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Ask a simple question, get a simple answer - VGC edition
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Just make sure you're not too dependent on the set-up. If it fits your playstyle it's all good and fair but I wouldn't use a full-blown TR team. Something along the lines of TR Cresselia / Rhyperior / Zapdos and other bulky Pokémon that tend to be in Goodstuff teams are fine choices because you can Trick Room but you're not dependent on it.
(That's basically what Huy already said - the playstyle per se is viable as long as you do build it well)
(That's basically what Huy already said - the playstyle per se is viable as long as you do build it well)
drug duck is absolutely right, a really important part of any Pokemon team (but especially VGC) is flexibility, since you never know what your opponent could use, what hax could bring, or etc. If you only have one way to win, rest assured you will not do well at regionals since VGC is perhaps the least predictable Pokemon metagame. This is what turns off most people to balls-to-the-wall TR, since if they don't get it set up, they're screwed. That said, Trick Room teams can certainly be good, but remember to use Pokemon that are good in their own right, even without trick room.
Cybertron used Trick Room?
No, Wolfey did. When people talk in general it usually means masters lol cause it's the division most people are involved in. That, and the most competitive.
This guy knows all. Look at his badges.
Does anyone have any links to Japanese VGC articles/communities/websites, or anything that would let me know how they get so dang good :P?
Thank you.
Thank you.
Hope this helped!
1. No. All they can see is the sprite, gender, level, and whether it's holding an item.
2. Born in 1997, 1998, 1999, or 2000
I believe you need a Trainer Club account to claim your prizes if you win.
Which sprouts another question. What is this "Train Club" and how can I make an account on it? I already have an account on Pokemon.com, so that's that.
That's the one. Go to your profile and click on the "My Play! Pokémon" tab. The player ID listed is what you'll need.
Alright thanks a bunch
hey its been about a week so i just want to know when i should expected the next round of battle 202 to be up
seconding this! I could really use some help!
sign ups open tomorrow, not sunday
" Players who are found to be intentionally delaying the pace of their matches will be disqualified from the event."
(Taken from http://assets3.pokemon.com/assets/c...EU Nationals Tournament Operation_2012_EN.pdf)
I didn't know this rule existed, has it ever been enforced? If so, how do they evaluate "intentionally delaying?"
Personally it seems controversial, seeing as one could unintentionally stall while they try and choose a move. At the same time, I'm sure stalling has and will continue to occur.
(Taken from http://assets3.pokemon.com/assets/c...EU Nationals Tournament Operation_2012_EN.pdf)
I didn't know this rule existed, has it ever been enforced? If so, how do they evaluate "intentionally delaying?"
Personally it seems controversial, seeing as one could unintentionally stall while they try and choose a move. At the same time, I'm sure stalling has and will continue to occur.
I don't think it's ever been enforced, and to be honest I think it refers more to outside the battle than the battle itself. (Meaning taking forever to get to your battle, signing the match slip, etc.) It's never a problem for VGC, it's more enforced in TCG. "Stalling" the 1 minute timer is a legitimate strategy for VGC, whereas taking a long time to make your moves in TCG can sometimes cross the line.
I don't think that it has been enough of an issue that they had to do anything about it YET however I believe that now there would be more of a classification as to what stalling will be for reasons I would prefer not to get into.
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