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The Next Best Thing is a project where the users can submit & search for various creative, but viable Pokemon sets, utilising the power of various underlooked & unexpected moves/items, or a combination of both in a set. Here, you'll find many sets that might seem vague, but in reality carve out a niche in the metagame. These sets are excellent at acting as a surprise factor, which can totally change the outcome of a match. You may also find how potent a Pokemon can be, by looking, playing & even creating some out-of-the-box sets, that are definitely unworthy at first sight. The sets here posted should obviously be viable, avoiding jokes such as Choice Band Blissey that can't be taken serious. The hosts reserve the right to reject any such sets. Before submitting any set, you must read the Procedures and Rules of the thread.
The Next Best Thing is a project where the users can submit & search for various creative, but viable Pokemon sets, utilising the power of various underlooked & unexpected moves/items, or a combination of both in a set. Here, you'll find many sets that might seem vague, but in reality carve out a niche in the metagame. These sets are excellent at acting as a surprise factor, which can totally change the outcome of a match. You may also find how potent a Pokemon can be, by looking, playing & even creating some out-of-the-box sets, that are definitely unworthy at first sight. The sets here posted should obviously be viable, avoiding jokes such as Choice Band Blissey that can't be taken serious. The hosts reserve the right to reject any such sets. Before submitting any set, you must read the Procedures and Rules of the thread.
- Every cycle (1 per week), a new Pokemon will be chosen for participants to create a new, creative yet effective set.
- All the existing sets (or WIPs) on the Smogdex are disallowed.
- The participants will get 4 days to submit their sets in this thread - Friday-Monday.
- Voting will be held during the remaining three days of the week - Tuesday-Thursday
- All the winning sets will be kept in the Hall of Fame (see next reply).
- Be as creative as possible, but your creativity must also show viability.
- You may only post 1 set per cycle.
- You are not allowed to take sets from Smogdex & WIPs.
- Making some minor changes in the existing sets of Smogdex won't work.
- Set explanation is a must.
- Be detailed with your sets & replies as much as you can. You may also include replays, teammates options, threats, usage tips, & even a team built around the set.
- You are allowed to reserve your set in this forum, but the reservation expires after 24 hours.
- Please name your sets based on the moves & items, & not random funny names.
- You aren't allowed to copy anyone else's set, not even the reserved ones.
- You can't vote for your own set.
- Creating new accounts to vote, manipulating others to vote for your sets & other such tricks are strictly forbidden. If found, you'll be banned from posting here.
- Try to avoid double-posting.
- If you have any queries regarding this post, prefer asking me or pokeslice personally through Conversations or Profile Posts. Avoid asking questions on this forum.
- Follow the Forum Rules & be polite with other members here.
- At last, the most important rule. Have Fun!
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