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Forum: Past Gen Teams Nov 9th, 2009, 8:20:57 PM

Replies: 18 Crunchatize Me and Co. Proudly Present: Crunchy Offense [OU 'BulkyBalanced'] Views: 3,352 Posted By Valantaro I did read your descriptions, whether you feel I... I did read your descriptions, whether you feel I did or not. While it is true Earthquake has its uses over Aqua Tail, the latter’s ability to prevent things like Hippowdon and Gliscor from coming in...

Forum: Past Gen Teams Nov 9th, 2009, 5:26:30 PM

Replies: 18 Crunchatize Me and Co. Proudly Present: Crunchy Offense [OU 'BulkyBalanced'] Views: 3,352 Posted By Valantaro How about reading his descriptions and figure it... How about reading his descriptions and figure it out yourself >__> I’m still not understanding why you do not want Aqua Tail over Earthquake on Choice Band Tyranitar. You say “it 2HKOs Gliscor,...

Forum: Historical Threads Nov 8th, 2009, 11:22:06 PM

Replies: 111 Is there anything you didnt like about GSC? Views: 11,259 Posted By Valantaro The low levels of the Elite 4 as well as... The low levels of the Elite 4 as well as disappointingly easy rival really were the only complaints I had about GSC. I guess the sort of “rushed” feeling I got in Kanto also irked me, but all in all,...

Forum: Pokémetrics Nov 8th, 2009, 10:41:58 PM

Replies: 30 Average Movesets Statistics and Moves Used in the UU Metagame (September and October) Views: 4,862 Posted By Valantaro Trick seems to have gone down quite a bit from... Trick seems to have gone down quite a bit from September (3.24%) to October (2.57%). I’m going out on a limb here and guessing that this is due to the fact that this is partly because of the massive...

Forum: Stark Mountain Nov 8th, 2009, 10:25:18 PM

Replies: 47 November to Remember (A Warstory) Views: 6,086 Posted By Valantaro Absolutely wonderful format, with a very good... Absolutely wonderful format, with a very good battle to match. Rotom’s performance really surprised me; a metagame with Garchomp would seem like a place where Rotom wouldn’t do well, however, it was...

Forum: Stark Mountain Nov 8th, 2009, 5:50:15 AM

Replies: 99 How Powerful is Bluffing in Pokemon? Views: 12,108 Posted By Valantaro I’ve been running “Bait Tar” (similar to the set... I’ve been running “Bait Tar” (similar to the set posted by twash) and it’s been absolutely outstanding. The amount of surprise kills you can get with this thing is shocking. Crunch / Pursuit /...

Forum: UU Nov 8th, 2009, 5:36:12 AM

Replies: 894 New and 'creative' moveset/EV spread thread - UU Edition Views: 103,150 Posted By Valantaro To be honest, the best (read: only) way to make... To be honest, the best (read: only) way to make sure Kingler isn’t playing an inferior defensive role in contrast to Slowbro when using that set is to throw Knock Off on it, preferably over Amnesia...

Forum: UU Nov 8th, 2009, 3:45:36 AM

Replies: 894 New and 'creative' moveset/EV spread thread - UU Edition Views: 103,150 Posted By Valantaro The main issue I see this set is the fact that... The main issue I see this set is the fact that Slowbro outclasses it nearly entirely. It’s much bulkier than it, both on the Special and Physical side, possesses a Fighting resistance as well as...

Forum: Stark Mountain Nov 8th, 2009, 3:32:32 AM

Replies: 46 Suspect Warstory: Guns, Garchomps, and Steel Views: 5,278 Posted By Valantaro I really enjoyed the war story, the format was... I really enjoyed the war story, the format was quite simplistic, but it didn’t take away any quality from the battle, which was superb in my opinion. This battle summarizes how the Suspect ladder is;...

Forum: Locked / Outdated Analyses Nov 4th, 2009, 8:03:10 PM

Replies: 27 Miltank (Update) Views: 4,421 Posted By Valantaro Return does not have 40 more Base Power, as Body... Return does not have 40 more Base Power, as Body Slam is 85 Base Power. It technically is 17, but you could just say Return is a stronger move to use.

Forum: UU Nov 2nd, 2009, 5:20:27 PM

Replies: 1,177 np: UU - The Boys Are Back in Town Views: 77,570 Posted By Valantaro I am in agreement with Umbreon being insanely... I am in agreement with Umbreon being insanely dead once set up. I've faced quite a few of them lately after "Team Cursed" was posted, and while I'm all for people exploring new sets, that thing is...

Forum: Past Gen Teams Nov 2nd, 2009, 5:07:10 PM

Replies: 4 UU on the Defensive Views: 732 Posted By Valantaro Quick nitpick: What is the use of those Umbreon... Quick nitpick: What is the use of those Umbreon EVs? Those were made specifically for OU to outrun certain threats, however, since it is now UU, they are highly useless. You are sacrificing major...

Forum: UU Nov 1st, 2009, 9:08:42 PM

Replies: 1,177 np: UU - The Boys Are Back in Town Views: 77,570 Posted By Valantaro Well, obviously neither of them can stat up on... Well, obviously neither of them can stat up on the likes of physical Waters, however, from your post, I was guessing you were inferring bulky waters such as Milotic and Slowbro, since you mentioned...

Forum: UU Nov 1st, 2009, 7:41:14 PM

Replies: 1,177 np: UU - The Boys Are Back in Town Views: 77,570 Posted By Valantaro Hypno and Mr. Mime could work out decently, both... Hypno and Mr. Mime could work out decently, both sporting high Special Defense and with the latter even having the option to use Thunderbolt on its already very good Base 100 Special Attack.

Forum: UU Nov 1st, 2009, 7:05:12 PM

Replies: 894 New and 'creative' moveset/EV spread thread - UU Edition Views: 103,150 Posted By Valantaro I used to use Brick Break > Ice Punch, but I... I used to use Brick Break > Ice Punch, but I found that it sort of packed Sneasel with too many jobs. If anything, Taunt / Pursuit / Brick Break / Ice Shard could make a whole different set, beating...

Forum: Stark Mountain Nov 1st, 2009, 5:43:13 PM

Replies: 25 [OU Warstory] Wanna be toasted? Views: 5,702 Posted By Valantaro I read the entire warstory, and while it wasn't... I read the entire warstory, and while it wasn't mind-blowing, it still was an enjoyable read. The main issues I see with the battle are the odd risks taken in the match. Skarmory staying in on...

Forum: Warstory Archive Nov 1st, 2009, 5:37:56 PM

Replies: 32 (4th Gen) UU Tricks - Erazor vs. Lemmiwinks MkII Views: 18,616 Posted By Valantaro I really liked the warstory, the creativity... I really liked the warstory, the creativity examplified by both players really made the battle more interesting. I sort of like when one player is at an immediate disadvantage at the beginning of the...

Forum: UU Nov 1st, 2009, 5:32:24 PM

Replies: 894 New and 'creative' moveset/EV spread thread - UU Edition Views: 103,150 Posted By Valantaro Anti-Lead Sneasel Don't think I invented it, but haven't seen it posted anywhere recent, so here's what I've been using: http://www.smogon.com/download/sprites/dp/215.png Sneasel @ Focus Sash Hasty (+ Spe, -...

Forum: UU Nov 1st, 2009, 3:39:21 PM

Replies: 1,177 np: UU - The Boys Are Back in Town Views: 77,570 Posted By Valantaro Froslass is still guaranteed 2 layers of Spikes... Froslass is still guaranteed 2 layers of Spikes against Pinsir, so I don't see how it's "beating" Froslass. Killing it, yes, but the whole argument people have been making for it is the way it can...

Forum: Past Gen Teams Nov 1st, 2009, 1:58:50 AM

Replies: 27 OU Sandstorm Team Views: 14,967 Posted By Valantaro Since you're going to be replacing Rhyperior for... Since you're going to be replacing Rhyperior for Gliscor, and Mamoswine for Rotom-h (assuming you take Bloo's advice) I could see making Swampert mixed do this team better as it will be able to...

Forum: UU Oct 18th, 2009, 1:44:38 PM

Replies: 1,177 np: UU - The Boys Are Back in Town Views: 77,570 Posted By Valantaro I agree, I've been running a Taunt / Ice Shard /... I agree, I've been running a Taunt / Ice Shard / Counter / Pursuit Lead Sneasel, and while it has trouble dishing out damage, it always keep Spikes off, and nearly always guarantees Ambipom,...

Forum: Locked / Outdated Analyses Oct 14th, 2009, 5:31:36 PM

Replies: 22 Sharpedo (Anti-Lead) Views: 6,586 Posted By Valantaro I'm writing the Sharpedo UU analysis right now,... I'm writing the Sharpedo UU analysis right now, so if you want help to re-write this for UU then I'll help out. I haven't tried out the OU set, but the logs make it seem pretty effective.

Forum: Past Gen Teams Oct 12th, 2009, 2:59:30 PM

Replies: 14 Uchihaex Uber Stall RMT Views: 2,212 Posted By Valantaro Actually, assuming they are running max HP, you... Actually, assuming they are running max HP, you never get to kill them with Shadow Ball + E-Speed or Signal Beam + E-Speed. 317 Atk vs 216 Def & 304 HP (80 Base Power): 170 - 200 (55.92% -...

Forum: Stark Mountain Oct 11th, 2009, 5:09:28 PM

Replies: 600 Heavy Offense Views: 73,992 Posted By Valantaro Just to let you know, Salamence can use... Just to let you know, Salamence can use Substitute as well...so whatever you're saying about Dragonite being able to set up on "statusing walls" is invalid because Salamence can do it just as well.

Forum: Stark Mountain Oct 2nd, 2009, 11:53:44 PM

Replies: 349 Poll: Community Create-A-Team #2: Aggron (OU) Views: 27,382 Posted By Valantaro I personally like the idea of Substitute + Magnet... I personally like the idea of Substitute + Magnet Rise, as it allows Aggron to remain dangerously offensive, while also taking advantage of its gargantuan Defense stat, and decent Special Defense (in...

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