The (Past) Dark Horse Project — Volume 1

***Birkal**** · Jan 2nd, 2012, 4:46:21 PM

Approved by Matthew. A special thanks goes out to Pocket, who helped me greatly in developing this project, and V0x, who provided thoughts and a grammar check!

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ATTENTION: DO NOT POST IN THIS TOPIC. You are currently reading Dark Horse Project — Vol. I, which is outdated as of 2/1/2012. If you're looking for the next volume, click here for The Dark Horse Project — Vol. II. If you're here for research purposes, then feel free to browse as long as you like! If you have any questions, fire me off a PM or a VM. Enjoy your visit!

Preface:

Why hello! I'm posting here to shake up the way in which DST functions and thinks. Ever since we ditched Suspect Voting, DST has lost a bit of its competitive edge. What I'm presenting within this topic is an effort to reignite some of that spark to get us back on track! Furthermore, I hope to increase appreciation for Dark Horse Pokemon, or rather, Pokemon that are currently unpopular but have the potential to shine in OU. The purpose of this project threefold. It should increase diversity in the OU metagame by encouraging the competitive use of great Pokemon that unfortunately fall on the lower end of usage. This project also aims to initiate discussion on how Dark Horse Pokemon fit in the context of the OU metagame. Finally, it should assist in the the sharing of unique team ideas and Pokemon sets to spark creativity into the competitive minds of DST. Let's begin.

Rules:

This project, simply put, aims at recognizing users who put forth the effort to create a competitively successful team that utilizes Pokemon that aren't often used in OU. Anyone with a Smogon account has a chance of reaching the Hall of Fame within this project. Here are the rules by which this project is run:

Each team must use at least ONE Dark Horse Pokemon. The term "Dark Horse Pokemon" is defined by the past month's statistics. Anything below 5% usage is fair game. This means that a Pokemon can be tiered in OU and still be viable for this project!
Only one Pokemon on your team has to be a Dark Horse Pokemon. The rest of your teammates can be found within any tier that is allowed within OU.
Each user is allowed a maximum of THREE Dark Horse Pokemon to work with actively in this topic. The recommended number is one, so that the user can focus specifically on that Pokemon and how to best build a team around it. If you must have more than one, then please fill out one Registration Form for each Dark Horse Pokemon.
You MUST use a new Pokemon Online Username in order to restart your ladder ranking. Furthermore, the Dark Horse Pokemon that you are working with must remain on your team throughout your ladder run. The members of your team may shift around whenever you see fit, but the Dark Horse Pokemon must remain the same.
Switching your focused Dark Horse Pokemon within this topic is acceptable. However, you must restart on the ladder with a new Pokemon Online Username.
Please put all changes within your Registration Form. I update based on those forms, not individual posts randomly scattered throughout the topic.
Do not start laddering for this project until you have registered within this topic.
Please follow the rules. The Dark Horse Project isn't about being dishonest, it's about developing great teams for great Pokemon! As a result, cheaters will most likely end up being banned from the Hall of Fame.
It is recommended that you post consistent ladder updates within your registration form. This will allow other users to see your progress and offer meaningful advice!

Registration:

You are eligible to register for the Dark Horse Project at any time of the month! The third post in this topic contains an index for easy access to all participants, so don't worry about your Registration Form getting lost in the sea of discussion. Get started by filling out the below form:

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Originally Posted by Fat Registration Form

Pokemon Online Username:
Hall of Fame Standing:
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With:
Current Ladder Standing:

Remember, your "Pokemon Online Username" should be new so that your Dark Horse Pokemon will be starting from scratch. Your "Hall of Fame Standing" should be empty for right now. But once you're admitted into the Hall of Fame, feel free to update this part with links to your accomplishment!

Within your registration post, feel free to upload battle logs and teammates that you are using at the bottom! Also feel free to utilize Pokemon sprites to add visualization. Really anything can go here. If you've made posts elsewhere or even a RMT, feel free to link to it there. Here's an example of what a registration post might look like:

Registration Post Example

Once you've registered, you're all set to go! You can start teambuilding and laddering whenever you like. Feel free to update your registration posts whenever you like, whether it be with ladder ranking updates, your teammate selections, battle logs, sprites, or whatever you like!

Discussion:

This topic also serves a second purpose to initiate discussion on battlers' teambuilding and laddering progress; in this thread, you share your struggles and success, and reflect upon the Dark Horse Pokemon's niche in the current OU metagame. This thread is not only a place to show off successful challenges, but also a place to help each other achieve their goals via posting your problems and receiving quality input from others. Challengers should not hesitate to post their teams and/or team ideas to receive help from the community. You are allowed to post your thoughts and opinions. However, here is a "Do and Do Not" list that posters in this topic must adhere to:

Do post and share sets for your Dark Horse Pokemon.
Do provide teammates that you're using, with optional sets.
Do pinpoint which threats in the metagame need to be covered.
Do ask questions about the current OU metagame and teambuilding.
Do give meaningful answers to asked questions. This can include suggested sets, teammates, and strategies.
Do not post insignificant updates. Each post should be well thought and unique.
Do not ask someone to make the team for you. Team building is YOUR job (and a fun one at that).

Hall of Fame:

Now comes the competitive aspect of this project. Once you've reached a ranking within the Top 100 on Smogon's competitive OU ladder (with a minimum of 1300 points) with your Dark Horse Pokemon, you are eligible to enter the Hall of Fame! The Hall of Fame is located within the post below the OP and recognizes each user that has entered its halls. Once you've reached the Top 100, please fill out the following Hall of Fame Registration Form:

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Originally Posted by Fat Hall of Fame Registration Form

Pokemon Online Username:
Dark Horse Pokemon:
Screenshot of Top 100 Ladder Ranking:
Dark Horse Pokemon Complete Set:

As with the regular Registration Form, you are encouraged to upload battle logs, teammates, and other relevant information. Since you're entering the Hall of Fame with a successful team, many users would love to hear some wisdom on how you accomplished that goal. So feel free to post a summary of your team (similar to a RMT), battle logs, and general thoughts. Once you've filled out this form, you'll be accepted into the Hall of Fame, which will link to your Hall of Fame Registration Form and other relevant links.

Now, there is one final catch to this project. You see, only one of each Dark Horse Pokemon is allowed into the Hall of Fame per month. For example, only the first challenger who laddered to the Top 100 with Jolteon will be accepted this month; any subsequent Jolteon challengers cannot enter the Hall of Fame until a new round begins next month. That's where the competitive edge comes into play. You are racing against other users for a place in the Hall of Fame! Furthermore, the Hall of Fame ranking is based off of peak ladder ranking points, meaning the more points you score, the higher you'll be placed. So now that you know the rules, get registered and start team building! Best of luck. If you have any questions, send me a PM or VM. I hope to see you in the Hall of Fame.

***Birkal**** · Jan 2nd, 2012, 4:46:51 PM

Credit goes to the highly talented Aluriiya for the above Blitzle image. Used with her personal permission.

Hall of Fame:

- ToF -

Mamoswine
"Mamoswine is really anti-metagame right now so you all should go and try it out!"
Peaked at: 1465 (#18) on 1/30/2012

Full Set

- Pearl. -

Froslass
"I was the only person who chose Froslass as a Dark Horse and unlike other people, the team wasn't based around her."
Peaked at: 1455 (#38) on 1/16/2012
Entered Hall of Fame at: 1380 (#73) on 1/6/2012
Battle Log

Full Team

- AccidentalGreed -

Togekiss
"You know, for everything my team went through in one day, I'm sure proud of it for managing to hold itself in the metagame."
Peaked at: 1438 (#25) on 1/22/2012
Entered Hall of Fame at: 1377 (#78) on 1/14/2012

Full Team

- ala -

Kingdra,

Toxicroak
"I'm going to continue with this team to see if I can get higher, it's quite fun to use :D"
Peaked at: 1433 (#27) on 1/16/2012
Entered the Hall of Fame at: 1356 (#87) on 1/12/2012

Updated Full Team

- Berserker Lord -

Metagross
"I will say that the last battle I had before I reached the ranking of 94 was quite stressful because I knew I would start tilting from frustration if I lost."
Peaked at: 1409 (#43) on 1/8/2012
Entered Hall of Fame at: 1345 (#94) on 1/4/2012
Teambuilding Process

Full Team

- Jcpdragonx -

Darmanitan,

Slowking,

Tangrowth
"Darmanitan was probably the MVP. Pretty much every Pokemon on this team pulled their weight."
Peaked at: 1371 (#78) on 1/15/2012

Full Team

- ginganinja -

Virizion (Frizy)
"I did it... Frizy, this one is for you."
Peaked at: 1363 (#84) on 1/10/2012

Full Team

- ssbbm -

Dugtrio,

Honchkrow,

Staraptor
"CAW CAW CAW"
Peaked at: 1357 (#87) on 1/5/2012
Teambuilding Process

Full Team

- toshimelonhead -

Venusaur,

Sawsbuck
"RMT might be coming soon. Stay tuned :)"
Peaked at: 1356 (#95) on 1/10/2012

Full Sets

- lampeskaerm2 -

Spinda
"I - FINALLY - reached top-100 with Spinda, and I am so proud of doing that!"
Peaked at: 1356 (#98) on 1/12/2012
Battle Log

Full Set

- Lady_Alex -

Cresselia
"It's basically Stunt's team with a few set differences."
Peaked at: 1355 (#81) on 1/25/2012

Full Team

- fairytale -

Quagsire
"I really love the way these mons play together though, and having a sturdy unaware poke like Quag opens up a ton of options in battle."
Peaked at: 1352 (#100) on 1/8/2012

Full Team

- NoJohns -

Bronzong
"It was pretty nasty, but I did it. Went on tilt twice; hate laddering. No johns though. I guess I'm third?"
Peaked at: 1345 (#95) on 1/4/2012

Full Team

- MetaGross66 -

Mienshao,

Deoxys-D
"Got some big news. Sorry to disappoint everyone else that raced for first to top 100, but I got it. :p"
Peaked at: 1339 (#98) on 1/4/2012

Full Team

Remember, any Dark Horse Pokemon that are registered into the Hall of Fame this month are NOT AVAILABLE for others to register as their Dark Horse Pokemon.

***Birkal**** · Jan 2nd, 2012, 4:47:23 PM

Credit goes to the excellent Xous54 for the above Blitzle image. Used with his personal permission.

Registered Users:

- AasTmO - Snorlax
- AccidentalGreed - Togekiss
- Aeromence - Mawile
- afterburn - Feraligatr
- ala - Toxicroak, Kingdra
- alexwolf - None
- alphatron - Gallade
- anchorman92 - Sigilyph
- AOPSUser - Alakazam, Sawsbuck
- Astrith01 - Raikou, Suicune
- Axmaster68 - None
- Berry1 - Accelgor
- Berserker Lord - Metagross
- Birkal - Wobbuffet, Scrafty
- Brizznetz - Shiftry
- Bruno Magno - Crobat
- BurningMan - Azelf, Tornadus
- Byrn Dragonstone - Kyurem, Venomoth
- Byrne - None
- Charge - Feraligatr
- Cherub Agent - Steelix
- complete legitimacy - Azumarill
- czechm8 - Weavile, Zapdos
- Darkdiglett - Houndoom
- DDRMaster - Porygon2
- Drifloon - Mamoswine
- emirinho - Donphan
- EpicTurtle - Hippowdon
- Eradicator - Sharpedo
- erisiascape - Machamp
- Exclamation! - Kyurem
- fairytale - Quagsire, Nidoqueen
- Fizz - None
- Foster - Slowbro
- FrostFire - Suicune
- ginganinja - Virizion
- GrassBlade - Rotom-C, Azelf
- iss - Lanturn
- jaredz99 - Heracross, Ursaring
- Jcpdragonx - Darmanitan, Tangrowth, Slowking
- jessifer - Lilligant
- Joeyboy - Mew
- King Serperior - Crobat
- KorKonT - Mew
- Lady_Alex - Cresselia
- lampeskaerm2 - Spinda
- Leethoof - Scrafty
- Lehran - Shaymin
- lolnub - Rotom-C
- Lucario_Guy - Chandelure
- LucaroarkZ - Medicham, Weavile
- LuckOverSkill - Cobalion
- MaestroXXVI - None
- Malvira - Shaymin
- Master of the Six Kings - Ludicolo
- Matthew - Xatu, Gastrodon
- mehbear - Mew
- MetaGross66 - Mienshao, Deoxys-D
- Mewcario2546 - Dewgong
- mixmaster.mewthree - Magneton, Claydol
- MoltenKyurem - Durant
- Mr_br_kill - Empoleon
- Mr.L - Porygon2
- NatGeo - None
- ninja-persian - Rhyperior
- NixHex - Jolteon
- NoJohns - Bronzong
- Omnigross266 - Serperior
- Patolegend! - Nidoking
- Pearl. - Froslass
- prem - Sceptile, Latias
- Pocket - Alakazam
- Pwnemon - Slowbro, Hydreigon
- Ranger Blue - Crobat, Cradily
- Raseri - Victini
- ReshiramBlitz - Gardevoir
- risenreturn - Misdreavus
- SevilitheArcanine - Shuckle
- Sgt. F***face - Mew
- ShakeItUp - Mightyena
- shnen - Hariyama
- Showsni - Charizard
- Skore - Slowbro
- skymastergamerpt - Alakazam
- Sloth105 - Sableye
- Solstice - Machamp
- Soulous - Crawdaunt
- spuds4ever - None
- ssbbm - Dugtrio, Staraptor, Honchkrow, Machamp, Slowbro
- Stallion - Chandelure
- Stif247 - Mew
- Strobe - Raikou
- t100drat - Sudowoodo
- Tb_dude - Durant
- Texas Cloverleaf - Aggron
- ToF - Mamoswine
- toshimelonhead - Venusaur, Sawsbuck
- The Goddamn Batman - Alakazam
- ThePillsburyDoughBoy - Hippowdon
- The Reptile - Hydreigon
- The Silent Storm - Sharpedo
- TropiOUs - Hydreigon
- Twannes - Kyurem
- Tyranitarphantom - Arcanine
- V0x - Scrafty, Wobbuffet
- Valentine - Sharpedo
- Vein - Milotic
- Vemane - Tornadus
- WashedLaundry - Kyurem, Abomasnow, Mamoswine
- waterwarrior - Zapdos
- XcRunner - Uxie
- xtrashine - Chandelure
- YAYtears - Nidoqueen
- YoungsterKeiran - Azumarill
- younglink27 - Bastiodon, Golbat
- 2sly4u - Wobbuffet

Remember, registration is always OPEN.

Texas Cloverleaf · Jan 2nd, 2012, 4:50:30 PM

Why is the banner so big...

eh fine

PO NAME: Aggron Smash
DARK HORSE POKEMON: Aggron
HALL OF FAME STANDING: lol
CURRENT LADDER STANDING: 1321, rank #132

changed to Band Aggron

My team has Hydreigon too :3

Pwnemon · Jan 2nd, 2012, 4:52:28 PM

heck, i'll register yeah.

PO NAME: Pwnemon Slowbro
DARK HORSE POKEMON: Slowbro

Slowbro @ Leftovers
bold
Regenerator
252 HP/252 Def/4 SpA
-Ice Beam
-Scald
-Slack Off
-Thunder Wave

DARK HORSE POKEMON: Hydreigon

Hydreigon @ Expert Belt
Timid
Levitate
252 SpA/252 Spe/4 HP
-Dark Pulse
-Dragon Pulse
-Fire Blast
-Focus Blast

HALL OF FAME STANDING: lol
CURRENT LADDER STANDING: 1154

so we make a new alt for each Pokemon, right?

NatGeo · Jan 2nd, 2012, 5:00:58 PM

interesting.

Pokemon Online Username: isadore.
Dark Horse Pokemon: Mienshao
Hall of Fame Standing: Nope
Current Ladder Standing: 1000

Yeah I'm ditching Alakazam after having Focus Blast's accuracy be a major turnoff (think 4 misses in a match, every other match, today)

skymastergamerpt · Jan 2nd, 2012, 5:05:41 PM

Very intersting one question though what are the considered dark horse pokemons?

Fizz · Jan 2nd, 2012, 5:07:30 PM

Read the OP man. Any mon under 5% OU usage.

Berserker Lord · Jan 2nd, 2012, 5:07:46 PM

PO Name: Kanden
DARK Horse POKEMON: Metagross
HALL OF FAME STANDING: 2nd
CURRENT LADDER STANDING: 1409

Hope I can get back up to my peak of 1365 on one of my alts.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Pwnemon is a Jirachi in disguise. Also, lol, I beat NatGeo by 1 point so far :P

Oh yeah, I forgot the set i'm using. Here it is.

Metagross @ Choice Band
Clear Body / Adamant
180 Hp / 252 Atk / 76 Spe
Meteor Mash
Bullet Punch
Hammer Arm
Zen Headbutt.

Yeah, it's really your standard Choice Band Metagross, but with some Speed EVs to speed creep with specially defensive Heatran and Bulk Up Breloom. It helps with revengeing terrakion, who is a HUGE bitch to my team.

skymastergamerpt · Jan 2nd, 2012, 5:14:55 PM

PO Name : Skymastergamerpt2
Dark Horse Pokemon: Alakazam
Hall of Fame Standing: Nope
Current Ladder Standing: 13464

Alakazam (M) @ Life Orb Trait: Magic Guard
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk)
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Substitute
- Energy Ball

This match is a good example of Alakazam is faring

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UuUMvp30y8

Birkal just to tell you that I am restarting using a different account named Skymastergamerptdark.

I will be using:

The Same Alakazam as before only difference is having HP Fighting instead of Energy Ball.

Chandelure (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Flash Fire
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Substitute
- Shadow Ball
- Fire Blast
- Pain Split

And finnaly:

Donphan (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Stealth Rock

By the way in case you are wondering the other members of this team will be Jirachi, Haxorus and Scizor

Aeromence · Jan 2nd, 2012, 5:15:45 PM

Pokemon Online Username: Aeromence [dh]
Hall of Fame Standing:
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Mawile (previously Smeargle)
Current Ladder Standing: 1207

Mawile (M) @ Leftovers
Trait: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SDef
Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Iron Defence
- Taunt
- Substitute
- Baton Pass

Drifloon · Jan 2nd, 2012, 5:16:49 PM

PO Name: Downstairs
Dark Horse Pokemon: Mamoswine
Hall of Fame Standing: naw
Current Ladder Standing: 1000
edit: currently at 1084
edit: lol 1116

and the set

Mamoswine (F) @ Focus Sash
Trait: Snow Cloak
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Ice Shard
- Endeavor
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock

lets get 'em Swine

AOPSUser · Jan 2nd, 2012, 5:43:58 PM

PO Name: AoPSpwnz
Dark Horse Pokemon: Alakazam, Sawsbuck, ~~Donphan~~ (last two came on while teambuilding, Donphan sucked)
Hall of Fame Standing: really?
Current Ladder Standing: 1000

Lucario_Guy · Jan 2nd, 2012, 5:49:40 PM

Pokemon Online Username: Nick Gastly
Dark Horse Pokemon: Chandelure
Hall of Fame Standing: N/A
Current Ladder Standing: 1163
Current set in use:

Chandelure (F) @ Leftovers Trait: Flash Fire
EVs: 20 Def / 252 SAtk / 236 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Substitute
- Fire Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power [Fighting]

Current Team Members

iss · Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:02:45 PM

Pokemon Online Username: iss.
Hall of Fame Standing: 9.9
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Lanturn
Current Ladder Standing: 1000

lampeskaerm2 · Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:08:42 PM

Pokemon Online Username: IonlyusemySPINDA, onlyusemySPINDA and onlyusemeSPINDA
Dark Horse Pokemon: Spinda
Hall of Fame Standing: N/A
Current Ladder Standing: 1000

Edit: Now, I have 2 usernames

***Birkal**** · Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:10:23 PM

Oh! I can't wait to see what kind of Lanturn set you are running, iss. I've always been interested in using it, but I usually chicken out and end up using Rotom-W. Lucario Guy's Chandelure is also exciting; Sublure is a great set that packs a punch. It will be cool to see how that team pans out.

Remember, this topic isn't just for registering! It's open for discussion too. Sharing sets, teammates, and feedback is perfectly acceptable.

AOPSUser · Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:13:03 PM

How do you take a screenshot?

ssbbm · Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:14:50 PM

Pokemon Online Username:ssbbm [dh]
Hall of Fame Standing:1357
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Dugtrio
Current Ladder Standing: 1357

Pokemon Online Username:ssbbm [dh]
Hall of Fame Standing:1357
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Staraptor
Current Ladder Standing: 1357

Pokemon Online Username:ssbbm [dh]
Hall of Fame Standing:1357
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Honchkrow
Current Ladder Standing: 1357

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Pokemon Online Username:dr evil
Hall of Fame Standing:
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: lanturn
Current Ladder Standing:

Pokemon Online Username:dr evil
Hall of Fame Standing:
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: mantine
Current Ladder Standing:

Pokemon Online Username:dr evil
Hall of Fame Standing:
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: hitmontop
Current Ladder Standing:

Leethoof · Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:26:53 PM

PO Username: Dark Leethoof
Hall of Fame: ....
Dark Horse Pokemon: Scrafty
Current Ladder Standing: 1000

The Reptile · Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:31:12 PM

Pokemon Online Username: TheGhetsis
Hall of Fame Standing: :(
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Hydreigon (4.862% lololol)
Current Ladder Standing: 1000 (after playing around, I managed to loop back to 1000. Son of a bitch, why am I so bad. ;-;)

Set:

Hydreigon (F) @ Expert Belt
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk)
- Draco Meteor
- Dark Pulse
- Fire Blast
- Focus Blast

Pwnemon · Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:36:45 PM

meh, azelf sucks so i changed to slowbro/hydreigon, check my reg post.

Lucario_Guy · Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:58:55 PM

@AOPSUser
Push the "Print Screen" key on your keyboard, just above the "Insert" and "Delete" keys. (The words "Print Screen" may be abbreviated in any number of ways, depending on the age and make of your keyboard.) After that, just paste it from the clipboard into any image-editing program (ala Paint), save, and upload to an image-hosting website before posting it here. :]

jaredz99 · Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:59:03 PM

Pokemon Online Username: HeraBeast2
Hall of Fame Standing: Nope.
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Heracross + Ursaring
Current Ladder Standing: 1176

Here there be sets:

Heracross (M) @ Toxic Orb
Trait: Guts
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd / 4HP
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- Megahorn
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Facade

Ursaring (M) @ Toxic Orb
Trait: Quick Feet
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)
- Facade
- Close Combat
- Crunch
- Swords Dance

**NixHex** · Jan 2nd, 2012, 7:00:47 PM

This seems like an amazing idea. Hell, I may even participate. P.S. If this project works out, Tobes, Matthew, Taylor, and I will be very happy ;)

Pokemon Online Username: AvaAdore
Hall of Fame Standing: -
Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Jolteon
Current Raiting: 1206
Current Ladder Standing: 644

I will be working with a new OU entry, Jolteon! I never used him in DP or BW, but here's my chance to hold myself responsible for using him. I will be trying an Expert Belt attacking set. He has the Speed, power, and Volt Switch to bluff Choice Specs and perform his duty well.

Jolteon (M) @ ~~Expert Belt~~ Choice Specs
Trait: Volt Switch
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature (+SAtk, -Spd)
- Volt Switch
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power [Grass] / [Ice]
- ~~Thunderbolt~~ Thunder

If this fails to make an impact, I'll simply switch to Choice Specs.
EDIT: I did indeed switch to Choice Specs since Jolteon NEEDS the constant boost. Bluffing Specs does not work against Scarf Landorus anyways so it's better to just switch. Also switched Thunderbolt to Thunder since I have drizzle support and it makes resisted hits that much more powerful.
Edit2 (1-6-11@2am): So I finally broke 1200 and am heading my way up to the top 100! Scarf Landorus and Scarf Terrakion are a huge problem with my team and I need a Ground-resist; the only Pokemon who can switch in on Ground-type attacks is Gyarados, who dies to Stone Edge from anything.

Jan 2nd, 2012, 4:52:28 PM	#5
Pwnemon Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3,982 Maryland	heck, i'll register yeah. PO NAME: Pwnemon Slowbro DARK HORSE POKEMON: Slowbro Slowbro @ Leftovers bold Regenerator 252 HP/252 Def/4 SpA -Ice Beam -Scald -Slack Off -Thunder Wave DARK HORSE POKEMON: Hydreigon Hydreigon @ Expert Belt Timid Levitate 252 SpA/252 Spe/4 HP -Dark Pulse -Dragon Pulse -Fire Blast -Focus Blast HALL OF FAME STANDING: lol CURRENT LADDER STANDING: 1154 so we make a new alt for each Pokemon, right? __________________ [11:56pm] Pwnemon: statutory rape and all [11:56pm] bmelts: i have such a huge boner right now [9:28pm] Kadew: pwnemon that signature is like an x marking the spot of treasure, except instead of treasure its a pile of humorous garbage that turtles crapped out Last edited by Pwnemon; Jan 2nd, 2012 at 6:50:38 PM.

Jan 2nd, 2012, 5:00:58 PM	#6
NatGeo ♭ Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,426 ♯	interesting. Pokemon Online Username: isadore. Dark Horse Pokemon: Mienshao Hall of Fame Standing: Nope Current Ladder Standing: 1000 Yeah I'm ditching Alakazam after having Focus Blast's accuracy be a major turnoff (think 4 misses in a match, every other match, today) __________________ Last edited by NatGeo; Jan 3rd, 2012 at 9:21:24 PM.

Jan 2nd, 2012, 5:15:45 PM	#11
Aeromence Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 462 quit.	Pokemon Online Username: Aeromence [dh] Hall of Fame Standing: Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Mawile (previously Smeargle) Current Ladder Standing: 1207 Mawile (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Intimidate EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SDef Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk) - Iron Defence - Taunt - Substitute - Baton Pass __________________ I searched ninjas on Google It said ninjas cannot be found Well played ninjas Very well played RMT Arctic Wind Last edited by Aeromence; Jan 4th, 2012 at 8:41:22 PM. Reason: laddering

Jan 2nd, 2012, 5:16:49 PM	#12
Drifloon Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 199	PO Name: Downstairs Dark Horse Pokemon: Mamoswine Hall of Fame Standing: naw Current Ladder Standing: 1000 edit: currently at 1084 edit: lol 1116 and the set Mamoswine (F) @ Focus Sash Trait: Snow Cloak EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Ice Shard - Endeavor - Earthquake - Stealth Rock lets get 'em Swine __________________ Record: (15:58:44) * Your rank in Standard LC is 1/1631 [1328 points / 79 battles]! RhyssaFireheart:*Deoxys isn't the best lead because very lead 2HKO it Last edited by Drifloon; Jan 2nd, 2012 at 9:05:15 PM.*

Jan 2nd, 2012, 5:49:40 PM	#14
Lucario_Guy Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 208 Poison Life, Poison Live!	Pokemon Online Username: Nick Gastly Dark Horse Pokemon: Chandelure Hall of Fame Standing: N/A Current Ladder Standing: 1163 Current set in use: Chandelure (F) @ Leftovers Trait: Flash Fire EVs: 20 Def / 252 SAtk / 236 Spd Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk) - Substitute - Fire Blast - Shadow Ball - Hidden Power [Fighting] Current Team Members Scizor (M) @ Choice Scarf Trait: Technician EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk) - U-turn - Iron Head - Superpower - Aerial Ace Rotom-W @ Leftovers Trait: Levitate EVs: 112 HP / 252 SAtk / 144 Spd Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk) - Volt Switch - Hydro Pump - Hidden Power [Grass] - Pain Split Landorus (M) @ Expert Belt Trait: Sand Force EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SAtk / 252 Spd Naive Nature (+Spd, -SDef) - Earthquake - Smack Down - Hidden Power [Ice] - U-turn Terrakion @ Life Orb Trait: Justified EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk) - Rock Polish - Swords Dance - Close Combat - Stone Edge Forretress (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Sturdy EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef Relaxed Nature (+Def, -Spd) - Rapid Spin - Spikes - Stealth Rock - Volt Switch __________________ I wish The Koffings had actual albums released, with music like this. Then my life would be complete. <3 Last edited by Lucario_Guy; Feb 11th, 2012 at 3:43:27 PM. Reason: Update

Jan 2nd, 2012, 4:46:51 PM	#2
*Birkal We have the technology. Super Moderator** Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,007 The Mentor	Credit goes to the highly talented Aluriiya for the above Blitzle image. Used with her personal permission. Hall of Fame: - ToF - Mamoswine "Mamoswine is really anti-metagame right now so you all should go and try it out!" Peaked at: 1465 (#18) on 1/30/2012 Full Set Mamoswine (M) @ Focus Sash Trait: Snow Cloak EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk) - Earthquake - Ice Shard - Endeavor - Stealth Rock - Pearl. - Froslass "I was the only person who chose Froslass as a Dark Horse and unlike other people, the team wasn't based around her." Peaked at: 1455 (#38) on 1/16/2012 Entered Hall of Fame at: 1380 (#73) on 1/6/2012 Battle Log Full Team (Froslass) (F) @ Colbur Berry Trait: Snow Cloak EVs: 132 HP / 120 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Taunt - Spikes - Ice Beam - Destiny Bond (Gliscor) (F) @ Flight Gem Trait: Sand Veil EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spd Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk) - Substitute - Swords Dance - Acrobatics - Earthquake (Heatran) (F) @ Leftovers Trait: Flash Fire EVs: 248 HP / 232 SDef / 28 Spd Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk) - Lava Plume - Stealth Rock - Toxic - Roar (Tyranitar) (F) @ Choice Scarf Trait: Sand Stream EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk) - Pursuit - Crunch - Stone Edge - Superpower (Slowbro) (F) @ Leftovers Trait: Regenerator EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spd Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk) - Slack Off - Toxic - Scald - Fire Blast (Breloom) (F) @ Toxic Orb Trait: Poison Heal EVs: 240 HP / 204 SDef / 64 Spd Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk) - Bulk Up - Seed Bomb - Drain Punch - Spore - AccidentalGreed - Togekiss "You know, for everything my team went through in one day, I'm sure proud of it for managing to hold itself in the metagame." Peaked at: 1438 (#25) on 1/22/2012 Entered Hall of Fame at: 1377 (#78) on 1/14/2012 Full Team Surt (Heatran) (F) @ Air Balloon Trait: Flash Fire EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Sunny Day - Fire Blast - SolarBeam - Earth Power Kin-Ki (Hitmontop) (M) @ Lum Berry Trait: Intimidate EVs: 252 HP / 140 Atk / 116 Def Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Rapid Spin - Hi Jump Kick - Foresight - Sucker Punch Ares (Dragonite) (M) @ Choice Band Trait: Multiscale EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Outrage - Fire Punch - ExtremeSpeed - Brick Break Mahakala (Slowbro) (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Regenerator EVs: 252 HP / 228 Def / 28 Spd Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk) - Thunder Wave - Scald - Ice Beam - Fire Blast Isis (Togekiss) (F) @ Leftovers Trait: Serene Grace EVs: 232 HP / 24 SAtk / 252 Spd Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Nasty Plot - Roost - Heal Bell - Air Slash Pixie (Jirachi) @ Leftovers Trait: Serene Grace EVs: 252 HP / 168 Atk / 88 Spd Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Substitute - Body Slam - Iron Head - Fire Punch - ala - Kingdra, Toxicroak "I'm going to continue with this team to see if I can get higher, it's quite fun to use :D" Peaked at: 1433 (#27) on 1/16/2012 Entered the Hall of Fame at: 1356 (#87) on 1/12/2012 Updated Full Team Politoed (M) @ Choice Scarf Trait: Drizzle EVs: 4 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Surf - Ice Beam - Hidden Power [Grass] - Perish Song Kingdra (F) @ Lum Berry Trait: Sniper EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd Naughty Nature (+Atk, -SDef) - Dragon Dance - Waterfall - Outrage - Hydro Pump Celebi @ Leftovers Trait: Natural Cure EVs: 76 HP / 252 SAtk / 180 Spd Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Nasty Plot - Giga Drain - Psychic - Earth Power Latios (M) @ Choice Scarf Trait: Levitate EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Draco Meteor - Surf - Psyshock - Trick Jirachi @ Expert Belt Trait: Serene Grace EVs: 144 Atk / 176 SAtk / 188 Spd Hasty Nature (+Spd, -Def) - Stealth Rock - Hidden Power [Ice] - Thunder - Iron Head Toxicroak (M) @ Life Orb Trait: Dry Skin EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spd Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Cross Chop - Ice Punch - Swords Dance - Sucker Punch - Berserker Lord - Metagross "I will say that the last battle I had before I reached the ranking of 94 was quite stressful because I knew I would start tilting from frustration if I lost." Peaked at: 1409 (#43) on 1/8/2012 Entered Hall of Fame at: 1345 (#94) on 1/4/2012 Teambuilding Process Full Team Mienshao (M) @ Life Orb Trait: Regenerator EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SAtk / 252 Spd Naive Nature (+Spd, -SDef) - Stone Edge - U-turn - Hi Jump Kick - Hidden Power [Ice] Heatran (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Flash Fire EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Fire Blast - SolarBeam - Sunny Day - Earth Power Metagross @ Choice Band Trait: Clear Body EVs: 180 HP / 252 Atk / 76 Spd Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Bullet Punch - Hammer Arm - Meteor Mash - Zen Headbutt Hydreigon (M) @ Expert Belt Trait: Levitate EVs: 4 Atk / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Dark Pulse - Draco Meteor - Fire Blast - Focus Blast Haxorus (M) @ Choice Scarf Trait: Mold Breaker EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Outrage - Dual Chop - Earthquake - Brick Break Haxoswine (Mamoswine) (M) @ Life Orb Trait: Snow Cloak EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spd Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Earthquake - Icicle Crash - Ice Shard - Stealth Rock - Jcpdragonx - Darmanitan, Slowking, Tangrowth "Darmanitan was probably the MVP. Pretty much every Pokemon on this team pulled their weight." Peaked at: 1371 (#78) on 1/15/2012 Full Team Ninetales (F) @ Leftovers Trait: Drought EVs: 252 HP / 96 Def / 36 SAtk / 112 SDef / 12 Spd Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk) - Flamethrower - Will-O-Wisp - SolarBeam - Hidden Power [Ground] Dragonite (F) @ Leftovers Trait: Multiscale EVs: 252 HP / 60 Atk / 196 Spd Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Dragon Dance - Roost - Outrage - Earthquake Darmanitan (M) @ Choice Scarf Trait: Sheer Force EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Flare Blitz - U-turn - Superpower - Rock Slide Slowking (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Regenerator EVs: 252 HP / 80 Def / 176 SDef Sassy Nature (+SDef, -Spd) - Psyshock - Fire Blast - Dragon Tail - Slack Off Donphan (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Sturdy EVs: 252 HP / 216 Atk / 40 Def Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Stealth Rock - Rapid Spin - Earthquake - Ice Shard Tangrowth (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Regenerator EVs: 252 HP / 176 Def / 80 SDef Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk) - Giga Drain - Hidden Power [Ice] - Leech Seed - Sleep Powder - ginganinja - Virizion (Frizy) "I did it... Frizy, this one is for you." Peaked at: 1363 (#84) on 1/10/2012 Full Team Frizy (Virizion) @ Lum Berry Trait: Justified EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd Hasty Nature (+Spd, -Def) - Close Combat - Leaf Blade - Swords Dance - Stone Edge Nidoqueen (F) @ Leftovers Trait: Sheer Force EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk) - Earthquake - Fire Blast - Ice Beam - Toxic Spikes Urthemiel (Dragonite) (M) @ Choice Band Trait: Multiscale EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Outrage - Waterfall - Fire Punch - ExtremeSpeed Vulcan (Heatran) (M) @ Choice Specs Trait: Flash Fire EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk) - Fire Blast - Earth Power - Dragon Pulse - Hidden Power [Grass] Hydreigon (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Levitate EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk) - Substitute - Dragon Pulse - Focus Blast - Fire Blast Deep Blue (Metagross) @ Leftovers Trait: Clear Body EVs: 240 HP / 80 Atk / 188 SDef Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Meteor Mash - Earthquake - Stealth Rock - Pursuit - ssbbm - Dugtrio, Honchkrow, Staraptor "CAW CAW CAW" Peaked at: 1357 (#87) on 1/5/2012 Teambuilding Process Full Team Dugtrio (M) @ Focus Sash Trait: Arena Trap EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spd Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk) - Stealth Rock - Sucker Punch - Earthquake - Reversal Politoed (M) @ Choice Scarf Trait: Drizzle EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Hydro Pump - Perish Song - Ice Beam - Surf Starmie @ Leftovers Trait: Natural Cure EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Hydro Pump - Thunder - Rapid Spin - Ice Beam Magnezone @ Leftovers Trait: Magnet Pull EVs: 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk) - Substitute - Thunder - Hidden Power [Fire] - Flash Cannon Honchkrow (M) @ Life Orb Trait: Moxie EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Substitute - Brave Bird - Sucker Punch - Roost Staraptor (M) @ Choice Band Trait: Reckless EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk) - Brave Bird - Close Combat - U-turn - Double-Edge - toshimelonhead - Venusaur, Sawsbuck "RMT might be coming soon. Stay tuned :)" Peaked at: 1356 (#95) on 1/10/2012 Full Sets Venusaur (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Chlorophyll EVs: 252 HP / 148 Def / 96 SDef / 12 Spd Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk) - Sleep Powder - Energy Ball - Hidden Power [Fire] - Leech Seed Sawsbuck (M) @ Life Orb Trait: Chlorophyll EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Swords Dance - Frustration - Nature Power - Horn Leech - lampeskaerm2 - Spinda "I - FINALLY - reached top-100 with Spinda, and I am so proud of doing that!" Peaked at: 1356 (#98) on 1/12/2012 Battle Log Full Set Spinda (F) @ Fist Plate Trait: Contrary EVs: 80 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def / 172 Spd Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Superpower - Frustration - Substitute - Toxic - Lady_Alex - Cresselia "It's basically Stunt's team with a few set differences." Peaked at: 1355 (#81) on 1/25/2012 Full Team Ninetales (F) @ Leftovers Trait: Drought EVs: 248 HP / 152 SDef / 108 Spd Calm Nature (+SDef, -Atk) - Flamethrower - Roar - Will-O-Wisp - SolarBeam Skarmory (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Sturdy EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spd Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk) - Spikes - Whirlwind - Brave Bird - Roost Sableye (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Prankster EVs: 252 HP / 120 Def / 136 SDef Careful Nature (+SDef, -SAtk) - Foul Play - Will-O-Wisp - Taunt - Recover Cresselia (F) @ Leftovers Trait: Levitate EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk) - Reflect - Ice Beam - Moonlight - Toxic Tentacruel (M) @ Black Sludge Trait: Rain Dish EVs: 240 HP / 208 Def / 60 Spd Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk) - Toxic Spikes - Rapid Spin - Scald - Hidden Power [Ground] Chansey (F) @ Eviolite Trait: Natural Cure EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk) - Seismic Toss - Heal Bell - Softboiled - Stealth Rock - fairytale - Quagsire "I really love the way these mons play together though, and having a sturdy unaware poke like Quag opens up a ton of options in battle." Peaked at: 1352 (#100) on 1/8/2012 Full Team Tyranitar (M) @ Chople Berry Trait: Sand Stream EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SDef Sassy Nature (+SDef, -Spd) - Stealth Rock - Crunch - Fire Blast - Rock Slide Forretress (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Sturdy EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk) - Toxic Spikes - Spikes - Rapid Spin - Volt Switch Quagsire (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Unaware EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef Relaxed Nature (+Def, -Spd) - Scald - Earthquake - Toxic - Recover Blissey (F) @ Leftovers Trait: Natural Cure EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk) - Softboiled - Flamethrower - Heal Bell - Toxic Reuniclus (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Magic Guard EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk) - Calm Mind - Focus Blast - Psychic - Recover Gengar (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Levitate EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Substitute - Disable - Shadow Ball - Focus Blast - NoJohns - Bronzong "It was pretty nasty, but I did it. Went on tilt twice; hate laddering. No johns though. I guess I'm third?" Peaked at: 1345 (#95) on 1/4/2012 Full Team Heatran (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Flash Fire EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Stealth Rock - Fire Blast - Earth Power - Hidden Power [Ice] Bronzong @ Macho Brace Trait: Levitate EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def Brave Nature (+Atk, -Spd) - Trick Room - Gyro Ball - Earthquake - Substitute Conkeldurr (M) @ Choice Band Trait: Guts EVs: 120 HP / 252 Atk / 136 SDef Brave Nature (+Atk, -Spd) - Hammer Arm - Payback - Stone Edge - Mach Punch Reuniclus (M) @ Life Orb Trait: Magic Guard EVs: 160 HP / 96 Def / 252 SAtk Quiet Nature (+SAtk, -Spd) - Trick Room - Psychic - Focus Blast - Shadow Ball Starmie @ Leftovers Trait: Natural Cure EVs: 128 HP / 128 SAtk / 252 Spd Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Hydro Pump - Thunderbolt - Rapid Spin - Recover Salamence (M) @ Choice Scarf Trait: Intimidate EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SAtk / 252 Spd Naive Nature (+Spd, -SDef) - Outrage - Earthquake - Dragon Claw - Fire Blast - MetaGross66 - Mienshao, Deoxys-D "Got some big news. Sorry to disappoint everyone else that raced for first to top 100, but I got it. :p" Peaked at: 1339 (#98) on 1/4/2012 Full Team Mienshao (M) @ Choice Scarf Trait: Regenerator EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SAtk / 252 Spd Naive Nature (+Spd, -SDef) - Hi Jump Kick - Hidden Power [Ice] - Stone Edge - U-turn Ferrothorn (M) @ Rocky Helmet Trait: Iron Barbs EVs: 252 HP / 88 Def / 168 SDef Impish Nature (+Def, -SAtk) - Stealth Rock - Thunder Wave - Power Whip - Leech Seed Deoxys-D @ Leftovers Trait: Pressure EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk) - Spikes - Recover - Thunder Wave - Knock Off Vaporeon (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Hydration EVs: 244 HP / 252 Def / 12 Spd Bold Nature (+Def, -Atk) - Wish - Scald - Protect - Haze Gengar (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Levitate EVs: 4 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Substitute - Disable - Shadow Ball - Focus Blast Haxorus (M) @ Choice Band Trait: Mold Breaker EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Dual Chop - Outrage - Brick Break - Earthquake Remember, any Dark Horse Pokemon that are registered into the Hall of Fame this month are NOT AVAILABLE for others to register as their Dark Horse Pokemon. 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Jan 2nd, 2012, 4:47:23 PM	#3
*Birkal We have the technology. Super Moderator** Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,007 The Mentor	Credit goes to the excellent Xous54 for the above Blitzle image. Used with his personal permission. Registered Users: - AasTmO - Snorlax - AccidentalGreed - Togekiss - Aeromence - Mawile - afterburn - Feraligatr - ala - Toxicroak, Kingdra - alexwolf - None - alphatron - Gallade - anchorman92 - Sigilyph - AOPSUser - Alakazam, Sawsbuck - Astrith01 - Raikou, Suicune - Axmaster68 - None - Berry1 - Accelgor - Berserker Lord - Metagross - Birkal - Wobbuffet, Scrafty - Brizznetz - Shiftry - Bruno Magno - Crobat - BurningMan - Azelf, Tornadus - Byrn Dragonstone - Kyurem, Venomoth - Byrne - None - Charge - Feraligatr - Cherub Agent - Steelix - complete legitimacy - Azumarill - czechm8 - Weavile, Zapdos - Darkdiglett - Houndoom - DDRMaster - Porygon2 - Drifloon - Mamoswine - emirinho - Donphan - EpicTurtle - Hippowdon - Eradicator - Sharpedo - erisiascape - Machamp - Exclamation! - Kyurem - fairytale - Quagsire, Nidoqueen - Fizz - None - Foster - Slowbro - FrostFire - Suicune - ginganinja - Virizion - GrassBlade - Rotom-C, Azelf - iss - Lanturn - jaredz99 - Heracross, Ursaring - Jcpdragonx - Darmanitan, Tangrowth, Slowking - jessifer - Lilligant - Joeyboy - Mew - King Serperior - Crobat - KorKonT - Mew - Lady_Alex - Cresselia - lampeskaerm2 - Spinda - Leethoof - Scrafty - Lehran - Shaymin - lolnub - Rotom-C - Lucario_Guy - Chandelure - LucaroarkZ - Medicham, Weavile - LuckOverSkill - Cobalion - MaestroXXVI - None - Malvira - Shaymin - Master of the Six Kings - Ludicolo - Matthew - Xatu, Gastrodon - mehbear - Mew - MetaGross66 - Mienshao, Deoxys-D - Mewcario2546 - Dewgong - mixmaster.mewthree - Magneton, Claydol - MoltenKyurem - Durant - Mr_br_kill - Empoleon - Mr.L - Porygon2 - NatGeo - None - ninja-persian - Rhyperior - NixHex - Jolteon - NoJohns - Bronzong - Omnigross266 - Serperior - Patolegend! - Nidoking - Pearl. - Froslass - prem - Sceptile, Latias - Pocket - Alakazam - Pwnemon - Slowbro, Hydreigon - Ranger Blue - Crobat, Cradily - Raseri - Victini - ReshiramBlitz - Gardevoir - risenreturn - Misdreavus - SevilitheArcanine - Shuckle - Sgt. F*face - Mew - ShakeItUp - Mightyena - shnen - Hariyama - Showsni - Charizard - Skore - Slowbro - skymastergamerpt - Alakazam - Sloth105 - Sableye - Solstice - Machamp - Soulous - Crawdaunt - spuds4ever - None - ssbbm - Dugtrio, Staraptor, Honchkrow, Machamp, Slowbro - Stallion - Chandelure - Stif247 - Mew - Strobe - Raikou - t100drat - Sudowoodo - Tb_dude - Durant - Texas Cloverleaf - Aggron - ToF - Mamoswine - toshimelonhead - Venusaur, Sawsbuck - The Goddamn Batman - Alakazam - ThePillsburyDoughBoy - Hippowdon - The Reptile - Hydreigon - The Silent Storm - Sharpedo - TropiOUs - Hydreigon - Twannes - Kyurem - Tyranitarphantom - Arcanine - V0x - Scrafty, Wobbuffet - Valentine - Sharpedo - Vein - Milotic - Vemane - Tornadus - WashedLaundry - Kyurem, Abomasnow, Mamoswine - waterwarrior - Zapdos - XcRunner - Uxie - xtrashine - Chandelure - YAYtears - Nidoqueen - YoungsterKeiran - Azumarill - younglink27 - Bastiodon, Golbat - 2sly4u - Wobbuffet Remember, registration is always OPEN.** Last edited by Birkal; Feb 1st, 2012 at 10:52:24 PM.

Jan 2nd, 2012, 4:50:30 PM	#4
Texas Cloverleaf meh Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,346 Ottawa	Why is the banner so big... eh fine PO NAME: Aggron Smash DARK HORSE POKEMON: Aggron HALL OF FAME STANDING: lol CURRENT LADDER STANDING: 1321, rank #132 changed to Band Aggron My team has Hydreigon too :3 __________________ C&C/Smog work Last edited by Texas Cloverleaf; Jan 6th, 2012 at 5:21:47 PM.

Jan 2nd, 2012, 5:05:41 PM	#7
skymastergamerpt Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 24	Very intersting one question though what are the considered dark horse pokemons?

Jan 2nd, 2012, 5:07:30 PM	#8
Fizz Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 801	Read the OP man. Any mon under 5% OU usage. __________________ I'm on the Grammar-Prose Team; feel free to message me if you'd like to have something checked.

Jan 2nd, 2012, 5:14:55 PM	#10
skymastergamerpt Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 24	PO Name : Skymastergamerpt2 Dark Horse Pokemon: Alakazam Hall of Fame Standing: Nope Current Ladder Standing: 13464 Alakazam (M) @ Life Orb Trait: Magic Guard EVs: 4 Def / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Timid Nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Psychic - Shadow Ball - Substitute - Energy Ball This match is a good example of Alakazam is faring http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UuUMvp30y8 Birkal just to tell you that I am restarting using a different account named Skymastergamerptdark. I will be using: The Same Alakazam as before only difference is having HP Fighting instead of Energy Ball. Chandelure (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Flash Fire EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk) - Substitute - Shadow Ball - Fire Blast - Pain Split And finnaly: Donphan (M) @ Leftovers Trait: Sturdy EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Rapid Spin - Earthquake - Stone Edge - Stealth Rock By the way in case you are wondering the other members of this team will be Jirachi, Haxorus and Scizor Last edited by skymastergamerpt; Jan 3rd, 2012 at 4:17:54 PM.

Jan 2nd, 2012, 5:43:58 PM	#13
AOPSUser Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,736 San Diego (GMT -8)	PO Name: AoPSpwnz Dark Horse Pokemon: Alakazam, Sawsbuck, ~~Donphan~~ (last two came on while teambuilding, Donphan sucked) Hall of Fame Standing: really? Current Ladder Standing: 1000 __________________ My Scramble Compendium CAP ASB Team Shuckle sweep HARVESTTTTTT 23:17 Matezoide WATCHING PILOSWINE 23:17 Matezoide DIE 23:17 Matezoide IT MADE ME 23:17 Matezoide SEXUALLY 23:17 Matezoide AROUSED Last edited by AOPSUser; Jan 3rd, 2012 at 7:26:38 PM.

Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:02:45 PM	#15
iss perpetual semifinalist Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,979 sirndpt <3	Pokemon Online Username: iss. Hall of Fame Standing: 9.9 Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Lanturn Current Ladder Standing: 1000 __________________ "Mienfoo is a shitty Pokemon." - blarajan ~CHINCHOUS~

Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:08:42 PM	#16
lampeskaerm2 Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 12	Pokemon Online Username: IonlyusemySPINDA, onlyusemySPINDA and onlyusemeSPINDA Dark Horse Pokemon: Spinda Hall of Fame Standing: N/A Current Ladder Standing: 1000 Edit: Now, I have 2 usernames Last edited by lampeskaerm2; Jan 7th, 2012 at 7:10:46 AM.

Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:10:23 PM	#17
*Birkal We have the technology. Super Moderator** Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,007 The Mentor	Oh! I can't wait to see what kind of Lanturn set you are running, iss. I've always been interested in using it, but I usually chicken out and end up using Rotom-W. Lucario Guy's Chandelure is also exciting; Sublure is a great set that packs a punch. It will be cool to see how that team pans out. Remember, this topic isn't just for registering! It's open for discussion too. Sharing sets, teammates, and feedback is perfectly acceptable.

Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:13:03 PM	#18
AOPSUser Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,736 San Diego (GMT -8)	How do you take a screenshot? __________________ My Scramble Compendium CAP ASB Team Shuckle sweep HARVESTTTTTT 23:17 Matezoide WATCHING PILOSWINE 23:17 Matezoide DIE 23:17 Matezoide IT MADE ME 23:17 Matezoide SEXUALLY 23:17 Matezoide AROUSED

Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:14:50 PM	#19
ssbbm Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 999 Where you can play Pokemon with Singing Narwhals and Dancing Clouds	Pokemon Online Username:ssbbm [dh] Hall of Fame Standing:1357 Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Dugtrio Current Ladder Standing: 1357 Pokemon Online Username:ssbbm [dh] Hall of Fame Standing:1357 Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Staraptor Current Ladder Standing: 1357 Pokemon Online Username:ssbbm [dh] Hall of Fame Standing:1357 Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Honchkrow Current Ladder Standing: 1357 ---------- Pokemon Online Username:dr evil Hall of Fame Standing: Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: lanturn Current Ladder Standing: Pokemon Online Username:dr evil Hall of Fame Standing: Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: mantine Current Ladder Standing: Pokemon Online Username:dr evil Hall of Fame Standing: Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: hitmontop Current Ladder Standing: Last edited by ssbbm; Jan 31st, 2012 at 4:57:35 PM. Reason: lol i am pathetic

Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:26:53 PM	#20
Leethoof Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,938 Siberia	PO Username: Dark Leethoof Hall of Fame: .... Dark Horse Pokemon: Scrafty Current Ladder Standing: 1000 __________________ Team Bastiodon My ASB Hipster Index is: 5.26 (Probably lower than yours!)

Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:31:12 PM	#21
The Reptile Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 640 DreMZ on PS! (´･ω･`)	Pokemon Online Username: TheGhetsis Hall of Fame Standing: :( Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Hydreigon (4.862% lololol) Current Ladder Standing: 1000 (after playing around, I managed to loop back to 1000. Son of a bitch, why am I so bad. ;-;) Set: Hydreigon (F) @ Expert Belt Trait: Levitate EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd Modest Nature (+SAtk, -Atk) - Draco Meteor - Dark Pulse - Fire Blast - Focus Blast __________________ I do the arts now! :D Last edited by The Reptile; Jan 4th, 2012 at 6:25:15 PM.

Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:36:45 PM	#22
Pwnemon Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3,982 Maryland	meh, azelf sucks so i changed to slowbro/hydreigon, check my reg post. __________________ [11:56pm] Pwnemon: statutory rape and all [11:56pm] bmelts: i have such a huge boner right now [9:28pm] Kadew: pwnemon that signature is like an x marking the spot of treasure, except instead of treasure its a pile of humorous garbage that turtles crapped out

Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:58:55 PM	#23
Lucario_Guy Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 208 Poison Life, Poison Live!	@AOPSUser Push the "Print Screen" key on your keyboard, just above the "Insert" and "Delete" keys. (The words "Print Screen" may be abbreviated in any number of ways, depending on the age and make of your keyboard.) After that, just paste it from the clipboard into any image-editing program (ala Paint), save, and upload to an image-hosting website before posting it here. :] __________________ I wish The Koffings had actual albums released, with music like this. Then my life would be complete. <3

Jan 2nd, 2012, 6:59:03 PM	#24
jaredz99 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 59	Pokemon Online Username: HeraBeast2 Hall of Fame Standing: Nope. Dark Horse Pokemon Currently Working With: Heracross + Ursaring Current Ladder Standing: 1176 Here there be sets: Heracross (M) @ Toxic Orb Trait: Guts EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd / 4HP Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk) - Megahorn - Close Combat - Stone Edge - Facade Ursaring (M) @ Toxic Orb Trait: Quick Feet EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd Jolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk) - Facade - Close Combat - Crunch - Swords Dance Last edited by jaredz99; Jan 11th, 2012 at 9:06:00 PM.