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asianaussie

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>_> never considered that

is Phione uber or NU?

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~ Dragon Dance
~ Rest
~ Return
~ Waterfall
 

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I meant it in the sense that all pre-evos are to be taken as being in the tier of their final evo (eg. Gastly is OU, Eevee is OU because Vap/Jolt are)

it can't evolve anyway, so I guess dumb question is dumb
 

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I meant it in the sense that all pre-evos are to be taken as being in the tier of their final evo (eg. Gastly is OU, Eevee is OU because Vap/Jolt are)

it can't evolve anyway, so I guess dumb question is dumb
Yeah, in the case of Pokémon like that, they're labeled as NFE (Not Fully Evolved). There are few exceptions, like Wynaut being labeled an Uber, or Trapinch being NU, but yeah.

Also, remember that even though Phione can only be obtained via breeding, it's considered its own separate species due to it not evolving, as you stated. ^ω^
 

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I meant it in the sense that all pre-evos are to be taken as being in the tier of their final evo (eg. Gastly is OU, Eevee is OU because Vap/Jolt are)

it can't evolve anyway, so I guess dumb question is dumb
Yeah, in the case of Pokémon like that, they're labeled as NFE (Not Fully Evolved). There are few exceptions, like Wynaut being labeled an Uber, or Trapinch being NU, but yeah.

Also, remember that even though Phione can only be obtained via breeding, it's considered its own separate species due to it not evolving, as you stated. ^ω^
Actually, we've since reallowed using OverUsed Pokemon if a pre-evolution exists in a set tier (NU, for example) then it will count as such. Pre-Generation V, of course.

Besides, nobody really plays for points anymore(?).
 

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Actually, we've since reallowed using OverUsed Pokemon if a pre-evolution exists in a set tier (NU, for example) then it will count as such. Pre-Generation V, of course.
I don't get what you're saying. Maybe it's the wording? That, or I'm just hungry. Are you saying because Blissey is OU, its pre-evolution, Chansey, will also be counted as OU? o_O
 

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I don't get what you're saying. Maybe it's the wording? That, or I'm just hungry. Are you saying because Blissey is OU, its pre-evolution, Chansey, will also be counted as OU? o_O
Blissey is OU, and would count as an OU Pokemon in the point system.
Chansey, on the other hand is Blissey's pre-evolution but is officially tiered UU, so would count as a UU Pokemon in the point system.

Machamp is OU, and would count as an OU Pokemon in the point system.
Machoke, on the other hand is Machamp's pre-evolution but is not officially tiered (although you can use him anywhere obviously) and would count as an OU Pokemon.

These were our pre-evolution rules anyway.
 

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Blissey is OU, and would count as an OU Pokemon in the point system.
Chansey, on the other hand is Blissey's pre-evolution but is officially tiered UU, so would count as a UU Pokemon in the point system.

Machamp is OU, and would count as an OU Pokemon in the point system.
Machoke, on the other hand is Machamp's pre-evolution but is not officially tiered (although you can use him anywhere obviously) and would count as an OU Pokemon.

These were our pre-evolution rules anyway.
Sounds a bit borderline asinine, in my opinion, since that makes Piloswine automatic OU, even though it will clearly die in such a tier. Same goes for Machoke, really. I think NFE Pokémon that aren't officially established on a tier list should have their own group, or possibly be treated like UU at the very least. Unless of course, the final evolution's NU to begin with, in which case, its pre-evolution(s) would be treated as NU as well. That's what I would've done.
 

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Sounds a bit borderline asinine, in my opinion, since that makes Piloswine automatic OU, even though it will clearly die in such a tier. Same goes for Machoke, really. I think NFE Pokémon that aren't officially established on a tier list should have their own group, or possibly be treated like UU at the very least. Unless of course, the final evolution's NU to begin with, in which case, its pre-evolution(s) would be treated as NU as well. That's what I would've done.
Ehh. Doesn't really matter to me, since I'm playing for fun and not for point values. Besides, in a couple months Smogon will have their tiers settled out or something, so we can remake rules as needed then.
 

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Ehh. Doesn't really matter to me, since I'm playing for fun and not for point values. Besides, in a couple months Smogon will have their tiers settled out or something, so we can remake rules as needed then.
Touché. Honestly, I forgot the point system existed. I doubt it matters, since I'm sure there's no prize outside of bragging rights. Oh well. In the meantime, I'll think up a counter... when I'm not too lazy to do damage calcs. XD
 

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>_> never considered that

is Phione uber or NU?

Lapras @ Life Orb
Water Absorb/Adamant
252 HP/252 Atk/4 SpD
~ Dragon Dance
~ Rest
~ Return
~ Waterfall
Gyarados @ Wacan Berry
252 Atk/184 Spe/72 SpDef
Adamant/Intimidate

Dragon Dance
Ice Fang
Stone Edge
Waterfall

**** it i'm lazy
 

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Alright

What about...

Rotom-H@ leftovers
252Hp/252Def/6Spatk
Levitate/Bold
-Discharge
-Shadow Ball
-Will o Wisp
-Rest

And if this is by 4th gen then Rotom-H and if its 5th gen Rotom-W
 

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that actually doesn't work either...3hko'ed by stone edge even after burn, and you can't ko back with discharge.
 

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ugh people need to run calcs >_>

intended for Rotom, this obviously doesn't beat Gyara...but I can't be bothered changing it...

Cacturne @ Petaya Berry
Modest/Sand Veil
4 HP/252 SpA/252 Spe
~ Dark Pulse
~ Substitute
~ Leech Seed
~ Nasty Plot

I outspeed (by 1 Speed o.o) and take negligible damage from anything. Dark Pulse is a comfortable 2HKO, otherwise sub-Petaya until OHKO.

Yeah, in the case of Pokémon like that, they're labeled as NFE (Not Fully Evolved). There are few exceptions, like Wynaut being labeled an Uber, or Trapinch being NU, but yeah.

Also, remember that even though Phione can only be obtained via breeding, it's considered its own separate species due to it not evolving, as you stated. ^ω^
I *have* battled competitively >_>

I maintain Wynaut should *not* be uber...too frail tbh
 

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ugh people need to run calcs >_>

intended for Rotom, this obviously doesn't beat Gyara...but I can't be bothered changing it...

Cacturne @ Petaya Berry
Modest/Sand Veil
4 HP/252 SpA/252 Spe
~ Dark Pulse
~ Substitute
~ Leech Seed
~ Nasty Plot

I outspeed (by 1 Speed o.o) and take negligible damage from anything. Dark Pulse is a comfortable 2HKO, otherwise sub-Petaya until OHKO.



I *have* battled competitively >_>

I maintain Wynaut should *not* be uber...too frail tbh
Primape:

Ability: Anger Point (Ability doesn't matter really)
Nature: Adamant
Item: Expert Belt
EVs: 252 Attack, 198 HP, 60 Speed

Moveset:
-Close Combat
-Earthquake
-Ice Punch
-Thunder

It will outspeed Cacturne by 1 point, and will never be OHKOd by Dark Pulse even after a Nasty Plot boost. Thunder is there because I feel like being a Pokétroll. XD

Also, I agree Wynaut shouldn't be an uber. However, people has the argument saying it can do what Wobbuffet can but on a smaller scale. Oh well, why not? XD
 

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Pinsir @ Leftovers
Jolly/Mold Breaker
196 HP/252 Atk/56 Spe
~ Swords Dance
~ Close Combat
~ Earthquake
~ Knock Off

Pinsir has a really mediocre movepool that still somehow works...

Outspeeds by 1 speed (again), swords dance CC to kill. Primeape is stuck with NVE or weak attacks, none of which 2HKO.
 

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since gyarados is still the counter

Empoleon @ Leftovers
Torrent / Modest
252 HP / 252 Def / 6 SpA
HP Electric
Surf
Ice Beam
Toxic

your +1 waterfall deals 28.5% while i deal 33.8% with HP Electric, then 67.7% with it
 

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that still gets cleanly 3hko'ed by stone edge tery

i should really quit posting here because not only do i seem like a complete *** when i say "that counter doesn't work", nobody puts thought into their counters
 

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Jolteon @ Life Orb
Timid / Volt Absorb
24 HP / 252 SpAtk / 234 Speed
Charge Beam
Thunder
HP Ice
Shadow Ball

Outspeed even after +1. Thunder does 255% - 300.9%. Waterfall 76.2% - 89.9%.
 

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that still gets cleanly 3hko'ed by stone edge tery

i should really quit posting here because not only do i seem like a complete *** when i say "that counter doesn't work", nobody puts thought into their counters
I thought M4F's Empoleon (and apparent subsequent calculations) worked against your Gyarados, which was the only reason why I used Lanturn in the first place.
 

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so lanturn is the counter...

Quagsire @ Leftovers
Water Absorb / Sassy
252 HP / 6 Def / 252 SpD
Curse
Earthquake
Recover
Avalanche
 

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i put thought into my counters :\

i haven't used anything above UU yet i think

Articuno @ Leftovers
Pressure/Bold
252 HP/4 Def/252 Spe
~ Toxic
~ Roost
~ Ice Beam
~ Substitute

Toxic, Reflect, have fun. Oh look, it's a steel type coming in on me...
 

Terywj [태리]

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I just assumed you quoted it bringing it up as the last gyarados counter, since i think you were somebody who at one point critiqued people for being blasé enough to quote previous counters for future use.
In that case I apologize. But since my original use of Lanturn was void since the Starmie it would have countered failed, I saw that the same set could legally be used to counter M4F's Empoleon, so I copypasted. Sorry for the confusion.

Walrein @ Leftovers
Thick Fat / Impish
252 HP / 36 Sp Atk / 220 Sp Def
~ Toxic
~ Super Fang
~ Blizzard
~ Rest
 

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Golduck @ Leftovers
Timid / Cloud Nine
252 HP / 4 SAtk / 252 Spe
- Rest
- Worry Seed
- Toxic
- Surf

Stupid counter ftw? I think so.

EDIT:

i put thought into my counters :\

i haven't used anything above UU yet i think
I haven't used anything above NU. :3 And I often find the ability to just recycle the same thing a lot.

I had a streak of like 4 things in a single day where I could have just used Muk. I didn't, but I totally could have. I probably should have.
 

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Golduck gets Worry Seed. What the crap?

Victreebel @ Leftovers
Chlorophyll / Adamant
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
~ Sleep Powder
~ Swords Dance
~ Leaf Blade
~ Sucker Punch
 

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Murkrow @ Focus Sash
Insomnia / Rash
170 Atk / 252 SpAtk / 88 Speed
Heat Wave
Sucker Punch
Sky Attack
Frustration

Outspeed, Sky Attack
 
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