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Hello all, are there write ups or strategy guides for any of the sample teams? I've been wanting to try some new archetypes but I don't quite understand their game plans
Hi IllidanStr, is this what you are looking for? https://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/adv-ou-teambuilding-compendium.3605392/
It doesn't talk about when mons should be used, but does show the different roles that pokemon are good in.
Edit: this is only tangentially related, but I also found...
How do I beat Salamence with a TSS team? Specifically I've been mostly using the Jolteon Starm Spike Stack by Kerts sample team.
Theoretically I can beat Mixed Salamence with Gengar's Ice Punch or Starmie's Ice Beam. I have succeeded at wearing down the opponent's team by switching in Starmie...