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wolf

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Is there a Way to counter zapdos non-Stop?
especcially the scarfed ones which carry around U-Turn to escape :/
Blissey and Snorlax do a good job. Jolteon and Raikou can come in on Electric and weak moves. Flygon and Gliscor has an easy time if Zapdos is carrying HP Grass instead of HP Ice, Swampert and Rhyperior counter Zapdos easily if it is the opposite. Tyranitar and Latias are also decent.
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wolf

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I can't decide on putting either Rotom (Heat) or Charizard... Who has better stats, movsets,etc. Can someone list the pros and cons tothses two pokemon and which one I should go with??? Please
Rotom-H should always be used over Charizard. The most used move, Stealth Rock, cuts half of Charizard's health just switching in, that means Charizard can only switch in twice (three times if you have a certain EV spread). Charizard is pretty fun to use if you have a Rapid Spinner though. Not to mention Rotom-H has tons of immunities and resistances, so it is really easy to switch it in.
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Posted November 25th, 2016
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Hows this to lead a UU team??

Absol@Focus Sash
Super Luck
Naive
252 Spe/252 HP/4 SpA
- Calm Mind/Will-o-Wisp
- Mean Look
- Substitute/Taunt
- Baton Pass

Electrode@Leftovers
Static
Hasty
252 Spe/252 SpA/4 HP
- Thunderbolt
- Taunt
- Screech
- Explosion

Seeing how most UU leads are Swellow these days, I'll send in Absol to set up for Electrode. Absol uses Mean Look, Taunt [or Substitute later], Calm Mind or Wil-o-Wisp, and Substitute [if Taunt hasn't been used], then Baton Passes to Electrode who can, with maxed out Speed, and high Special Atk will OHKO with Tbolt.

This is all assuming that the opponent leads with Swellow though.
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wolf

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Posted October 23rd, 2022
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Hows this to lead a UU team??

Absol@Focus Sash
Super Luck
Naive
252 Spe/252 HP/4 SpA
- Calm Mind/Will-o-Wisp
- Mean Look
- Substitute/Taunt
- Baton Pass

Electrode@Leftovers
Static
Hasty
252 Spe/252 SpA/4 HP
- Thunderbolt
- Taunt
- Screech
- Explosion

Seeing how most UU leads are Swellow these days, I'll send in Absol to set up for Electrode. Absol uses Mean Look, Taunt [or Substitute later], Calm Mind or Wil-o-Wisp, and Substitute [if Taunt hasn't been used], then Baton Passes to Electrode who can, with maxed out Speed, and high Special Atk will OHKO with Tbolt.

This is all assuming that the opponent leads with Swellow though.
Swellow is the 16th used lead, not entirely common compared to some leads (edit: never mind, this is from June). Centralizing on just one lead is not good, definitely when some leads like Yanmega can break this strategy. Swellow will probably switch out once it sees Absol, as it would be scared of Sucker Punch. Absol is also a bit too fragile to be setting up all that, but I guess it could work if you tested it.
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Hows this to lead a UU team??

Absol@Focus Sash
Super Luck
Naive
252 Spe/252 HP/4 SpA
- Calm Mind/Will-o-Wisp
- Mean Look
- Substitute/Taunt
- Baton Pass

Electrode@Leftovers
Static
Hasty
252 Spe/252 SpA/4 HP
- Thunderbolt
- Taunt
- Screech
- Explosion

Seeing how most UU leads are Swellow these days, I'll send in Absol to set up for Electrode. Absol uses Mean Look, Taunt [or Substitute later], Calm Mind or Wil-o-Wisp, and Substitute [if Taunt hasn't been used], then Baton Passes to Electrode who can, with maxed out Speed, and high Special Atk will OHKO with Tbolt.

This is all assuming that the opponent leads with Swellow though.
Espeon far outclasses Absol in terms of Calm Mind baton passing, and even then, you shouldn't lead with it. Too many things can beat you 1 on 1.

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Rotom-H should always be used over Charizard. The most used move, Stealth Rock, cuts half of Charizard's health just switching in, that means Charizard can only switch in twice (three times if you have a certain EV spread). Charizard is pretty fun to use if you have a Rapid Spinner though. Not to mention Rotom-H has tons of immunities and resistances, so it is really easy to switch it in.
But wait! I do have a rapid spinner so would getting charizard be good then? I really like charizard and want it to be on my team...

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Any recomendations for a gallade moveset? I'm thinking of using one of the movesets from Smogon But I'm having trouble deciding what would be more useful for me.

btw My gallade has a jolly nature and its EV's are 252 ATT and 252 Speed and 4 HP.

Any recomendations?

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Dynamo, Rosellia, Male Level: 15
Moves: Spikes, Stun Spore, Power Whip, Sludge Bomb, Growth

Buster, Marill, Male Level: 11
Moves: Aqua Jet, Water Gun, Belly Drum, Tail Whip, Tickle

Knox, Sandygast, Female Level 10
Moves: Absorb, Astronish, Sand Attack, Destiny Bond, Ancient Power
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Kinda depends on what your team needs. I would go for double status, but I'm just one of those people that likes to spread paralysis and burn around.

Choice Scarf makes it good for revenge killing though. Close Combat, Ice Punch, Night Slash, Thunderpunch. Too bad it doesn't learn Pursuit, otherwise it would be a very good Latias counter =|
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Posted August 28th, 2018
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Any recomendations for a gallade moveset? I'm thinking of using one of the movesets from Smogon But I'm having trouble deciding what would be more useful for me.

btw My gallade has a jolly nature and its EV's are 252 ATT and 252 Speed and 4 HP.

Any recomendations?
Gallade
Adamant nature is best
-Psycho Cut
-Night Slash / Shadow Sneak
-Close Combat / Drain Punch
-Ice Punch / Thunder Punch / Fire Punch / Leaf Blade

Psycho Cut and Drain Punch / Close Combat for STAB moves. Night Slash / Shadow Sneak for coverage, I'd go with Shadow Sneak since Gallade is really weak to Ghost but not very fast. One of the elemental punches or Leaf Blade take your pick of whatever move type you need. Gallade can't really set itself up it's pretty frail and not that fast so you'd have to Baton Pass it some Swords Dance then it can sweep.

As far as items go if you want to revenge kill go with Choice Scarf for sweeping Choice Band, Muscle Band gives a weaker boost but doesn't restrict you to one move. Another alternative is Life Orb but that's at the cost of 10% HP, but since Gallade is frail to begin with that might not be too much of a concern.

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Yeah but I'm already planning on giving my tangrowth a double stats moveset. Shoulden't I give Gallade swords dance also just for an even bigger Attack boost? I'm thinking of using a life orb for his hold item

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Dynamo, Rosellia, Male Level: 15
Moves: Spikes, Stun Spore, Power Whip, Sludge Bomb, Growth

Buster, Marill, Male Level: 11
Moves: Aqua Jet, Water Gun, Belly Drum, Tail Whip, Tickle

Knox, Sandygast, Female Level 10
Moves: Absorb, Astronish, Sand Attack, Destiny Bond, Ancient Power

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Yeah but I'm already planning on giving my tangrowth a double stats moveset. Shoulden't I give Gallade swords dance also just for an even bigger Attack boost? I'm thinking of using a life orb for his hold item
Gallade can't take a lot of hits though it may be able to pull off one or two Swords Dances in though be careful around fast enemies since Gallade's speed isn't terrific. Bulk Up would be a little more useful since it also ups Defense but on the down side it only ups Attack but one stage instead of two, and you'd still be vulnerable to Special Attacks.
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Is there a Way to counter zapdos non-Stop?
especcially the scarfed ones which carry around U-Turn to escape :/
Stealth Rock.

Pursuit also hits for double the power on U-Turn, see Weavile and CB Tar.



EDIT :-


I also have 2 questions.

1. Ingame does Magic Coat reflect Taunt ? Can someone test this for me? Would be much appreciated.

2. Does Baton Pass escape Pursuit ?
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If a Pokemon uses Torment on you and you're holding a Choice Item what happens?
I'm just trying to see if Torment is a worthy move to have.
If you're choiced into a move after your opponent uses torment, you'll use Struggle every other turn, provided you don't switch.

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Posted July 18th, 2009
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This is my Baby team for PBR Baby League.

Taillow @ Flame Orb
Guts
Adamant
252 Atk/252 Spd/4 HP
Protect
Brave Bird
U-Turn
Facade
Note: HE** yeah I got Guts on FIRE!!! Oh wait thats bad... S***!!!

Meditite @ Expert Belt
Jolly
252 Atk/252 Spd/4 HP
Drain Punch
Psycho Cut
Fire Punch
Thunderpunch
Note: Ohmm....

Wailmer @ Choice Scarf
30 SpA IVs
Modest
Oblivious
252 SpA/252 Spd/4 HP
Water Spout
Ice Beam
Hydro Pump
Hidden Power Electric
Note: Heh heh. Whee!!! *splashes*

Drifloon @ Leichi Berry
Unburden
Modest
252 SpA/252 Spd/4 Atk
Endure
Explosion
Shadow Ball
Psychic
Note: This little baloon reminds me of Halo Wars big explosions.

Riolu @ Salac Berry
Adamant
252 Atk/252 Spd/4 HP
Swords Dance
Reversal
Payback
Endure
Note: DIE GHOST-TYPES!!!

Gastly @ Focus Sash
Timid
252 SpA/252 Spd/4 HP
Rain Dance
Sludge Bomb
Destiny Bond
Energy Ball
Note: Aww wittle ball of poisonnn... Holy crap it has fangs... Get the *bleep* away from me!!! GAME OVER (you know the Game over screen from Resident Evil with the zombies and all that? yeah thats the screen)

P.S. Im new here so...
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In my house.
Seen August 8th, 2011
Posted July 31st, 2011
659 posts
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This is my Baby team for PBR Baby League.

Taillow @ Flame Orb
Guts
Adamant
252 Atk/252 Spd/4 HP
Protect
Brave Bird
U-Turn
Facade
Note: HE** yeah I got Guts on FIRE!!! Oh wait thats bad... S***!!!

Meditite @ Expert Belt
Jolly
252 Atk/252 Spd/4 HP
Drain Punch
Psycho Cut
Fire Punch
Thunderpunch
Note: Ohmm....

Wailmer @ Choice Scarf
30 SpA IVs
Modest
Oblivious
252 SpA/252 Spd/4 HP
Water Spout
Ice Beam
Hydro Pump
Hidden Power Electric
Note: Heh heh. Whee!!! *splashes*

Drifloon @ Leichi Berry
Unburden
Modest
252 SpA/252 Spd/4 Atk
Endure
Explosion
Shadow Ball
Psychic
Note: This little baloon reminds me of Halo Wars big explosions.

Riolu @ Salac Berry
Adamant
252 Atk/252 Spd/4 HP
Swords Dance
Reversal
Payback
Endure
Note: DIE GHOST-TYPES!!!

Gastly @ Focus Sash
Timid
252 SpA/252 Spd/4 HP
Rain Dance
Sludge Bomb
Destiny Bond
Energy Ball
Note: Aww wittle ball of poisonnn... Holy crap it has fangs... Get the *bleep* away from me!!! GAME OVER (you know the Game over screen from Resident Evil with the zombies and all that? yeah thats the screen)

P.S. Im new here so...

I might be missin something but why rain dance on gastly
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Posted October 19th, 2010
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13.9 Years
This is my Baby team for PBR Baby League.

Taillow @ Flame Orb
Guts
Adamant
252 Atk/252 Spd/4 HP
Protect
Brave Bird
U-Turn
Facade
Note: Note that Taillow won't survive long with Flame Orb though.

Meditite @ Expert Belt
Jolly
252 Atk/252 Spd/4 HP
Drain Punch Hi Jump Kick
Psycho Cut
Fire Punch Ice Punch
Thunderpunch
Note: Try getting a better Fighting move, which is Hi Jump Kick, since Drain Punch only has 60BP, 5PP and Meditite has a stat of a glass cannon.But then, HJK's a pain with the 1/2 miss recoil, so you may opt for Brick Break, which is much weaker but safer.

Wailmer @ Choice Scarf
30 SpA IVs
Modest
Oblivious
252 SpA/252 Spd/4 HP
Water Spout
Ice Beam
Hydro Pump
Hidden Power Electric
Note: I might remove CS and give rest-talk over Hydro Pump and HP Electric, since it recharges Water Spout's power and gives you chances to attack as well

Drifloon @ Leichi Berry
Unburden
Modest
252 SpA/252 Spd/4 Atk
Endure
Explosion
Shadow Ball
Psychic
Note: Psychic's pretty crap, so you might just want to switch into SubPass set instead, which is Substitute, Baton Pass, Shadow Ball and HP Fighting

Riolu @ Salac Berry
Adamant
252 Atk/252 Spd/4 HP
Swords Dance
Reversal Cross Chop or Hi Jump Kick
Payback Shadow Claw
Endure Ice Punch, Bullet Punch or Blaze Kick
Note: Sadly, Riolu DOES get hit by Sandstorm, and using too many takes-down-the-Pokemon-soon-or-immediately attacks are very risky.

Gastly @ Focus Sash
Timid
252 SpA/252 Spd/4 HP
Rain Dance Thunderbolt
Sludge Bomb Hypnosis
Destiny Bond
Energy Ball Hidden Power Fighting
Note: Sorry - but the coverage are pretty crap with this set; give Gastly HP Fighting over Energy Ball for Perfect-type-coverage and give Hypnosis over Sludge Bomb instead to make this guy into a lead that induces sleep, Thunderbolt over Rain Dance for a good coverage and a decent powered move. Ehh... I'm guessing you're trying to help Wailmer's WS and HP right? Not really worth it imo

P.S. Im new here so...
Me possiblly doing the lousiest rate and recommendations ever... I'll come back to it later since it's pretty late time for me now -sleepy- Anyways, the thoughts and things that I can see clear as a bell:

Your team are seriously weak to anything that has Sandstorm or Hail support and all of them have a rather crap defenses as well, which doesn't help, ghost and electric weak, and many of them require to be in lower HP to be fully potential and 1 that needs to have full HP to be in full potential, as well as one who'll wear out soon due to Flame Orb. Basically, a stall team will most likely tire all of your team out by themselves, and in the end beat you.
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oh i see,thats clever!! soz never thought of that
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OK, I'm building another team, hopefully, this one is better than the last one:


Kingdra~Modest~ @Petaya Berry
Ability: Sniper
Hydro Pump
Ice Beam
Dragon Pulse
Dragon Dance
EV's 252 Sp Attack/126Defense/126SpDefense

I'm thinking of making Kindra my team leader/Special Sweeper It's typing gives it coverage against ice, which is good. and Dragon Pulse does good damage+Stab, same for Hydro Pump

[email protected] Orb
Ability: quick feet
Brick Break
Shadow Claw
Ice Punch
Swords Dance/Bulk Up
EV's: 252Attack/252Defense/6HP

Ursaring is my Physical Sweeper in this team. Brick Break gives it coverage againts rock/normal types, Shadow claw incase any SP attack Poke's are thrown in, like Alakazam. Ice punch for Dragons/Birds that can cause serious damage for my team.

Togekiss~Modest~Soul Dew
Ability: Hustle
Aura Sphere
Air Slash
Shock Wave
Roost
EV's 252SpAttack/252SpDefense/6Speed

Since it's ability is Hustle, I gave it Aura Sphere, because it never misses+Hustle boosts power.

Blissey~Bold~Leftovers
Ability:Natural Cure
Thunder Wave
Seismic Toss
Softboiled
Psychic
EV's:252Hp/252Defense/6SpAttack


Spiritomb~Gentle~
Ability:Pressure
Dark Pulse
Shadow Ball
Calm Mind
Torment/Taunt
EV's:252SpAttack/252SpDefense/6Defense


Donphan~Adamant~
Ability:Pickup
Stealth Rock
Rapid Spin
Earthquake
????(Sugestions with 4th move please)
EV's:252Attack/252Defense/6Speed
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OK, I'm building another team, hopefully, this one is better than the last one:


Kingdra~Modest~ @life orb
Ability: Sniper
Hydro Pump
Waterfall
draco meteor
Dragon Dance
EV's 252 Sp Attack/126Defense/126SpDefense

I'm thinking of making Kindra my team leader/Special Sweeper It's typing gives it coverage against ice, which is good. and Dragon Pulse does good damage+Stab, same for Hydro Pump

[email protected]flame orb
Ability: quick feet
facade
Shadow Claw
Ice Punch/EQ
Bulk Up
EV's: 252Attack/252Defense/6HP

Ursaring is my Physical Sweeper in this team. Brick Break gives it coverage againts rock/normal types, Shadow claw incase any SP attack Poke's are thrown in, like Alakazam. Ice punch for Dragons/Birds that can cause serious damage for my team.

Togekiss~Modest~ dunno what item to use but why soul dew?
Ability: serene grace
aura sphere
Air Slash
Fire blast/flame thrower/Shadow ball
Roost
EV's 252SpAttack/252SpDefense/6Speed

Since it's ability is Hustle, I gave it Aura Sphere, because it never misses+Hustle boosts power.
Hustle boosts power of physical moves only so it doesnt affect aura sphere

Blissey~Bold~Leftovers
Ability:Natural Cure
Thunder Wave
Seismic Toss
Softboiled
ice beam
EV's:252Hp/252Defense/6SpAttack


Spiritomb~carefull @ focus sash
Ability:Pressure
pain split
darkpulse
Calm Mind
hypnosis/Taunt
EV's:252SpAttack/252SpDefense/6Defense
I love this set as its so destructive and good at killing big sweepers


Donphan~Impish~lefties
Ability:Pickup
Stealth Rock/Knock off/Roar
Rapid Spin
Earthquake
ice shard

EV's:252HP/252Defense/6atk
There you go changes in bold
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Kingdra~Adamant~ @Life Orb
Ability: Sniper
Hydro Pump
Outrage
Waterfall

Dragon Dance
EV's 252 att / 236 speed /24 sp.attt

I gather you dont know what Dragon Dance does ? Take advantage of it, your evs make no sense.


Ursaring~Jolly[email protected]Toxic Orb
Ability: quick feet
Close Combat
Fire Punch
Facade
Swords Dance

EV's: 252Attack/252speed/6HP

Take advantage of Facades side effect, STAB and Toxic Orb which also activates quick feet. Close Combat > Brick Break. Fire Punch >> Ice Punch. Again wtf @ your evs.



Togekiss~Modest~Leftovers
Ability: Serene Grace
Aura Sphere
Air Slash
Nasty Plot
Roost
EV's 252 HP / 152 Sp.A / 104 Spe

No, just no. Hustle doesnt effect special attacks and sucks nor does Soul Dew effect ANYTHING bar [email protected] Again evs lolwut?


Blissey~Bold~Leftovers
Ability:Natural Cure
Thunder Wave
Seismic Toss
Softboiled
Flamethrower
EV's:252Hp/252Defense/6SpAttack

Psychic sucks.


Spiritomb~Careful.~
Ability:Pressure
Taunt
Sucker Punch
Pain Split
Will-o-Wisp

EV's:252 HP / 144 DEF / 112 SP.DEF

:/


Donphan~Impish~
Ability:Sturdy.
Stealth Rock
Rapid Spin
Earthquake
Stone Edge / Assurance
EV's:252HP/252Defense/6Speed
Comments in bold.

Ughh there is so much with this i dont know where to start.

Ill just give you some advice.

Firstly i suggest doing some research before rushing head long into things, namely what certain moves and items do. This will benefit you in the long run.

On defensive pokemon you max out hp in 99.9% of circumstances.

Too many set up sweepers is never a good thing.

Your evs should reflect what the pokemons role is. Not just allocated randomly like on Kingdra and Ursaring mainly, who are sweepers yet you give them def evs ? That is beyond pointless.

Team is metagame weak anyways, we have a team building guide AND a threat list in the stickies i suggest you use those you will find them helpful.

Ill link you here too.
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Posted July 28th, 2009
137 posts
15.1 Years
Can anyone supply me a moveset for azumarill w/ Perish song?
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