Perhaps after the suspect.Is there any reminder of when the sample teams will be updated?
Why notWhy does every suspect test have some song or music video included?
Perhaps after the suspect.Is there any reminder of when the sample teams will be updated?
Why notWhy does every suspect test have some song or music video included?
Because people can't handle any amount of counterplay
Maybe you will come around on this one and see that Dugtrio isn't the problem but Overcentralizing pokemon that take no risk and all reward (Lando-T) are the real toxic parts of the metagame.
Yeah, I tried to explain that, but that goes into its own rabbit hole of predicting predictions and trying to figure out how your opponent is thinking. I was also trying to keep it a little more simplified as it is an inherently difficult/ risky play that I'm not amazing at myself.Good description. Double switching can also be rather risky. In this case, the double switch is not that risky. Rotom H matches reasonably well into clef and you don't have much fear of him staying in. The worst case scenario, really, is that he predicts the double and chooses to switch into something that threatens rotom H.
There are some cases were the mon he currently has in checks the mon you would be switching in for the double, so there is the risk of him staying in.
Hippowdon,rotom-heat,seismitoad,gastrodon but that will depend on the set him was carrying.What are the best counters to Zeraora? I find it hard to pick good counters for that mon while teambuilding
Thats what I figured. Just wanted to double check. Thank you.They only ignore the draw in effect, not the immunity - they have no effect in singles play.
It's definitely not exclusively used in gen 8, but it is particularly useful this gen to gradually break through common bulky Pokemon with reliable recovery such as Clefable, Corviknight, and Toxapex.What's the deal with the Metronome item? It doesn't seem like it was buffed in gen 8 or anything but I've seen a couple of sets floating around that utilize it (Substitute Kyurem and Primarina off of the top of my head). I've followed competitive Pokemon since Gen 4 and have literally never seen the item used ever in any generation. Is there any particular reason people are starting to find use with it now?
To add to the post above, Metronome was changed I believe between gens 4 and 5. Previously you reached double power after 10 turns, and it was adjusted to reach double power after 5, which is an enormous buff. I believe it wasn’t really “discovered” until gen 6 or 7, but it did see some use last gen. It’s nice because it allows you to break through bulky mons even if you don’t have boosting moves or the moveslot to devote to them.What's the deal with the Metronome item? It doesn't seem like it was buffed in gen 8 or anything but I've seen a couple of sets floating around that utilize it (Substitute Kyurem and Primarina off of the top of my head). I've followed competitive Pokemon since Gen 4 and have literally never seen the item used ever in any generation. Is there any particular reason people are starting to find use with it now?
It's allowed in Smogon OU. I believe it's not allowed in VGC 2020 because Pokemon have to be caught/hatched in Galar to be eligible in that format, but don't quote me on that.Hey, quick question.... are moves like toxic on umbreon banned in vgc20 / smogon ou? Or is breeding a umbreon with these moves legit? thanks in advance!
No, it's completely fine, but it depends on the team archetype and what you're buildingIs it a bad idea to have more than one choice locked user? I am running a choice specs Kyurem and a Choice band Aegislash on the same team
Spamming ladder works, though I'd also recommend just going onto rand bats and getting used to it there. He gets an idea of the different pokemon, common moves and strategies in a fairly fast paced game. He can get used to understanding different mechanics, different move types, type match ups, coverages, and you can do it unranked, so he'll get exposed to some good and bad players. Obviously you'd be helping out, but that could work.My friend wants to get into pokemon showdown cuz of the quarantine in the USA, however, he has never played pokemon in his life (like he has no idea about even which types are super effect against each other; let alone which strategies/sets people commonly use in OU on the ladder). We think the best way for him to learn quickly is to spam games on the ladder; could someone recommend a good sample team that will help him learn the fundamentals of the game?
He should probably learn the basics, such as learning the typing char, learning what EVs are, what STAB is, etc.My friend wants to get into pokemon showdown cuz of the quarantine in the USA, however, he has never played pokemon in his life (like he has no idea about even which types are super effect against each other; let alone which strategies/sets people commonly use in OU on the ladder). We think the best way for him to learn quickly is to spam games on the ladder; could someone recommend a good sample team that will help him learn the fundamentals of the game?
A Clefable or Toxapex of your own with Knock Off can be really annoying for cores such as these to deal with, especially when you pair them with Pokemon like Kyurem, Dragapult, and Aegislash. Teams that elect to drop Seismitoad in favor of Toxapex often don't have the best matchup against Rotom-H and Bulk Up Zeraora too.What are the best answers to break a core of Corvi, Clef and Pex/Toad?
It's right here, but it hasn't been updated in well over four months.And is there a forum for gen 8 cores? I'm new here so maybe someone can link it to me :)
Here is a paste of the team. It's not that great at this point, though. It significantly struggles against Kyurem and its matchup against some other Pokemon like Zeraora and Calm Mind Clefable + a Pokemon that's immune to Water isn't very ideal either.Sorry to post here again lol, but could someone link me to the popular SPL rain team with Mantine and Seismitoad as swift swimmers? That’s all I remember about it (I think Mandibuzz and Ferrothorn were on it too maybe?) and I can’t remember where I found it earlier