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Yonko7 · Jan 15th, 2013, 10:43:26 PM

Hiya Boingo:

I really like Kingler and it's really nostalgic from Silver.

First, I find that your team is trying to find its identity play-wise, because some Pokemon slow you down too much, and some need some support to do so. The gameplan for you team is to sweep with Kingler and each Pokemon should assist in that.

Misdreavus is too slow and isn't as powerful as she should be, and doesn't really add anything unique other than spinblocking and some utility that can served by others. Also, it doesn't contribute to Kingler's sweep in any way, so that needs to be fixed. I suggest BlackGlasses Spiritomb to replace Misdreavus, and it adds some much need offensive presence, and can beat common rapid spinners like Kabutops and Cryogonal. Also, with BlackGlasses Spiritomb can cripple physical attackers with Will-O-Wisp, and add welcomed priority to the team.

Spiritomb

Second, I find Druddigon to be of little use to your team, because most of the time it's sleeping and not utilizing that great base Attack; however, I think its spot could be better used by another offensive Water-type that can overload your opponent. I suggest Swords Dance Kabutops. Kabutops is deadly after a Swords Dance boost and can easily bludgeon physical walls early- to mid-game after Accelgor. Waterfall and Stone Edge are standard STABs, and Superpower KOes Ferroseed, which would otherwise wall Kingler. A boosted Stone Edge easily 2KOs Tangrowth and has the chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock and full Spikes. Adamant is chosen because Weak Armor boosts Kabutops's Speed and with the boost, the power is welcomed!

Kabutops

Next, Uxie right now is a great supporter, but I think it can give you more support. Yawn + U-turn I like a lot, but dual screen support lets Kabutops, and most importantly, Kingler set up easier. Also, a different EV spread can be used to make sure your sweepers aren't harmed with Uxie U-turns.

Uxie

Lastly, I highly suggest Kingler use Hyper Cutter because if you do face a Qwilfish it's better to at least dent it, rather than do nothing. Also, I suggest Return over Brick Break to hit Qwilfish neutrally. Or if you don't wanna change it, use Superpower because it's way stronger.

Hope I helped n.n

Good Luck~

Jan 15th, 2013, 10:43:26 PM	#2
Yonko7 You don’t have to forgive me. No matter what you decide from now on, I will love you forever. Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 575 Mentor	Hiya Boingo: I really like Kingler and it's really nostalgic from Silver. First, I find that your team is trying to find its identity play-wise, because some Pokemon slow you down too much, and some need some support to do so. The gameplan for you team is to sweep with Kingler and each Pokemon should assist in that. Misdreavus is too slow and isn't as powerful as she should be, and doesn't really add anything unique other than spinblocking and some utility that can served by others. Also, it doesn't contribute to Kingler's sweep in any way, so that needs to be fixed. I suggest BlackGlasses Spiritomb to replace Misdreavus, and it adds some much need offensive presence, and can beat common rapid spinners like Kabutops and Cryogonal. Also, with BlackGlasses Spiritomb can cripple physical attackers with Will-O-Wisp, and add welcomed priority to the team. Spiritomb Spiritomb @ BlackGlasses Admant \| Infiltrator EVs: 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD - Sucker Punch - Shadow Sneak - Pursuit - Will-O-Wisp Second, I find Druddigon to be of little use to your team, because most of the time it's sleeping and not utilizing that great base Attack; however, I think its spot could be better used by another offensive Water-type that can overload your opponent. I suggest Swords Dance Kabutops. Kabutops is deadly after a Swords Dance boost and can easily bludgeon physical walls early- to mid-game after Accelgor. Waterfall and Stone Edge are standard STABs, and Superpower KOes Ferroseed, which would otherwise wall Kingler. A boosted Stone Edge easily 2KOs Tangrowth and has the chance to OHKO after Stealth Rock and full Spikes. Adamant is chosen because Weak Armor boosts Kabutops's Speed and with the boost, the power is welcomed! Kabutops Kabutops @ Life Orb Adamant \| Weak Armor EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe - Swords Dance - Waterfall - Stone Edge - Superpower Next, Uxie right now is a great supporter, but I think it can give you more support. Yawn + U-turn I like a lot, but dual screen support lets Kabutops, and most importantly, Kingler set up easier. Also, a different EV spread can be used to make sure your sweepers aren't harmed with Uxie U-turns. Uxie Uxie @ Light Clay Bold \| Levitate EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD - Reflect - Light Screen - Stealth Rock - U-turn Lastly, I highly suggest Kingler use Hyper Cutter because if you do face a Qwilfish it's better to at least dent it, rather than do nothing. Also, I suggest Return over Brick Break to hit Qwilfish neutrally. Or if you don't wanna change it, use Superpower because it's way stronger. Hope I helped n.n Good Luck~ __________________ ✓\| Back in Action \|VM for a GP Stamp \| VM for a RU rate\|