Triples was introduced in Gen V as pretty much a sideshow in the Battle Subway, but it has since grown to be one of the defining formats in present-day Battle Spot. Well, now Triples has earned itself quite the fanbase around these parts, thanks in part to its fast-moving nature and especially its unique battle style – in Triples, attacks are bounded by reach, so Pokemon can only hit targets which they are adjacent to. Special moves, such as Flying-type moves and Pulse-category moves, can hit across the field to Pokemon on the far side. So, unlike in Doubles or Singles, positioning is highly important in Triples!
Another notable aspect of Triples is the freedom it gives teams to use unique strategies. Strategies such as Rototiller + TR and Perish Trap are much more effective in Triples than in Doubles, leading to a much wider range of teams you might have to consider when teambuilding.
What strategies have you been using to great effect in Triples? Any new ORAS megas giving you trouble? Any especially tricky teams you've faced recently? Discuss everything right here in this thread!
Footnote: Since Triples is one of those definitive Battle Spot metagames, it's getting its very own set of analyses and its own QC team! Get discussion going strong here, and who knows? You might just end up at the forefront of this swiftly-developing metagame!
Another notable aspect of Triples is the freedom it gives teams to use unique strategies. Strategies such as Rototiller + TR and Perish Trap are much more effective in Triples than in Doubles, leading to a much wider range of teams you might have to consider when teambuilding.
What strategies have you been using to great effect in Triples? Any new ORAS megas giving you trouble? Any especially tricky teams you've faced recently? Discuss everything right here in this thread!
Footnote: Since Triples is one of those definitive Battle Spot metagames, it's getting its very own set of analyses and its own QC team! Get discussion going strong here, and who knows? You might just end up at the forefront of this swiftly-developing metagame!
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