Pokémon Discussion Thread

[Aquophia]

Well, after 5 generations, I finally found out about evs. Definitely a good way to burn a few hours.

Too lazy to EV train.

Eh, it's not bad. The Dragon type does remove Flying's weakness to Electric. Plus, it quad-resists Grass. It just has one really glaring weakness.

I guess, there aren't really that many people in game that know ice moves I guess.

Pokerus+Special bracers that you get for trading Battle Points cause your pokemon to gain 10 EVs per battle instead of one. Makes it much easier.

[Buffett and Colbert]

Too lazy to EV train.

I guess, there aren't really that many people in game that know ice moves I guess.

Pokerus+Special bracers that you get for trading Battle Points cause your pokemon to gain 10 EVs per battle instead of one. Makes it much easier.

I don't think Pokemon would take too kindly to seeing an orthodontist.

[Olthar]

Pokerus+Special bracers that you get for trading Battle Points cause your pokemon to gain 10 EVs per battle instead of one. Makes it much easier.

I don't think Pokemon would take too kindly to seeing an orthodontist.

I don't know. I'm thinking about taking my Magnemite there. It has really crooked teeth.

[Episarta]

I like how in the fifth generation they introduced so many unique type combinations. I really like all of those ghost ones. And Galvantula is a badass.

[Aquophia]

Pokerus+Special bracers that you get for trading Battle Points cause your pokemon to gain 10 EVs per battle instead of one. Makes it much easier.

I don't think Pokemon would take too kindly to seeing an orthodontist.

Lol. They look like this.

Think it's for the arm.

[Olthar]

I like how in the fifth generation they introduced so many unique type combinations. I really like all of those ghost ones. And Galvantula is a badass.

Yeah, that was nice. Although, ironically enough, when playing through Black, my entire team contained only single-type Pokémon.

[Old Erisia]

Power Split is a turible gimmick. As is hex.

Try running shadowball/hidden power fighting/calm mind/rest w/ a chesto berry or ""/""/""/[haze or trick room] w/ leftovers. Physically bulky build. you can sub will'o'wisp for haze if you want, but I feel like wisp is better suited for other pokes and will waste valuable set up time. A pure physical bulk Coffin Fag can survive most crunches, while hitting back hard with hidden power (or KOing if you have some cm's up). Get rid of STAB dark and he can sweep teams despite his speed.

He is also one of my favorites :3 He pairs well with Reuniclus and Conkles.

I don't actually use Power Split as I don't do multiplayer, but it does certainly have its uses. You just have to use strategy instead of just trying to club everything to death.
And Hex is a great move what with it being the most powerful Ghost move available to non-Giratina Pokémon.

>strategy
>doesn't play multiplayer

Trying to apply "strategy" to single player is like building a death ray to kill a retarded child. And power split is terrible for two reasons: 1. everyone who can learn it is slow as balls, meaning you get hit before it goes off (with the exception of latios, whose sp attack you want to keep high. Although IIRC everyone who can learn power split has decent attack or sp attack to begin with, so using it risks giving up momentum) 2. the effect ends on switchout

Hex is also hugely situational (meaning terrible strategically). If you don't believe me, try using a will'o'wisp/thunderwave/toxic and hex combo in multiplayer. The majority of the time it just acts as a gimped shadowball. And in the vast majority of cases you would rather have hidden power fighting to dent counters as they switch in.

Hex is good on jellicent (w/scald and/or toxic) as a staller though, as the attack dmg doesn't really matter in that scenario.

[TaQud]

I don't think Pokemon would take too kindly to seeing an orthodontist.

Lol. They look like this.

Think it's for the arm.

"Imagine trying to get grounding to wear braces

[SquareDisc City]

Too lazy to EV train.

For competitive, or even Battle facilities, it's worth doing. As mentioned, Pokerus and Power Items make it much easier.

On a sidenote, I've yet to get even a single silver symbol in any Battle facility. Some day I will conquer them. Some day.

I guess, there aren't really that many people in game that know ice moves I guess.

Only every water type ever apart from Magikarp, the Tympole line, and Keldeo. And ice types themselve, a lot of normal types, and some others.

[Olthar]

I guess, there aren't really that many people in game that know ice moves I guess.

Only every water type ever apart from Magikarp, the Tympole line, and Keldeo. And ice types themselve, a lot of normal types, and some others.

I think he meant "in game," as in "singleplayer."

At least I hope so. Because in multiplayer, Ice is one of the main three offensive types. :/

[Marshmellowstan]

Ice type moves are good on water types for countering grass.

[SquareDisc City]

And every water type ingame barring the five mentioned learns Ice Beam. Sure, you have to use the TM, but TMs are made to be used, and if you don't plan on playing competitive then what better use than to ensure you become the new Champion?

[Olthar]

Sure, you have to use the TM, ...

Which other trainers don't use excluding Gym Leaders and the Elite Four. Though, Gym Leaders only use TMs of their type, so you're still not going to find Ice-type TMs on Water Pokémon.

[TaQud]

Ice type moves are good on water types for countering grass.

why not say ice moves are super effective towards grass?

[Olthar]

Ice type moves are good on water types for countering grass.

why not say ice moves are super effective towards grass?

Because that wasn't the meaning of the post?

[North Wiedna]

Only every water type ever apart from Magikarp, the Tympole line, and Keldeo. And ice types themselve, a lot of normal types, and some others.

I think he meant "in game," as in "singleplayer."

At least I hope so. Because in multiplayer, Ice is one of the main three offensive types. :/

Run? (must be emulator)

Yeah, I'm too poor to buy a DS

stuck on gen 3

[Milograd]

I don't actually use Power Split as I don't do multiplayer, but it does certainly have its uses. You just have to use strategy instead of just trying to club everything to death.
And Hex is a great move what with it being the most powerful Ghost move available to non-Giratina Pokémon.

>strategy
>doesn't play multiplayer

It's nice to see that you're still alive and kicking, OE.

[Astrolinium]

Oh, hey, a Pokemon thread.
I haven't played Pokemon in forever; not since my DS broke a few years ago.

[Old Erisia]

>strategy
>doesn't play multiplayer

It's nice to see that you're still alive and kicking, OE.

And still really bitchy! Good to see you're still around and promoted!

[TaQud]

Oh, hey, a Pokemon thread.
I haven't played Pokemon in forever; not since my DS broke a few years ago.

[Astrolinium]

Oh, hey, a Pokemon thread.
I haven't played Pokemon in forever; not since my DS broke a few years ago.

I tried to get involved in a Pokemon rp site to fill the void a little while ago but it was just too awful. I felt like I was roleplaying with less offensive YouTube commenters.

[Maltropia]

I tried to get involved in a Pokemon rp site to fill the void a little while ago but it was just too awful. I felt like I was roleplaying with less offensive YouTube commenters.

Pokémon Trainer's corner was good, regardless of what Olthar might have to say on the matter.

[Olthar]

I tried to get involved in a Pokemon rp site to fill the void a little while ago but it was just too awful. I felt like I was roleplaying with less offensive YouTube commenters.

Pokémon Trainer's corner was good, regardless of what Olthar might have to say on the matter.

Oh I liked it. I just wish people had posted more and hadn't let it die.

[Maltropia]

Pokémon Trainer's corner was good, regardless of what Olthar might have to say on the matter.

Oh I liked it. I just wish people had posted more and hadn't let it die.

I have an unbelievable knack for losing commitment halfway through something.
It was fun though. I still like the site's banner I made.

[TaQud]

Pokémon Trainer's corner was good, regardless of what Olthar might have to say on the matter.

Oh I liked it. I just wish people had posted more and hadn't let it die.

short attention span. (Wait what are we talking about? )