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In general players were much more willing to experiment with different pokemon than in week 1. Rotom-Wash in particular stood out as having a very good week, as seen in the game Aim versus Updated Kanto: https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen8ou-472335. The Sub-Nasty plot set can set...
One thing I've noticed is that Body Press was very rare on Corviknight in the first week. On the ladder where hyper offense is prevalent and offensive threats such as Obstagoon, Bisharp, DD-Tar, and sand rush Excadrill are prevalent body press Corvignight is really good. In particular I've been...
Krookodile @ Rockium Z
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Knock Off
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
This set makes a great lure for Togekiss, Moltres, and other flying types. Stone edge is almost never seen on rocks Krookodile and Scarf can easily...
With Mega Diancie and Mamoswine in the tier I've been running Shuca Berry Empoleon to much success. It makes it much easier to check Diancie and can get you surprise kills on Mamoswine in a pinch if you really need it to: 252 Atk Life Orb Mamoswine Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 76 Def Shuca Berry...
I wanted to offer my perspective as a new player to Ubers who achieved REQS today. I played 40 games on the ladder in total and finished 33-7. I have the requirements to vote based on my game total and GXE. I also played about 40 games on two other accounts. Not once did I encounter Gothorita or...
I know this thread is old but I wanted to comment so here it goes. I'm trying to get back into running races after a long hiatus. In high school I was pretty competitive I ran 15:48 for 5 kilometers in cross country and 9:42 for 3200 meters in track and 4:34 for 1600 meters. I wanted to run at...
After opening the damage calculator this thing actually has a surprising number of defensive checks (mainly bulky steel and fire types) and I think people are overestimating how good this thing is against defensive teams. I'm not denying it's a good wall breaker but I ultimately think it...