Psycho-fighters

[Zennerick]

I'd prefer Gallade over Medicham becuase Gallade looks cooler and he has better stats.

 

[Haza]

You must remember Medicham's ability is Pure Power, which doubles his attack stat (not base stat) His original attack stat is 240, and after Pure Power; 480.

Okay I see, dont know much about Medi so I didnt know that off hand

 

[Hiidoran]

I couldn't make up my mind, to be honest. I don't train either of the two, nor do I dabble much in the hardcore battling techniques that a lot of other members do. In short, I made my vote because I just wasn't sure which was better overall. Plus, psychic and fighting types are not my specialty.

 

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I'd prefer Gallade over Medicham becuase Gallade looks cooler and he has better stats.

Jesus Christ, do you even read? Medicham and Gallade have very similar stats, Gallade having a little more HP, more SpA (LOL), and more SpD. Medicham has a LOT more Attack, more Defense, and they tie for speed. Medicham has superior stats for pulling off a sweep on the physical side.

Okay I see, dont know much about Medi so I didnt know that off hand

It's alright, a lot of people push him aside just from looking at his stats and not ability.

 

[DonRoyale]

Vance, please, calm down. People just skip Pure Power and look at the stats.
And...IIRC, Pure Power is 1.3x, not 2x. Or am I getting the wrong information here?

Through the magic of RSE, I learned to love Medicham. However, through Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, I learned to love Gardevoir. When the 4th gen came along, I learned to love Gallade. =D

They're both great. I think you can do a lot more with Gallade than you can Medicham, so in the element of sweeping, where it's all prediction, Medicham will be easily countered by Gengar or Spiritomb. The same can be said for Gallade, but with Gallade, you have the element of suprise on your side, at least.

Still, Medicham looks way more badass than Gallade, though 90% of the people who've replied to this thread will disagree. I'll say it now that we can agree to disagree; I don't mind the mouse face and the fat hips...I think it's his poses that make him cooler than Gallade. ^.^b

I still have difficulty deciding, simply because both have great advantages and hindering disadvantages.

 

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"Calm Down" ? I am calm, just a little confused at how people don't read through the thread for points other make regarding their vote.

 

[DonRoyale]

Just remember, Vance, this is the internet. On the internet, opinions are like Garchomps: Everyone has one, and theirs is OBVIOUSLY the best.

I urge you to keep that in mind.

 

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Lol, you're right. Gallade has a better movepool, and is bulkier, but Medicham can pull off a sweep easier since it needs less (if any) boosts to have it started.

 

[Walrein]

Not only Pure Power doubles attack by, not any less that doubles, it does not count as an stat boost, meaning, you can make 6 Bulk Ups if youd'e wish. Just watch out from Skill Swap (and if you fall into it, just switch and swtich back).

 

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Not only Pure Power doubles attack by, not any less that doubles, it does not count as an stat boost, meaning, you can make 6 Bulk Ups if youd'e wish. Just watch out from Skill Swap (and if you fall into it, just switch and swtich back).

Exactly, so if you pass an Agility and SD to a Medicham, it will be much more dangerous than Gallade. Although it doesn't get Close Combat.

 

[Walrein]

And, this can prove effective in double battles. Use Intimidate Stantler and Medicham, and after Intimidate's work is done, use Role Pay at Medicham to reach a maximum of 634 attack!

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Oh. and if you like tricks, Gallade can block Medicham Psycho Cut (and Brick Break) with Imprision.

 

[Circuit]

I cxhose Gallade because I thought it had superior stats but after reading Vance's comments I have changed my mind. But they are both great in thier own way.

 

[Archeopterix]

I wouldn't use either of them. Therefore, I choose the last option.

 

[Gymnotide]

Imprison on Gallade is a stupid idea >_<

Just remember, Vance, this is the internet. On the internet, opinions are like Garchomps: Everyone has one, and theirs is OBVIOUSLY the best.

I urge you to keep that in mind.

This post deserves +rep.

 

[Azonic]

Vance, please, calm down. People just skip Pure Power and look at the stats.
And...IIRC, Pure Power is 1.3x, not 2x. Or am I getting the wrong information here?

Face the music.

Originally Posted by Smogon
Pure Power
Doubles Attack.

Originally Posted by Serebii
Pure Power: The Pokemon's attack stat is doubled while having this ability.

Originally Posted by Bulbapedia
Thanks to it's trait, Medicham can reach an amasing 480 max attack, the third highest attack stat in the game (or second if Marowak with Thick Club is not counted).

In conclusion, Pure Power doubes (x2) Medicham's Attack stat.
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Anyways, I would much rather use Choice Banded Medicham. It makes a fantastic revenge killer if switched in on something like Blissey, similar to that of Relicanth. Choice Band on a 480 Attack stat gives it a massive final Attack stat of 720, allowing it to KO and rampage through a lot of Pokemon. So anyways, I'd use Medicham over Gallade.

 

[Walrein]

Imprison on Gallade is a stupid idea >_<

I just ahd to mention that, I wouldn't use it myself.

 

[DonRoyale]

Thank you, Gymnotide.

And it appears I haven't done my homework. Oh well.

 

[.emerald]

Jesus Christ, do you even read?

Don't blow yourself apart.Sheesh..CB is getting to their head...

Gallade has an exceptionally high Attack,In some cases balanced Sp.Def & Speed,at some times balanced Hp.,Def, & Sp. Atk.

Medicham on the other hand has great speed.Hp,Atk,Def,Sp.Atk,Sp.Def are balanced depending on the way you train it.

But i choose Gallade.

 

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Don't blow yourself apart.Sheesh..CB is getting to their head...

Gallade has an exceptionally high Attack,In some cases balanced Sp.Def & Speed,at some times balanced Hp.,Def, & Sp. Atk.

Medicham on the other hand has great speed.Hp,Atk,Def,Sp.Atk,Sp.Def are balanced depending on the way you train it.

But i choose Gallade.

Another person? Listen, if people want to go ahead and say Gallade has better stats without even reading my argument about how Medicham has a 480 attack stat (lurking around Base 170) then that's fine. But don't come defend them, especially when I was doing nothing but defending MY argument.

 

[Walrein]

Another person? Listen, if people want to go ahead and say Gallade has better stats without even reading my argument about how Medicham has a 480 attack stat (lurking around Base 170) then that's fine. But don't come defend them, especially when I was doing nothing but defending MY argument.

And you can use a Stantler with Role Play in 2vs2 battles to give it an even higher attack stat.