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Released January 17, 2014

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General

Note From the Editor Interview with Joim Smogon 2013 in a Nutshell What are Checks and Counters? How not to suck at Firebot: A Beginner's Guide Trivia

Battling Strategy

The Art of Switching in Doubles Doubles Spotlight: Mega Charizard Y DPP OU Underrated Movesets, Mark 3 Biting The Bullet: Assault Vest

Metagame

Predictions for XY RU XY Little Cup: The Rise And Fall of Sneasel XY Doubles Standouts Powerful Pixies: Who Benefited Most from their New Fairy-type? BW2 RU Suspect Results Stoned: Mega Evolutions in OU XY Little Cup: The Bullies Are Back In Town

Arts & Recreation

Arterview: Kadew Movie Critics - The Panel: How The Mighty Have Fallen

Entertainment

Going Somewhere? Sure, I Can Help Pokérap Battles: Cats vs Dogs Pokémon Reality TV Shows Vivillon Hunting Guide: A 2013 Best-Seller Chingling Bells - Festivity in Kalos Plus drops some bars of soap

Other Features

Wishful Thinking: Missed Fairy Retype Opportunities Next Generation Anime Style Battling The Starters of Kalos!