*A Freshly Scented Garden* Grass-type Club

[Rain T.]

If I pretended that I had access to every Grass type and Hidden Abilities, as well as all items, move tutors, and TMs/HMs of Gen. VI, my ideal team would be:

Pokemon 1: Abomasnow
Ability: Snow Warning
Nature: Hardy/Docile/Bashful/Quirky/Serious
Moves: Blizzard/Ice Shard/Water Pulse/Seed Bomb
Item: Abomasite

Pokemon 2: Serperior
Ability: Contrary
Nature: Modest
Moves: Leaf Storm/Leech Seed/Swagger/Dragon Pulse
Item: Big Root

Pokemon 3: Roserade
Ability: Technician
Nature: Bold
Moves: Grassy Terrain/Toxic/Venoshock/Magical Leaf
Item: Black Sludge or Poison Barb (whichever is found first in gameplay)

Pokemon 4: Breloom
Ability: Effect Spore
Nature: Careful
Moves: Drain Punch/Seed Bomb/Rock Slide/Spore
Item: Leftovers

Pokemon 5: Ludicolo
Ability: Swift Swim or Rain Dish
Nature: Hardy/Docile/Bashful/Quirky/Serious
Moves: Rain Dance/Scald/Energy Ball/Zen Headbutt
Item: Damp Rock

Pokemon 6: Gogoat
Ability: Grass Pelt
Nature: Hardy/Docile/Bashful/Quirky/Serious
Moves: Horn Leech/Bulk Up/Rock Slide/Surf
Item: Miracle Seed

 

[Dendisan]

CURRENT TOPIC: Grass Types and the Weather

What is your all time favourite Grass Starter?
My pride and joy is the 6IV special sweeper Ludicolo I bred for my rain team, though it's not a starter, i treat it as my OG partner.
Treeko would have to be my overall favourite grass type starter due to his secondary evolutions design and the part Grovyle played in Pkmn Mystery dungeon 2 [Feely FEEELS]

Why is it so special to you?
The Lotad came out shiny; can have friends confirm it as they were beside me when i started hyperventilating.

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- Your nickname:
Dendi or Dandy.

- Your Grass-Type Club-Campaign Partner:
Lotad

- Reason for joining the club:
Monograss enthusiast since Gen 3.

 

[LilyGardy]

Spoiler:

CURRENT TOPIC: Grass Types and the Weather

What is your all time favourite Grass Starter?
My pride and joy is the 6IV special sweeper Ludicolo I bred for my rain team, though it's not a starter, i treat it as my OG partner.
Treeko would have to be my overall favourite grass type starter due to his secondary evolutions design and the part Grovyle played in Pkmn Mystery dungeon 2 [Feely FEEELS]

Why is it so special to you?
The Lotad came out shiny; can have friends confirm it as they were beside me when i started hyperventilating.

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- Your nickname:
Dendi or Dandy.

- Your Grass-Type Club-Campaign Partner:
Lotad

- Reason for joining the club:
Monograss enthusiast since Gen 3.

Spoiler:

Welcome to the Club!

Congratulations on hatching the Shiny Lotad. :)

Whilst I have never had the patience to try and hatch a Shiny, let alone a 6 IV one I have had the good fortune of finding two Shiny Lotads whilst DexNaving in Alpha Sapphire. The female is now a Shiny Dark Green hatted Ludicolo whilst the male is still a Lotad.

I am liking the varied answers to the Monograss teams so far. :)

My current Grass Monotype team (White, 4/8 badges)

Spoiler:

Rhianne the Timid Lilligant - Level 34
Severus the Bashful Servine - Level 26
Simon the Lonely Pansage - Level 34
Lydia the Impish Leavanny - Level 30
Veronica the Hasty Autumn form Sawsbuck - Level 34
Fred the Foongus - Level 22

Severus was the only Pokemon I had for the first two Gyms and Growth was incredibly useful. Lydia was very powerful early on as she evolved before I got the third Badge and I taught Retaliate. Rhianne soloed the battle with Elesa as Sleep Powder and Quiver Dance is as effective as it always is. :)

Veronica is the hardest hitter of my team and surprisingly came with Jump Kick, a very useful 100 base power Fighting Move and evolved in Chargestone Cave, She may end up being the star of this playthrough. Simon is proving surprisingly useful with STAB Seed Bomb and Acrobatics against the Army of Bug types in Unova.

I am not sure whether to have Foongus as my final party member or Virizion. Using a legendary does feel a bit like cheating.

 

[Rain T.]

I am not sure whether to have Foongus as my final party member or Virizion. Using a legendary does feel a bit like cheating.

I'd take Virizion over Foongus/Amoongus any day, to be honest. It wouldn't be cheating. Just using your resources. ;)

 

[Sun]

New Topic


Do you think Grass Types being strongly affected by the weather is a good thing and have you ever used this to your advantage?

For the likes of Venusaur, Vileplume, Victreebel etc etc., the Chlorophyl Ability is a blessing for them and yes I've used them to my advantage! While the likes of Sunkern line and Tropius couldn't really make use of their weather-related abilities which is a shame!

 

[Dendisan]

Hey thanks, and grats or your DEXnaving 'Tads. :)

Personally i think Amoongus is incredible in the double battle format; not so sure about him in single battles, i'd use mine as an entry hazard monster that forces switches and stalls with Giga drain and whatnot.

But das'just'me ;)

My Monograss team on OR is as followed.

Luigi the Special Sweeper
Modest Nature
Ability: Swift Swim
Item: Damp Rock
6 IV's
EV's: 252 SpAtk / 252 Sp / 4 HP
Char: Takes plenty of siestas :^]
Ingame level: 100 (tbh they all are)
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Shen of the Swords Dance
Adamant Nature
Ability: Pickpocket
Item: Weakness Policy or Focus Sash, experimenting rn.
5 IV's / No Sp Atk
EV's: 252 Atk / 252 Sp / 4 HP
Char: Alert to sounds
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(Rip no Roserade sprite resource)
Roserade the Toxic Hazard
Calm Nature
Ability: Technician
Item: Focus Sash
5 IV's / No Atk
Ev's: 130 HP / 126 Def / 252 SP
Char: Often dozes off
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Balboa the boxing champion
Jolly Nature
Ability: Effect Spore
Item: Weakness Policy
5 IV's / No Sp Atk.
Ev's: 252 Sp / 252 Atk / 4 SpDef
Char: Likes to fight
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(Breeding this was a depressing experience lol)
Shae the mega broken Sceptile.
Adamant Nature
Ability: Lightning Rod
Item: Sceptilite
5 IV's / No Sp Atk.
Ev's: 252 Atk / 252 Sp / 4 Hp
Char: Impetuous and silly
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Toric the TrOPius wild card
Timid Nature
Ability: Chlorophyll
Item: Choice Specs
5 Iv's / No Atk.
Ev's: 252 SpAtk / 252 Spd / 4 Hp
Char: Mischievous

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Alternatively you coulda just looked on my trainer card in my sig but this was a more fun way of doing it lol.

 

[Dendisan]

New Topic

Do you think Grass Types being strongly affected by the weather is a good thing and have you ever used this to your advantage?

All i can say is 150 power Weather Ball roserade (with technician) in a sunny day, never before have i seen such a power. ;A;

 

[DarkestMidnight]

I'd actually like to redo my grass-type team selection, because I put more thought into it now. I kinda just threw my favorite grass-types together for the last one I made, and didn't really give any movesets or reasons for each Pokemon's inclusion. Here's my actual team:

Sceptile-Mega @ Sceptilite
Ability: Lightning Rod
Level: 50
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Serious Nature
- Leaf Storm
- Substitute
- Swords Dance
- Brick Break

Exeggutor @ Lum Berry
Ability: Chlorophyll
Level: 50
EVs: 4 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Calm Nature
- Leech Seed
- Light Screen
- Psychic
- Toxic

Shiftry @ Sitrus Berry
Ability: Chlorophyll
Level: 50
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 SpD
Adamant Nature
- Focus Blast
- Foul Play
- Hurricane
- Fake Out

Abomasnow @ Leftovers
Ability: Soundproof
Level: 50
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Rash Nature
- Ice Beam
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Shadow Ball

Amoonguss @ Focus Sash
Ability: Effect Spore
Level: 50
EVs: 4 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Sunny Day
- Sludge Bomb
- Spore
- Substitute

Ludicolo @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Own Tempo
Level: 50
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Rash Nature
- Hydro Pump
- Drain Punch
- Rest
- Sleep Talk

I'm aware that this team isn't as good as it could be, but I tried to balance it out as much as I could.

Also, kinda off topic, but I'd like to give a warm welcome to the new club members! I didn't see your messages before, so forgive me for being a bit late. If you ever need any help with something, feel free to ask.

-Tempest

 

[DarkestMidnight]

This is really off topic, but I'm just wondering, do any of you watch Fairy Tail? I'm a huge fan of anime and manga, and I used to read the manga, but I just started watching the anime. It's a really fun series, and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone.

Just so this isn't totally off topic, I also wanted to cover something else. Which grass-type ability is your favorite and why?

Personally, I prefer either Leaf Guard or Effect Spore due to their useful status effects. Leaf Guard allows a Pokemon to be immune to all status effects when in sunlight. Effect Spore allows a Pokemon to possibly poison, paralyze, or put an attacking Pokemon to sleep upon contact. Both of these are very nice defensive abilities and have many uses in competitive play.

Thanks for listening to me ramble on again, I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this topic!

-Tempest

 

[Dendisan]

The soundtrack for Fairy Tail was gorgeous but the anime was so-n-so for me, as much as I love a good action anime {One Piece fan since i was like 5 years old and more recently Black Lagoon) it just didn't pace very well and I found the story thrashed about in the anime as it just failed to find an identity among the fantasy adventure giants, it's relatable to a lot of anime shows of it's genre and none in that, every arc adopted a different formula and that formula would feel inspired by it's neighbouring anime who did it or were doing it first. And i'm talking from one piece to naruto. Though the manga is something else entirely, beautiful. (btw, I stopped watching @ the sun village arc)

ON TOPIC

My favourite Ability is Overgrow surprisingly, the same way Blaze and Torrent get me for the other types, the clutch potential and epic feel when your grass type tanks a hit barely to return a solar beam.

Hot damn.

It's a shame Shiftry didn't get it, can imagine his white hair glowing gold as he clutches his focus sash and Super Saiyaans the sh** out of the opposition on the counter-attack.

 

[Mawa]

I don't know fairy Tail...

My favorite ability ... hum that's a good question...
The one that come in mind is Regenerator. Or effect spore. A.K.A Amoongus lol

 

[DarkestMidnight]

The soundtrack for Fairy Tail was gorgeous but the anime was so-n-so for me, as much as I love a good action anime {One Piece fan since i was like 5 years old and more recently Black Lagoon) it just didn't pace very well and I found the story thrashed about in the anime as it just failed to find an identity among the fantasy adventure giants, it's relatable to a lot of anime shows of it's genre and none in that, every arc adopted a different formula and that formula would feel inspired by it's neighbouring anime who did it or were doing it first. And i'm talking from one piece to naruto. Though the manga is something else entirely, beautiful. (btw, I stopped watching @ the sun village arc)

ON TOPIC

My favourite Ability is Overgrow surprisingly, the same way Blaze and Torrent get me for the other types, the clutch potential and epic feel when your grass type tanks a hit barely to return a solar beam.

Hot damn.

It's a shame Shiftry didn't get it, can imagine his white hair glowing gold as he clutches his focus sash and Super Saiyaans the sh** out of the opposition on the counter-attack.

Nice! Yeah, I totally understand your point of view. We may have some differences, but as I always like to say, to each their own. I always hate being judged for what I love, so I don't ever do it to others (this isn't a diss to you, I'm not saying you did anything of the sort). As to your favorite ability, I do like Overgrow a lot as well, it's really useful.

Also, I don't think we've talked before, so I'd like to say I'm glad to meet you! :) If you need help with anything or want advice on some good animes to watch, feel free to ask me anytime.

-Tempest♥

 

[Dendisan]

Nice! Yeah, I totally understand your point of view. We may have some differences, but as I always like to say, to each their own. I always hate being judged for what I love, so I don't ever do it to others (this isn't a diss to you, I'm not saying you did anything of the sort). As to your favorite ability, I do like Overgrow a lot as well, it's really useful.

Also, I don't think we've talked before, so I'd like to say I'm glad to meet you! :) If you need help with anything or want advice on some good animes to watch, feel free to ask me anytime.

-Tempest♥

Each to their own indeed, good to meet you too dude. :-)

Taking a Hiatus from anime rn but i'll keep an eye out for your second opinion, cheers.

 

[Rain T.]

I absolutely love Fairy Tail, and am completely caught up with the anime. I just gotta find the time to pick up with the manga, but high school keeps me really busy....

As for the topic, hmm... Not sure if it counts, but Mega Venusaur having Thick Fat is (in my opinion) somewhat of a godsend, as the ability results in Fire and Ice type attacks only doing half the damage, essentially making them no longer super effective.

 

[LilyGardy]

I'm sorry but I have never seen Fairy Tale but I have heard good things about Sailor Moon which I plan to watch at some point.

Answer to Topic

Much as I think Own Tempo is a great ability on Lilligant, my favourite Grass Type Ability is Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll doubles the speed of several Pokémon under the sun. This helps alleviate the usually slow speed of some Grass Types such as Vileplume.

Whilst some Pokemon like Lilligant can increase their speed through other ways Chlorophyll is very helpful for Grass Types as Sunny Weather as other positive effects for Grass types.

 

[DarkestMidnight]

I absolutely love Fairy Tail, and am completely caught up with the anime. I just gotta find the time to pick up with the manga, but high school keeps me really busy....

As for the topic, hmm... Not sure if it counts, but Mega Venusaur having Thick Fat is (in my opinion) somewhat of a godsend, as the ability results in Fire and Ice type attacks only doing half the damage, essentially making them no longer super effective.

Nice! I'm not completely done with the anime, but I'm getting close.

As to Thick Fat, I definitely agree. It's a very useful ability for grass-types, considering it does weaken fire and ice attacks.

 

[DarkestMidnight]

I'm sorry but I have never seen Fairy Tale but I have heard good things about Sailor Moon which I plan to watch at some point.

Answer to Topic

Much as I think Own Tempo is a great ability on Lilligant, my favourite Grass Type Ability is Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll doubles the speed of several Pokémon under the sun. This helps alleviate the usually slow speed of some Grass Types such as Vileplume.

Whilst some Pokemon like Lilligant can increase their speed through other ways Chlorophyll is very helpful for Grass Types as Sunny Weather as other positive effects for Grass types.

For sure, I'd definitely recommend Fairy Tail. If you're into magic and a lot of adventure, I feel like Fairy Tail would be a good anime to watch.

Ah yeah, Chlorophyll is definitely one of the best grass-type abilities. I remember we talked about that a little bit when the topic was weather's effects on grass-types. Especially for slow grass-types, Chlorophyll can be a life-saver.

 

[DarkestMidnight]

I know I've been doing a lot of topics lately, but I came up with a good one this time. I promise I'll stop for a little bit after this so other members can have a chance to create their own.

What is your favorite grass-type mega? Why? Are there any specific movesets you like for that particular Pokemon?

I tend to prefer Mega Abomasnow, because it's a physical tank that can learn ground, fire (hidden power), grass, and ice type moves. Overall, I feel that Mega Abomasnow covers a lot of bases and is very useful. Here's a moveset I came up with:

Abomasnow-Mega @ Abomasite
Ability: Snow Warning
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 SpD / 4 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Wood Hammer
- Protect

Thanks again guys! Once again, I'm sorry for hogging the topics, I promise I'll take a break.

-Tempest

 

[Rain T.]

Mega Venusaur is my favorite, mostly due to its Thick Fat ability, which nulls the effectiveness of Fire and Ice, leaving it weak only to Flying and Psychic, as the Poison typing nulls Poison and Bug. A nice set of moves for Mega Venusaur would be Sleep Powder, Leech Seed, Giga Drain, and Sludge Bomb. Or (for people like me who just prefer power/plain offense) Toxic, Venoshock, Earthquake, and Petal Blizzard.

 

[LilyGardy]

What is your favourite Grass Type Mega? What moveset would you use?

Whilst I have used all three Grass Type Megas my favourite of the three is most definitely Sceptile. The Grass/Dragon typing of Mega Sceptile is unique and gives him STAB on moves like Dragon Claw and Outrage. I also have the good fortune of having a Shiny Female Sceptile I obtained in a trade.

I feel Sceptile in general favours a Physical Moveset so I would use the following moveset: Leaf Blade, Swords Dance, Dragon Claw and Earthquake.

With the introduction of Fairy-types Outrage is a very dangerous move to be locked into hence the use of Dragon Claw.

Unova Grass Monotype Update - Trainer Phoebe

My Unova White Monotype is now complete.

Here is my team:

Spoiler:

Veronica the Autumn Form Sawsbuck - Level 54
Horn Leech, Megahorn, Double Edge, Jump Kick

This Pokémon hit practically everything hard and the Heart Scale learnt Megahorn helped one hit KO Caitlin's entire team. I called on her time and time again to deal big damage including one hit KOing Clay's Excadrill with Jump Kick. Just about the Ace of my team and fittingly got the Final Blow on Ghetsis' final Pokemon Bisharp.

Rhianne the Lilligant - Level 53
Petal Dance, Quiver Dance, Sleep Powder, Giga Drain

Sleep Powder, Quiver Dance and Petal Dance worked as well as it usually does. Soloed Grimsley's and Shauntel's entire teams and took out half of Ghetsis' team in the Final Battle.

Simon the Simisage - Level 51
Flash, Seed Bomb, Crunch, Acrobatics

As a Pansage it took forever to learn Crunch but once evolved hit hard. Acrobatics helped greatly against Marshall and Seed Bomb is a very useful move.

Virizion - Level 52
Swords Dance, Retaliate, Giga Drain, Sacred Sword

Came in late but Sacred Sword was a very useful move and took out Ghetsis' main Pokemon Hydreigon.

Lydia the Leavanny - Level 48
Swords Dance, Aerial Ace, X-Scissor, Leaf Blade

Not a big player towards the end of the game but helped greatly in the Bug Gym and evolved into her final form very early.

Severus the Serperior - Level 49
Slam, Leaf Blade, Dragon Tail, Coil

Not used much past the second Gym but with Growth managed to solo the first two Gyms. Coil and Slam was a surprisingly effective combination when called upon.

My next and final Grass Monotype will be of Alpha Sapphire and the Hoenn region.