Research Group #5 - Lairon, Simipour, Fraxure

DTC · Aug 23rd, 2012, 11:34:33 PM

Introduction:
NU is a tier where many Pokemon are usable, and there are a ton of different options. Research Group aids in helping explore the tier. Who knows, maybe in future tier changes one of these Pokemon can be incredibly useful, potentially being able to check the new threats well. Maybe one of these Pokemon may find uses in other tiers and is not just a simple throw-away Pokemon, unlike some unfortunate Pokemon in NU.

Some rules:

Be open-minded. Don't just say something is terrible and walk away; at least look into them and see what options they may be able to utilize.
Feel free to theorymon, but make it clear that you are theorymon'ing. At the end of the week, however, I want discussion to move towards how useful the Pokemon actually are in NU, and what sets are effective on them.
Just because an analysis has been done for a Pokemon doesn't mean there isn't more to explore; it's quite possible that something might have gone unnoticed or is missing.
Do not post in this thread complaining about the Pokemon I choose and/or suggesting ones we should do for future weeks. I want discussion to stay on topic about the 3 Pokemon we are "researching". You'll be able to vote on what Pokemon you want the next Research Group right before it starts (out of a ballot that is determined by me)

The 3 Pokemon that we will be looking into this Research Group are:

How useful are these Pokemon in NU? What sets can they run effectively? What gives them trouble? What advantages do they have over other Pokemon? How well do they work in the metagame? If you have anything to say about any of these Pokemon, please post about them! It doesn't matter if you've used them or have just faced them in battle, anything is fine (but please, do try them). Just be sure to back up your posts with good competitive reasoning. Remember, discussion is not limited to this topic, you are encouraged to talk about these Pokemon in #neverused/#pokemon as well!

Please include more substance in your posts than just "in" and what Pokemon you're using. What sets are you planning on using? What interests you about whatever Pokemon you're using?

DTC · Aug 23rd, 2012, 11:35:03 PM

There will now be a point system in Research Group. Whoever has the most points at the end of 10 Research Group's will get a special prize. You can get points through the following methods:

Get one of these 5 awards for Research Group: "Best Forum Discusser" (this topic only), "Best IRC Discusser (#pokemon or #neverused)", "Most Innovative", "Most Interesting Set", and "Game-breaking discovery". Each of these will give you 5 points.
Win Pokemon challenges. These challenges would be something like "use Synthesis Simisage effectively". Each challenge you complete successfully you get 3 points for.
On Pokemon Showdown, if you ladder up to 1900, you get 6 points, 1750, 4 points, and 1600, 2 points.
Possibly some additional bonus points~

Pokemon Challenges

Rules:

You must test the sets that you post out
You must talk about what the sets do and your experiences with them
You may not use any slashes

Note: this is a trial run, so there may be a lot of changes in future Research Group's.

Create and test a set that effectively uses a boosting move

Create and test a set that effectively uses Reversal

Create and test a set that effectively uses Work Up
Create and test a set that effectively uses either Liechi Berry or Petaya Berry

Note: All moves must have some relevant use, and not just be filler choices.

Points Leaderboard

**Raseri** · Aug 23rd, 2012, 11:39:05 PM

I'll use Fraxure, it strong :) alt: i7f or fraxuring NU

Also a note to all potential Sweet Potatoes, this thread will be monitored closely, so make sure you discuss each of the pokemon!

Yonko7 · Aug 23rd, 2012, 11:40:14 PM

Simipour is meh monkey. Under #pour

Incon · Aug 23rd, 2012, 11:42:42 PM

Yes!! Im so excited to use these three! Ill be using Fraxure and Lairon for sure, possible Simipour too.

Alt: Freshman

Will be updating post later with results.

Shuckleking87 · Aug 23rd, 2012, 11:59:35 PM

Using lairon and simipour!

Alt:Shuckleking55

NuclearMedicineT · Aug 24th, 2012, 1:55:00 AM

Since I always use Fraxure I'm gonna try Lairon this time. Will be using the alt HeadSmack.
I'm planning to use this set:

Lairon @ Eviolite
Trait: Rock Head
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 HP / 4 SDef
Adamant Nature
- Head Smash
- Stealth Rock
- Iron Head
- Earthquake

Annoyer · Aug 24th, 2012, 2:11:06 AM

I will be using Fraxure under the alt "dun for". Since I have used DD and choices sets extensively, I will be posting a bulky SubDD set I made a while ago that has done well for me in the past.

Himanattsu · Aug 24th, 2012, 2:53:59 AM

I'm in, playing as Simipour. IRC name and PS! name is CirnoBangz. I might take the pinch Berry challenge, since it has Gluttony. Something like this...

Simipour @ Petaya Berry
Trait: Gluttony
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 SAtk / 4 HP
Naive Nature
- Substitute
- Surf
- Ice Beam
- Grass Knot

Sweet Jesus · Aug 24th, 2012, 6:21:44 AM

I usualy never participate in RW but I'm currently using Fraxure and I'm loving him.

Xei Win Toh · Aug 24th, 2012, 6:53:56 AM

Go for broke or go home.

I'll use all three, on the alt Ruo.

BROStime · Aug 24th, 2012, 7:16:45 AM

Ill use Lairon.

Shelmet · Aug 24th, 2012, 11:36:55 AM

I'll use all three though I'll focus on simipour.

~~Wobble~~ · Aug 24th, 2012, 12:12:14 PM

Thank God the ladder is back.

I think I'll use a physically defensive Lairon set.

Django · Aug 24th, 2012, 1:02:11 PM

Alright I'll be doing this as dragontamerjohn

xJaiYT · Aug 24th, 2012, 1:39:04 PM

Using Frax(t)ure. :D

I've not played NU in so long.. I miss jynx :'(

Laddering on showdown too. under Jai

TropiOUs · Aug 24th, 2012, 3:35:09 PM

Lairon and Fraxure as options...
This will be easy as fuck
Alt: Bobby Kotick

EBeast · Aug 24th, 2012, 3:48:34 PM

Using Simipour, likely using NP with Salac

Simipour (F) @ Salac Berry
Trait: Gluttony
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Nasty Plot
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- HP Grass

Alt: Eiki Yamaxanadu

EDIT: Been using Simipour and it's honestly not very good at all, imo. I'd rather be using Samurott or Ludicolo. Maybe it's just me set, but I'll be changing over to Fraxure. Going to try out Keiran's set, Endure Liechi Unburden Reversal Hitmonlee was cool in RU, so I feel like I HAVE to try out that set.

Full2Half · Aug 24th, 2012, 4:28:20 PM

Ok I might try all 3, although i like simipour's challenges, so i'll probably focus on him. Might use fraxure because I already have and hes cool. I've tried lairon though and i'm a bit sceptical, so I might not try him.

I'm probably going to attempt some kind of gluttony set with simipour. my prob with it is to decide if i should go phys or spc. If i go leichi, I can abuse acrobatics and maybe troll for flinches with waterfall. However, if i go for petaya then i can have more power and coverage with hydro pump/ice beam. If all fails, i can always use NP or use scarfed to troll DTC. :]

As for fraxure, i've used it already and I already have an idea of what it's good at. I'll probably use CB or DD because they are cool and strong. The new additions of superpower and aqua tail as well as solid bulk with eviolite, usable speed, and great attack, not to mention dragon typing make him a very capable user of DD. It's no wonder it's been called NU's best dragon type! I like that it's getting exposure this RW, because it definately has potential to be a top tier threat.

Lairon is the poke i'm the least enthusiastic about this week. Tbh, if I use it, it will just be because of SR and dragon/steel duo. However, it does have the potential to run a somewhat effective tank set, although it's a bit weak for my taste. Head smash is pretty awesome, I've got to admit that. But outside head smash and the steel typing, he has no recovery dispite his huge bulk, and therefore is a pretty bland pokemon imo.

Btw my alt will be Full2TheWaterworks and i'll post any sets that i've tried later.

Shelmet · Aug 24th, 2012, 5:00:52 PM

Kinda just theorymoning, will expand later...

Fraxure @ Liechi Berry
Trait: Mold Breaker
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Substitute
- Dragon Dance
- Reversal
- Outrage

Keiran · Aug 24th, 2012, 5:02:33 PM

(M) @ Salac Berry
Trait: Mold Breaker
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 Atk / 4 HP
Jolly Nature
- Swords Dance / Dragon Dance
- Dragon Claw / Outrage
- Reversal
- Endure

So this Fraxure set is pretty strong, albeit gimmicky. The premise of the set is to set up a Swords Dance or a Dragon Dance, while hopefully surviving a hit. Then using Endure in order to get 1 HP, this does two things: Activate Fraxure's Salac Berry, giving it a much needed speed boost, while also maxing out Reversal's base power. However, this leaves Fraxure vulnerable to all kinds of priority moves, such as Sucker Punch or Mach Punch. While it sounds good on paper, it hasn't been so good in practice. Fraxure's poor defences often mean that it will either set up an Swords Dance, or use Endure to get its Salac Berry boost. Additionally, Fraxure's reliance on being low on HP means that it will often to fall to priority moves. However, when this set does manage to work, it is amazing. I have a short log that I remembered to save, from one of my battles earlier.

Turn 11
Fraxure used Endure!
Fraxure braced itself!
The foe's Floatzel used Ice Punch!
It's super effective! Fraxure lost 100% of its health!
Fraxure ate its Salac Berry!
The Salac Berry raised Fraxure's Speed!
Turn 12
Fraxure used Dragon Claw!
The foe's Floatzel lost 100% of its health!
The foe's Floatzel fainted!
lkjkh sent out Regice!
Turn 13
Fraxure used Reversal!
It's super effective! The foe's Regice lost 100% of its health!
The foe's Regice fainted!
lkjkh sent out Ludicolo!
Turn 14
Fraxure used Dragon Claw!
A critical hit! The foe's Ludicolo lost 100% of its health!
The foe's Ludicolo fainted!

xJaiYT · Aug 24th, 2012, 5:03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat Full2Half

As for fraxure, i've used it already and I already have an idea of what it's good at. I'll probably use CB or DD because they are cool and strong. The new additions of superpower and aqua tail as well as solid bulk with eviolite, usable speed, and great attack, not to mention dragon typing make him a very capable user of DD. It's no wonder it's been called NU's best dragon type! I like that it's getting exposure this RW, because it definately has potential to be a top tier threat.

Oh mother of god Fraxure is so good! I'm not a fan of using superpower, but aqua tail is good coverage. Anyone else notice you can kinda build a Rain team around these 3 Pokes?

Notable partners:
Rotom-S
Seaking.
Electabuzz
Garbodor
Vileplume

Full2Half · Aug 24th, 2012, 5:49:51 PM

I also forgot to mention it also got low kick which can be better than superpower on the DD set due to no drops etc.

~~Wobble~~ · Aug 24th, 2012, 7:25:31 PM

Post about Physically Defensive Lairon coming up.

ChaoticaMortis · Aug 24th, 2012, 7:31:44 PM

Alt: Mortis_Is_Testing

I will attempt to build a successful team around Lairon. Knowing that investing in Speed would probably be useless (as Lairon is so slow), I decided to make a bulky attacking set with Hone Claws as the boosting move. I'm not sure whether I should use Eviolite or Life Orb, but for now I will be testing this set:

Lairon @ Eviolite
Trait: Rock Head
Adamant Nature
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def
-Head Smash
-Earthquake
-Superpower
-Hone Claws

Head Smash is obvious STAB, while Rock Head keeps you from taking that horrid recoil. Earthquake is for perfect neutral coverage. Superpower is for coverage but it seems a little redundant with what I already have. It's not like Lairon has many other options though. Hone Claws is probably the most useful move on the set as it boosts Head Smash's accuracy to much more acceptable levels while also raising the power of all Lairon's other attacks. I'll also be testing this set with a Life Orb instead of Eviolite if I find the extra bulk to be unnecessary.

EDIT: The more I think about it, the more I also like the idea of using this set with Life Orb in Trick Room. Lairon has the potential to make great use of the pseudo Speed boost.

PROGRESS EDIT: So far Lairon is proving to be pretty good. I've paired it up with Drifblim as he lures Fighting and Ground attacks like mad, and the pair has been somewhat successful. Hone Claws has also been a great decision as I haven't missed a single Head Smash after boosting with it, and the extra power makes the move even more devastating. Definitely a good Pokemon when it gets a chance to set up.

Aug 23rd, 2012, 11:34:33 PM	#1
DTC Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,069 Mentor	Research Group #5 - Lairon, Simipour, Fraxure Introduction: NU is a tier where many Pokemon are usable, and there are a ton of different options. Research Group aids in helping explore the tier. Who knows, maybe in future tier changes one of these Pokemon can be incredibly useful, potentially being able to check the new threats well. Maybe one of these Pokemon may find uses in other tiers and is not just a simple throw-away Pokemon, unlike some unfortunate Pokemon in NU. Some rules: Be open-minded. Don't just say something is terrible and walk away; at least look into them and see what options they may be able to utilize. Feel free to theorymon, but make it clear that you are theorymon'ing. At the end of the week, however, I want discussion to move towards how useful the Pokemon actually are in NU, and what sets are effective on them. Just because an analysis has been done for a Pokemon doesn't mean there isn't more to explore; it's quite possible that something might have gone unnoticed or is missing. Do not post in this thread complaining about the Pokemon I choose and/or suggesting ones we should do for future weeks. I want discussion to stay on topic about the 3 Pokemon we are "researching". You'll be able to vote on what Pokemon you want the next Research Group right before it starts (out of a ballot that is determined by me) The 3 Pokemon that we will be looking into this Research Group are: How useful are these Pokemon in NU? What sets can they run effectively? What gives them trouble? What advantages do they have over other Pokemon? How well do they work in the metagame? If you have anything to say about any of these Pokemon, please post about them! It doesn't matter if you've used them or have just faced them in battle, anything is fine (but please, do try them). Just be sure to back up your posts with good competitive reasoning. Remember, discussion is not limited to this topic, you are encouraged to talk about these Pokemon in #neverused/#pokemon as well! Please include more substance in your posts than just "in" and what Pokemon you're using. What sets are you planning on using? What interests you about whatever Pokemon you're using? __________________ Pokemon Showdown! #pokemon

Aug 23rd, 2012, 11:35:03 PM	#2
DTC Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,069 Mentor	There will now be a point system in Research Group. Whoever has the most points at the end of 10 Research Group's will get a special prize. You can get points through the following methods: Get one of these 5 awards for Research Group: "Best Forum Discusser" (this topic only), "Best IRC Discusser (#pokemon or #neverused)", "Most Innovative", "Most Interesting Set", and "Game-breaking discovery". Each of these will give you 5 points. Win Pokemon challenges. These challenges would be something like "use Synthesis Simisage effectively". Each challenge you complete successfully you get 3 points for. On Pokemon Showdown, if you ladder up to 1900, you get 6 points, 1750, 4 points, and 1600, 2 points. Possibly some additional bonus points~ Pokemon Challenges Rules: You must test the sets that you post out You must talk about what the sets do and your experiences with them You may not use any slashes Note: this is a trial run, so there may be a lot of changes in future Research Group's. Create and test a set that effectively uses a boosting move Create and test a set that effectively uses Reversal Create and test a set that effectively uses Work Up Create and test a set that effectively uses either Liechi Berry or Petaya Berry Note: All moves must have some relevant use, and not just be filler choices. Points Leaderboard 1. CrashinBoomBang - 21 points 2. FLCL - 13 points 3. Annoyer - 12 points 4. Tribute - 2 points 5. Shovel - 1 point __________________ Pokemon Showdown! #pokemon

Aug 23rd, 2012, 11:39:05 PM	#3
Raseri I'm a leaf on the wind; watch how i soar Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,704 Mentor	I'll use Fraxure, it strong :) alt: i7f or fraxuring NU Also a note to all potential Sweet Potatoes, this thread will be monitored closely, so make sure you discuss each of the pokemon! Last edited by Raseri; Aug 24th, 2012 at 1:30:55 AM.

Aug 23rd, 2012, 11:40:14 PM	#4
Yonko7 You don’t have to forgive me. No matter what you decide from now on, I will love you forever. Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 577 Mentor	Simipour is meh monkey. Under #pour __________________ ✓\| Back in Action \|VM for a GP Stamp \| VM for a RU rate\|

Aug 23rd, 2012, 11:59:35 PM	#6
Shuckleking87 Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 196 New Jersey	Using lairon and simipour! Alt:Shuckleking55 Last edited by Shuckleking87; Aug 24th, 2012 at 1:08:37 AM.

Aug 23rd, 2012, 11:42:42 PM	#5
Incon Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 269 Oppa Gangnam Style	Yes!! Im so excited to use these three! Ill be using Fraxure and Lairon for sure, possible Simipour too. Alt: Freshman Will be updating post later with results.

Aug 24th, 2012, 1:55:00 AM	#7
NuclearMedicineT Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 29 Sweden	Since I always use Fraxure I'm gonna try Lairon this time. Will be using the alt HeadSmack. I'm planning to use this set: Lairon @ Eviolite Trait: Rock Head EVs: 252 Atk / 252 HP / 4 SDef Adamant Nature - Head Smash - Stealth Rock - Iron Head - Earthquake

Aug 24th, 2012, 2:11:06 AM	#8
Annoyer flappin' Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 338 ~	I will be using Fraxure under the alt "dun for". Since I have used DD and choices sets extensively, I will be posting a bulky SubDD set I made a while ago that has done well for me in the past. __________________ 21:29 FLCL i like ps though Oct 03 22:34:59 <MMF> but he was sleeping and someone came up and starting humping the shit out of him Oct 03 22:35:10 <MMF> then another person jumped on top of him Oct 03 22:35:16 <MMF> and starting railing that person 22:50 Djangoo fuck it I'll take the man with a vagina 21:36 FLCL hey while you were gone i got laid too 21:36 FLCL with my hand 20:24 amarillo i can blow u instead

Aug 24th, 2012, 2:53:59 AM	#9
Himanattsu Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 216 East Coast	I'm in, playing as Simipour. IRC name and PS! name is CirnoBangz. I might take the pinch Berry challenge, since it has Gluttony. Something like this... Simipour @ Petaya Berry Trait: Gluttony EVs: 252 Spd / 252 SAtk / 4 HP Naive Nature - Substitute - Surf - Ice Beam - Grass Knot __________________ @Soarin: There's no hax in pokemon. @Soarin: Crits are supposed to happen. @Soarin: Flinches are supposed to happen. @Soarin: Paralysis is supposed to happen. @Soarin: Deal with it.

Aug 24th, 2012, 6:21:44 AM	#10
Sweet Jesus Neal and Jack and me, absent lovers... Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 402 Montreal	I usualy never participate in RW but I'm currently using Fraxure and I'm loving him.

Aug 24th, 2012, 6:53:56 AM	#11
Xei Win Toh Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 20 Sweden	Go for broke or go home. I'll use all three, on the alt Ruo.

Aug 24th, 2012, 7:16:45 AM	#12
BROStime Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 348 First they ignore you, then laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.	Ill use Lairon.

Aug 24th, 2012, 11:36:55 AM	#13
Shelmet Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 97 choicespecs emolga	I'll use all three though I'll focus on simipour.

Aug 24th, 2012, 12:12:14 PM	#14
~~Wobble~~ Banned deucer. Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 73	Thank God the ladder is back. I think I'll use a physically defensive Lairon set.

Aug 24th, 2012, 1:02:11 PM	#15
Django Hear me Roar Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,667	Alright I'll be doing this as dragontamerjohn Last edited by Django; Aug 25th, 2012 at 10:19:03 AM.

Aug 24th, 2012, 1:39:04 PM	#16
xJaiYT Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 36 England	Using Frax(t)ure. :D I've not played NU in so long.. I miss jynx :'( Laddering on showdown too. under Jai __________________ Using the word ''Smogon'' as an insult is cute. Or not. VGC13 Champion wannabe ~ Last edited by xJaiYT; Aug 24th, 2012 at 2:14:10 PM.

Aug 24th, 2012, 3:35:09 PM	#17
TropiOUs Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 414 North Korea	Lairon and Fraxure as options... This will be easy as fuck Alt: Bobby Kotick __________________ 16:46 <TLCNU> Esca literally is 2HKO'd by Stoutland Fire Fang Last edited by TropiOUs; Aug 24th, 2012 at 3:51:47 PM.

Aug 24th, 2012, 3:48:34 PM	#18
EBeast she's probably sexting nprtprt Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 642	Using Simipour, likely using NP with Salac Simipour (F) @ Salac Berry Trait: Gluttony EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe Naive Nature - Nasty Plot - Hydro Pump - Ice Beam - HP Grass Alt: Eiki Yamaxanadu EDIT: Been using Simipour and it's honestly not very good at all, imo. I'd rather be using Samurott or Ludicolo. Maybe it's just me set, but I'll be changing over to Fraxure. Going to try out Keiran's set, Endure Liechi Unburden Reversal Hitmonlee was cool in RU, so I feel like I HAVE to try out that set. __________________ Last edited by EBeast; Aug 24th, 2012 at 5:40:15 PM.

Aug 24th, 2012, 4:28:20 PM	#19
Full2Half Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 195 You Don't Say?	Ok I might try all 3, although i like simipour's challenges, so i'll probably focus on him. Might use fraxure because I already have and hes cool. I've tried lairon though and i'm a bit sceptical, so I might not try him. I'm probably going to attempt some kind of gluttony set with simipour. my prob with it is to decide if i should go phys or spc. If i go leichi, I can abuse acrobatics and maybe troll for flinches with waterfall. However, if i go for petaya then i can have more power and coverage with hydro pump/ice beam. If all fails, i can always use NP or use scarfed to troll DTC. :] As for fraxure, i've used it already and I already have an idea of what it's good at. I'll probably use CB or DD because they are cool and strong. The new additions of superpower and aqua tail as well as solid bulk with eviolite, usable speed, and great attack, not to mention dragon typing make him a very capable user of DD. It's no wonder it's been called NU's best dragon type! I like that it's getting exposure this RW, because it definately has potential to be a top tier threat. Lairon is the poke i'm the least enthusiastic about this week. Tbh, if I use it, it will just be because of SR and dragon/steel duo. However, it does have the potential to run a somewhat effective tank set, although it's a bit weak for my taste. Head smash is pretty awesome, I've got to admit that. But outside head smash and the steel typing, he has no recovery dispite his huge bulk, and therefore is a pretty bland pokemon imo. Btw my alt will be Full2TheWaterworks and i'll post any sets that i've tried later. __________________ Ban Pennsylvania, We're Too Bork My First NU RMT! Revenge Of the Drunken Claw

Aug 24th, 2012, 5:00:52 PM	#20
Shelmet Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 97 choicespecs emolga	Kinda just theorymoning, will expand later... Fraxure @ Liechi Berry Trait: Mold Breaker Nature: Jolly EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe - Substitute - Dragon Dance - Reversal - Outrage

Aug 24th, 2012, 5:02:33 PM	#21
Keiran Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 441 memory is ram	(M) @ Salac Berry Trait: Mold Breaker EVs: 252 Spd / 252 Atk / 4 HP Jolly Nature - Swords Dance / Dragon Dance - Dragon Claw / Outrage - Reversal - Endure So this Fraxure set is pretty strong, albeit gimmicky. The premise of the set is to set up a Swords Dance or a Dragon Dance, while hopefully surviving a hit. Then using Endure in order to get 1 HP, this does two things: Activate Fraxure's Salac Berry, giving it a much needed speed boost, while also maxing out Reversal's base power. However, this leaves Fraxure vulnerable to all kinds of priority moves, such as Sucker Punch or Mach Punch. While it sounds good on paper, it hasn't been so good in practice. Fraxure's poor defences often mean that it will either set up an Swords Dance, or use Endure to get its Salac Berry boost. Additionally, Fraxure's reliance on being low on HP means that it will often to fall to priority moves. However, when this set does manage to work, it is amazing. I have a short log that I remembered to save, from one of my battles earlier. Turn 11 Fraxure used Endure! Fraxure braced itself! The foe's Floatzel used Ice Punch! It's super effective! Fraxure lost 100% of its health! Fraxure ate its Salac Berry! The Salac Berry raised Fraxure's Speed! Turn 12 Fraxure used Dragon Claw! The foe's Floatzel lost 100% of its health! The foe's Floatzel fainted! lkjkh sent out Regice! Turn 13 Fraxure used Reversal! It's super effective! The foe's Regice lost 100% of its health! The foe's Regice fainted! lkjkh sent out Ludicolo! Turn 14 Fraxure used Dragon Claw! A critical hit! The foe's Ludicolo lost 100% of its health! The foe's Ludicolo fainted! __________________ http://i.imgur.com/V3gVE.png http://i.imgur.com/DtPw4.png

Aug 24th, 2012, 5:49:51 PM	#23
Full2Half Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 195 You Don't Say?	I also forgot to mention it also got low kick which can be better than superpower on the DD set due to no drops etc. __________________ Ban Pennsylvania, We're Too Bork My First NU RMT! Revenge Of the Drunken Claw

Aug 24th, 2012, 7:25:31 PM	#24
~~Wobble~~ Banned deucer. Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 73	Post about Physically Defensive Lairon coming up.

Aug 24th, 2012, 7:31:44 PM	#25
ChaoticaMortis Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 519 Texas	Alt: Mortis_Is_Testing I will attempt to build a successful team around Lairon. Knowing that investing in Speed would probably be useless (as Lairon is so slow), I decided to make a bulky attacking set with Hone Claws as the boosting move. I'm not sure whether I should use Eviolite or Life Orb, but for now I will be testing this set: Lairon @ Eviolite Trait: Rock Head Adamant Nature EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def -Head Smash -Earthquake -Superpower -Hone Claws Head Smash is obvious STAB, while Rock Head keeps you from taking that horrid recoil. Earthquake is for perfect neutral coverage. Superpower is for coverage but it seems a little redundant with what I already have. It's not like Lairon has many other options though. Hone Claws is probably the most useful move on the set as it boosts Head Smash's accuracy to much more acceptable levels while also raising the power of all Lairon's other attacks. I'll also be testing this set with a Life Orb instead of Eviolite if I find the extra bulk to be unnecessary. EDIT: The more I think about it, the more I also like the idea of using this set with Life Orb in Trick Room. Lairon has the potential to make great use of the pseudo Speed boost. PROGRESS EDIT: So far Lairon is proving to be pretty good. I've paired it up with Drifblim as he lures Fighting and Ground attacks like mad, and the pair has been somewhat successful. Hone Claws has also been a great decision as I haven't missed a single Head Smash after boosting with it, and the extra power makes the move even more devastating. Definitely a good Pokemon when it gets a chance to set up. Last edited by ChaoticaMortis; Aug 24th, 2012 at 9:44:11 PM.