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Jhonny · May 11th, 2012, 9:34:03 AM

I have two sets of Nidoran (f) and I'm wondering which is better in each case.

The first set are both Bold with Hustle
(1) 31/31/31/31/14/31
(2) 31/16/31/31/30/17

It will be for use with Toxic Spikes, so I guess it comes down to whether it benefits more from 31 in Speed or more Special bulk.

The second set are both Modest with hustle and look like this:
(3) 31/11/31/31/25/31 - So the SpD is it's weakness IV-wise
(4) 31/0/27/31/31/31 - So this time it's the Defence.

**sandshrewz** · May 11th, 2012, 9:40:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Knight of Cydonia

I remember reading somewhere here that Speed Boost Combusken actually works and the user achieved a high ranking with it. I can't remember what thread it was though...

http://www.smogon.com/forums/showpos...&postcount=164

Was this what you were looking for?

hovercraft · May 11th, 2012, 10:03:26 AM

Can anyone recommend some good compliments to Scrafty for my party?

**ginganinja** · May 11th, 2012, 10:23:52 AM

Scrafty can snowball quite easily once it gets going thanks to Moxie. You might want something like CB Terrakion to weaken Physical walls like Gliscor and Skarmory, or a Spikes support with something like Skarmory to make it easier to attempt a late game sweep. After a Dragon Dance, (assuming thats the set you are running) Scarfty is still outrun by many Scarfers so perhapes a Jirachi or Celebi could spread some Paralysis support to help Scarfty get the jump on scarfers such as Terrakion.

hovercraft · May 11th, 2012, 10:39:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat ginganinja

Scrafty can snowball quite easily once it gets going thanks to Moxie. You might want something like CB Terrakion to weaken Physical walls like Gliscor and Skarmory, or a Spikes support with something like Skarmory to make it easier to attempt a late game sweep. After a Dragon Dance, (assuming thats the set you are running) Scarfty is still outrun by many Scarfers so perhapes a Jirachi or Celebi could spread some Paralysis support to help Scarfty get the jump on scarfers such as Terrakion.

Yeah I am running:
DD
Drain Punch
Ice Punch
Crunch

I mostly only play against my friends, and Scrafty is by far my most consistent pokemon and powerful guy. One of the guys that gives me a lot of trouble is Ferrothorn (I need to get HP-fire on my Espeon.....)

I had been thinking about a Skarmory, so i think I will make one, thanks. How do I go about getting a Skarmory that knows Roost?

I have a bunch of good pokemon, but for some reason I really struggle trying to think in terms of party chemistry.

Darthenos · May 11th, 2012, 11:11:19 AM

What works really well with helping Scrafty Set up (DDance)?

Knight of Cydonia · May 11th, 2012, 11:19:38 AM

@sandshrewz - Cool, yeah that was it.

BurningMan · May 11th, 2012, 11:38:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Darthenos

What works really well with helping Scrafty Set up (DDance)?

Lum Berry could help against bulky waters and other defensive Pokemon trying to status you and of course teammates that lure in Pokemon Scrafty can set-up on, wich is alot considering Scrafty is really bulky and can take almost every attack that isn't SE or super strong like Specs Draco Meteors or Weather boosted attacks.

Joeyboy · May 11th, 2012, 12:11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Knight of Cydonia

I remember reading somewhere here that Speed Boost Combusken actually works and the user achieved a high ranking with it. I can't remember what thread it was though...

Mostwanted said that he had used Combusken to ladder with some success.

Smaug · May 11th, 2012, 4:04:58 PM

Why is LOZam used when OTR Reuniclus (at least on paper) seems so much better?

**Arcticblast** · May 11th, 2012, 4:32:34 PM

Alakazam is incredibly fast and still pretty damn powerful - in fact, while I'm sure Reuniclus gets a couple more KOs, the power difference is too small to really tell.

**voodoo pimp** · May 11th, 2012, 5:23:39 PM

More importantly, Alakazam doesn't need a setup turn, meaning it's a more effective revenge killer and doesn't have to worry about taking a hit before it attacks.

Darthenos · May 11th, 2012, 5:46:52 PM

What is a good ground resist/immune that is a good counter to skarm

***Haunter***** · May 11th, 2012, 6:17:33 PM

Zapdos\Rotom.

Darthenos · May 11th, 2012, 6:19:06 PM

I run Rotom, but I don't have an other counter for skarm

Black Rain · May 11th, 2012, 7:20:16 PM

What's a good pokemon for combating Sand Stall?

Edit: Taking Pokemon such as Latias, Ferrothorn, Tyranitar, Hippodown, Skarmory, Jellicent, Slowbro, and Gliscor into consideration. If one is not enough, which two or three?

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Jkickit · May 11th, 2012, 8:54:26 PM

^What's that all about? lol

@Darthenos - Don't forget Magneton/Magnezone.

**voodoo pimp** · May 11th, 2012, 9:10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Jkickit

^What's that all about? lol

@Darthenos - Don't forget Magneton/Magnezone.

It's just a spambot, ignore it.

He said he wanted a Ground resist, Magneton/zone is kinda the opposite of that.

Jkickit · May 11th, 2012, 10:34:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat voodoo pimp

It's just a spambot, ignore it.

He said he wanted a Ground resist, Magneton/zone is kinda the opposite of that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Darthenos

I run Rotom, but I don't have an other counter for skarm

Uhhh..I read counter for Skarm...

Darthenos · May 11th, 2012, 10:45:12 PM

**voodoo pimp** · May 11th, 2012, 10:47:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Jkickit

Uhhh..I read counter for Skarm...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Darthenos

What is a good ground resist/immune that is a good counter to skarm

Jkickit · May 11th, 2012, 10:53:05 PM

D'oh.
How embarrassing xD

Pokemon that have Levitate/Flying type +TBolt good enough?

Latios(as) Azelf, Gengar, Elektross.
Dragonite, Emolga, Zapdos, Thundurus.

May 11th, 2012, 10:23:52 AM	#304
ginganinja Delena 4ever Moderator Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,087 In Love	Scrafty can snowball quite easily once it gets going thanks to Moxie. You might want something like CB Terrakion to weaken Physical walls like Gliscor and Skarmory, or a Spikes support with something like Skarmory to make it easier to attempt a late game sweep. After a Dragon Dance, (assuming thats the set you are running) Scarfty is still outrun by many Scarfers so perhapes a Jirachi or Celebi could spread some Paralysis support to help Scarfty get the jump on scarfers such as Terrakion. __________________

May 11th, 2012, 11:11:19 AM	#306
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May 11th, 2012, 9:34:03 AM	#301
Jhonny Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 131	I have two sets of Nidoran (f) and I'm wondering which is better in each case. The first set are both Bold with Hustle (1) 31/31/31/31/14/31 (2) 31/16/31/31/30/17 It will be for use with Toxic Spikes, so I guess it comes down to whether it benefits more from 31 in Speed or more Special bulk. The second set are both Modest with hustle and look like this: (3) 31/11/31/31/25/31 - So the SpD is it's weakness IV-wise (4) 31/0/27/31/31/31 - So this time it's the Defence.

May 11th, 2012, 10:03:26 AM	#303
hovercraft Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2	Can anyone recommend some good compliments to Scrafty for my party?

May 11th, 2012, 11:19:38 AM	#307
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May 11th, 2012, 5:46:52 PM	#313
Darthenos Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 91 Ya tebya lyublyu Nichola	What is a good ground resist/immune that is a good counter to skarm __________________ [20:35:44] Mekkah: childeren in the backseats cause accidents [20:35:51] Mekkah: accidents on the backseat cause childeren

May 11th, 2012, 6:19:06 PM	#315
Darthenos Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 91 Ya tebya lyublyu Nichola	I run Rotom, but I don't have an other counter for skarm __________________ [20:35:44] Mekkah: childeren in the backseats cause accidents [20:35:51] Mekkah: accidents on the backseat cause childeren

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May 11th, 2012, 8:54:26 PM	#320
Jkickit Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 214 New York	^What's that all about? lol @Darthenos - Don't forget Magneton/Magnezone.

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May 11th, 2012, 10:53:05 PM	#325
Jkickit Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 214 New York	D'oh. How embarrassing xD Pokemon that have Levitate/Flying type +TBolt good enough? Latios(as) Azelf, Gengar, Elektross. Dragonite, Emolga, Zapdos, Thundurus.