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BlackSkalrag August 5th, 2007 11:56 PM

Stealth Rock vs. Spikes
 
I am thinking of training up a Skarmory, and I would like it to have Roar and either Stealth Rock or Spikes.

What are the differences between Stealth Rock and Spikes?
AND SO
Which would be better for Skarmory, Stealth Rock, Spikes or both?

Punishment August 6th, 2007 12:04 AM

Well with Spikes you need to lay down three sets to get the full potential of the damage which is 25%. Problem is Pokemon with Levitate or are flying types can avoid it. Another problem is it takes a bit to set up and your opponent can easily send in a counter. Not to mention it can be ruined by a single Rapid Spin.

Stealth Rock has its advantages in the amount of time you set up.
You only need to setup one Stealth Rock. It does hit all Pokemon including fliers but the damage varies according to the type. A Flying type would suffer more damage then a Steel type.

Personally I like Spikes on Skarmory.

Shiraishi August 6th, 2007 5:41 AM

Save ur tm for something that doesnt learn spikes :/

sims796 August 6th, 2007 7:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cakekun (Post 2716792)
Save ur tm for something that doesnt learn spikes :/

I agree. Would Rapid Spin work on Stealth Rock? I learned that when a Poison type hits Toxic Spikes, those spikes dissapear. When a Fllying/Levitate hits regular Spikes, do they dissapear?

Punishment August 6th, 2007 7:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sims796 (Post 2717177)
I agree. Would Rapid Spin work on Stealth Rock? I learned that when a Poison type hits Toxic Spikes, those spikes dissapear. When a Fllying/Levitate hits regular Spikes, do they dissapear?

Yes Papid Spin works on Stealth Rock. A Pokemon with Flying/Levitate wont make regular Spikes disappear.

Samson August 6th, 2007 8:53 AM

stealth rock is so much better. it ruins so many focus sashers, especially gengar, who i absolutely hate as a sasher.

c_dog August 6th, 2007 9:45 AM

on skarmories, i recommend spikes. but i personally prefer stealth rock myself(easier to set up and ruins focus sasher like samson said).


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