Originally created by Anty, approved by TI. Banner by Zephyr2007
Welcome to 2v2 Doubles! In this metagame, you play in the doubles format, but you battle with only 2 pokemon, and once those 2 pokemon faint the battle is over. You are allowed up to 4 pokemon in a team, but of course, you only pick 2 of them at team preview.
The main difference from Doubles OU is the limitation to only 4 pokemon in a team and the further limitation of only being able to use 2 of them, and that there is no switching. These are simple changes that can have a massive impact on how the battles are played and what the metagame is about. For example, you can't force an opposing pokemon out by moves such as Haze as a counter-play to setup and you can't switch out if your pokemon has been debuffed and statused.
Rules:
Mechanic: Bring 4 Pokemon at Team Preview, pick 2 to battle.
Clauses: Standard Doubles, Accuracy Moves Clause, Swagger Clause, Sleep Clause Mod, Team Preview
Bans: Calyrex-Ice, Calyrex-Shadow, Eternatus, Jirachi, Kyurem-White, Lunala, Magearna, Marshadow, Melmetal, Mewtwo, Necrozma-Dusk Mane, Necrozma-Dawn Wings, Reshiram, Solgaleo, Tornadus, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Urshifu-Single-Strike, Whimsicott, Zacian, Zacian-Crowned, Zamazenta, Zamazenta-Crowned, Zekrom, Ally Switch, Focus Sash, Perish Song
Strategy
2v2 Doubles is a metagame with a plethora of strategies as you can fully utilize everything Pokemon has to offer, meaning you can use stuff that has no use in singles formats, examples being Fake Out and Trick Room. Popular strategies involve the use of speed control, weather, Trick Room and more. If you already play 1v1, this metagame is relatively easy to get into since it has a similar concept, and 1v1 pokemon are very useful here. Putting 4 1v1 pokemon in a team is a good way to start, and then making changes as needed to face and adapt to the metagame.
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: One of the most famous examples of a weather core. Both are great Pokemon under the rain, as they fire off Rain Boosted Water-type attacks with little drawback while the latter gains a speed boost under the rain with its ability, Swift Swim.
: Another example of an excellent weather Pokemon, as sand gives it a boost to its special defense, allowing it to set up more effectively.
: Trick room is a great strategy to KO unsuspecting offensive teams, though it does run a risk of being KO'd prior to setup.
Q&A
Q: 2v2? Does that mean you team up with another player and face 2 other players?
A: No. 2v2 refers to that it's 2 pokemon on each side of the field.
Council
This metagame currently has a total of six council members:
Mubs - Current Leader
D2TheW
PA
London13
Krytocon
Morgan
IBM
This post also serves a Central Hub for the resources developed by the 2v2 Doubles Community. It includes the various projects and helpful links that will provide a means of proper participation in regards to this tier. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask on the 2v2 doubles discord server or in the 2v2 room. Below is an overlay of the Resources:
The main difference from Doubles OU is the limitation to only 4 pokemon in a team and the further limitation of only being able to use 2 of them, and that there is no switching. These are simple changes that can have a massive impact on how the battles are played and what the metagame is about. For example, you can't force an opposing pokemon out by moves such as Haze as a counter-play to setup and you can't switch out if your pokemon has been debuffed and statused.
Rules:
Mechanic: Bring 4 Pokemon at Team Preview, pick 2 to battle.
Clauses: Standard Doubles, Accuracy Moves Clause, Swagger Clause, Sleep Clause Mod, Team Preview
Bans: Calyrex-Ice, Calyrex-Shadow, Eternatus, Jirachi, Kyurem-White, Lunala, Magearna, Marshadow, Melmetal, Mewtwo, Necrozma-Dusk Mane, Necrozma-Dawn Wings, Reshiram, Solgaleo, Tornadus, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Urshifu-Single-Strike, Whimsicott, Zacian, Zacian-Crowned, Zamazenta, Zamazenta-Crowned, Zekrom, Ally Switch, Focus Sash, Perish Song
Strategy
2v2 Doubles is a metagame with a plethora of strategies as you can fully utilize everything Pokemon has to offer, meaning you can use stuff that has no use in singles formats, examples being Fake Out and Trick Room. Popular strategies involve the use of speed control, weather, Trick Room and more. If you already play 1v1, this metagame is relatively easy to get into since it has a similar concept, and 1v1 pokemon are very useful here. Putting 4 1v1 pokemon in a team is a good way to start, and then making changes as needed to face and adapt to the metagame.
+ : One of the most famous examples of a weather core. Both are great Pokemon under the rain, as they fire off Rain Boosted Water-type attacks with little drawback while the latter gains a speed boost under the rain with its ability, Swift Swim.: Another example of an excellent weather Pokemon, as sand gives it a boost to its special defense, allowing it to set up more effectively.: Trick room is a great strategy to KO unsuspecting offensive teams, though it does run a risk of being KO'd prior to setup.Q&A
Q: 2v2? Does that mean you team up with another player and face 2 other players?
A: No. 2v2 refers to that it's 2 pokemon on each side of the field.
Council
This metagame currently has a total of six council members:
Mubs - Current Leader
D2TheW
PA
London13
Krytocon
Morgan
IBM
The 2v2 Doubles Resource Index
This post also serves a Central Hub for the resources developed by the 2v2 Doubles Community. It includes the various projects and helpful links that will provide a means of proper participation in regards to this tier. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask on the 2v2 doubles discord server or in the 2v2 room. Below is an overlay of the Resources:
Room
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Celesteela
Volcanion
Diancie
Metagross
Cresselia
Ferrothorn
Ninetales-Alola
Tapu Fini
Zapdos
Arctovish
Moltres-Galar
Marowak-Alola
Latios
Barraskewda
Clefairy
Shedinja
Slowbro
Tapu Koko
Weavile
Weezing-Galar
Blacephalon
Blaziken
Duraludon
Rhyperior
Scolipede
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Quickban please. We already know what this implies. (Edit: also Perish Song, make this explicit)
