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  1. Resource Don't Use That; Use This (ORAS Version)

    Fair enough, it was more so a general gripe I had, and I wasn't too sure where to post it, and this seemed like a good place for it, I'll stop discussing this, thank you for showing me where I should discuss it instead. I apologize for any inconvenience i may have caused.

  2. Resource Don't Use That; Use This (ORAS Version)

    I'd say that "completely break" is a bit of an overstatement: 252+ Atk Reckless Staraptor Double-Edge vs. 248 HP / 216+ Def Rotom-W: 172-204 (56.7 - 67.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Stealth Rock and Leftovers recovery Besides, is it really worth dedicating a move slot to one mon, when there are...

  3. Resource Don't Use That; Use This (ORAS Version)

    OK, I agree with some of your points, however, Double Edge is only realistically useful against predicted Manectric, Rotom-W, and Thundurus. Close Combat on the other hand reliably deals with most Steel and Rock-types in the tier (think Tyranitar, Excadrill, 2HKO on Ferrothorn, Bisharp, 2HKO...

  4. Resource Don't Use That; Use This (ORAS Version)

    Please Don't Use This: Staraptor @ Choice Scarf Ability: Reckless EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe Adamant / Jolly Nature - Brave Bird - Double-Edge - Final Gambit / Close Combat - U-turn Why it's bad: In theory, Double-Edge seems like a great move for Staraptor, it's suggested on both smogon...

  5. np: ORAS OU Suspect Process, Round 3 - Ghosts [Giratina-O remains in Ubers - check the OP]

    Although you are right in the fact that many pokes in OU can run several sets, Giratina can lead to a simple misprediction of what set it's running, and that could very well make you lose the game immediately by, say, letting it set up a calm mind/sub or killing the one potential check/counter...

  6. np: ORAS OU Suspect Process, Round 3 - Ghosts [Giratina-O remains in Ubers - check the OP]

    Personally, I believe that this suspect is actually a good idea. However, don't get me wrong, I don't think in the slightest that Giratina O should be dropped. I think this suspect is an amazing stepping stone as it shows that the council is willing to try some different things. It also shows...

  7. ORAS - post-Greninja - Metagame Discussion

    I want to to start this off by saying, this is not a pro ban or no ban argument in any way shape or form, I'm currently indifferent on the banning of smeargle, scolipede, and baton pass. I'm only here to try and get everyone on the same page by giving what information I know. Now on to my...
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