| Approved by Magnemite | Taken over from Dundies | Format stolen from ORAS OU Good Cores |
A strong core is one of the single most valuable things to form when creating a new team. Cores are typically made up of a group of Pokémon that, when used together, work excellently toward accomplishing a specific goal. The majority of cores have varying characteristics that allow them to triumph in different areas, and depending on your team, cores can be built to succeed offensively or defensively. An offensive core is a group of Pokémon that are both focused towards and designed to enable the team to break through most other team styles while being balanced for general play. A defensive core is a group of Pokémon chosen to give a team a solid set of resistances and the ability to switch into many of the common and threatening attacks in the metagame, allowing it to stick around long enough to win the match.
With such a diverse and constantly evolving metagame, there are a plethora of cores to experiment with given the huge number of Pokemon available for use. With that being said, I welcome you to Good Cores: ORAS Edition!
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- Any person can post a core in this thread. The cores are broken down into three categories: offensive cores, balanced cores, and defensive cores. When posting your core, please make sure to state which one of these categories your core falls under.
- Although the way your core works may be obvious to you, this may not be the case for others. As such, when posting a core, please make sure to explain how the core operates and any other details you think are important to include. The explanations don't have to be essays; as long as your post has some substance and conveys the main idea behind the core, it's all good. Here are some things you may like to include when explaining your core:
- Offensive Core: Should your core be an offensive one, such as Stoutland + Dodrio, you could explain how those two Pokemon work together to break down their similar checks and counters to pave the way for one of them to sweep more easily. You could also mention any weaknesses the core has and any partners you believe work well with the core. Here is a good example of what we look for.
- Defensive Core: Should your core be defensive, such as Pelipper + Chinchou, you could explain how their typing synergy allows these two Pokemon to cover problematic Pokemon like Floatzel and Zebstrika for one another. You could also mention any weaknesses the core has and any partners you believe work well with the core. Here is a good example of what we look for.
- This goes without saying, but do make sure your post includes the sets your core is using. In addition, please try to include an explanation of any EV spreads that deviate from the standard. Replays are also very helpful and highly encouraged when posting cores.
- Please be respectful of the cores people post in this thread. If someone posts a core that you think is ineffective or just plain bad, there is no need to jump at their throats. With that said, constructive criticism is welcome and encouraged - simply be nice!
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