Pokémon Thread XIV: Return of the Pokémon Thread Strikes Back Harder

[Turalisj]

Attack. It's got 28 defense though.

I'm really not sure of what to use for my team for going to the elite 4.... I've got Flygon, Zoarok, Samurott, Galvantula, Lucario, and Excadrill.

[boj0]

Yikes...
Well, I mean I managed to get both a 0 attack iv garchomp and ttar to work so Slaking should do okay. I mean, I wouldn't use it against another person or on the battle subway, but it is still a Slaking.

[Turalisj]

I think I'll just try to find a high attack IV mon to breed it with.

[Blue Ghost]

Have you checked the error code on the Nintendo Website?

Check your WiFi settings on your DS (you can change them, for instance on the opening menu on Black and White, before choosing to continue the game)

I changed the settings, and it works fine on the connection test, but it doesn't work when I try to connect for real.

[Mando Knight]

I recently amassed 97 Hard Stones. Too bad the Ore maniac doesn't buy in bulk.

[Mercenary Pen]

I recently amassed 97 Hard Stones. Too bad the Ore maniac doesn't buy in bulk.

I sold him 95 hard stones individually a couple of days back... and now I'm already working on the next batch of them.

[Mando Knight]

Just defeated Wattson with Jellicent. That's right, Jellicent.

...Or, rather, Haxorus trashed his Manectric and almost got the 3HKO on Magnezone (stupid thing used Magnet Rise on the turn it had Air Balloon), but died because aforementioned Magnet Rise kept it out of reach of Earthquake. However, Magnezone failed to 2HKO Jellicent, who was able to finish it off and then Electrode decided to go for defensive buffs after taking a Will-O-Wisp... and then failed to follow up with a Charge Beam that actually did anything.

[boj0]

The non frontier AI always leaves much to be desired.

[Thormag]

Hey guys, I was wondering if any of you have any or all of the following Pokémon to trade:

Female Dream World Dratini
Female Dream World Tentacool
Female Dream World Poliwag

I don't have 10000 dream points (or 7500 in the case of Tentacool), and I kind of need them right now.

[Mando Knight]

Give me an hour or so and I could breed you a female DW Dratini with ExtremeSpeed.

The non frontier AI always leaves much to be desired.

This was PWT, and I've seen it correctly predict my bait-and-switch, and never miss with Focus Blast (while I've missed consecutive Will-O-Wisps), so I'm pretty sure it's in not-quite-full hax mode.

[Thormag]

Give me an hour or so and I could breed you a female DW Dratini with ExtremeSpeed.

Wait, I thought only males could pass moves.

[Mando Knight]

Wait, I thought only males could pass moves.

That is correct. Would you like a male, too? I've got the breeding capacity for it.

[boj0]

This was PWT, and I've seen it correctly predict my bait-and-switch, and never miss with Focus Blast (while I've missed consecutive Will-O-Wisps), so I'm pretty sure it's in not-quite-full hax mode.

Derp. I read Wattson, but for some reason I thought the Unova leader and assumed it was a story match. I haven't slept much this weekend.

[Thormag]

That is correct. Would you like a male, too? I've got the breeding capacity for it.

Not right now, though I appreciate the thought. Do you need something? Is there anything I can help you with for your trouble?

[Mando Knight]

Not right now, though I appreciate the thought. Do you need something? Is there anything I can help you with for your trouble?

I've got a number of Pokémon on my no-I-don't-have-a-full-Pokédex-yet list, but there's not much that I can't obtain on my own... a female DW Vulpix/Ninetales would be nice if you have one, though.

Also, I beat the World Leaders tournament with two straight sweeps because Liza decided that the best way to take advantage of a weakened, Outraging Haxorus in a Trick Room was to continue to to use setup moves. That, and Fantina didn't do much better... even throwing the match with a Curse from Dusknoir for a self-KO.

[Thormag]

I've got a number of Pokémon on my no-I-don't-have-a-full-Pokédex-yet list, but there's not much that I can't obtain on my own... a female DW Vulpix/Ninetales would be nice if you have one, though.

I do, in fact, have a female DW Vulpix. You'll have to give me some time to breed her though.

[Turalisj]

Would raising my entire team to level 60 before challenging the elite four in B2 be overkill?

Right now everyone is level 52-56 and I haven't even gone to Victory Road.

[Aotrs Commander]

Would raising my entire team to level 60 before challenging the elite four in B2 be overkill?

Right now everyone is level 52-56 and I haven't even gone to Victory Road.

Haven't got there myself, but probably, unless you're in challenge mode.

[Turalisj]

Yeah, just beat E4. My lvl60 Excadrill carried my team for the most part. Drill Run destroyed everyone.

[Mindfreak]

So, my friend recently gave me a female Speed Boost Torchic as a Christmas present.
Needless to say, I was absolutely overjoyed. I've been wanting a Speed Boost Torchic for a while now.
Would anyone like me to breed them one?

[Derjuin]

So, my friend recently gave me a female Speed Boost Torchic as a Christmas present.
Needless to say, I was absolutely overjoyed. I've been wanting a Speed Boost Torchic for a while now.
Would anyone like me to breed them one?

Yes please!

I know it's a pain considering their gender ratio, but could you make sure mine is female and also has Speed Boost?

[Turalisj]

So, my friend recently gave me a female Speed Boost Torchic as a Christmas present.
Needless to say, I was absolutely overjoyed. I've been wanting a Speed Boost Torchic for a while now.
Would anyone like me to breed them one?

I'll accept one. Want anything in return?

[Mindfreak]

Nothing in return is needed ^_^ I'm simply passing on the gift.
I'll let you guys know when I have two females ready

[Turalisj]

Now that I beat the E4 in B2, I'm going to work on getting my dex filled. Anyone willing to trade to me a tepig and snivy egg? No particular stats needed, and I can work on getting you an Oshawott egg in return.

[Mindfreak]

I can help with the Snivy :)

[Vemynal]

Hows this sound for an OU team?
Gengar w/ Levitate
Dugtrio w/ Arena Trap
Starmie w/ Natural Cure
Hydreigon w/ Levitate
Skarmory w/ Sturdy
Ferrothorn w/ Iron Barbs

If this seems like a good line up do you have any move suggestions? Attitude suggestions?

How about for this UU team?
Bronzong w/ Levitate (or should I go heatproof? Levitate removes his ground weakness and makes him immune but heat proof reduces the 2x fire weakness to 1x)
Umbreon w/ Synchronize
Kingdra w/ Swift Swim
Porygon-Z w/ Adaptability (for Conversion 2 abuse)
Chandelure w/ Flashfire (since Shadow Tag isn't out yet)
Machamp w/ No Guard for Dynamic punch abuse

If this seems like a good line up do you have any move suggestions? Attitude suggestions?

Edit - any advice on who I should send out first?
Would it be good to send Ferrothorn out to set up field tricks?

[Dusk Eclipse]

To be honest I don't see any theme or syergy in your OU team, is there anything in particular you wanted to accomplish?

[Gullara]

Now that I beat the E4 in B2, I'm going to work on getting my dex filled. Anyone willing to trade to me a tepig and snivy egg? No particular stats needed, and I can work on getting you an Oshawott egg in return.

Ooh ooh! I can get you the Tepig for an Oshawott. I'll let you know just as soon asI can get it. Do you mind if it takes a few days? I don't have access to a second DS until I'm back from vacation on Friday.

[Dusk Eclipse]

So anyway guys, what do you think of this team? I've been using it for a few days and I am quite happy with it. So far I've only had problems with Sun teams (specifically with Venasaur) mainly because I don't have any fire attacks and after a Chlorophyll boost Cobalion can't hit with HP Ice before being KO'd. Any ideas on how to remedy that?

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Cobalion @ Expert Belt
Trait: Justified
EVs: 252 Spd / 28 Atk / 230 SAtk
Naive Nature
- Close Combat
- Volt Switch
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Stone Edge

Terrakion @ Focus Sash
Trait: Justified
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Stone Edge
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt

Mienshao (F) @ Life Orb
Trait: Regenerator
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 Atk / 4 SAtk
Hasty Nature
- Fake Out
- Hi Jump Kick
- U-turn
- Grass Knot

Starmie @ Leftovers
Trait: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Rain Dance
- Scald
- Rapid Spin
- Recover

Jirachi @ Leftovers
Trait: Serene Grace
EVs: 152 Atk / 204 HP / 152 Spd
Naive Nature
- Wish
- U-turn
- Iron Head
- Thunder Wave

Rotom-Wash @ Leftovers
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 184 HP / 144 SAtk / 4 Def / 176 Spd
Modest Nature
- Volt Switch
- Hydro Pump
- Pain Split
- Will-O-Wisp

[Mando Knight]

Try switching to a Scarfed Starmie. It'll outspeed and KO Venusaur with Ice Beam. Heatran or Volcarona could also work: they wall any Venusaur not running Earthquake, and their powerful STAB Fire moves turn the sun back on Venusaur.