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kage_53 10/05/24 6:32:37 PM #52:	The eeveelutions. <cite>kage_53 posted [p:982410259] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>The eeveelutions.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
-Unowninator- 10/05/24 6:35:47 PM #53:	JoeDangIt posted... Delcatty/Skitty, I really want normalize to be a good ability but it's never gonna happen. I say give that ability to Regigigas or Slaking. --- I hate Earth! It's a horrible home! People are stupid!" ~ Korvo (this is how I really feel now) Join the unknown: http://goo.gl/S75cmn <cite>-Unowninator- posted [p:982410311] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>JoeDangIt posted... </cite><quote>Delcatty/Skitty, I really want normalize to be a good ability but it's never gonna happen.</quote>I say give that ability to Regigigas or Slaking. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumpo 10/05/24 6:50:43 PM #54:	Sharpedo the glass cannon --- Lancool II \| Z690 Tomahawk \|12700K \| Fuma 2 \| RTX 3070Ti \| 16GB 3600MHz \| FireCuda 530 1TB \| Inland NVMe 1TB \| RM750x <cite>Trumpo posted [p:982410617] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>Sharpedo the glass cannon</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KI_Simpson 10/05/24 7:07:26 PM #55:	Rampardos, I really loved dinosaurs as a kid and pachycephalosaurus was my favorite so I love the Pokemon based on it. Rampardos is infamously terrible competitively and doesn't have instances of being great in-game like some other Pokemon I love that aren't high tier (Blastoise, Articuno). --- They/them <cite>KI_Simpson posted [p:982410871] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>Rampardos, I really loved dinosaurs as a kid and pachycephalosaurus was my favorite so I love the Pokemon based on it. Rampardos is infamously terrible competitively and doesn't have instances of being great in-game like some other Pokemon I love that aren't high tier (Blastoise, Articuno). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Calwings 10/05/24 7:22:22 PM #56:	Cemith posted... I am here once again to disagree. No Guard shenanigans It's a fun gimmick, but that doesn't make it good. Golurk doesn't even learn enough good moves to take advantage of No Guard. It's really just Dynamic Punch and to a lesser extent Stone Edge. That's not worth the opponents' Hurricanes, Will-O-Wisps, and other low/shaky accuracy moves always hitting it without fail. I'd argue that Golurk is "better" using Iron Fist and using elemental punches alongside its STAB moves. On top of that, Golurk's stats are still bad. Its speed stat is stuck in the no man's land of bad enough to not let it sweep well (plus no move to boost that speed) but not terrible enough to be good for a Trick Room team, meaning it'll constantly get out-sped and hit hard on its mediocre defenses and common weaknesses. I adore Golurk and its design, but it fucking sucks. Even in its debut gen, the best it ever did was NU, and it's kept dropping ever since. Even for in-game playthroughs, there's better Ground and Ghost types to use, and Golett evolves at such a high level that you're usually carrying an unevolved Pokemon deep into the game. The only reason to use a Golurk is because you like it specifically, not because it's actually good. --- https://i.imgur.com/PmF1p9q.jpg <cite>Calwings posted [p:982411110] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>Cemith posted...</cite><quote>I am here once again to disagree.No Guard shenanigans </quote>It's a fun gimmick, but that doesn't make it good. Golurk doesn't even learn enough good moves to take advantage of No Guard. It's really just Dynamic Punch and to a lesser extent Stone Edge. That's not worth the opponents' Hurricanes, Will-O-Wisps, and other low/shaky accuracy moves always hitting it without fail. I'd argue that Golurk is "better" using Iron Fist and using elemental punches alongside its STAB moves. On top of that, Golurk's stats are still bad. Its speed stat is stuck in the no man's land of bad enough to not let it sweep well (plus no move to boost that speed) but not terrible enough to be good for a Trick Room team, meaning it'll constantly get out-sped and hit hard on its mediocre defenses and common weaknesses.I adore Golurk and its design, but it fucking sucks. Even in its debut gen, the best it ever did was NU, and it's kept dropping ever since. Even for in-game playthroughs, there's better Ground and Ghost types to use, and Golett evolves at such a high level that you're usually carrying an unevolved Pokemon deep into the game. The only reason to use a Golurk is because you like it specifically, not because it's actually good.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shotgunnova 10/05/24 7:40:08 PM #57:	Bass posted... Wigglytuff --- Take me down from the ridge where the summer ends And watch the city spread out just like a jet's flame <cite>Shotgunnova posted [p:982411344] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>Bass posted... </cite><quote>Wigglytuff</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DrizztLink 10/05/24 7:40:40 PM #58:	Calwings posted... there's better Ground and Ghost types to use, I can never remember Golurk's typing, I don't know why. --- He/Him http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/9846/images/slowpoke.gif https://i.imgur.com/M8h2ATe.png https://i.imgur.com/6ezFwG1.png <cite>DrizztLink posted [p:982411350] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>Calwings posted... </cite><quote>there's better Ground and Ghost types to use,</quote>I can never remember Golurk's typing, I don't know why.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nukazie 10/05/24 7:44:39 PM #59:	golem non-evolving mons --- We suffer from the delusion that the entire universe is held in order by the categories of human thought. <cite>Nukazie posted [p:982411417] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>golemnon-evolving mons</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IronChef_Kirby 10/05/24 7:44:47 PM #60:	-Unowninator- posted... Guzzlord. Ah fuck, how could I forget this? It's about as close as we can hope to get to a Lovecraftian Pokmon, and it's all but useless. --- "Bro Just Let Me Karate Chop You And You Can Have As Many Skateboards As You Want" <cite>IronChef_Kirby posted [p:982411419] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>-Unowninator- posted... </cite><quote>Guzzlord.</quote>Ah fuck, how could I forget this? It's about as close as we can hope to get to a Lovecraftian Pokmon, and it's all but useless.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarthEnvoy 10/05/24 7:46:00 PM #61:	Torkoal sucks major ass, but I still use him sometimes in my Emerald runs. Turtles are cool. Pidgeot too, everyone and their mother knows Fearow is better, but I don't give a damn. Pidgeot is way cooler, Fearow is mad ugly. --- The artist formerly known as BipBapBam. <cite>DarthEnvoy posted [p:982411442] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>Torkoal sucks major ass, but I still use him sometimes in my Emerald runs. Turtles are cool.Pidgeot too, everyone and their mother knows Fearow is better, but I don't give a damn. Pidgeot is way cooler, Fearow is mad ugly.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Seaman_Prime 10/05/24 7:54:09 PM #62:	Ledian <cite>Seaman_Prime posted [p:982411561] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>Ledian</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DrizztLink 10/05/24 7:55:24 PM #63:	Seaman_Prime posted... Ledian It's a nightmare in Pokemon Rejuvenation with its crest. If held by a Ledian, this item allows its holder to use punching moves (e.g. Power-Up Punch, Ice Punch, etc.) 4 times in a row. Secondary effects of these moves can only trigger on the first 2 uses, the effect also applies to Comet Punch so you can deliver from 8-20 punches. --- He/Him http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/9846/images/slowpoke.gif https://i.imgur.com/M8h2ATe.png https://i.imgur.com/6ezFwG1.png <cite>DrizztLink posted [p:982411580] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>Seaman_Prime posted... </cite><quote>Ledian</quote>It's a nightmare in Pokemon Rejuvenation with its crest.<quote>If held by a Ledian, this item allows its holder to use punching moves (e.g. Power-Up Punch, Ice Punch, etc.) 4 times in a row. Secondary effects of these moves can only trigger on the first 2 uses, the effect also applies to Comet Punch so you can deliver from 8-20 punches.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gamerofNS 10/05/24 8:40:01 PM #64:	I like the Klink line. When I hatched a shiny one years ago, I named it Bling-klang. <cite>gamerofNS posted [p:982412325] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>I like the Klink line. When I hatched a shiny one years ago, I named it Bling-klang.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cemith 10/05/24 9:45:08 PM #65:	Calwings posted... It's a fun gimmick, but that doesn't make it good. Golurk doesn't even learn enough good moves to take advantage of No Guard. It's really just Dynamic Punch and to a lesser extent Stone Edge. That's not worth the opponents' Hurricanes, Will-O-Wisps, and other low/shaky accuracy moves always hitting it without fail. I'd argue that Golurk is "better" using Iron Fist and using elemental punches alongside its STAB moves. On top of that, Golurk's stats are still bad. Its speed stat is stuck in the no man's land of bad enough to not let it sweep well (plus no move to boost that speed) but not terrible enough to be good for a Trick Room team, meaning it'll constantly get out-sped and hit hard on its mediocre defenses and common weaknesses. I adore Golurk and its design, but it fucking sucks. Even in its debut gen, the best it ever did was NU, and it's kept dropping ever since. Even for in-game playthroughs, there's better Ground and Ghost types to use, and Golett evolves at such a high level that you're usually carrying an unevolved Pokemon deep into the game. The only reason to use a Golurk is because you like it specifically, not because it's actually good. Everything you said makes sense but I just don't agree. Especially after IoA introduced Poltergeist, no Guard w/ Earthquake Stone Edge, Poltergeist and DynamicPunch became my go to. Used it all the time in UU. --- https://i.ibb.co/2vRbyC0/Rosa-6.png "Friends don't let friends watch The Big Bang Theory" - mogar002 <cite>Cemith posted [p:982413291] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>Calwings posted... </cite><quote>It's a fun gimmick, but that doesn't make it good. Golurk doesn't even learn enough good moves to take advantage of No Guard. It's really just Dynamic Punch and to a lesser extent Stone Edge. That's not worth the opponents' Hurricanes, Will-O-Wisps, and other low/shaky accuracy moves always hitting it without fail. I'd argue that Golurk is "better" using Iron Fist and using elemental punches alongside its STAB moves. On top of that, Golurk's stats are still bad. Its speed stat is stuck in the no man's land of bad enough to not let it sweep well (plus no move to boost that speed) but not terrible enough to be good for a Trick Room team, meaning it'll constantly get out-sped and hit hard on its mediocre defenses and common weaknesses.I adore Golurk and its design, but it fucking sucks. Even in its debut gen, the best it ever did was NU, and it's kept dropping ever since. Even for in-game playthroughs, there's better Ground and Ghost types to use, and Golett evolves at such a high level that you're usually carrying an unevolved Pokemon deep into the game. The only reason to use a Golurk is because you like it specifically, not because it's actually good.</quote>Everything you said makes sense but I just don't agree. Especially after IoA introduced Poltergeist, no Guard w/ Earthquake Stone Edge, Poltergeist and DynamicPunch became my go to. Used it all the time in UU.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Purple_Cheetah 10/05/24 10:08:44 PM #66:	I could probably dig up a few, but I can't be bothered. So instead there's the obvious picks like Liepard, Persian, Delcatty, etc. There's obviously others, but just to name a few. They can serve a role and function on the team, but it's a lot of effort for something that's often 'eh' at best. I mean, iirc I had a hell of a time using Liepard against the random trainer battles in white at times, lol. I'm sure I could figure some amazing tactic out, but I can't be bothered... because I haven't played since white 2. <cite>Purple_Cheetah posted [p:982413554] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>I could probably dig up a few, but I can't be bothered. So instead there's the obvious picks like Liepard, Persian, Delcatty, etc. There's obviously others, but just to name a few.They can serve a role and function on the team, but it's a lot of effort for something that's often 'eh' at best. I mean, iirc I had a hell of a time using Liepard against the random trainer battles in white at times, lol. I'm sure I could figure some amazing tactic out, but I can't be bothered... because I haven't played since white 2.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Calwings 10/05/24 10:13:00 PM #67:	DarthEnvoy posted... Torkoal sucks major ass, but I still use him sometimes in my Emerald runs. Turtles are cool. Torkoal is actually better in competitive in recent gens because it gets Drought starting in gen 7. No matter how bad the Pokemon is otherwise, having an ability to auto-set weather will always make a Pokemon usable. Plus it has pretty solid bulk, can set up Stealth Rock, can Rapid Spin away the other team's hazards, can hit physical attackers with Will-O-Wisp, and is slow enough to see good use on Trick Room teams. --- https://i.imgur.com/PmF1p9q.jpg <cite>Calwings posted [p:982413587] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>DarthEnvoy posted...</cite><quote>Torkoal sucks major ass, but I still use him sometimes in my Emerald runs. Turtles are cool.</quote>Torkoal is actually better in competitive in recent gens because it gets Drought starting in gen 7. No matter how bad the Pokemon is otherwise, having an ability to auto-set weather will always make a Pokemon usable. Plus it has pretty solid bulk, can set up Stealth Rock, can Rapid Spin away the other team's hazards, can hit physical attackers with Will-O-Wisp, and is slow enough to see good use on Trick Room teams.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Touch 10/05/24 10:17:12 PM #68:	Lechonk First Filipino Pokemon --- The horrors persist but so do I. <cite>Touch posted [p:982413627] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>LechonkFirst Filipino Pokemon </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Luigi_and_Tails 10/05/24 10:21:44 PM #69:	I remember lending my Pokmon Sapphire to my then 9 year old sister (I was forced to let her play it by our parents) and getting it back 3 hours later with somewhere between 8-12 Tropius' filling up my box. She'd used my master ball on the first one and called it "Tropiary". My favourite Pokmon is Gengar, closely followed by Blastoise and Charizard, then Steelix, Metagross, and Dragonite. All of which are pretty poky (pun not intended) in battles. Naff Pokmon that I like are Kricketune, Golem, Torkoal and Pidgeot. --- No, I'm not that one. <cite>Luigi_and_Tails posted [p:982413670] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>I remember lending my Pokmon Sapphire to my then 9 year old sister (I was forced to let her play it by our parents) and getting it back 3 hours later with somewhere between 8-12 Tropius' filling up my box. She'd used my master ball on the first one and called it "Tropiary".My favourite Pokmon is Gengar, closely followed by Blastoise and Charizard, then Steelix, Metagross, and Dragonite. All of which are pretty poky (pun not intended) in battles.Naff Pokmon that I like are Kricketune, Golem, Torkoal and Pidgeot. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrFingers07 10/05/24 10:26:11 PM #70:	Purple_Cheetah posted... I could probably dig up a few, but I can't be bothered. So instead there's the obvious picks like Liepard, Persian, Delcatty, etc. There's obviously others, but just to name a few. They can serve a role and function on the team, but it's a lot of effort for something that's often 'eh' at best. I mean, iirc I had a hell of a time using Liepard against the random trainer battles in white at times, lol. I'm sure I could figure some amazing tactic out, but I can't be bothered... because I haven't played since white 2. Liepard was a cheat code in the gen 5 meta games lol --- :D Brawlin' Mains: R.O.B., Lucario, Pikachu, Wolf <cite>MrFingers07 posted [p:982413729] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>Purple_Cheetah posted... </cite><quote>I could probably dig up a few, but I can't be bothered. So instead there's the obvious picks like Liepard, Persian, Delcatty, etc. There's obviously others, but just to name a few.They can serve a role and function on the team, but it's a lot of effort for something that's often 'eh' at best. I mean, iirc I had a hell of a time using Liepard against the random trainer battles in white at times, lol. I'm sure I could figure some amazing tactic out, but I can't be bothered... because I haven't played since white 2.</quote>Liepard was a cheat code in the gen 5 meta games lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheFalseDeity 10/05/24 10:34:35 PM #71:	Delcatty is probably the one that fits the bill that ive used the most. Have just always loved Skitty plus its been a frequent member in ORAS nuzlockes for me. BlackScythe0 posted... Mightyena I always like the "dog" pokemon I guess its probably better after the physical special split but it was so bad in gen 3 and I didn't understand why Its a lot better in ORAS if thats of interest. You even get a Pooch with an elemental fang attack near the start. --- http://psnprofiles.com/TheFalseDeity Currently playing - OldSchool RuneScape <cite>TheFalseDeity posted [p:982413796] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>Delcatty is probably the one that fits the bill that ive used the most. Have just always loved Skitty plus its been a frequent member in ORAS nuzlockes for me.BlackScythe0 posted... </cite><quote>Mightyena I always like the "dog" pokemon I guess its probably better after the physical special split but it was so bad in gen 3 and I didn't understand why</quote>Its a lot better in ORAS if thats of interest. You even get a Pooch with an elemental fang attack near the start.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cemith 10/05/24 10:42:00 PM #72:	TheFalseDeity posted... Delcatty is probably the one that fits the bill that ive used the most. Have just always loved Skitty plus its been a frequent member in ORAS nuzlockes for me. My brother supped me up with the Skitty that knows pay day. Throw a secret power TM on it from Slateport and you've got a half decent silk scarf user. Delcatty has quickly become a favorite. My brother named it Dirtbean and I love it. --- https://i.ibb.co/2vRbyC0/Rosa-6.png "Friends don't let friends watch The Big Bang Theory" - mogar002 <cite>Cemith posted [p:982413870] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>TheFalseDeity posted... </cite><quote>Delcatty is probably the one that fits the bill that ive used the most. Have just always loved Skitty plus its been a frequent member in ORAS nuzlockes for me.</quote>My brother supped me up with the Skitty that knows pay day. Throw a secret power TM on it from Slateport and you've got a half decent silk scarf user. Delcatty has quickly become a favorite. My brother named it Dirtbean and I love it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LordFarquad1312 10/05/24 11:05:32 PM #73:	Alolan Ninetales and Typhlosion. Lucario is also one of my favorite Pokmon, but it's always been relevant as far as I remember. --- El sexo sucio y el planeta limpio. "If you are tired of fear from links... Let Kirby's Nightmare protect you." <cite>LordFarquad1312 posted [p:982414044] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>Alolan Ninetales and Typhlosion. Lucario is also one of my favorite Pokmon, but it's always been relevant as far as I remember.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HighSeraph 10/06/24 8:56:37 AM #74:	Arbok Noctowl (which should be flying/psychic imo) Shedinja Bastiodon --- She/Her Crimsoness' Alt Dynamite with a laser beam <cite>HighSeraph posted [p:982417497] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>ArbokNoctowl (which should be flying/psychic imo)ShedinjaBastiodon</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Srk700 10/06/24 9:16:39 AM #75:	Galvantula I know it has some fringe uses like being a suicide sticky web setter, but thats not needed in regular play. In regular play its just a cool looking spider that tends to die after like 2 hits. And in competitive play, Ive never really liked using Pokemon that are just meant to set up hazards while surviving a hit with Focus Sash only to maybe get 1 other move then die afterwards. <cite>Srk700 posted [p:982417662] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>GalvantulaI know it has some fringe uses like being a suicide sticky web setter, but thats not needed in regular play. In regular play its just a cool looking spider that tends to die after like 2 hits. And in competitive play, Ive never really liked using Pokemon that are just meant to set up hazards while surviving a hit with Focus Sash only to maybe get 1 other move then die afterwards.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LonelyStoner 10/06/24 9:24:42 AM #76:	Gyarados is my favorite Pokmon, but his double weakness to electricity makes me sad. He should be dragon/water, not flying/water. Idk why they even went with flying. Hes a sea serpent that evolves from a carp. --- He's all alone through the day and night. <cite>LonelyStoner posted [p:982417721] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>Gyarados is my favorite Pokmon, but his double weakness to electricity makes me sad. He should be dragon/water, not flying/water. Idk why they even went with flying. Hes a sea serpent that evolves from a carp. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
firedoom666 10/06/24 11:59:28 AM #77:	MrFingers07 posted... How do you feel about its robot/future counterpart? I have not played any of the games since Dexit, so I can't say I ever used it. It is obviously my favorite Paradox pokemon but that is not saying much since I find most of them boring. I also heard it was OP so glad Delibird some in some form has had time to shine --- We're on a journey to forever! Dreams eternal in a wondrous world without walls We are Forever, wondering what the future holds <cite>firedoom666 posted [p:982419069] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>MrFingers07 posted... </cite><quote>How do you feel about its robot/future counterpart?</quote>I have not played any of the games since Dexit, so I can't say I ever used it.It is obviously my favorite Paradox pokemon but that is not saying much since I find most of them boring. I also heard it was OP so glad Delibird some in some form has had time to shine</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wedge_Antilles 10/06/24 12:18:18 PM #78:	I adore the Chikorita line but it's easily the weakest starter line. --- I used the knife. I saved a child. I won a war. God forgive me. <cite>Wedge_Antilles posted [p:982419249] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>I adore the Chikorita line but it's easily the weakest starter line.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cemith 10/06/24 2:03:00 PM #79:	HighSeraph posted... Arbok Sleeper hit in Nuzlockes. Glare + Intimidate is incredibly useful Srk700 posted... Galvantula Consider instead of lead webs, use Specs compound eyes thunder. Sure it's not all that strong, but it's decently fast and thunder is like 96% accurate IIRC --- https://i.ibb.co/2vRbyC0/Rosa-6.png "Friends don't let friends watch The Big Bang Theory" - mogar002 <cite>Cemith posted [p:982420464] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>HighSeraph posted... </cite><quote>Arbok</quote>Sleeper hit in Nuzlockes. Glare + Intimidate is incredibly usefulSrk700 posted... </cite><quote>Galvantula</quote>Consider instead of lead webs, use Specs compound eyes thunder. Sure it's not all that strong, but it's decently fast and thunder is like 96% accurate IIRC</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Purple_Cheetah 10/08/24 8:10:36 AM #80:	MrFingers07 posted... Liepard was a cheat code in the gen 5 meta games lol Maybe for those that knew what they were doing. Alas I was/am too lazy (~~aka dumb~~) to really dig into meta for pokemons. Then you have those that have highly specialized breeding and training regimens across multiple cartridges for years on end. I like to throw my pokes into the pokeathlon and look at em scurry like termites on my screen. <cite>Purple_Cheetah posted [p:982443595] in Are there ... [t:80859702]...</cite> <quote>MrFingers07 posted... </cite><quote>Liepard was a cheat code in the gen 5 meta games lol</quote>Maybe for those that knew what they were doing. Alas I was/am too lazy (aka dumb) to really dig into meta for pokemons. Then you have those that have highly specialized breeding and training regimens across multiple cartridges for years on end.I like to throw my pokes into the pokeathlon and look at em scurry like termites on my screen.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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