The (Past) Dark Horse Project — Volume 1

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Birkal

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Approved by Matthew. A special thanks goes out to Pocket, who helped me greatly in developing this project, and V0x, who provided thoughts and a grammar check!


ATTENTION: DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC. You are currently reading Dark Horse Project — Vol. I, which is outdated as of 2/1/2012. If you're looking for the next volume, click here for The Dark Horse Project — Vol. II. If you're here for research purposes, then feel free to browse as long as you like! If you have any questions, fire me off a PM or a VM. Enjoy your visit!
Preface:

Why hello! I'm posting here to shake up the way in which DST functions and thinks. Ever since we ditched Suspect Voting, DST has lost a bit of its competitive edge. What I'm presenting within this topic is an effort to reignite some of that spark to get us back on track! Furthermore, I hope to increase appreciation for Dark Horse Pokemon, or rather, Pokemon that are currently unpopular but have the potential to shine in OU. The purpose of this project threefold. It should increase diversity in the OU metagame by encouraging the competitive use of great Pokemon that unfortunately fall on the lower end of usage. This project also aims to initiate discussion on how Dark Horse Pokemon fit in the context of the OU metagame. Finally, it should assist in the the sharing of unique team ideas and Pokemon sets to spark creativity into the competitive minds of DST. Let's begin.


Rules:

This project, simply put, aims at recognizing users who put forth the effort to create a competitively successful team that utilizes Pokemon that aren't often used in OU. Anyone with a Smogon account has a chance of reaching the Hall of Fame within this project. Here are the rules by which this project is run:

  • Each team must use at least ONE Dark Horse Pokemon. The term "Dark Horse Pokemon" is defined by the past month's statistics. Anything below 5% usage is fair game. This means that a Pokemon can be tiered in OU and still be viable for this project!

  • Only one Pokemon on your team has to be a Dark Horse Pokemon. The rest of your teammates can be found within any tier that is allowed within OU.

  • Each user is allowed a maximum of THREE Dark Horse Pokemon to work with actively in this topic. The recommended number is one, so that the user can focus specifically on that Pokemon and how to best build a team around it. If you must have more than one, then please fill out one Registration Form for each Dark Horse Pokemon.

  • You MUST use a new Pokemon Online Username in order to restart your ladder ranking. Furthermore, the Dark Horse Pokemon that you are working with must remain on your team throughout your ladder run. The members of your team may shift around whenever you see fit, but the Dark Horse Pokemon must remain the same.

  • Switching your focused Dark Horse Pokemon within this topic is acceptable. However, you must restart on the ladder with a new Pokemon Online Username.

  • Please put all changes within your Registration Form. I update based on those forms, not individual posts randomly scattered throughout the topic.

  • Do not start laddering for this project until you have registered within this topic.

  • Please follow the rules. The Dark Horse Project isn't about being dishonest, it's about developing great teams for great Pokemon! As a result, cheaters will most likely end up being banned from the Hall of Fame.

  • It is recommended that you post consistent ladder updates within your registration form. This will allow other users to see your progress and offer meaningful advice!


Registration:

You are eligible to register for the Dark Horse Project at any time of the month! The third post in this topic contains an index for easy access to all participants, so don't worry about your Registration Form getting lost in the sea of discussion. Get started by filling out the below form:

Registration Form said:
Pokemon Online Username:
Hall of Fame Standing:
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With:
Current Ladder Standing:
Remember, your "Pokemon Online Username" should be new so that your Dark Horse Pokemon will be starting from scratch. Your "Hall of Fame Standing" should be empty for right now. But once you're admitted into the Hall of Fame, feel free to update this part with links to your accomplishment!

Within your registration post, feel free to upload battle logs and teammates that you are using at the bottom! Also feel free to utilize Pokemon sprites to add visualization. Really anything can go here. If you've made posts elsewhere or even a RMT, feel free to link to it there. Here's an example of what a registration post might look like:

Pokemon Online Username: Birkal-Testing
Hall of Fame Standing: None as of yet!
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Scrafty
Current Ladder Standing: 1125

Here's the current Scrafty set I'm working with:

Scrafty @ Life Orb
Ability: Shed Skin
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature (+Spe, -SpA)
- Dragon Dance
- Drain Punch
- Crunch
- Ice Punch

And here's a battle log of it in action!


Once you've registered, you're all set to go! You can start teambuilding and laddering whenever you like. Feel free to update your registration posts whenever you like, whether it be with ladder ranking updates, your teammate selections, battle logs, sprites, or whatever you like!


Discussion:

This topic also serves a second purpose to initiate discussion on battlers' teambuilding and laddering progress; in this thread, you share your struggles and success, and reflect upon the Dark Horse Pokemon's niche in the current OU metagame. This thread is not only a place to show off successful challenges, but also a place to help each other achieve their goals via posting your problems and receiving quality input from others. Challengers should not hesitate to post their teams and/or team ideas to receive help from the community. You are allowed to post your thoughts and opinions. However, here is a "Do and Do Not" list that posters in this topic must adhere to:

  • Do post and share sets for your Dark Horse Pokemon.
  • Do provide teammates that you're using, with optional sets.
  • Do pinpoint which threats in the metagame need to be covered.
  • Do ask questions about the current OU metagame and teambuilding.
  • Do give meaningful answers to asked questions. This can include suggested sets, teammates, and strategies.

  • Do not post insignificant updates. Each post should be well thought and unique.
  • Do not ask someone to make the team for you. Team building is YOUR job (and a fun one at that).


Hall of Fame:

Now comes the competitive aspect of this project. Once you've reached a ranking within the Top 100 on Smogon's competitive OU ladder (with a minimum of 1300 points) with your Dark Horse Pokemon, you are eligible to enter the Hall of Fame! The Hall of Fame is located within the post below the OP and recognizes each user that has entered its halls. Once you've reached the Top 100, please fill out the following Hall of Fame Registration Form:

Hall of Fame Registration Form said:
Pokemon Online Username:
Dark Horse Pokemon:
Screenshot of Top 100 Ladder Ranking:
Dark Horse Pokemon Complete Set:
As with the regular Registration Form, you are encouraged to upload battle logs, teammates, and other relevant information. Since you're entering the Hall of Fame with a successful team, many users would love to hear some wisdom on how you accomplished that goal. So feel free to post a summary of your team (similar to a RMT), battle logs, and general thoughts. Once you've filled out this form, you'll be accepted into the Hall of Fame, which will link to your Hall of Fame Registration Form and other relevant links.


Now, there is one final catch to this project. You see, only one of each Dark Horse Pokemon is allowed into the Hall of Fame per month. For example, only the first challenger who laddered to the Top 100 with Jolteon will be accepted this month; any subsequent Jolteon challengers cannot enter the Hall of Fame until a new round begins next month. That's where the competitive edge comes into play. You are racing against other users for a place in the Hall of Fame! Furthermore, the Hall of Fame ranking is based off of peak ladder ranking points, meaning the more points you score, the higher you'll be placed. So now that you know the rules, get registered and start team building! Best of luck. If you have any questions, send me a PM or VM. I hope to see you in the Hall of Fame.
 

Birkal

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Credit goes to the highly talented Aluriiya for the above Blitzle image. Used with her personal permission.


Hall of Fame:


- ToF -
Mamoswine
"Mamoswine is really anti-metagame right now so you all should go and try it out!"
Peaked at: 1465 (#18) on 1/30/2012
Mamoswine (M) @ Focus Sash
Trait: Snow Cloak
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard
- Endeavor
- Stealth Rock



- Pearl. -
Froslass
"I was the only person who chose Froslass as a Dark Horse and unlike other people, the team wasn't based around her."
Peaked at: 1455 (#38) on 1/16/2012
Entered Hall of Fame at: 1380 (#73) on 1/6/2012
Battle Log
(Froslass) (F) @ Colbur Berry
Trait: Snow Cloak
EVs: 132 HP / 120 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Taunt
- Spikes
- Ice Beam
- Destiny Bond

(Gliscor) (F) @ Flight Gem
Trait: Sand Veil
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- Substitute
- Swords Dance
- Acrobatics
- Earthquake

(Heatran) (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Flash Fire
EVs: 248 HP / 232 SDef / 28 Spd
Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Lava Plume
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
- Roar

(Tyranitar) (F) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- Pursuit
- Crunch
- Stone Edge
- Superpower

(Slowbro) (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Regenerator
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spd
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Slack Off
- Toxic
- Scald
- Fire Blast

(Breloom) (F) @ Toxic Orb
Trait: Poison Heal
EVs: 240 HP / 204 SDef / 64 Spd
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Bulk Up
- Seed Bomb
- Drain Punch
- Spore



- AccidentalGreed -
Togekiss
"You know, for everything my team went through in one day, I'm sure proud of it for managing to hold itself in the metagame."
Peaked at: 1438 (#25) on 1/22/2012
Entered Hall of Fame at: 1377 (#78) on 1/14/2012
Surt (Heatran) (F) @ Air Balloon Trait: Flash Fire
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Sunny Day
- Fire Blast
- SolarBeam
- Earth Power

Kin-Ki (Hitmontop) (M) @ Lum Berry
Trait: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 140 Atk / 116 Def
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Rapid Spin
- Hi Jump Kick
- Foresight
- Sucker Punch

Ares (Dragonite) (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Multiscale
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Outrage
- Fire Punch
- ExtremeSpeed
- Brick Break

Mahakala (Slowbro) (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 228 Def / 28 Spd
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Thunder Wave
- Scald
- Ice Beam
- Fire Blast

Isis (Togekiss) (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Serene Grace
EVs: 232 HP / 24 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Nasty Plot
- Roost
- Heal Bell
- Air Slash

Pixie (Jirachi) @ Leftovers
Trait: Serene Grace
EVs: 252 HP / 168 Atk / 88 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Substitute
- Body Slam
- Iron Head
- Fire Punch



- ala -
Kingdra,
Toxicroak
"I'm going to continue with this team to see if I can get higher, it's quite fun to use :D"
Peaked at: 1433 (#27) on 1/16/2012
Entered the Hall of Fame at: 1356 (#87) on 1/12/2012
Politoed (M) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power [Grass]
- Perish Song

Kingdra (F) @ Lum Berry
Trait: Sniper
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Naughty Nature (+Atk, -SDef)
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Outrage
- Hydro Pump

Celebi @ Leftovers
Trait: Natural Cure
EVs: 76 HP / 252 SAtk / 180 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Nasty Plot
- Giga Drain
- Psychic
- Earth Power

Latios (M) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Draco Meteor
- Surf
- Psyshock
- Trick

Jirachi @ Expert Belt
Trait: Serene Grace
EVs: 144 Atk / 176 SAtk / 188 Spd
Hasty Nature (+Spd, -Def)
- Stealth Rock
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Thunder
- Iron Head

Toxicroak (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Dry Skin
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Cross Chop
- Ice Punch
- Swords Dance
- Sucker Punch



- Berserker Lord -
Metagross
"I will say that the last battle I had before I reached the ranking of 94 was quite stressful because I knew I would start tilting from frustration if I lost."
Peaked at: 1409 (#43) on 1/8/2012
Entered Hall of Fame at: 1345 (#94) on 1/4/2012
Teambuilding Process
Mienshao (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Regenerator
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SAtk / 252 Spd
Naive Nature (+Spd, -SDef)
- Stone Edge
- U-turn
- Hi Jump Kick
- Hidden Power [Ice]

Heatran (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Flash Fire
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Fire Blast
- SolarBeam
- Sunny Day
- Earth Power

Metagross @ Choice Band
Trait: Clear Body
EVs: 180 HP / 252 Atk / 76 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Bullet Punch
- Hammer Arm
- Meteor Mash
- Zen Headbutt

Hydreigon (M) @ Expert Belt
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Dark Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Fire Blast
- Focus Blast

Haxorus (M) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Mold Breaker
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Outrage
- Dual Chop
- Earthquake
- Brick Break

Haxoswine (Mamoswine) (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Snow Cloak
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Earthquake
- Icicle Crash
- Ice Shard
- Stealth Rock



- Jcpdragonx -
Darmanitan,
Slowking,
Tangrowth
"Darmanitan was probably the MVP. Pretty much every Pokemon on this team pulled their weight."
Peaked at: 1371 (#78) on 1/15/2012
Ninetales (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Drought
EVs: 252 HP / 96 Def / 36 SAtk / 112 SDef / 12 Spd
Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Flamethrower
- Will-O-Wisp
- SolarBeam
- Hidden Power [Ground]

Dragonite (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Multiscale
EVs: 252 HP / 60 Atk / 196 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Dragon Dance
- Roost
- Outrage
- Earthquake

Darmanitan (M) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Sheer Force
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Flare Blitz
- U-turn
- Superpower
- Rock Slide

Slowking (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 80 Def / 176 SDef
Sassy Nature (+SDef, -Spd)
- Psyshock
- Fire Blast
- Dragon Tail
- Slack Off

Donphan (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 216 Atk / 40 Def
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Stealth Rock
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard

Tangrowth (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Regenerator
EVs: 252 HP / 176 Def / 80 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Leech Seed
- Sleep Powder



- ginganinja -
Virizion (Frizy)
"I did it... Frizy, this one is for you."
Peaked at: 1363 (#84) on 1/10/2012
Frizy (Virizion) @ Lum Berry
Trait: Justified
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Hasty Nature (+Spd, -Def)
- Close Combat
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
- Stone Edge

Nidoqueen (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Sheer Force
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast
- Ice Beam
- Toxic Spikes

Urthemiel (Dragonite) (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Multiscale
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Outrage
- Waterfall
- Fire Punch
- ExtremeSpeed

Vulcan (Heatran) (M) @ Choice Specs
Trait: Flash Fire
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Fire Blast
- Earth Power
- Dragon Pulse
- Hidden Power [Grass]

Hydreigon (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Substitute
- Dragon Pulse
- Focus Blast
- Fire Blast

Deep Blue (Metagross) @ Leftovers
Trait: Clear Body
EVs: 240 HP / 80 Atk / 188 SDef
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Meteor Mash
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Pursuit



- ssbbm -
Dugtrio,
Honchkrow,
Staraptor
"CAW CAW CAW"
Peaked at: 1357 (#87) on 1/5/2012
Teambuilding Process
Dugtrio (M) @ Focus Sash
Trait: Arena Trap
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- Stealth Rock
- Sucker Punch
- Earthquake
- Reversal

Politoed (M) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Drizzle
EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Hydro Pump
- Perish Song
- Ice Beam
- Surf

Starmie @ Leftovers
Trait: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Hydro Pump
- Thunder
- Rapid Spin
- Ice Beam

Magnezone @ Leftovers
Trait: Magnet Pull
EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Substitute
- Thunder
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Flash Cannon

Honchkrow (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Moxie
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Substitute
- Brave Bird
- Sucker Punch
- Roost

Staraptor (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Reckless
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- Brave Bird
- Close Combat
- U-turn
- Double-Edge



- toshimelonhead -
Venusaur,
Sawsbuck
"RMT might be coming soon. Stay tuned :)"
Peaked at: 1356 (#95) on 1/10/2012
Venusaur (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Chlorophyll
EVs: 252 HP / 148 Def / 96 SDef / 12 Spd
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Sleep Powder
- Energy Ball
- Hidden Power [Fire]
- Leech Seed


Sawsbuck (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Chlorophyll
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Swords Dance
- Frustration
- Nature Power
- Horn Leech



- lampeskaerm2 -
Spinda
"I - FINALLY - reached top-100 with Spinda, and I am so proud of doing that!"
Peaked at: 1356 (#98) on 1/12/2012
Battle Log
Spinda (F) @ Fist Plate
Trait: Contrary
EVs: 80 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 172 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Superpower
- Frustration
- Substitute
- Toxic



- Lady_Alex -
Cresselia
"It's basically Stunt's team with a few set differences."
Peaked at: 1355 (#81) on 1/25/2012
Ninetales (F) @ Leftovers Trait: Drought
EVs: 248 HP / 152 SDef / 108 Spd
Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk)
- Flamethrower
- Roar
- Will-O-Wisp
- SolarBeam

Skarmory (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spd
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Spikes
- Whirlwind
- Brave Bird
- Roost

Sableye (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 120 Def / 136 SDef
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Foul Play
- Will-O-Wisp
- Taunt
- Recover

Cresselia (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Reflect
- Ice Beam
- Moonlight
- Toxic

Tentacruel (M) @ Black Sludge
Trait: Rain Dish
EVs: 240 HP / 208 Def / 60 Spd
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Toxic Spikes
- Rapid Spin
- Scald
- Hidden Power [Ground]

Chansey (F) @ Eviolite
Trait: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Seismic Toss
- Heal Bell
- Softboiled
- Stealth Rock




- fairytale -
Quagsire
"I really love the way these mons play together though, and having a sturdy unaware poke like Quag opens up a ton of options in battle."
Peaked at: 1352 (#100) on 1/8/2012
Tyranitar (M) @ Chople Berry
Trait: Sand Stream
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SDef
Sassy Nature (+SDef, -Spd)
- Stealth Rock
- Crunch
- Fire Blast
- Rock Slide


Forretress (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Toxic Spikes
- Spikes
- Rapid Spin
- Volt Switch


Quagsire (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Unaware
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Relaxed Nature (+Def, -Spd)
- Scald
- Earthquake
- Toxic
- Recover


Blissey (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Softboiled
- Flamethrower
- Heal Bell
- Toxic


Reuniclus (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Calm Mind
- Focus Blast
- Psychic
- Recover


Gengar (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Substitute
- Disable
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast



- NoJohns -
Bronzong
"It was pretty nasty, but I did it. Went on tilt twice; hate laddering. No johns though. I guess I'm third?"
Peaked at: 1345 (#95) on 1/4/2012
Heatran (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Flash Fire
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Stealth Rock
- Fire Blast
- Earth Power
- Hidden Power [Ice]

Bronzong @ Macho Brace
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Brave Nature (+Atk, -Spd)
- Trick Room
- Gyro Ball
- Earthquake
- Substitute

Conkeldurr (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Guts
EVs: 120 HP / 252 Atk / 136 SDef
Brave Nature (+Atk, -Spd)
- Hammer Arm
- Payback
- Stone Edge
- Mach Punch

Reuniclus (M) @ Life Orb
Trait: Magic Guard
EVs: 160 HP / 96 Def / 252 SAtk
Quiet Nature (+SAtk, -Spd)
- Trick Room
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball

Starmie @ Leftovers
Trait: Natural Cure
EVs: 128 HP / 128 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Hydro Pump
- Thunderbolt
- Rapid Spin
- Recover

Salamence (M) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Intimidate
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SAtk / 252 Spd
Naive Nature (+Spd, -SDef)
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Dragon Claw
- Fire Blast



- MetaGross66 -
Mienshao,
Deoxys-D
"Got some big news. Sorry to disappoint everyone else that raced for first to top 100, but I got it. :p"
Peaked at: 1339 (#98) on 1/4/2012
Mienshao (M) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Regenerator
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SAtk / 252 Spd
Naive Nature (+Spd, -SDef)
- Hi Jump Kick
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Stone Edge
- U-turn

Ferrothorn (M) @ Rocky Helmet
Trait: Iron Barbs
EVs: 252 HP / 88 Def / 168 SDef
Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk)
- Stealth Rock
- Thunder Wave
- Power Whip
- Leech Seed

Deoxys-D @ Leftovers
Trait: Pressure
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Spikes
- Recover
- Thunder Wave
- Knock Off

Vaporeon (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Hydration
EVs: 244 HP / 252 Def / 12 Spd
Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk)
- Wish
- Scald
- Protect
- Haze

Gengar (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Substitute
- Disable
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast

Haxorus (M) @ Choice Band
Trait: Mold Breaker
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Dual Chop
- Outrage
- Brick Break
- Earthquake



Remember, any Dark Horse Pokemon that are registered into the Hall of Fame this month are NOT AVAILABLE for others to register as their Dark Horse Pokemon.
 

Birkal

We have the technology.
is a Top Artistis a Top CAP Contributoris a Top Smogon Media Contributoris a Site Content Manager Alumnusis a Battle Simulator Admin Alumnusis a Senior Staff Member Alumnusis a Community Contributor Alumnus

Credit goes to the excellent Xous54 for the above Blitzle image. Used with his personal permission.


Registered Users:

- AasTmO - Snorlax
- AccidentalGreed - Togekiss
- Aeromence - Mawile
- afterburn - Feraligatr
- ala - Toxicroak, Kingdra
- alexwolf - None
- alphatron - Gallade
- anchorman92 - Sigilyph
- AOPSUser - Alakazam, Sawsbuck
- Astrith01 - Raikou, Suicune
- Axmaster68 - None
- Berry1 - Accelgor
- Berserker Lord - Metagross
- Birkal - Wobbuffet, Scrafty
- Brizznetz - Shiftry
- Bruno Magno - Crobat
- BurningMan - Azelf, Tornadus
- Byrn Dragonstone - Kyurem, Venomoth
- Byrne - None
- Charge - Feraligatr
- Cherub Agent - Steelix
- complete legitimacy - Azumarill
- czechm8 - Weavile, Zapdos
- Darkdiglett - Houndoom
- DDRMaster - Porygon2
- Drifloon - Mamoswine
- emirinho - Donphan
- EpicTurtle - Hippowdon
- Eradicator - Sharpedo
- erisiascape - Machamp
- Exclamation! - Kyurem
- fairytale - Quagsire, Nidoqueen
- Fizz - None
- Foster - Slowbro
- FrostFire - Suicune
- ginganinja - Virizion
- GrassBlade - Rotom-C, Azelf
- iss - Lanturn
- jaredz99 - Heracross, Ursaring
- Jcpdragonx - Darmanitan, Tangrowth, Slowking
- jessifer - Lilligant
- Joeyboy - Mew
- King Serperior - Crobat
- KorKonT - Mew
- Lady_Alex - Cresselia
- lampeskaerm2 - Spinda
- Leethoof - Scrafty
- Lehran - Shaymin
- lolnub - Rotom-C
- Lucario_Guy - Chandelure
- LucaroarkZ - Medicham, Weavile
- LuckOverSkill - Cobalion
- MaestroXXVI - None
- Malvira - Shaymin
- Master of the Six Kings - Ludicolo
- Matthew - Xatu, Gastrodon
- mehbear - Mew
- MetaGross66 - Mienshao, Deoxys-D
- Mewcario2546 - Dewgong
- mixmaster.mewthree - Magneton, Claydol
- MoltenKyurem - Durant
- Mr_br_kill - Empoleon
- Mr.L - Porygon2
- NatGeo - None
- ninja-persian - Rhyperior
- NixHex - Jolteon
- NoJohns - Bronzong
- Omnigross266 - Serperior
- Patolegend! - Nidoking
- Pearl. - Froslass
- prem - Sceptile, Latias
- Pocket - Alakazam
- Pwnemon - Slowbro, Hydreigon
- Ranger Blue - Crobat, Cradily
- Raseri - Victini
- ReshiramBlitz - Gardevoir
- risenreturn - Misdreavus
- SevilitheArcanine - Shuckle
- Sgt. F***face - Mew
- ShakeItUp - Mightyena
- shnen - Hariyama
- Showsni - Charizard
- Skore - Slowbro
- skymastergamerpt - Alakazam
- Sloth105 - Sableye
- Solstice - Machamp
- Soulous - Crawdaunt
- spuds4ever - None
- ssbbm - Dugtrio, Staraptor, Honchkrow, Machamp, Slowbro
- Stallion - Chandelure
- Stif247 - Mew
- Strobe - Raikou
- t100drat - Sudowoodo
- Tb_dude - Durant
- Texas Cloverleaf - Aggron
- ToF - Mamoswine
- toshimelonhead - Venusaur, Sawsbuck
- The Goddamn Batman - Alakazam
- ThePillsburyDoughBoy - Hippowdon
- The Reptile - Hydreigon
- The Silent Storm - Sharpedo
- TropiOUs - Hydreigon
- Twannes - Kyurem
- Tyranitarphantom - Arcanine
- V0x - Scrafty, Wobbuffet
- Valentine - Sharpedo
- Vein - Milotic
- Vemane - Tornadus
- WashedLaundry - Kyurem, Abomasnow, Mamoswine
- waterwarrior - Zapdos
- XcRunner - Uxie
- xtrashine - Chandelure
- YAYtears - Nidoqueen
- YoungsterKeiran - Azumarill
- younglink27 - Bastiodon, Golbat
- 2sly4u - Wobbuffet

Remember, registration is always OPEN.
 

Texas Cloverleaf

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Why is the banner so big...

eh fine

PO NAME: Aggron Smash
DARK HORSE POKEMON: Aggron
HALL OF FAME STANDING: lol
CURRENT LADDER STANDING: 1321, rank #132

changed to Band Aggron

My team has Hydreigon too :3
 

Stratos

Banned deucer.
heck, i'll register yeah.

PO NAME: Pwnemon Slowbro
DARK HORSE POKEMON: Slowbro

Slowbro @ Leftovers
bold
Regenerator
252 HP/252 Def/4 SpA
-Ice Beam
-Scald
-Slack Off
-Thunder Wave

DARK HORSE POKEMON: Hydreigon

Hydreigon @ Expert Belt
Timid
Levitate
252 SpA/252 Spe/4 HP
-Dark Pulse
-Dragon Pulse
-Fire Blast
-Focus Blast

HALL OF FAME STANDING: lol
CURRENT LADDER STANDING: 1154

so we make a new alt for each Pokemon, right?
 
interesting.

Pokemon Online Username: isadore.
Dark Horse Pokemon: Mienshao
Hall of Fame Standing: Nope
Current Ladder Standing: 1000


Yeah I'm ditching Alakazam after having Focus Blast's accuracy be a major turnoff (think 4 misses in a match, every other match, today)
 
PO Name: Kanden
DARK Horse POKEMON: Metagross
HALL OF FAME STANDING: 2nd
CURRENT LADDER STANDING: 1409

Hope I can get back up to my peak of 1365 on one of my alts.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Pwnemon is a Jirachi in disguise. Also, lol, I beat NatGeo by 1 point so far :P

Oh yeah, I forgot the set i'm using. Here it is.


Metagross @ Choice Band
Clear Body / Adamant
180 Hp / 252 Atk / 76 Spe
Meteor Mash
Bullet Punch
Hammer Arm
Zen Headbutt.

Yeah, it's really your standard Choice Band Metagross, but with some Speed EVs to speed creep with specially defensive Heatran and Bulk Up Breloom. It helps with revengeing terrakion, who is a HUGE bitch to my team.
 
PO Name : Skymastergamerpt2
Dark Horse Pokemon: Alakazam
Hall of Fame Standing: Nope
Current Ladder Standing: 13464


Alakazam (M) @ Life Orb Trait: Magic Guard
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Substitute
- Energy Ball



This match is a good example of Alakazam is faring

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UuUMvp30y8


Birkal just to tell you that I am restarting using a different account named Skymastergamerptdark.

I will be using:

The Same Alakazam as before only difference is having HP Fighting instead of Energy Ball.




Chandelure (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Flash Fire
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Substitute
- Shadow Ball
- Fire Blast
- Pain Split

And finnaly:



Donphan (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Stealth Rock


By the way in case you are wondering the other members of this team will be Jirachi, Haxorus and Scizor
 
Pokemon Online Username: Aeromence [dh]
Hall of Fame Standing:
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Mawile (previously Smeargle)
Current Ladder Standing: 1207



Mawile (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SDef
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Iron Defence
- Taunt
- Substitute
- Baton Pass
 
PO Name: Downstairs
Dark Horse Pokemon: Mamoswine
Hall of Fame Standing: naw
Current Ladder Standing: 1000
edit: currently at 1084
edit: lol 1116

and the set

Mamoswine (F) @ Focus Sash
Trait: Snow Cloak
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Ice Shard
- Endeavor
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock

lets get 'em Swine
 
PO Name: AoPSpwnz
Dark Horse Pokemon: Alakazam, Sawsbuck, Donphan (last two came on while teambuilding, Donphan sucked)
Hall of Fame Standing: really?
Current Ladder Standing: 1000
 
Pokemon Online Username: Nick Gastly
Dark Horse Pokemon: Chandelure
Hall of Fame Standing: N/A
Current Ladder Standing: 1163
Current set in use:

Chandelure (F) @ Leftovers Trait: Flash Fire
EVs: 20 Def / 252 SAtk / 236 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Substitute
- Fire Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power [Fighting]

Scizor (M) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Technician
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- U-turn
- Iron Head
- Superpower
- Aerial Ace


Rotom-W @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 112 HP / 252 SAtk / 144 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Volt Switch
- Hydro Pump
- Hidden Power [Grass]
- Pain Split


Landorus (M) @ Expert Belt
Trait: Sand Force
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SAtk / 252 Spd
Naive Nature (+Spd, -SDef)
- Earthquake
- Smack Down
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- U-turn


Terrakion @ Life Orb
Trait: Justified
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- Rock Polish
- Swords Dance
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge


Forretress (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Relaxed Nature (+Def, -Spd)
- Rapid Spin
- Spikes
- Stealth Rock
- Volt Switch
 

iss

let's play bw lc!
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Pokemon Online Username: iss.
Hall of Fame Standing: 9.9
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Lanturn
Current Ladder Standing: 1000
 
Pokemon Online Username: IonlyusemySPINDA, onlyusemySPINDA and onlyusemeSPINDA
Dark Horse Pokemon: Spinda
Hall of Fame Standing: N/A
Current Ladder Standing: 1000

Edit: Now, I have 2 usernames
 

Birkal

We have the technology.
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Oh! I can't wait to see what kind of Lanturn set you are running, iss. I've always been interested in using it, but I usually chicken out and end up using Rotom-W. Lucario Guy's Chandelure is also exciting; Sublure is a great set that packs a punch. It will be cool to see how that team pans out.

Remember, this topic isn't just for registering! It's open for discussion too. Sharing sets, teammates, and feedback is perfectly acceptable.
 
Pokemon Online Username:ssbbm [dh]
Hall of Fame Standing:1357
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Dugtrio
Current Ladder Standing: 1357

Pokemon Online Username:ssbbm [dh]
Hall of Fame Standing:1357
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Staraptor
Current Ladder Standing: 1357

Pokemon Online Username:ssbbm [dh]
Hall of Fame Standing:1357
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Honchkrow
Current Ladder Standing: 1357

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Pokemon Online Username:dr evil
Hall of Fame Standing:
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: lanturn
Current Ladder Standing:

Pokemon Online Username:dr evil
Hall of Fame Standing:
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: mantine
Current Ladder Standing:

Pokemon Online Username:dr evil
Hall of Fame Standing:
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: hitmontop
Current Ladder Standing:
 

canno

formerly The Reptile
Pokemon Online Username: TheGhetsis
Hall of Fame Standing: :(
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Hydreigon (4.862% lololol)
Current Ladder Standing: 1000 (after playing around, I managed to loop back to 1000. Son of a bitch, why am I so bad. ;-;)

Set:

Hydreigon (F) @ Expert Belt
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Fire Blast
- Focus Blast
 
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Pokemon Online Username: HeraBeast2
Hall of Fame Standing: Nope.
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Heracross + Ursaring
Current Ladder Standing: 1176

Here there be sets:

Heracross (M) @ Toxic Orb
Trait: Guts
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd / 4HP
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- Megahorn
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Facade

Ursaring (M) @ Toxic Orb
Trait: Quick Feet
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- Facade
- Close Combat
- Crunch
- Swords Dance
 

Nix_Hex

Uangaana kasuttortunga!
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This seems like an amazing idea. Hell, I may even participate. P.S. If this project works out, Tobes, Matthew, Taylor, and I will be very happy ;)

Pokemon Online Username: AvaAdore
Hall of Fame Standing: -
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Jolteon
Current Raiting: 1206
Current Ladder Standing: 644


I will be working with a new OU entry, Jolteon! I never used him in DP or BW, but here's my chance to hold myself responsible for using him. I will be trying an Expert Belt attacking set. He has the Speed, power, and Volt Switch to bluff Choice Specs and perform his duty well.



Jolteon (M) @ Expert Belt Choice Specs
Trait: Volt Switch
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+SAtk, -Spd)
- Volt Switch
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power [Grass] / [Ice]
- Thunderbolt Thunder

If this fails to make an impact, I'll simply switch to Choice Specs.
EDIT: I did indeed switch to Choice Specs since Jolteon NEEDS the constant boost. Bluffing Specs does not work against Scarf Landorus anyways so it's better to just switch. Also switched Thunderbolt to Thunder since I have drizzle support and it makes resisted hits that much more powerful.
Edit2 (1-6-11@2am): So I finally broke 1200 and am heading my way up to the top 100! Scarf Landorus and Scarf Terrakion are a huge problem with my team and I need a Ground-resist; the only Pokemon who can switch in on Ground-type attacks is Gyarados, who dies to Stone Edge from anything.
 
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