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Is there any reason that the offensive subpass set doesn't run 16HP/12SpDef as standard to guarantee surviving modest zapdos tbolt? Taking the EVs from Special Attack doesn't seem to change any of the offensive benchmarks, and timid zap still knocks you into range to activate salac.

Just finished a run of Ruby after picking through this thread - thanks for such a great resource! My run used Mudkip, Ralts, Shroomish, and Zangoose. I feel enough has been said about the first two - Mudkip is solidly S and has the smoothest run through the entire game of pretty much anything...

I was the one who mentioned the Amoonguss EV spread. 236HP / 164Def / 108 Spdef with a Relaxed nature hits the same stats but with 1 extra point. This team is really, really strong and if you EVER lead improperly vs it prepare for an instant loss. Some matchup qs after piloting it for a bit...

I can also confirm that a Pokemon with Rattled gets a speed boost when Intimidated, I had the exact same thing happen to me.

Does Oblivious also block Intimidate? Either way Inner Focus getting a buff is cool for Doubles, it gives more of a niche to physical attackers like Lucario, Sawk and Mudsdale if they are effectively immune to Intimidate and flinch. Lucario and Sawk can actually threaten Scrafty or Gyarados...

Jokes aside, Rain Charizard might actually be serviceable in Doubles/VGC where Toxapex is a non-issue, similar to some past rain teams that have used Volcarona. You can even use the Gigantamax to one-shot Ferro in the rain without interfering with the weather. There aren't very many offensive...

Stonjourner is also one of the few Pokemon with access to Gravity, and the second fastest after Sigilyph in the regional dex, that plus Power Spot and Wide Guard makes it a somewhat unique, if gimmicky, Doubles support for teams that want to spam high power low accuracy moves or make use of...

Don't forget that Dynamax moves have perfect accuracy while still benefiting from Hustle as well! Hustle Dracozolt with Bolt Beak is another scary looking monster.

Arctozolt seems decent as part of a doubles Trick Room team. Between its STABs and Low Kick it beats Dragons, Waters and Tyranitar, making it a pretty solid partner for Torkoal for example.

Hopefully a better selection of physical moves, its level-up movepool is pretty dire.

We won't know until we get its full movepool, but it seems like a fast physical Fire-type with some good coverage options. It will probably get some Fighting coverage in addition to what we've seen. Pyro Ball is a fantastic move, it's as strong as Flare Blitz but the lack of recoil means that...

I'm waiting for the datamine (or the regular release at this point) to confirm if Knock Off is actually returning as a TM/TR move. I could see GF limiting its distribution now that Mega Stones/Z-Crystals are gone, with Darkest Lariat or other moves meant as a replacement for things that...

Speaking of Doubles, Overdrive's description makes it sound like a foe-only spread move - basically an Electric-type Hyper Voice. Maybe Toxtricity has some potential as a Specs user similar to Pixilate Sylveon, able to switch in easily thanks to its whopping 8 resistances. Or you could run Life...

Forces all Pokemon on the field to eat their berries. Basically a combo move for Doubles, with the cheeky side benefit of potentially wasting an opponents HP-restoring berry. And who doesn't want to have high tea with an apple pie dragon?

Bunch of stuff to catch up on! The raid rewards look very nice. Earning watts, Exp candies, Dynamax candies and TRs all at once while also obtaining new Pokemon makes it pretty efficient for post-game teambuilding. Body Press looks interesting. Kommo-o and Scrafty appreciate having the option...