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Zaon · Dec 16th, 2012, 9:08:50 AM

Approved by Furai

Uber

Pokemon Of The Week

Hi, I am hosting the "Pokemon of the week" for Uber. You may have seen variants of this project in other tiers. Goals of this project are to help newer Uber players to learn informations about a specific Pokemon like what sets are viable and his effect in the metagame, create a discution of Uber players about their experiences with each Pokemon, how it best functions, his effect in the metagame and see why players would want to use or not use it. A new Pokemon will be post every Sunday.

In this topic, discuss of the most popular and efficace sets, his roles in the metagame, who is countered and checked by this Pokemon, his counters and his checks, his disadvantages, his best teammates and how he fits into the metagame.

Pokemon of the Week #1: Palkia

Pokemon of the Week #2: Mewtwo

Pokemon of the Week #3: Rayquaza

Pokemon of the Week #4: Lugia

The current Pokemon of the week is: Zekrom

Zekrom
Type: Dragon / Electric
Base Stats: 100 HP / 150 Atk / 120 Def / 120 SpA / 100 SpD / 90 Spe
Abilities: Teravolt
Notable Moves:

- Bolt Strike
- Outrage
- Dragon Claw
- Draco Meteor
- Focus Blast
- Volt Switch
- Fusion Bolt
- Tailwind
- Hone Claws
- Substitute
- Roost

Since the begening of BW, Zekrom has been one of the most powerful Pokemon, its Attack is simply monstruous, its bulk is good and its typing is great both offensively and defensively, giving a few useful resistances and an excellent coverage. Its move Bolt Strike is extremly powerful and 2HKO almost anything that doesn't resist to it. Due t o its great offensive stats, Zekrom can be a Mixed Attacker which surprises its counter like Ferrothorn and Groudon, a powerful Bander that 2HKoes almost anything, a Scarfer which is one of the best revenge killer to CM users and a great Tailwind user.

Dec 16th, 2012, 9:08:50 AM	#1
Zaon Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 60 France	Uber Pokemon of the Week #5: Zekrom Approved by Furai Uber Pokemon Of The Week Hi, I am hosting the "Pokemon of the week" for Uber. You may have seen variants of this project in other tiers. Goals of this project are to help newer Uber players to learn informations about a specific Pokemon like what sets are viable and his effect in the metagame, create a discution of Uber players about their experiences with each Pokemon, how it best functions, his effect in the metagame and see why players would want to use or not use it. A new Pokemon will be post every Sunday. In this topic, discuss of the most popular and efficace sets, his roles in the metagame, who is countered and checked by this Pokemon, his counters and his checks, his disadvantages, his best teammates and how he fits into the metagame. Pokemon of the Week #1: Palkia Palkia Type: Water / Dragon Base Stats: 90 HP / 120 Atk / 100 Def / 150 SpA / 120 SpD / 100 Spe Abilities: Pressure / Telepathy Notable Moves: - Spacial Rend - Surf - Hydro Pump - Draco Meteor - Thunder - Fire Blast - Outrage - Aqua Tail Palkia has always been an excellent Pokemon in Uber. It has one of the best typing in Water/Dragon, giving it double resistances to Water and Fire and a nearly unresisted coverage. Palkia has also a massive 150 special attack stat, good 120 Attack stat, a decent bulk thanks to his 120 special defense stat and a high base 100 speed. Its typing combined with his decent special bulk make him the best Offensive counter to Kyogre. Another reason to use Palkia is its versatility, he can run both special and mixed set. Pokemon of the Week #2: Mewtwo Mewtwo Type: Psychic Base Stats: 106 HP / 110 Atk / 90 Def / 154 SpA / 90SpD / 130 Spe Abilities: Pressure / Unnerve Notable Moves: - Psystrike - Fire Blast - Aura Sphere - Ice Beam - Calm Mind - Substitute - Recover - Substitute - Taunt - Recover - Will-O-Wisp - Light Screen - Toxic - Shadow Ball Mewtwo, the original Uber is one of the most versatile Pokemon and one of the most fearsome Pokemon in Uber. It has a massive 154 special attack stat, a really high speed, good bulk and an excellent movepool. It also has Psystrike, a powerful STAB that allows Mewtwo to hurt hard special walls such as Chansey, Blissey, Kyogre, and Ho-Oh. Thanks to its movepool and stats, Mewtwo can 2HKO almost anything and is one of the best Special sweeper. Mewtwo can also work with a defensive set thanks his good bulk, access to a really fast Taunt and great support movepool with Light Screen, Will-O-Wisp and Taunt. Pokemon of the Week #3: Rayquaza Rayquaza Type: Dragon / Flying Base Stats: 105 HP / 150 Atk / 90 Def / 150 SpA / 90 SpD / 95 Spe Abilities: Air Lock Notable Moves: - Outrage - Draco Meteor - Dragon Dance - ExtremeSpeed - V-create - Sword Dance - Earthquake - Overheat - Fire Blast - Dragon Tail Since its release in 2003 Rayquaza has been a threatening Pokemon in Uber. Firstly, its 150 special attack and attack stats make him one of the most powerful Pokemon in the game. Also, it has an expansive movepool with moves like Dragon Dance, Sword Dance and ExtremeSpeed. Its Special Capacity is also great, allowing it to set-up on Kyogre when it is lock into a water move and outspeed some Pokemon that rely on Weather. Thanks to his movepool and offensive stats, Rayquaza can run both physical and mixed set and is one of the most fearsome Pokemon in Uber. Pokemon of the Week #4: Lugia Lugia Type: Psychic / Flying Base Stats: 106 HP / 90 Atk / 130 Def / 90 SpA / 154 SpD / 110 Spe Abilities: Pressure / Multiscale Notable Moves: - Roost - Toxic - Reflect - Substitute - Ice Beam - Dragon Tail - Whirlwind - Calm Mind - Thunder - Earth Power Lugia, the great wall has been one of the best staller since its release thanks to its giant defensive stats with a good 106 HP stat, a great 130 Defense stat and a really hight 154 Special Defense stat. Its defensive stats make him one of the most resistance mixed wall, which is able to take both physical and special hits. Also, Lugia's speed is hight and allows it to outspeed a lot of Uber threats. Moreover, it got Multiscale so it can take hits even more easier. The current Pokemon of the week is: Zekrom Zekrom Type: Dragon / Electric Base Stats: 100 HP / 150 Atk / 120 Def / 120 SpA / 100 SpD / 90 Spe Abilities: Teravolt Notable Moves: - Bolt Strike - Outrage - Dragon Claw - Draco Meteor - Focus Blast - Volt Switch - Fusion Bolt - Tailwind - Hone Claws - Substitute - Roost Since the begening of BW, Zekrom has been one of the most powerful Pokemon, its Attack is simply monstruous, its bulk is good and its typing is great both offensively and defensively, giving a few useful resistances and an excellent coverage. Its move Bolt Strike is extremly powerful and 2HKO almost anything that doesn't resist to it. Due t o its great offensive stats, Zekrom can be a Mixed Attacker which surprises its counter like Ferrothorn and Groudon, a powerful Bander that 2HKoes almost anything, a Scarfer which is one of the best revenge killer to CM users and a great Tailwind user. Last edited by Zaon; Feb 4th, 2013 at 12:22:53 PM.