Lapras-4 taking that Leaf Blade was brutal, but it can tank it.Okay... I tried it with the team by annimon again and actually reached Red at battle 50! And then... I'm not sure what happened. It just became ridiculous. What did I do wrong? Please tell me!
Here's the code: 626W-WWWW-WWW2-GGM2
Thank you very much! Yeah, when I watched the battle again I noticed that I should have done something different with Snorlax.Lapras-4 taking that Leaf Blade was brutal, but it can tank it.
252 Atk Kartana Leaf Blade vs. 0 HP / 252 Def Lapras: 180-212 (87.8 - 103.4%) -- 18.8% chance to OHKO
I think you would have won if you used Leech Life again on Snorlax instead of going for the kill with Liquidation. You probably would have survived another Double-Edge and then safely finish it off.
There could be something specific to the Earthquake/Toxic combo (or possibly EQ/Toxic/Protect) that triggers this response in the AI when dealing with Flyers (this says nothing about whether they will try to Toxic Levitators), which may help explain the lack of switching with the others (no EQ on hand). Something to do with the code, maybe?KBEG WWWW WWW2 GM6F - On turn 1, the AI switches Cradily34(shown to be Cradily3 later in the battle) out against Dragonite. Cradily3's moveset is Toxic/Protect/Sandstorm/Earthquake. This shows that the AI can still switch out even if they have a Status move that can damage you. An earlier battle against lead Tauros4 (Protect/Toxic/Double Team/Earthquake) reinforces this point.
PSXW WWWW WWW2 GMCN - The AI does not switch Cresselia2(Moonlight/Double Team/Toxic/Protect) out of Aegislash despite being unable to do anything to it. Someone investigate this more to find out whether sets like Cresselia2 and Weezing4 can be recalled by the AI.
I don't have video, but I can confirm that AI will switch out a Choice Band/Scarf/Specs Pokémon if it cannot damage you. Also, it will choose whatever move will hurt your current Pokémon the most even if it means it will not be able to damage the next. Had a last Pokémon left Choice Band Aerodactyl use Earthquake vs my Aegislash knowing I still had my Dragonite left.Uploading some battle videos showcasing various AI quirks. This first one will give context to the second video..
LN6W WWWW WWW2 GLPS - This shows that the AI is indeed capable of mega evolving Garchomp4 under as of yet unknown circumstances. (Probably to secure an OHKO)
9NTW WWWW WWW2 GMWG - This shows that sometimes the AI refuses to Mega Evolve Garchomp4. (Veteran Dooley cannot use Garchomp1 or Garchomp2, and Garchomp3 does not carry Sandstorm)
D72G WWWW WWW2 GLR8 - This shows that the AI can and will switch out if their active Pokemon is incapable of damaging your active Pokemon (Mega Steelix4's moveset is Sandstorm/Gyro Ball/Earthquake/Stone Edge, and was PP stalled out of Gyro Ball and Stone Edge by Dragonite.)
KBEG WWWW WWW2 GM6F - On turn 1, the AI switches Cradily34(shown to be Cradily3 later in the battle) out against Dragonite. Cradily3's moveset is Toxic/Protect/Sandstorm/Earthquake. This shows that the AI can still switch out even if they have a Status move that can damage you. An earlier battle against lead Tauros4 (Protect/Toxic/Double Team/Earthquake) reinforces this point.
PSXW WWWW WWW2 GMCN - The AI does not switch Cresselia2(Moonlight/Double Team/Toxic/Protect) out of Aegislash despite being unable to do anything to it. Someone investigate this more to find out whether sets like Cresselia2 and Weezing4 can be recalled by the AI.
I have more interesting Battle Videos, but they cannot be uploaded for reasons unknown. One of those is proof that the AI will switch after running out of PP on a Choice-Locked move (Typhlosion3 uses Eruption 5 times against Dragonite, then switches out.)
I am planning a Koko/Raichu team too, but one thing I question and hope someone can answer - does Raichu-A need any speed investment with Electric Terrain? With Surge Surfer (and going by Maison speed tiers, I don't know if there's any for the Tree yet) wouldn't it be able to outspeed most of the place with 0?I just reached 80 in Super Doubles and still going strong. Wondering if anyone has suggestions for my team
Tapu Koko @ Choice Specs
Electrics Surge
Timid - 252 Spa, 252 Spe, 4 Hp
-Thunderbolt
-Grass Knot
-Dazzling Gleam
-HP Ice
Raichu-A @ Life Orb
Surge Surfer
Modest - 252 Spa, 252 Spe, 4 Hp
-Thunderbolt
-Grass Knot
-Psychic
-Protect
Gyarados @ gyaradosite
Intimidate
Adamant- 252 Atk, 252 Spe, 4 Hp
-Waterfall
-Crunch
-Ice Fang
-Protect
Garchomp Lum Berry
Sand Veil
Jolly - 252 Atk, 252 Spe, 4 Hp
-Earthquake
-Outrage
-Fire Fang
-Swords Dance
The straregy for this team is usually to dual thunderbolt if possible. Depending on the lead of the opponenets, gyradis is usually a good switch in to weaken physical attackers and dodge EQs thrown out at the two electric type leaks. Garchomp can switch in to absorb electric attacks thrown at gyarados, and is just generally good.
If the speed list posted earlier can be trusted, Modest Raichu-A with 0 Speed investment (130 speed) will just barely edge out Manectric-4 (258) after the Surge Surfer boost. Only problem would be if your terrain runs out, Raichu may become a liability. Still may be worth trying to bulk him up a little with those 252 EV though.I am planning a Koko/Raichu team too, but one thing I question and hope someone can answer - does Raichu-A need any speed investment with Electric Terrain? With Surge Surfer (and going by Maison speed tiers, I don't know if there's any for the Tree yet) wouldn't it be able to outspeed most of the place with 0?
Preliminary Speed tiers, based on GG Unit's Google document: http://pastebin.com/0QBULpdW
There might still be errors, especially with Speed-decreasing nature rounding.
Yes, they get replaced. So if you like the last Wally you faced, scout him, but if you didnt then dont.I appreciate the helpful multi battle replies! One last question, has anyone here tried to scout the same trainer twice? I just beat Wally again in Singles and I'm scared I'll lose the Mega chomp I got 24 wins with so far in Multis. It says I can do it I'm just unsure if it replaces his current lineup or if I can have multiple Wally lineups to choose from
When i get to 200 im planning to do a hacked team (Like that dude with Protean Mega Gengar in Battle Maison) just for fun. I would like to know if those are still allow, at least in game.I did some testing based on a comment I read somewhere else.
I hacked a 252/252/252/252/252/252 level 5 Kabuto to see if I could use it and its cheated EVs in the Tree. I was allowed to battle, but I could not upload the battle video to the internet.
Just an FYI on what the Tree will allow.
Those are known Gen 6 behaviors. My post was mainly to report on changes to AI behavior.I don't have video, but I can confirm that AI will switch out a Choice Band/Scarf/Specs Pokémon if it cannot damage you. Also, it will choose whatever move will hurt your current Pokémon the most even if it means it will not be able to damage the next. Had a last Pokémon left Choice Band Aerodactyl use Earthquake vs my Aegislash knowing I still had my Dragonite left.
My bad. I haven't played Gen 5 or 6.Those are known Gen 6 behaviors. My post was mainly to report on changes to AI behavior.
Any suggestion for how to spread out the bulk? In my experience Raichu's physical bulk is abysmal and gets OHKO by many neutral physical attacks (which also makes it good protect bait)If the speed list posted earlier can be trusted, Modest Raichu-A with 0 Speed investment (130 speed) will just barely edge out Manectric-4 (258) after the Surge Surfer boost. Only problem would be if your terrain runs out, Raichu may become a liability. Still may be worth trying to bulk him up a little with those 252 EV though.
I really like the idea of a Dragon/Steel/Fairy core for Battle Tree. Misty Terrain seems amazing, because I cannot even count the number of times I've lost a long streak to Sleep, Para or Confusion hax. I'm mostly indecisive about Fini's set, and choosing between Specs or Scarf, or even a different item althogether to be able to use Haze. Also, I'm unsure between Dragon Claw and Outrage for Dragonite. Any thoughts?Dragonite @ Lum Berry
Adamant
Multiscale
52 HP / 252 Attack / 12 Def / 4 SpD / 188 Spe
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Roost
Aegislash @ Leftovers
Adamant
252 HP / 252 At / 4 SpD
Move some EV around to get 79 speed. Although I'm convinced a Brave, 0 Speed IV would work as well.
- Shadow Sneak
- Sacred Sword
- King's Shield
- Swords Dance
Tapu Fini @ Choice Scarf
Modest
252 SpA / 252 / Spe / 4 Def
- Moonblast
- Surf
- Grass Knot
- Ice Beam
Dragonite and Aegislash are great at PP stalling EQ and Stone Edge/Rock Slide which saved me many times. Roost was also great for setting up on some opponents I normally wouldn't have been able to on such as Mega Scizor. It can also relatively safely stall Stone Edge if you're faster by eliminating the Flying type, especially if you keep up Multiscale. Then you can set up or KO when it inevitably misses. Tapu Fini is a great switch in on any Dark type threatening Aegislash or Ice type for Dragonite. Status immunity is incredible.