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  1. Raikaria

     np: SS UU Stage 5: Change is Gonna Come (Diggersby & Venusaur BANNED)

    The argument here is where do you draw the line? I would say for sure; if the choice is banning 1 pokemon to preserve an entire ability/playstyle; the answer is to ban the pokemon, as that is clearly the broken area. It's the old 'Speed Boost Blaziken' issue. Speed Boost didn't get banned...
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    SPOILERS! Sword and Shield in-game team discussion thread

    I would not agree with the sentiment that Rookidee is S-Tier; it lacks the offense to get you through the game quickly. 2~3HKO'ing things isn't ideal; and yes, it dosen't faint, but that dosen't mean it's the most efficient choice. Also; I'd say it isn't even that good pre-Corviknight. Is...
  3. Raikaria

    Singles Isle of Armor Metagame Speculation Thread

    Looking at the new tutor moves and distributions; not much looks too relevant until we have Tapus and more Terrain setters; however. Poltergeist looks potentially concerning, being a BP 110 Ghost move and Ghost being such a univerally great coverage type. Luckily it's a physical move and most...
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     np SS UU Stage 2 - Here Comes The Sun (Gyarados & Primarina BANNED)

    I'm just going to say I'm concerned about Dracozolt [Bolt Beak wrecks everything that isn't Ground] and what Bolt Beak dosen't ruin is wrecked by Outrage. About the only thing that can probobly handle Dracozolt's STAB combo is Steelix. Likewise; Galarian-Corsola is going to be a pain and might...
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     np SS UU Stage 2 - Here Comes The Sun (Gyarados & Primarina BANNED)

    I actually agree with the majority of what Twilight said above; however, I also feel like adding a bit to some of his points, mostly in the defense of certain pokemon. Because every argument needs both sides heard. Note this isn't me saying 'these pokemon are alright'. It's more me saying how...
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    Data Usage-Based Tier Update for January 2020 (RU ready!)

    To be fair; Charizard's probably floating from pre-Dynamax. Pre-Max Charizard was in the Top 10; now it's 35th.
  7. Raikaria

    I'd rather like 9:30pm than 6-7pm.

    I'd rather like 9:30pm than 6-7pm.
  8. Raikaria

    Can you do 8pm GMT+1? 6-7 is cutting it a little tight for time for me [Traffic/Family stuff]

    Can you do 8pm GMT+1? 6-7 is cutting it a little tight for time for me [Traffic/Family stuff]
  9. Raikaria

    Tournament Sword and Shield UU Alpha Tour [Won by Alpha Rabbit]

    Also; keep in mind that on top of the Gengar/Komoo-o bans; there's the Dynamax ban as well. That's quite the significant shakeup. Also I assume we have a similar case with any rises to OU as with Dynamax last round, they won't actually apply until Round 4.
  10. Raikaria

    I've drawn you in Round 3 of the UU Tourny. I'd personally like some more time to test things...

    I've drawn you in Round 3 of the UU Tourny. I'd personally like some more time to test things out post-DMax ban, and while I personally made it so far without Komoo-O or Gengar on my teams, you might want some time to tweak as well. Wanna play on the weekend? 28th/29th? I'm GMT+0
  11. Raikaria

    On The Radar Vol. 2 [See Post #336]

    Seeing people suggesting banning Gorilla Tactics instead of tackling Darmanitan itself may seem a bit off due to the Blaziken Precident; but it's different from Blaziken. Put simply; Blaziken is the wrong example to be bringing up regarding Darm/Gorilla Tactics. Examples: 1: Blaziken/Speed...
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     np SS UU Stage 0 - All I Want for Christmas is UU (UU Alpha is live!)

    Drizzle is very unlikely to even make it to UU. Pellipper is the only inducer, and there's also very few actual rain abusers. In fact, there's not even many good water-types in Gen 8 as a whole, and the majority of them are OU. The only Swift Swimmers in UU are Ludicolo; Mantine [Not an...
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    Tournament Sword and Shield UU Alpha Tour [Won by Alpha Rabbit]

    Beat LordHelix 2-0. GG on both ends. Funnily enough neither of us ever Dynamaxed because we were both defensive bulky teams. https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8ubers-1031968553 - Game 1 https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/gen8ubers-1031971273 - Game 2
  14. Raikaria

    Resource Simple Questions, Simple Answers UU Edition

    To add to this; the HP boost of Dynamax generally helped shore up Intellion's garbage defenses enough that instead of getting KO'ed by any solid hit; it would usually be knocked into Torrent range. And Torrent; STAB; Rain boosted Max Geyser spam really hurt.
  15. Raikaria

    Showdown still appears to be down [I checked ~1:45]. I suppose it's best for us to try Thursday now.

    Showdown still appears to be down [I checked ~1:45]. I suppose it's best for us to try Thursday now.
  16. Raikaria

    Ooh I see the confusion here. Look at the chat. When I responded to you it had ticked to Sunday...

    Ooh I see the confusion here. Look at the chat. When I responded to you it had ticked to Sunday. So from my PoV 'tomorrow' was Monday. Yet when you posted it was Sunday. So you expected me on Sunday and I expected you on Monday. Basically: Use days of the week. Provided you mean 3pm Wednesday...
  17. Raikaria

    So... you no-showed yesterday. When are you free still? Also since Dynamax got banned we have...

    So... you no-showed yesterday. When are you free still? Also since Dynamax got banned we have to set the battle to Ubers when we play; since it's still legal for the remainder of this round. [It also makes it difficult to test teams for this round now.]
  18. Raikaria

    Tournament Sword and Shield UU Alpha Tour [Won by Alpha Rabbit]

    The intention wasn't an act call; it was a status update in the event of an act call. Especially given the post before mine on Helix's wall.
  19. Raikaria

     np SS UU Stage 0 - All I Want for Christmas is UU (UU Alpha is live!)

    | 4 | Mamoswine | 17.640% | I'm a little surprised, I've not seen much Mamoswine. That said; every time I've seen Mamoswine it's bulk has caught me by surprise. So perhaps it's better than I give it credit for. | 9 | Charizard | 11.641% | Is anyone shocked that...
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    Tournament Sword and Shield UU Alpha Tour [Won by Alpha Rabbit]

    My opponent no-showed; even with me staying around for half an hour past our agreed time:
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