True, provided the Sun isn't up (some Pokémon may be able to survive a hit). But he isn't all that common, and the only way for Fire types to reliably counter this is status and a Focus Sash. I don't think it's really worth it considering Aqua Jet users aren't very common... Lucario is a problem once it gets an SD off, that's true and listed in the threat list as well. A Scarftran would fix the Lucario prblem, but a 5vs5 mono-fire team with three choice users... No. This is a problem that most likely will not be fixed without creating new, bigger problems. =(
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Rapidash is way to vital to replace, then again, that E-Ball is soo tempting, but if you have sunny day up, rapidash cando the same thing, except stronger and faster
Have you considered running a Special Attacking Magmortar instead of Moltres? It can run Focus Blast, Thunderbolt, and HP Ice. Focus Blast can be decent in taking on Blissey and Snorlax, while Thunderbolt can hit the common Gyarados. HP Ice is for Dragons, of course. It gives you some good coverage, but it will still leave you vulnerable to Earthquake.
True, it'll only work once against smart opponents, after which I'll have to switch to Moltres. It can save me once, but on this team just once might not be enough to justify the use of a moveslot...
And thanks anyway of course. =)
I have considered Magmortar, yes. However, Moltres is key in taking out Garchomp and other dagons and simply can't be replaced. If I use Magmortar, Garchomp beats me, as well as any other Earthquaker.
And thanks anyway of course. =)
First of all i wish to congragulate you, i dont know many people at all that have fire teams....
Okay (cracks knuckles) not to toot my own horn but i am a fire master, loved fire type since i first played pokemon... i would greatly suggest a fully EV'd Arcanine in speed, give it good moves like Extreme speed, fire and thunder fang (good for flinching) and mabye something like bite or will-o-wisp. My fire team is based on this guy... Next you should go for a Typlosion, raise it in sp Attack as it can pwn with Eruption, but if your going for physical roll out can be a good advantage. Last get a Magmortar. Im here to tell you this is the heart of the team, Thunder punch, fire blast, sunny day and something like will-o-wisp or toxic will make him one of your most feared... I might suggest a Houndoom but i dont acually know much on them... If you want more good ideas just PM me. Good luck. (mabye when your team is up we can battle fire vs fire ;) )
Okay (cracks knuckles) not to toot my own horn but i am a fire master, loved fire type since i first played pokemon... i would greatly suggest a fully EV'd Arcanine in speed, give it good moves like Extreme speed, fire and thunder fang (good for flinching) and mabye something like bite or will-o-wisp. My fire team is based on this guy... Next you should go for a Typlosion, raise it in sp Attack as it can pwn with Eruption, but if your going for physical roll out can be a good advantage. Last get a Magmortar. Im here to tell you this is the heart of the team, Thunder punch, fire blast, sunny day and something like will-o-wisp or toxic will make him one of your most feared... I might suggest a Houndoom but i dont acually know much on them... If you want more good ideas just PM me. Good luck. (mabye when your team is up we can battle fire vs fire ;) )
looks solid but you should consider this:
typhlosion @ choice scarf
modest, 252 SA and speed
eruption
overheat
HP ice
focus blast
eruption if it's at full health, overheat when not, HP ice for garchomps, and focus blast for blisseys. infernape usually makes a better lead i know but it can be surprising, especially if you have torkoal to get rid of stealth rock.
typhlosion @ choice scarf
modest, 252 SA and speed
eruption
overheat
HP ice
focus blast
eruption if it's at full health, overheat when not, HP ice for garchomps, and focus blast for blisseys. infernape usually makes a better lead i know but it can be surprising, especially if you have torkoal to get rid of stealth rock.
Focus Blast only does around 40% to the standard blissey. Use Rash with Focus Punch if you want to use the set
I agree that those Pokémon can definitely help me. However, by adding them, the entire team would change while doing so lacks an actual advantage over the current line-up. And I'm willing to battle you as soon as the team is done, I look forward to it. =)
I have considered that. I didn't have much of a choice but doing so, for the amount of actually useable fire Pokémon is rather small. There were only a few Pokémon I didn't consider or at least look at. Look for previous comments on Torkoal: it doesn't really fit in and it won't be doing much either. I'm afraid Typhlosion simply doesn't fit into my team either, as much as I love the Scarf Eruption set. Even though it can dish out lots of damage, how am I going to stop Hippowdon and Swampert from setting Stealth Rock up against him if I put him in the lead? How am I going to take non-Choiced Earthquakes if I put him over Moltres? How am I going to set up the Sun and take Stone Edges without Heatran? I guess you know where this is going.Arash said:
Thanks anyway, both of you. But would people please give me an actual reason for replacing Pokémon or moves from now on? =) Every Pokémon on this team has a reason for being there and is probably important to this team.