I'm dumbfounded that I disagree with everything you say regarding pokemon. Not only in this post, but every post I see from you.
Shame on you for having a different opinion. It is clearly the incorrect one.
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Pokémon Community Thread: Gotta Catch 'Em All!
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Shame on you for having a different opinion. It is clearly the incorrect one.
Man Garchomp is awesome. I'm running a double dragon core (CB Haxorus + Scarf Garchomp; Hax weakens steel types, Chomp sweeps lategame with Outrage).
My garchomp "counter"
Empoleon (M) @ Shuca Berry
Trait: Torrent
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Scald
- Stealth Rock
- Ice Beam
- Roar
Ordinarily I'd run a specially defensive set, but I need the physical EVs to take on heavy EQs from not only Garchomp but also Superpower from Tornadus-T and random EQs from other threats in general. The name is facetitious, it doesn't really "counter" Garchomp, but its one of the best checks on an offensive team (I don't like running Ferrothorn anymore). It has good enough naturally SpD to take on most resisted special attacks anyway. It also "GGs" Dugtrio, which is nice. I'm a lot weaker to genesect with a physical spread though, hrm..
It's a crazy set, but I swear it works on offensive rain teams. Empoleon thrives in a metagame where chomp is legal.
My garchomp "counter"
Empoleon (M) @ Shuca Berry
Trait: Torrent
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Bold Nature
- Scald
- Stealth Rock
- Ice Beam
- Roar
Ordinarily I'd run a specially defensive set, but I need the physical EVs to take on heavy EQs from not only Garchomp but also Superpower from Tornadus-T and random EQs from other threats in general. The name is facetitious, it doesn't really "counter" Garchomp, but its one of the best checks on an offensive team (I don't like running Ferrothorn anymore). It has good enough naturally SpD to take on most resisted special attacks anyway. It also "GGs" Dugtrio, which is nice. I'm a lot weaker to genesect with a physical spread though, hrm..
It's a crazy set, but I swear it works on offensive rain teams. Empoleon thrives in a metagame where chomp is legal.
Growth/Mega Drain/Body Slam/Leech Seed is what I used. Set up Growth on Lorelei's Dewgong, then Mega Drain sweep.
Exterminieren
Banned
Not going to lie, my six-year-old self is fizzing with excitement.
I'm looking forward to it, anyone, despite it being an inevitable letdown after 15 years of buildup.
UltimateIke
Member
Cute Dragon Here
Member
I think the reason I don't really like Gen I starters is that they're a bit too similar in the entire line, compared to Gen II and beyond. Yes, even Typhy is better than Charizard to me.
You and me. And I even love Empoleon actually <__<
I feed on controversy.
No, actually I feed on gossip. I just really love controversy.
so sad
what
The Cyndaquil line is the biggest offender of what you say you don't like.
Exterminieren
Banned
Typhlosion is better than Charizard, though.
Exterminieren
Banned
I REGRET NOTHING.
Wait, what?
Xux
Member
True story. If Meganium wasn't designed to be mediocre in every way, the second generation starter Pokemon would have those from the first beat rather cleanly.
Chet Rippo
Member
You've been terribleavatar.gif-ed, how does that make you feel?
UltimateIke
Member
Gen II starters are my favorite starters. Pure Grass, Fire, and Water is the best.
Exterminieren
Banned
Irrelevant. I still like Typhlosion more.
Professor Beef
Banned
Water-types get the best of both worlds.
Exterminieren
Banned
My favourite's Dwebble. I think it's fairly obvious that I value design more than move-pool and stats.
Not that Dwebble's a terrible Pokemon or anything.
Ash doesn't evolve his Pokemon because it is a cartoon where they have actual characters. Some of them evolve and change to progress their story but not all of them because not all them need to.
See Charmander and Squirtle. Charmander evolved to start an arc about Charizard's disobedience, Squirtle didn't evolve because it didn't need a personality change and not every Pokemon needs its own story arc. Just like with Oshawott.
And here I thought Ash's Pokemon didn't evolve so they could retain their cuteness factor and appeal to younger crowds more.
And now Senior World Champion: http://nuggetbridge.com/reports/heated-up-and-ready-to-go-seniors-world-champion-report/
Professor Beef
Banned
Last time I went there was for the Shiny Raikou/etc promotion, and all I did was show up and download them with no hassle. You may or may not have to ask one of the employees there if the download station is working.
Isn't yache chomp pretty common? It would destroy this set :X
chickdigger802
Banned
wooo fucking found my heartgold under my bed after losing it 2 years ago. Got around to catching mewtwo.
I occasionally play pokemon... but has catching legendaries gotten any better than my 'archaic' method of Paralyze get dudes hp to red and then throw ultra balls or dusk balls for an hr or so while watching tv?
I occasionally play pokemon... but has catching legendaries gotten any better than my 'archaic' method of Paralyze get dudes hp to red and then throw ultra balls or dusk balls for an hr or so while watching tv?
UltimateIke
Member
That is still pretty much the way to do it.
Sleep and Freeze give a slightly better catch rate than Paralysis though. Dusk Balls increase the catch rate 3.5x in a cave or at night, but Timer Balls increase the catch rate 4x after 30 turns (in Gens III and IV). Ultra Balls are only a 2x catch rate increase.
Just saw this now
That name sounds awesome, I would expect to Bite someones skull and crush it.
UltimateIke
Member
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Red_and_Green_beta#Prototype_names
The other names are neat too. I'm pretty sure I nicknamed an Arcanine Blaze at some point because of this.
Pudding/Custard for Jigglypuff/Wigglytuff is the best.
chickdigger802
Banned
i see... never really used timer balls before. Interesting.
Is there even an easy way to freeze folks? Only time i've ever froze a legendary was back in Gold in which my togefly's metrenome did ice move that froze lugia. crazy!
UltimateIke
Member
Freeze is still a random, low-chance effect from Ice attacks, so it usually isn't reliable enough to count on.
Sleep is the best way to go. But Paralysis is a close second, and you don't have to keep re-applying it every few turns.
Cute Dragon Here
Member
Adorably offending! xD
*highpaws*
Sums me up, too... when I think about all the replies
Is it just me, or do I find it super fun to grab the Victini by its ears?
lol
Facts:
Typhlosion & Charizard have the exact same base stats
Charizard has a better movepool than Typhlosion
Charizard has a better ability than Typhlosion
Charizard is X4 weak to SR vs Typhlosion X2 weak
Typhlosion can run a mediocre scarf eruption set, Charizard can run a sunny day set that destroy water types
They're both meh (I personally think that Charizard is ridiculously underrated) but I think that Charizard is better competitively. Aesthetically though, Typhlosion wins no contest.
Facts:
Typhlosion & Charizard have the exact same base stats
Charizard has a better movepool than Typhlosion
Charizard has a better ability than Typhlosion
Charizard is X4 weak to SR vs Typhlosion X2 weak
Typhlosion can run a mediocre scarf eruption set, Charizard can run a sunny day set that destroy water types
They're both meh (I personally think that Charizard is ridiculously underrated) but I think that Charizard is better competitively. Aesthetically though, Typhlosion wins no contest.
Cute Dragon Here
Member
And he'd probably be more receptive to random hugs. xD
Exterminieren
Banned
So, is the new Game Freak IP relevant here?
It does have BW's trainer battle theme and Zekrom/Reshiram in it.
It does have BW's trainer battle theme and Zekrom/Reshiram in it.
Oooooh I missed that the first time. Good catch !
It's nice to see Gamefreak can still find the time to make new IP's. I thought they were very busy with Pokémon 3DS.
Edit : Just noticed I'm a full member now !
Exterminieren
Banned
HarmoKnight was thought up by James Turner apparently; GF's British designer, who also designed the Vanilluxe line, the Golurk line and Vullaby.