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Featured Dark Type Of the Week! http://i57.*.com/24vru4k.png Tyranitar, The Armor Pokémon. If it rampages, it knocks down mountains and buries rivers. Maps must be redrawn afterward. Its body can't be harmed by any sort of attack, so it is very eager to make challenges against enemies. Extremely strong, it can change the landscape. It has an insolent nature that makes it not care about others. Possible Questions: Have you ever used Tyranitar Competitively or in Game? What do you think of his mega? Did you think he deserved/needed a mega? What are your thoughts on him being a dark type? Did you ever see Tyranitar as a Ground and Dark type more than a Rock and Dark type? Whats your overall opinion on his overall look and pokedex entry? Other thoughts? I thought id start up POTW again and shorten it up alittle its also returning Bi-monthly! And we will also keep the current topic running for any of you that may have missed a chance to answer it! |
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I think one option is to pull off another Giovanni though I'm not sure how many people want a repeat of the events of R/B/Y. However dark types are used by the more 'evil' trainer classes with them being heavily favoured by the grunts, admins and thieves of the pokemon world, making the dark type leader the perfect choice for a villain. Throw in a shady outfit, a twisted personality and a team full of dark types and hey presto, you're ready to go! One double agent ready to bend the storyline. Quote:
I'd be up for a dark type biker though! Maybe we could sort of create a small storyline for it similar to the Delta episode of ORAS? It probably wouldn't be as extensive but could involve the character helping local police forces deal with various rogues and thugs, all of whom use dark and poison types. And I guess it could end with a final battle between the trainer and the head of the biker gang or something. And now onto the POTW! Have you ever used Tyranitar competitively or in-game? No but I'd like to. I think the idea of having to wait till Mt. Silver made it seem not worth training though. But if there's ever a game where I don't have to wait till post game then give me a shout! What do you think of his mega? Did you think he deserved/needed a mega? Ayy, they made his mega look pretty cool. Did he deserve one? Definitely. As a pseudo-legendary it'd be hard to imagine one of the strongest pokemon in the game not being able to mega evolve. What are your thoughts on him being a dark type? Honestly? I don't think they've really ever emphasised Tyranitar's dark typing unless you count some of the dark type STAB he was given in the form of Crunch and Dark Pulse. He does look evil though so I suppose it suits him! It's just that there focus was on his primary typing of rock and not much else contributes to him being dark other than his design. Did you ever see Tyranitar as a Ground and Dark type more than a Rock and Dark type? To this day, I'm still not really sure between what differentiates a rock and a ground pokemon. I've noticed that rock pokemon seem to be well... literally made of rock. Its dex entry does mention that it causes catastrophic earthquakes though so I guess I've always seen it as more of a ground/dark type pokemon! Whats your opinion on his overall look and pokedex entry? If Mecha Tyranitar vs Golurk didn't remind you of Godzilla then I don't know what would! That being said, I love its design. Huge creature that could probably terrorise people and pokemon alike? Heck yeah. To make it even more terrifying, we've also got a few dex entries from each game showing that its design matches its actual power: R/S: Tyranitar is so overwhelmingly powerful, it can bring down a whole mountain to make its nest. This Pokémon wanders about in mountains seeking new opponents to fight. So basically, don't mess with Tyranitar folks! It'll bring Mount Everest and the rest of the Himalayas upon you. BW2: The quakes caused when it walks make even great mountains crumble and change the surrounding terrain. I think this is where I got the idea that Tyranitar was more of a ground type than rock. I guess I just associate earthquake with ground types more? Either way I think this dex entry could be compared to that of Groudon or Godzilla if it was an actual pokemon. |
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Have you ever used Tyranitar Competitively or in Game? No, not yet. But it is the first Pokémon I'm planning to breed in Emerald. What do you think of his mega? Did you think he deserved/needed a mega? Well, it's a pseudolegendary Pokémon, making it hard to say it doesn't deserve one. I think the Mega is okay, but it could been better. It feels like only the spikes got a little extended and regained Larvitar's horn and that's it. What are your thoughts on him being a dark type? I have to admit it took me a while to find out Tyranitar was in fact a dark type. At first I thought it was rock/ground just like its two prevolutions. I don't know why it is made a dark type. I know, it looks like a monstrous, evil dinosaur, but not everything that looks monstrous and evil is a dark type. Gyarados, Salamence, Aerodactyl, Nidoking, Gliscor, Eelektross and probably more could all have easily been dark types to me according to that definition. Just because it can learn Crunch doesn't seem to fit as a logical explanation either. Take Luxray for example, the thing is even black, learns biting moves, but is no dark type. Did you ever see Tyranitar as a Ground and Dark type more than a Rock and Dark type? Ground and rock lie very close to each other, but I see it more as a mountain Pokémon, so a rock type. Whats your overall opinion on his overall look and pokedex entry? It looks awesome, an evil dinosaur. I can't really say more about his looks. Its PokéDex entries look a little exaggerated to me, it's not a legendary Pokémon. But if it's true, people can bu lucky there live no Tyranitar in the wild. Other thoughts? It's sad he loses his STAB on Earthquake through evolution. Quote:
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Username: TwilightBlade
Reason you love dark types: They are strong, punishing, and elegant Pokemon overall. Some of my favorites are Absol, Houndoom, Hydreigon, Mightyena, Scrafty, Bisharp, and Sharpedo. Those are just some that I've used on in-game teams because they appealed to me. Darkrai and Yveltal are some of my favorite legendaries for looking wickedly powerful. I wear the color black like 80% of the time 3 partner pokemon: http://media.pldh.net/pokexycons/359-mega.png http://media.pldh.net/pokexycons/625.png http://media.pldh.net/pokexycons/635.png Answer any current topic: If you could have any Dark-type in real life which one would you have and why? Houndour because it's so cute and it can fit on my lap. :D |
Have you ever used Tyranitar Competitively or in Game?
Not yet, though I plan on checking him out. He would definitely be a tank that I wouldn't wanna fight even with a 10 foot pole. What do you think of his mega? Did you think he deserved/needed a mega? Evidently, being the guy who only played to Gen 4, I don't know how I feel about the megas. I've never used them and I find that the normals are just as reliable (also it opens up a item slot. Leftovers for the win everyone.). However, the megas do look awesome and that is the case here with Tyranitar (I also adore Lucario's mega just to throw it out there...). What are your thoughts on him being a dark type? I've seen most action of him from Pokemon Red Mystery Dungeon when he was one of the bad-arse-adores of the game. He didn't strike me as dark type but if Nintendo calls it Dark, then I'm inclined to take it as fact and move on. Did you ever see Tyranitar as a Ground and Dark type more than a Rock and Dark type? I saw him as Ground/Rock like the rest of his evolutionist actually. To this day, Rock and Ground will always seem the same to me except that rock is weak to fighting. Whats your overall opinion on his overall look and pokedex entry? I feel as though it is overstated. He seems to have little attention in the show or game for being just shy of a legendary Pokemon. Sure he is as good as a Dragon type, but that doesn't mean that he has moved any mountains in the show/game so their meddling on the landscape seems negligible. Other thoughts? Overall, I like Tyranitar but he wouldn't be the first Pokemon I would go to to use as one-man-army the Elite Four. That might be my ignorance speaking for itself, but I find faster Pokemon (like Umbreon or Greninja for Dark types) to be more reliable in more instances. |
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Tyranitar was one of my favorites in the old days; Tyranitar is one of my favorites now. Have you ever used Tyranitar Competitively or in Game? I trained one up during postgame but I never did beat Red with it. They should've made it available What do you think of his mega? Did you think he deserved/needed a mega? I think he deserved one, but not necessarily needed it. I think something different should've been done, but eh, it's okay I guess. I still prefer the original. What are your thoughts on him being a dark type? It definitely fits the bill. Did you ever see Tyranitar as a Ground and Dark type more than a Rock and Dark type? Rock/Ground > Ground/Dark, but Rock/Dark > Rock/Ground What's your overall opinion on his overall look and pokedex entry? Pretty awesome looking and it's made out to be an absolute monster. |
If you could make any (existing/current) Pokemon part Dark what would it be and why?
Echoing others, Luxray. It looks really fierce and the colour scheme doesn't seem fitting for a pure Electric type. If there would ever be a Dark-Type gym and gym leader, what theme do you think would fit it? I was thinking more of a coliseum type of thing and similar to what has been said add a maze in mist or something to impair vision. T-Tar! I have used it both in-game and competitive, really nice Poke to use but yeah, its Mega is only useful in Monotypes. But then again, M-T-tar can be handy if you don't have a mega yet. I love its design and losing STAB Earthquake in favor of STAB Pursuit and Crunch seem worth it imo. I do think T-Tar is more suiting as a Rock type anyways and Dark suits its fierceness. |
Alright nice to see all the answers and opinions on " T-Tar" as i already said i always pictured it as ground/rock at times due to his lack of inner "darkness" but anyways since its been roughly a week how about a new topic?
Since there was a remake of the Hoenn games there has been speculation that the next games will be a new generation with new pokemon. Do you think there's gonna be a Dark/Fairy or Fairy/Dark type? What other types that have not been paired with dark types do you hope to see or expect to see? Do you think any current dark types may get a further evolution or devolution? Obviously im kinda running out of ideas for topics :P But after the next POTW anyone who has an idea for a topic please feel free to post one :D |
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Tried something, hope you like it. Since there was a remake of the Hoenn games there has been speculation that the next games will be a new generation with new pokemon. Do you think there's gonna be a Dark/Fairy or Fairy/Dark type? What other types that have not been paired with dark types do you hope to see or expect to see? Do you think any current dark types may get a further evolution or devolution? Fairy / dark sure sounds interesting as a combination but i doubt we'll get one. Then again they might introduce one, maybe even a legendary, who knows. Not sure if any current dark type will get an evolution, but i would love to see them get one, especially Honchkrow and Liepard. I think they really need and deserve one. |
Since there was a remake of the Hoenn games there has been speculation that the next games will be a new generation with new pokemon. Do you think there's gonna be a Dark/Fairy or Fairy/Dark type? What other types that have not been paired with dark types do you hope to see or expect to see? Do you think any current dark types may get a further evolution or devolution?
It's not a logical combination, which won't say there will never appear a Pokémon of such type combination, but I don't expect it in the next generation, because the fairy type is still young. A water/fire Pokémon appeared just recently and we still haven't seen any ghost/normal Pokémon for example. |
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Also it is interesting and i doubt any one pokemon will get the combo but i think a legendary may! |
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I think a Dark/Fairy-type wouldn't make much sense fundamentally, haha. There would be very little that would resist both its STABs (I think the Steel/Fairy-types are the only ones). But there aren't many Dark-types we already have that I could see gaining new evolutions in future generations.
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Since there was a remake of the Hoenn games there has been speculation that the next games will be a new generation with new pokemon. Do you think there's gonna be a Dark/Fairy or Fairy/Dark type? What other types that have not been paired with dark types do you hope to see or expect to see? Do you think any current dark types may get a further evolution or devolution?
Y'know, I'd love to see some sort of mischievous elf-like Pokemon. That should suit the Dark/Fairy type since fairies tend to be Pranksters. A Dark/Normal-type would be nice too. |
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Can't help but agree with you there as well. I think most dark types have already reached their max point of evolution and you can't do much their design unless you increase their size/scariness. There aren't many standalone pokemon either so there's not much option for expansion of current dark types. Quote:
What other types that have not been paired with dark types do you hope to see or expect to see? Dark/electric anybody? I feel like they missed a chance at this with Luxray but I'm imagining it in my head and it just sounds really cool haha. Either they change Luxray's typing or create something completely new, either's awesome. :] |
Fairy/Dark would be very welcomed by me since I think we need more cool Fairy-types than just Gardevoir. I would also like to see a Bug/Dark-type since we've never had one before.
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Username: NinjaAiden
Reason you love dark types: They have some of the coolest designs, and some of the best stories too. Plus, since I found Absol on Sapphire, I've loved Dark types. 3 partner pokemon: Absol, Tyranitar and Umbreon Answer any current topic: What other types that have not been paired with dark types do you hope to see or expect to see? Dark/Electric would be cool, but I'm surprised there hasn't been a Dark/Bug combo yet. I thought for sure Game Freak would have made that a thing. |
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X: Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper. Y: The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever. It's pretty spooky thinking that a pokemon can cause neverending pain, let alone be mistaken for the Grim Reaper. But it makes Houndoom seem like a really scary predator even in comparison to the power of some dragon types. Also great choices for partners! I've always loved Absol's title as a bringer of catastrophe whilst Tyranitar's resemblance to Godzilla has always made it seem like a cool pokemon to own. As for Umbreon I've used one myself and really liked its design. How do you feel about Absol's and Tyranitar's mega forms though? Quote:
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It chases people and Pokémon from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers. A Pokémon that was formed by 108 spirits. It is bound to a fissure in an Odd Keystone. Try and guess which is which haha. The first one is obvious, but the others? These are some cool entries, but I'd have to go through them all to find my favourite. Quote:
Mega Tyranitar is cool, but I prefer regular Tyranitar's design. There's something about Mega Tyranitar that doesn't sit right. I think some of the Mega Evolutions could have been a bit more inspired. They seem like the developers sat down and said "Right, let's add little squiggly bits and change a couple of colours and call it a day". Quote:
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Featured Dark Type Of the Week! http://i60.*.com/34fidtl.png Krookodile, The Intimidation pokemon! They never allow prey to escape. Their jaws are so powerful, they can crush the body of an automobile. They're a very violent Pokémon, they try to clamp down on anything that moves in front of their eyes. Possible Questions: Have you ever used Krookodile Competitively or in game? If not why/will you? When he was released for BW what did you think of him? Does his typing suit him? Im not gonna ask the mega question.....but its free to answer! Other thoughts? I know this is a bit overdo it was meant to be on saturday or friday as it usually is but i got sick and couldn't find the time to get on long enough but it did give me some time to think of the pokemon id choose! And welcome Ninja Aiden to the Club glad to have you! Also since i didnt do this before what dark type would you guys like to see as the next POTW? (Dont say sableye) |
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Absol would be my nomination, because of how awesome it really is. A protector of people's lives, and homes. Yet it is always feared and it's appearance is ominous to most. Absol is a hero to everyone it appears before, but it is seen as a harbinger of doom. Absol needs a little recognition in life! EDIT: As for Krookodile, I've never really used one, or got to know one enough. I never got into Gen V, so my experience and opinion on it and the Pokémon is very low. I would say that it does look the part for a Dark/Ground type. I think all Pokémon will at some point get a Mega evolution. I don't think Krookodile will get a Mega soon. I hope it doesn't. I feel Pokémon should prioritise Gen IV a little more. I feel like it has been very neglected since Gen V. |
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