Request an Individual Moveset / Incomplete Team Help Thread

[Zuckerspatz]

Brave = +Atk, - Spd
Quiet = +Sp. Atk, - Spd

I guess, as Wolflare said, it really depends on which form you're going to use.

 

[Shayminate]

Definately the Origin Forme, just because I can use the other Forme in D/P.

 

[Bulletproof]

hmm, let us see here.

brave nature - + attack, - speed.
quiet nature - + special attack, - speed.

so, if you want a physical movepool that will involve the pysical attacks, go for brave as it will power up your attack, but it shall mean that your giratina will be slower.

but if you want a special movepool, involving special attacks being used, then go for quiet as it really does the same as brave, making your giratina slower while improving the special attack.

basically;
physical giratina - brave.
special giratina - quiet.​

 

[Shayminate]

hmm, let us see here.​

brave nature - + attack, - speed.
quiet nature - + special attack, - speed.​

so, if you want a physical movepool that will involve the pysical attacks, go for brave as it will power up your attack, but it shall mean that your giratina will be slower. ​

but if you want a special movepool, involving special attacks being used, then go for quiet as it really does the same as brave, making your giratina slower while improving the special attack.​

basically;
physical giratina - brave.

special giratina - quiet.​

Yeah I know all that, just not sure if it would be better to use a Physical one or Special.

 

[wolf]

This place shows what all the Natures do (+ / -). Hope I helped. =3

Edit: I would go special since he has a bigger special movepool than physical, really either side is good. His Atk and SpA is both 120, so yeah. =P

 

[Bulletproof]

Yeah I know all that, just not sure if it would be better to use a Physical one or Special.

in my opinion, it would be better to go for special, as with it you get to use draco meteor and auro sphere, which are pretty much both important moves.

but all this is my opinion, it's down to you and it's fairly equal.​

 

[wolf]

in my opinion, it would be better to go for special, as with it you get to use draco meteor and auro sphere, which are pretty much both important moves.

but all this is my opinion, it's down to you and it's fairly equal.​

Yep. Although he does have Outrage, Earthquake, Shadow Force and Shadow Claw, but his special movepool is better overall, and has better coverage. Here shows a few movesets for him.

 

[ShinjisLover]

It depends on the form. Do you want an attacker (Origin Forme) or one for defense (Altered)?

Also, would you rather have a Physical sweeper (Brave nature) or a Special Sweeper (Quiet nature)?

So, I'd say get an Altered Forme Giratina with the Brave stat, which will raise Physical attacks. Giratina also learns a lot of Physical moves. ^^

But, if you do want a Special Sweeper, go with Quiet.

Hope that helped you choose. =]

EDIT: Though, I'd say to choose Modest, personally, for a Special Sweeper and Adamant for a Physical Sweeper.
EDIT EDIT: Accidentally mixed up the formes. No biggie.

 

[BeachBoy]

Merged the "Should I get a Brave or Mild Giratina?" thread in here. ;o

 

[crystalvelox]

I've been thinking of a new lead that utilizes setting up stealth rocks and is not a suicidal lead or easily stopped. So I thought came to the conclusion: Stealth Rock,Trick and Choice Scarf combination on a pokemon. The only pokemon capable of this is Bronzong, Celebi, Azelf, Jirachi, and metagross.

I can rule out bronzong as even a heavy investment of speed evs and benefical nature only equals ~271; Not fast enough against other pokemon. Which just leaves the others. Could you look at my 4 moveset desicions and help me think of what could be changed and which is the best one to choose?

Azelf @ Choice Scarf
Timid; 252 Spd/252 SpA/ 4 Hp
Stealth Rock
Trick
Fire Blast
Psychic

Pretty much a cross between a suicidal lead and trick scarf varient. Timid and 252 spd ensures it's at least even against other azelfs and that I can outrun scarfgar leads. Fire Blast and Psychic still cover pretty much all leads for neutral damage.

Celebi @ Choice Scarf
Timid; 32 Spd/252 Hp/ 224 Def
Stealth Rock
Trick
Thunder Wave
Grass Knot

Timid and 32 Spd allows for celebi (with choice scarf) to outrun aerodactyl. Thunder Wave and Grass Knot allow for some support and offensive options later in the battle.

Jirachi @ Choice Scarf
Timid Jolly; 36 Spd/ 252 SpA/ 224 Hp 80 HP / 252 Atk / 176 Spe
Stealth Rock
Trick
Flash Cannon Iron Head
Thunderbolt U-Turn

Decent neutral damage to a large number of things. Speed outspeeds aero.

Metagross @ Choice Scarf
Jolly; 252 Spd/ 252 Atk/ 4 Hp
Stealth Rock
Trick
Meteor Mash
Pursuit

Meteor Mash and Pursuit take care of a few pokemon that are leads. Azelf, tyranitar, etc.

 

[Archer]

Flash Cannon is pathetic. Run Iron Head for the 60% Flinch Rate.
Jirachi and Metagross are by far the most solid.

 

[crystalvelox]

I forgot about serenes grace. Looks like I'll be running a set similar to the one on smogon then...

Jirachi @ Choice Scarf
Jolly; 80 HP / 252 Atk / 176 Spe
Trick
Stealth Rock
U-turn
Iron Head

Although Jirachi would be a solid choice (probably jirachi > metagross). Wouldn't the surprise factor on metagross, celebi or Azelf be just as solid?

Just looking at the statics of smogon server for feb. 09. (and the month before) Jirachi was 40% of the time using choice scarf with the 4 moves I mentioned being the top 4 picks. And with jiarchi as a lead it wouldn't be too hard to guess this would be a trick varient. The other 3 had usages of trick under 10%. So using a lead like the other 3 would be surprising and more likely to work right?

 

[BlueShadow]

Leafeon Moveset

Hi I want your opinion about the new moveset for my leafeon:

Leaf Blade
Dig
Swords Dance
Synthesis

Item: Occa Berry(reduces damages of super-effective fire-type moves)

Please tell your opinion!

I forgot to metion that it is EV trained in Attack and it has an Adamant nature (+Attack, -Sp. Attack)

 

[BeachBoy]

Merged over to the Request a Moveset thread.
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And ew, dig? D: Stay away from 2-turn moves if you know what's best for ya.

 

[Jake♫]

Hi I want your opinion about the new moveset for my leafeon:

Leaf Blade
Dig
Swords Dance
Synthesis

Item: Occa Berry(reduces damages of super-effective fire-type moves)

Please tell your opinion!

I forgot to metion that it is EV trained in Attack and it has an Adamant nature (+Attack, -Sp. Attack)

Standard SD Leafeon (Note, not so good in the OU Metagame):

Leafeon@Life Orb
Jolly Nature
252 Atk/252 Spe/4 Def
Swords Dance
Leaf Blade
Return
X-Scissor/Quick Attack/Synthesis

The first three are all Leafeon's best attacking options. That last slot is preference: X-Scissor for more coverage, Quick Attack to pick off weakened enemies, and Synthesis if you REALLY need the healing (Not recommended, Weather>Synthesis)

 

[i1337]

Help with a team (OU)

I'm trying to choose 6 of the below pokemon (I can add things too, if I need some other role like a special wall for example). The only EV speads set in stone are Togekiss, Scizor, Gyarados, Gliscor, and Metagross. Also, if there are two options for a move slot help me pick one lol. :P

Typing this quickly now so ignore the lack of caps and stuff ;O

Scizor-Life orb
32hp/252 atk/ 224 spe
adamant
technician
-bullet punch
-swords dance
-superpower
-roost/x-scissor

breloom-toxic orb
44hp/252atk/212spe
adamant
poison heal
-substitute
-leech seed
-focus punch
-spore (seed bomb?)

alakazam-choice specs
252 sp atk/252 spe/ 4 hp
timid
synchronize
-psychic
-focus blast
-signal beam/shadow ball
-energy ball/trick

dusknoir-leftovers
252 hp/252def/6 sdef
impish
pressure
-shadow punch
-will-o-wisp
-pain split
-fire punch/thunderpunch

gengar-life orb
252 spatk/252 spe/6hp
timid (modest?)
levitate
-shadow ball
-thunderbolt
-focus blast
-explosion

gliscor-leftovers
252 hp/252def/6atk
impish
hyper cutter
-earthquake
-roost
-ice fang/stone edge
-stealth rock

gyarados-life orb
252atk/252spe/6hp
adamant
intimidate
-earthquake
-waterfall
-dragon dance
-ice fang/stone edge

rhyperior-choice band/leftovers
252atk/252spe(to outspeed skarmory)/6spdef
adamant
solid rock
-earthquake
-stone edge
-aqua tail/avalanche
-megahorn/curse

togekiss-leftovers
252hp/252sdef/6def
calm
serene grace
-thunder wave
-roost
-air slash
-aura sphere

metagross-leftovers
252 atk/104 spe/152 hp
adamant
clear body
meteor mash
earthquake
agility
thunderpunch

:)

 

[minchan]

Hi, um I am new to competitive battles but I wanna start... Could you tell me if the following pokemon are okay for a team and maybe suggest some moves/movesets for them?

Kricketune
Infernape
Feraligatr
Espeon
Glaceon
Flygon

Do the types clash too much?? I'd like some advice if you could give!!

 

[The Hero Without a Name]

Hi, um I am new to competitive battles but I wanna start... Could you tell me if the following pokemon are okay for a team and maybe suggest some moves/movesets for them?

Kricketune
Infernape
Feraligatr
Espeon
Glaceon
Flygon

Do the types clash too much?? I'd like some advice if you could give!!

Kricketune is horrible. Scizor does what he does much, much better (and with a strong priority move to boot!). Though, Choice Band Scizor is probably your best bet:
Scizor @ Choice Band
Techinician
Adamant
4 HP/252 Atk/252 Spe
Bullet Punch
U-Turn
Pursuit
Superpower

 

[Jake♫]

Hi, um I am new to competitive battles but I wanna start... Could you tell me if the following pokemon are okay for a team and maybe suggest some moves/movesets for them?

Kricketune
Infernape
Feraligatr
Espeon
Glaceon
Flygon

Do the types clash too much?? I'd like some advice if you could give!!

First off: Lol Kricketune. Never use it >.<

Overall, your best resource will be found here, at Smogon. You can look up your Pokemon with the most common effective movesets, natures, and EV spreads.

Your best tool here will be the use of Shoddy, a Pokemon simulator which can help you test teams that you make. It is pretty basic to use, so experiment away.

Now for your question: Do your types clash? Actually, not much at all. But seriously, kill Kricketune. NOW.

 

[minchan]

Kricketune is horrible. Scizor does what he does much, much better (and with a strong priority move to boot!). Though, Choice Band Scizor is probably your best bet:
Scizor @ Choice Band
Techinician
Adamant
4 HP/252 Atk/252 Spe
Bullet Punch
U-Turn
Pursuit
Superpower

Thanks. I'll try to get a Scizor and raise it like that. ^^

First off: Lol Kricketune. Never use it >.<

Overall, your best resource will be found here, at Smogon. You can look up your Pokemon with the most common effective movesets, natures, and EV spreads.

Your best tool here will be the use of Shoddy, a Pokemon simulator which can help you test teams that you make. It is pretty basic to use, so experiment away.

Now for your question: Do your types clash? Actually, not much at all. But seriously, kill Kricketune. NOW.

Thanks for the help. I'll check out those resources you mentioned. And I'll take Kricketune off the team but... I'm not sure you can 'kill' a pokemon. XD