1. Not really, it's an alternative move for big neutral damage, so it isn't really designed to attack certain Pokemon but rather as a general nuke.
2. Meh, non-Mega Latios isn't really worth using in general in my opinion.
edit: finch why PepeHands
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2. Meh, non-Mega Latios isn't really worth using in general in my opinion.
edit: finch why PepeHands
what makes mega latios so much better than its base form? I already know about the better attack stat + earthquake.
Earthquake is the biggest reason, though the small increase of bulk and not taking extra damage from Knock Off are nice things to have too.
I will ask here not to pollute the VR topic. Mega Aggron received some nominations to climb to B-. Did he even get into the last vote among the mods?
It was voted on and it was near-unanimous not to rise.
Edit: I asked Finch and he has the slate in the post. You can also see it here:
https://pastebin.com/sVrM1zVh
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Since the rise of M-Gallade on VR, i would like to give him a shot, but the analysis seems pretty outdated
Some partners and common playstyle where he fits the bill?
Some partners and common playstyle where he fits the bill?
Bulky offense with pivots like AV Mag, RotomW, and/or Uturn TornT should be ideal. It can work on balance, too. There are a couple SPL replays of it being used, so feel free to check those for examples if you’d like.
Figured I would provide one for an example too!
https://replay.pokemonshowdown.com/smogtours-gen7ou-425019
Thank you both, it helps to figure out what kind of teams and partner could be useful for him
I guess it’s because it rose for the very first slate after Zygarde was banned. Granted it wasn’t really a “slate” since the council did it themselves, though I think Tapu Koko is in a solid spot now.
Why was the replay music changed? Old song was hype, this one is trash :/
Hate to break it to you, but this isn’t within our control as OU players and moderators. My advice would just be to listen to your own music instead, if possible.
Showdown questions and suggestions are within their own subforum.
Alternatively you can listen to our OUFL's recordings on replays instead.
I would say tangrowth but it really isnt found much on stall builds
No real comment on what SCGG said, but Tangrowth is very viable on stall teams and has been seen a decent amount on them historically during SM.
"How do I put the gen 6 moving sprites into one of my posts?"
This tool is easy to use for that, just copy and paste the importable.
I'm interested in using sub-drum kommo-o, but I hate using hyper offense. I've heard of kommo-o being used on more bulky offense and balanced builds, but I'm not sure where to start with building with kommo for those archetypes. Does anyone know any good partner's or general structure for kommo in these types of teams?
does anyone bother using Specs Pelliper as a breaker or is that role just better filled by Ash and Manaphy? I feel like rain on a non- rain build could work with Torn and Ferro?
It used to be used more, but now Rain is far more consistent using other breakers and Pelipper as a defensive pivot and long-term Rain supporter.
whats this 3 attacks SR M.Chomp set people have been talking about? and also what nature would M.Chomp rather run out of naive v hasty ?
The set is Draco Meteor, Earthquake, Fire Blast, Stealth Rock. Usually invested in Special Attack (for Celesteela, Tangrowth, and Tapu Bulu mostly) and Speed and a Hasty nature is preferred imo because Heatran.
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To add onto what Lyd said, I've been using this spread:
Garchomp-Mega @ Garchompite
Ability: Rough Skin
EVs: 196 Atk / 60 SpA / 252 Spe
Hasty Nature
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Draco Meteor
- Fire Blast
The SpAtk investment guarantees that Draco Meteor OHKOes TankChomp after Rocks, and it guarantees a 2HKO on Helmet Torn after Rocks. It leaves you with a nice and powerful Earthquake still too, OHKOing Lele and max HP Gear after Rocks. I think Hasty is definitely better to keep it as sturdy again Heatran as possible.
60 SpA Garchomp-Mega Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Garchomp: 396-468 (94.2 - 111.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
60 SpA Garchomp-Mega Draco Meteor over 2 turns vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Tornadus-Therian: 283-335 (78.1 - 92.5%) -- guaranteed KO in 2 turns after Stealth Rock
196 Atk Garchomp-Mega Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tapu Lele: 246-289 (87.5 - 102.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
196 Atk Garchomp-Mega Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Magearna: 344-408 (94.7 - 112.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
60 SpA Garchomp-Mega Draco Meteor over 2 turns vs. 252 HP / 0 SpD Tornadus-Therian: 283-335 (78.1 - 92.5%) -- guaranteed KO in 2 turns after Stealth Rock
196 Atk Garchomp-Mega Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tapu Lele: 246-289 (87.5 - 102.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
196 Atk Garchomp-Mega Earthquake vs. 248 HP / 0 Def Magearna: 344-408 (94.7 - 112.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock