A Forceful Approach to Victory - Play! Pokemon article on VA Regional Senior Winner

Firestorm · Dec 14th, 2011, 6:44:26 AM

http://www.pokemon.com/us/news/op_re..._2-2011-12-09/

Similar to the article written about Brendan that was being discussed here. Great to see more are coming out. I really love how they explain the breeding chains at the end.

Superpokemon67 · Dec 14th, 2011, 9:18:19 AM

It's really cool how they're making more of these. Mychael Bryan did a great job at Virginia, and he'll be someone to watch out for at nats. I like how they explained the breeding moves at the bottom too. It's great that they're making these articles, and they're just making me more excited for April regs.

Zog · Dec 14th, 2011, 10:23:03 AM

Yeah I like these articles; they're good for introducing people to competitive.

I kind of want them to write one about me lol how cool would that be? If even Huy's had his own "Huy Ha is a badass" article complete with hero pose, it has to be possible. That said I have to actually win something first.

**voodoo pimp** · Dec 14th, 2011, 12:26:06 PM

Pretty cool article again, though I always find myself drawn to seeing the mistakes, like how they said Mach Punch was 80 power after Technician and STAB.

TalkingLion · Dec 14th, 2011, 3:21:30 PM

Gah if I beat him in the finals that could be my team up there.... Great article, and congrats to him on winning both the TCG and VGC regional! I hope he does well at nats(I've heard that he's doing the TCG there though, but good luck nonetheless!)

Saboros · Dec 14th, 2011, 4:28:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat voodoo pimp

Pretty cool article again, though I always find myself drawn to seeing the mistakes, like how they said Mach Punch was 80 power after Technician and STAB.

I agree

Dozz · Dec 14th, 2011, 8:11:40 PM

I like how they're making team copying easier. Just saves people the hassle of scouting and asking around.
It's nice to see them actually acknowledging VGC a bit more though

KiwiDawg7 · Dec 14th, 2011, 8:29:48 PM

Yea that's cool.
I really like what they're trying to do haha

**R Inanimate** · Dec 14th, 2011, 8:43:55 PM

A pretty cool read, now with mention of Power ____ Items when talking about training Pokemon. Since we got a write-up for a Junior and a Senior player, I wonder if they will write one up for one of the Masters winners next.

commi$$ioner · Dec 14th, 2011, 8:46:53 PM

lol zog has never won anything lol

Cool reads, and definitely a great way to introduce the younger kids just browsing around Pokemon to competitive VGC.

Firestorm · Dec 15th, 2011, 2:42:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat voodoo pimp

Pretty cool article again, though I always find myself drawn to seeing the mistakes, like how they said Mach Punch was 80 power after Technician and STAB.

They've fixed it =)

**Solace*** · Dec 15th, 2011, 8:39:08 AM

I really like seeing VGC getting some glory :)

It's fun to see how they seem to get a little more competitive each time (with mentioning Power Items and Vitamins to raise stats for battle)

Should be interesting to see if this continues to give people a taste of the metagame!

Drifblim · Dec 15th, 2011, 6:50:14 PM

I wonder how many more they will put up. I would like to see the strategies that have won people trips to Nats

ultimatedra · Dec 15th, 2011, 7:02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Drifblim

I wonder how many more they will put up. I would like to see the strategies that have won people trips to Nats

All these articles ARE from the people going to Nats.
I would think every 2 weeks they will do another one - hopefully masters next time.

Sapphire Birch · Dec 16th, 2011, 4:14:59 PM

IIRC he can't do both tcg and vgc nationals.

So he probably wont be doing one of them.(I think he's more into the tcg correct me if i'm wrong)

**NixHex** · Dec 16th, 2011, 5:10:11 PM

I didn't know Team Preview was an official term complete with capitalization. NBC: The more you know

Anyway, I have kind of mixed feelings about how they leave casual players somewhat in the dark on EVs and IVs (especially in relation to Hidden Power). Imagine if they had to explain how to get a certain Hidden Power on a Pokemon? On the other hand, they probably assume that people are resourceful enough to use the internet and stumble upon all of this information themselves. I do, however, recall a DP strategy guide I bought soon after the game was released that mentioned Effort Points, and gave examples on certain Pokemon who gave 1, 2, or 3 (surprisingly, they were correct despite the horrendous errors scattered throughout the book).

This article was a pleasant surprise when I went on the website a few days ago. I hope they continue to shed more light on how EVs / IVs work.

mattj · Dec 17th, 2011, 9:11:32 AM

Ahaha I would love to read a TPCi guide to hidden powers!

Dec 14th, 2011, 6:44:26 AM	#1
Firestorm I did my best, I have no regrets! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,261 Vancouver, BC	A Forceful Approach to Victory - Play! Pokemon article on VA Regional Senior Winner http://www.pokemon.com/us/news/op_re..._2-2011-12-09/ Similar to the article written about Brendan that was being discussed here. Great to see more are coming out. I really love how they explain the breeding chains at the end. __________________ Last edited by Firestorm; Jan 16th, 2012 at 10:45:10 PM.

Dec 14th, 2011, 9:18:19 AM	#2
Superpokemon67 Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 398 PA	It's really cool how they're making more of these. Mychael Bryan did a great job at Virginia, and he'll be someone to watch out for at nats. I like how they explained the breeding moves at the bottom too. It's great that they're making these articles, and they're just making me more excited for April regs. __________________ For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Dec 14th, 2011, 10:23:03 AM	#3
Zog Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 931 i'm the kinda trainer that's built to last if you battle me i'll put ma foot in ya ass	Yeah I like these articles; they're good for introducing people to competitive. I kind of want them to write one about me lol how cool would that be? If even Huy's had his own "Huy Ha is a badass" article complete with hero pose, it has to be possible. That said I have to actually win something first. __________________ World's best Brit, magical girl* and SERIAL REPROBATE.* Want to become a genius like me? Buy me a drink and we'll talk, pal. ゆっくりしていってね *YUKKURI SHITEITTE NE!!! yaranaika!!!*

Dec 14th, 2011, 12:26:06 PM	#4
voodoo pimp Apply directly to the forehead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,965	Pretty cool article again, though I always find myself drawn to seeing the mistakes, like how they said Mach Punch was 80 power after Technician and STAB. __________________ Check out Smogon's new Doubles metagame! White FC: 4126-4421-4056 Black 2 FC: 3311-0920-4475 My Pokécheck Pokémon RNG is kind of like firing a gun. Why shoot blindly in every direction until you're lucky enough to hit the target when you can just take the time to aim properly and hit it with one shot?

Dec 14th, 2011, 3:21:30 PM	#5
TalkingLion Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 887 Virginia, USA	Gah if I beat him in the finals that could be my team up there.... Great article, and congrats to him on winning both the TCG and VGC regional! I hope he does well at nats(I've heard that he's doing the TCG there though, but good luck nonetheless!) __________________ 10th Place VGC 2012 Nationals Senior Division :D

Dec 14th, 2011, 8:11:40 PM	#7
Dozz Has anyone in this family ever seen a chicken? Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 523 England	I like how they're making team copying easier. Just saves people the hassle of scouting and asking around. It's nice to see them actually acknowledging VGC a bit more though __________________

Dec 14th, 2011, 8:29:48 PM	#8
KiwiDawg7 Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 121 Atlanta, GA	Yea that's cool. I really like what they're trying to do haha __________________ VGC11 Regionals - Atlanta, GA: 3rd Place VGC 11 Nationals - Indianapolis, IN: 9th Place (4th Seed Swiss) VGC12 Regionals - Athens, GA: 10th Place VGC13 Winter Regionals - Lake Buena Vista, FL: 2nd Place VGC 13 Spring Regionals - Athens, GA: 3rd Place

Dec 14th, 2011, 8:43:55 PM	#9
R Inanimate Serenely Graciously Flinching Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 682 Vancover, Ability Region	A pretty cool read, now with mention of Power ____ Items when talking about training Pokemon. Since we got a write-up for a Junior and a Senior player, I wonder if they will write one up for one of the Masters winners next. __________________ Just another rainy day on the train... VGCS Jaunary International, 165W-30L-27D/C, 1873, 13th Place VGC 2013 Winter Regional, Salem OR, 1st Place

Dec 14th, 2011, 8:46:53 PM	#10
commi$$ioner Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 312 St. Louis	lol zog has never won anything lol Cool reads, and definitely a great way to introduce the younger kids just browsing around Pokemon to competitive VGC.

Dec 15th, 2011, 8:39:08 AM	#12
Solace* i was born to save the doctor Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,979 i love #thatPOWER Mentor	I really like seeing VGC getting some glory :) It's fun to see how they seem to get a little more competitive each time (with mentioning Power Items and Vitamins to raise stats for battle) Should be interesting to see if this continues to give people a taste of the metagame! __________________ when ppl are like ‘the new pokemon are so unoriginal and dumb’ im like?? ? ? celebi was a flying onion

Dec 15th, 2011, 6:50:14 PM	#13
Drifblim Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 549 Brooklyn	I wonder how many more they will put up. I would like to see the strategies that have won people trips to Nats

Dec 16th, 2011, 4:14:59 PM	#15
Sapphire Birch Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 333 Chode Island	IIRC he can't do both tcg and vgc nationals. So he probably wont be doing one of them.(I think he's more into the tcg correct me if i'm wrong)