Pangoro is a pretty decent pokemon I used it on my playthrough on the game.
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Pokémon Pangoro
- Thread starter ScraftyIsTheBest
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Yeah, Parting Shot into something like Venemoth, Azelf, Cobalion, or Bisharp to set up on fairies will be standard, I think (anything that can work off of a single turn and either force out fairies and/or take their STAB will be a good partner). Pair it with VoltTurn staples like Raikou, Darmanitan, Rotom formes, etc. and you have a pretty solid offensive team. Not to mention Pangoro (especially if you run CB, but +Atk Pangoro will work fine) can probably smash through a lot of walls like Cress, Cofagrigus, or Snorlax.
There has to be egg moves for this guy, that move pool is so small
As everyone pretty much as mentioned, Pangoro would kill for Sucker Punch with its stat spread, or hell any priority move with STAB. I'm a bit surprised it doesn't learn Sucker Punch considering its a panda high school punk.
I don't see it getting past RU because of its Speed and poor Movepool. It can hit like a rock regardless which is its only saving grace. But otherwise its not going to get much use.
I don't see it getting past RU because of its Speed and poor Movepool. It can hit like a rock regardless which is its only saving grace. But otherwise its not going to get much use.
its only other hope is if it gets anymore moves in december when we can start bringing in past gen moves. maybe if pangoro is lucky, they could be passed down that way. either that or wait until pokemon z (obv going to be called that lol) which tends to have much better move tutors.
I have a nice VolTurn team, Pangoro can be in awesome. Damaging twice, lowering attack the third! Yessss
And we do need to have Egg Moves confirmed as well.
Something I've just noticed- Pangoro will synergise really well with Wobbuffet. Parting Shot'ing any offensive Pokemon and going to Wobbuffet will be an easy KO.
A shame Pangoro doesn't get Pursuit, though. That'd be even better. You could Encore + Tickle any slow defensive mon and eliminate it with Pangoro.
A shame Pangoro doesn't get Pursuit, though. That'd be even better. You could Encore + Tickle any slow defensive mon and eliminate it with Pangoro.
takuaa
formerly Garterra
The playthrough is different to competitive. Even though I think Pangoro could carve itself out a niche. Possibly.
This is dark horse build i came up with.
Kung Fu Panda
@ Flame Orb
Adamant
252 HP 252 ATK 4 SPD
Iron Fist
Crunch/Payback
Sky Uppercut (Iron Fist+STAB? thank you)
Bulk Up
Fling
This is better when you have a tailwind, if you run crunch, if you run payback, no tailwind.
First hit a physical attacker you opponent is using with fling, then Start bulking, while he cant hit you as hard, which in turn makes it harder.
ps how come avalanche (great on a swapert BTW) Alaways moves last and forces it but payback doesnt?
Kung Fu Panda
@ Flame Orb
Adamant
252 HP 252 ATK 4 SPD
Iron Fist
Crunch/Payback
Sky Uppercut (Iron Fist+STAB? thank you)
Bulk Up
Fling
This is better when you have a tailwind, if you run crunch, if you run payback, no tailwind.
First hit a physical attacker you opponent is using with fling, then Start bulking, while he cant hit you as hard, which in turn makes it harder.
ps how come avalanche (great on a swapert BTW) Alaways moves last and forces it but payback doesnt?
of course you get a guaranteed burn and a STAB attack from fling.
Which four should I give my Pangoro out of Hammer Arm, Crunch, Poison Jab, Parting Shot, and Bulk Up?
I agree with Ito. Bulk up sets are good with three attacks, so HA crunch and PJ will work fine. Parting shot has kind of like a scouting strategy with it, so it works well on choice sets especially scarf.
Low Sweep seems kind of interesting with Parting Shot too.
If the opponent stays in Parting Shot presents a -1/-1/-1 Pokemon to your swtich-in.
There's also Infestation for Pseudo-trapping and double-switch prevention but not sure if it'll work outside theorymon.
Then it could round out the set with Poison Jab to catch Fairies on the switch or if you're faster after they take a Low Sweep.
Summary:
Mold Breaker/Scrappy : Parting Shot | Low Sweep | Poison Jab | Infestation/Crunch
Also, with the change in sleep mechanics maybe something like
Scrappy: Rest | Sleep Talk | Circle Throw | Poison Jab/Bulk Up
could work.
If the opponent stays in Parting Shot presents a -1/-1/-1 Pokemon to your swtich-in.
There's also Infestation for Pseudo-trapping and double-switch prevention but not sure if it'll work outside theorymon.
Then it could round out the set with Poison Jab to catch Fairies on the switch or if you're faster after they take a Low Sweep.
Summary:
Mold Breaker/Scrappy : Parting Shot | Low Sweep | Poison Jab | Infestation/Crunch
Also, with the change in sleep mechanics maybe something like
Scrappy: Rest | Sleep Talk | Circle Throw | Poison Jab/Bulk Up
could work.
doesnt iron fist sky uppercut bring it close to close combats power without its side effect? Its ability to hit pokemon using bounce is kinda cool too even though it would almost always be not very effective. Sure it would love to just have close combat but think its sky uppercut is decent enough for ru.
I've been breeding to try and get moves onto Pancham, but so far I've had absolutely no success. none of the elemental punches, nor bullet punch, close combat, focus punch, or comet punch are egg moves.
I'm sort of lost on what else to try. I might attempt to chain drain punch onto it, but I have doubts that'd work.
I'm sort of lost on what else to try. I might attempt to chain drain punch onto it, but I have doubts that'd work.
I was thinking a rest talk phasing set with circle throw could be good. Would power up punch be better than bulk up there though?
I think rest talk throw or choice band are probably his best sets.
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