Recent content by domeface

It's been a looong time since I last posted here, but I've recently become interested in pokemon again and this is a team I've been using that I'd like some advice on. Team at a glance What prompted me to build this team was a Garchomp set abusing his speed and access to Roar, Dragon...

I couldn't agree more. Too many times have I managed to get Gorebyss in on a resisted attack, Shell Smash, successfully predicted a Leech Seed or TWave and Sub-blocked it, BPed to a reciever at full health, sometimes with the sub still intact, and then my sweep is fucked by a goddamn Skarmory...

Last Stand Binary Star

Physical moves aren't common...?

Okay, this is part bump, part update on my findings with the revisions detailed in my previous post: I'm LOVING Swords Dance Lucario. ExtremeSpeed, despite being ubable to hit for SE, just has more useful coverage than VW; Latios, Landorus, Thundurus, and various other Fighting-resistant...

Right, I've not had a chance to do any actual laddering yet, but imma reply to all yo' rates: @Jaroda: I see where you're coming from with Conkeldurr, and he does seem to be a good option for the team. However, I can only see him fitting in either Lucario or Gengar's place at this time. Since I...

Wow, thanks for all the helpful rates. @Smith: That Virizion set does look interesting; I'll try it ASAP in place of Gengar. I have had a bit of trouble with Excadrill in the past, as I need it to take a little prior damage before Lucario can revenge, so I rely on gaps in its coverage to...

No they don't, Lucario 2HKOs with +2 Aura Sphere, and if they lack T-Wave Volcarona can set up on them. They can be problematic, but I have far more trouble with CM users. Nasty Plot Lucario is much better than any mixed set, and I prefer it to SD due to Vacuum Wave's ability to hit Terrakion...

Hey, I see you're now rating Gen 5 teams. If you get a minute, I'd really appreciate it if you could rate mine. Just whenever you get the chance :)

Yeah, I've consdered Pyscho Shock, but I'm worried about being locked into a Psychic-type move; it makes me even more vulnerable to pursuit than usual. Then again, Tyranitar is taking pitiful damage from HP Fire anyway, so it might be worth a shot. Lucario's +2 Aura Sphere does ~60% to the blobs...

This team didn't take very long to put together, and yet it's been one of my most successful on the ladder. However, I'm reaching a point where my wins and losses are roughly even, so I'm looking for some help to improve my win record and climb futher up the ladder. I wanted to try a really...

Why Shuckle? There are bulkier pokemon. Personally I think the most worrying defensive behemoth will be Cotton Guard Blissey/Chansey. Something like Chansey@Evolution Stone Calm, SERENE GRACE 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD -Cotton Guard -Refresh/Aromatherapy -Softboiled -Sacred Fire Use...

That's exactly my point...? You have option a, switch in a sweeper who can take a DM, and setup on the switch, or send in some fodder to die, then get your sweeper in for free, and again set up on the sworn. Latios may have taken down one of your pokemon, but with the right setuppers, he may...

I'm not so sure about Latios. Yes, he can OHKO almost anything with Specs DM, but this presents a problem in itself - after using DM, Latios is at -2 SpA. So what, you might ask - he can simply switch out, rinse, repeat. Except if you death fodder'd something to DM, then you get a free switchin...

Protip: in future, it helps if you actually say what you mean instead of leaving vague interpretive clues and hoping we figure it out. Also in any case, Sleep Talk malfunctions with Choice items. EDIT: @NDenizen: that may be so, but by restricting ourselves from implementing any clauses or...