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There is no absolute best, with that said I'm quite fond of altaria versatility and baiting power.
Kinda subjective but I'd say the best one overall is Altaria
In the good cores thread, what's the difference between balanced and defensive cores? It seems like a number of balanced cores, e.g. Hippowdon + Ferrothorn + Starmie, Gliscor + Clefable, Mega Altaria + Slowbro + Heatran, that could go into defensive as well.
They're so similar (to me at least) that most won't notice that the third one is under defensive, not balanced.
Am I missing something or are balance/defensive just closer together than the offensive cores, which are clearly offensive e.g. Bisharp + Weavile, Birdspam, etc.? Thanks in advance!
They're so similar (to me at least) that most won't notice that the third one is under defensive, not balanced.
Am I missing something or are balance/defensive just closer together than the offensive cores, which are clearly offensive e.g. Bisharp + Weavile, Birdspam, etc.? Thanks in advance!
Closer together, balanced cores have defensive components but less passivity, etc.
DDance Mega Altaria, Calm Mind Slowbro, Scarf Heatran would more than likely fall under offensive while Support M-Altaria, Defensive Slowbro, SpDef Heatran would fall under defensive. Based on set they're just general terms to accommodate what's generally considered on those playstyles.
Defensive cores usually don't have good attacking mons and are better at phazing. The cores you mentioned have pokemon which are able to perform offensively as well as play a defensive role which is what makes them balanced
Are there any advantages to running Salac over Custap on lead Skarmory? Is it worth it to do so?
The thing with custap is that it allows Skarm to get off another move against mons that either have their own priority (think a volt switch into BP Scizor), or mons that would otherwise outspeed it (mega mane, lop, & above). Salac sort of has a use against certain teams, but the majority of the time salac will be better because it ensures that it'll get off a move against anything other than like BB Talon or something.
For its fast Swords Dance Sweep set, yes, that's the best combination, although some people use no item to get a powerful + recoilless Acrobatics. However, for its wallbreaker set, Choice Band is the best item, and the nature can be either Adamant or Jolly (depends on what Speed tier you specifically need to outspeed; 110s or 111s+). As for the defensive set, a Careful nature with Leftovers is the best to assure general survivability, but again, itemless w/ Acrobatics also works.
azelf is usually better
If you really want a consistent rock setter with Healing Wish, why not just use Clefable?
Out of curiosity, why it over Mew, which has Roost and better bulk, or Uxie, which has significantly better bulk and the same typing? Unless you absolutely need Healing Wish + Rocks + Psychic typing + Ground immunity, it just doesn't seem necessary to use Mesprit.
Honestly, if you think it has potential, I say just go out and try it. If it works for you, awesome, and if you find you don't like it, you at least have some potential alternatives in the back that can take its place.
What are some good mons to lay down Spikes and SR while also hitting hard enough to wallbreak?
Would T-Spikes count? In that case, Dragalge is a good choice.
Stealth Rock + SD Garchomp wallbreaks quite well as well once it sets up. Terrakion works too. Heatran, Mamoswine, and Landorus-T hit quite hard, particularly offensive variants. If you're real use Mega Pinsir / Mega Garchomp haha.
For Spikes, there's Diggersby.
Stealth Rock + SD Garchomp wallbreaks quite well as well once it sets up. Terrakion works too. Heatran, Mamoswine, and Landorus-T hit quite hard, particularly offensive variants. If you're real use Mega Pinsir / Mega Garchomp haha.
For Spikes, there's Diggersby.
nothing can lay down both and hit hard.
SR: SD Garchomp, Earth Plate Landorus-T, Offensive Tran w/ Taunt, LO Terrakion, LO Mamoswine.
Spikes: LO Scolipede, Diggersby, LO Roserade (which isn't very good)
Thanks. Yeah, I meant "or". I already have Dragalge, and I'm looking to build a hazard stacking team focusing on forcing switches through strong attacks rather than phazing.
No poke can effectively do both at the same time. Think about it if you use SR+Spikes you have already used two moveslots, which means you would only have two attacking moves at most (even both STAB won't help you) or a boosting move and one attack. You need good base power and either a wide amount of coverage or a boosting move. Not to mention the pokes with spikes have little wallbrraking potential themselves.
Your best option is to just throw your spikes somewhere and just give you wallbreaker one job: to wall break. Taking away a wallbreakers moveslots just makes it less effective (which is why IMO SR lando-i, spikes diggers, and the like aren't very good). Your best bet is either running custap skarm or trying a way to fit Ferrothorn on a team with a strong anti-lead (like fake out mega lop) so you can come out ahead in the hazard war. Hell if you want to be unconventional you can throw some attack investment on ferro if you like and give it bulldoze to lure in heatran or explosion to provide your team some momentum but honestly slapping a standard ferro on a decently offensive team is good enough / the best option. For a wall breaking sr setter try sash or lum SD garchomp with outrage.
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Hey I need help with teambuilding!
I have been in the 1400-1500 range on the ladder recently and I am stuck so I scrapped my team and decided to build a new one.
I knew I liked hyper offense so Gengar-Bisharp core was where I started
I then needed a mega and Altaria provides incerdible offensive and defensive synergy with the original core so I added him.
Ok so here is where I need help, I am not sure of two things:
1. What is the ideal moveset for an offensive mega Altaria
2. What other mons do you think fit with this as I really am kind of lost
If this is in the wrong place please tell me and I will relocate this post, Any and all help is appreciated!
I have been in the 1400-1500 range on the ladder recently and I am stuck so I scrapped my team and decided to build a new one.
I knew I liked hyper offense so Gengar-Bisharp core was where I started
I then needed a mega and Altaria provides incerdible offensive and defensive synergy with the original core so I added him.
Ok so here is where I need help, I am not sure of two things:
1. What is the ideal moveset for an offensive mega Altaria
2. What other mons do you think fit with this as I really am kind of lost
If this is in the wrong place please tell me and I will relocate this post, Any and all help is appreciated!
Offensive DD Mega Altaria set is as follows:
Altaria @ Altarianite
Ability: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Dance
- Return
- Earthquake/Fire Blast
- Roost
Brief Description:That is the standard offensive MAltaria. Jolly Nature for outspeeding M. Lop and M. Manectric after +1. EQ for Heatran and Fire Blast for things like Ferrothorn, Scizor and Skarmory.
Good team mates: If you lack Fire Blast then it is recommended to to run good checks for steel types and eliminate them before you try to set up.Choice Scarf Magnezone with Magnet Pull + HP Fire helps with that. Latias is also provides good support for Altaria by keeping rocks off the field and Healing Wish can give Mega Altaria a second chance to sweep.
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