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What are the best Rapid Spinner right now? Off the top of my head the ones I can think of are Tentacruel, Starmie, and Forretress.
 
dreyko said:
What are the best Rapid Spinner right now? Off the top of my head the ones I can think of are Tentacruel, Starmie, and Forretress.
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The only other good spinners I can think of are Excadrill and (Mega) Blastoise.
 
No Chance Without Zekrom said:
The only other good spinners I can think of are Excadrill and (Mega) Blastoise.
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Don't forget Starmie. And as a bonus, some sets for each:

Starmie:
-Hydro Pump/Surf
-Thunderbolt/Psyshock
-Ice Beam
-Rapid Spin
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SAtk/4 SDef/252 Spe
Item: Leftovers/Life Orb
Ability: Natural Cure

or
-Scald
-Rapid Spin
-Psyshock/Ice Beam/Thunderbolt
-Recover
Nature: Timid
EVs: 248 HP/32 Def/4 SAtk/224 Spe
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Natural Cure

Blastoise:
-Water Pulse/Scald/Hydro Pump
-Dark Pulse
-Aura Sphere/Ice Beam
-Rapid Spin
Nature: Modest
EVs: 252 HP/252 SAtk/4 SDef
Item: Blastoisinite

Excadrill:
-Earthquake
-Rock Slide/Iron Head
-Rapid Spin
-Swords Dance/Stealth Rock
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 4 HP/252 Atk/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb/Air Balloon/Chople Berry
Ability: Mold Breaker

or
-Swords Dance
-Earthquake
-Rapid Spin
-Rock Slide/Substitute/Iron Head
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 176 HP/60 Atk/252 SDef/20 Spe
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Mold Breaker
 
Solo in Competitive Play

I am trying to find a Pokémon in gen 6 that would be the most effective in competition as a solo Pokémon. Is this possible?
 
I actually didn't think about Deoxys-S, but that may work. I could also use Mega Venusaur, but he doesn't get the best type coverage with his relatively support-based moveset. I can't use Mega Lucario, though, because my group of people competing decided that we can't use the megas that other people are using... Would Infernape work with Shadow Claw, Close Combat, Flare Blitz, and Swords Dance?
 
The Lord Archcanon said:
I actually didn't think about Deoxys-S, but that may work. I could also use Mega Venusaur, but he doesn't get the best type coverage with his relatively support-based moveset. I can't use Mega Lucario, though, because my group of people competing decided that we can't use the megas that other people are using... Would Infernape work with Shadow Claw, Close Combat, Flare Blitz, and Swords Dance?
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Infernape is too frail for any form of setup; Lucario gets away with it because of its good defensive typing. Make do with Aegislash:
-Shadow Ball
-Iron Head/Shadow Sneak
-Sacred Sword/Shadow Sneak
-King's Shield
Nature: Quiet
EVs: 240 HP/252 SAtk/4 SDef/12 Spe
Item: Leftovers

or
-Shadow Ball
-Shadow Sneak
-Sacred Sword
-Iron Head/King's Shield
Nature: Quiet
EVs: 252 Atk/252 SAtk/4 SDef
Item: Leftovers/Life Orb

or
-Swords Dance
-King's Shield/Shadow Claw
-Shadow Sneak
-Sacred Sword
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 240 HP/252 Atk/4 SDef/12 Spe
Item: Leftovers

or
-Swords Dance
-Autotomize
-Shadow Claw
-Sacred Sword
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 84 HP/252 Atk/4 SDef/168 Spe
Item: Leftovers

or
-Autotomize
-Shadow Ball
-Hidden Power (Ice)
-Sacred Sword/Iron Head/Flash Cannon
Nature: Rash/Modest
EVs: 88 Atk/252 SAtk/168 Spe
Item: Life Orb/Weakness Policy
 
Um... Hi!

I've been doing a bunch of IV bred Pokemon, sort of forming a team with them, and I decided that I wanted a SubSeeder. I love their concept, and they are very fun to use. So... I remember hearing about how Whimsicott makes a wonderful SubSeeder, so I searched it up, and I see why now, with Prankster.

But now, looking at all it's possible sets, I'm not sure if I should go with the standard SubSeed set. Any suggestions on how I should use Whimsicott? Because now I REALLY want to use one now!
 
MiniMinum said:
Um... Hi!

I've been doing a bunch of IV bred Pokemon, sort of forming a team with them, and I decided that I wanted a SubSeeder. I love their concept, and they are very fun to use. So... I remember hearing about how Whimsicott makes a wonderful SubSeeder, so I searched it up, and I see why now, with Prankster.

But now, looking at all it's possible sets, I'm not sure if I should go with the standard SubSeed set. Any suggestions on how I should use Whimsicott? Because now I REALLY want to use one now!
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Honestly, SubSeed is a waste of a Prankster user's utility.

Whimsicott is best played as a disruptor with annoying status moves:
-Encore
-U-turn
-Memento
-Switcheroo/Stun Spore/Taunt
Nature: Impish
EVs: 252 HP/252 Def/4 SDef
Item: Lagging Tail/Leftovers
Ability: Prankster

Even though Trevenant and Exeggutor are slow, they can utilize SubSeed viably because of Harvest:

Trevenant:
-Substitute
-Leech Seed
-Will-o-Wisp
-Phantom Force
Nature: Impish
EVs: 252 HP/180 Def/76 Spe
Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Harvest

Exeggutor:
-Giga Drain
-Psychic/Psyshock
-Sleep Powder
-Rest
Nature: Modest
EVs: 248 HP/176 SAtk/84 Spe
Item: Lum Berry
Ability: Harvest

or
-Substitute
-Leech Seed
-Psychic
-Sleep Powder/Protect
Nature: Bold
EVs: 248 HP/176 Def/84 Spe
Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Harvest

Sceptile is also one of the best SubSeeders because of its good Speed:
-Substitute
-Leech Seed
-Giga Drain/Leaf Storm
-Hidden Power (Fire)/Focus Blast
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 Def/252 SAtk/252 Spe
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Overgrow

Ludicolo also makes a good SubSeeder in rain (though it won't last long in X/Y):
-Substitute
-Leech Seed
-Toxic
-Scald/Ice Beam
Nature: Bold
EVs: 252 HP/252 Def/4 SDef
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Rain Dish
 
I need some help on a Wobbuffet set.

So far i was thinking of this:

Wobbuffet
Leftovers/Sitrus berry
Calm
4 HP/252 Def/252 Sp.Def

Encore
Mirror Coat
Counter
Safeguard

I'm not sure how effective Wobbuffet really is, but it seems like an interesting Pokemon to use
 
dreyko said:
I need some help on a Wobbuffet set.

So far i was thinking of this:

Wobbuffet
Leftovers/Sitrus berry
Calm
4 HP/252 Def/252 Sp.Def

Encore
Mirror Coat
Counter
Safeguard

I'm not sure how effective Wobbuffet really is, but it seems like an interesting Pokemon to use
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Wobbuffet is certainly viable, yes. Its move pool is very small, and this set is the best it can do (though it can also use Tickle, but that's another story). The preferred EV spread is 28 HP/232 Def/248 SDef with a Bold nature to optimize Wobbuffet's bulk.
 
How much do the +1 stat boosts actually give? Is it a certain percentage or a fixed number? For instance what would a +2 80 base speed state equal to?

And I was wondering the same thing with choice items as well.

Never really understood how those worked, just kinda went with it.
 
Brane said:
How much do the +1 stat boosts actually give? Is it a certain percentage or a fixed number? For instance what would a +2 80 base speed state equal to?

And I was wondering the same thing with choice items as well.

Never really understood how those worked, just kinda went with it.
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A +1 in a stat means that the stat is multiplied by 1.5. Continuing on:
+2: x2
+3: x2.5
+4: x3
+5: x3.5
+6 (max): x4

A Jolly/Timid/Hasty/Naive base 80 Speed Pokemon's maximum Speed at level 100 is 284. At +2, it would be 568.
 
PlatinumDude said:
A +1 in a stat means that the stat is multiplied by 1.5. Continuing on:
+2: x2
+3: x2.5
+4: x3
+5: x3.5
+6 (max): x4

A Jolly/Timid/Hasty/Naive base 80 Speed Pokemon's maximum Speed at level 100 is 284. At +2, it would be 568.
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Awesome, thanks. That helps a lot when using or coming up against a boosted mon.
 
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Alright. Thanks a bunch! This really helped. :)
 
Hey guys just need help with my Goodra moveset wise. I intend to use him as a wall on my team. ;u;

Calm Nature
Ability: Hydration
Moveset
-Rain Dance
-Rest
-Sludge Bomb
-Dragon Pulse

I have bred my Goodra to have Curse too, just debating whether to include it now..or where or..yeah..(im..horrible at movesets uhh //shot) Thanks in advance guys. ^^;;
 
Sevynn said:
Hey guys just need help with my Goodra moveset wise. I intend to use him as a wall on my team. ;u;

Calm Nature
Ability: Hydration
Moveset
-Rain Dance
-Rest
-Sludge Bomb
-Dragon Pulse

I have bred my Goodra to have Curse too, just debating whether to include it now..or where or..yeah..(im..horrible at movesets uhh //shot) Thanks in advance guys. ^^;;
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I wouldn't recommend Curse with Goodra because its Attack is lower than its Special Attack.

I wouldn't recommend HydraRest on Goodra because of the Drizzle nerf. It's best off as a tank or a specially defensive wall:
-Draco Meteor
-Fire Blast
-Thunderbolt/Sludge Bomb
-Focus Blast/Dragon Tail
Nature: Modest/Quiet/Sassy
EVs: 248 HP/252 SAtk/8 SDef
Item: Leftovers/Assault Vest
Ability: Gooey/Sap Sipper

or
-Dragon Pulse
-Flamethrower
-Thunderbolt
-Toxic/Dragon Tail
Nature: Calm
EVs: 248 HP/8 Def/252 SDef
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Gooey/Sap Sipper

If you're insistent on HydraRest Goodra, here's how to do it:
-Rain Dance
-Dragon Pulse
-Muddy Water/Focus Blast/Thunder
-Rest
Nature: Modest/Calm
EVs: 248 HP/252 SAtk/8 SDef (Modest) or 248 HP/8 SAtk/252 SDef (Calm)
Item: Leftovers/Damp Rock
Ability: Hydration
 
When competing in the live tournaments, is it really a need to have flawless pokes or near flawless? I have this Larvatar with max ivs in all but Atk and Sp Def, Should I keep trying to get a 31 Sp Def?
 
AdrianD said:
When competing in the live tournaments, is it really a need to have flawless pokes or near flawless? I have this Larvatar with max ivs in all but Atk and Sp Def, Should I keep trying to get a 31 Sp Def?
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It's not absolutely needed or anything, but it is what's recommended. When it comes to competitive battling, every bit of stats matter (well at least to me, anyway).
 
Got a quick perfect IV question. How can I tell if a Pokemon has perfect IVs in Pokemon FireRed. Mainly for the Starters, but for anyone? Thanks!
 
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