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Raichoice · Mar 17th, 2013, 11:46:14 AM

why do people use Escavalier? moltres is faster and can OHKO

zdrup15 · Mar 17th, 2013, 12:13:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Raichoice

why do people use Escavalier? moltres is faster and can OHKO

Why do people use Moltres? aerodactyl is faster and can OHKO

PS: I hope you realized your argument wasn't very good xD

Drapionz · Mar 17th, 2013, 3:38:59 PM

Also, I'm running a trick room team. So when trick room is up, Escavalier is faster. One last question, would it be better to lead with Dusknior or Slowking? For my trick room team(They are the two setters).Thanks for the help.

**DittoCrow** · Mar 22nd, 2013, 9:16:33 PM

That depends on how well they each match up against the opponent's team. Smeargle or Uxie are leads that can work against most opposing leads and set up Trick Room. This would take some pressure off of your other two setters.

thesynchrohero · Mar 25th, 2013, 11:07:31 AM

What is a good base speed for a lead ?

***Oglemi**** · Mar 25th, 2013, 12:13:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat thesynchrohero

What is a good base speed for a lead ?

In most situations you're not going to be running a dedicated lead, which is a Pokemon you'll always lead with. Instead in BW, you are most commonly going to lead with a Pokemon that has the most advantages against your opponent's team or that can set up Stealth Rock.

However, if you're going to use a dedicated lead, a good Speed tier to keep in mind is outspeeding max Speed Smeargle (base 75), as that is the most common dedicated lead.

thesynchrohero · Mar 26th, 2013, 9:38:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Oglemi

In most situations you're not going to be running a dedicated lead, which is a Pokemon you'll always lead with. Instead in BW, you are most commonly going to lead with a Pokemon that has the most advantages against your opponent's team or that can set up Stealth Rock.

However, if you're going to use a dedicated lead, a good Speed tier to keep in mind is outspeeding max Speed Smeargle (base 75), as that is the most common dedicated lead.

Thanks, trickscarf mesprit @ 252+ is my lead.

Super Sekemoto · Apr 29th, 2013, 8:14:44 AM

I think I'm going to like it down here. A life free from Scizor, Breloom and the Dragons of Doom. Now, when exactly are the next tier changes? I want to be able to prepare for any new threats (hopefully not as troublesome as the ones already listed)

Silvershadow234 · Apr 29th, 2013, 12:02:49 PM

Tier changes occur July

iBeN4te · May 8th, 2013, 6:26:56 PM

How can you figure out a pokemon's role? I am new to Smogon and I am gonna play UU and RU. But I need someone to help me learn how to build teams.

**Molk** · May 8th, 2013, 6:59:02 PM

Hi IBeN4te, welcome to smogon! i hope you enjoy your stay here :).

Luckily, there are two programs that are designed to help new players get a feel for competitive Pokemon, the battling 101 program and the mentor program! Unfortunately, the last round of battling 101 just closed a little while ago, so you'll have to wait a bit before signing up for that. As for the mentor program, thats almost always open, just look out for people who play UU and RU a lot with the mentor status, and maybe try to reach out to them either via PM or VM, or on #mentor on smogon irc. Speaking of irc, you can go to #pokemon, #genvuu, and #rarelyused to get team advice as well =).

GOthee · May 15th, 2013, 12:12:38 PM

What if Houndoom drops to RU? Will he actually drop since he is one of the lowest usage pokemon in UU tier?

Will he be considered BL2 when he does ?

Silvershadow234 · May 15th, 2013, 12:20:31 PM

Houndoom could well drop to ru, and won't be considered BL2 without having a fair test.

WelshDragonite · May 18th, 2013, 8:46:17 AM

What is the best spinblocker for me to use in RU? I am going to make a RU team on showdown soon.

JoshuaMunoz · May 18th, 2013, 8:49:54 AM

I think Spiritomb is the best. But Rotom, Golurk, and Misdreavus may also do good.

dusknoir sucks

**DittoCrow** · May 18th, 2013, 10:33:53 AM

It depends on what you want to block, as no Ghost can beat both common spinners as far as I know. Spiritomb is the best for beating Cryogonal, while Rotom can usually beat Kabutops. I would also have a good counter to the spinner your Ghost can't beat so you can put pressure on it and wear it down.

Mar 17th, 2013, 11:46:14 AM	#301
Raichoice Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 46 Under a rock	why do people use Escavalier? moltres is faster and can OHKO __________________ Am I interrupting something? ~ Raichoice My youtube where you will find LPs and Battles Its goddamn cold over here >.<

Mar 17th, 2013, 3:38:59 PM	#303
Drapionz Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 10 U.S.A	Also, I'm running a trick room team. So when trick room is up, Escavalier is faster. One last question, would it be better to lead with Dusknior or Slowking? For my trick room team(They are the two setters).Thanks for the help. Last edited by Drapionz; Mar 17th, 2013 at 4:52:25 PM.

Mar 22nd, 2013, 9:16:33 PM	#304
DittoCrow Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,138 Mentor	That depends on how well they each match up against the opponent's team. Smeargle or Uxie are leads that can work against most opposing leads and set up Trick Room. This would take some pressure off of your other two setters. __________________

Apr 29th, 2013, 12:02:49 PM	#309
Silvershadow234 is MANLY Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 427 England	Tier changes occur July __________________ <&imanalt> i woudl fuck my cat, but my dick is bigger than she is iSkylight I think I find ducks sexually appealing idek CherubAgent I got a fleshlight from my friends as a present once CherubAgent I didnt need to share that did i VM or PM me for a BW2 UU / RU rate

May 8th, 2013, 6:59:02 PM	#311
Molk Recipe for disaster Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,226 Long Island	Hi IBeN4te, welcome to smogon! i hope you enjoy your stay here :). Luckily, there are two programs that are designed to help new players get a feel for competitive Pokemon, the battling 101 program and the mentor program! Unfortunately, the last round of battling 101 just closed a little while ago, so you'll have to wait a bit before signing up for that. As for the mentor program, thats almost always open, just look out for people who play UU and RU a lot with the mentor status, and maybe try to reach out to them either via PM or VM, or on #mentor on smogon irc. Speaking of irc, you can go to #pokemon, #genvuu, and #rarelyused to get team advice as well =). __________________ 16:46 <TLCNU> Esca literally is 2HKO'd by Stoutland Fire Fang 10:33 skylight molk put me in your sig

Mar 25th, 2013, 11:07:31 AM	#305
thesynchrohero Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 180	What is a good base speed for a lead ?

Apr 29th, 2013, 8:14:44 AM	#308
Super Sekemoto Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 15 Victoria, Australia	I think I'm going to like it down here. A life free from Scizor, Breloom and the Dragons of Doom. Now, when exactly are the next tier changes? I want to be able to prepare for any new threats (hopefully not as troublesome as the ones already listed)

May 8th, 2013, 6:26:56 PM	#310
iBeN4te Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 3 Alabama, USA	How can you figure out a pokemon's role? I am new to Smogon and I am gonna play UU and RU. But I need someone to help me learn how to build teams.

May 15th, 2013, 12:12:38 PM	#312
GOthee Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 44	What if Houndoom drops to RU? Will he actually drop since he is one of the lowest usage pokemon in UU tier? Will he be considered BL2 when he does ?

May 15th, 2013, 12:20:31 PM	#313
Silvershadow234 is MANLY Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 427 England	Houndoom could well drop to ru, and won't be considered BL2 without having a fair test. __________________ <&imanalt> i woudl fuck my cat, but my dick is bigger than she is iSkylight I think I find ducks sexually appealing idek CherubAgent I got a fleshlight from my friends as a present once CherubAgent I didnt need to share that did i VM or PM me for a BW2 UU / RU rate

May 18th, 2013, 8:46:17 AM	#314
WelshDragonite Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 9 Swansea, Wales	What is the best spinblocker for me to use in RU? I am going to make a RU team on showdown soon.

May 18th, 2013, 8:49:54 AM	#315
JoshuaMunoz Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 254	I think Spiritomb is the best. But Rotom, Golurk, and Misdreavus may also do good. dusknoir sucks

May 18th, 2013, 10:33:53 AM	#316
DittoCrow Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,138 Mentor	It depends on what you want to block, as no Ghost can beat both common spinners as far as I know. Spiritomb is the best for beating Cryogonal, while Rotom can usually beat Kabutops. I would also have a good counter to the spinner your Ghost can't beat so you can put pressure on it and wear it down. __________________