Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer - UU Edition

***kokoloko**** · Jul 8th, 2012, 12:01:45 AM

Hello there. It's about time UU had its own SQSA thread so here it is.

If you're thinking of making a topic with a question that can be answered with a single post, please ask it here instead. New threads should lead to actual discussion.

When posting in this thread, follow the following guidelines:

1. Your answers should contain at least a brief explanation, even if it was the simplest of questions.

2. While answering Yes/No question, please quote the question you're referring to. It gets confusing otherwise.

3. At least do a simple google search before asking the question here.

4. This is already in the Smogon forum rules, but I will reiterate: do not ask about or discuss ROMs and other illegal things.

5. Do not ask for Action Replay or other external device codes. Use Google for that.

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I'll eventually edit some FAQs into this, but this will do for now.

~~hilarious~~ · Jul 8th, 2012, 2:02:12 PM

Is Spikes and Leaf Storm legal on the same Roserade set? PS doesn't have any problems with it but these breeding move legality things always confused me and it doesn't have any problems with Spikes and Sleep Powder Roserade (which I am pretty sure is illegal). Whenever I try to test that out on PO it says something weird so I question its accuracy.

Not even using Roselia^^

And if you know if its (il)legal or not can you explain what the breeding restrictions for it are?

PsYch071c · Jul 8th, 2012, 2:08:35 PM

Yes, it is illegal. I think it has to do with the fact that no pokemon in the breeding chain can learn both moves. And both moves have to be on the father, so even if you have one Roserade with Spikes and one with Leaf Storm, it will only pass down the move on the father.

MikeDecIsHere · Jul 11th, 2012, 12:53:23 AM

Where is UUndella Bay???????

PsYch071c · Jul 11th, 2012, 2:56:17 AM

The thread will be posted soon, but it won't be named UUndella Bay :(.

TSTEF · Jul 11th, 2012, 2:09:32 PM

What are they gonna call it?

Gengan · Jul 18th, 2012, 4:13:59 PM

I've been sent here for help with my question of incredible-ish proportions.

How do I determine EVs, and can you explain it as simple as possible? I've tried searching, but EVERYTHING here confuses me beyond comprehension.

Mew · Jul 18th, 2012, 4:32:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Gengan

I've been sent here for help with my question of incredible-ish proportions.

How do I determine EVs, and can you explain it as simple as possible? I've tried searching, but EVERYTHING here confuses me beyond comprehension.

Try this article Gengan, it should really help. http://www.smogon.com/bw/articles/bw_ev

If you have trouble even after reading this, then you should ask for help in the tutoring program of smogon, which can be found here.

Gengan · Jul 18th, 2012, 4:59:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Mew

Try this article Gengan, it should really help. http://www.smogon.com/bw/articles/bw_ev

If you have trouble even after reading this, then you should ask for help in the tutoring program of smogon, which can be found here.

Thank you, but the article did help me find out EXACTLY how many EVs I have, nor for the exact amount per stat, and the "here" link leads to the exact same thing as the above link does.

Captains · Jul 18th, 2012, 5:16:26 PM

Alright guys, what's up?

Normally hanging in the Wi-Fi Forum, but now I'm becoming more UU based, due to lack of interest in VGC and OU.

So, after browsing Pokemon located in this Tier, I have myself a "foundation for a team", and was wandering if a player associated heavily with the UU metagame could help me out, with my new team 8-)

Currently; Azelf Lead, Arcaine Physical Sweeper w/ some bulk, Registeel, Empoleon/Slowbro, Umbreon -pokemonfiller- Could you -uu-associated-with-metagame-player please drop me a PM with some advice, ideas and tips!

Mew · Jul 18th, 2012, 5:22:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Gengan

Thank you, but the article did help me find out EXACTLY how many EVs I have, nor for the exact amount per stat, and the "here" link leads to the exact same thing as the above link does.

Sorry Gengan, try this one: http://www.smogon.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=42

Gengan · Jul 18th, 2012, 6:33:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Captains

Alright guys, what's up?

Normally hanging in the Wi-Fi Forum, but now I'm becoming more UU based, due to lack of interest in VGC and OU.

So, after browsing Pokemon located in this Tier, I have myself a "foundation for a team", and was wandering if a player associated heavily with the UU metagame could help me out, with my new team 8-)

Currently; Azelf Lead, Arcaine Physical Sweeper w/ some bulk, Registeel, Empoleon/Slowbro, Umbreon -pokemonfiller- Could you -uu-associated-with-metagame-player please drop me a PM with some advice, ideas and tips!

You should take that to the Rate My Team section, which is here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Mew

Sorry Gengan, try this one: http://www.smogon.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=42

Thank you!

EDIT: I checked out the forum, but it seems the only thing they have are these random tournaments. There was nothing on the forum that actually helped me with what I'm looking for. I feel like I'm going to have to go abroad to solve my question, but thanks for your help!

Reaver12 · Jul 18th, 2012, 11:33:40 PM

Why don't we have a New and Creative Movesets UU Edition thread? I see lots of people posting sets for NU, RU, and UU pokemon in the megathread that mostly just get shot down because they're so outclassed by the powerhouses of OU. The metagames are so different it seems weird that we don't have a thread of our own that gives people a place to post their out of the box sets.

Santuga · Jul 19th, 2012, 8:34:07 AM

Is there a speed tier list available? I think it is very useful when making teams!

***kokoloko**** · Jul 19th, 2012, 4:33:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Reaver12

Why don't we have a New and Creative Movesets UU Edition thread? I see lots of people posting sets for NU, RU, and UU pokemon in the megathread that mostly just get shot down because they're so outclassed by the powerhouses of OU. The metagames are so different it seems weird that we don't have a thread of our own that gives people a place to post their out of the box sets.

This seems like an okay idea. I might open one later.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Santuga

Is there a speed tier list available? I think it is very useful when making teams!

Unfortunately, no.

Captains · Jul 19th, 2012, 5:10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Reaver12

Why don't we have a New and Creative Movesets UU Edition thread? I see lots of people posting sets for NU, RU, and UU pokemon in the megathread that mostly just get shot down because they're so outclassed by the powerhouses of OU. The metagames are so different it seems weird that we don't have a thread of our own that gives people a place to post their out of the box sets.

Surely those appear when people post their teams, and hence we speculate creating the same /a similar effect to a thread like that. But it would be nice to archieve these I guess.

Froggy · Jul 22nd, 2012, 2:42:16 PM

Ok, so I am on a different computer and it says I have no teams on my smogon account... Do your teams only show up on the computer that they where created on? Or should I be worried that I lost my teams?

Espo · Jul 22nd, 2012, 3:00:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Froggy

Ok, so I am on a different computer and it says I have no teams on my smogon account... Do your teams only show up on the computer that they where created on? Or should I be worried that I lost my teams?

Pokemon Showdown! stores your teams in your computer's cookies, so if you use a different computer your team won't show up. PS! is only storing teams in cookies for now until they find time to store them differently.

Lawyne · Jul 24th, 2012, 7:00:03 AM

Hmm I'm not new here but I never posted this far so I don't wanna make a mistake for the beginning...
So I have a question:
Where should I post my UU warstory ?

Silvershadow234 · Jul 24th, 2012, 7:29:37 AM

Just post it in the UU metagame forum.

TIO · Jul 31st, 2012, 7:40:39 PM

Does Victory Star affect pokemon even when Victini isn't on the field or is fainted?
EDIT: Does it add 10% to the accuracy or multiply accuracy by 1.1?

***kokoloko**** · Jul 31st, 2012, 7:55:12 PM

Only when it's on the field (but it affects itself), and it multiplies it by 1.1.

Nyra · Aug 4th, 2012, 2:40:13 AM

I got a wonderful Honchkrow in SoulSilver. Unfortunately for me, he would have a better ability if he was from the dream world =/

I was wondering if somebody could give me advice on how I could fix the one I own. He has Super Luck as his ability, Jolly nature, 4 HP/252 ATK/252 SPE, and knows Brave Bird, Sucker Punch, Superpower, and Night Slash.

I read that, for D/P/Pl anyway, the usual set is similar to mine except it replaces Night Slash with Heat Wave (to get rid of steel types). With the EVs he has currently, how much damage will that do? I'm wondering if I should change his EV spread to put more in SPA as well as add a Life Orb...but I'm not sure.

Could anybody give me advice? I'd really appreciate it ^-^

GSP · Aug 4th, 2012, 2:49:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Nyra

I got a wonderful Honchkrow in SoulSilver. Unfortunately for me, he would have a better ability if he was from the dream world =/

I was wondering if somebody could give me advice on how I could fix the one I own. He has Super Luck as his ability, Jolly nature, 4 HP/252 ATK/252 SPE, and knows Brave Bird, Sucker Punch, Superpower, and Night Slash.

I read that, for D/P/Pl anyway, the usual set is similar to mine except it replaces Night Slash with Heat Wave (to get rid of steel types). With the EVs he has currently, how much damage will that do? I'm wondering if I should change his EV spread to put more in SPA as well as add a Life Orb...but I'm not sure.

Could anybody give me advice? I'd really appreciate it ^-^

Well first off, how much would Heat Wave do against what exactly? But since you're running a -Sp. Atk nature, it won't be doing that much. Also, yes. Take the 4 EVs from HP and put it in Special Attack.

Nyra · Aug 4th, 2012, 3:16:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat GSP

Well first off, how much would Heat Wave do against what exactly? But since you're running a -Sp. Atk nature, it won't be doing that much. Also, yes. Take the 4 EVs from HP and put it in Special Attack.

For the first question, basically any Steel-type that can't be taken out with Superpower (ex. Skarmory). Second, I can change his nature to something else (not sure, possibly neutral because I need my defenses even if they are awful).

So, slap on a Life Orb and replace Night Slash with Heat Wave?

Jul 8th, 2012, 12:01:45 AM	#1
*kokoloko i wanna dedicate this song to all the lettuce out there Super Moderator** Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,387	Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer - UU Edition Hello there. It's about time UU had its own SQSA thread so here it is. If you're thinking of making a topic with a question that can be answered with a single post, please ask it here instead. New threads should lead to actual discussion. When posting in this thread, follow the following guidelines: 1. Your answers should contain at least a brief explanation, even if it was the simplest of questions. 2. While answering Yes/No question, please quote the question you're referring to. It gets confusing otherwise. 3. At least do a simple google search before asking the question here. 4. This is already in the Smogon forum rules, but I will reiterate: do not ask about or discuss ROMs and other illegal things. 5. Do not ask for Action Replay or other external device codes. Use Google for that. ---------- I'll eventually edit some FAQs into this, but this will do for now. __________________

Jul 8th, 2012, 2:08:35 PM	#3
PsYch071c Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 315	Yes, it is illegal. I think it has to do with the fact that no pokemon in the breeding chain can learn both moves. And both moves have to be on the father, so even if you have one Roserade with Spikes and one with Leaf Storm, it will only pass down the move on the father. __________________ Some good Hip Hop: "Never Too Late"-SoulChef "Problems"-Az "Where I'm From"-Trace Blam

Jul 11th, 2012, 12:53:23 AM	#4
MikeDecIsHere Laying the Groundwork for the Pound Work Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,863 Staten Island Mentor	Where is UUndella Bay??????? __________________

Jul 11th, 2012, 2:56:17 AM	#5
PsYch071c Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 315	The thread will be posted soon, but it won't be named UUndella Bay :(. __________________ Some good Hip Hop: "Never Too Late"-SoulChef "Problems"-Az "Where I'm From"-Trace Blam

Jul 11th, 2012, 2:09:32 PM	#6
TSTEF Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 73	What are they gonna call it? __________________ Sigs are too mainstream

Jul 8th, 2012, 2:02:12 PM	#2
~~hilarious~~ Banned deucer. Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 282	Is Spikes and Leaf Storm legal on the same Roserade set? PS doesn't have any problems with it but these breeding move legality things always confused me and it doesn't have any problems with Spikes and Sleep Powder Roserade (which I am pretty sure is illegal). Whenever I try to test that out on PO it says something weird so I question its accuracy. Not even using Roselia^^ And if you know if its (il)legal or not can you explain what the breeding restrictions for it are?

Jul 18th, 2012, 4:13:59 PM	#7
Gengan Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 545 We bought boobs	I've been sent here for help with my question of incredible-ish proportions. How do I determine EVs, and can you explain it as simple as possible? I've tried searching, but EVERYTHING here confuses me beyond comprehension. __________________ Pokemon LP Center \| My Analysis \| Best Thread 2012 \| Feebas, the Mighty <Gengan> .qm Will you marry me NOW? <QMark> Gengan: Eww, you're a squishy human. Of course not!

Jul 18th, 2012, 5:16:26 PM	#10
Captains Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 484 united kingdom of hoenn	Alright guys, what's up? Normally hanging in the Wi-Fi Forum, but now I'm becoming more UU based, due to lack of interest in VGC and OU. So, after browsing Pokemon located in this Tier, I have myself a "foundation for a team", and was wandering if a player associated heavily with the UU metagame could help me out, with my new team 8-) Currently; Azelf Lead, Arcaine Physical Sweeper w/ some bulk, Registeel, Empoleon/Slowbro, Umbreon -pokemonfiller- Could you -uu-associated-with-metagame-player please drop me a PM with some advice, ideas and tips! __________________ sure we all want to be the very best. not me. i just want to live forever.

Jul 18th, 2012, 11:33:40 PM	#13
Reaver12 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 240 Charleston, SC	Why don't we have a New and Creative Movesets UU Edition thread? I see lots of people posting sets for NU, RU, and UU pokemon in the megathread that mostly just get shot down because they're so outclassed by the powerhouses of OU. The metagames are so different it seems weird that we don't have a thread of our own that gives people a place to post their out of the box sets. __________________ "Hax Happens"

Jul 19th, 2012, 8:34:07 AM	#14
Santuga Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 335	Is there a speed tier list available? I think it is very useful when making teams!

Jul 22nd, 2012, 2:42:16 PM	#17
Froggy Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 20	Ok, so I am on a different computer and it says I have no teams on my smogon account... Do your teams only show up on the computer that they where created on? Or should I be worried that I lost my teams? __________________ A Waffle is like a pancake with a syrup trap. ~

Jul 24th, 2012, 7:00:03 AM	#19
Lawyne Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1 France	Hmm I'm not new here but I never posted this far so I don't wanna make a mistake for the beginning... So I have a question: Where should I post my UU warstory ?

Jul 24th, 2012, 7:29:37 AM	#20
Silvershadow234 is MANLY Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 455 England	Just post it in the UU metagame forum.

Jul 31st, 2012, 7:40:39 PM	#21
TIO Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 734	Does Victory Star affect pokemon even when Victini isn't on the field or is fainted? EDIT: Does it add 10% to the accuracy or multiply accuracy by 1.1?

Jul 31st, 2012, 7:55:12 PM	#22
*kokoloko i wanna dedicate this song to all the lettuce out there Super Moderator** Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,387	Only when it's on the field (but it affects itself), and it multiplies it by 1.1. __________________

Aug 4th, 2012, 2:40:13 AM	#23
Nyra Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 16	Honchkrow? I got a wonderful Honchkrow in SoulSilver. Unfortunately for me, he would have a better ability if he was from the dream world =/ I was wondering if somebody could give me advice on how I could fix the one I own. He has Super Luck as his ability, Jolly nature, 4 HP/252 ATK/252 SPE, and knows Brave Bird, Sucker Punch, Superpower, and Night Slash. I read that, for D/P/Pl anyway, the usual set is similar to mine except it replaces Night Slash with Heat Wave (to get rid of steel types). With the EVs he has currently, how much damage will that do? I'm wondering if I should change his EV spread to put more in SPA as well as add a Life Orb...but I'm not sure. Could anybody give me advice? I'd really appreciate it ^-^