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  1. klvkboom

    Other Pokemon: Smogon Version OU [Route 4]

    Don't really want to continue being off topic so I'll throw out a proposal. Item: Oran Berry (from a Berry Tree) Aside from the obligatory Potion that the games give you in the early route, I think that a couple of Oran Berries will also be helpful early game. Of course, Oran Berry is nowhere...
  2. klvkboom

    Other Pokemon: Smogon Version OU [Route 4]

    I think we should avoid direct negativity against certain players (i.e. no need to directly point out their names in the game) in almost all aspects since it's definitely not what we should try to portray. I get it that some of these players are somewhat "anti-Smogon", but we're trying to...
  3. klvkboom

    Other Pokemon: Smogon Version OU [Route 4]

    Considering you getting the TMs early though, many of your Pokemon will most like be newly caught. They'll have a random level of friendliness meaning Return/Frustration won't have as much power as you'd like. Some people may ignore using the moves completely since they can't utilize it well...
  4. klvkboom

    Other Pokemon: Smogon Version OU [Route 4]

    Shroomish is actually my Pokemon of choice as a self-induced trap/challenge. Of course, it's nowhere similar to the grind-esque kind that Magikarp is, however Shroomish definitely has some nice uphill instances when it comes to a playthrough perspective, and I like this concept being available...
  5. klvkboom

    Other Pokemon: Smogon Version OU [Route 4]

    I mentioned this is a post a while back Chou, but don't you think it may be too much of a power spike to have Azumarill be available that early? It evolves at lvl 18 as well as a respectable Water STAB in Aqua Tail at lvl 21. At that point in the game, you don't have anything else that's even...
  6. klvkboom

    np: XY OU Suspect Testing Round 5 - Ghost of Perdition

    From the beginning of XY, we all knew that Aegislash was meta-defining in some way. He alone essentially invalidates many Pokemon, and changed a lot of movesets simply to have a counter him. In the past, Fighting coverage was extremely similar to Ground. However Aegislash switched that all up...
  7. klvkboom

    VGC Nationals Data

    I must clarify, I did not say this team focused around rain in the slightest, regardless whether I called this a "rain" team. That is just a name, I did not mean to categorizing it as such (what else would I have called this team anyways?). What I'm trying to say though is that this team, as...
  8. klvkboom

    VGC 2014 Viability Rankings v2

    I will have to agree with Hydreigon to move up as well. The offensive pressure he brings is unparalleled with the Specs set. Also, seeing as many teams are opting for more slower, bulkier Pokes, Hydreigon easily abuses this as he outspeeds many of these Pokemon and can threaten OHKOs. His typing...
  9. klvkboom

    VGC Nationals Data

    I guess my biggest gripe for rain (at least a Politoed+ Ludicolo combo) is it's incredible inherent power with only those 2 slots. The term "Rain Team" may be a bit dramatic, but essentially from what I've seen Politoed+ Ludicolo is all you need to utilize from rain. Any more is...
  10. klvkboom

    VGC Nationals Data

    I can't say I'm that big of a fan of Alex Ogloza winning Masters with a rain team. Of course, it's a strong team and the results show. The meta is also fitting for rain to be a dominating playstyle. However, the more I see it, people would rather opt to play rain than try to beat it. It's...
  11. klvkboom

    Other Pokemon: Smogon Version OU [Route 4]

    I think what should be noted is the power of having multiple Water-types available early on. Water Pokemon have natural synergy with one another when you add Politoed's Drizzle into the mix, so I would suggest either limiting the amount of available Water-types until later in the game, or simply...
  12. klvkboom

    This is kind of off topic from the Smogon Version thread so I'll send this as a message, but...

    This is kind of off topic from the Smogon Version thread so I'll send this as a message, but this "Wow, your Fletchling is Quiet? That kind of sucks balls." totally made my day. Thank you Chou.
  13. klvkboom

    You said that we can send you a PM for more information on becoming a VGC Tutor. I believe I...

    You said that we can send you a PM for more information on becoming a VGC Tutor. I believe I asked of this sometime ago but since I never got a response. I'll just request again.
  14. klvkboom

    VGC 2014 Viability Rankings v2

    Actually, Pyroar was never overhyped, let alone considered a gimmick. This Pokemon really had only 1 viable set, and really it's been used for a long while and thus everyone should know that set by now. Regardless though, what made Pyroar stand out was the reactionary plays it forced your...
  15. klvkboom

    VGC 2014 Viability Rankings v2

    In hope of sparking some form of discussion, I'll add a nomination. Aerodactyl: A rank. I consider Aerodactyl something of a "suicide support", something akin to suicide leads of OU, but in a VGC format their strengths are prominent in different ways. Their concepts are simple: to provide...
  16. klvkboom

    Other The effectiveness of Baton Pass teams after the nerf

    To start off I just want to point out that I have not played on the OU ladder during BP's prime as well as not having any big titles in OU to my name as it is. But I'd like to point out my ideas even though I may not be as credible. From what I've read in this thread, I think it's safe to...
  17. klvkboom

    VGC 2014 Viability Rankings v2

    As much as I agree with MKang being a defining VGC Poke, this tiering is not based on which is the best, but by definition of a good Poke in general. tennisace has done a respectably good job on tiering VGC pokes particularly for the S and A ranks. And it makes a lot of sense. For S-ranks, by...
  18. klvkboom

    VGC 2014 Viability Rankings v2

    Mega TTar: B rank. As much as a powerhouse this Poke is, he has more issues when compared to other Megas. Since his most common variants are DD I'll mainly talk about this particular spread. The set requires a ton of support to be effective (Fake Out, redirection) since TTar is incredibly prone...
  19. klvkboom

    Smogon Battle Spot Leaderboard (updated as of Feb 2nd)

    Seeing as how the Special Ladder for Season 3 has just finished, I thought I'd post my results for the ladder. Due to many RL obligations I wasn't able to play as many games as I would've liked. However I was able to achieve 1742 on the Special Ladder with a 28W-14L finish. Based off of USA...
  20. klvkboom

    VGC 14 Viability Rankings (outdated)

    I would still have to argue for Wiggly to be of C rank (maybe C+ if there were sub tiers). My reasoning for this are as follows. C-Rank: Reserved for Pokemon that can be effective given a certain situation but otherwise will fall behind compared to higher ranked Pokemon. Other than this, the...
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