Moveset Help & Other Questions

[RickyMeister]

Machamp is best as Adamant, and anything it can do, Conkeldurr can do better.

Politoed and Nidoking, are spot-on, though:

Politoed:
-Hydro Pump
-Ice Beam
-Focus Blast
-Hypnosis/Psychic/Scald
Nature: Modest
EVs: 172 HP/252 SAtk/84 Spe
Item: Damp Rock
Ability: Drizzle

Nidoking:
-Sludge Wave
-Earth Power
-Fire Blast
-Ice Beam
Nature: Modest/Timid
EVs: 4 HP/252 SAtk/252 Spe
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force

What would you say the best moveset for machamp and conkeldurr are?

 

[PlatinumDude]

What would you say the best moveset for machamp and conkeldurr are?

Conkeldurr:
-Drain Punch
-Mach Punch
-Knock Off
-Ice Punch/Stone Edge
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk/236 SDef/20 Spe
Item: Assault Vest
Ability: Guts

or
-Bulk Up
-Drain Punch
-Mach Punch
-Stone Edge/Knock Off/Ice Punch
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk/236 SDef/20 Spe
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Guts

Machamp:
-Dynamic Punch
-Knock Off
-Stone Edge
-Ice Punch/Bullet Punch
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 HP/252 Atk/4 Spe
Item: Assault Vest
Ability: No Guard

Conkeldurr outclasses Machamp because it has recovery in Drain Punch and a stronger priority move in Mach Punch. The guaranteed confusion from Dynamic Punch isn't enough to set Machamp apart from Conkeldurr.

 

[RickyMeister]

Thanks. Is knock off a move i would have to transfer from a different game or does conkeldurr learn it in x/y

 

[PlatinumDude]

Thanks. Is knock off a move i would have to transfer from a different game or does conkeldurr learn it in x/y

Knock Off is one of Conkeldurr's B2/W2 tutor moves, yes.

 

[SnowpointQuincy]

How much speed does Tyrantrum need in Wi-Fi Battles?

This spread would allow Tyrantrum to out run max speed Jolteon after a boost. However, there is a LOT of priority moves in this meta-game... so maybe I should invest a little more in HP?

D.Dance-Tyrantrum@Focus Sash
Strong Jaw
Jolly
252 ATK
244 Spd (134 speed at Lv. 50, just enough to beat base 130s at 200, after D.D.)
12 HP

 

[WingedDragon]

Knock Off is one of Conkeldurr's B2/W2 tutor moves, yes.

Would it be VGC legal tho even if its bred?

 

[PlatinumDude]

Would it be VGC legal tho even if its bred?

No. Knock Off isn't one of Conkeldurr's egg moves.

 

[umbreon1824]

Why is it that some Fighting types are almost weak to water even though in reality they ar not. I.e Timburr, Machop, Ect

 

[Nah]

Why is it that some Fighting types are almost weak to water even though in reality they ar not. I.e Timburr, Machop, Ect

It's because they have low Sp.Defense, and Water attacks are often special attacks.

 

[umbreon1824]

Oh thank you! Ive been wondering for a while now.

 

[WingedDragon]

Is a Jolly or adamant T-Tar a thing to do now a days?

 

[UB3R_N00B]

Wondering if this is a decent in-game team for where I am at in the game and how I could improve! I am keeping my HMs where they are at though as this is an in-game team used for in-game obviously and exploring! Please send answers via private message as I might forget to check back unless you quote this! Please note that I did not IV breed or EV train so I wont even list those, instead I will just post their stats for their current level! Currently just about to enter the 7th Gym, the Psychic one! Let me know what you think:

- Level 53, Cthulhu [Malamar] {Female}
Ability: Suction Cups
Nature: Careful, Held Item: Quick Claw
HP: 164, ATK: 125, DEF: 114, SPATK: 81, SPDEF: 108, SPD: 111
Moveset: Night Slash, Hypnosis, Psycho Cut, Cut

- Level 57, Venus [Mawile] {Female}
Ability: Hyper Cutter
Nature: Docile, Held Item: Amulet Coin (Will have Mawilite after Elite Four!)
HP: 149, ATK: 130, DEF: 121, SPATK: 80, SPDEF: 85, SPD: 88
Moveset: Play Rough, Iron Head, Power-Up Punch, Crunch

- Level 51, Frostbite [Mamoswine] {Male}
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Adamant, Held Item: Lucky Egg
HP:193, ATK: 174, DEF: 105, SPATK: 75, SPDEF: 84, SPD: 102
Moveset: Ice Shard, Earthquake, Ice Fang, Rock Slide

- Level 53, Lynx [Linoone] {Female}
Ability: Pickup
Nature: Docile, Held Item: None (To take advantage of Pickup)
HP: 170, ATK: 113, DEF: 81, SPATK: 72, SPDEF: 79, SPD: 143
Moveset: Return, Strength, Shadow Claw, Dig

- Level 54, Katzuko [Talonflame] {Female}
Ability: Flame Body
Nature: Hasty, Held Item: Sky Plate (?)
HP: 167, ATK: 113, DEF: 80, SPATK: 111, SPDEF: 91, SPD: 185
Moveset: Roost, Flare Blitz, Brave Bird, Fly

- Level 53, Mishima [Greninja] {Female}
Ability: Torrent
Nature: Timid, Held Item: None (Need Help Choosing)
HP: 152, ATK: 116, DEF: 98, SPATK: 128, SPDEF: 91, SPD: 172
Moveset: Surf, Waterfall, Extra Sensory, Grass Knot

What do you guys think? Will I be okay through the game? Where can I make improvements to my team? DO NOT RECOMMEND ME REPLACE ONE OF MY HM'S ON ANY POKEMON, I REPEAT, DO NOT RECOMMEND ME REPLACE ONE OF MY HM'S ON ANY POKEMON! Also how do you guys think I will fare in random online battles scaled to level 50 on my Pokemon X? Keep in mind I am not playing on any websites like smogon or the battling system here, will be battling ANY random Pokémon or Pokémon Trainers through in-game, 3DS or WiFi!

Thanks in advance for any help you all may give!

Cheers!

UB3R_N00B

 

[RickyMeister]

Whats the best ability to use on arcanine?
Flash fire Intimidate or justified?

 

[WingedDragon]

Whats the best ability to use on arcanine?
Flash fire Intimidate or justified?

Intimidate by far. You get a free cut on an Opp attack. You cant beat that. Since Arcanine isnt resistant to dark hitting it with a dark move doesnt make sense

 

[Nah]

Is a Jolly or adamant T-Tar a thing to do now a days?

In Singles, yes, Adamant and Jolly Tyranitars are fairly common. In Doubles, idk, though I don't see why people wouldn't use them there either.

Whats the best ability to use on arcanine?
Flash fire Intimidate or justified?

Intimidate or Flash Fire. The attack cut from Intimidate is useful for scaring off (pun not intended) physical attackers or to at least soften blows from physical attacks. Flash Fire is good for a free switch in on a predicted fire attack, which then also gives Arcanine a boost to its fire attack(s). Which one you use is up to what you need more.

Justified is better on Pokemon with a Dark resist (like the Musketeers) so they take little damage when getting their boost.

 

[RickyMeister]

Whats the best set for both offensive and defensive gliscor and one thats mixed

 

[Onicon]

Whats the best set for both offensive and defensive gliscor and one thats mixed

Defensive:

Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
Level: 50
EVs: 68 Spd / 228 HP / 212 Def
Impish Nature
- Substitute / Taunt
- Protect
- Toxic
- Earthquake

Classic SubToxic set that makes your opponent hate you. It is faster than Tyranitar, the rest goes into Def. The HP allows it to generate substitutes without net losses.

Pivot:

Gliscor @ Toxic Orb
Ability: Poison Heal
Level: 50
EVs: 228 Spd / 248 HP / 4 Atk / 28 Def
Impish Nature
- Taunt
- U-Turn
- Earthquake
- Roost / Knock Off

Faster than Landorus-T it allows you to U-Turn out of opponents and ease prediction. The last move depends on your preference: Longevity or extra team support?


By the way, an offensive set is not viable. Because of the lack of a Flying Gem it is totally outclassed by Garchomp. Also, Gliscor sucks in VGC'14.

 

[Tyrael]

Is a Jolly or adamant T-Tar a thing to do now a days?

In VGC, it can be, but it's not extremely common. Most TTar that are Jolly/Adamant are DDance sets as normal TTar, or they could also be DDance Mega set. In the Meta as it is, they're completely outclassed by Timid TTar because of the mass amounts of Intimidate/WoW.

 

[Onicon]

Is a Jolly or adamant T-Tar a thing to do now a days?

It depends on the metagame and the set. The more commen Tyranitars in VGC are actually specially aligned Timid with Rock Slide. Jolly Tyranitar is usually only seen on the Mega with Dragon Dance. Although they aren't as popular as they used to be, Adamant Tars with HP still exist - it is their versatility that makes them so dangerous.

 

[UB3R_N00B]

Wondering if this is a decent in-game team for where I am at in the game and how I could improve! I am keeping my HMs where they are at though as this is an in-game team used for in-game obviously and exploring! Please send answers via private message as I might forget to check back unless you quote this! Please note that I did not IV breed or EV train so I wont even list those, instead I will just post their stats for their current level! Currently just about to enter the 7th Gym, the Psychic one! Let me know what you think:

- Level 53, Cthulhu [Malamar] {Female}
Ability: Suction Cups
Nature: Careful, Held Item: Quick Claw
HP: 164, ATK: 125, DEF: 114, SPATK: 81, SPDEF: 108, SPD: 111
Moveset: Night Slash, Hypnosis, Psycho Cut, Cut

- Level 57, Venus [Mawile] {Female}
Ability: Hyper Cutter
Nature: Docile, Held Item: Amulet Coin (Will have Mawilite after Elite Four!)
HP: 149, ATK: 130, DEF: 121, SPATK: 80, SPDEF: 85, SPD: 88
Moveset: Play Rough, Iron Head, Power-Up Punch, Crunch

- Level 51, Frostbite [Mamoswine] {Male}
Ability: Oblivious
Nature: Adamant, Held Item: Lucky Egg
HP:193, ATK: 174, DEF: 105, SPATK: 75, SPDEF: 84, SPD: 102
Moveset: Ice Shard, Earthquake, Ice Fang, Rock Slide

- Level 53, Lynx [Linoone] {Female}
Ability: Pickup
Nature: Docile, Held Item: None (To take advantage of Pickup)
HP: 170, ATK: 113, DEF: 81, SPATK: 72, SPDEF: 79, SPD: 143
Moveset: Return, Strength, Shadow Claw, Dig

- Level 54, Katzuko [Talonflame] {Female}
Ability: Flame Body
Nature: Hasty, Held Item: Sky Plate (?)
HP: 167, ATK: 113, DEF: 80, SPATK: 111, SPDEF: 91, SPD: 185
Moveset: Roost, Flare Blitz, Brave Bird, Fly

- Level 53, Mishima [Greninja] {Female}
Ability: Torrent
Nature: Timid, Held Item: None (Need Help Choosing)
HP: 152, ATK: 116, DEF: 98, SPATK: 128, SPDEF: 91, SPD: 172
Moveset: Surf, Waterfall, Extra Sensory, Grass Knot

What do you guys think? Will I be okay through the game? Where can I make improvements to my team? DO NOT RECOMMEND ME REPLACE ONE OF MY HM'S ON ANY POKEMON, I REPEAT, DO NOT RECOMMEND ME REPLACE ONE OF MY HM'S ON ANY POKEMON! Also how do you guys think I will fare in random online battles scaled to level 50 on my Pokemon X? Keep in mind I am not playing on any websites like smogon or the battling system here, will be battling ANY random Pokémon or Pokémon Trainers through in-game, 3DS or WiFi!

Thanks in advance for any help you all may give!

Cheers!

UB3R_N00B