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[raider8]

What is IRC?

 

[Blackhawk11]

Internet relay chat. It's a bunch of chat rooms along with private messaging.
Think shoddy chat only better.

 

[Delko]

What is IRC?

You can find information here: http://www.smogon.com/irc/

 

[raider8]

Finally, does anyone know where I can find the basics of Team Building? Thanks

 

[Delko]

Finally, does anyone know where I can find the basics of Team Building? Thanks

That depends on what kind of team you want.

Stall: http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64226

Sunny Day: http://www.smogon.com/dp/articles/sunny_day_guide

Rain Dance: http://www.smogon.com/dp/articles/rain_offense

Sandstorm: http://www.smogon.com/dp/articles/sandstorm_teams

Hail: http://www.smogon.com/dp/articles/art_hail_stall

Baton Pass: http://www.smogon.com/dp/articles/baton_pass_chains

Trick Room: http://www.smogon.com/dp/articles/trick_room_guide

 

[Destiny100]

What's a good UU lead? Obviously it has to counter Ambipom, this is a priority :). Don't suggest Froslass :) Thanks

 

[cantab]

Here's a general guide:

http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26128

It's old, but should act as a good starting point. Take the What's Recommended list with a pinch of salt (no mention of Scizor at all for example!).

A bit of an aside - the site has guides about specialised and unusual teams, but lacks guides on the common team types.

 

[Delko]

What's a good UU lead? Obviously it has to counter Ambipom, this is a priority :). Don't suggest Froslass :) Thanks

Rhyperior makes a good lead and Ambipom counter (LO Low Kick is a 3HKO at best while Earthquake, Stone Edge, Rock Blast deals plenty of damage).

 

[gabriel]

Is there any difference between razor claw and scope lens?

 

[Delko]

Is there any difference between razor claw and scope lens?

Nope, they have the same effect. Razor Claw however is needed to let Sneasle evolve into Weavile.

 

[IronGross]

I just noticed the analysis suggests Hydro Pump on Uber Salamence if one has Kyogre; is that a good idea, thought?

 

[Delko]

I just niticed the analysis suggests Hydro Pump on Uber Salamence if ine has Kyogre; is that a good idea, thought?

Hydro Pump doesn't have an increase in accuracy when used in rain only an attack boost so it has extra power when used in rain.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Is there a guide to abuse the RNG in HGSS?

 

[raider8]

That depends on what kind of team you want.

Stall: http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64226

Sunny Day: http://www.smogon.com/dp/articles/sunny_day_guide

Rain Dance: http://www.smogon.com/dp/articles/rain_offense

Sandstorm: http://www.smogon.com/dp/articles/sandstorm_teams

Hail: http://www.smogon.com/dp/articles/art_hail_stall

Baton Pass: http://www.smogon.com/dp/articles/baton_pass_chains

Trick Room: http://www.smogon.com/dp/articles/trick_room_guide

oh umm i kinda've wanted balanced

 

[Delko]

oh umm i kinda've wanted balanced

Here's a general guide:

http://www.smogon.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26128

It's old, but should act as a good starting point. Take the What's Recommended list with a pinch of salt (no mention of Scizor at all for example!).

A bit of an aside - the site has guides about specialised and unusual teams, but lacks guides on the common team types.

 

[Otterpaw]

Is it worth it to have a rotom trick a choice scarf onto a scizor in order to ruin it's damage boost?

 

[gabriel]

If my choice user uses trick and gets another choice item will it be locked on trick?

In a double battle, if I a skill swaper gets intimidate will intimidate be activated once more?

 

[Otterpaw]

If my choice user uses trick and gets another choice item will it be locked on trick?

In a double battle, if I a skill swaper gets intimidate will intimidate be activated once more?

The answer to the first question is yes.

 

[jc104]

In a double battle, if I a skill swaper gets intimidate will intimidate be activated once more?

No if I remember correctly. EDIT : i'll check. Right, in Gen 3 (the most modern games I have) it didn't but now it does, provided that your ability is not naturally intimidate.

 

[supermarth64]

It depends on if the two Pokemon that swap skills have Intimidate or not. If both of them have Intimidate, nothing happens. If one has Intimidate, then it activates.

 

[Alan]

Where can I find a really good UU Threat list on here? I can't find a good one that I can quote for a RMT.

Please and thank you.

 

[haunter]

Here.

 

[CCM30]

In doubles, when an attack is used that attacks all other users or all opposing users (Water Spout or Surf, for example), what is the decrease in power for the attack?

If there is actually a decrease, is it worthwhile to put Life Orb on the user to get some of that power back?

 

[Aura Guardian]

The decrease is to 75% of normal power.

 

[Alan]

In doubles, when an attack is used that attacks all other users or all opposing users (Water Spout or Surf, for example), what is the decrease in power for the attack?

If there is actually a decrease, is it worthwhile to put Life Orb on the user to get some of that power back?

There is no decrease iirc, unless its resisted which is obvious.