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Project Introducing: National Dex Fight Nights
- Thread starter Oculars
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Stop dodging fraudnak Pult is fine
This is the fight nights thread where you challenge people for fun battles, not the beef thread. Take it to pms if you got real beef.
Ok yall this thread has kind of gotten out of control; I’d like this thread not to devolve into whatever it just did and limit it to challenge requests and replays. contestants who want to post teams can do that after their games as well. I can and I will delete posts if it gets out of hand!
Next fight nights will be upped next week due to me being unavailable to post mus this week. I apologize for the inconvenience!
Next fight nights will be upped next week due to me being unavailable to post mus this week. I apologize for the inconvenience!
I'll Share the teams I built then
https://pokepast.es/0ab1874adf798d96
Game 1 vs Solaros & Lunaris (I won)
Explanations:
Dudunsparce Abuses U-turns and Koffs with its rattled ability to progrssively become one of the fastest mons around, and Fire off STAB Calm Mind -boosted Boombursts, and Shadow ball gets SE Damage on Ghosts, remember that STAB NVE Boomburst does more damage than Neutral Sball, tho fishing for Sp.def drops is an option
Azelf here is a screen setter and not a stealth rock setter, because I care more about My Pokémo staying Alive enough to Set up and increase their damage output. this makes the team very vulnerable to sash spam but it's worth it.
Crawdunt runs DD over the standard SD, and Close Combat over Aqua jet, because I feel like catching KGB off-guard when Unboosted was worth weakening the MU into opposing speed control options. Adaptability Crabhammer also works wonders even at +1, so does Adap Knock off, it's got a good-ish MU into gholdengo since it outspeeds at +1 and Adap Koff Kills a large portion of all Dengos.
Polteageist is a wnderful mon in the right MU and even tho it didn't put in work at all vs Solaros, It's a goodish Wincon when the opposing dark is done for or in shadow ball range. In desperate situations it can Will-o the oppossing gambit, or, to Make the Stall MU better, you can run Substitute and even Twisted spoon if you're a twisted individual
This one particular zapdos is a physical sweeper, Smacking Bulky waters, Corvs and Rival Kanto birds with Supercell slam. Doesn't do great into LandoT since it's awfully weak to intimidate, but The damage Output is Worthy most of the time, remember that hawlucha only got 2 more base attack than our trusty Zap here.
Mega Lie is an absolute and literal NUKE, Spikes can be fit over Sing for consistency, tho Sing can flip bad MUs. the advantage of spikes is you can explode in the face of most removal by virtue of outspeeding them, severely weakening them and preventing them from removing the spikes.
https://pokepast.es/40390387f901802c
game 2 vs Solaros (I won)
Ninetales is the premiere Snow setter, here running the unusual hail so it can Override Yard's sun, and Mtar's too if you're willing to bet it isn't landing a big fat Stone edge on you (either missing or setting rocks) Hypnosis in-game saved the Melme MU, but encore is also an option. Freeze-dry as a mono attacking is only because Peli exists.
I built a snow team, I HAD to include the master chef of Ice types, Glastrier. here using a physdef set (Otherwise woulda clapped the lele) with Curse to become unkillable by many under snow and behind sub. Icicle spear also has a LOT o PP, so if you meet the classic 56 PP Dozo You can Kinda try to PP stall if you survive long enough.
Cetitan is a Bulky Snow abuser with OBSCENE Damage output thanks to Belly drum. Looking back, the Alolatales prolly shoulda been Icy Rock. Cetitan got the Ice-Ground offensive Combo that makes Kyu so threatening but with actual FIRE Damage output when Neutral without counting on RNG to freeze or Spdef drop the targets.
Arctozolt is By far the Best snow abuser in the tier, deadly-ass Boltbeam STAB Combination, the bolt here being bolt BEAK, the Electric Fishious rend. I chose Blizzard over Icicle crash So Lando T would NOT help Tusk or Rbolt or Pult take a hit. Sub is here for the Intim immunity, can be swapped for Hail for Longer weather and to Prevent opps from just switching 'round until Weather goes away.
This is the other Draga, the OG. I wanted a Fire resist that set snow, and not only does it do that, it has crzy utility in Haze flip turn and Tspikes. Generally satisfying as a substitute and Unexpected snow setter.
Homie is le fun dancer that I wanted to put trick room on for Glast but since it can't pivot I just went for a Cursed EV Spread Spinner, with a neat fast Taunt and Unexpected Focus blast to snipe Pults. Ice Body also helped a lot in snow when I tested it.
https://pokepast.es/85cae9a323ff0425
This is the team that sadly I did not get to bring. Make it Bo5 for the fun Ineros I beg you
I wanted to peak Irony by Beating Solaros with Solrock. Not Lunatone because I am not a madman ready to cook up Meteor beam Rock pollish sets (or am I??) so I went for Double Dance Solrock. Brought it to Ssnl game tho, where it OHKO'd Full life Terap with Rock Z (it was on a crit yea dw) and Sniped Homie Ferrothorn, before Going down to Pex. Really satisfied bc HOMIE IT WAS SOLROCK
I wanted a Pivot that did very well into KGB and Yard and I saw K9 got Morning sun and Tport, I couldn't Refuse, you see, very simple, doing its job like a dog woulda done.
Shell smash sweeper that clicks Big damage button. Doesn't Explode if a Prio move is clicked, so that's nice, and it is a grass type that smacks the birds, so, nice!
Went for Will-o Mlade as a Lando and Mlop Repulsive, Did not get to see all the potential in this set tho, so that's not as nice.
(F)
Alrigh alright Homies hear me out: SR T1, Attract T2, Pain split Chain or Pjab to fish for the nasty Poison Chance. Obviously explodes into dengo but It's super fun and Ghold is only #4 usage.
ngl This Breloom set is Hella messed up. can leech stall for sure but it's passive as hell into ghosts. I kinda lessed up on this one yea gotta admit it.
I don't have a Lot to say 'bout the last team Since I didn't bring it but here were the teams
https://pokepast.es/0ab1874adf798d96
Game 1 vs Solaros & Lunaris (I won)
Explanations:
Dudunsparce Abuses U-turns and Koffs with its rattled ability to progrssively become one of the fastest mons around, and Fire off STAB Calm Mind -boosted Boombursts, and Shadow ball gets SE Damage on Ghosts, remember that STAB NVE Boomburst does more damage than Neutral Sball, tho fishing for Sp.def drops is an option
Azelf here is a screen setter and not a stealth rock setter, because I care more about My Pokémo staying Alive enough to Set up and increase their damage output. this makes the team very vulnerable to sash spam but it's worth it.
Crawdunt runs DD over the standard SD, and Close Combat over Aqua jet, because I feel like catching KGB off-guard when Unboosted was worth weakening the MU into opposing speed control options. Adaptability Crabhammer also works wonders even at +1, so does Adap Knock off, it's got a good-ish MU into gholdengo since it outspeeds at +1 and Adap Koff Kills a large portion of all Dengos.
Polteageist is a wnderful mon in the right MU and even tho it didn't put in work at all vs Solaros, It's a goodish Wincon when the opposing dark is done for or in shadow ball range. In desperate situations it can Will-o the oppossing gambit, or, to Make the Stall MU better, you can run Substitute and even Twisted spoon if you're a twisted individual
This one particular zapdos is a physical sweeper, Smacking Bulky waters, Corvs and Rival Kanto birds with Supercell slam. Doesn't do great into LandoT since it's awfully weak to intimidate, but The damage Output is Worthy most of the time, remember that hawlucha only got 2 more base attack than our trusty Zap here.
Mega Lie is an absolute and literal NUKE, Spikes can be fit over Sing for consistency, tho Sing can flip bad MUs. the advantage of spikes is you can explode in the face of most removal by virtue of outspeeding them, severely weakening them and preventing them from removing the spikes.
https://pokepast.es/40390387f901802c
game 2 vs Solaros (I won)
Ninetales is the premiere Snow setter, here running the unusual hail so it can Override Yard's sun, and Mtar's too if you're willing to bet it isn't landing a big fat Stone edge on you (either missing or setting rocks) Hypnosis in-game saved the Melme MU, but encore is also an option. Freeze-dry as a mono attacking is only because Peli exists.
I built a snow team, I HAD to include the master chef of Ice types, Glastrier. here using a physdef set (Otherwise woulda clapped the lele) with Curse to become unkillable by many under snow and behind sub. Icicle spear also has a LOT o PP, so if you meet the classic 56 PP Dozo You can Kinda try to PP stall if you survive long enough.
Cetitan is a Bulky Snow abuser with OBSCENE Damage output thanks to Belly drum. Looking back, the Alolatales prolly shoulda been Icy Rock. Cetitan got the Ice-Ground offensive Combo that makes Kyu so threatening but with actual FIRE Damage output when Neutral without counting on RNG to freeze or Spdef drop the targets.
Arctozolt is By far the Best snow abuser in the tier, deadly-ass Boltbeam STAB Combination, the bolt here being bolt BEAK, the Electric Fishious rend. I chose Blizzard over Icicle crash So Lando T would NOT help Tusk or Rbolt or Pult take a hit. Sub is here for the Intim immunity, can be swapped for Hail for Longer weather and to Prevent opps from just switching 'round until Weather goes away.
This is the other Draga, the OG. I wanted a Fire resist that set snow, and not only does it do that, it has crzy utility in Haze flip turn and Tspikes. Generally satisfying as a substitute and Unexpected snow setter.
Homie is le fun dancer that I wanted to put trick room on for Glast but since it can't pivot I just went for a Cursed EV Spread Spinner, with a neat fast Taunt and Unexpected Focus blast to snipe Pults. Ice Body also helped a lot in snow when I tested it.
https://pokepast.es/85cae9a323ff0425
This is the team that sadly I did not get to bring. Make it Bo5 for the fun Ineros I beg you
I wanted to peak Irony by Beating Solaros with Solrock. Not Lunatone because I am not a madman ready to cook up Meteor beam Rock pollish sets (or am I??) so I went for Double Dance Solrock. Brought it to Ssnl game tho, where it OHKO'd Full life Terap with Rock Z (it was on a crit yea dw) and Sniped Homie Ferrothorn, before Going down to Pex. Really satisfied bc HOMIE IT WAS SOLROCK
I wanted a Pivot that did very well into KGB and Yard and I saw K9 got Morning sun and Tport, I couldn't Refuse, you see, very simple, doing its job like a dog woulda done.
Shell smash sweeper that clicks Big damage button. Doesn't Explode if a Prio move is clicked, so that's nice, and it is a grass type that smacks the birds, so, nice!
Went for Will-o Mlade as a Lando and Mlop Repulsive, Did not get to see all the potential in this set tho, so that's not as nice.
(F) Alrigh alright Homies hear me out: SR T1, Attract T2, Pain split Chain or Pjab to fish for the nasty Poison Chance. Obviously explodes into dengo but It's super fun and Ghold is only #4 usage.
ngl This Breloom set is Hella messed up. can leech stall for sure but it's passive as hell into ghosts. I kinda lessed up on this one yea gotta admit it.
I don't have a Lot to say 'bout the last team Since I didn't bring it but here were the teams
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Hey guys would appriciate if we can tone down the one liners a little bit, I know this is supposed to be a hype thread but its getting slightly out of hand with low quality posts, rather than posting 100 different times make one substantial post thats actually relevant to the fights/challenges instead as it would keep the thread a lot cleaner and easier to follow. general posting guidelines still apply here dont forget.
Thank you all and we will see you this sunday for the second official fight night!
Thank you all and we will see you this sunday for the second official fight night!
SUPER OFFICIAL SUPER SERIOUS MU POWER RANKINGS FOR ND FIGHT NIGHTS WEEK 2
#1 DBD vs Redgoop
MWP winner vs unc, this will be fun.
#2 Illouri vs SlopCat
Idt ive actually seen illouri play but I think theres potential to see some cool stuff here from both sides.
#3 Toxic Ariados vs LightNiong
if theres no zard appearance this is a #5 mu.
#4 nongy vs Sami
I put 5 credits and rent money on this game. looking forward to seeing some goofy unmon appear only for it to be a standard g3.
#5 Runic vs EpicGamerGod
runic gonna get his back blown out by HO 2x but the shit talk would be immaculate.
#1 DBD vs Redgoop
MWP winner vs unc, this will be fun.
#2 Illouri vs SlopCat
Idt ive actually seen illouri play but I think theres potential to see some cool stuff here from both sides.
#3 Toxic Ariados vs LightNiong
if theres no zard appearance this is a #5 mu.
#4 nongy vs Sami
I put 5 credits and rent money on this game. looking forward to seeing some goofy unmon appear only for it to be a standard g3.
#5 Runic vs EpicGamerGod
runic gonna get his back blown out by HO 2x but the shit talk would be immaculate.
Im bringing lokix
Upon further consideration I shall be bringing sd mega bee (UU mbee Stans rejoice)
egg gets destroyed, he has like 10% max of his yapping ability as his playing ability
Can confirm also if ur starting betting I am betting on runic (not throwing just being honest)
This comment right here just cemented my downfall
Hello ND! We got our 2nd round of fight nights coming your way:
Main card:
ARTYMASION vs. omarsgarciav
Our main card is between 2 respected players in the community and who have teamed up in iterations of both NDPL and NDFL. Both have had good results in past tours, with artymasion doing well in ND invitational and the last circuit’s Last Chance, while omarsgarciav did well in last year’s NDWC and NDPL. Who will win between these 2 former teammates?
Undercards
Ineros vs. i'm not british
Sooo yeah I don’t have much to say here because I’m the host and all… GL HF!! Either way, it’s the room mod vs. the room regular and new face in the community who consistently had the most lines in the room for multiple months (by a landslide)!
Dead by Daylight vs. Redgoop115
When you reply with “Nah, I’d win” to a challenge, you’ll need to back it up! This matchup pits the 2 managers of the valiant victinis together to see who will come out on top, with one being a winner of MWP while the other is a respected SSND player.
RunicPower413 vs. Epicgamergod69
This battle holds the stakes of… if Runic can haha epicgamergod’s posts. Nonetheless, this is quite the interesting matchup, as Runic is an older presence in the community (mainly in the room, shown by his voice rank) with a good amount of experience, and epicgamergod is another presence in the community who is known for his epic shitposting, but do such shitposts back any meaning?
A few things to note, similar to last time:
• To keep hype, we’d like to have competitors play on the same day; this day will be Sunday February 23rd, and playing in the afternoon / evening GMT -5 would be ideal. If this is not possible, let me or oculars know!
• Link your games in this thread or somewhere else so they can be!
• Let us know when games will be played so we can have as many spectators as possible!
• The format is Bo3 in Gen 9 National Dex.
•If you want to post teams after your games, you may do so.
Glhf!
Main card:
ARTYMASION vs. omarsgarciav
Our main card is between 2 respected players in the community and who have teamed up in iterations of both NDPL and NDFL. Both have had good results in past tours, with artymasion doing well in ND invitational and the last circuit’s Last Chance, while omarsgarciav did well in last year’s NDWC and NDPL. Who will win between these 2 former teammates?
Undercards
Ineros vs. i'm not british
Sooo yeah I don’t have much to say here because I’m the host and all… GL HF!! Either way, it’s the room mod vs. the room regular and new face in the community who consistently had the most lines in the room for multiple months (by a landslide)!
Dead by Daylight vs. Redgoop115
When you reply with “Nah, I’d win” to a challenge, you’ll need to back it up! This matchup pits the 2 managers of the valiant victinis together to see who will come out on top, with one being a winner of MWP while the other is a respected SSND player.
RunicPower413 vs. Epicgamergod69
This battle holds the stakes of… if Runic can haha epicgamergod’s posts. Nonetheless, this is quite the interesting matchup, as Runic is an older presence in the community (mainly in the room, shown by his voice rank) with a good amount of experience, and epicgamergod is another presence in the community who is known for his epic shitposting, but do such shitposts back any meaning?
A few things to note, similar to last time:
• To keep hype, we’d like to have competitors play on the same day; this day will be Sunday February 23rd, and playing in the afternoon / evening GMT -5 would be ideal. If this is not possible, let me or oculars know!
• Link your games in this thread or somewhere else so they can be!
• Let us know when games will be played so we can have as many spectators as possible!
• The format is Bo3 in Gen 9 National Dex.
•If you want to post teams after your games, you may do so.
Glhf!
Dw my ps acc is still older than yourscan’t get away from the unc allegations
Me and egg play Sunday 4:00 PM -5
My totally unbiased predictions:
Main card:
ARTYMASION vs. omarsgarciav
I genuinely have no idea, my heart says arty but my head says omar. Gonna be a good one though thats for sure
Undercards
Ineros vs. i'm not british
better, faster, stronger
Dead by Daylight vs. Redgoop115
This one is tough, both are amazing and I feel like goop wins in terms of skill by a slight margin, but dbd knows the meta more
Main card:
ARTYMASION vs. omarsgarciav
I genuinely have no idea, my heart says arty but my head says omar. Gonna be a good one though thats for sure
Undercards
Ineros vs. i'm not british
better, faster, stronger
Dead by Daylight vs. Redgoop115
This one is tough, both are amazing and I feel like goop wins in terms of skill by a slight margin, but dbd knows the meta more
Aww man, when's my turn to destroy whoever my unfortunate opponent may be!
Anyways, my predictions:
ARTYMASION vs. omarsgarciav
Not entirely sure on this one, it'll definitely an entertaining match since both players are extremely skilled. I have no idea who will come out on top.
Ineros vs. i'm not british
Kick his butt, Ineros. You got this one!
Dead by Daylight vs. Redgoop115
DBD is my opponent in the Winter Seasonal, I want him to win so that if I lose to him I won't look bad!
RunicPower413 vs. Epicgamergod69
Epicgamergod is all bark no bite, all he has been doing is clogging up this thread with meaningless yap. Runic, you'd better give him a healthy dose of retribution or else I will look bad for making the wrong prediction!
Anyways, my predictions:
ARTYMASION vs. omarsgarciav
Not entirely sure on this one, it'll definitely an entertaining match since both players are extremely skilled. I have no idea who will come out on top.
Ineros vs. i'm not british
Kick his butt, Ineros. You got this one!
Dead by Daylight vs. Redgoop115
DBD is my opponent in the Winter Seasonal, I want him to win so that if I lose to him I won't look bad!
RunicPower413 vs. Epicgamergod69
Epicgamergod is all bark no bite, all he has been doing is clogging up this thread with meaningless yap. Runic, you'd better give him a healthy dose of retribution or else I will look bad for making the wrong prediction!
in as sub again but u gotta load stall prep
Confirming this
Arty wins, Inero wins, Runic wins, Redgoop wins
The worst kinds of villains are the ones who know full well that they are evil, but choose to be evil anyways.
Here are my very unbiased predictions:
ARTYMASION vs. omarsgarciav
As Ariados said, this is a packed match.Both very good players who have a very good history in this tier.I am leaning more towards Omar, but if Arty does his magic and brings some unforseen strat as he has done before,then I'm sure he will win.Make no mistake,this is a tight game and is the highlight of this week.
Ineros vs. i'm not british
Ineros is a better player overall.Sorry british,but Ineros is simply Himothy.
Dead by Daylight vs. Redgoop115
Goop is like the ndou unc at this point so I'm leaning more towards him winning,but I think dbd has a strong chance of winning too.
RunicPower413 vs. Epicgamergod69
I have never, and I mean never seen egg play.
This week boutta be crazy tho I'm hella hyped for these matches
ARTYMASION vs. omarsgarciav
As Ariados said, this is a packed match.Both very good players who have a very good history in this tier.I am leaning more towards Omar, but if Arty does his magic and brings some unforseen strat as he has done before,then I'm sure he will win.Make no mistake,this is a tight game and is the highlight of this week.
Ineros vs. i'm not british
Ineros is a better player overall.Sorry british,but Ineros is simply Himothy.
Dead by Daylight vs. Redgoop115
Goop is like the ndou unc at this point so I'm leaning more towards him winning,but I think dbd has a strong chance of winning too.
RunicPower413 vs. Epicgamergod69
I have never, and I mean never seen egg play.
This week boutta be crazy tho I'm hella hyped for these matches