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Renaming of the Tier Borderlines

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blood totem resurrection thread

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Ultra Kalos Classic

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BW OU Dugtrio Vote [BANNED] - reopened

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The Super Fun Advance Generation Team Tournament - Round 1

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Apprentice Program Signups: SUMO NU
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Ash-greninja based offensive team - any improvements?

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A Blue Giveaway [Week 26] [Dark vs. Light, Phase 4]
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Herman Gigglethorpe's Pokemon Solo Playthroughs

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Vivillon [1/3]

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Lost in Translation - Move names from Japanese to English

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Fusion Evolution Art Thread (Contests, Fanarts n stuff)

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Smogon Photo Album: The New Official General Bona Fide Thread

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Islands Mafia - D2: Making Waves

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