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im not sure if this is the right place to ask about this but due to the large amount of bans is there a possibility there could be a seperate challengeable format without as many restrictions? its really annoying to try to play casually with friends then learning everyone has a million illegal...
I think sdpass isn't inherently cheesy, the structures are just way too exploitable as is. The breakers either need another boost after they get passed to (dders like gyara and tar or agil meta) or they're entirely dependant on the sdpass and can't really achieve much without it (liechi aero)...
I love how multiple people say something about how jask discourse has taken over this thread and you all just use it as an opportunity to talk about ninjask more. Is there anything else to this tier to you? Can we talk about something with value instead of the same rehashed baton pass and sand...
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A healthier mindset when you see a play you don't understand would perhaps instead of being "this guy is so ass why would they click that I'm so much better" you could instead think for 5 seconds about why they made that move. Try it out maybe you'll learn something! Pokemon is not a game of...
This is valid but EQ is there to also have immediate pressure on bliss/lax and waters so even on those spikes teams it's certainly worth considering. while roar does an incredible job it's more cumulative in nature so it still depends on the defensive backbone of your team to an extent.
after about a year of tinkering with this set i think i've finally cracked the code on hp fighting moltres
B2b (Moltres) @ Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
EVs: 24 HP / 116 Atk / 252 SpA / 116 Spe
Mild Nature
- Hidden Power [Fighting]
- Fire Blast
- Toxic
- Protect
this set cleanly 2 hits bulky...