Recent content by Rosstein

It's players that use Gengar like that that makes others think he's not banworthy. You don't use Gengar as Sweeper and you don't use it as Revenge Killer (well kinda, but not to the core of the defenition). You use Gengar to take out whatever you don't like to see on your opponent's team. And...

The thing about any type of Banded Pursuit is that Gengar can Protect before switching out. This is generally the smartest thing to do anyway since noone in their right minds will try to actually set up on it. It is also the best thing to do if you smell a Scarf, as you will know EXACTLY what to...

After having read most of this thread (too much posts with too much information, I will apologize in advance if I happen to mimic someone's argument), as well as some playtesting with and against several different Mega Gengar sets, I would like to throw in my 2 cents. First of all, the Perish...

I would like to suggest changing the Description of the Ability "Pickpocket". Current description: "If this Pokemon has no item, it steals an item off a Pokemon making contact" As it stands, the description seems to imply the Ability also activates when the Pickpocket user uses a Contact move...

Thanks for the replies, I really appreciate them. But @ FallenHero19: The problem is that Substitute of Empoleon. I send out Scizor, they set up the Sub. Then they Agility as I break their Sub. Then they just Sub down to Petaya and Torrent range and then it's GG. So I need a better stop. And @...

Bump. I know it has been a lot of days, but I went on vacation and was hoping (read: expecting) to have more rates... Guess I was wrong =P But I still would like some ideas, because it still doesn't feel perfect, but I can't point my finger on what's wrong...

The only reason a CurseTTar is superior over CurseRock is because CurseTTar sets up it's own Sand Stream, whereas you need another Pokémon who sets up the sandstorm for Regirock (and all Sand Streamers share similiar weaknesses with Regirock). But since I already have an entire team deticated to...

I've always loved Sandstorm teams, but I also always have trouble building a rock-solid team around them... Yes, again my puns fail, I know =P Anyway. After a lot of test battles, I came down to the following team, but it only wins on a 50/50 basis. Which I want to increase ofcourse, but I...

Oh hai thar Kab! Well, this team is gonna have problems if your opponent has a Magius or Raikou. You basicly lost if they sent one out on Blissey. Raikou gets beaten by S-Toss, but Magius just laughs at your Blissey. Comes in on anything that isn't named Toxic, sets up a Sub as you have to...

ShoddyBattle Username: Rosstein IRC Username (If you go on IRC): N/A First Choice of Team: Europe (the Netherlands) Second Choice of Team (If applicable) N/A At least I tried.

As to your question if SpecsJolt screws your team? Yes. No matter how many Pokés you can take out, if your opponent brings out SpecsJolt late game, it's Game Over. Nothing can really sponge his Thunderbolts or resist them for that matter. As such, I'd suggest replacing Togekiss for something...

Gyarados with max speed and Taunt utterly shuts this team down. Jirachi is your best bet, but if the opponent has a SpecsMagnezone, or some other way of killing Jirachi (not uncommon on a good team which uses Gyarados), you're pretty much screwed. Your last resort could be Celebi, but unless...

Bump. I also added Blissey to the team and slightly changed the CBScizor. Your opinions please! EDIT: Added a Threat List and will soon work on the in-depth of how this team was build!

@ SmokingBomber465: CBScizor is doing the job amazingly well! So it's now the standard I use for this team. It was a great addition indeed =D Even though several people suggested CBScizor, so thanks to all of you who suggested it! Anyway, it's true what XxBlueCleric.xX said, I have trouble...

@ XxBlueCleric.xX: That's the thing. Umbreon is my Cresselia/Latias counter. It also functions as a good check against many Special Sweepers. And if a Scizor tries to come in on it, I can always switch to Gyarados or even Jirachi. For some reason, Tyranitar never gives me much trouble, because...