Alternatively, you can find this information posted on the Smogon Double Battle Article, written by muffinhead and Cassie.
It's a great article; I recommend it to anyone looking to get into the world of doubles battles!
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Ask a simple question, get a simple answer - VGC edition
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Try clicking on this link #smogonwifi if you can't get it from there, then... but it is for the most part a dead chat a lot of the time
I have a damage about damage calculations. So here is an example:
252 SpAtk Psyduck Water Gun vs 252 HP/0 SpDef Golem: 65.93% - 79.12%
Possible HP Damage: 240, 246, 246, 252, 252, 258, 258, 264, 264, 270, 270, 276, 276, 282, 282, 288
My question: Is the distribution of possible damage consistent with the example provided? Furthermore, would it be safe to assume that Psyduck would have a 1/16 chance of hitting for 288 damage?
252 SpAtk Psyduck Water Gun vs 252 HP/0 SpDef Golem: 65.93% - 79.12%
Possible HP Damage: 240, 246, 246, 252, 252, 258, 258, 264, 264, 270, 270, 276, 276, 282, 282, 288
My question: Is the distribution of possible damage consistent with the example provided? Furthermore, would it be safe to assume that Psyduck would have a 1/16 chance of hitting for 288 damage?
Yes, Psyduck has a 6.25% chance of hitting for 288 damage, same with 240, 246, 246, and 247
Hope this helped!
Hi everyone, anyone know if they are a last chance tournament this year, like this one: http://www.pokemonvgc.com/us/event/10 ? Thanks!
I don't know what language that is, but for Worlds there will be a Last Chance Qualifier in Hawaii.
This is actually incorrect, Pokemon has not announced that there will be a LCQ yet for this year. There probably will be, but we'll have to wait until an official announcement.
That completely slipped my mind. So yeah, Pokemon got rid of LCQ at our Nationals so anything could happen for Worlds.
Alright, I've been wondering about something.
How early should I arrive at the location of the VGC?
I was reading some of the past questions, and I found out that there's a limit of competitors. I don't want to arrive late and not be able to enter.
Thanks ahead of time.
How early should I arrive at the location of the VGC?
I was reading some of the past questions, and I found out that there's a limit of competitors. I don't want to arrive late and not be able to enter.
Thanks ahead of time.
It really depends on where your going.
Things might get close to the limit, but Ive never seen one get full...
Just get there as early as you think will make you comfortable
If you get there early, it means more time to meet ppl! :D
we mailed the organisation and they said there would be a lcq
Ok, this is my first VGC so I'm clueless about just about everything. Right now I just have a couple of questions.
I read that the tournament works where you're paired up with a bunch of people who have a rating near your own.
1. Which rating is this that they judge by?
2. I'm a beginner both over wifi and VGC. So because of this, even if I win all my battles, is it impossible for me to win because of my rating? I'm just confused how you rise through the ranks.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I read that the tournament works where you're paired up with a bunch of people who have a rating near your own.
1. Which rating is this that they judge by?
2. I'm a beginner both over wifi and VGC. So because of this, even if I win all my battles, is it impossible for me to win because of my rating? I'm just confused how you rise through the ranks.
Thanks in advance for your help!
You may be thinking of the Wi-Fi tournament. In the actual VGC, you are matched up with other players based on your current win/loss record (for instance, if you're at 3-1, you'll probably be matched up with someone else who is also at 3-1). You'll be playing about 7 matches (possibly more or less depending on how many players show up), and your final place will be determined primarily by your win/loss record, and any ties will be broken by your opponents' win/loss records.
All that matters is your performance in those battles. Anything you've done (or haven't done) at past events or over Wi-Fi is totally irrelevant. So your only disadvantage there is a lack of experience.
Thank you! I thought of another question, is the Wonder Launcher allowed? I was confused on the issue because the rules say no, but I've looked at a few VGC '12 battles on youtube and I've seen it getting used so I'm not sure.
When does masters approximately start and end at the spring regionals?
It will prevent Pokemon from being confused by Confuse Ray, but will not automatically cure confusion if the Pokemon was confused before Safeguard was used.
Reposting, never got answered, not sure if anyone knows :x
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