Cary is so good at this game
#competitive_discussion
dense latch
Definitely the most impressive new player in the last year or so
for sure
like aaron said his regional win is inevitable
justin tang's consistency has been insane
next stump
This is such a hard game to be consistent at as well
It’s so easy to get complacent and scrub out
dense latch
amazing calls from paul chua this set
next stump
He’s the king of defensive plays
It’s so frustrating to play someone like him hahaha because he just always finds your play and how to counter it
stone trellis
Man, I want to play VGC, but I just can't bear Reg F.
dense latch
he's not letting justin play the game lmao
next stump
Game 1 he KOs Regidrago without having to tera because he reads Justin
Game 2 catches him with protect constantly
dense latch
that draco was going into incin right? i did hear the casters say so but i didnt catch it myself
LMAO the self draco
leaden fox
Yep, that self draco xD
solid frigate
LMAO the self draco
hey at least justin is having fun
Tornadus however-
dense latch
ngl i was hoping for a miss
solid frigate
it would be way funnier
leaden fox
I think this was why I never used Regidrago overall; because of the many Fairy types and Fairy Teras xD
dense latch
this team fits paul perfectly it rewards amazing defensive calls like these so much
leaden fox
Oh yeah, without a doubt
stone trellis
Man, I want to play VGC, but I just can't bear Reg F.
I've also been focusing a lot on finishing my first (and probably last) GD level.
chrome knot
hi im regidrago
dense latch
omg regidrago hi
foggy lodge
hi im tera fairy
bold geode
hi im regidrago
Tera Fairies in front of you
bold geode
I think this was why I never used Regidrago overall; because of the many Fairy t...
I mean in that MU it was actually good for Justin to make Bolt tera
Game 2 he actually got what he wanted but he tunneled on Bolt very hard and he just couldn't capitalize
bold geode
steel blast…
Uh uh
I change my mind
Tera Steels in front of you
stone trellis
I've also been focusing a lot on finishing my first (and probably last) GD level...
0:00-0:41, 1:07-1:41 and 2:02-3:15 are complete.
bold geode
Chat who we got winning Toronto
dense latch
toronto is for uncs
leaden fox
Time to see who wins
bold geode
toronto is for uncs
You're an unc
dense latch
:(
stone trellis
Chat who we got winning Toronto
Paul Chua because he has the same name as me.
bold geode
Cary is a good player
I hope he wins
Mainly cuz I predicted that Bolt Balance would lose and by God I CANNOT LOSE CRED HERE
leaden fox
xD
dense latch
what a crit
leaden fox
the crit!
dense latch
oh its lando in the back lmao
bold geode
HOLY SHIT
leaden fox
I mean, Lando is gonna deal easily with Bolt
dense latch
with enough yellow magic it could've been possible
bold geode
Love how we got two para just for Bolt to still lose to Landorus
Whoever loses to LeBron in the end 
dense latch
lebronto
leaden fox
good leads too
leaden fox
yeah, giving up Lando was the best play
dense latch
it was an uphill battle for paul straight from the leads
leaden fox
Cary wins it!
bold geode
GGs Cary
dense latch
I hope he wins
Mainly cuz I predicted that Bolt Balance would lose and by God I ...
legacy stays intact
what a set from cary
same team won seniors and masters wow
bold geode
it was an uphill battle for paul straight from the leads
He got the Turn 1 correct in Game 2 but the Turn 2 immediately swung it
leaden fox
Solid plays that went his way 🙂
Amazing games by many players; even Kaiba 😂
(If you know what I mean by the Kaiba reference, you'll know what I mean 😅 )
Also Urshifu-RS with 51.4% usage in phase 2 doesn't shock me
And Birmingham next weekend; shame I couldn't make it for that 🙁
stone trellis
I think I jinxed Paul Chua, man.
But seriously, half of Cary's plays I could see from a mile away, even as a shit Reg F player.
finite vine
Is Galarian Zapdos ok in a Groudon team? Or does it not benefit the team in anyway?
next stump
It would benefit Groudon somewhat with Coaching and the ability to deter Incineroar away
You both share a Caly-I weakness though, so you want to be sure you have a gameplan/matchup into that
finite vine
You both share a Caly-I weakness though, so you want to be sure you have a gamep...
Ah ok got it! Thank you so much!! 
gentle cragBOT
Ah ok got it! Thank you so much!! <:GengHeart:674147120634396672>
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finite vine
Is this team ok coverage wise? It’s weakness are water, ground and ghost, other than that it resists all other types (When taking all Pokémon in calculations, of course it’s different depending which 4 Pokémon I choose lol)
And if no what are some Pokémon you could recommend me me to switch?
solid frigate
Is this team ok coverage wise? It’s weakness are water, ground and ghost, other ...
Why dusk Mane btw
finite vine
Why dusk Mane btw
Still new to team building so mostly chose it by use percentage on Pikalytics 😅
solid frigate
I’d say you want something that doesn’t die to Incineroar
Groudon’s only Restricted Legendary partner is Miraidon and to some extent Lunala
finite vine
I’d say you want something that doesn’t die to Incineroar
~~Groudon’s only Res...
Ohh I see, will keep that in mind then, thanks!
gentle cragBOT
Ohh I see, will keep that in mind then, thanks!
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solid frigate
Wait
Lemme do some digging
Do you really want a water type in your team or is Gastrodon just for Urshifu and Kyogre
finite vine
Do you really want a water type in your team or is Gastrodon just for Urshifu an...
Mostly yea lol
solid frigate
walking wake then
Works in Sun and Rain,and has some decent Synergy with Groudon at least
And I want to see the Moveset of those mons you picked
finite vine
Works in Sun and Rain,and has some decent Synergy with Groudon at least
Ohh that’s actually a pretty good idea, will be using it then!
finite vine
And I want to see the Moveset of those mons you picked
Haven’t made any so far 😅
Was choosing the Pokémon for the team first
finite vine
Don’t have much yet 😅
Just started working on the team today so I don’t really have that many thought process for team yet, just defiant for Zapdos and coaching
solid frigate
I mean if you really really want to make Gapdos work
Scarf Coaching with Thunderous Kick,Brave Bird,Tailwind?
Just a thought cuz Scarf Shifu used that before
I’ll go back to you later after you done with the rough draft
finite vine
Got it
finite vine
How many Pokémon can you have overlap with typing in a team? Is 2 ok?
dense latch
How many Pokémon can you have overlap with typing in a team? Is 2 ok?
2 is perfectly fine
finite vine
2 is perfectly fine
Ah ok, thanks! ^^
gentle cragBOT
Ah ok, thanks! ^^
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leaden fox
Hm; I am trying to build up a RegF Rain team; but I only want technically 3 - 4 that work best in rain; so figuring out the last two slots won't be easy 😅
Preparing it for the next GC, so have plenty of time
warm estuary
Hm; I am trying to build up a RegF Rain team; but I only want technically 3 - 4 ...
Cool what mons are you using
leaden fox
Cool what mons are you using
So far: Urshifu-RS, Archuladon, Tornadus and Pelipper
Have about 7 - 8 mons under consideration for the last two slots
Heck, even Tornadus is a "50/50" slot
warm estuary
Heck, even Tornadus is a "50/50" slot
Why
warm estuary
Have about 7 - 8 mons under consideration for the last two slots
That’s a lot of pokemons
leaden fox
That’s a lot of pokemons
And yeah, but that is competitive building 101 😅
warm estuary
And yeah, but that is competitive building 101 😅
I know lol
You gotta consider every option🫡
leaden fox
Ogerpon-Wellspring is on the consideration of mons as well; mainly because Water Absorb and Grass typing
Plus the Follow Me plays
warm estuary
Yeah works preatty good
leaden fox
Plus that play helps counter opposing Urshifu-RS
leaden fox
If you use Beat Up, yes
warm estuary
Yes or population bomb
leaden fox
You don't want to really use Population Bomb 😅 it is 10 hits xD
warm estuary
Oh
leaden fox
But have to be aware that Urshifu can Crit through the Def buffs
warm estuary
I taught population bomb was the used move😭
warm estuary
But have to be aware that Urshifu can Crit through the Def buffs
Urshifu is always a menace
leaden fox
It is the move to use for Maushold; but not for Stamina boosts xP
warm estuary
K i din’t know
leaden fox
Though Stalwart may be a play as well; no redirection issues
So counters Rage Powder and Follow Me
But yeah, many considerations to look over
warm estuary
But yeah, many considerations to look over
Yes a lot
leaden fox
technically it is somewhat possible to have an egg in a Master Ball using a specific breeding method; however, I haven't tested it on the Master Ball yet; but have with the Beast Ball
And I did that in SwSh
dense latch
technically it is somewhat possible to have an egg in a Master Ball using a spec...
the Master Ball and the Cherish Ball are the only exceptions to it
leaden fox
the Master Ball and the Cherish Ball are the only exceptions to it
Ah thanks for the confirmation; it is like I said, never attempted to try it; except with certain other balls 😅
gentle cragBOT
Ah thanks for the confirmation; it is like I said, never attempted to try it; ex...
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placid junco
I got a question for you, Who is the pokemon do you use more?
leaden fox
me? @placid junco
warm estuary
me? <@1404887792726839470>
Bro asked a question and completely disappeared xD
leaden fox
It happens xD
warm estuary
Man I didn’t expect that building a vgc team in game takes that long
Getting all items moves and stuff takes a long time
leaden fox
It's worse if you didn't have the game, etc from the start and/or have the DLC 😅
I know all too well
Though I remember until the DLC dropped; there was an afk method for farming plenty of money; but that method was diminished from the DLC completion
warm estuary
😔
I need more money
Welp at least in i think 2 weeks i built 2 mons
I think that’s good
leaden fox
@warm estuary Ok, since you don't have the DLC; you can actually do the afk method if you have a Turbo Controller & Choice Specs Chi-Yu with max speed + max spatk EVs
for the money afk method
warm estuary
I think I know what you are talking abt but I don’t have a turbo controller
leaden fox
Luckily Turbo Controllers aren't expensive; got mine for £20 off Amazon
warm estuary
I’ll buy it one day
I mean I have time to make the team i can do it without the turbo controller
leaden fox
Fair enough; just thought I'd mention in case
Though I know the DLC does speed up the money count thankfully
warm estuary
Fair enough; just thought I'd mention in case
Yeah I take every suggestion 👍
dense latch
might as well just get the dlc for 10 extra bucks
leaden fox
I know I got the DLC for £22 day one 😅
dense latch
2 mons in 2 weeks is painfully slow honestly
warm estuary
I know lol
next stump
It shouldn't take that long even with the base game, did you have to beat the game in that 2 weeks?
or was your game already beaten
warm estuary
But I haven’t played every day of the week
warm estuary
It shouldn't take that long even with the base game, did you have to beat the ga...
Just had to redo all the team star bases
Bc I don’t remember why I restarted the game
But yeah it’s slow I know
next stump
are you EV training with the power items?
leaden fox
Only time you have to be careful of that is when you want "precise" EVs, but I always do one thing; when I have done the required EVs on one mon, I save before I start the next mon 😅
next stump
you can be precise with the power items, just google the EVs pokemon give
dense latch
you can be just as precise with manual ev training
i'm pretty sure pasrs has a section that helps you with it
so if you just paste your team in there you can just follow that
warm estuary
you can be precise with the power items, just google the EVs pokemon give
I know I’m just to lazy I’ll start using power items
warm estuary
so if you just paste your team in there you can just follow that
Oh cool
dense latch
im assuming you don't have the money to just buy the vitamins in bulk to train your team all at once
so whatever method you're using to get the money is likely more time consuming than just using power items
warm estuary
You probably right
leaden fox
Thankful the item printer in the DLC helps a little with money issues 😅
warm estuary
This thing is really new to me so I’m just trying my best ok
leaden fox
I especially took advantage of it when there was Chansey/Blissey outbreak 😂
warm estuary
I’ll start using power items
leaden fox
Hopefully the building process will be precise on Champions (508 EVs that is)
I wasn't keen when I saw the whole "66 points" thing
finite vine
What restricted parter do Koraidon teams usually use?
leaden fox
What restricted parter do Koraidon teams usually use?
Depends on the style of team; whether you wish to mix speed and slowness into it, whether you want a mon to deal with certain types, or if you want extra aggression
Usually I tend to see Koraidon paired with Calyrex Shadow/Ice, Groudon, Lunala
finite vine
Ah ok, will see which one of those I use, thanks! ^^
leaden fox
All good
dense latch
What restricted parter do Koraidon teams usually use?
shadow rider and lunala are the best, runner up and champion at worlds respectively next to koraidon
then calyrex ice
koraidon + groudon is a bad duo
foggy lodge
CIR is good but you are basically forced to use the lefties set
Cuz no and while both are good with other items outside of clam
finite vine
shadow rider and lunala are the best, runner up and champion at worlds respectiv...
It will have to be Calyrex ice then cuz unfortunately mine is 0IV and don’t wanna change it to shadow rider cuz don’t wanna get rid of the 0IV lol
foggy lodge
You kinda need the CIR to beat CSR Zam xd
dense latch
0 IV speed calyrex kinda fell off in reg i
most people ended up running a bit of speed on it
foggy lodge
Ghost + fighting is a broken coverage
dense latch
Lunala it is lol
not like you can't use it with 0 speed IVs
finite vine
Ghost + fighting is a broken coverage
Ohh :o
dense latch
you can still use 0 speed caly ice or just use bottle caps
foggy lodge
And Lunala is a special attacker while Koraidon is a physical attacker and has good support moves like Trick room and wide guard
dense latch
same principle as koraidon shadow rider but a more defensive approach given lunala's support and bulk
leaden fox
Plus it's ability lowers damage; basically a Multiscale
foggy lodge
Yeah
finite vine
Ohh I see
foggy lodge
Koraidon is a more explosive restricted and Lunala can be more defensive
leaden fox
Who's looking forward to seeing Primal Groudon coming back in due time 😂
warm estuary
Who's looking forward to seeing Primal Groudon coming back in due time 😂
Me can’t wait
Looking more forward to kyogre tho
Primal kyogre is peak
Also I wanna use mega clefable for some reason
foggy lodge
I wish it was good but rn it seems like a really worse Togekiss
Unless as with all the megas they give it an insane ability
Aerilate would be cool
leaden fox
Though depends if we get to use Togekiss in Champions or not
foggy lodge
You could run it as a set up mon with calm mind and hyper voice
dense latch
special huge power
leaden fox
But yeah; agreed that once we see all the abilities on the new Megas, will give us a better idea
foggy lodge
They should give every mega huge power
They should give Scovillain a huge power that affects both attack stats
warm estuary
Unless as with all the megas they give it an insane ability
Let’s hope
dense latch
leaden fox
I think Mega Starmie will likely get Huge Power xD
warm estuary
Fr
dense latch
it's pretty much confirmed it is
foggy lodge
Yeah that one is almost confirmed
leaden fox
Though hoping that Mega Meganium gets Triage 😅
warm estuary
Mega starmie is so goofy
foggy lodge
I mean its not confirmed because you know maybe game freak did something weird with Starmie stats in ZA for some reason
But its like 99% probable that it gets huge power
warm estuary
Still no mega flygon in za😔
dense latch
maybe it's a new ability that has to do with its physical moves that required it to have that bst compensation but i doubt it
foggy lodge
Mega Starmie only needs wave crash
You can even use it as a mixed attacker cuz the special attack is just that high
leaden fox
Honestly; I have ONE change I'd like to see in Pokémon; change Frozen status to Frostbite status; as Frostbite in PLA halves your current SpAtk
finite vine
When working on stats, specially to survive a specific Pokémon’s attack. How much should I increase HP/Def/Sp.Def to handle that attack? Like when checking on an attack calculator with the stats I gave it it can survive the attack but what about high rolls?
foggy lodge
Uhh
dense latch
you mean if you should make your pokemon live just a few rolls or all rolls?
all rolls when possible
you can settle from a few rolls getting the KO if it's just not practical
finite vine
Don’t know if it’s better few rolls or all rolls
foggy lodge
FixupX
leaden fox
I'm curious on one thing; who tends to shiny hunt for their comp mons? 😅
finite vine
Me lol
dense latch
if i think the team is worth it
balmy glen
@chrome knot come say hi next tour
leaden fox
I know I try to get shiny mons for my teams; though I know not all are unlocked shinies 😅
solid frigate
I'm curious on one thing; who tends to shiny hunt for their comp mons? 😅
Only for one to two mons
And some of them are accidental
chrome knot
<@224303371564220418> come say hi next tour
next is prob orlando but ill try n sneak into seattle
sry i didn’t come say hi i like crashed out LOL
balmy glen
lmao all g
leaden fox
next is prob orlando but ill try n sneak into seattle
Ironically, you'll be at Seattle for Pokémon Day 😅
If you go of course
leaden fox
Only for one to two mons
And some of them are accidental
Yeah, some can be accidental for sure 😅
chrome knot
lmao all g
if u don’t have a team by seattle id recommend the scream tail shes so broken
leaden fox
Ah yes, I remember using Scream Tail before; it's a good mon and very useful in many match ups 🙂
Though the one that sticks in my mind is Wolfe's Perish Trap mode one 😅
chrome knot
mine was encore disable twave gleam
leaden fox
Ah yes, that is an annoying matchup.... for the opponents 😛
Though haven't used Scream Tail in some time myself; but I know it doesn't mean it's bad xP
balmy glen
if u don’t have a team by seattle id recommend the scream tail shes so broken
If u watched my interview I said I had a team cooking
it involves a scream tail lol
leaden fox
Ok, currently testing out a team here; just hoping it works out 😅
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9vgc2026regf-2521990125
chrome knot
i think blakes version was a little subpar and the one rishi & I played was good but banded dnite was definitely stronger over his loaded dice version
balmy glen
can i see? i think shes cracked for any reg f event left
Still working on 6th mon tweaks but I have a rain and sun variant
What did u run this weekend
finite vine
if i think the team is worth it
I mostly shiny hunt for Pokémon I know are viable in vgc and save them for later
chrome knot
balmy glen
Who ran this with u again I forgot who told me
balmy glen
brian helped me build & prep alongside rishi playing it with me
You guys both dropped 💔
scream tail is good tho
as much as I wish you guys did better as a homie maybe it’s a good thing for my EUIC prep if I run the scream tail team lmao
chrome knot
You guys both dropped 💔
mental health was big loser that day lmao
i think team had potential to go very far had i had a different brain lmao
leaden fox
mental health was big loser that day lmao
Can relate with that
warm estuary
Ok, currently testing out a team here; just hoping it works out 😅
https://repl...
So you chose landorus and incineroar at the end
And put wellspring over tornadus
leaden fox
So you chose landorus and incineroar at the end
Unfortunately, team needs a lot more work; did five games and only won that one xD
warm estuary
Lol
warm estuary
Unfortunately, team needs a lot more work; did five games and only won that one ...
I know it’s just the phase where you try I said you chose but you still actually haven’t chose
leaden fox
I know it’s just the phase where you try I said you chose but you still actually...
Yeah, just a matter of seeing what needs changing, fixing, etc
leaden fox
Someone has even told me my last GC team was great; just needed to swap Rilla for Sini xD
leaden fox
Also bc you said you bringing the team to GC right?
Yes; very likely last GC before Champions formats
warm estuary
Someone has even told me my last GC team was great; just needed to swap Rilla fo...
I mean if a team it’s great it’s great
warm estuary
Yes; very likely last GC before Champions formats
Cool 😎
leaden fox
Though changing a few moves, etc on the last GC team
leaden fox
Yes
Never underestimate the genies xD
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9vgc2026regf-2522027688
warm estuary
Never underestimate the genies xD
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9vgc2026...
Why was maushold only using follow me even if the only attacking move the genies use are double target moves
Well not the only move they can use but the best one
leaden fox
I mean, I just knew they were using Follow Me on that thing; pretty common
warm estuary
Yes but they didn’t have any other useful move?
I mean maushold probably doesn’t have that many moves i think
leaden fox
Likely ran Super Fang, Population Bomb and Protect
Surprisingly not using Friend Guard though
warm estuary
True they have that ability
leaden fox
Making the right calls; especially after seeing the speed checks xD
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9vgc2026regf-2522077164
static bridge
Does anyone know the team that wolfey glick got steamrolled by that had Tera water iron crown and indeedee-F on it
solid frigate
You mean Justin Carris’s Crown team?
balmy glen
mental health was big loser that day lmao
Same thing with Rishi?
leaden fox
Ok, so the team in the replay I posted a good couple of hours ago is doing better; so looks like I have dealt with a few of the problems the team has had
chrome knot
Same thing with Rishi?
yeah he lost a family member during the day
balmy glen
damn
rustic mountain
just check topcut he got top 32
balmy glen
What's good Keanu, how far did you get
21st with an ear infection
bold geode
21st with an ear infection
Nice in the first half
balmy glen
I died ngl
bold geode
I died ngl
Damn
shadow wind
Me when the alomamola uses wish then flip turns into me
finite vine
Ah ok, will see which one of those I use, thanks! ^^
Ok this is what I got so far. It’s FAR from perfect (or just remotely good in general) but I’m kind of happy with the results, might need some improvement tho.
For Koraidon I made it so he’s bulky enough to survive a Psychic from 252 Sp. Atk Calyrex-Shadow, he’s also fast enough to out-speed both 252 Speed Miraidon and Calyrex-Shadow (Unless they are using a Choice Scarf) and lastly he’s strong enough to one-shot Miraidon with a Low Kick after an attack boost from Galarian Zapdo’s coaching.
For Galarian Zapdos I did the same and made him fast enough to out-speed both 252 speed Miraidon and Calyrex-Shadow, Mostly using him to take advantage of all the Incineroars in the meta to boost attack with Defiant while also using coaching to Koraidon if needed, that’s why I gave him the ghost tera type just in case I stumble against an Incineroar, that way I can dodge the fake out and safely boost Koraidon’s attack and defense while he protects (Thankfully coaching isn’t blocked by protect lol) Other than that I still need to work on him cuz I kinda did his HP and Sp.Def stats in a rush.
Like I said, this is FAR from a decent team (Mostly cuz I’m still missing 4 Pokémon lol) but please let me know if you have any suggestions! Thank you! ^^
leaden fox
@finite vine A possible addition is Incineroar because of it’s overall kit + great bulk; it gets Fake Out, Parting Shot, Will-o-Wisp, Knock Off, Flare Blitz etc with Intimidate for it’s ability.
If you went for an Assault Vest variant; then you could go Fake Out, Flare Blitz, Knock Off and U-Turn; but make sure to keep it’s speed low enough so that the U-Turn goes last to get a free switch in
It can generally wall CSR easily enough
dense latch
Ok this is what I got so far. It’s FAR from perfect (or just remotely good in ge...
you’re wasting evs on koraidon
232 evs gets you the same stat as 228 evs
waxen dock
Ok this is what I got so far. It’s FAR from perfect (or just remotely good in ge...
You should make gzapdos faster than scarf urshifu and chi yu
Make him 153 speed
Cuz urshifu is 149 aand chi yu 152
solid frigate
Ok this is what I got so far. It’s FAR from perfect (or just remotely good in ge...
For Koraidon you just run 4/252/252
and since you are running Clear Amulet,run Collision course,Flare blitz flame charge Protect
leaden fox
I know I trying to think what other mons would work for his team without ruining any balances with his other mons 😅
Likely Lunala or CSR on his team would work; or to combat TR, CIR could help
leaden fox
Amoongus may be a good option too
left bobcat
Yeah and flipping burgers at Wendy’s is good too
solid frigate
Likely Lunala or CSR on his team would work; or to combat TR, CIR could help
Korai CIR is honestly not bad
Tho you want Brute Bonnet Most of the time if you are playing Koraidon
leaden fox
Yeah and flipping burgers at Wendy’s is good too
Guessing you dislike Amoongus xD
leaden fox
Tho you want Brute Bonnet Most of the time if you are playing Koraidon
Yeah, Brute Bonnet is another solid option too
I feel like Ancient Pokémon will be more annoying to deal with once Primal Groudon is usable again
left bobcat
Guessing you dislike Amoongus xD
No
balmy glen
<@350152416815218688> gaming?
It’s either Orlando or Houston for me prob just Orlando
chrome knot
im the same but i wanted the scream tail runback so badly lmfao
leaden fox
Question: What would be a better team member? Sinistcha? Or Amoongus?
leaden fox
https://pokepast.es/f01dcaf933c0278e
Current team atm
leaden fox
bulk and counter trick room
warm estuary
Ok you got a point
leaden fox
especially witn a 0 IVs in speed
warm estuary
So you would put ammongus to counter trick room
leaden fox
spore threat etc
warm estuary
Oh right spore
Well what does sinistcha do
Sets up trick room redirect and burn right
Uhm
I dunno who’s better
leaden fox
Yeah, not an easy process xD
Plus need to double look over all my mon's (at least bulky ones) EVs and make sure none is wasted 😅
warm estuary
Yes
I honestly forgot sinistcha even existed but it’s actually a really good grass type
leaden fox
It is yeah; though benefits better in RegH than RegF at times
https://pokepast.es/c249f4141bf9840f
Ok, made some changes now
.... And forgot to change Amoongus' Tera to Water xD
warm estuary
Lol
warm estuary
https://pokepast.es/c249f4141bf9840f
Ok, made some changes now
Sludge bomb🤔 I always see ammongus running pollen puff
I mean sludge bomb does more damage but you can’t heal
leaden fox
Sludge Bomb deals better into those pesky Ogerpon xP
And Rilla's
Plus STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus)
warm estuary
So it’s to counter grass types
warm estuary
Plus STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus)
Yes I know what stab is xD
I don’t know much but I know that
leaden fox
Fair enough xP
stone trellis
Plus STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus)
And that sweet 30% poison chance.
leaden fox
yep
dense latch
It is yeah; though benefits better in RegH than RegF at times
i think you'd be much better off with an av bolt in this team
calm mind with no fake out is much harder to setup and its staying power is significantly worse without protect or grassy terrain
fairy is also a better tera when it's not a super offensive bolt with like life orb
moonblast >>>> dazzling gleam
leaden fox
@dense latch Yeah, obviously my current team isn't the "final touches", I am basically always changing it little by little
Only way I can judge what needs changing is by seeing it in battle and adjusting accordingly 🙂
dense latch
just trying to help with those final touches based on what i've seen work in these compositions
leaden fox
Yep, and I appreciate any form of feedback, positive or negative 🙂
@dense latch Made adjustments to Bolt with AV now 🙂
dense latch
awesome
leaden fox
https://pokepast.es/fd47fc3c0d8bbd6c
So far, this is how it looks (should show the EVs)
dense latch
i can help with the evs if you want, some of these spreads waste evs
leaden fox
Yeah, I'm luckily aware of the EVs that could be adjusted; just needing to figure out which ones 😅
So of course woul be appreciated
dense latch
Raging Bolt @ Assault Vest
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 188 HP / 132 Def / 100 SpA / 4 SpD / 84 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 20 Atk
- Thunderbolt
- Dragon Pulse
- Thunderclap
- Snarl
this is one of the av bolt spreads i use, you almost always survive adamant icicle crash from chien pao
good mix of bulk and offense
leaden fox
Ah nice; just quickly put those numbers in luckily
thank goodness for tab on keyboard xD
dense latch
you want a bit more bulk on your landorus, many players go for this
Landorus @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Level: 50
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 84 HP / 44 Def / 116 SpA / 12 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
- Substitute
- Protect
84 hp 44 def lives tera dark wicked blow iirc and provides general bulk
you can drop sub ofc given the context of your team
but it's an option to consider too over sandsear
leaden fox
I know I would run Substitute; Sandsear is there because of Rain plays and anti-redirection
dense latch
and modest lando is probably better given you have tailwind
leaden fox
makes sense on that bit yeah
I used a similar basis to this team in the last GC; Day 1 went well for me (only lost two - three games out of five due to my own misplays, but ended with a 10-5 Day One)
Think I ran Rilla instead of Amoongus during it; regreted that very much so during Day 2 and 3 xD
Though I am changing Urshifu's Tera to Poison; resists Fairy and Grass that way; and neutral on Electric
dense latch
https://pokepast.es/9f319ab8230cd3bf this is what i came up with for evs for the team
urshifu and flutter mane could use better evs though these were just some i had available
dense latch
Though I am changing Urshifu's Tera to Poison; resists Fairy and Grass that way;...
i went for steel but poison can work as well
leaden fox
Ok, applied those for now; hoping they work in my favor xD
Though bad enough I have already considered EVs and such for Mega Meganium; despite not knowing it's ability yet xD
warm estuary
Does any of you know what pokemon drops what number of ev and what ev’s it drops?
Or a website that tells you that
shadow wind
Serebii has that
warm estuary
Oh on thanks
foggy lodge
Not even bold flutter
We have to make it rain this Flutters
leaden fox
Love it when people try to slow you down a little; only to get it back 😂
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9vgc2026regf-2522689648
foggy lodge
wooden steeple
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9vgc2026regf-2522463688-imyo4cdeig322l5s0clj4sex0bqgt5rpw
gUyS wHaT dO yOu ThInK oF mY tEaM
shadow wind
Wolfey was right about Thundurus incarnate being satan
The moment that guy enters the format it’s a dead format
leaden fox
Always a good one; plus Farigiraf is a strong choice for a team
warm estuary
Yeah the problem is that I already built my farigiraf
So I will not use him this time but I can consider him for the future
leaden fox
Maybe when Champions makes it easier
leaden fox
I know; I have about 4 of them on ScarVio
leaden fox
Only one is; the rest still have in the box
Getting money in the DLC isn't terribly difficult; nor getting most of the materials
Feathers can be annoying; but the Item Printer helps; just the berries that need to be in more abundance
warm estuary
Only one is; the rest still have in the box
Oh ok😆
left bobcat
EHHH 😵
unkempt flax
Absolutely crazy how much rng can change a game. I got Crit 2 times, missed 2 90% acc moves, got a low roll and got paralyzed all in 1 game and lost whilst there raging bolt remained at like 5hp or something 💔💔 come back for some tournament play after a year of absence and this happens
shadow wind
The goat is back
You saying that reminded me I did this in 1v1 factory yesterday
A very unserious format but it’s great
rustic mountain
y is everyones win % so low
shadow wind
Have you seen 1v1 factory?
shadow wind
No good means 0 yeah
spiral zealot
ok sweet thank you
knotty mirage
Is it true that in champions pokemon have no IV anymore ?
spiral zealot
we haven't seen confirmation one way or the other
all of the videos and screenshots they've shared up till this point haven't shown anything that confirms IVs are in the game, and while that could mean that IVs are removed, it could also just mean that they haven't shown whatever screen IVs are on
waxen dock
Have you seen 1v1 factory?
This format is trash, my opponent always get what exactly counteres my team
Whule i get nothing thqt can counter his team
I got 3 berry mons against unneve haxorus
This format is pure trash like all randbats
Randbats is trash in general your opponent always get mons that counter you
Its about luck, not skill
knotty mirage
all of the videos and screenshots they've shared up till this point haven't show...
Hoping that could be the case tho so we don't need too worry about 0 attack or 0 speed anymore
shadow wind
Its about luck, not skill
😭😭😭
Holy rant
Guy complains about luck and then will boot up Twave flutter
Obviously there’s luck, quite literally everything is luck until you’re good enough that it isn’t
Luck is one of the substitutes for skill and even then some things will always be determined by luck
But you gotta have money to buy a lottery ticket
leaden fox
Pokémon will always be a 50/50 process of Luck and Skill; if you get unlucky, it's unfortunate, but it is how it is 😅
solid frigate
You can’t really blame RNG when half of the game requires RNG
leaden fox
Very much so yeah
shadow wind
You can’t really blame RNG when half of the game requires RNG
I mean you can blame it all you want but in almost every scenario there’s a “luck-free” option
But luck can also be seen as trying to make a read and getting it right, because at the end of the day what your opponent chooses to do is random
It’s not just crits and paras is kinda what I’m getting at
leaden fox
Yeah, I know that I have been able to make a strong read and got it right; so been proud of moments like that
Read I got right before: Lando-T and Torn-I lead, knew they had Ogerpon-W in the back, knew they'd likely swap Lando for it with my Urshifu lead; got the call right by striking into their Torn as they did switch
shadow wind
Aren’t we already there?
warm estuary
WE’re going back to reg f?
We are already there
leaden fox
WE’re going back to reg f?
RegF only for in-person events + Grand Challenges from January to end of March
It's Reg I for online ranked battles
leaden fox
Though sooner Champions drops; hopefully the "regulations" will match in-person and online again
rustic mountain
Luck is one of the substitutes for skill and even then some things will always b...
real
shadow wind
im not really familiar w/ it
Well if you remember 1v1 challenge cup at all it’s 18x better than that
But same concept
shadow wind
3 random mons to choose from with a couple of sets and you get to see your opponents options as well, not the sets though
I like it cause the games are super quick and most of the “outplaying” is made at what Mon you bring
shadow wind
If you argue RNG all the time, you're calling yourself out
Well I mean it could also mean you made poor team building decisions
Like using Heatran with magma storm
bold geode
Nah youre signing up for misses
shadow wind
Exactly
It’s a very strong move but in picking it over something like flamethrower or heat crash you’re taking the risk and you don’t have the right to blame it
Like I complain about Pblades ironically because while it’s a great move and it’s Groudons bis move which is unfortunate but I’m still signing up for it
bold geode
Well on inaccurate moves it's risk vs reward
But I see people blame games on RNG a lot and I bet like 90% of those games I could watch and point out a mistake they made
And like imma be real
The people who complain all the time or blame shit all the time when they lose
Those are the only players that I think are bad at the game
Cuz at that point you're literally trying to find anything else to blame instead of you genuinely not playing well or making mistakes and that shit GENUINELY stunts your growth
Like it actively puts a hard wall on your improvement
In fact, you want my biggest advice
If you wanna improve, be able to admit that you are dogshit
And realize that it is okay to be dogshit
shadow wind
I don’t know if that’s the takeaway I’d have but sure
bold geode
I don’t know if that’s the takeaway I’d have but sure
I mean honestly like
Hell imo if anything i dont even view it as a bad thing
Like you're bad at the game? Ok cool, you got room to improve, another reason to keep at it besides well the fun aspect of course
shadow wind
Yeah but in that sense there’s no scale and everyone is terrible and has room to improve
Which just isn’t true
bold geode
Yeah but in that sense there’s no scale and everyone is terrible and has room to...
Nah not really
The best players can have a bad game and the worst can have good games
But on average, the best will still play better than the worst
And hell even the best can improve
shadow wind
That’s what I mean
bold geode
You think Kobe Bryant stopped practicing after being considered one of the greatest in the league
shadow wind
If everyone has room to improve what’s the point of putting yourself in a definition
bold geode
There still is a scale
You can still look and say "hey that guy is better than me"
shadow wind
You can be skilled without being perfect in the same way that you can have room to improve and not be terrible
bold geode
There's still a first place
Just everyone is tryna hit that first place and the guy in first is tryna stay there
bold geode
You can be skilled without being perfect in the same way that you can have room ...
I think we're also missing the point where
What I'm saying is basically don't fail to have some humility
Like even the best players can admit "hey I played awful that game"
shadow wind
Oh for sure but underselling your own skill is horrible for self esteem and confidence in play
bold geode
Not having that sense of humility is where you see the people that blame RNG all the time or complain all the time without being able to say that they played bad and at some point you begin to see yourself playing bad less and less because you're looking for those excuses more and more
shadow wind
If you truly believe you are the worst person to ever touch Pokémon you’re results will most likely reflect it
bold geode
Oh for sure but underselling your own skill is horrible for self esteem and conf...
Yeah maybe i was too blunt with it
Like im not saying fuckin berate yourself but like
shadow wind
You definitely have to recognize when you’re wrong I agree with that
Like gameplay wise
If you make a bad play and you can recognize it that’s perfect
bold geode
Be able to realize "hey I can be better" or "I could've done better there"
shadow wind
Exactly
But also there’s usually not 1 best play which is what makes pokemon a very interesting competitive game
bold geode
Like dont berate yourself but don't ever think you're hot shit or don't ever think that your play was never in the wrong
If anything hell look at your gameplay first
shadow wind
I’m so terrible at watching replays of myself cause I just think “yeah that play made sense”
And then I move on learning nothing
leaden fox
I think this team is working better than I thought it would O_o
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9vgc2026regf-2523479915-v08dtpeikpcnsnmt2tdarx9mr8joxx3pw
bold geode
And then I move on learning nothing
The way I do it
So in game I try to cover what they could do and what my best play is that way
I also think about what they could do to stop me
Basically I try to think what's the most reasonable
Now the good thing about replay review (hell I actually do them like right after I play a game or set)
The good thing is that hindsight is 20/20 and any mistakes or better plays you can find you will find
In replays I look at
- What did I do
- Why did I do it
- What did my opponent do
- Why did they do it
- Did what my opponent did make sense
- Was my play good based off of what they did in the sense of how much sense their play made which indicates how likely my play would've worked
shadow wind
I mean I’ve stopped seriously trying to top vgc ladders because I’m done with sv but I remember when I would still try it was kinda pointless for me to “vod review” because I had pretty much plateau’d on my skill level which was good enough to make it to the top with luck which made me believe I didn’t need to improve
bold geode
"make it to the top with luck"
shadow wind
In replays I look at
1. What did I do
2. Why did I do it
3. What did my opponen...
This works great except for it’s like double checking answer in a test, if I did it the first time I’ll probably do it the second time for the same reasoning
leaden fox
tbf, I tend to hold onto my replays win or lose; and judge what could've been done better on my part 😅
It is how I understand my damage calcs, etc
bold geode
My question is why not try to do it more without luck
shadow wind
Because #1 on ladder doesn’t need perfect execution from my experience and I was capable of making it there in the exact circumstances
My goals weren’t any higher than #1 on ladder which all things considered isn’t the hardest thing in the world
bold geode
What if the gamble doesn't go your way
bold geode
Well if you hit your goal with luck
Who's to say it actually did
shadow wind
But I did end up watching some of my losses and all my plays made sense I was just running out of luck and my 97% plays started failing
shadow wind
Well if you hit your goal with luck
Who's to say it actually did
Actually did what?
Was lucky?
bold geode
Who's to say the gamble didn't go your way
I say it could very well have
Also my signal is ass rn damn
shadow wind
Well from my perspective the gamble didn’t go my way cause I lost playing the best I personally could
leaden fox
Also my signal is ass rn damn
Don't ask about my internet speeds then 😅
shadow wind
I think Pokémon is so hard to grasp skill in
bold geode
Closed some phone tabs, that helped lol
Got a winter storm coming, i fucking hate it dawg
leaden fox
I think Pokémon is so hard to grasp skill in
Not all the time; the difficult hurdle is finding a team that works for you; rather than pinching a team from another 😅
shadow wind
Because I don’t think I’m necessarily that good but that’s the “chasing perfection” mindset I need to get rid of
But being “good” is a whole other can of worms
shadow wind
Not all the time; the difficult hurdle is finding a team that works for you; rat...
I mean defining a scale
bold geode
I mean you wanna have fun but the chasing perfection mindset isn't the WORST thing to have
shadow wind
It’s guaranteed disappointment and burnout
leaden fox
I mean defining a scale
yeah, I get that
bold geode
Yeah
You don't wanna chase it too hard
leaden fox
Just don't do me and make about 50+ teams per regulation 😅
bold geode
Main thing is finding the balance between trying to improve and still playing for the fun of the game
shadow wind
Just don't do me and make about 50+ teams per regulation 😅
Only 50?
shadow wind
Not very many
leaden fox
Sitting at 74 teams atm on RegF xD
shadow wind
Main thing is finding the balance between trying to improve and still playing fo...
Which is why I’ve stopped playing, Twave flutter is not my kind of fun
leaden fox
Hopefully once the Megas will drop; may be better
Though I suspect Gholdengo ain't gonna like the Mega format 😅
bold geode
Which is why I’ve stopped playing, Twave flutter is not my kind of fun
I love me a Gholdengo
shadow wind
That guy is pretty awesome
leaden fox
Gholdengo has a lot of good going for it xP
Though I wish I could use my Shalpha of it xD
foggy lodge
Like I complain about Pblades ironically because while it’s a great move and it’...
You need this luck to win in Pokémon ngl
I will die on the hill that you need a bit of luck to win in Pokémon
foggy lodge
And I don't mean like oh you need luck to crit every single attack and get every secondary effect
shadow wind
But you can minimize the amount of luck you need by playing better and more consistent
foggy lodge
But enough luck that the game will not just bullshit you and you have to play the worst case scenario every single time
shadow wind
I mean it’s the same in any sport really
foggy lodge
Cuz honestly like if you blame your losses in you missing like one attack or one single crit
Its probably a missplay
If you missed like 3 moves and got critted other 3 times then its just the game
shadow wind
There were definitely some games back in Reg G that came down to me missing 1 Pblade
Which sucked yeah but it happens
foggy lodge
Yeah
shadow wind
I know that I won’t miss it in that situation every time
So I just boot up more games
foggy lodge
Always bet on p blades
shadow wind
Always do
stone trellis
But enough luck that the game will not just bullshit you and you have to play th...
CSR-Zama + Rilla
Earth Power leaves Zamazenta at 3 HP somehow, but I finish it off anyway
CSR crits both CIR and Miraidon while they're low, giving it an instant boost and losing me the game because fuck me.
foggy lodge
Happens
I had a bo3 where the CSR critted turn 1 in both games my Weezing with astral barrage and it insta killed it LOL
I still won but it was crazy
stone trellis
I'm probably washed at Reg I nowadays, so my CZR matchup is most likely even more nightmarish.
I don't know how you can make a 3-20 win/loss ratio worse, but I'll find a way.
stone trellis
I'm probably washed at Reg I nowadays, so my CZR matchup is most likely even mor...
Not that I'll have to worry since everyone's a Japanese player that plays dual bikes with Flutter, shit that I farm like Rilla farms the Shifu MU.
leaden fox
Jeez, that was a LONG game O_o
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9vgc2026regf-2523498637
empty turtle
what would you guys say a good team looks like in the meta
left bobcat
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmm incin
empty turtle
well ik but i want to know a good starting point
rustic mountain
what would you guys say a good team looks like in the meta
look at topcut for toronto
any of those are good teams
spiral zealot
is it worth resetting for low speed enamorus
next stump
can you even reset that pokemon?
spiral zealot
you can reset for 0 effort levels but you can't check the final IVs without saving the game
i believe 0 effort level = IV ranging from 0 to 19
but 0-19 speed iv is still better than 31
leaden fox
is it worth resetting for low speed enamorus
It all depends if you wish to run a trick room with the therian form, or wish to use incarnate form
solid frigate
can you even reset that pokemon?
EVs yes but like why bother
leaden fox
I remember trying to use Enamorus before; wasn't my cup of tea 😅
rustic mountain
it may change but as of now, enamorus is not worth doing all that over. better to wait for better methods in future games
leaden fox
Imagine if we end up with a Drizzle ability mon with Follow Me 😅 Enamrous may clutch up a little then 😅
dense latch
https://x.com/giantxgg/status/2014352356830220332?s=46&t=fDxHQLlKCKU_ddfszOAZ6w
the guy in the lab coat is basically the face of the spanish speaking pokemon community btw 😭 folagor is something else but still the goat
foggy lodge
https://x.com/giantxgg/status/2014352356830220332?s=46&t=fDxHQLlKCKU_ddfszOAZ6w
I was going to send it here but I thought you wouldn't understand it LOL
foggy lodge
the guy in the lab coat is basically the face of the spanish speaking pokemon co...
I saw him clicking earthquake next to his own Glimmora
One of the players of all times
waxen dock
finaly won a limitless tour
warm estuary
Glad that the team I am running atm is doing rather well
gg
stone trellis
Back to Reg F after almost three weeks.
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9vgc2026regf-2524769207-feeqfn0h93vixd5dliisc8wda8j7qerpw
stone trellis
Ambipom is crazy
It and Bolt went crazy.
stone trellis
Unfortunately, I am still cracked at VGC and I've had a minor change in mindset.
solid frigate
balmy glen
moment
foggy lodge
moment
Keanu
Are you locked on Scream Tail for your next team or is it still on testing
balmy glen
Nah I will be testing a lot of stuff after this weekends regionals
the scream tail stuff feels okay but not like event winning atm
bold geode
Nah I will be testing a lot of stuff after this weekends regionals
I'm just thinking of picking up a team from Toronto or maybe Birmingham
I was on Latias before but it's not feeling as good atm, especially into THE TEAM YOU RAN AT TORONTO WHY KEANU
WHY DO YOU FORSAKE ME KEANU
solid frigate
"Birmingham regionals in the 2022 season" unc we're in 2026🥀
I’m mildly concerned that they are stuck in a time loop
rigid bridge
Hi, quick question. I’m absolutely new to trying out comp Pokémon and I’m a bit confused by the different regulations. Does the “normal” ranked mode use a different regulation than VGC tournaments?
I read smth abt ranked using reg I instead of F but I always thought ranked and vgc tournaments usually have the same regulation and play the same besides ranked being best of 1 instead of best of 3
bold geode
Hi, quick question. I’m absolutely new to trying out comp Pokémon and I’m a bit ...
Yes, the in game ranked ladder uses Regulation I which is a double restricted format (restricted being box art legendaries with a few exceptions) and irl events use Reg F which don't allow those
As for the second half, you would be correct but this season they have been different
Why? Hell if I know
rigid bridge
Yes, the in game ranked ladder uses Regulation I which is a double restricted fo...
Thanks, that’s interesting🧐
Another question if u don’t mind.
I thought the new vgc hub was gonna move to the gen 10 game but I’ve now seen that pkm champions will be the new Hub.
I thought abt getting some older games to be able to catch some of the meta version exclusives just to have them ready for future formats but it seems like Champions has a recruiting system.
Would u wait until they make clear how that recruiting system works or is it never a bad idea to get the older games for the exclusives?
gentle cragBOT
Thanks, that’s interesting🧐
Another question if u don’t mind.
I thought the ...
simbaqlf has given 1 Gen Rep to dollarmonke
bold geode
Thanks, that’s interesting🧐
Another question if u don’t mind.
I thought the ...
Oh it's never a bad idea at all if you are able to afford it of course
Like this game for example would have mons in the format from SwSh, PLA, maybe you could get em from BDSP
It's never a bad idea to have them on hand
Especially considering the game will work off of Home compatibility as well
rigid bridge
Fair, thanks🫡
bold geode
👍
next stump
I read smth abt ranked using reg I instead of F but I always thought ranked and ...
You would be right about that in any other year but this one like monke said, I imagine in a few months once Champions is out - it will go back to the way it used to be
where ranked and real life tournaments are the same format
bold geode
@next stump did my eyes deceive me or did Markus go up against a Red Dead Redemption character
next stump
LOL I haven’t seen the stream yet but that sounds hilarious
bold geode
LOL I haven’t seen the stream yet but that sounds hilarious
His opponent's name was Jonathan Marston
foggy lodge
@dense latch FOLITA EN STREAM
bold geode
<@689848760909561965> FOLITA EN STREAM
?
foggy lodge
Damn
Dozo goes crazy here
I think you are forced to lead waterpon
Waterpon Lando?
Dozo has a pin here
Wave crash Lando or heavy slam Flutter
Wait because Harc is in a good spot rn
dense latch
?
yoel ramirez (folagor/folita) was just on steam and he’s the biggest spanish speaking pokemon content creator
rigid bridge
If Pokepaste says "IV: 20 atk" but doesnt mention the other IV stats, does that mean the rest should be 0 or maxed?
A build im checking out rn for example has a landorus with 28 atk but it doesnt mention the other IVs at all
next stump
If it doesn’t specify, then it’s 31
If you’re building your own team, you should try to get something like that 28ATK IV down lower, I’m assuming the paste you’re looking at is from someone who just used whatever Landorus they could
Realistically though it’s not a big deal so if you have a Landorus you want to use, you can use it regardless
dense latch
<@689848760909561965> FOLITA EN STREAM
it was a tough matchup for him
rigid bridge
@next stump I see, thanks. Could it just have been a mistake by the trainer that he used 28 atk IV or is there a reason to run low atk on Landorus?
gentle cragBOT
<@197813560997314562> I see, thanks. Could it just have been a mistake by the tr...
simbaqlf has given 1 Gen Rep to mlbd
rigid bridge
<@197813560997314562> I see, thanks. Could it just have been a mistake by the tr...
Its a team for reg i with Koraidon, calyrex-shadow, incineroar, brut bonnet, landorus and raging bolt
next stump
Assuming it's Lando-I, you would want low attack on it since it's a special attacker and doesn't utilize its attack stat. You'd also take slightly lower damage from things like Foul Play or confusion self-hits
Sometimes, especially with legendary pokemon, people don't want to put in the time/effort to get a better IV in attack so they live with what they have
That's my guess for why the Landorus is 28ATK IV
dense latch
no shot
molten oasis
What on earth
stone trellis
There are very few things in this world which make me genuinely angry. Seeing Protect as either the 2nd or 3rd move on a Pokemon is one of them.
dense latch
STAB 1
STAB 2
Protect
4th slot (priority/status/coverage)
that’s how i always do it it feels balanced
protect as last makes it feel top heavy to me for whatever reason
dense latch
Is it calm mind?
nah tbolt tclap draco tect
foggy lodge
I always have protect as the 1st slot
dense latch
i know that’s usually optimal but it’s ugly
stone trellis
STAB 1
STAB 2
Protect
4th slot (priority/status/coverage)
that’s how i always d...
I always sort moves in this order:
- Priority attacks
- STAB attacks
- Coverage attacks
- Status moves
- Wide Guard
- All other Protect variants
solid frigate
Reg H team+Boulder
foggy lodge
Raging Bolt @ Shuca Berry
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Steel
IVs: 20 Atk
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
- Draco Meteor
- Thunderclap
I love this set so much its so silly
foggy lodge
I haven't run the calc but when I used shuca berry Incin it took like 50% from EP
So I guess Raging can take it a lot better
rigid bridge
Can reg i teams be sorted into play styles/names like balance, tailwind, weather etc. ?
I’m absolutely new, clueless and bad when it comes to actually playing online and thought I might find sm videos on how to play certain teams but that doesn’t seem to be the case for reg i.
That’s what I’ve currently set up:
Kareem (Incineroar) @ Rocky Helmet
Ability: Intimidate
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 244 HP / 4 Atk / 116 Def / 140 SpD / 4 Spe
Impish Nature
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- flare blitz
- Parting Shot
Navjit (Landorus) @ Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 236 HP / 4 Def / 76 SpA / 172 SpD / 20 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 28 Atk
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
- Sandsear Storm
- Protect
Mao & Agati (Calyrex-Shadow) @ Focus Sash
Ability: As One (Spectrier)
Level: 50
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Astral Barrage
- Encore
- Psychic
- Protect
Matthias (Koraidon) @ Clear Amulet
Ability: Orichalcum Pulse
Level: 50
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 140 HP / 204 Atk / 20 Def / 20 SpD / 124 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Flare Blitz
- Collision Course
- Flame Charge
- Protect
Wacka (Brute Bonnet) @ Covert Cloak
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 148 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def / 12 SpD / 92 Spe
Impish Nature
- Sucker Punch
- Rage Powder
- Spore
- Seed Bomb
Aaron (Raging Bolt) @ Assault Vest
Ability: Protosynthesis
Level: 50
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 140 HP / 132 Def / 180 SpA / 4 SpD / 52 Spe
Modest Nature
IVs: 20 Atk
- Thunderclap
- Dragon Pulse
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
dense latch
as to finding how to play the team, it got 2nd at worlds so i’m sure there’s plenty of content around it
you can also see the videos from worlds as well and see how james evans approached the matchups
foggy lodge
116+ SpA Life Orb Sheer Force Landorus Earth Power vs. 196 HP / 108 SpD Shuca Berry Raging Bolt: 117-138 (52 - 61.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
foggy lodge
Can reg i teams be sorted into play styles/names like balance, tailwind, weather...
Isn't this James Evans' team from worlds?
dense latch
it is
rigid bridge
Isn't this James Evans' team from worlds?
Yes it is. Just found it in a google sheet and thought I’ll give it a shot
Gonna try to find some replays
stone trellis
Can reg i teams be sorted into play styles/names like balance, tailwind, weather...
That's sun HO.
foggy lodge
Gonna try to find some replays
Technically the whole run of James Evans at worlds is a replay
leaden fox
Swear I've seen that team on Showdown a lot O_o
Before Birmingham that is
Heck, even before Toronto
wooden steeple
https://pokepast.es/547a4210c5f700d4
guys hows my team?
dense latch
https://pokepast.es/547a4210c5f700d4
guys hows my team?
solid who hurt you/10
molten oasis
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen9vgc2026regf-2525639301-b0qhf49v2w8en3h7b63v938egtnq4bspw lando t actually putting in work
tidal blade
https://pokepast.es/95a6a7cd107ece81 anything i can improve here?
next stump
Grimmsnarl is a bit awkward on this kinda team in my opinion
What are you leading it with? It's too passive for Farigiraf, which would mean Moltres maybe? But with Sitrus and needing to plot up, you're probably gonna struggle
dense latch
i don't get the ursaluna farig inclusion
it feels very out of place compared to the rest of the team
grimm could be bold twave flutter for a more proactive approach to the paraflinch stuff
dense latch
Doesn’t like, pao shifu kinda run through you for the most part
i think it's doable with wellspring + intim support
dense latch
in r8 of birmingham kinda showed it but it lacks some of the pieces that take the pressure off wellspring
molten oasis
Well yeah
dense latch
booster flutter with icy wind + twave seems stronger than grimm for me
molten oasis
Wellspring is the only thing stopping shifu for the most part
Could just play one of the uh
Flutter harc wellspring bolt teams those teams are crazy
dense latch
bc then you break sash with icy wind and can outspeed scarf shify
molten oasis
Goltres is popular on one of those variants
dense latch
Flutter harc wellspring bolt teams those teams are crazy
yea that was kinda my thought too
molten oasis
Would probably suggested that if anything, I’m also unsure how I feel about Fariluna in general rn
I see its value and potential then I play it and it’s like, it feels so, meh
molten oasis
its good, doesnt mean it has to necessarily work for u
Idk, I think Fariluna just kinda exists and I think a lot of things are just stronger rn
foggy lodge
Dozogiri top 4
bold geode
@rustic mountain Bruh I'm never cheering for anyone again
I swear everyone I cheer for other than fuckin Giovanni Cischke
Has lost
waxen dock
Dozogiri top 4
did it happen already?
lofty tartan
<@669294124649676800> Bruh I'm never cheering for anyone again
I swear everyone ...
Lol I think you're missing the point of cheering for people 
Also, good mooooorning Monke xD
bold geode
Lol I think you're missing the point of cheering for people <:arkeknine:66950043...
Yeah no I'm just playing
I'm cursed dawg
lofty tartan
bold geode
Like this one girl on Tiktok that predicts what NFL teams will win their playoff games
That's like 0/9 or some shit
bold geode
I am now the NFL girl
Also yay I get to stay at home today cuz there's like a quarter to a half inch of straight up ice on the road and my car ain't equipped for that shit and I'm not tryna test it
lofty tartan
Yeah we're about to get hit with 7 to 15 inches of snow. We've been around -20 to -30 in temperature, kind of getting better but not really
I'm in the middle of an area that's being hit with an arctic blast 
I had to pull all my guys off the street. Too cold to patrol.
bold geode
Yeah we're about to get hit with 7 to 15 inches of snow. We've been around -20 t...
Yeah we SORTA got a tiny bit of it but then again I'm in Texas so
lofty tartan
The southern belt is getting hit with way more winter weather than is normal. For sure.
bold geode
A quarter or a half inch of ice means the fucking apocalypse is here
Bro Texas has so much fucking PTSD from that one year
lofty tartan
Ours is just "haven't seen this weather since the season of 2021"
7 to 15 for us isn't unprecedented
bold geode
Yeah down here people hear the word snow and panic cuz they think it might BE that weather again
lofty tartan
Lol well Texas has horrible infrastructure for snow and ice.
molten oasis
Do any of your trees explode? 
bold geode
Lol well Texas has horrible infrastructure for snow and ice.
Very true, when that freeze hit after everything melted I went back to my mobile home that I lived at during the time to see the main pipe under my house just fucking SHREDDED
lofty tartan
Basically that's this thing called frost cracks. It's less explosion and more breaking trees
lofty tartan
Very true, when that freeze hit after everything melted I went back to my mobile...
Yeah we've been dripping all of our sinks to prevent our pipes from freezing
bold geode
Same here
Got my sinks drippin, tubs drippin
Cabinets for the sink open
molten oasis
Basically that's this thing called frost cracks. It's less explosion and more b...
I figured but I still think it’s funny seeing people freak out about exploding trees
bold geode
I figured but I still think it’s funny seeing people freak out about exploding t...
I mean tbf I feel that's a valid reaction
lofty tartan
Yeah it's some rumors spreading online and people overreacting. Frost cracks are often just not seen, and it usually occurs when sunlight is hitting frozen tree trunks.
warm estuary
Guys I’m playing reg f on showdown and I won all 7 games i played
With a venusaur team
Clearly the best kanto starter at least in vgc
waxen dock
Guys I’m playing reg f on showdown and I won all 7 games i played
low ladder?
waxen dock
imagine if italians win all regionals in europe
stone trellis
Who are you guys rooting for?
waxen dock
italian guy
chrome knot
Yeah it's some rumors spreading online and people overreacting. Frost cracks ar...
its cold out
stone trellis
italian guy
I'm rooting for Marcus.
stone trellis
Why the "obviously"?
mighty stump
Has anything interesting happened core-wise in the last few months yet
warm estuary
Why the "obviously"?
I’m Italian
waxen dock
oh
warm estuary
I root for the Italians
waxen dock
I root for the Italians
you guys may win all europe regionals
dense latch
Has anything interesting happened core-wise in the last few months yet
only thing that really comes to mind is the harc flutter para flinch stuff
stone trellis
I’m Italian
Cool.
warm estuary
W stefano won first match
mighty stump
only thing that really comes to mind is the harc flutter para flinch stuff
Thats
mighty stump
That’s like 2024 type shit
stone trellis
That’s like 2024 type shit
It's almost like we're playing a format that's from 2024, right?
dense latch
then nothing
it was not that used in the first like month and a half since it was announced but it got popular eventually
mighty stump
It's almost like we're playing a format that's from 2024, right?
It’s almost like I asked if anything’s different
mighty stump
then nothing
it was not that used in the first like month and a half since it ...
Mm wokei
stone trellis
I didn't see that.
lofty tartan
its cold out
dense latch
- bold flutter thunder wave definitely wasn’t as big of a thing in 2024
lofty tartan
Hey Tofu
mighty stump
Hey Mika
dense latch
and that’s one of the main parts of the core
mighty stump
+ bold flutter thunder wave definitely wasn’t as big of a thing in 2024
Good ol Bold FM
Ok
Monke just gave me the run down
Nothing has changed
lofty tartan
Basically
foggy lodge
Tofu are you watching Birmingham
stone trellis
Nothing has changed
All quiet on the happening front.
lofty tartan
Still just waiting for Champions
mighty stump
Tofu are you watching Birmingham
No, atm I have basically gone off Pokemon content since…whenever it was I disappeared until Champions makes an appearance
chrome knot
mikamika
stone trellis
By the principle of "nothing ever happens", it will never come out
foggy lodge
The craziest innovation rn is icy wind tera ice Pao in finals lmao
chrome knot
look what i did in toronto
mighty stump
Practically I can’t make comments on the Megas without Abilities either
chrome knot
mighty stump
The craziest innovation rn is icy wind tera ice Pao in finals lmao
Well that’s new
foggy lodge
No, atm I have basically gone off Pokemon content since…whenever it was I disapp...
Ah I see fair
stone trellis
The craziest innovation rn is icy wind tera ice Pao in finals lmao
Naive Pao too.
lofty tartan
Nice! 
foggy lodge
Oh and Shohei made top cut with shuca berry tera steel Bolt
mighty stump
also new
lofty tartan
That's rad
mighty stump
All quiet on the happening front.
Comforting in a sense
I have been forced to touch grass
chrome knot
Nice! <:WobbuParty:669500457940418580>
yaaay
foggy lodge
Btw all the EU regionals have been won by Italians
mighty stump
Btw all the EU regionals have been won by Italians
Marco?
foggy lodge
If Stefano wins this game that mantains
dense latch
so far it’s just been some set changes for some mons but no new cores or anything
stone trellis
If Stefano wins this game that mantains
So yet again, nothing happens.
mighty stump
Mm
foggy lodge
Emanuele Briganti
mighty stump
Welp in that case I’m gonna go disappear again, I wish everyone good health and good fortune for the upcoming Chinese New Year
foggy lodge
so far it’s just been some set changes for some mons but no new cores or anythin...
Could Goltres be considered new
Tho its like the core of
Harc Flutter Bolt Lando and Goltres slotted in
foggy lodge
Welp in that case I’m gonna go disappear again, I wish everyone good health and ...
Thanks Tofu wish you good too
gentle cragBOT
Thanks Tofu wish you good too
maxihd has given 1 Gen Rep to woodtofu
stone trellis
Who's winning?
foggy lodge
Stefano won
waxen dock
idk why i support team italy
warm estuary
another win for team italy
Yup yup
foggy lodge
BOLT BALANCE WON WUJUU
warm estuary
That muddy water miss decided in this last match lowk
warm estuary
<@1445390533852659843> gz
Thanks
dense latch
no regional win for dozo :)
foggy lodge
But Bolt balance won
warm estuary
Italy is gonna win everything this year if they continue like this
warm estuary
No
I have to admit my fav team from this regionals has to be the one with iron crown and regidrago
dense latch
But Bolt balance won
it was gonna happen eventually
chrome knot
Did a hero win today?
yeah
dense latch
X
warm estuary
I’m the second one
stone trellis
Unfortunately, the Dozo that caused people to an hero due to recoil didn't win.
bold geode
its so free
There's this fucking VOD when I played a Wide League Limitless tournament just recently right where I played the TO and he had Dozo right
Deadass for half the battle it looked like I basically had no chance of winning and I still fucking beat him
I went into the Dozo confrontation of the match
With my remaining 3 mons in fucking stretchers girl 
rustic mountain
donbozo losing 
the 6 ive been using winning birmingham
warm estuary
Guys what do you think is the best item for jumpluff
stone trellis
Also i already have sash on urshifu
You're putting Shifu on the same team as a Pokemon that benefits from the weather that weakens Shifu?
stone trellis
Darkshifu? EWWWW
warm estuary
That porygon could not set up trick room😭
stone trellis
leaden fox
Hm, the team I have been using lately made just need an alteration; but got to figure out what specfically 😅
https://pokepast.es/c77362a9188956b6
The team in question; honestly considering dropping Tornadus, but have about 4 - 5 mons that could do better in that slot 😅
warm estuary
https://pokepast.es/c77362a9188956b6
The team in question; honestly considering ...
Who are you thinking to put if you drop tornadus
leaden fox
Who are you thinking to put if you drop tornadus
Atm; likely Ogerpon is one option, Incineroar is another, even Farig too
the last two are likely Chien-Pao or Chi-Yu
warm estuary
Good mons
warm estuary
Atm; likely Ogerpon is one option, Incineroar is another, even Farig too
Icin would complete the fire water grass core
That’s always good to have
leaden fox
Icin would complete the fire water grass core
True yes; also has the whole "Intimidate" to help
warm estuary
Yes intimidate is a very good ability
I would go with incineroar but your team your choice
leaden fox
Yeah, just mainly considering my options
robust crest
Hi, I need people to help me learn Smogon
balmy glen
What format
wild knot
Can i end the social media manager (in minecraft) https://vxtwitter.com/playpokemon/status/2015369893051285644
rustic mountain
bruh thats such a stretch
solid frigate
Can i end the social media manager (in minecraft) https://vxtwitter.com/playpoke...
Bruh not play Pokémon making the brain rot
waxen dock
IT HAS BEEN NINE MONTHS, LET IT GO
agreed
leaden fox
@stone trellis Worse when I watch the latest episode of Gladiators on BBC and they did that too -_-
warm estuary
Can i end the social media manager (in minecraft) https://vxtwitter.com/playpoke...
Not 67😭
waxen dock
after they lose one regional ill stop rooting for them
warm estuary
Ok thanks
leaden fox
Well, next EU regional is in Seville yeah; next ones overall are Sydney and Santiago
Though knowing that Seattle is a three day event is crazy; but that is due to Pokémon Day
waxen dock
Wait when is the next regional?
also euic
warm estuary
Oh right euic