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Forum: Other Metagames Mar 31st, 2013, 3:55:46 PM

Replies: 1,232 Balanced Hackmons Views: 143,172 Posted By Varfor That Prankster Lugia set reminds me of my... That Prankster Lugia set reminds me of my Registeel set that I used to use in the summer of 2012, though I hadn't used it as a lead. Lugia is certainly a better user of it in today's metagame ...

Forum: Other Metagames Mar 29th, 2013, 3:04:25 PM

Replies: 1,232 Balanced Hackmons Views: 143,172 Posted By Varfor Personally, I've found that while Flash Fire has... Personally, I've found that while Flash Fire has its uses, it's not really the best ability for Escavalier. Prankster Escavalier is a great user of Destiny Bond due to the fact that it can extend the...

Forum: Other Metagames Mar 23rd, 2013, 10:50:19 PM

Replies: 73 Balanced Hackmons Viability Rankings Thread Views: 4,085 Posted By Varfor My apologies for the confusion. "Effectiveness... My apologies for the confusion. "Effectiveness at accomplishing their job" is everything. You say that you are ranking things by their sets, but how are you ranking them? From what I can see you are...

Forum: Other Metagames Mar 23rd, 2013, 9:34:12 PM

Replies: 73 Balanced Hackmons Viability Rankings Thread Views: 4,085 Posted By Varfor Oh, okay. I thought that he meant that Magic... Oh, okay. I thought that he meant that Magic Bounce isn't something that is generally worth putting on a team; his post didn't seem quite clear to me, but thanks for clearing that up. In regards...

Forum: Other Metagames Mar 23rd, 2013, 12:58:24 PM

Replies: 73 Balanced Hackmons Viability Rankings Thread Views: 4,085 Posted By Varfor Considering that without Magic Bounce there is... Considering that without Magic Bounce there is very little you can do against Prankster Copycat + Whirlwind and Prankster Spore, and that Magic Bounce is the best way to deal with entry hazards, it...

Forum: Other Metagames Mar 22nd, 2013, 8:13:02 PM

Replies: 73 Balanced Hackmons Viability Rankings Thread Views: 4,085 Posted By Varfor While I agree with you that no one pokemon can... While I agree with you that no one pokemon can handle everything that Balanced Hackmons has to throw at it, I do not think that this means that all pokemon need a large amount of support. A...

Forum: Other Metagames Mar 21st, 2013, 8:10:37 PM

Replies: 73 Balanced Hackmons Viability Rankings Thread Views: 4,085 Posted By Varfor I had been thinking about that set earlier, it... I had been thinking about that set earlier, it fits well under the criteria from my other post. 1. Requires little or no support to accomplish its goals The only support this set really needs is...

Forum: Other Metagames Mar 21st, 2013, 5:15:17 PM

Replies: 73 Balanced Hackmons Viability Rankings Thread Views: 4,085 Posted By Varfor I think that a magic bounce set could certainly... I think that a magic bounce set could certainly have the potential to be in S rank, however the magic bounce set in the OP still doesn't really fit the description. While it doesn't require much...

Forum: Other Metagames Mar 19th, 2013, 8:52:35 PM

Replies: 73 Balanced Hackmons Viability Rankings Thread Views: 4,085 Posted By Varfor No, Deoxys-S and sleeping moves have not been... No, Deoxys-S and sleeping moves have not been banned, though I have already nominated a Mold Breaker Spore set for A rank (it hasn't been added to the OP yet).

Forum: Other Metagames Mar 19th, 2013, 8:30:33 PM

Replies: 73 Balanced Hackmons Viability Rankings Thread Views: 4,085 Posted By Varfor I don't think that we want to be describing S... I don't think that we want to be describing S rank sets as sets that "define the metagame". Instead of asking ourselves whether there any other sets that are as gamechanging as Imposter, we should...

Forum: Other Metagames Mar 16th, 2013, 9:16:26 PM

Replies: 73 Balanced Hackmons Viability Rankings Thread Views: 4,085 Posted By Varfor I did a quick test in the Simulator and that does... I did a quick test in the Simulator and that does seem to be the case, I guess DrRobotnik should switch Sap Sipper back to Vital Spirit.

Forum: Other Metagames Mar 16th, 2013, 8:36:42 PM

Replies: 73 Balanced Hackmons Viability Rankings Thread Views: 4,085 Posted By Varfor I added soundproof to the set, but its worth... I added soundproof to the set, but its worth noting that you probably want to switch out the pokemon after KOing the opposing pokemon anyway, as your opponant will probably not switch in an easily...

Forum: Other Metagames Mar 16th, 2013, 8:18:38 PM

Replies: 73 Balanced Hackmons Viability Rankings Thread Views: 4,085 Posted By Varfor I'm nominating Perish-Trap for A rank Pokemon @... I'm nominating Perish-Trap for A rank Pokemon @ Leftovers / Lum Berry Trait: Magic Bounce / SoundProof / Mold Breaker / No Guard EVs: 248 HP / 0 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 SDef / 252 Spd IVs:...

Forum: Other Metagames Mar 4th, 2013, 8:04:01 AM

Replies: 1,232 Balanced Hackmons Views: 143,172 Posted By Varfor Simple Beam's effect does end when the pokemon... Simple Beam's effect does end when the pokemon switches out and it is generally an inferior choice for beating Contrary Pokemon, as by the time you see it's a contrary pokemon and switch in your...

Forum: Other Metagames Oct 30th, 2012, 5:55:12 PM

Replies: 1,232 Balanced Hackmons Views: 143,172 Posted By Varfor I have been using this set for a while (though I... I have been using this set for a while (though I also do not take credit for it), and while it can be devastating if used correctly, you have to play it very carefully. Most notably, it is easily...

Forum: Other Metagames Sep 5th, 2012, 10:27:40 PM

Replies: 1,232 Balanced Hackmons Views: 143,172 Posted By Varfor While Swift Swim Palkia may seem to be a huge... While Swift Swim Palkia may seem to be a huge threat due to its blistering speed and great STAB Water Spout/Hydro Pump, it is countered fairly easily by Prankster Spore, Sturdy Shedinja and Imposter...

Forum: Other Metagames Aug 26th, 2012, 10:41:44 PM

Replies: 23 Underused Pokemon in the Balanced Hackmons Metagame Views: 3,140 Posted By Varfor http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/bw/379.png... http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/bw/379.png Registeel move 1: Spore move 2: Substitute move 3: Dragon Tail move 4: Recover item: Leftovers ability: Prankster nature: Careful

Forum: Other Metagames Aug 20th, 2012, 3:03:59 PM

Replies: 1,232 Balanced Hackmons Views: 143,172 Posted By Varfor That looks fine. If you want to be able to deal... That looks fine. If you want to be able to deal with Prankster Spore users, you could always try using Magic Coat instead of Recover. It would allow you to put their spore user to sleep and would...

Forum: Other Metagames Aug 20th, 2012, 1:12:38 PM

Replies: 1,232 Balanced Hackmons Views: 143,172 Posted By Varfor Both Latios and Latias have more special bulk... Both Latios and Latias have more special bulk then Reshiram, however they have less Physical bulk. The lack of physical bulk can be a problem because of Slaking and Regigigas, who do 62.91 - 74.45%...

Forum: Other Metagames Aug 20th, 2012, 12:06:56 PM

Replies: 1,232 Balanced Hackmons Views: 143,172 Posted By Varfor You might want to try replacing Restalk with... You might want to try replacing Restalk with Substitute + Recover. Substitute, when in place, will allow Reshiram to survive at least one hit as well as blocking status and preventing Imposter...

Forum: Other Teams Aug 17th, 2012, 10:53:31 AM

Replies: 4 (Ubers) Team Utter Anyalation Views: 739 Posted By Varfor Unless you usually lead with Darkrai, you should... Unless you usually lead with Darkrai, you should probably replace Focus Sash with Life Orb, as you have no rapid spinner to remove hazards from the field, and most teams will be able to set up...

Forum: Other Metagames Aug 13th, 2012, 10:17:28 AM

Replies: 1,232 Balanced Hackmons Views: 143,172 Posted By Varfor I would not suggest using Giratina to counter... I would not suggest using Giratina to counter Contrary users as most contrary users know Draco Meteor, which puts a huge dent in Giratina with or without boosts. Lugia would probably be a better...

Forum: Other Metagames Aug 12th, 2012, 5:37:53 PM

Replies: 1,232 Balanced Hackmons Views: 143,172 Posted By Varfor Toxic Orb/Poison Heal/Recover Giratina works just... Toxic Orb/Poison Heal/Recover Giratina works just as well, if not better, as it has 12.5% recovery per turn and can use Psycho Shift instead of Toxic to be able to poison Magic Bounce pokemon. With...

Forum: Other Metagames Jul 29th, 2012, 9:46:11 PM

Replies: 1,232 Balanced Hackmons Views: 143,172 Posted By Varfor If your setup sweeper does not have substitute,... If your setup sweeper does not have substitute, Imposter Blissey does effectively the same thing as a Heart Swap pokemon would. If it holds Choice Scarf it will always outspeed the pokemon it...

Forum: Other Metagames Jul 28th, 2012, 9:46:14 PM

Replies: 1,232 Balanced Hackmons Views: 143,172 Posted By Varfor Imposter Blissey is a counter to setup sweepers,... Imposter Blissey is a counter to setup sweepers, it is not a sweeper itself. Considering Imposter Blissey only gets 5 PP for each move, and only 5 PP total if it holds a choice scarf, it is far from...

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