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  1. Pokémon Nihilego

    While we are focused on how this will work offensively, I see that massive 109 HP and 131 Special Defense. The only Rock-type Pokemon that can contest Nihilego's Special Defense is Rock Arceus with 120/120. However, Rock Arceus uses up its item to be Rock-type, meaning it is immediately...
  2. Creative Sets In Doubles OU

    Hello Smogon, I used to be quite into the competitive Pokemon scene, but almost all my active time was spent in 4th Gen. Now I am interested in dabbling again but sticking to a more gimmicky play-style. I was quite excited watching VGC this year and it made my mind wander to competitive...
  3. CAP 13 CAP 2 - Part 1 - Concept Poll 1

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  4. Hitmonlee

    The Fake Out/Normal Gem combo with Unburden would work well as a lead, as the set can still carry Sucker Punch/Stone Edge for the common Froslass who will think twice about potentially wasting a turn on a Limber lead. Another option, though gimmicky, is the Reversal/Pinch Berry tactic. Sure...
  5. Durant (Analysis)

    Another decent receiver of Hone Claws is Crobat. With a set like so... Crobat @ Leftovers/Life Orb Jolly, Inner Focus 4 HP / 252 Attack / 252 Speed - Brave Bird - X-Scissor/Zen Headbutt - Hypnosis - Roost Though Crobat doesn't have the best offensive moves, the accuracy boost on Hypnosis...
  6. Krookodile (Analysis)

    A quick thought for the Bulk Up set: Running a faster Speed stat will alow Krookodile to check Lucario and non-Scarfed Heatran if it runs 240 Speed if a player wants to drop their other stats for compensation. This way after a BU, Krookodile won't have to worry about being forced out seeing...
  7. Eelektross (Analysis)

    I believe Thunder is actually 93 % accuracy after a Coil boost. The boost is 1.33%, not 1.3%.
  8. Non-VGC Doubles Metagame

    Whirlwind and Roar, along with Overhead Throw and Dragon Tail, also deal with Trick Room. WW/Roar is actually useful when you can have your partner unleash Roar of Time and then not have to deal with the recovery turn. DT/OT prevent your foe from setting up, getting a free switch if you score a...
  9. Non-VGC Doubles Metagame

    Takes care of Blizzard/Water Spout spam as well. Not fool-proof, but things like Regigigas and Roobushin can use it well. BU Slaking + Simple Beam will be abusable, but the metagame - as it currently stands from what I've seen - is heavily focused on the special side so it won't be much use...
  10. Non-VGC Doubles Metagame

    I find Slaking is extremely overrated even when Traunt is gone. A tiny Special Defense doesn't let it stay alive for long and its almost always a prime target. You also can't Protect on the same turn as Slaking's partner changes its ability, so both members of your party are open for a full...
  11. Non-VGC Doubles Metagame

    The difference is a turn and possibly an item. You say yourself that it is a fast paced metagame; a move can mean everything. Weather effects happen immediately as the battle begins, which of course means Swift Swim, Solar Power, and Flower Gift are active turn one where as if you use the actual...
  12. Wide Guard

    Two questions- Does Wide Guard protect against non-damaging attacks aimed at the entire party? EX: Dark Void Is Wide Guard's usage system (the one protect uses) function for all Pokemon on the field at once? For example, if I have a Swampert use Wide Guard turn one, will my Alomomola...
  13. Non-VGC Doubles Metagame

    This is excellent; a doubles metagame not manipulated by developers/producers is sure to be a more balanced and explored tier. 100% with Dark Void becoming banned. It's not that I have to wade through the people using it or that I hate it, its just way too easy to incorperate into every team...
  14. (Archive) Small Subjective Changes Thread

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  19. CAP 10 CAP 10 - Sprite Submissions

    Shrimp have pincers. Why is everyone freaking out that it loses the feel of a shrimp? If anything it's a more accurate depiction of the concept. @Chaoscrippler: Though I am not a huge fan of the sprite overall, my tastes aside, it is a great sprite. It captures the feel of 4th gen's more...
  20. CAP 10 CAP 10 - Part 11a - Non-Attacking Moves Discussion

    Encore is controversial but as long as we stick to the concept it should be fine. Since things like Light Screen and Reflect should be avoided to stop it from being much of team support its only use would be to initiate a nice switch for another member while shutting down a threat. The main...
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