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Sun and Lycanthropy July 10th, 2015 8:38 PM

☁ Sky High ☁ Flying-type Club
 


Rules

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Global PokéCommunity Rules and Pokémon Clubs Rules apply, your aircrew license can be withdrawn if you don't follow the rules and guidelines;

Be Respectful.

Talk about Flying-type related topics only; Pokémon species, moves, Abilities, anime, manga, TCG and so on.

Have fun and fly around!

Members are only allowed to be partnered with basic or baby forms of Flying-type Pokémon at the beginning. However, this does not include Shiny Pokémon, Legendaries or basic Pokémon with a Mega Evolution.



Join us!

Simply make an introduction, you can make it formal or casual; try to be creative!


Trophy Hall

Welcome to the Trophy Hall! Take a look around, there are lots of shiny trophies, medals and jewelry showcased here. Every single of them can become yours! Gotta collect 'em all, right?
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http://i.imgur.com/JNq57Qx.png Posting Pilot - Bronze Medal (Awarded for making 10 posts.)
http://i.imgur.com/XHr5zoJ.png Posting Pilot - Silver Medal (Awarded for making 25 posts.)
http://i.imgur.com/oPjn6Rg.png Posting Pilot - Gold Medal (Awarded for making 50 posts.)
http://i.imgur.com/XX562tj.png Clash Conqueror (Awarded for winning a CLASH.)
http://i.imgur.com/wKLLM6u.png Navigator (Awarded for organizing a club event.)
http://i.imgur.com/efAsSTG.png Flight Attendant (Awarded for organizing a club activity.¹)
http://i.imgur.com/irGJbtt.png Recruiter (Awarded for introducing the club to a fellow PC user.)
http://i.imgur.com/DnLSrvb.png Master Medal - Bronze (Awarded for obtaining 5 trophies.)
http://i.imgur.com/1DnCbWw.png Master Medal - Silver (Awarded for obtaining 15 trophies.)
http://i.imgur.com/0ofOBvh.png Master Medal - Gold (Awarded for obtaining 25 trophies.)
http://i.imgur.com/ECihA0j.png Randomness Ruby - (Won in the monthly raffle.²)


1: "The difference between club event and club activity are the length; Club event is usually one off but important, while club activity is a consistent one yet nothing too big like the Clash." - Sun
2: From now one each month a raffle will be held in which Ruby is given to one of the active members at random.


Additionally, more trophies will be available during special events, so make sure to keep an eye on those! And that's not all! As a bonus, everyone who manages to unlock at least five trophies will be rewarded this exclusive emblem, the Sky Relic:
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http://i.imgur.com/JNq57Qx.png Kaneki!!! has been awarded the Posting Pilot - Bronze Medal trophy!
http://i.imgur.com/JNq57Qx.png DarkSkys has been awarded the Posting Pilot - Bronze Medal trophy!
http://i.imgur.com/JNq57Qx.png Hikamaru has been awarded the Posting Pilot - Bronze Medal trophy!
http://i.imgur.com/JNq57Qx.png Lycanthropy has been awarded the Posting Pilot - Bronze Medal trophy!
http://i.imgur.com/XHr5zoJ.png Lycanthropy has been awarded the Posting Pilot - Silver Medal trophy!
http://i.imgur.com/JNq57Qx.png Sun has been awarded the Posting Pilot - Bronze Medal trophy!
http://i.imgur.com/XHr5zoJ.png Sun has been awarded the Posting Pilot - Silver Medal trophy!
http://i.imgur.com/oPjn6Rg.png Sun has been awarded the Posting Pilot - Gold Medal trophy!



Marketplace

Currency
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This is where we keep tracks of our valuable club members' precious Chips.
https://goo.gl/cH8uqo
Please keep track of your own Chips, so that if we forget to amend your Chips or we accidentally make mistakes, we can fix it asap.

Spoiler:
Club Chips are club currency, they can only be spent in our club.

If you were a member of @Brain Over [email protected] Psychic-type Club, your progress will be retained and transferred to this club.

Club Chips cannot be converted in any real life goods, money.

Members are allowed to share Chips to fellow club members of this club.

All Chip transactions are strictly limited to the club thread and must be done under the supervision of Lycanthropy or Sun.

Spoiler: How to transfer Chips?
Send Sun or Lycanthropy a Private Message first.
After receiving an approval, carry the transaction over this thread asap!
Once Chips are transferred they cannot be redeemed.


If you are authorized to distribute Chips, you won't lose your Chips.

How to earn Chips?


Every month an active regular member receives 100 Chips, VIP Members gets 200 Chips and 400 Chips for the staff of the clubs. (Please do note that they do not stack up in any ways.)
Helpful member/Contributing member for PGen: 50 Chips/help
Joining activities (Hunt, CLASH and so on): starting with 100 Chips/win
Winning an Event (GT/PGen/in-club): starting with 500 Chips and more/win
Taking part in PGen Events gives (without winning): 250 Chips/participation
Taking part in-club Events gives (without winning): 200 Chips/participation
Signing up (can stack up with all participating clubs): 1000 Chips
Referring a friend to join (for referrer): 500 Chips/each
For every members who signed up before the thread renewal: 5000 Chips
Joining other Clubs (PGen only): 100 Chips/per sign up
Violating a rule: starting with -100 points



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Sun
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Lycanthropy (Lycan, Han)
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Wicked3DS
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Hikamaru (Hika, Nichole)
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Dedenne1 (Dedenne)
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DarkSkys
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Venitardus (Joey)
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TwilightBlade (Blade)
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DraconianWing (Draco, Seth)
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Flying-type Puzzle Panel

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Pokémon Clash

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Two Pokémon are pitted against each other, members must answer at least five fun, weird or cute trivial questions.

Finally the members must vote for a Pokémon that should win the CLASH, by their own set of definitions.

There are 2 modes
Majority rules: The members who picked the Pokémon with the most votes are rewarded with 150 Chips. (Only 3 members will be rewarded with chips.)

Guess mode: The members who guessed the correct Pokémon are rewarded with 150 Chips.

Cross Clash refers to 2 or more clubs getting involved in a crossover CLASH, hence the name.

Keep in mind, no need to be serious over CLASH, it's meant for pure fun.



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Wicked3DS July 10th, 2015 10:14 PM

- Your nickname: Quajutsu
- Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Zubat
- Reason for joining the club: I've always been a fan of Flying-types, they're typically fast and pretty good attackers.

Who's your favorite Flying-type Gym Leader? Why?

I like Winona, she's got a good lineup of Pokémon and she's very unique,

Hikamaru July 11th, 2015 12:34 AM

Your nickname: Hikamaru (Nichole, Hika)
Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Swablu
Reason for joining the club: Pretty much the same reasons as Wicked, the Flying-type is fast, powerful and versatile, and with tons of diverse looks as well.

Who's your favourite Flying-type Gym Leader? Why?

A tie between Winona and Skyla, I love the fact both of them use some pretty strong Pokemon, such as Altaria, Swanna, or even Skarmory in case of both.

Sun July 13th, 2015 2:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quajutsu (Post 8840758)
- Your nickname: Quajutsu
- Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Zubat
- Reason for joining the club: I've always been a fan of Flying-types, they're typically fast and pretty good attackers.

Who's your favorite Flying-type Gym Leader? Why?

I like Winona, she's got a good lineup of Pokémon and she's very unique,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 8840846)
Your nickname: Hikamaru (Nichole, Hika)
Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Swablu
Reason for joining the club: Pretty much the same reasons as Wicked, the Flying-type is fast, powerful and versatile, and with tons of diverse looks as well.

Who's your favourite Flying-type Gym Leader? Why?

A tie between Winona and Skyla, I love the fact both of them use some pretty strong Pokemon, such as Altaria, Swanna, or even Skarmory in case of both.

I agree! Both Winona and Skyla are love! Winona's made me love the Flying-type even more! Welcome to the Flying-type Club! I'll be updating our member list soon and as well as a few details on the FLying-type Campaign Pokémon!

Return July 13th, 2015 3:38 AM

Nickname: JatinGupta
Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Starly
Reason for joining the club: They are cute, strong and most importantly Fast with good attacks not to mention that they can learn very powerful moves like hurricane and Sky drop
Who's your favourite Flying-type Gym Leader? Why?

My favorite Gym Leader would be Winona because She has very strong Pokemons in hand and her battling Style is awesome too.

Sun July 14th, 2015 2:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JatinGupta (Post 8844236)
Nickname: JatinGupta
Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Starly
Reason for joining the club: They are cute, strong and most importantly Fast with good attacks not to mention that they can learn very powerful moves like hurricane and Sky drop
Who's your favourite Flying-type Gym Leader? Why?

My favorite Gym Leader would be Winona because She has very strong Pokemons in hand and her battling Style is awesome too.

Nice choice with the Starly! ;) Its final evolution form, Staraptor is a tough costumer in battles! Starly on the other hand is easy to raise, it has early access to moves like Quick Attack and Wing Attack, which can turn out handy. :)

Wow, another vote for Winona! While Winona's a personal favorite, I'm expecting Falkner to lead the 'favorite Flying-type Gym Leader'. :) Welcome to the newly established Flying-type Club! I hope you'll enjoy your time here.

Dedenne1 July 16th, 2015 4:30 PM

Your nickname: Dedenne
Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Emolga
Reason for joining the club: Flying types are just great theyre basically needed and are a pretty powerful addition to any team plus alot of them are cute <3
Answer to the current topic

Who's your favourite Flying-type Gym Leader? Why?
I wanna say Winona cause she was a great gym leader buttttttt Skyla will always be my fav now shes cute happy funny and pretty powerful! She definately brings alot of style to flying types and i love how shes a pilot herself to :D

Raiimeister July 17th, 2015 5:08 PM

Nickname: Raii
Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Pidgey
Reason for joining the club: I love flyings specially the cool lookings like Skarmory,Pidgeot etc. not to mention that its one of my top favourite types x]

Favourite Flying-type Gym Leader and Why? Falkner. awesome Leader having a Level 9 pidgeotto in G/S/C xD he has a good Background and cool appearance specially the hair ^_^ i wanna say Winona too but there's many rival on her lol

GiovanniViridian July 18th, 2015 9:47 AM

Glad to see a Flying-type Club here. After playing most of the Pokemon games, Flying types are my most favorite.

- Your nickname: GiovanniViridian
- Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Emolga
- Reason for joining the club: Flying types are my most favorite since they now reach a point where every other type has been paired up with the Flying-type at least once. Also most of my favorite Pokemon are flying types and I love most or even all of them.

Who's your favorite Flying-type Gym Leader? Why?
Eh, I like all of them.

Falkner: I enjoyed his character in HG/SS. I loved when he talked about his father especially when he talked about it with Janine.
Winona: Her attacking style and her Altaria.
Skyla: Her gyms in B/W and B2/W2 are crazy. Cannons and strong fans, what a madness.

DarkSkys July 18th, 2015 3:02 PM

Who's your favorite Flying-type Gym Leader? Why?

Skyla, as for why. She's a pilot so flying comes as a grace to her.

- Your nickname: DarkSkys
- Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Pidgey, though I'd take Rayquaza if I could :P
- Reason for joining the club: I love Flying types, always have one in any team I have.

Sun July 18th, 2015 11:25 PM

Hello new members of our Glorious Flying-type Club! Sincerest apology for late add as I was busy updating our club's Campaign Partner section!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dedenne1 (Post 8849334)
Your nickname: Dedenne
Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Emolga
Reason for joining the club: Flying types are just great theyre basically needed and are a pretty powerful addition to any team plus alot of them are cute <3
Answer to the current topic

Who's your favourite Flying-type Gym Leader? Why?
I wanna say Winona cause she was a great gym leader buttttttt Skyla will always be my fav now shes cute happy funny and pretty powerful! She definately brings alot of style to flying types and i love how shes a pilot herself to :D

Emolga's a wise choice, as there's no need to evolve it! :P

Skyla's definitely a babe. :P I love the different personality between Winona and her while they are female Flying-tamers which makes the whole thing interesting!

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Originally Posted by Raiimeister (Post 8850748)
Nickname: Raii
Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Pidgey
Reason for joining the club: I love flyings specially the cool lookings like Skarmory,Pidgeot etc. not to mention that its one of my top favourite types x]

Favourite Flying-type Gym Leader and Why? Falkner. awesome Leader having a Level 9 pidgeotto in G/S/C xD he has a good Background and cool appearance specially the hair ^_^ i wanna say Winona too but there's many rival on her lol

Yep, they all look cool! Braviary and Swellow are handsome specimens! ^^

Falkner's a hot guy ain't he? ;) Yep, I'm surprised with Winona's lead! I was expecting Skyla > Falkner > Winona, to be honest (Despite Winona being my top favorite).

Quote:

Originally Posted by GiovanniViridian (Post 8851527)
Glad to see a Flying-type Club here. After playing most of the Pokemon games, Flying types are my most favorite.

- Your nickname: GiovanniViridian
- Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Emolga
- Reason for joining the club: Flying types are my most favorite since they now reach a point where every other type has been paired up with the Flying-type at least once. Also most of my favorite Pokemon are flying types and I love most or even all of them.

Who's your favorite Flying-type Gym Leader? Why?
Eh, I like all of them.

Falkner: I enjoyed his character in HG/SS. I loved when he talked about his father especially when he talked about it with Janine.
Winona: Her attacking style and her Altaria.
Skyla: Her gyms in B/W and B2/W2 are crazy. Cannons and strong fans, what a madness.

Yeah, Flying is paired with every available type. Using them in a mono-type challenge can be very diverse and certainly fun! I love your answer you get a Shiny Emolga as your partner.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkSkys (Post 8851807)
Who's your favorite Flying-type Gym Leader? Why?

Skyla, as for why. She's a pilot so flying comes as a grace to her.

- Your nickname: DarkSkys
- Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Pidgey, though I'd take Rayquaza if I could :P
- Reason for joining the club: I love Flying types, always have one in any team I have.

Rayquaza's withdrawal was intended to encourage fans for making the Club active! Speaking of that, it's time for our first ever event for the Flying-type Club!

Current Topic: Flying-type has only 3 weaknesses, which however, are common type-moves particularly in the competitive field. How does your Flying-type Pokémon's team mate assist it?

The member with an answer that catches my eye receives a special shiny Pokémon in our Flying-type Campaign as a reward!



DarkSkys July 19th, 2015 2:34 PM

Flying-type has only 3 weaknesses, which however, are common type-moves particularly in the competitive field. How does your Flying-type Pokémon's team mate assist it?


Usually Rock Slide is the main one I see, which is where I use Air Slash a lot, hopes to make them flinch. Though I do mostly Double Battles, I have a Jolteon with high SP Def & Def from ST. Ability is Lighting Rod, Moves is Thunder, Earthquake etc/ So I use it to take out the Rock Slide/Thunder user. As for Ice Beam, I always have a Fire type, more then likely Charizard, though if its a water type such as Lapras. Jolteon & Thunder.

Hikamaru July 19th, 2015 6:38 PM

Flying-type has only 3 weaknesses, which however, are common type-moves particularly in the competitive field. How does your Flying-type Pokémon's team mate assist it?

I feel like a Flying-type and Ground-type synergize really well, since they can cover nearly each other's weaknesses, and most Ground Pokemon can learn Rock moves which can handle the Ice weakness that would usually trouble them (and Flying-types).

GiovanniViridian July 19th, 2015 8:46 PM

Current Topic: Flying-type has only 3 weaknesses, which however, are common type-moves particularly in the competitive field. How does your Flying-type Pokémon's team mate assist it?


My team mate will be a fighting type, since it's super-effective against rock types and ice types which are strong against flying types. The other weakness for flying-type will be the electric type, but since my Emolga is also an Electric type as well it pretty much does x1 damage.

Sun July 20th, 2015 9:39 PM

Current Topic: Flying-type has only 3 weaknesses, which however, are common type-moves particularly in the competitive field. How does your Flying-type Pokémon's team mate assist it?

Those weakness are namely Electric, Ice and Rock type moves. Swinub and its evolutionary forms are the perfect team mate for Flying-types. Or a sturdy Fighting Pokémon like Conkeldurr and Machamp make good partners as well.

Sun July 26th, 2015 7:00 PM

The answer that catches my eye is from...

Hikamaru

Congratulations! Here's your promised special Shiny Pokémon!

On to our current topic for this week:
Create a team for your favorite Gym Leader, with at least 2 Pokémon and 5 as maximum. Remember to Highlight this Gym Leader's ace and please explain why have you chosen these Flying-type Pokémon in particular.

The member with an answer that catches my eye receives a Black Rayquaza* and a Salamencite*.
**Campaign only.

Sun August 2nd, 2015 10:08 PM

Bump.

Sun August 8th, 2015 8:14 PM

The last topic proved to be a failure, so everything about it including the prizes are scrapped. xD

Main topic:
Your favorite Flying-type offensive move? Why?
Sub-topics: (Optional)
Sub-topic 1: Which Flying-type status move are you fond of?
Sub-topic 2:If there is something you can change from your favorite Flying-type offensive move and/or status move, what changes are they? (It doesn't matter if you're going to make it overpower, they just need to make sense.)
Sub-topic 3: Your least favorite Flying-type move? Why?

Hikamaru August 9th, 2015 11:55 PM

Oh hey, thanks for the shiny Articuno :3

Your favorite Flying-type offensive move? Why?
I always love Air Slash as far as the special department goes, with its flinch chance and decently good base power, often becoming a staple of special-based Flying-types. Fly and Aerial Ace are some of my faves from the physical department thanks to reliability and the latter's really wide distribution even among non Flying-types.

Which Flying-type status move are you fond of?
I always love Roost for its self-healing, and Feather Dance I have also seen been lifesavers at times (thinks of Grus the Unfezant from my bud Pendraflare's White 2 Wedlocke) but other than that, not else I can think of right now.

Your least favorite Flying-type move?
Gust I think, which is fairly weak and seems to be learned by a lot more physical-oriented Flying-types for some reason. I also find the move's animation pretty boring.

Sun August 10th, 2015 2:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 8884398)
Oh hey, thanks for the shiny Articuno :3

Your favorite Flying-type offensive move? Why?
I always love Air Slash as far as the special department goes, with its flinch chance and decently good base power, often becoming a staple of special-based Flying-types. Fly and Aerial Ace are some of my faves from the physical department thanks to reliability and the latter's really wide distribution even among non Flying-types.

Which Flying-type status move are you fond of?
I always love Roost for its self-healing, and Feather Dance I have also seen been lifesavers at times (thinks of Grus the Unfezant from my bud Pendraflare's White 2 Wedlocke) but other than that, not else I can think of right now.

Your least favorite Flying-type move?
Gust I think, which is fairly weak and seems to be learned by a lot more physical-oriented Flying-types for some reason. I also find the move's animation pretty boring.

I might get around to the sub-topics later.

You deserve that for your the best answer. xD It was given fairly.~

Your favorite Flying-type offensive move? Why?
My favorite would be Brave Bird! Despite the recoil, I love how insanely strong that move is! ^^ My Staraptor and Talonflame spams this move a lot. It's most likely a OHKO (or two) after using this move.

Which Flying-type status move are you fond of?
Tail Wind, it's one of the best supportive moves out there!

Your least favorite Flying-type move?
Sky Drop, it's useless against Flying-types and then it doesn't have an impressive Base Power.

Hikamaru August 10th, 2015 2:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unapologetic Sunflower (Post 8884523)
You deserve that for your the best answer. xD It was given fairly.~

Your favorite Flying-type offensive move? Why?
My favorite would be Brave Bird! Despite the recoil, I love how insanely strong that move is! ^^ My Staraptor and Talonflame spams this move a lot. It's most likely a OHKO (or two) after using this move.

Which Flying-type status move are you fond of?
Tail Wind, it's one of the best supportive moves out there!

Your least favorite Flying-type move?
Sky Drop, it's useless against Flying-types and then it doesn't have an impressive Base Power.

I think the reason I likely never use Brave Bird much is the recoil. That always seems to turn me off for some reason, but at least Rock Head Aerodactyl can somehow make it work effectively.

Tailwind I remember screwing me up in quite a few battles, particularly those rental battles in the PWT where I would get wrecked solely because you have to kill everything as quickly as they can or they will kill you, but I can see why it's a very useful move.

And I do agree with you on Sky Drop. It has a very shallow roster and in 6th Gen they even made it unable to work on certain Pokemon because the new mechanics for the move now put the weight of the target into account and if it's a very heavy Pokemon you can't lift it up. It should have never even been a TM because it felt like a waste of a TM slot if you ask me.

Sun August 12th, 2015 10:23 PM

New topic:
Do you think 'Bird Pokémon' should be a separate type from Flying-type? Why/Why not?

EDIT: Club rules is updated. I do not want to make the club sounds like a compulsory obligation, but the attendance for our Flying-type Club is too low. Please stay active or according to this club's rules you will be no longer part of the club; you didn't join the club for the sake of joining, right?

Sun August 19th, 2015 8:00 PM

Bump

At this rate this club is gonna shut down, if there are no new posts. :'( {XD}

Hikamaru August 19th, 2015 8:34 PM

Do you think 'Bird Pokémon' should be a separate type from Flying-type? Why/Why not?

I don't really think Bird needs to be its own type. The current Flying-type itself encompasses all elements relating to air in general, such as not just wind-based moves but also moves that you'd associate with flying creatures such as birds which explains the several pecking and wing-based attacks.

Sun August 23rd, 2015 4:06 AM

Main-topic:
The introduction have Stealth Rock in Diamond and Pearl made Flying-types more less usable. What do you think about Stealth Rock against Flying-types, specially when moves like Ice Beam, Rock Slide are already common?

Venitardus August 23rd, 2015 4:53 AM

- Your nickname: Venitardus (Joey)
- Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Shiny Noibat
- Reason for joining the club: Flying types are always amongst my most favorite types and I was surprised when I saw this club and that I wasn't apart of it. Flying types are always apart of my team in the games too.
- Answer to the current topic (compulsory): Do you think 'Bird Pokémon' should be a separate type from Flying-type? Why/Why not? No because they are pretty much the same thing. I mean sure, there are some flying types like dragonite and Gyaridos that wouldn't be part of the bird (type) classification but I believe when people hear of the flying type, they think of braviary, swanna , pideot, staraptor, talonflame, Mandibuzz, and all the other bird looking Pokemon.

Sun August 23rd, 2015 5:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Venitardus (Post 8901333)
- Your nickname: Venitardus (Joey)
- Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Shiny Noibat
- Reason for joining the club: Flying types are always amongst my most favorite types and I was surprised when I saw this club and that I wasn't apart of it. Flying types are always apart of my team in the games too.
- Answer to the current topic (compulsory): Do you think 'Bird Pokémon' should be a separate type from Flying-type? Why/Why not? No because they are pretty much the same thing. I mean sure, there are some flying types like dragonite and Gyaridos that wouldn't be part of the bird (type) classification but I believe when people hear of the flying type, they think of braviary, swanna , pideot, staraptor, talonflame, Mandibuzz, and all the other bird looking Pokemon.

Ah Joey, it's an honor to have you join us! You don't know me, but I recognize you as the owner of the Breeder's Club, which is one of PC's most popular active clubs! ^^ Feel free to enlighten us how to make our Flying-type Club grand! {XD} Welcome, make yourself at home!

Normally shinies can't be obtained like that, but I'll make you an exception since you are active in the Club Section! ;)

Main-topic:
The introduction have Stealth Rock in Diamond and Pearl made Flying-types more less usable. What do you think about Stealth Rock against Flying-types, specially when moves like Ice Beam, Rock Slide are already common?

Venitardus August 23rd, 2015 3:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Unapologetic Sunflower (Post 8901376)
Ah Joey, it's an honor to have you join us! You don't know me, but I recognize you as the owner of the Breeder's Club, which is one of PC's most popular active clubs! ^^ Feel free to enlighten us how to make our Flying-type Club grand! {XD} Welcome, make yourself at home!

Normally shinies can't be obtained like that, but I'll make you an exception since you are active in the Club Section! ;)

Main-topic:
The introduction have Stealth Rock in Diamond and Pearl made Flying-types more less usable. What do you think about Stealth Rock against Flying-types, specially when moves like Ice Beam, Rock Slide are already common?

Thank you for the warm welcome! Glad to be apart of this. :)

About the main topic, I hate it. I absolutely hate going up against stealth rocks. I don't ever use flying types (besides charizard, but I mega evolve it) because the entrie hazard makes my flying types dead when they come out. Ice beam and rock slide can miss.

TwilightBlade August 23rd, 2015 5:25 PM

- Your nickname: TwilightBlade (Blade)
- Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Pidgey
- Reason for joining the club: Flying Pokemon are very cute, majestic, and reliable! They always carry me around the region without complaining. :') My fliers have been Pidgeot (RBY GS FRLG), Skarmory (Crystal and ORAS), Swellow (RSE), Staraptor (DP), Tropius (Platinum), Unfezant (Black), Sigilyph (White), Crobat (White 2), andd Talonflame (XY)!

Do you think 'Bird Pokémon' should be a separate type from Flying-type? Why/Why not?
Nope as even if we would distinguish between those with wings (Dragonite, Scyther, etc) and birds, they would still have the same strengths and weaknesses... so I wouldn't bother with actually adding a Bird type. Mi͕̭̝͝s̞s̤̤̟͕̝̩̩i̞̖͉̰̜̦n̺̱͈̥̳̱g̶̹͔̭̹̤̪n̘̲̘̜͎o̷ ̝̀i̖̩̝͇s̠̪͍͇̲̺͠ ͏̮̣̯̥b͈̗̳͚̤e͠s̠̜̟̥̀t̘̣͈̘̖̥ ̸̪̼b̻̻͚̙͞i̶̲̟̦͓̻ͅr̮̮̬̬͇͟d͙͎̱̮̳͚


The introduction have Stealth Rock in Diamond and Pearl made Flying-types more less usable. What do you think about Stealth Rock against Flying-types, specially when moves like Ice Beam, Rock Slide are already common?
Heyy if they're going to come up with an entry hazard that hurts Flying, then they should make variants of it that hurt Electrics and Psychics and Fires and Waters and so on.

Sun August 25th, 2015 3:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Venitardus (Post 8902048)
Thank you for the warm welcome! Glad to be apart of this. :)

About the main topic, I hate it. I absolutely hate going up against stealth rocks. I don't ever use flying types (besides charizard, but I mega evolve it) because the entrie hazard makes my flying types dead when they come out. Ice beam and rock slide can miss.

Now, now! I thought you hate that topic! {XD}

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Originally Posted by TwilightBlade (Post 8902165)
- Your nickname: TwilightBlade (Blade)
- Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Pidgey
- Reason for joining the club: Flying Pokemon are very cute, majestic, and reliable! They always carry me around the region without complaining. :') My fliers have been Pidgeot (RBY GS FRLG), Skarmory (Crystal and ORAS), Swellow (RSE), Staraptor (DP), Tropius (Platinum), Unfezant (Black), Sigilyph (White), Crobat (White 2), andd Talonflame (XY)!

Do you think 'Bird Pokémon' should be a separate type from Flying-type? Why/Why not?
Nope as even if we would distinguish between those with wings (Dragonite, Scyther, etc) and birds, they would still have the same strengths and weaknesses... so I wouldn't bother with actually adding a Bird type. Mi͕̭̝͝s̞s̤̤̟͕̝̩̩i̞̖͉̰̜̦n̺̱͈̥̳̱g̶̹͔̭̹̤̪n̘̲̘̜͎o̷ ̝̀i̖̩̝͇s̠̪͍͇̲̺͠ ͏̮̣̯̥b͈̗̳͚̤e͠s̠̜̟̥̀t̘̣͈̘̖̥ ̸̪̼b̻̻͚̙͞i̶̲̟̦͓̻ͅr̮̮̬̬͇͟d͙͎̱̮̳͚


The introduction have Stealth Rock in Diamond and Pearl made Flying-types more less usable. What do you think about Stealth Rock against Flying-types, specially when moves like Ice Beam, Rock Slide are already common?
Heyy if they're going to come up with an entry hazard that hurts Flying, then they should make variants of it that hurt Electrics and Psychics and Fires and Waters and so on.

Welcome to the Flying-type Club, Blade! Hope you're prepared for the ride! ^_^

Let's face it, majority of Flying-types aren't good at the defensive area. So that hazard made Flying-type nearly unusable in metagame, which obviously contributed with the low popularity of Flying-type, despite the cool image of Pidgeot, Braviary etc.

Yes, they should introduce more different hazard variants to balance the whole scene.

New topic:
Your favorite regional bird*? Why?
*Pidgey line, Speaow line, Hoothoot line, Taillow line, Starly line, Pidove line and Fletching line.

Dedenne1 August 25th, 2015 8:18 AM

Your favorite regional bird*? Why
Id say Fletchling partly cause comeon its got fire and flying types! And also cause Talonflame is very powerful and a pretty competitive pokemon but also because in my opinion Fletchling is the most adorable of the regional lines <3

Hikamaru August 25th, 2015 9:19 AM

The introduction have Stealth Rock in Diamond and Pearl made Flying-types more less usable. What do you think about Stealth Rock against Flying-types, specially when moves like Ice Beam, Rock Slide are already common?
I feel like the move did hurt a lot of Flying-type usability but then we also have some pretty strong ones running around the higher tiers, like the Kami trio (Tornadus, Landorus and Thundurus) who have been proving themselves as threats, especially Landorus who I always found tough, and there's still Gale Wings Talonflame running amok as well.

Your favorite regional bird? Why?
Starly and Fletchling lines for me. Staraptor broke the mold of previous birds by having usable attacking power while still being fast, and does a great job for me in the Sinnoh games. Talonflame has that aforementioned Fire/Flying-type and of course, there's that ability Gale Wings which makes it a huge competitive threat.

Venitardus August 25th, 2015 9:42 AM

Your favorite regional bird*? Why?

The starly line most definitely. It has the best design out of all of them. Also, my FIRST CAUGHT shiny was a shiny staravia. Her name is Bellatrix and is now a shiny Staraptor in my Alpha Sapphire!

Sun August 25th, 2015 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dedenne1 (Post 8904028)
Your favorite regional bird*? Why
Id say Fletchling partly cause comeon its got fire and flying types! And also cause Talonflame is very powerful and a pretty competitive pokemon but also because in my opinion Fletchling is the most adorable of the regional lines <3

Fletching has a lovely cry as well! ^_^

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Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 8904090)
The introduction have Stealth Rock in Diamond and Pearl made Flying-types more less usable. What do you think about Stealth Rock against Flying-types, specially when moves like Ice Beam, Rock Slide are already common?
I feel like the move did hurt a lot of Flying-type usability but then we also have some pretty strong ones running around the higher tiers, like the Kami trio (Tornadus, Landorus and Thundurus) who have been proving themselves as threats, especially Landorus who I always found tough, and there's still Gale Wings Talonflame running amok as well.

Your favorite regional bird? Why?
Starly and Fletchling lines for me. Staraptor broke the mold of previous birds by having usable attacking power while still being fast, and does a great job for me in the Sinnoh games. Talonflame has that aforementioned Fire/Flying-type and of course, there's that ability Gale Wings which makes it a huge competitive threat.

Not to mention, it learns Close Combat which is odd for non-Fighting-types! {XD} Talonflame is broken, that thing can wreck a team. I proud we got a non-legendary Flying Pokémon that can be useful in the metagame.

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Originally Posted by Venitardus (Post 8904109)
Your favorite regional bird*? Why?

The starly line most definitely. It has the best design out of all of them. Also, my FIRST CAUGHT shiny was a shiny staravia. Her name is Bellatrix and is now a shiny Staraptor in my Alpha Sapphire!

*high fives for the Starly*
I got my very first Shiny Starly and I gave it to a friend as a birthday present! ^_^

Here's our new topic:
Which Flying-type Pokémon deserves a Mega Evolution?
Which Flying-type Mega Evolution does not deserve its Mega Evolution?

Gyarados, Charizard can be discussed as they are Flying-type before their Mega Evolutions.

Topic credited to CharmedGardy @ Psychic-type Club.

Venitardus August 26th, 2015 3:48 PM

Which Flying-type Pokémon deserves a Mega Evolution?
Which Flying-type Mega Evolution does not deserve its Mega Evolution?

I can see all fully evolved flying types have a mega evolution. There isn't really any flying types, besides pre-evolution flying types like staravia, natu, Ect., that shouldn't have a mega. For the next games, however, I hope that Noctowl and staraptor get a mega, with Noctowl turning into either a psychic/flying or ice/flying, and Staraptor turning into a fighting flying.

Sun August 27th, 2015 2:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Venitardus (Post 8905797)
Which Flying-type Pokémon deserves a Mega Evolution?
Which Flying-type Mega Evolution does not deserve its Mega Evolution?

I can see all fully evolved flying types have a mega evolution. There isn't really any flying types, besides pre-evolution flying types like staravia, natu, Ect., that shouldn't have a mega. For the next games, however, I hope that Noctowl and staraptor get a mega, with Noctowl turning into either a psychic/flying or ice/flying, and Staraptor turning into a fighting flying.

I'm very disappointed when Staraptor didn't end up as a Flying/Fighting-Pokémon, it felt worse when Hawlucha took the first honor. I don't hate Hawlucha, I like it a lot. I just think Staraptor deserves to be the first Fighting/Flying-Pokémon.

Unfezant is known as the unpleasant for having movesets that don't really compliment its stats. They could make this amazing bird more defensive/special based attacker if it receives a Mega Evolution. Or simply give it moves that compliments its stats already!

It's rather sad to see that Swellow didn't get a Mega Evolution in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, at least it got Brave Bird as a level up move to compensate.

Dedenne1 August 27th, 2015 9:07 AM

Which Flying-type Pokémon deserves a Mega Evolution?
Well since Pidgeot got a Mega evolution i think it would be fair if Togekiss got one (:

Which Flying-type Mega Evolution does not deserve its Mega Evolution?
Id guess Pidgeot did it really need the boost? I mean now its way overused but then again same with Charizard its even bigger and badder than ever.

Sun August 27th, 2015 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dedenne1 (Post 8906664)
Which Flying-type Pokémon deserves a Mega Evolution?
Well since Pidgeot got a Mega evolution i think it would be fair if Togekiss got one (:

Which Flying-type Mega Evolution does not deserve its Mega Evolution?
Id guess Pidgeot did it really need the boost? I mean now its way overused but then again same with Charizard its even bigger and badder than ever.

*whispers* It actually needs the boosts.
Let's look at the bst of regional birds plus Togekiss'!

Spoiler:
Pidgeot - HP 83 - Atk 80 - Def 75 - S. A 70 - S.D 70 - Spe 91/101*
Total 469/479* (*from Gen VI)

Fearow - HP 65 - Atk 90 - Def 65 - S. A 61 - S.D 61 - Spe 100 Total 442

Noctowl - HP 100 - Atk 50 - Def 50 - S. A 76 - S.D 96 - Spe 70
Total 442

Swellow - HP 60 - Atk 85 - Def 60 - S. A 50 - S.D 50 - Spe 125
Total 430

Staraptor - HP 85 - Atk 120 - Def 70 - S. A 50 - S.D 50/60* - Spe 70
Total 475/485* (*from Gen VI)

Unfezant - HP 80 - Atk 105/115* - Def 80 - S. A 65 - S.D 55 - Spe 93
Total 478/488* (from Gen VI)

Talonflame - HP 70 - Atk 81 - Def 71 - S. A 74 - S.D 69 - Spe 126
Total 499

Togekiss - HP 85 - Atk 50 - Def 95 - S. A 120 - S.D 115 - Spe 80
Total 545


While Pidgeot's BST isn't the lowest, it's definitely not the highest nor the best either. To be honest, as much as I want a Mega for Togekiss, all those region birds are in need more so than the now-part Fairy Pokémon. Before Mega Pidgeot makes it's appearance, it was almost-not usable in any competitive battling ways. :'( Even with a Mega, Mega Pidgeot is barely part of the BL tier.

Lycanthropy August 28th, 2015 4:02 AM

Hello, I decided I should be joining some more clubs again.

Your nickname: Lycanthropy (Lycan, Han)
Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: http://pldh.net/media/pokexycons/177.png
Reason for joining the club: I love flying types! First of all, birds, what the major part of flying types is based on, are very interesting animals. I simply love their elegance the body shape that enables staying airborne. I'm jealous. Secondly, the flying type is the most versatile type in existence, being combined with so many other types.
Answer to the highlighted topic (compulsory): see below

Which Flying-type Pokémon deserves a Mega Evolution?
I think Staraptor and Xatu would be good candidates for a Mega evolution, as both of them doesn't have the best base stats and their designs show possibilities. Staraptor's could be an aggressive fighting/flying bird and Xatu could be an oracle with a cloak.

Which Flying-type Mega Evolution does not deserve its Mega Evolution?
Rayquaza obviously, it broke the Ubers tier.
Aside Rayquaza, I want to mention Charizard and Salamence. Okay, Charizard deserves a Mega evolution, but it's certainly not special enough to deserve two of them. Salamence on the other hand already has semi-legendary base stats, no need for them to be enhanced even more.

Sun August 28th, 2015 5:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Lycanthropy (Post 8907520)
Hello, I decided I should be joining some more clubs again.

Your nickname: Lycanthropy (Lycan, Han)
Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: http://pldh.net/media/pokexycons/177.png
Reason for joining the club: I love flying types! First of all, birds, what the major part of flying types is based on, are very interesting animals. I simply love their elegance the body shape that enables staying airborne. I'm jealous. Secondly, the flying type is the most versatile type in existence, being combined with so many other types.
Answer to the highlighted topic (compulsory): see below

Which Flying-type Pokémon deserves a Mega Evolution?
I think Staraptor and Xatu would be good candidates for a Mega evolution, as both of them doesn't have the best base stats and their designs show possibilities. Staraptor's could be an aggressive fighting/flying bird and Xatu could be an oracle with a cloak.

Which Flying-type Mega Evolution does not deserve its Mega Evolution?
Rayquaza obviously, it broke the Ubers tier.
Aside Rayquaza, I want to mention Charizard and Salamence. Okay, Charizard deserves a Mega evolution, but it's certainly not special enough to deserve two of them. Salamence on the other hand already has semi-legendary base stats, no need for them to be enhanced even more.

It's an honor to have you here along Joey! Since you two are Pokémon Club section regulars! ^_^ Please do not hesitate to make a topic if you happened to have one in mind!

I agree with Xatu and Staraptor. Xatu is an interesting Pokémon, the Natu line were the very first Psychic/Flying dual types. They learn a lot of interesting moves (through various methods) like Giga Drain, Heat Wave and so on, which makes them more unique. Magic Bounce is also a great Hidden Ability for Xatu. Unfortunately it doesn't have an outstanding competitive stat to make it stand out among its Psychic or bird peers (on a competitive aspect). It deserves more than that stats, so receiving a Mega Evolution is the only way to make it shine brighter!

Staraptor is a personal favorite of mine for being having the access to Close Combat, which sets it apart from its regional birds peer. It's a great Pokémon for in-game, though I believe Staraptor has the ability to soar higher (pun maybe not intended)! So yes, Staraptor should receive a Mega!

Charizard received two Megas for being a fan favorite. :( I personally found that unfair to its Kanto starter peers.

While Salamence is already tough as you said, I do admit I didn't mind Salamence with a Mega Evolution, as it's one of my favorites! #ObviousBiased

Lycanthropy August 29th, 2015 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Unapologetic Sunflower (Post 8907619)
Xatu is an interesting Pokémon, the Natu line were the very first Psychic/Flying dual types. They learn a lot of interesting moves (through various methods) like Giga Drain, Heat Wave and so on, which makes them more unique. Magic Bounce is also a great Hidden Ability for Xatu. Unfortunately it doesn't have an outstanding competitive stat to make it stand out among its Psychic or bird peers (on a competitive aspect). It deserves more than that stats, so receiving a Mega Evolution is the only way to make it shine brighter!

Indeed. I'm glad it got access to some more moves by simple levelling. I remember training a Xatu in Gen III and it only learned Peck, Night Shade and Psychic as offensive moves by itself. Psychic not even before level 65, which was terrible. Reusable TMs and some added moves did the Pokémon well and Magic Bounce is one of the most amazing abilities. I still doubt if its Mega (if it were to get one) would make it being used more competitively, as there would be a lot more useful Mega Pokémon out there and it's not bulky enough to make the best use of Magic Bounce.

Sun August 29th, 2015 8:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lycanthropy (Post 8909136)
Indeed. I'm glad it got access to some more moves by simple levelling. I remember training a Xatu in Gen III and it only learned Peck, Night Shade and Psychic as offensive moves by itself. Psychic not even before level 65, which was terrible. Reusable TMs and some added moves did the Pokémon well and Magic Bounce is one of the most amazing abilities. I still doubt if its Mega (if it were to get one) would make it being used more competitively, as there would be a lot more useful Mega Pokémon out there and it's not bulky enough to make the best use of Magic Bounce.

True that; not every Mega Evolution improves a Pokémon/makes it more popular. Mega Audino is one of the classic example, who falls on the NU tier. Good news is there's a steady but slow progress on Xatu. :) It learns Heat Wave via Move Tutors from Gen IV games (not DP), it has access to one of the amazing Ability, Magic Bounce, as a Hidden Ability in Gen V. Finally, it's level up learnset has been altered in OrAs. It learns Air Slash at Level 25 and the move Psychic at Level 35, instead of the usual Level 50s to 60s. :) Mega Xatu would be great if it has the base stat of a Mega Pidgeot!

Lycanthropy and fellow members, if you wanna make a new topic feel free to do so; as long as the active members have answered the topics and there's no more further discussions going on with the current topic, then you can make a topic.~

P.S. Main topics can be extended with sub-topics. ;)

Lycanthropy August 31st, 2015 9:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Unapologetic Sunflower (Post 8909689)
True that; not every Mega Evolution improves a Pokémon/makes it more popular. Mega Audino is one of the classic example, who falls on the NU tier. Good news is there's a steady but slow progress on Xatu. :) It learns Heat Wave via Move Tutors from Gen IV games (not DP), it has access to one of the amazing Ability, Magic Bounce, as a Hidden Ability in Gen V. Finally, it's level up learnset has been altered in OrAs. It learns Air Slash at Level 25 and the move Psychic at Level 35, instead of the usual Level 50s to 60s. :) Mega Xatu would be great if it has the base stat of a Mega Pidgeot!

Mega Pidgeot is something special indeed. Its normal form has a higher base attack than special attack, but upon Mega evolving it almost doubles its special attack, keeping is attack at 80. Xatu would be perfect when it would get such immense SpA boost along with some speed. (And a cloak, it totally needs a cloak.)

So it's not the most advanced topic, but...
What are your favorite flying type moves? Why?

Sun August 31st, 2015 9:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lycanthropy (Post 8911473)
Mega Pidgeot is something special indeed. Its normal form has a higher base attack than special attack, but upon Mega evolving it almost doubles its special attack, keeping is attack at 80. Xatu would be perfect when it would get such immense SpA boost along with some speed. (And a cloak, it totally needs a cloak.)

So it's not the most advanced topic, but...
What are your favorite flying type moves? Why?

You're spelling what's in my mind! {XD}

Hopefully a useful Mega Evolution will be introduced in the next coming game(s). Xatu is one of those who needs a Mega boost as it has potential and no more Mega Audino-ish Megas puhleeeeaase.

There's nothing wrong with the topic.~
Don't kill me for copy-pasting my answer though. :P

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Originally Posted by Unapologetic Sunflower
My favorite would be Brave Bird! Despite the recoil, I love how insanely strong that move is! My Staraptor and Talonflame spam this move a lot. It's most likely an OHKO (or two) after using this move.

The Flying-type Status Move I am fond of is Tail Wind, it's one of the best supportive moves out there!


Lycanthropy September 3rd, 2015 9:22 AM

Well, if there's nobody else (aside Unapologetic) who's going to answer the topic, I'm just going to share my opinion.

What are your favorite flying type moves? Why?
My favorite move is the classic Wing Attack thanks to nostalgia and its PP is close to infinite, certainly if you compare it to other moves of similar power. I have used it a lot on my Staraptor in the first Pokémon game I've ever played. Starly learn the move in level 9, which is incredibly early. At the time, it's heavenly overpowered and even later in the game it's a decent move with full accuracy. The high number of PP was incredibly useful when I was grinding by beating wild Geodude (yes, don't look at me, first game).

Another very useful move is Air Slash, high power and a chance of flinching, which comes good in handy as most flying types have a fairly decent base speed. Combined with a Thunder Wave the opponent has a high chance to be blocked.

My favorite status move is Roost for sure, free healing is always great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unapologetic Sunflower (Post 8911511)
My favorite would be Brave Bird! Despite the recoil, I love how insanely strong that move is! My Staraptor and Talonflame spam this move a lot. It's most likely an OHKO (or two) after using this move.

The Flying-type Status Move I am fond of is Tail Wind, it's one of the best supportive moves out there!

I'm personally not much of a fan of recoil moves, at least not in-game. Competitively Brave Bird is a decent move though, certainly when combined with Roost. I've never made much use of Tail Wind, but I guess I should try it sometimes.

Sun September 3rd, 2015 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lycanthropy (Post 8915018)
Well, if there's nobody else (aside Unapologetic) who's going to answer the topic, I'm just going to share my opinion.

What are your favorite flying type moves? Why?
My favorite move is the classic Wing Attack thanks to nostalgia and its PP is close to infinite, certainly if you compare it to other moves of similar power. I have used it a lot on my Staraptor in the first Pokémon game I've ever played. Starly learn the move in level 9, which is incredibly early. At the time, it's heavenly overpowered and even later in the game it's a decent move with full accuracy. The high number of PP was incredibly useful when I was grinding by beating wild Geodude (yes, don't look at me, first game).

Another very useful move is Air Slash, high power and a chance of flinching, which comes good in handy as most flying types have a fairly decent base speed. Combined with a Thunder Wave the opponent has a high chance to be blocked.

My favorite status move is Roost for sure, free healing is always great.

I'm personally not much of a fan of recoil moves, at least not in-game. Competitively Brave Bird is a decent move though, certainly when combined with Roost. I've never made much use of Tail Wind, but I guess I should try it sometimes.

I'm afraid we're the only active members here, but never give up! :)

Back in the Gen I days, Wing Attack is considered as a good and decent move already. Since it has a relatively high accuracy. I was also surprised when Starly learns Wing Attack early, as the Pidgey line learns the said move late!

That combo can be used by Togekiss, I wonder if the now-part Fairy was in your mind when you were typing Air Slash! {XD}

Yep, Brave Bird is not to be abused or used for sweeping because of the recoil. I wish the recoil was the same as Close Combat. :( That honor was taken by Dragon Ascent, a Flying type move despite the name.

Venitardus September 4th, 2015 6:43 PM

What are your favorite flying type moves? Why?

My favorite flying move would have to be fly. It's my favorite mainly because it's used as a form of transportation. And it's the only move that I can remember using the most.

Sun September 5th, 2015 11:44 PM

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My Psychic-type Club currently has a Psychic Monotype Challenge on air, it's quite well received by the club members.

Current topic:
Shall we organize a Flying Monotype Challenge as well? Why?
If you're supportive of it, which games* we should consider?

(In case of hacked games, make sure the game at least allows us to complete the main plot and compete for the Pokémon League.)

Venitardus September 6th, 2015 8:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Unapologetic Sunflower (Post 8917923)
Current topic:
Shall we organize a Flying Monotype Challenge as well? Why?
If you're supportive of it, which games* we should consider?

(In case of hacked games, make sure the game at least allows us to complete the main plot and compete for the Pokémon League.)

I personally wouldn't mind taking on this challenge, considering I've never done any monotype challenge before. I don't think I've seen anyone do a mono flying one (except for maybe a Youtuber).
I think any game would do, but I would say games from gen 2 or gem 3 onward for more diversity (even though RBY have a decent amount of flying types like farfecht'd, charizard, pudgy line, spearow line, the 3 legendary birds and dragonite).

Lycanthropy September 7th, 2015 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Unapologetic Sunflower (Post 8915066)
Back in the Gen I days, Wing Attack is considered as a good and decent move already. Since it has a relatively high accuracy. I was also surprised when Starly learns Wing Attack early, as the Pidgey line learns the said move late!

Back in the Gen I days Wing Attack used to have a base power of no more than 35, so I can't really call that a decent move. Why Pidgey don't even learn it in a fairly low level gets even more questionable if you think about the low base power at the time.

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Originally Posted by Unapologetic Sunflower (Post 8917923)
My Psychic-type Club currently has a Psychic Monotype Challenge on air, it's quite well received by the club members.

Current topic:
Shall we organize a Flying Monotype Challenge as well? Why?
If you're supportive of it, which games* we should consider?

(In case of hacked games, make sure the game at least allows us to complete the main plot and compete for the Pokémon League.)

Great idea! I say we should do this. Why? Well, why not? I've always wanted to try a monotype, but I never started it. Flying would be a great type, because it still allows a very versatile team. As for games, I don't have any the sixth generation games, so those are out of option for me. I don't have a preference for any of the others.

Sun September 7th, 2015 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Venitardus (Post 8918288)
I personally wouldn't mind taking on this challenge, considering I've never done any monotype challenge before. I don't think I've seen anyone do a mono flying one (except for maybe a Youtuber).
I think any game would do, but I would say games from gen 2 or gem 3 onward for more diversity (even though RBY have a decent amount of flying types like farfecht'd, charizard, pudgy line, spearow line, the 3 legendary birds and dragonite).

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Oops I didn't realized that Wing Attack old mechanic. :(

Let's see...
Kanto based games
Charizard, Gyarados, Dragonite, Zubat line (Crobat is only available in Gen III games, additionally National Dex is needed), Pidgey line, Spearow line, Aerodactyl, Doduo line, Scyther, Butterfree, Farfetch'd.

Johto based games
Charizard, Gyarados, Dragonite, Zubat line, Pidgey line, Spearow line, Aerodactyl, Doduo line, Scyther, Butterfree, Hoothoot line, Ledyba line, Togetic, Hoppip, Yanma (Its evolution Yanmega is only available in Gen IV games), Murkrow, Gligar, Delibird, Mantine, Farfetch'd, Skarmory.

Italic names indicate they can be only caught by trading from Gen I games.
Bold names indicate their evolution forms are only available in Gen IV games and additionally they cannot be evolved before defeating the Champion.

Hoenn based games (Only Gen III)
Tailow line, Wingull line, Beautifly, Doduo line, Gyarados, Zubat line, Masquerain, Ninjask, Swablu line, Tropius, Salamence, Skarmory.

Sinnoh based games
Starly line, Combee line, Beautifly, Hoothoot line, Gyarados, Zubat line, Drifloon line, Murkrow line, Chatot, Mantyke line, Wingull line, Tropius, Scyther, Togetic and Togekiss, Yanma line, Swablu line, Gligar line

Bold names indicate they are only available in Platinum normally.

Unova based games
Pidove, Vullaby line, Rufflet line, Woobat, Sigilyph, Archen line, Emolga, Ducklett line, Combee line, Mantyke line, Wingull line, Tropius, Yanma line (Post-game), Gligar line, Zubat line, Drifloon line, Swablu line, Delibird, Skarmory.

Bold names indicate they are only available in Black 2 and White 2 versions normally.

As mentioned before, any hacks are welcomed as long as they have a wide variety of Flying-type Pokémon. In case of non-Flying types edited as Flying-types, they can be used. While Flying-types that are no longer part of the said type cannot be used.

Everyone knows this, but I need to include this in case there might be new members. You can play roms, just do not ask for roms in any sections or by any forms of messaging. It violates the global PokéCommunity rules. Thank you!

Lycanthropy September 8th, 2015 4:32 AM

So what do you say about BW2? It has the most options for Pokémon, which means we won't all be playing with nearly the same team.

Sun September 8th, 2015 7:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lycanthropy (Post 8920189)
So what do you say about BW2? It has the most options for Pokémon, which means we won't all be playing with nearly the same team.

Both Platinum and B2W2 are promising. :)

I'm not suggesting the following games, but I really can't help and feel sorry for Gen I and all Gen III games's lack of Flying-type Pokémon.

GSC and HGSS aren't anywhere better on the said department either. :/

DraconianWing September 8th, 2015 4:36 PM

- Your nickname: Draco/Seth
- Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Starly
- Reason for joining the club: I admire Flying-type Pokemon because of the unique control that they have over the skies. The ability to fly is not only useful in battle, but with transport as well; it is a capability that is dreamed of by people and Pokemon alike. My favorite bird Pokemon is Staraptor due to its cool design and ability to learn Close Combat, a move that makes it easy to fend off against types that would normally be advantageous (Ice, Rock, and Steel)

Which Flying-type Pokémon deserves a Mega Evolution?
Swellow. In terms of stats and movepool, it seems to be lagging behind some of the other regional birds, and becomes more fragile compared to the other birds after a certain height in level; add to that the fact that it it's line only has two stages in evolution. To an extent, the same can also be said about Noctowl.

Which Flying-type Mega Evolution does not deserve its Mega Evolution?
I don't really think that any of the Flying type megas up to ORAS isn't worthy of their new evolutions. That being said though, Gyarados got even more bulk from it's mega despite already having quite a bit of it. Granted, it does lose its Ground immunity but...

Sun September 8th, 2015 8:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DraconianWing (Post 8920753)
- Your nickname: Draco/Seth
- Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Starly
- Reason for joining the club: I admire Flying-type Pokemon because of the unique control that they have over the skies. The ability to fly is not only useful in battle, but with transport as well; it is a capability that is dreamed of by people and Pokemon alike. My favorite bird Pokemon is Staraptor due to its cool design and ability to learn Close Combat, a move that makes it easy to fend off against types that would normally be advantageous (Ice, Rock, and Steel)

Which Flying-type Pokémon deserves a Mega Evolution?
Swellow. In terms of stats and movepool, it seems to be lagging behind some of the other regional birds, and becomes more fragile compared to the other birds after a certain height in level; add to that the fact that it it's line only has two stages in evolution. To an extent, the same can also be said about Noctowl.

Which Flying-type Mega Evolution does not deserve its Mega Evolution?
I don't really think that any of the Flying type megas up to ORAS isn't worthy of their new evolutions. That being said though, Gyarados got even more bulk from it's mega despite already having quite a bit of it. Granted, it does lose its Ground immunity but...

Hey Seth thanks for joining this Club! I don't mean to scare you or pressure you, but this club is very strict with the attendance. {XD}
With that aside, please come up and join us with the Flying Monotype Event: Planning and Suggestion now. :) We're trying to plan our first ever event for this club! :D

DraconianWing September 9th, 2015 2:33 PM

Shall we organize a Flying Monotype Challenge as well? Why?
Yes! I've never done any nuzlocke, monotype, or challenge run before, so this is something that sounds very exciting to me. It's worth noting though that progress updates from me would be a bit scarce due to school and everything going on this month. Having played so much of RSE, I have good confidence that I would be able to do a Flying monotype run of those games, but not as much with Emerald due to the adjustments made to Gym Leader teams. Like Wattson's Magneton

If you're supportive of it, which games* we should consider?
I can't really say anything about the RBY and Sinnoh games, because I've played too little of those games to have a decent judgement on their availability of Flying type Pokemon. Gen III and IV seem to have a good amount of them in terms of combinations, and a lot of the ones present in their games are quite the powerhouses too. However, would non-flying pre-evos be exceptions to the restriction? (ie. 'mons such as Caterpie, Bagon, and Dratini)

Sun September 9th, 2015 7:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DraconianWing (Post 8921762)
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Thanks for your feedback, Seth! :)

Here's a list of available Flying-type Pokémon from each main games-regions bar Kalos, as Lycan doesn't have it; it's better if we can all experience the same adventure and share our experiences right here in this thread! ^_^

http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?p=8920020#post8920020

DraconianWing September 11th, 2015 5:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Unapologetic Sunflower (Post 8922052)
Thanks for your feedback, Seth! :)

Here's a list of available Flying-type Pokémon from each main games-regions bar Kalos, as Lycan doesn't have it; it's better if we can all experience the same adventure and share our experiences right here in this thread! ^_^

http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?p=8920020#post8920020

Actually, I had read that before making the post. What I meant to say by "availability" was that I didn't know the points in the mentioned games (early-game, post-league etc.) where you would be able to get the listed Pokemon, which would probably have some effect on the difficulty of the run. Sorry for not clarifying :)

Sun September 11th, 2015 8:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DraconianWing (Post 8924256)
Actually, I had read that before making the post. What I meant to say by "availability" was that I didn't know the points in the mentioned games (early-game, post-league etc.) where you would be able to get the listed Pokemon, which would probably have some effect on the difficulty of the run. Sorry for not clarifying :)

They are all available before Elite Four, unless otherwise stated like Yanma from the Unova based games category. :P

I can also write exact locations for the available Pokémon after we've chosen which game to play.~ In fact I did that for the Psychic-type Club already! {XD}

Venitardus September 12th, 2015 9:28 PM

I would personally like to do B2/W2 for the mono challenge . Of course that's me, but I'm willing to do any game.

Sun September 13th, 2015 1:43 AM

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So far B2W2 has the most votes!~

I might be postponing our Flying-type Event because of this one or probably go on with it simultaneously, please have a look!
http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?p=8926198#post8926198

Let me know if we should continue on with our Flying event, postpone it or even cancel it! Don't be afraid to be honest! {XD}

Lycanthropy September 13th, 2015 2:14 AM

To be honest, I don't really care when it will start. I don't have enough time to effectively race through a game, so I don't think I'll be signing up for the global clubs event. So whether we start right away or in two months, either is fine to me.

Sun September 13th, 2015 2:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Lycanthropy (Post 8926263)
To be honest, I don't really care when it will start. I don't have enough time to effectively race through a game, so I don't think I'll be signing up for the global clubs event. So whether we start right away or in two months, either is fine to me.

But our Flying Monotype works similarly, in fact I'm gonna simply copy paste the rules from Psychic-Club! {XD}

Lycanthropy September 13th, 2015 4:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Unapologetic Sunflower (Post 8926281)
But our Flying Monotype works similarly, in fact I'm gonna simply copy paste the rules from Psychic-Club! {XD}

So... in fact you could make the same playthrough count as both the club event and the global event? (Well, unless they're on different games.)

Also, I'm throwing in a new topic:
What are your feelings on bug/flying types? Opinions on the fact that for example Beautifly is a flying type, while Dustox isn't?

Sun September 13th, 2015 4:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Lycanthropy (Post 8926378)
So... in fact you could make the same playthrough count as both the club event and the global event? (Well, unless they're on different games.)

Also, I'm throwing in a new topic:
What are your feelings on bug/flying types? Opinions on the fact that for example Beautifly is a flying type, while Dustox isn't?

We can do that too, actually. So that our Flying-type Representative can enjoy both events without real hassles and on the other hand our Flying crew won't be ignored or feeling like we've got nothing to do. {XD} But that means we'll be leaving the game-to-play decision to the feedback thread, rather than deciding on our own (If we wanna much up with the main event).

I kinda want you to present us, hahaha. :P I can see Joey might be participating for his own club and Seth probably wants to go with Dragon-type? {XD}

Interesting topic! ^_^
What are your feelings on bug/flying types? Opinions on the fact that for example Beautifly is a flying type, while Dustox isn't?
By typing itself, it's a shame that the weaknesses are common moves. To add insult to the injury, they take double damage from Stealth Rock! As for Beautifly VS Dustox, while Beautifly is better looking and leaned to the offensive side I say its typing is a curse than a help, it's fortunate that Dustox didn't receive that typing! Not downing Flying nor Bugs, but the combination on the other hand is pity. Yanmega is one of those great Bug/Flying Pokémon with so much potential though. :D

Venitardus September 14th, 2015 10:35 AM

What are your feelings on bug/flying types? Opinions on the fact that for example Beautifly is a flying type, while Dustox isn't?
Personally I like that there are the big/flying type. Sure, there aren't many (regional bugs, yanma line, Masquirain, mothim (or however you spell it) and any others I forgot) but it's neat to see the different designs. I personally love the yanma line design. It's a dragon fly! I can't wait until it gets a mega!
Spoiler:
and change into a bug/dragon type! >:3
. I also love (shiny) Masquirain as well.
As for Beautifly and Dustox, I love them both. I like beautifly's design, but I've always prefer Dustox for battle purposes due to weaknesses.

DraconianWing September 14th, 2015 4:38 PM

So the monotype challenge event is actually a competition? In that case, expect me to come dead last xD I was expecting a simple walkthrough challenge where all you have to do is finish the game within the restrictions. As for a Dragon monotype, I don't think I'd be able to complete it with any of the official games due to how late-game dragons normally are. For voting, I'll pick Ruby/Sapphire as I know it best, but I'm willing to challenge any game.

What are your feelings on bug/flying types? Opinions on the fact that for example Beautifly is a flying type, while Dustox isn't?
I don't use Bug/Flying Pokemon much in the games. The only one I've actually had on my team is Masquerain. They have a plethora of weakness and seem very fragile, so it feels like they would get steamrolled by any Gym Leader/Elite Four unless they had a significant edge on level. In my opinion Dustox suits the type it has been given; it breaks the mold of having only Bug/Flying types for regional bugs. It also has better Poison moves than the others in its movepool, which is great.

Sun September 15th, 2015 4:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Venitardus (Post 8928226)
What are your feelings on bug/flying types? Opinions on the fact that for example Beautifly is a flying type, while Dustox isn't?
Personally I like that there are the big/flying type. Sure, there aren't many (regional bugs, yanma line, Masquirain, mothim (or however you spell it) and any others I forgot) but it's neat to see the different designs. I personally love the yanma line design. It's a dragon fly! I can't wait until it gets a mega!
Spoiler:
and change into a bug/dragon type! >:3
. I also love (shiny) Masquirain as well.
As for Beautifly and Dustox, I love them both. I like beautifly's design, but I've always prefer Dustox for battle purposes due to weaknesses.

Despite we're in a Flying-type Club, I have to agree with your idea on Mega Yanmega! Not only because it's a dragonfly but because of its size and it needs to make the Bug crowd feel proud as well -- Yanmega truly deserves a Mega, if you ask me. :D

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Originally Posted by DraconianWing (Post 8928617)
So the monotype challenge event is actually a competition? In that case, expect me to come dead last xD I was expecting a simple walkthrough challenge where all you have to do is finish the game within the restrictions. As for a Dragon monotype, I don't think I'd be able to complete it with any of the official games due to how late-game dragons normally are. For voting, I'll pick Ruby/Sapphire as I know it best, but I'm willing to challenge any game.

What are your feelings on bug/flying types? Opinions on the fact that for example Beautifly is a flying type, while Dustox isn't?
I don't use Bug/Flying Pokemon much in the games. The only one I've actually had on my team is Masquerain. They have a plethora of weakness and seem very fragile, so it feels like they would get steamrolled by any Gym Leader/Elite Four unless they had a significant edge on level. In my opinion Dustox suits the type it has been given; it breaks the mold of having only Bug/Flying types for regional bugs. It also has better Poison moves than the others in its movepool, which is great.

I don't mind winning or losing, it's participating and having fun what really matters.~ So I suggest you to participate without having the feel to rushed. :)

If you'd like to represent our Flying Club (be note that the game is undecided yet, please take your time to decide), feel free to say so -- no need to hesitate or be shy!

Wicked3DS September 16th, 2015 8:32 PM

What are your feelings on bug/flying types? Opinions on the fact that for example Beautifly is a flying type, while Dustox isn't?

It's kind of an overused type honestly, so I'm not super fond of it. As far as Dustox is concerned, it's consistent with other Flying Bug/Poison-types (Venomoth and Beedrill for example), so it doesn't really bother me.

Sun September 18th, 2015 12:33 AM

http://i.imgur.com/s05EbTv.jpg

Look at this fanart. {XD}

Hikamaru September 18th, 2015 1:40 AM

What are your feelings on bug/flying types? Opinions on the fact that for example Beautifly is a flying type, while Dustox isn't?

Alex pretty much summed it up here, it's an overused type combination but it's to be expected for most winged insects. I don't mind Dustox being Bug/Poison, I mean we have a lot of others using that type combination as well so they do even each other out.

Sun September 22nd, 2015 3:07 AM

New topics:
What do you think on the lack of pure Flying-type Pokémon? Is it a bad thing or a good thing?
Ironically the lack of pure Flying-type contrasts how Flying-type is paired up with other 17 types, what do you think about this?

Hikamaru September 22nd, 2015 3:38 AM

What do you think on the lack of pure Flying-type Pokémon? Is it a bad thing or a good thing?
It's sort of a good thing because a pure Flying-type would mainly have to have a design based solely on wind, which Tornadus already shows so it being pure Flying makes sense. It's difficult to pull off Flying as a pure type compared to others because of the lack of design options.

Ironically the lack of pure Flying-type contrasts how Flying-type is paired up with other 17 types, what do you think about this?
5th Gen did give us a pure Flying-type, Tornadus. It is a legendary though so I wouldn't count it but the fact we now have Flying paired up with all other 17 types at least once shows just how many designs can stem up how differently the type can be utilized.

Lycanthropy September 22nd, 2015 11:23 AM

Can you believe I actually forgot to answer my own topic?

What are your feelings on bug/flying types? Opinions on the fact that for example Beautifly is a flying type, while Dustox isn't?
Bug/flying is a very common combination, but it doesn't always seem very meaningful to me, that's why I brought up the topic. Beautifly, as in the example, can't learn any decent flying moves, just Gust (and Aerial Ace with a TM). In what way is it more flying than Dustox? They're both butterflies, they both can fly! Dustox even learns Gust too! Is there a difference?
Okay, this doesn't go for all bug/flying Pokémon. Yanmega, for example, actually deserves its flying type. While not able to learn Fly itself, it can at least learn Air Slash, which is a great flying type move.

What do you think on the lack of pure Flying-type Pokémon? Is it a bad thing or a good thing?
Ironically the lack of pure Flying-type contrasts how Flying-type is paired up with other 17 types, what do you think about this?

I'm going to answer both topics at once, as they're very close to each other. Flying is kinda like a side type, Pokémon are always something/flying, until Tornadus came to existence to break the rule. While a side type, it doesn't make it less important, not at all, and that's what makes the flying type so unique: its versatility.
In the first generation it has been decided bird Pokémon should be normal/flying instead of just flying. While they lose fighting resistance to this, I actually like they did this. As Hikari just mentioned above, a pure flying type should be an embodiment of the wind, like Tornadus, or something like in the image in the spoiler.

Sun September 23rd, 2015 12:13 AM

Spoiler:
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Originally Posted by Lycanthropy (Post 8939067)
Can you believe I actually forgot to answer my own topic?

Quite unexpected from you. But haha, I don't know you that much! :P

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Originally Posted by Lycanthropy (Post 8939067)
What are your feelings on bug/flying types? Opinions on the fact that for example Beautifly is a flying type, while Dustox isn't?
Bug/flying is a very common combination, but it doesn't always seem very meaningful to me, that's why I brought up the topic. Beautifly, as in the example, can't learn any decent flying moves, just Gust (and Aerial Ace with a TM). In what way is it more flying than Dustox? They're both butterflies, they both can fly! Dustox even learns Gust too! Is there a difference?
Okay, this doesn't go for all bug/flying Pokémon. Yanmega, for example, actually deserves its flying type. While not able to learn Fly itself, it can at least learn Air Slash, which is a great flying type move.

Beautifly and Dustox are sadly under the group known as novelty Pokémon, to showcase the split evolution through personality value, a mechanic introduced in Generation III games. So that's the whole line has actually little to none usage competitively and she's slightly decent for early in-game teams. Fortunately Beautifly has her uses for Pokémon Contests, if you are into collecting Ribbons, May from the anime even uses Beautifly for Contest. Ah wait, that was a decade ago. Lol

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Originally Posted by Lycanthropy (Post 8939067)
What do you think on the lack of pure Flying-type Pokémon? Is it a bad thing or a good thing?
Ironically the lack of pure Flying-type contrasts how Flying-type is paired up with other 17 types, what do you think about this?

I'm going to answer both topics at once, as they're very close to each other. Flying is kinda like a side type, Pokémon are always something/flying, until Tornadus came to existence to break the rule. While a side type, it doesn't make it less important, not at all, and that's what makes the flying type so unique: its versatility.
In the first generation it has been decided bird Pokémon should be normal/flying instead of just flying. While they lose fighting resistance to this, I actually like they did this. As Hikari just mentioned above, a pure flying type should be an embodiment of the wind, like Tornadus, or something like in the image in the spoiler.

I guess that's what makes Flying-type unique. Unlike Water and Fire, which are common element like the Wind, the wind don't take any shape and forms; they are strong forces. So it makes perfect sense why they can't be a lone type normally. While Tornadus appearance seems to contradict this statement, it actually proves the statement since he represents the tornado, a strong wind! :)

That pic reminds me of Rhodanthe and Gust from Telefang.


CURRENT CLUB EVENTS


The Sky High Monotype Race



PARTICPANTS (Alphabetic order) & SCOREBOARD

None yet. Currently accepting participants; only Flying-type Club Members are allowed to participate.

REWARD FOR WINNING TEAMS

Announced at the Global Monotype Race; same prize as the Global one.

RULES

  • Only the following games will are officially recognized for this event:
    Pokémon Black 2 version [Official Nintendo game]
    Pokémon White 2 version [Official Nintendo game]
    Pokémon Blaze Black 2 version [Hack; Vanilla or Completed]
    Pokémon Volt White 2 version [Hack; Vanilla or Completed]

    However, other forms of Flying-type Monotype plays are more than welcomed from non-participants, make sure to update frequently and let us know your progress!
  • Participants are free to restart as much as they want, they can even switch a game (see above for recognized games). But only one game save at a time; the older save no longer counts. Points are reset to zero points for every restart.
  • Participants are strongly advised to copy/back up save often, if possible. Points will be reset to zero if save file is corrupted and restarting. However, points do not reset if you are using a back up save.
  • Any forms of cheats, hacks, edits, save file exchanges are prohibited, if found out the said the participant will be disqualified. Participants are advised to switch off or completely delete your cheats, in case you are using a rom/have a cheating device.
  • Save files cannot be shared under normal situations.
  • Trades (including Pokémon obtained with PokeTransfer) and PokeRadar are only permitted for those who play the official Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 versions. Additionally they are limited for using the said method for only twice, regardless the Pokémon are traded as Eggs or not.
  • Following the above, the players of Pokémon Volt White 2 and Blaze Black 2 versions are prohibited from trading with any games.
  • You are required to capture at least one Flying Pokemon once you received Pokéballs in Aspertia City and you need to store or release your starter via Storage PC. Pidove is available all four seasons in Flocessy Ranch and Route 20 in the official Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 versions. While in Pokémon Volt White 2 and Blaze Black 2 versions , Pidgey is available in Route 19, Pidove and Bagon are in Route 20 available all four seasons.
  • Bagon is allowed as long as it evolves into Salamence by the time you arrived to Opelucid City.
  • Caterpie and Wurmple are allowed as long as they become into their respective Flying-type evolution stages before arriving to Virbank City.
  • Togepi is allowed as long as it evolves into Togetic before battling Burgh, the Bug-type Gym Leader.
    EV Berries, which can increase a Pokémon's Happiness, are available in Castelia City PokéCenter-Shop, in Pokémon Volt White 2 and Blaze Black 2 versions.
  • Magikarp is allowed as long as it evolves into Gyarados before battling Burgh, the Bug-type Gym Leader.
  • Charmander is allowed as long as it evolves into Charizard by the time you arrived to Mistralton City.
  • Scyther is not allowed to be evolved.
  • Surskit must be evolved before battling Skyla, the Flying-type Gym Leader.
  • Fan Rotom is allowed as long it stays in that form.
  • All Legendary and/or Mythical Pokemon are banned from being used. However, you are free to capture them and deposit them in Storage PC.
  • HM Helpers are permitted; they do not need to match your type. However, they can NOT be used in any battles.
  • Participants need to update every capture, evolution, Gym matches, (per) Elite Four matches.
  • Participants need to update in new posts; after a post has followed by your previous update (regardless the post after yours belongs to a participant or not). You can simply write a line or write a journal or even fiction for a day, just make sure they are recorded clearly; the TM, the wins, the captures must be mentioned explicitly.
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Lycanthropy September 24th, 2015 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sun (Post 8939703)
Beautifly and Dustox are sadly under the group known as novelty Pokémon, to showcase the split evolution through personality value, a mechanic introduced in Generation III games. So that's the whole line has actually little to none usage competitively and she's slightly decent for early in-game teams. Fortunately Beautifly has her uses for Pokémon Contests, if you are into collecting Ribbons, May from the anime even uses Beautifly for Contest. Ah wait, that was a decade ago. Lol

The butterflies are useful early game to their quick evolution, but get quickly outclassed, around level 20-25, by other Pokémon, therefore I've rarely used them. The regional birds on the other hand, are still very useful team members, even late game and I often still have one of them, or something like Crobat, on my main team when battling the Champion. They all evolve at a low level too, maybe not level 10 low, but it's not much higher.
I can't speak much about contests, I've never really liked them in the games. In the anime they're a nice addition though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sun (Post 8939703)
I guess that's what makes Flying-type unique. Unlike Water and Fire, which are common element like the Wind, the wind don't take any shape and forms; they are strong forces. So it makes perfect sense why they can't be a lone type normally. While Tornadus appearance seems to contradict this statement, it actually proves the statement since he represents the tornado, a strong wind! :)

Mmm, but I don't think many would have complained if they decided to keep the rule intact and made Tornadus a normal/flying type too. It sounds a bit strange for a legendary Pokémon, but Tornadus's therian forme is a bird just like many normal/flying type Pokémon.

There also used to be a rule that all flying types were typed as something/flying and never flying/something, not even with the normal/flying birds, until Noibat and Noivern, as flying/dragon, came around. I wonder why that happened?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sun (Post 8939703)
That pic reminds me of Rhodanthe and Gust from Telefang.

Ah, as I don't really know Telefang, I've heard about it and that's about it, that's not what I based it on, but they might have got their inspiration from the standard fantasy representation of air elementals too.


Also I'm joining the Race, but as it seems unnecessary extra typing to put everything in two places I'm just leaving a link here.

Sun September 25th, 2015 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lycanthropy (Post 8941608)
The butterflies are useful early game to their quick evolution, but get quickly outclassed, around level 20-25, by other Pokémon, therefore I've rarely used them. The regional birds on the other hand, are still very useful team members, even late game and I often still have one of them, or something like Crobat, on my main team when battling the Champion. They all evolve at a low level too, maybe not level 10 low, but it's not much higher.
I can't speak much about contests, I've never really liked them in the games. In the anime they're a nice addition though.

Yeah most bugs are in the early-mon frame. It's understandable why they aren't as strong as most final evolution stages -- they evolve early, it's going to be a cakewalk if they are that strong. Just imagine if you have access to a Typhlosion shortly after defeating Falkner. While I like Flying-type, the type is more like a curse than an actual help to the butterflies.

Spoiler:
Mmm, but I don't think many would have complained if they decided to keep the rule intact and made Tornadus a normal/flying type too. It sounds a bit strange for a legendary Pokémon, but Tornadus's therian forme is a bird just like many normal/flying type Pokémon.

There also used to be a rule that all flying types were typed as something/flying and never flying/something, not even with the normal/flying birds, until Noibat and Noivern, as flying/dragon, came around. I wonder why that happened?

The Noivern line and Tornadus are indeed unique! I guess these Pokémon are going to make a great topic soon!

Quote:

Also I'm joining the Race, but as it seems unnecessary extra typing to put everything in two places I'm just leaving a link here.
Will do! I'll start my Flying Mono Race here, as soon as you decided which game to play with. :)

DarkSkys October 1st, 2015 2:36 PM

I wouldn't say outclassed, considering I've seen Butterfree used in wifi battles.

Sun October 2nd, 2015 5:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkSkys (Post 8949712)
I wouldn't say outclassed, considering I've seen Butterfree used in wifi battles.

How about the likes of Beautifly, Masquerain and Yanmega? :o

DarkSkys October 2nd, 2015 6:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Sun (Post 8950595)
How about the likes of Beautifly, Masquerain and Yanmega? :o

Yanmega with Speed Boost, Protect, Bug Buzz, Air Slash are the ones I've run across. The Fire/Bug since we're kinda talking about Bugs is also a favorite. Beautifly can learn Quiver Dance to boost speed, as well as Bug Buzz. Though have not seen many. I used 1 in XY though.

Sun October 2nd, 2015 6:54 AM

And that wraps up our Bug/Flying saga. :)

New topic:
What kind animals should they base on for a Gen 7 Flying-type Pokémon? If you are going to suggest a legendary, please tell us the original folklore/mythology of it.

DarkSkys October 2nd, 2015 6:57 AM

What kind animals should they base on for a Gen 7 Flying-type Pokémon? If you were to suggest a legendary, please tell us the original folklore/mythology of it.
A toughy, I can only think of Big Foot. or a yedi

KorpiklaaniVodka October 2nd, 2015 6:59 AM

- Your nickname: KorpiklaaniVodka
- Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Skarmory
- Reason for joining the club: I like flying-types lol
- Answer to the highlighted topic (compulsory):
HIGHLIGHTED TOPIC: Which Flying-type Pokémon deserves a Mega Evolution?
Swellow
Which Flying-type Mega Evolution does not deserve its Mega Evolution?
ummm neither, I think all of them are fine.

Sun October 2nd, 2015 7:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkSkys (Post 8950669)
What kind animals should they base on for a Gen 7 Flying-type Pokémon? If you were to suggest a legendary, please tell us the original folklore/mythology of it.
A toughy, I can only think of Big Foot. or a yedi

How is it possible for a Yeti to be a Flying-type Pokémon? :o I understand Ice-type and even Rock or Fighting... But.…

DarkSkys October 2nd, 2015 7:06 AM

With wings, nature evolves. Heck we may see a Flying type Eeveeolution at some point.

Sun October 2nd, 2015 9:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkSkys (Post 8950681)
With wings, nature evolves. Heck we may see a Flying type Eeveeolution at some point.

That sounds like ze fabulous fairies if you ask meh. :v

Flying-type Eevee on the other hand, isn't that strange. :)

DarkSkys October 2nd, 2015 7:57 PM

We're all strange. But yea Ghost Eevee, Dragon Eevee & other type have been talked about. Look on Google!

Hikamaru October 2nd, 2015 8:12 PM

This topic reminds me so much of all the fanart I've seen for hypothetical designs for more new Eeveelution types. I could imagine a possible Flying Eeveelution have a cloud theme to its design, so that it can still stay in pure-Flying territory.

*reminds how much I miss Eevee/Eeveelutions club*

DarkSkys October 2nd, 2015 11:02 PM

Actually some of the designs for the Flying Eevee is good, some with wings some with out. What's the mythical creature that's got the body of a lion but wings on its back?

KorpiklaaniVodka October 2nd, 2015 11:54 PM

Ummm I haven't been noticed? (hint: check post #83)

but anyway we don't need any more eeveelutions, there are too many of them

R2J October 3rd, 2015 1:07 AM

Which Flying-type Pokémon deserves a Mega Evolution? Fearow
Which Flying-type Mega Evolution does not deserve its Mega Evolution? None
- Your nickname: R2J
- Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Gonna go ahead and shoot for Spearow
- Reason for joining the club: Gen 1 was where I first fell in love with the birds. Spearow was the first one I had and Fearow was the one that got me the win over Gary at the Pokémon League.

DarkSkys October 3rd, 2015 2:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KorpiklaaniVodka (Post 8951788)
Ummm I haven't been noticed? (hint: check post #83)

but anyway we don't need any more eeveelutions, there are too many of them

Yes! More Eevees!

DraconianWing October 3rd, 2015 9:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkSkys (Post 8951767)
Actually some of the designs for the Flying Eevee is good, some with wings some with out. What's the mythical creature that's got the body of a lion but wings on its back?

It's called the Griffin; head and wings of an eagle, back legs of a lion. That would definitely make for an interesting Eeveeolution. Maybe give it it's own signature move too?

Lycanthropy October 3rd, 2015 10:28 AM

A griffin or a hippogriff would be perfect as legendary Pokémon. They can pair flying with any a lot of types, fire, water, electric or ice without getting very strange, but I think rock would fit the best, as griffins were seen as guardians of goldmines to protect the treasure.

Another mythical creature that would be a perfect base for a Pokémon is a pegasus, I'm thinking fairy/flying or electric/flying, but other things can be possible too, like how they made Rapidash a fire type unicorn. Fairy because it simply kinda looks that way and electric, because Pegasus was ordered to carry Zeus's lightning bolts.

Most other flying types are simply based on birds or bugs and there's nothing much specific that can be said about that besides one thing: there are never enough bird Pokémon! ;)

DarkSkys October 3rd, 2015 6:24 PM

How about a flying Unicorn?

Sun October 4th, 2015 1:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KorpiklaaniVodka (Post 8951788)
Ummm I haven't been noticed? (hint: check post #83)

but anyway we don't need any more eeveelutions, there are too many of them

Be patient dude. I already said I'm busy. @[email protected] But yeah, welcome to our club.

Quote:

Originally Posted by R2J (Post 8951852)
Which Flying-type Pokémon deserves a Mega Evolution? Fearow
Which Flying-type Mega Evolution does not deserve its Mega Evolution? None
- Your nickname: R2J
- Your Flying-Type Club-Campaign Partner: Gonna go ahead and shoot for Spearow
- Reason for joining the club: Gen 1 was where I first fell in love with the birds. Spearow was the first one I had and Fearow was the one that got me the win over Gary at the Pokémon League.

Hi there R2J make yourself at home!

Spearow's a good choice, :) Have fun with it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DraconianWing (Post 8952480)
It's called the Griffin; head and wings of an eagle, back legs of a lion. That would definitely make for an interesting Eeveeolution. Maybe give it it's own signature move too?

Like Gryphonmon the tiger and eagle-like Digimon. Maybe a less or none evil version of Oblivion Wing?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lycanthropy (Post 8952565)
A griffin or a hippogriff would be perfect as legendary Pokémon. They can pair flying with any a lot of types, fire, water, electric or ice without getting very strange, but I think rock would fit the best, as griffins were seen as guardians of goldmines to protect the treasure.

Another mythical creature that would be a perfect base for a Pokémon is a pegasus, I'm thinking fairy/flying or electric/flying, but other things can be possible too, like how they made Rapidash a fire type unicorn. Fairy because it simply kinda looks that way and electric, because Pegasus was ordered to carry Zeus's lightning bolts.

Most other flying types are simply based on birds or bugs and there's nothing much specific that can be said about that besides one thing: there are never enough bird Pokémon! ;)

Then that actually makes this Griffin or Hippogriff a perfect legend as sweet Lycan says. I can see it working as a mascot in future generations. :D But instead of guarding gold mine it should be guarding something else. It might be a great counterpart for the Pegasus as well.

DarkSkys October 4th, 2015 2:20 PM

Oblivion Wing was not Evil lol was just over powered.

Hikamaru October 4th, 2015 8:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkSkys (Post 8954285)
Oblivion Wing was not Evil lol was just over powered.

The move was actually called "Death Wing" back in the Japanese version but I always knew they would change the name for the English release given how much the dubbers like to censor the word "death".

Sun October 5th, 2015 1:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkSkys (Post 8954285)
Oblivion Wing was not Evil lol was just over powered.

In a sense you are correct. Just because it represent death and recover its health by draining the opponent's, doesn't necessarily make it evil.

DarkSkys October 5th, 2015 2:27 AM

Like I said, overpowered.


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