Disable can only block one move at a time (same with curse body, which is the same as disabling). I know this from experience (also might say something here)
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Kind of interesting mechanic difference if you read through those Bulbapedia articles. From what I gather, reading both articles, the number of turns disabling lasts is sort of based on a hidden counter that drops at the end of each turn including the turn you actually use the move (sort of like Perish Song)
The move Disable always gives the counter a value of 4 while Cursed Body always gives a counter of 3.
However since Cursed Body activates in response to getting hit with a move already used that turn this means it always disables the move AFTER it is used. So the counter falls from 3 to 2 before the opponent is even given the option to select moves again. So cursed Body force you to go without a move for 2 turns.
On the other hand, Disable is a move based on the user's speed so it can activate before the enemy attacks and thus potentially stop the use of their move if they are using the same move as last turn. From there it is always 3 turns the disable Pokemon can not select the disabled move.
In the end it's generally the critical move you need to be using that gets disabled and so you are forced to switch. But if for some reason you think you'll accomplish more or risk less by staying in you can always know how long you're going to go without the disabled move based on how it was disabled.
The move Disable always gives the counter a value of 4 while Cursed Body always gives a counter of 3.
However since Cursed Body activates in response to getting hit with a move already used that turn this means it always disables the move AFTER it is used. So the counter falls from 3 to 2 before the opponent is even given the option to select moves again. So cursed Body force you to go without a move for 2 turns.
On the other hand, Disable is a move based on the user's speed so it can activate before the enemy attacks and thus potentially stop the use of their move if they are using the same move as last turn. From there it is always 3 turns the disable Pokemon can not select the disabled move.
In the end it's generally the critical move you need to be using that gets disabled and so you are forced to switch. But if for some reason you think you'll accomplish more or risk less by staying in you can always know how long you're going to go without the disabled move based on how it was disabled.
What would you guys consider good partners for Mega Garchomp? He has great physical bulk and mixed attacking, but his speed is lacking. I'm guessing volt-turners or pivot switches?
Anything that sets sand, Exca for a fast sweeper to clean up what Mchomp left in ruins, and pivot switches like Rotom-W and Celebi (who both have access to volt-turn) make for pokemon that can help it come in easy and take hits when needed.
Thank you for your response! Isn't Baton Pass on Celebi superior to u-turn as u-turn has negligible damage output whilst baton pass still eases prediction while preventing some pursuit traps?
Ok, thank you ^^
I kinda missed this, but what was the outcome of the Mega-Mawile suspect test?
Ok thank you ^^
Is there a metagame where all moves learned in previous gens are not allowed? All Pokemon/moves must be obtained in gen VI.
(Not sure if this is even the right place to ask this ....)
(Not sure if this is even the right place to ask this ....)
Sorry for the rather noobish question but when are the tiers updated?
The closest to that is the current VGC format. Here's a link to the rules for VGC 2014: http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/vgc-2014-rules.3493272/
not a noobish question don't worry :)Firebird101 said:
the tiers are updated about every 3 months, and were done recently if i'm not mistaken
Huh, I didn't know about that one. Just out of curiosity, does it still enforce the OU ban list?
Most things in Other Metas do, but you can ask in the thread.
If you want to play without any of smogon's bans, you might be interested in the Battle Spot forum.
No, they weren't updated recently; in fact, the next tier shift is only a few days from now.
bless me i got that bit wrong, sorry for wrong info
They're updated every three months, and the next update is in a week :) Magnemite answered this, but idk if you saw.
Awesome, thanks for the answers ^^
but if I may ask again are they always updated every three months or will the coming of ORAS halt the tier update?
but if I may ask again are they always updated every three months or will the coming of ORAS halt the tier update?
It's still gen 6, so I think the tiers will continue their normal process, similar to what happened with Diancie earlier this month.
Ok, thanks for taking your time to inform a n00b like myself ^^
I'm not sure what you mean by a sandstorm tournament, but if you're using Mismagius as wall, I'm pretty sure Cofagrigus outclasses it as a Ghost-Type wall since it has better defensive stats overall, though if you need defensive Pokemon, there are usually better options than Cofagrigus if you're not using Trick Room. As for your last 2, you may benefit from having strong wallbreakers to make it easier for Hawlucha to sweep. Since you have Politoad and can benefit from Rain-boosted hits, Keldeo, Kingdra, Kabutops and Omastar might be good ones to consider.
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