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it frustrates me so bad that regieleki and regidrago don't get superpower. I get their deal is not having much coverage but cmon that's literally the former signature move of the regi family
They don't?it frustrates me so bad that regieleki and regidrago don't get superpower. I get their deal is not having much coverage but cmon that's literally the former signature move of the regi family
They don't?
Regidrago has even less of an excuse, as it still learns Hammer Arm by level up with the rest of the titans (sans Eleki, it learns Thunderbolt)it frustrates me so bad that regieleki and regidrago don't get superpower. I get their deal is not having much coverage but cmon that's literally the former signature move of the regi family
I was going to say "do you imagine Regieleki using Superpower?".it frustrates me so bad that regieleki and regidrago don't get superpower. I get their deal is not having much coverage but cmon that's literally the former signature move of the regi family
How did you think an apple a day can keep a doctor away?I was going to say "do you imagine Regieleki using Superpower?".
Then I saw that Appletun gets the move.
If your opponent changed the weather than Sand Spit can re-summon Sandstorm, so it does have a use that Sand Stream doesn't (at least not without recalling the Pokemon and sending it back out).what was the idea with sandaconda and sand spit? did they think players would use it over sand stream for some reason?
Libero is a football thing.why does the scorbunny line have libero? what the hell is libero? was there something wrong with just letting them have protean?
Well it also has the Strong Jaw Ability. But you're right Jaw Lock either should have been a Water-type or Rock-type move... and then spread to certain Pokemon of those Types which would make sense for them to have a biting move.why does drednaw have jaw lock, a dark type move that traps it and its opponent? this isn't even that bad of a move, it just makes 0 sense on a swift swim sweeper
I wouldn't call base 70 slow, and I wouldn't called STAB Rock Slide irrelevant in doubles.a lot of these ideas seem to be designed around doubles, which already means that for everyone except doubles players these abilities will be completely irrelevant, so you need to put a good amount of thought into the design. anyway, they made power spot, an ability that gives the ally pokemon additional power on its moves...and they put it on a slow and specially frail dude who has wide guard as his only doubles-relevant move (no trick room, no ally switch, none of that). the vast majority of the time having 2 good pokemon is better than having 1 slightly better than normal pokemon and 1 stonjourner
This feels very finished and sufficiently expanded upon. It doesn't catch something with other Water moves because it doesn't go underwater with other Water moves.cramorant truly mystifies me. so basically you have a pokemon on par with drizzle-less pelipper and it has this incredibly convoluted ability where you reach a new form by using surf or dive successfully, and the form you reach depends on your current hp level, and it goes away when you switch out or dynamax, and if your opponent hits you while youre in the form then they take 25% hp and either get -def or parad depending on the form you were in. this is so confusing. why couldn't they just make it get the pikachu form regardless of hp level? why couldn't they let it catch something with any water type move?
Flavor. Cinderace (a rabbit) does not seem capable of the same changing feats of Kecleon (a chameleon) and Greninja (a ninja frog). I don't understand soccer well enough to explain what a libero is, but it sounds like it fits. (Now as to why they wanted to give it the effect of Protean, I have no idea)why does the scorbunny line have libero? what the hell is libero? was there something wrong with just letting them have protean
Unlike Teatime, Snap Trap, Meteor Assault, and Magic Powder (two moves you should have mentioned) Octolock is actually really strong, so I'm not sure why you're bringing it up.there are obv other ridiculous pokemon such as grapploct and zamazenta but others in the thread have covered this
Mega Gardevoir hits really fucking hard with Pixilate Hyper Voice, especially back in gen 6 when -ate abilities were a 30% boost. The majority of megas throw away a small amount of base stat points into an unused offensive stat. It's presumably a balance thing.View attachment 306965View attachment 306970
Mega Gardevoir gains +20 attack, a stat it shouldn't be increasing at all. Those stat boosts should have went to speed or even defense. In contrast, Mega Gallade gets a boost in attack, defense, and speed, stats it should be increasing.
It's presumably a balance thing.
I was going to list them but I think it would be quicker to list the exceptions to the rules rather then the ones which followed it: Alakazam, Gengar, Mewtwo X, Heracross, Houndoom, Tyranitar, Mawile, Aggron, Manectric, Beedrill is a hilariously inversion, Pidgeot, Slowbro, Steelix, Lopunny, Gallade, Audino?Mega Gardevoir hits really fucking hard with Pixilate Hyper Voice, especially back in gen 6 when -ate abilities were a 30% boost. The majority of megas throw away a small amount of base stat points into an unused offensive stat. It's presumably a balance thing.
Though I agree, seeing Latios and Garchomp with +40 to their secondary attack stat, and the primals with a +50, makes me want to cry.The majority of megas throw away a small amount of base stat points into an unused offensive stat. It's presumably a balance thing.
Mega Latios can make decent use of Earthquake, and I'm fairly certain the Primals do use their off attacking stats to catch usual defensive answers.Though I agree, seeing Latios and Garchomp with +40 to their secondary attack stat, and the primals with a +50, makes me want to cry.
Especially when their speed was left untouched! Or in Garchomp's case, was even nerfed!
To be fair, explaining nowadays what a libero in soccer is, is not easy.Flavor. Cinderace (a rabbit) does not seem capable of the same changing feats of Kecleon (a chameleon) and Greninja (a ninja frog). I don't understand soccer well enough to explain what a libero is, but it sounds like it fits. (Now as to why they wanted to give it the effect of Protean, I have no idea)
IronicNow, I said used to because due to the last big overhaul in soccer rules (late 80s to early 90s), where first it was made illegal for the goalkeeper to use his hands on an intentional backward pass from a defender, and then offside was introduced, the libero position has lost its groove significantly (the position is borderline dead or has transitioned to an arretrated midfielder).
Yeah, I still don't know why they went with "Libero" of all things.Ironic
The libero couldn't adapt to the newer rules....
Sand Spit is pretty much an auto-win on weather wars. Not that common nowadays compared to Gen 5, sure, but Raihan is an example of how that works.what was the idea with sandaconda and sand spit? did they think players would use it over sand stream for some reason?
Yes it does. Gulp Missile is simple. Surf/Dive, Cram fishes up an Arrokuda or a Pikachu. Why not any Water move like Scald? Because it wouldn't get the chance to snatch a fish up.cramorant truly mystifies me.
lolDex. It's a snap turtle for crying out loud, what's the problem with it? Also, pretty sure a sweeper can find an use for a damaging trapping move.why does drednaw have jaw lock, a dark type move that traps it and its opponent? this isn't even that bad of a move, it just makes 0 sense on a swift swim sweeper
Football/Soccer reference. That's really all it is. Just flavor.why does the scorbunny line have libero? what the hell is libero? was there something wrong with just letting them have protean?
I actually like that suggestion. When I think of a Libero, I think about Volleyball, and it doesn't make any sense.There's a trend with positionless midfielders that can cover multiple position nowadays, that would have been a much less obscure reference.
Name it "positionless" or even a pun like "kick of all trades" and you're good.
Zamazenta is outright wasted. Zacian got the better defensive typing and the Shield Pokémon that fought alongside one of Galar's ancient kings doesn't learn King's Shield.there are obv other ridiculous pokemon such as grapploct and zamazenta but others in the thread have covered this
I guess GF is old fashioned/traditional minded in more than just video game design.Yeah, I still don't know why they went with "Libero" of all things.
There's a trend with positionless midfielders that can cover multiple position nowadays, that would have been a much less obscure reference.
Name it "positionless" or even a pun like "kick of all trades" and you're good. Libero is still very good, just convoluted to explain and a little far-fetched.
I think gigalith "eyes" are still supposed to be "ears"Why do roggenrola and boldore have ears and no eyes, whereas gigalith has eyes INSIDE its ears?
Technically the modern Libero is more fitting for the ability's name, considering that the player, while technically still a defender, can do pretty much anything needed depending on the situation. Much like the ability itself, with the user technically being a Fire-type but can be pretty much anything depending on what needs to be done.Yeah, I still don't know why they went with "Libero" of all things.
There's a trend with positionless midfielders that can cover multiple position nowadays, that would have been a much less obscure reference.
Name it "positionless" or even a pun like "kick of all trades" and you're good. Libero is still very good, just convoluted to explain and a little far-fetched.
Evolution?Why do roggenrola and boldore have ears and no eyes, whereas gigalith has eyes INSIDE its ears?
You guys still use the term "libero"? Interesting, it is pretty much dead in my country.Technically the modern Libero is more fitting for the ability's name, considering that the player, while technically still a defender, can do pretty much anything needed depending on the situation. Much like the ability itself, with the user technically being a Fire-type but can be pretty much anything depending on what needs to be done.