Article: Competitive Concepts: Weather

[gimmepie]

Weather has been a pretty big part of competitive Pokemon for a while now. This article discusses the impact weather has in the present and outlines the strengths and weaknesses f each condition. Share your own thoughts on weather in competitive metagames here or discuss the article.

 

[Ranko]

I've always had a soft spot for Hail, but I've had better success with it in VGC. Double Blizzard spam is always funny

 

[gimmepie]

I've always had a soft spot for Hail, but I've had better success with it in VGC. Double Blizzard spam is always funny

I really wish it was better, it's been left in the dust too long. Granted, the last two gens have been working on that but they've not fixed the biggest problem: Ice types.

 

[Hocus_Pokemon]

Why don't they give a stat boost for Ice types during hailstorm? Just like the Rock types receiving 1.5X Sp. Def. boost during sandstorm.

 

[gimmepie]

Why don't they give a stat boost for Ice types during hailstorm? Just like the Rock types receiving 1.5X Sp. Def. boost during sandstorm.

No idea, but it'd be nice if it did.