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What are the pros and cons of Mega Manetric and Raikou? A quick comparison of what they do differently/better than each other would be awesome.
Meganetric is seeing a lot of use in high level ladder games but I can't figure out why they don't just use Raikou, who does the whole pivot thing...
I don't mind paying $5 to transfer the lot - I played competitive avidly in gen four and have boxes and boxes of stuff that'd still be usable. Thanks for the info, I'll look into it.
Not necessarily competitive related, but anyway; how do I get my Pokémon from my Diamond cart onto my OR cart? I've been out of the loop for quite some time.
If I switch something with Justified into a failed Sucker Punch, will I get the boost
Toying with an awesome Lucario/Gothitelle core and this'd make it that much better.
How has the metagame changed (if at all) in the last two months? New bans? Promotions from UU? Popular stuff? Things falling from favor? I've taken a small break and want to build a new team.
I'm toying with a lead Jumpluff set for a sun team;
Jumpluff @ Heat Rock
Ability: Leaf Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Sunny Day
- U-turn
- Sleep Powder
- ???
What could go in the last slot? I was thinking a STAB, maybe Giga Drain. This is for OU, by the way (I get that...
What makes Zekrom Uber, when Kyurem-Black is OU? What makes Zekrom that much better than Kyu-B?
I'm only asking because Kyu-B is OU and has seems to have better stats. Is it access to Bolt Strike? Even then, I imagine a 130BP/150ATK attack is similar to a 100BP/170ATK move in terms of power...