Xerneas doesn't learn any Fire moves? Fire blast would be nice :D
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Xerneas
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I probably ran the calcs without the def evs :/
Thunderbolt will only ever hit harder than Moonblast on Ho-oh and Heatran (and Gyarados), can you learn to read that a 2x resisted Moonblast is still stronger than neutral Thunderbolt, that's why you have the capacity to run Psyshock over Thunderbolt.
Oh yeah i forgot about that, no need to be rude about it.
So this is what I'm thinking for a Uber Xerneas:
Modest
Xerneas@Power Herb
Geomancy
Moon Blast
Focus Blast
Psyshock/Thunderbolt
252 Sp Atk, 252 Speed, 4 HP/4 Def
31 IV in these 3 aswell.
Opinions/suggestions? :)
Modest
Xerneas@Power Herb
Geomancy
Moon Blast
Focus Blast
Psyshock/Thunderbolt
252 Sp Atk, 252 Speed, 4 HP/4 Def
31 IV in these 3 aswell.
Opinions/suggestions? :)
As stated above, 108 speed is enough for most cases, so 108 speed and 148 def.
Question : Is there still a chance for Xerneas to learn other special moves such as Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Earth Power... ?
so 252 Sp atk, 108 speed, 148 def? I don't think he will get a fire move, it would be insanely strong against Pokes like Ferrothorn etc.
Xerneas special movepool seems really poor to me, so I think it will have some other moves. Geomancy/Moonblast/Earth Power/Flamethrower would make it almost unwallable...
Wouldn't Ho-oh completely wall that set? He also does have 154 Special Def too.
True then just Earth Power is enough. What about Geomancy/Moonblast/Earth Power/Thunderbolt ?
I think its more ironic that people are claiming that the life pokemon will be the ultimate killing machine in ubers. Xerneas is a deer, and they eat herbs and plants. I dont think xerneas would be different. Also, i got a timid xerneas that has only 190 hp at lv 50, 128 speed. Is there any evs spreads that i could run, so that it will be at least good?
Xerneas is something else in terms of power. There is no denying that. But I can't think of too many pokemon that have offensive or defensive synergy with Xerneas. Some of this stems from the fact that there aren't too many top-tier pokemon that can benefit from Fairy Aura, and some of this also stems from the fact that Xerneas is somewhat of a one-man army. After a Geomancy he hits +2 SpD and his HP is already great. He only needs to speed creep Scarf Genesect and he can throw the rest into Defense.
Fairy Aura only gives team support in Doubles anyway. In Singles, it's just Xerneas and his foe.
Does magician work when you're holding a Life Orb?
I just caught a Modest Xerneas with 201 health, 114 defense, 165 Sp Atk, 118 Sp Def and 119 speed.
Did I do good saving him? I was trying to get a perfect Xerneas for me for 2 days non stop and just got fed up with it.. The only downside this one has is only 28 or 29 Sp Atk IVs, but his defenses are pretty damn high giving him above average bulk.. Any opinions?
He basically has above average IVs in every stat that matters, but his Sp Atk isn't maxed out :/ How do you think he will fare against a 31 Sp Atk Xerneas but less bulk? I actually think/hope this one may be able to survive an extra hit making him be able to attack once more, actually making him slightly better.. This may just be me trying to convince myself though....
Did I do good saving him? I was trying to get a perfect Xerneas for me for 2 days non stop and just got fed up with it.. The only downside this one has is only 28 or 29 Sp Atk IVs, but his defenses are pretty damn high giving him above average bulk.. Any opinions?
He basically has above average IVs in every stat that matters, but his Sp Atk isn't maxed out :/ How do you think he will fare against a 31 Sp Atk Xerneas but less bulk? I actually think/hope this one may be able to survive an extra hit making him be able to attack once more, actually making him slightly better.. This may just be me trying to convince myself though....
realistically xerneas would switch into something it forces out, then proceed to geomancy up and become unstoppable
Isn't HP Ground still a good option on Xerneas ?
This is still the strongest option against Aegislash, Heatran, Klefki, etc...
Definitely this thing needs Earth Power though. Probably in Pokémon Z.
For partners, a good spinner is recommended, to take away Sticky Web.
Mega-Blastoise ?
Magic Bounce support is also an option.
This is still the strongest option against Aegislash, Heatran, Klefki, etc...
Definitely this thing needs Earth Power though. Probably in Pokémon Z.
For partners, a good spinner is recommended, to take away Sticky Web.
Mega-Blastoise ?
Magic Bounce support is also an option.
HP Ground isn't going to be a good option at all as it's simply too weak with 60 power.
And also do not expect to see Spider Web in Ubers, the distribution is essentially limited to Galvantula and Smeargle, both of which are very questionable for use in Ubers at all.
The distribution of Sticky Web is not definitive, and I think it will find a spot in ubers.
HP Ground is the strongest move against many foes resisting Fairy (95*1,5*1,3/2=92,6 vs 60*2=120 which is 30% stronger). And is more accurate than Focus Blast. Doesn't seem like a bad option.
This will be fun with Earth Power...
28 SAtk IV compared to 31 SAtk IV is under 1% difference in damage.
So my Xerneas is actually pretty close to one with all max IVs? Awesome!
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