What's the most common Mega-Aerodactyl set people are running in the ORAS OU? I heard it's really good and anti-meta, so I want to try it out :]
What's the most common Mega-Aerodactyl set people are running in the ORAS OU? I heard it's really good and anti-meta, so I want to try it out :]
How important is the Adamant boost to Aerodactyl for checking the threats it's used against? Because I was under the impression the speed from Jolly was an option for things like Mega Sceptile and Lopunny
How important is the Adamant boost to Aerodactyl for checking the threats it's used against? Because I was under the impression the speed from Jolly was an option for things like Mega Sceptile and Lopunny
Also, could someone give me a definition for the term "anti-meta"? I've seen it used for mons like Mamoswine and now Aero, but while I have a bit of an idea, I don't quite get what the specific traits of an anti-meta Pokemon are.
Damage calculator might not have ORAS Stuff, but we already have Base Stats of each of the New Mega Pokemon so you can always adjust the Base stat, like you can change Sceptile's base speed from 120 to 145 on the Calc.Jolly max attack may be able to take out sceptile, lopunny, and gallade, just use the damage calculator. The problem with aero is that its stabs are either weak (aerial ace) or not boosted by hone claws (stone edge, rock slide) and I think is used more as a revenge killer on weakened mons and flyspam check.
I would define anti-meta as a mon that is capable of countering/playing common pokemon or playstyles, like how weavile kills stuff like landorus, and the laties, outspeeds grenija and does like 95% with low kick...also stab knock off, cause knock is great in general...i dunno maybe not the best example, maybe others can help. im kinda sucky at competative anywas soo
edit: forgot that damage calculator doesn't have oras stuff yet...
I wants the extra power over the extra speed. It actually beats Mega Sceptile 1v1, basically counters Mega Beedrill, and Lopunny can't OHKO it either. The threat it should be running more speed for, Mega Manectric, has been around the meta long enough and hasn't impacted Aero too much.How important is the Adamant boost to Aerodactyl for checking the threats it's used against? Because I was under the impression the speed from Jolly was an option for things like Mega Sceptile and Lopunny
Also, could someone give me a definition for the term "anti-meta"? I've seen it used for mons like Mamoswine and now Aero, but while I have a bit of an idea, I don't quite get what the specific traits of an anti-meta Pokemon are.
Yes, you doDoes Guts work with Sleep? Let's say you have a Conkeldurr with Sleep Talk, do you get the boost in power if you get an attacking move? I want to assume you do, but I've never run into this situation.
I recall the argument was settled on being over centralizing and giving HO an unfair advantage over other team archetypes.Probably been asked ten thousand and six times, but what was the final decision behind the banning of deoxys-d and deoxys-s? Not saying I disagree, just really curious
To add more to what Norne said, Deo-D was too good of a hazard setter since it had all the tools it needed to lay hazards and tools to stop other hazard setters and anti-leads, leading to an overcentralization around Deo-Sharp cores. Deo-S could do too much: it was insanely good both as suicide lead, revenge killer and cleaner, and while I don't think anyone thought any one set was broken, the general consensus was that the punishment for guessing a wrong set was too high given its huge movepool and speed. It also didn't help that it was impossible to revenge kill without priority.Probably been asked ten thousand and six times, but what was the final decision behind the banning of deoxys-d and deoxys-s? Not saying I disagree, just really curious
Besides the Pokemon Albacore listed, Substitute Mega Gyarados deserves a honorable mention. As it resists both Mega Sableye's and Mega Slowbro's STABs, it can set up Substitutes, which protects it from Will-O-Wisp and Scald burns, and then proceed to set up with Dragon Dance.How do you beat sableye stall and mega slowbro stall?
Whats the best pokemon to use in order to get hazards up against mega sableye?
You can also run Taunt over Sub and have one of the handful of things that can stop Mega Eye from boosting/Recovering/WoW teammates as well.Besides the Pokemon Albacore listed, Substitute Mega Gyarados deserves a honorable mention. As it resists both Mega Sableye's and Mega Slowbro's STABs, it can set up Substitutes, which protects it from Will-O-Wisp and Scald burns, and then proceed to set up with Dragon Dance.
+1 0 SpA Sableye Shadow Ball vs. 28 HP / 0 SpD Mega Gyarados: 45-54 (14.6 - 17.5%) -- possible 6HKO
+1 0 SpA Slowbro Scald vs. 28 HP / 0 SpD Mega Gyarados: 64-76 (20.8 - 24.7%) -- guaranteed 5HKO
+1 252+ Atk Mold Breaker Mega Gyarados Waterfall vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Sableye: 153-180 (50.3 - 59.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
+1 252+ Atk Mold Breaker Mega Gyarados Crunch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Slowbro: 230-272 (58.3 - 69%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
Gyarados @ Gyaradosite
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 28 HP / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Waterfall
- Crunch
- Substitute
But then you are vulberable to Scald burns, which really sucks. Bot options are good, though.You can also run Taunt over Sub and have one of the handful of things that can stop Mega Eye from boosting/Recovering/WoW teammates as well.
It more comes down to what team you want Gyara to take on best. Sub helps against Balance more overall, where Taunt makes it more of a Stallbreaker. Also, the joy of Taunting a set-up Crobro while it's sleeping is not easily recreated.But then you are vulberable to Scald burns, which really sucks. Bot options are good, though.