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Forum: Smogon Metagames Nov 2nd, 2011, 8:38:38 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 32,291
Posted By mamoswineFTW
Top 5 OU Usage are all staples of Rain teams, and...

Top 5 OU Usage are all staples of Rain teams, and the top lead overall being Politoed. Then again, 6-14 are all pretty regular in the Sand, apart from Jirachi perhaps?

Seems that distributing...
Forum: NeverUsed Oct 26th, 2011, 9:28:08 AM
Replies: 626
Views: 38,592
Posted By mamoswineFTW
How about Slowking? Regenerator, good typing....

How about Slowking? Regenerator, good typing. Only real problem is that both are Sp Def orientated. Guess you could run Slowking as an attacker though, and a pivot to use with Roselia Rest-Cure
Forum: OverUsed Oct 25th, 2011, 7:38:39 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 24,613
Posted By mamoswineFTW
With 252 Def investment, I think it reaches 350...

With 252 Def investment, I think it reaches 350 Defense. Maybe not taking multiple hits, but since you outspeed Ferro one can 2HKO as long as you aren't switching INTO a PW.

Also, since I've...
Forum: OverUsed Oct 25th, 2011, 7:35:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,996
Posted By mamoswineFTW
Something that has also had a major effect on...

Something that has also had a major effect on hazard use across the gens is the introduction of the all powerful, TEAM PREVIEW.

An example I'd like to draw you to is my Forretress in Ubers tier (I...
Forum: OverUsed Oct 25th, 2011, 7:24:08 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 24,613
Posted By mamoswineFTW
Something that I've found to be a pretty damn...

Something that I've found to be a pretty damn good Ferrothorn counter is one on my absolute favourite pokemon of all time: Slowbro.

Depending on the teamplay, this guy can shut down Ferro for most...
Forum: Dragonspiral Tower Oct 22nd, 2011, 11:21:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,558
Posted By mamoswineFTW
One thing I have to admit that has improved the...

One thing I have to admit that has improved the possibility of using Toxic Spikes this Gen is Battle Preview.

One of the most annoying things back in 4th Gen was getting up 2 layers of TS, only to...
Forum: OverUsed Oct 19th, 2011, 11:19:59 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 24,613
Posted By mamoswineFTW
There are also other options for Stealth...

There are also other options for Stealth Rock-weak teams, one that I actually use in a number of my teams: stop it from coming on the field at all, via Magic Coat.

The distribution of this move is...
Forum: Orange Islands Oct 16th, 2011, 9:17:00 AM
Replies: 2,282
Views: 408,292
Posted By mamoswineFTW
Something I'd recommend, having used Manectric in...

Something I'd recommend, having used Manectric in competitive battling before, is to give Overheat a try - 140 BP is going to hit a LOT harder than Flamethrower. Sure the Sp Att drop sucks, but if...
Forum: OverUsed Oct 16th, 2011, 1:42:43 AM
Replies: 2,762
Views: 311,651
Posted By mamoswineFTW
How about this then to counter weather: ...

How about this then to counter weather:

Starmie @ Water Gem/Life Orb
not sure about EVs, enough to outspeed Tyranitar/Nintales, rest in sp att
Modest
Hail
Hydro Pump
Thunder
Rapid Spin
Forum: OverUsed Oct 14th, 2011, 7:27:27 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,612
Posted By mamoswineFTW
Another enemy of stall teams is the Trick-Choice...

Another enemy of stall teams is the Trick-Choice method. Trust me, people do NOT like their walls losing their item, especially Ferro-cent, Skarm and pink blobs united, and having it replaced with a...
Forum: NeverUsed Oct 10th, 2011, 11:18:18 AM
Replies: 626
Views: 38,592
Posted By mamoswineFTW
Look, all the people that are hating on Hustle...

Look, all the people that are hating on Hustle for 80% accuracy Choice Banded Outrages - many pokemon in OU and even Ubers happily use Choice Specs Hydro Pumps, which have the same accuracy as a...
Forum: Orange Islands Oct 5th, 2011, 2:07:23 AM
Replies: 9,136
Views: 328,761
Posted By mamoswineFTW
Sorry Jimera0, but I said I'd only use 4 pokemon....

Sorry Jimera0, but I said I'd only use 4 pokemon. Unless I HAVE to use more, it will stay that way. Sounds like a cool pokemon though!
Forum: Orange Islands Oct 5th, 2011, 12:20:15 AM
Replies: 9,136
Views: 328,761
Posted By mamoswineFTW
So I'm feeling kinda bored, and thus have decided...

So I'm feeling kinda bored, and thus have decided to start my first Scramble challenge! I'd like to have a relatively hard (not near impossible) one, on Ruby version. Just a few rules:

1) On an...
Forum: Orange Islands Oct 4th, 2011, 2:29:58 AM
Replies: 9,136
Views: 328,761
Posted By mamoswineFTW
TM13, take a Sandslash named AJ. When it's a...

TM13, take a Sandslash named AJ. When it's a Sandshrew, it thinks that it's AJ's one from the anime, and is super tough. Hence it can take water attacks with no worries, meaning that it needs to...
Forum: Other Metagames Oct 1st, 2011, 9:31:12 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 21,848
Posted By mamoswineFTW
I've actually used Me First with my Dugtrio, as a...

I've actually used Me First with my Dugtrio, as a filler move. V-Create in teh sun hits HARD on Ursaring, never mind Duggy's below average attack. 180BP * sun boost (1.5) * Me First boost (1.5) =...
Forum: OverUsed Sep 19th, 2011, 4:22:35 AM
Replies: 2,762
Views: 311,651
Posted By mamoswineFTW
Sorry buddy, but Bounce ain't legal with Moxie....

Sorry buddy, but Bounce ain't legal with Moxie. Seems interesting otherwise - maybe EQ for coverage instead? I use a similar set, did alright for me but ended up switching for some better synergy
Forum: Other Metagames Sep 16th, 2011, 9:34:02 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 21,848
Posted By mamoswineFTW
Just had a stroke of inspiration, and checked...

Just had a stroke of inspiration, and checked something - Nincada can learn Mimic in gen 3. Therefore, doesn't that make it possible to have an Endeavour-Shedinja? Ie:

Shendeavour@Focus Sash
255...
Forum: OverUsed Sep 15th, 2011, 10:27:48 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 55,098
Posted By mamoswineFTW
I run a Swords Dance/Facade/EQ/Aerial Ace set to...

I run a Swords Dance/Facade/EQ/Aerial Ace set to catch people off guard. Against better players, they tend to overpredict expecting taunt/Protect, allowing me to hit hard and fast. shits all over...
Forum: OverUsed Sep 15th, 2011, 8:00:37 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 19,146
Posted By mamoswineFTW
Actually, Night Shade can be a useful move. When...

Actually, Night Shade can be a useful move. When confronted by someone trying to set up subs on you with high defenses/resistant typing, also compatible with Moxie. Used Substitue/SP/Brave Bird/Night...
Forum: Stark Mountain Sep 10th, 2011, 8:58:02 AM
Replies: 3,508
Views: 593,952
Posted By mamoswineFTW
Dammit! The factory is the most aggravating thing...

Dammit! The factory is the most aggravating thing ever!!!!

Was progressing pretty nicely on a streak of 33, close to getting through the 5th wave. I currently have Garchomp 4, Zapdos 2 and...
Forum: Other Metagames Aug 19th, 2011, 10:45:32 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 19,823
Posted By mamoswineFTW
But KLINK gets it at 48. There is a way to get it...

But KLINK gets it at 48. There is a way to get it on its moveset.
Forum: OverUsed Aug 2nd, 2011, 4:37:02 AM
Replies: 809
Views: 169,730
Posted By mamoswineFTW
Also, I tend to use Rest in place of Bulk Up,...

Also, I tend to use Rest in place of Bulk Up, some more survivability when you take shed skin into account. Great phazer in Ubers I've found - takes unboosted Focus Misses from Darkrai and can KO...
Forum: Orange Islands Jul 22nd, 2011, 10:40:31 AM
Replies: 3,128
Views: 356,491
Posted By mamoswineFTW
Uh, Dragon Pulse has a flinch chance mate. ...

Uh, Dragon Pulse has a flinch chance mate.

EDIT: Ninja'd by a full hour and a half. gotta remember to read the full page before replying...
Forum: OverUsed Jul 22nd, 2011, 10:36:41 AM
Replies: 2,762
Views: 311,651
Posted By mamoswineFTW
If you're anyways using DD, swap one of your...

If you're anyways using DD, swap one of your moves for a physical one. I used to run a DD/Dragon Claw/Hydro Pump/EQ set for a while, on a Hoenn-themes team, and it worked well. In terms of EVs,...
Forum: Orange Islands Jul 20th, 2011, 5:27:07 PM
Replies: 3,128
Views: 356,491
Posted By mamoswineFTW
Yer, I was thinking of those too, but just...

Yer, I was thinking of those too, but just thought to make a point with a few moves from each of the mentioned types. I do think it may have been a mistype though, in that moves of those types don't...
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