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This makes it a fair choice for later on but in no way should it be considered this early. Picking something like a trapper this early makes it too easily counterable and then we almost have a wasted team slot. Perhaps we could go with something like Gothitelle/Scarfer as our last two picks...

This was never said. The only thing close to this that ClubbingSealCub mentioned was that each member needs to be able to threaten Kyurem-B and I agree. You can skip this next bit as it was said before I managed to post... If any one of our pokes can't at least break a Sub/Taunt/do something...

Your Gyrados is still slower however and while T-wave would tip the odds in your favor you're not that likely to catch Kyurem-B without a sub. Your Scenario 1 is what is almost guaranteed to happen since we already have Heatran to completely stop Kyurem (assuming it's not dead yet). Also, any...

While this does look like an interesting set for normal metagame it doesn't really work as is for this team. There are 3 problems with this Gyrados vs Kyurem-B: it's slower, SE only does max of 56% (for you math majors that's no damage taken after roost and lefties) and SE's meager 8 pp. Since...

ganj4lF Remedy's Substitute Cobalion Nice coverage but CC can be PP stalled a little too easily. It's also your only move that can touch a sub (HP Ice doesn't always 2HKO a sub and Volt Switch does a meager 5-7% Eranu's SD Scizor U-turn removes the boosts and so does D-tail. This just...

^ This is what I see as the main problem with Gengar. Predicting wrong and switching into a D-tail and Gengar takes a minimum of 59% + SR. Hell, if Kyurem gets off a Hone Claws it's a solid OHKO on Gengar after SR damage. I don't think a "counter" to something should get one shot switching in...

Edit: ginganinja's mixmence It seems that the vote is going heavily in MixMence's favor but I've oddly not been a big fan of mence. Easily revenged in this case with no boosting moves and even something like the RP Landorus set I gave can outspeed and kill it at base 101 speed. Reason I went...

I agree with ginga completely. We really don't want to start with a wall/utiity poke because then team 2 can simply choose something that can smash it or take advantage of it. The only poke outside of the ones listed above that I would consider would be Kyurem-B but I don't think I'd want it for...

Sorry about that. I was just meaning that as a first teammate (since we're just in the first round now) he's a good place to start. He's definitely a solid late game sweeper and ill advised as a lead poke. I've edited my earlier post to reflect this. A fun set I've not used but heard good...

Techloom is certainly threatening but I wouldn't say it breaks through latios. The given scenario is pretty assumed: sd after the spore or just on the predicted switch as Latios comes in. Adamant Techloom only deals 65-75% with +2 Fight Gem boosted Mach Punch against standard Latios. I would...

Landoru-I's best friend I'm wondering what a good offensive partner for Landorus-I (special RP sweeper) would be. I'm working on a "sand" team (has sand from tyranitar but certainly doesn't require sand to function, hence special landorus over physical) that currently runs like so...

"Perfect" UU Coverage Thanks cim for answering my last question. This one is likely up for debate if not even technically possible but what 3 moves gains the best coverage in UU? I just had the thought based on something like Genesect gaining near perfect coverage in OU with Flamethrower/Ice...

Pursuit Question I feel like I know the answer to this but anyway: does pursuit hit a subbed pokemon when it switches out, or the sub? I get the feeling it hits the sub. Example: Chandelure user predicts a switch and subs while the opponent bring in Snorlax in an attempt to wall...

Username: RedRascal Age: 20 Pokemon Showdown Name: RedRascal Your timezone and usual hours of availability: GMT-5, Weeknights: 7pm-12am, Weekends: All day. I'm working full time during the week at the moment but other than that I'm very flexible. What tier do you want to learn?: BW2 UU (or...