Recent content by Numerator

Can you share a replay? That gave me an idea for a set with drain punch over heal bell. Heatran is a common swith-in, and forcing it out before it can use stealth rock is a huge boon for my team. Actually, t-wave + knock-off is a great utility combo that hits everything. I usually have those on...

I have a few good ones that I'm going to talk about briefly. I've used all of them with moderate success, and the team is hovering around 1640 ELO on the Ladder. Assault Vest Slowbro (AKA Brobro) Brobro (Slowbro) (M) @ Assault Vest Ability: Regenerator EVs: 252 HP / 20 Def / 196 SpA / 40 SpD...

I'd like to suggest a Modest Assault Vest set for Slowbro. I achieved minor success on the ladder using it on a team, as seen here: http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/bros-of-dark-sands-peaked-1671.3544834/. Brobro (Slowbro) (M) @ Assault Vest Ability: Regenerator EVs: 252 HP / 60 Def / 196...

Hah, you're right. Gengar is a massive threat, and the only way reliable way I can beat it is with Exca in sand. Besides that, healthy Bro can survive its shadow ball and one shot, while Lando can kill weakened Gar with rock slide. I'll add it to the list. I'm considering replacing Exca with...

The Dark Sands have returned. Sandstorm Reborn Overview Tyranus (Tyranitar) (M) @ Tyranitarite Ability: Sand Stream EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe Jolly Nature - Ice Punch - Fire Punch - Rock Tomb - Pursuit Barbara (Ferrothorn) (F) @ Leftovers Ability: Iron Barbs EVs: 252 HP / 88 Def / 168...

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I updated the OP with changes to the team. I replaced Rotom-W with Clefable, changed Exca to an offensive spinner, changed Slowbro to assault vest Bro and tweaked some movesets. Clefable hasn't accomplished much in the few games I've used it in. VestBro is awesome, LO Exca is alright. I have...

I thought it was three sentences. I'll go back and clean up the OP once I test some changes to the team.

I've been away for a long time, and I'm still getting used to the metagame. I wanted to build a team around my favorite gen 4 Pokemon, Tyranitar. This is what I have so far. I'm hovering around 1540 on Pokemon Showdown with this team. Sand Offense Overview Polkatar (Tyranitar) (F) @...

The Pyroak set Umbreon Dan posted is truly monstrous. I almost always have to sacrifice something to stop it. However, I noticed that Stratagem can check it well. Timid Stratagem w/ 176 speed EVs will outrun Jolly max speed Pyroak, and it's Paleo Wave (assuming 252 special attack EVs, but no...