Recent content by Hydra089

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It's crucial to consider the long-term consequences of making changes to the game. Once a right (Pokemon / Move + ability) is relinquished, it's extremely challenging to reverse that decision. Therefore, unless Machamp becomes overwhelmingly prevalent and distorts the competitive landscape, it's...

Machamp has not posed a significant issue for more than a decade. The prevalence of No Guard/DP is not as high in the meta as serene grace/iron head + para spam, Jirachee. Until the primary concerns are addressed, all of these side quest bans can be postponed. Jirachee is far more common on the...

I completely agree, I've never been a fan of the ban on Pokemon in general. I prefer a meta with a wide variety of options, not just limited to Jirachee, Latios, TTar, and a few others. It's frustrating to see over 100 Pokemon being overshadowed by a "big 5". The recent surge in Machamp's...

Agreed. I fully support the idea that dealing with Jirachi, especially its Iron Head set, should take precedence over banning Machamp. The survey and council feedback clearly show that Jirachi is a more urgent issue. Jirachi's combination of Serene Grace and Iron Head creates a frustrating and...

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I miss baton pass.

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I wouldn't mind testing a Rachi ban, or throwing Mence back in. I find the current meta "big 5" boring. And Serene Grace Body Slam + Flinch is jank. Chomp can stay on Uber though I wish you could select Gen 4 Uber as a playlist besides the spotlight RoA stuff. But yeah, DPP OU meta broing AF.

Anyone have any good sample Hail teams?

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Any updates to the post on preferred sets?

Just curious if anyone knows from a competitive standpoint, if FR&LG can compete with Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald. Like if I was to play Fire Red vs someone with Ruby, if I was at a disadvantage or on the same level.