleon changing types.
If it would get a Mega, I see it in a darker shade of blue, nearing black, and having a cape or a cloak.

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Originally Posted by Dedenne1 (Post 8808706)
Also if you got a name change in the last year if you could just add that in your next post saying that your name on the member list is still your old one thatd be great and ill get the list fully updated! Thanks :)

I was going to reply and mention myself, but I saw you changed that already. :)

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Originally Posted by Quajutsu (Post 8818131)
Have you ever used it competitively or in game?

Sadly no, as I chose Delphox in X and haven't done another playthrough.

Oh, the irony.

Laguna June 29th, 2015 12:09 PM

Do you always use a dark type on your ingame team? Is it a necessity to always have one? If you dont what type do you use instead of dark or is there a poke you use thats not a dark type but can learn dark type moves?
Not always, there are a lot of different pokémon that can learn plenty of Dark-type moves. I usually make up my team as I go along so I don't really use any type as a counterpart to the Dark-type. It's just more fun that way.

POTW: Greninja
I like it in Smash 4 a lot, even after all the nerfs to it. I haven't really used it in the games, as I've only really done one playthrough of X/Y and I picked Fennekin in that one. Ninjas are cool though, right?

actually i think ninjas are overrated but still

Circuit June 29th, 2015 1:07 PM

Yeeeeeeee boy!

Greninja is awesome, and this time I'm gonna talk about it without prompts because imo they hinder 'conversation' whatever the hell that is! (Lmao)

Greninja was recommended to me by a friend on the account of it being 'op'. Haha, we only play in-game, and not competitively so anything that makes the game ridiculously easy or broken is op to us. On account of it's hidden ability to make all moves STAB. I don't know if this is true or not, but hey. I picked Froakie and had a breeze. It's such a fun Pokémon to use, and I just overall love its concept. I have to say though, I expected some of the moves to look a little better in game haha, but that's besides the point. My Greninja helped me beat the E4 easily and soloed the Fire E4 (the name of whom I don't remember don't hurt me). So yeah. Awesome Pokémon, awesome POTW :D

Dedenne1 July 2nd, 2015 7:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Lycanthropy (Post 8818565)
Do you always use a dark type on your ingame team? Is it a necessity to always have one? If you dont what type do you use instead of dark or is there a poke you use thats not a dark type but can learn dark type moves?
No, I don't. They're often not obtainable early in the game and I've formed my final team often very quickly. I think Honchkrow in Diamond is one of the only dark Pokémon I've used on my team.
I'm pretty sure none of the types are types you have to have on your team, as long as your team has a decent amount of diversity, it's fine to play with.
A Pokémon with a dark type move is always a good use against ghosts, which resist the standard normal type moves, and psychic, which can often do a lot of damage if you don't take them out quickly. Luckily there are many Pokémon learning Bite in low levels.

POTW: Greninja
I haven't used it yet, as I haven't played the sixth generation. (In my first playthrough I would probably pick Fennekin.) Ninjas are always awesome and Greninja is no exception. It has a rare type combination and the ability to throw water as shurikens is really cool. I'm not a fan of it's Protean ability, it will instantly make it lose its cool dual type upon using an attack. I'd rather have that seen as Kecleon's unique ability, because it's chameleon changing types.
If it would get a Mega, I see it in a darker shade of blue, nearing black, and having a cape or a cloak.



I was going to reply and mention myself, but I saw you changed that already. :)

Oh, the irony.

Oh ya haha I should have mentioned I changed a few that I knew off the top of my head :)

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Originally Posted by Quajutsu (Post 8818131)
Yaaaaaaaassss.

Have you ever used it competitively or in game?

Sadly no, as I chose Delphox in X and haven't done another playthrough. I will definitely choose it if we get another game with Kalos in it.

I'm with Lycanthropy that is very ironic haha

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Originally Posted by Ninja Aiden (Post 8822256)
Yeeeeeeee boy!

Greninja is awesome, and this time I'm gonna talk about it without prompts because imo they hinder 'conversation' whatever the hell that is! (Lmao)

Greninja was recommended to me by a friend on the account of it being 'op'. Haha, we only play in-game, and not competitively so anything that makes the game ridiculously easy or broken is op to us. On account of it's hidden ability to make all moves STAB. I don't know if this is true or not, but hey. I picked Froakie and had a breeze. It's such a fun Pokémon to use, and I just overall love its concept. I have to say though, I expected some of the moves to look a little better in game haha, but that's besides the point. My Greninja helped me beat the E4 easily and soloed the Fire E4 (the name of whom I don't remember don't hurt me). So yeah. Awesome Pokémon, awesome POTW :D

I agree it is pretty op nonetheless an awesome Pokemon though! I like its ability it's pretty good in competitive battling but I don't find that it fits him as a Pokemon as said above I think it defianately is better for kecleon.

So I guess we are due for a new topic then huh? Well here's one I've been saving for awhile since my friend asked me it last week.

Do you think we should have another dark type legendary? If so what typing would it have? And what purpose or special powers would be fitting for it to have in game?

VillageofDragons July 7th, 2015 10:17 PM

Username: VillageofDragons
Reason you love dark types: I just love how unique most Dark type Pokemon are, especially Greninja and Hydreigon (:3). A lot of them also have good movepools and some of them are in high tiers because of how strong they are
3 partner pokemon: Hydreigon, Zweilous, and Deino
Answer any current topic: See below

Current Topic(s):
Current Bi-Monthly Pokemon of the Week
Do you think we should have another dark type legendary? If so what typing would it have? And what purpose or special powers would be fitting for it to have in game?

Yes, I do. I think we should have a Dark/Fairy type legendary introduced, possibly in a sequel of Pokemon X and Y to showcase the differences and similarities between Xerneas and Yveltal. It would be able to bring life to things and Pokemon as well as take it away at will, depending on the circumstance that the situation calls for. It would also be able to communicate telepathically with trainers like Ash in a movie for example.

Dedenne1 July 10th, 2015 4:24 PM

So Since the current topic is alittle slow i guess its time for a new POTW!
Dark Type POTW
http://media.pldh.net/dreamworld/275.png
Shiftry, The Wicked Pokémon. By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses. It lives quietly in the deep forest. It is said to create chilly winter winds with the fans it holds. It was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe's mind and take preemptive action. It is a mysterious Pokémon that is said to live atop towering trees dating back over a thousand years. It creates terrific windstorms with the fans it holds.

Pretty cool poke right? So lets get to some questions!

Have you ever used it competitively or in game?
(If you havent why seriously why haha)

Whats your overall opinion of Shiftry?

Whats your opinion of the design and appearance of Shiftry?

If you were to give it a mega, what would you change?

Do you think its movepool is large enough? Is there any moves that you think Shiftry should be able to use?

Other Thoughts?


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Originally Posted by VillageofDragons (Post 8836269)
Username: VillageofDragons
Reason you love dark types: I just love how unique most Dark type Pokemon are, especially Greninja and Hydreigon (:3). A lot of them also have good movepools and some of them are in high tiers because of how strong they are
3 partner pokemon: Hydreigon, Zweilous, and Deino
Answer any current topic: See below

Current Topic(s):
Current Bi-Monthly Pokemon of the Week
Do you think we should have another dark type legendary? If so what typing would it have? And what purpose or special powers would be fitting for it to have in game?

Yes, I do. I think we should have a Dark/Fairy type legendary introduced, possibly in a sequel of Pokemon X and Y to showcase the differences and similarities between Xerneas and Yveltal. It would be able to bring life to things and Pokemon as well as take it away at will, depending on the circumstance that the situation calls for. It would also be able to communicate telepathically with trainers like Ash in a movie for example.

Welcome to the club villageofdragons! I love your partners ive always liked the line eventhough its got a serious weakness to fairies its still super cool and super powerful! Glad to have you on board and ill add you to the member list asap!

Google2.0 July 11th, 2015 1:21 PM

I did use Shiftry once, it's not too bad, has a decent movepool but i'm not a huge fan
of it's design.
I don't think Shiftry needs a mega but i can see it happen.

Hikamaru July 11th, 2015 3:26 PM

Hmm, Shiftry. I'm now reminded of Bruschetta from Marriland's Omega Ruby Wedlocke all over again.

Shiftry is interesting with its Grass/Dark type combination, which sadly doesn't benefit well given all the weaknesses that come with it (7 of them, ouch) but it does have some strong offensive power on both ends, plus it does learn some really strong moves like Leaf Blade, which is often a great physical move of choice for Grass-types. Being the first evolution line to learn Extrasensory as well is another standout for it, and I do love how it's based on a tengu. It makes for such a cool design.

Wicked3DS July 11th, 2015 7:39 PM

I've never used Shiftry, it just never totally appealed to me. It's not a bad Pokémon by any means and its design is alright, but I just never really cared for it much.

Have you ever used it competitively or in game?

Nope, I just never really had the desire to.

Whats your overall opinion of Shiftry?

Not amazing, but not bad either, it's above average for me.

Whats your opinion of the design and appearance of Greninja?

It's very unique I must say, it's just not totally my thing.

If you were to give it a mega, what would you change?

Not really sure, I never thought about it before.

Do you think its movepool is large enough? Is there any moves that you think Shiftry should be able to use?

It has a pretty good movepool, so I don't think it really needs a whole lot more.

Lycanthropy July 13th, 2015 9:48 AM

Do you think we should have another dark type legendary? If so what typing would it have? And what purpose or special powers would be fitting for it to have in game?
A dark type legendary would always be nice, but as we had Yveltal in the previous generation already, I don't feel we need one as box legendary. Side legendaries rarely have a real story focused around them sadly.

VillageofDragons July 13th, 2015 1:33 PM

Have you ever used it competitively or in game? No, I haven't. I just never had the wanting to use this Pokemon. It never appealed to me.
(If you havent why seriously why haha)

Whats your overall opinion of Shiftry? It's a nice Pokemon with a good movepool and unique typing, but because of its typing it is also really easy to beat in battle.

Whats your opinion of the design and appearance of Shiftry? I think its design looks cool, especially because it is based on a Tengu. I like how its hands are grass fans and its hair is long and white.

If you were to give it a mega, what would you change? I would make its hair turn black, its eyes turn red, longer hair, its fan hands have several more, sharper leaves around it, and the skin tone of is body is a darker color.

Do you think its movepool is large enough? Is there any moves that you think Shiftry should be able to use? I think its movepool is quite good. I don't believe that it should get any more moves to use since it already has a wide assortment to choose from.

Inti July 14th, 2015 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Quajutsu (Post 8842255)
I've never used Shiftry, it just never totally appealed to me. It's not a bad Pokémon by any means and its design is alright, but I just never really cared for it much.

Have you ever used it competitively or in game?

Nope, I just never really had the desire to.

Whats your overall opinion of Shiftry?

Not amazing, but not bad either, it's above average for me.

Whats your opinion of the design and appearance of Greninja?

It's very unique I must say, it's just not totally my thing.

If you were to give it a mega, what would you change?

Not really sure, I never thought about it before.

Do you think its movepool is large enough? Is there any moves that you think Shiftry should be able to use?

It has a pretty good movepool, so I don't think it really needs a whole lot more.

I feel the the same way its cool looking and alright also could use a mega evo

Raiimeister July 15th, 2015 6:58 PM

Whats your opinion of the design and appearance of Shiftry?

It looks intimidating. but i don't see it being a part Dark type. it looks like Grass/Ice (or Grass/Ground?) for me x] but still, pretty cool and unique typing pokemon :) be careful on bug stuffs though lol about movepool, i think its fair enough and adding more is unnecesarry. but if GF wants more bright future for that, why not :D

I missed Last weeks POTW dang x[

VillageofDragons July 16th, 2015 3:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiimeister (Post 8848198)
Whats your opinion of the design and appearance of Shiftry?

It looks intimidating. but i don't see it being a part Dark type. it looks like Grass/Ice (or Grass/Ground?) for me x] but still, pretty cool and unique typing pokemon :) be careful on bug stuffs though lol about movepool, i think its fair enough and adding more is unnecesarry. but if GF wants more bright future for that, why not :D

I missed Last weeks POTW dang x[

You're not the only one who missed the POTW before Shiftry. I ididn't join till the day that one went inactive so I had to start with Shiftry. ;)

DarkSkys July 18th, 2015 10:03 AM

Username: DarkSkys
Reason you love dark types: I've always been a night person, one thing I like about Dark type is they use the power of Darkness.
3 partner pokemon: Umbreon, Darkrai, Absol
Answer any current topic:
"Do you think we should have another dark type legendary? If so what typing would it have? And what purpose or special powers would be fitting for it to have in game?"
Yes, as for purpose or special power I can't really say.

Lycanthropy July 22nd, 2015 3:44 AM

Welcome to Darkness Falls, DarkSkys!

POTW: Shiftry
I'm not a real fan of Shiftry to be honest, the Pokémon looks really weird to me, a pointed nose, long white hair, leaf fans as hands and feet I simply don't understand. I don't really see the darkness in this Pokémon and as it is said to be able to whip up strong whirlwinds flying seems logical, but as it can't fly either I think a plain grass type would've fit him best. Maybe it could become grass/flying upon Mega evolving. The fans could grow and be used as wings.
I have never used the Pokémon. To be honest I don't even think I've ever taken the effort to use a leaf stone on a Nuzleaf at all even for the dex entry (because I had given up on that in Emerald, because of Feebas). So yeah, I can't say much about how useful it is.

Dedenne1 August 2nd, 2015 6:21 PM

Dont think ive forgotten about our wonderful clubs <3
Im actually working with a friend to make the club look better and get some other things going so my absence is intentional and if anyone could post a topic while im busy itd be highly appreciated :D
Stay tuned for a big update!

LegendaryGaming August 3rd, 2015 7:43 AM

Username: LegendaryGaming
Reason you love dark types: They are just amazing. Too amazing......
3 partner pokemon: Zoroark, Mega Sharpedo, Greninja
Answer any current topic: POTW: Shiftry
Honestly shiftry is not one of my favorite dark pokemon since I find that Grass types are not my thing but I do like it's base 100 Attack stat. That makes it a strong physical attacker but the majority of the moves it learns after evolving are special moves, making it pointless to learn new moves.

Google2.0 August 6th, 2015 3:08 AM

That sounds interesting Dedenne ^^

Dedenne1 August 9th, 2015 3:03 PM

Sorry its been so long! The coding took a little while but thanks to TwilightBlade for all her help!
Check out the OP to see the changes new members will be added soon! And ill post the new POTW but in the meantime give your thoughts on the OP and also anyone with a name thats been changed in the last couple months but hasnt been changed on the memberlist feel free to tell me and ill correct it!

Updates!
With the submission form you can include a nickname as well so that we can refer to people with challenging usernames with something more casual so current members feel free to use this to tell me to add a nickname!
Username:
Nickname you'd like to go by:


Looking for feedback!
As well as feedback on the OP id like to know what else i can do better to run the club. Also other changes that can be made as well as events youd like to see. Some questions to consider are; Would you like to see a posting challenge? An event involving the battle server? Other events? Shiny Giveaways for event prizes? and so on. I thank everyone for their feedback and as said will post the next POTW asap!

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Originally Posted by DarkSkys (Post 8851542)
Username: DarkSkys
Reason you love dark types: I've always been a night person, one thing I like about Dark type is they use the power of Darkness.
3 partner pokemon: Umbreon, Darkrai, Absol
Answer any current topic:
"Do you think we should have another dark type legendary? If so what typing would it have? And what purpose or special powers would be fitting for it to have in game?"
Yes, as for purpose or special power I can't really say.

Welcome to the Dark type club DarkSkys ill update the memberlist and add you asap!

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Originally Posted by LegendaryGaming (Post 8874821)
Username: LegendaryGaming
[SIZE=5]Reason you love dark types: They are just amazing. Too amazing......
3 partner pokemon: Zoroark, Mega Sharpedo, Greninja
Answer any current topic: POTW: Shiftry
Honestly shiftry is not one of my favorite dark pokemon since I find that Grass types are not my thing but I do like it's base 100 Attack stat. That makes it a strong physical attacker but the majority of the moves it learns after evolving are special moves, making it pointless to learn new moves.

Welcome to the club LegendaryGamin! As said above ill add you to the op asap!

Google2.0 August 10th, 2015 11:32 AM

Great job Dedenne. ^^



Almost forgot:
Username: Google2.0
Nickname you'd like to go by: Ico

VillageofDragons August 10th, 2015 7:43 PM

Username: VillageofDragons
Nickname I'd like to go by: Darth Sorcerer

ghostly August 10th, 2015 10:34 PM

So this is the CSS you were talking about! o:

Username:「sarcasm
Nickname: Rico
Reason you love dark types: Do I need a reason? I just do. Look at Darkrai, look at it. I have the same love for them as I have ghosts, half of them Dark type Pokemon is what I always love! I don't know how to explain this because I can't find the words to explain... HOW? I LOVE DARK TYPES PLS DONT MAKE ME SUFFER TRYING TO SPOUT WHY I LOVE THEM. /wilts.
3 partner Pokemon: Houndoom, Krookodile, Darkrai Yveltal Murkrow Pawniard Cacturne Zorua Deino Umbreon
Answer any current topic:
Do you think we should have another dark type legendary? If so what typing would it have? And what purpose or special powers would be fitting for it to have in game?

If it's as awesome and epic as Darkrai and Yveltal then I'm all for it! Hmm, Dark/Fairy if that's possible? I'd find that interesting. Purpose... I don't know, there's many possibilities most specially depending on the Legendary. Special Powers... HM. I am not creative enough to make one, lol.

Dedenne1 August 11th, 2015 11:20 AM


Dark Type Pokemon of The Week
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Mandibuzz
Mandibuzz, The Bone Vulture Pokémon. Watching from the sky, they swoop to strike weakened Pokémon on the ground. They decorate themselves with bones. It makes a nest out of bones it finds. It grabs weakened prey in its talons and hauls it to its nest of bones.

Possible Questions:
Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?
Do you think its worthy of a mega evolution? Why or why not?
Whats your overall thougthts on its design?
Would you rather use a Honchcrow or Mandibuzz on your in game team? And why?




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Originally Posted by Google2.0 (Post 8885147)
Great job Dedenne. ^^



Almost forgot:
Username: Google2.0
Nickname you'd like to go by: Ico

Hehe thanks credit goes to twilightblade for the css though couldnt have done anything without her! But im slowly getting the hang of it as well :D
Ill update the op soon!
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Originally Posted by VillageofDragons (Post 8885697)
Username: VillageofDragons
Nickname I'd like to go by: Darth Sorcerer

Thanks for the reply will update the OP soon!
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Originally Posted by 「sarcasm (Post 8885847)
So this is the CSS you were talking about! o:

Username:「sarcasm
Nickname: Rico
Reason you love dark types: Do I need a reason? I just do. Look at Darkrai, look at it. I have the same love for them as I have ghosts, half of them Dark type Pokemon is what I always love! I don't know how to explain this because I can't find the words to explain... HOW? I LOVE DARK TYPES PLS DONT MAKE ME SUFFER TRYING TO SPOUT WHY I LOVE THEM. /wilts.
3 partner Pokemon: Houndoom, Krookodile, Darkrai Yveltal Murkrow Pawniard Cacturne Zorua Deino Umbreon
Answer any current topic:
Do you think we should have another dark type legendary? If so what typing would it have? And what purpose or special powers would be fitting for it to have in game?

If it's as awesome and epic as Darkrai and Yveltal then I'm all for it! Hmm, Dark/Fairy if that's possible? I'd find that interesting. Purpose... I don't know, there's many possibilities most specially depending on the Legendary. Special Powers... HM. I am not creative enough to make one, lol.

Yep this was the css stuff :)
Welcome to the club ill add you asap and looking at a dark type poke is reason enough to love them haha and that remind me gotta update the op!

VillageofDragons August 11th, 2015 12:59 PM

Possible Questions:

Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?

No; just never had the wanting to use it in Pokemon

Do you think its worthy of a mega evolution? Why or why not?

I think it is. I'd be great to have a mega evolution where its wings get longer, its beak longer, and the bone on its head wider with the same typing with increased attack and speed stats

Whats your overall thougthts on its design?

It's nice. I like how it decorates its self with bones and it looks like one of the long necked vultures you see deep in canyons in real life.

Would you rather use a Honchcrow or Mandibuzz on your in game team? And why?

Probably a Honchkrow. Just because I like its stats more, what it can do, and how it looks. They're both great Dark types though.


EDIT: LOL I just noticed I copy and pasted it and you put possibly questions instead of possible questions, XD. I'm laughing so hard right now

Dedenne1 August 20th, 2015 2:32 PM


Dark Type Pokemon of The Week
http://i.imgur.com/TvIoKnx.jpg
Weavile
Weavile, The Sharp Claw Pokémon. Evolution made it even more devious. It communicates by clawing signs in boulders.They communicate by clawing signs into boulders and work together to surround enemies.It lives in snowy regions. It carves patterns in trees with its claws as a signal to others. They live in cold regions, forming groups of four or five that hunt prey with impressive coordination.

Possible Questions:
Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?
Do you think its worthy of a mega evolution? Why or why not?
Whats your overall thougthts on its design?
Overall do do you like the ice/dark combination?
Other thoughts?

Sorry for the lateness trying to get POTW back to Saturdays, and Mandibuzz didnt seem to hit it off that well but thanks Village of Dragons for not making me double post ^^


VillageofDragons August 20th, 2015 6:45 PM

Weavile

Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?

Yes, I think once a long time ago in-game, but only for a little bit, and not competitively.

Do you think its worthy of a mega evolution? Why or why not?

Definitely. I think a mega evolution would be the perfect thing to cap its speed and power off, as well as make it look cooler than it already is.

Whats your overall thougthts on its design?

It looks great. It's one of the better looking Pokemon I've come across, and I love how its both black and red, my two favorite colors.

Overall do do you like the ice/dark combination?

Yes, I think it's a great combination, even though it does make it frail type wise, it gives it a huge move-pool to toy around with.

Other thoughts?

I'm actually quite surprised it doesn't already have a mega evolution; it would be a perfect candidate for one. :)

Google2.0 August 21st, 2015 12:56 AM

I used Weavile in almost all of my diamond / pearl runs, the design is just awesome
and the combination of ice/ dark is very interesting although, like VillageofDragons said, it does make it frail type wise.
I'm not sure if it actually needs a mega evolution, i mean it's pretty good as it is, got a nice movepool and decent stats.

Lycanthropy August 21st, 2015 4:04 AM

Nickname you'd like to go by: either Lycan or Han, I don't have a strong preference between the two

Pokémon of last week: Mandibuzz
I like Mandibuzz (I don't think there's any bird Pokémon I don't like), but I have never used it. The bone on its head shows its hunger, which fits well to a vulture. Comparing it to the other dark/flying type, Honchkrow, my preference goes to the second, because of its mafia resemblance and the fact it proved to be a good use in Pokémon Diamond. I have always, that is since I found it out, wondered why all Mandibuzz are female though.

Pokémon of the week: Weavile
Weavile was certainly a welcome addition to Sneasel's evolution line, certainly when physical dark and ice type moves came to existence thanks to the physical/special split in the fourth generation. It's a clear robber, a perfect dark type. Where the ice type part comes from is still something I'm questioning, but it does give an unique type combination. The Pokémon has good speed and attack which can destroy other Pokémon with its decent movepool before they can do a thing, but their low defenses make them very vulnerable to being hit. A simple Mach Punch does the thing.

TwilightBlade August 23rd, 2015 9:53 AM

PotW: Mandibuzz
Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?
The only time I've used one is to RNG breed a shiny to give away. I evolved and EV trained her but didn't use her for any other battle. I quite like her design, but I'm not fond of her stat distribution and movepool. Flying is not a good defensive type; BoltBeam and Rock moves like Stone Edge and Stealth Rock are plentiful. I would have preferred this vulture going offensive.

Do you think its worthy of a mega evolution? Why or why not?
Dunno if I would said it is worthy, because also its opposite (Braviary) would necessitate getting a mega evolution. They're pretty cool standalone Pokemon. I just wish Mandibuzz had better options so that an interesting design wouldn't go to waste.

Whats your overall thoughts on its design?
I love the spikes and bone included in its design.

Would you rather use a Honchcrow or Mandibuzz on your in game team? And why?
Honchkrow because its offensive and looks like a boss. :P

PotW: Weavile
Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?
I don't believe that I've used it because I'm too lazy to obtain its evolution item.

Do you think its worthy of a mega evolution? Why or why not?
Sure! If it goes back to looking more like Sneasel, I'd approve it. I like Sneasel's side feather rather than Weavile's red crown. Anyway, I believed in the rumors that Weavile would get a mega evolution so I wouldn't mind seeing it.

Whats your overall thoughts on its design?
I agree in that it was a much needed addition to Sneasel when Ice/Dark moves had physical options. Weavile is probably one of the best added evolutions to the 4th gen. I'm not fond of the design of its crown and ears, but its existence put Sneasel back on the map. Sneasel was very obscure and easy to miss if you used repel in the ice cave, but I remember that Silver used one in some of his matches.

Overall do you like the ice/dark combination?
I like all dark types Ice/Dark is great because you have this ice cold Pokemon living in the harsh snow with a sinister, mischievous personality.

Dedenne1 August 26th, 2015 12:41 PM


Dark Type Pokemon of The Week
http://i.imgur.com/8CkQbKX.jpg
Umbreon
Umbreon, The Moonlight Pokémon. When exposed to the moon's aura, the rings on its body glow faintly and it gains a mysterious power. When agitated, this Pokémon protects itself by spraying poisonous sweat from its pores. When darkness falls, the rings on the body begin to glow, striking fear in the hearts of anyone nearby. It lurks in darkness and waits for its foes to move. The rings on its body glow when it leaps to attack.

Possible Questions:
Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?
Do you like it normal form or shiny form better?
Whats your overall thougthts on its design?
What could make umbreon a better pokemon? (Ex. what stats or abilities would be changed)
Other thoughts?

Great answers for the past Potws Guys! Hoping to get this club really busy soon i may even incorporate some new ideas, like what do you guys think of a point system that could earn you a colored username? Bolded username? New partner pokemon? And do you guys think a weekly pokemon matchup is a good idea? Thanks for the feedback!


VillageofDragons August 26th, 2015 9:36 PM

Umbreon

Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?

Nope, never used it before. Although it is a good Pokemon

Do you like it normal form or shiny form better?

I like its normal form better. Its shiny form doesn't seem fleshed out enough to me. :/

Whats your overall thougthts on its design?

Its design looks wonderful. I love how it's black, but has red eyes and also has yellow rings all over its body. :)

What could make umbreon a better pokemon? (Ex. what stats or abilities would be changed)

I feel like Umbreon should be able to use Crunch, especially since it's a cat-like Pokemon and has teeth, as well as being a dark type. :/

Other thoughts?

Nope, no other thoughts other than its moonlight move can become very annoying if not dealt with properly. :/


As for your other questions, I think a points system would be a great idea, and giving people different colored or bolded usernames as a reward is also a great idea. Also, I would love to see a weekly Pokemon matchup as well. :)

Lycanthropy August 27th, 2015 4:31 AM

POTW: Umbreon
Oh look, it's Umbreon! I love that Pokémon, tied with Espeon as my favorite Eeveelution. I haven't used it a lot in-game, because it's often impossible to obtain early game. I have trained one for a bit in FireRed post-game by the way, but it was annoying to get as Eevee are only available in FRLG and evolving into Umbreon is limited to RSE. In the Battle Factory it showed to be an awesome tank with Toxic, Double Team and Baton Pass. Competitively the Pokémon is less fun because of the evasion moves clause.
Umbreon has a very limited movepool though. For some reason it can learn moves as Psychic, but it learns only three dark type moves upon levelling, none of which have a higher base power than 60. As VillageofDragons pointed out, it can't even learn Crunch! That, while Eevee even learns Bite in level 17.
Synchronize is a decent ability to have, it shows how mystique the Pokémon is, as Synchronize normally is a psychic type ability and it can learn Psychic.

Aslan August 28th, 2015 9:40 PM

Love Umbreon and the rest of the eeveelutions! I think Umbreon was one of the first I used though - it's pretty cool. :]

Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?

Both competitively and in-game though I haven't used it more than once or twice! It was super adorable so I kept it on my HG/SS team despite not having much use for it.

Whats your overall thougthts on its design?

Cute but scary! I love Umbreon's design though I remember being scared to death of its red eyes as a kid. Other than that, I honestly think it has the coolest design out of all the eeveelutions next to Jolteon. The colour scheme, the look it gives off and a lot of other factors help it fit as a dark type perfectly too.

What could make umbreon a better pokemon? (Ex. what stats or abilities would be changed)

Looking at it from when I used it on my team in HG/SS, honestly I'd just say that it needs to be a bit more fun to use. It's adorable and has a cool type but for me, it's rather lacking. I guess it all comes down to what sort of pokemon people like using but I've never really liked using pokemon that don't pack as much damage. Personal preference though!

Other thoughts?

Don't know about you guys but half of the reason I love Umbreon is because it looks like a pet bunny rabbit. :D

Wicked3DS August 30th, 2015 5:16 PM

Umbreon

Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?

Never have, probably because it's not a great attacker honestly, but I would consider it nowadays.

Do you like it normal form or shiny form better?

I'm not a huge fan of it's shiny form, it just doesn't really do a whole lot for me.

Whats your overall thoughts on its design?

It's awesome, the color scheme is perfect and the red eyes fit very well for it being a creature of the night.

What could make Umbreon a better pokemon? (Ex. what stats or abilities would be changed)

It could use a bit of an Attack or Special Attack boost. Yeah, it's supposed to be a wall, but I don't think it would hurt too much to bump it up to 80 base Attack/Sp. Attack.

Google2.0 August 31st, 2015 5:51 AM

Yes, Umbreon, finally. ^^
My all time favorite pokemon. My Nyx has always been with me since the second gen, of course.

I love it's design and especially the shiny form which looks really beautiful, when it comes to in-game it's also just amazing, simply one of the best physical and special walls in the game.
Not only that but with such moves as toxic, moonlight, protect and more it can be really annoying to deal with.
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Dedenne1 September 2nd, 2015 8:23 AM


Dark Type Pokemon of The Week

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Sandile
Sandile, The Desert Croc Pokémon, They live buried in the sands of the desert. The sun-warmed sands prevent their body temperature from dropping.

Possible Questions:
Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?
Do you like it normal form or shiny form better?
Whats your overall thougthts on its design?
Isnt it the cutest dark type?
Other thoughts?

Glad everyone liked Umbreon! Its quite an amazing pokemon and my third favorite Eevelution. I personally think its shiny form is better its definately more scary. If you haven't noticed we are switching to all evolutions thanks to several suggestions. So lets try it out, shall we?


VillageofDragons September 2nd, 2015 12:01 PM

Sandile

Have you ever used it competitively or in-game?

Yes, I've used like several of them throughout runs of Pokemon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, evolving them all to Krookodile each time and getting their levels in the 70's and 80's

Do you like it normal form or shiny form better?

Definitely its shiny form. :)

Whats your overall thougthts on its design?

It's nice. I like how it's based on a lizard evolution line, but it also has black and brown stripes and its color gets darker as it evolves until it's completely red and black as a Krookodile.

Isnt it the cutest dark type?

OH YES IT IS, JUST LOOK AT DAT CUTE WITTLE SANDILE, LOOK AT YOU, LOOK AT-- OW, IT BIT ME!

Other thoughts?

Nope other than its abilities intimidate and moxie are both awesome. :)

Google2.0 September 5th, 2015 11:05 AM

I used Sandile only once in my white run, i believe... it did pretty well in my team, also had the moxie ability, so that was pretty awesome. ;)

Isnt it the cutest dark type?

Nonsense, Umbreon is the cutest dark type.

VillageofDragons September 5th, 2015 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Google2.0 (Post 8917272)
I used Sandile only once in my white run, i believe... it did pretty well in my team, also had the moxie ability, so that was pretty awesome. ;)

Isnt it the cutest dark type?

Nonsense, Umbreon is the cutest dark type.

I don't know about that.... Umbreon versus Sandile as the cutest dark type is debatable, lol ;)....


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