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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

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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.

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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

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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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Originally Posted by Lycanthropy (Post 8915018)
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Originally Posted by Venitardus (Post 8916519)
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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.


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