Pokemon Showdown!

[PkMn Trainer Black]

Note:
This is for pokemon showdown which has nothing to do with stat/movepool changes that PU has done. Please keep this in mind when giving advise to people. Thank you.

This is basically a topic for people who play Pokemon Showdown! or watches others. You can post your Battles, comment on others' battles and help them refine their team to max efficiency, and also to request battles. If you want to set a battle, make sure you post your Username for PS so it's possible to do so (or you can place it in the area that's always below your post.) Here's one of mine:

http://pokemonshowdown.com/replay/ou-41049140

This is my first and only Sand team I've ever created.


As for my Username, it's Shining Darkness.


ROLOCEDIT:
Added a little to the top

[Roloc]

You can't really see everything about someone's team from just a replay. They would need to post their team as well if they needed help with it. I will be glad to help anyone who is looking for help with their team.


My first question to you, Black, is why do you have focus blast on t-tar? Superpower is far superior to focus blast even with it's negative effects. I'm not telling you to change it, just want to know why you use focus blast.

[Humen]

oh someone critique my team here's a battle of perseverance and no one give me crap about thundurus.

http://pokemonshowdown.com/replay/ou-41376349

Now judge me! Heres all the data i offer:

Egg Maiden (Chansey) @ Eviolite
Trait: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SAtk
Bold Nature
- Wish
- Protect
- Toxic
- Seismic Toss

Desert Munch (Drapion) @ Razor Claw
Trait: Sniper
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SDef
Adamant Nature
- X-Scissor
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Night Slash

RocketMan  (Golurk) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: No Guard
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature
- DynamicPunch
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch

Daffy (Golduck) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Cloud Nine
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd / 4 HP
Adamant Nature
IVs: 0 Spd
- Rain Dance
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall
- Cross Chop

Jagged Bullet (Rampardos) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Sheer Force
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd / 4 HP
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Tail
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Superpower

Lord Ragnarock (Thundurus-Therian) (M) @ BrightPowder
Trait: Volt Absorb
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Hasty Nature
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Thunderbolt
- Nasty Plot
- Substitute

[Tickles]

Not much for offering hints, but this is my all purpose coverage team.

http://pokemonshowdown.com/replay/ou-41413553

(Sableye) (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Prankster
EVs: 252 HP / 120 Def / 136 SDef
Calm Nature
- Recover
- Will-O-Wisp
- Taunt
- Foul Play

(Ditto) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Imposter
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Relaxed Nature
- Transform
- Transform
- Transform
- Transform

(Volcarona) (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Flame Body
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Modest Nature
- Quiver Dance
- Bug Buzz
- Hurricane
- Fire Blast

(Gliscor) (F) @ Flying Gem
Trait: Poison Heal
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature
- Swords Dance
- Acrobatics
- Earthquake
- Substitute

(Reuniclus) (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Magic Guard
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature
- Calm Mind
- Recover
- Psychic
- Focus Blast

(Breloom) (F) @ Toxic Orb
Trait: Poison Heal
EVs: 12 HP / 252 Atk / 244 Spd
Adamant Nature
- Spore
- Substitute
- Focus Punch
- Seed Bomb

Basically, I don't get stalled by weather, entry hazards, or any of the basic things opponents have. Sableye to stop boosters and status abusers, Ditto to take on a resist, or take advantage of a boosted opponent, Volcarona has dual use in both sun and rain. Reuniclus doesn't take weather damage, Gliscor for a nice boost sweep, and Breloom to do take care of slower, bulkier opponents. I have a few wins under my belt with this team, and I quite like it. But if you see something that can be improved, go ahead. Also, I don't know why all of them are female. I have it set to random gender.

[Roloc]

oh someone critique my team here's a battle of perseverance and no one give me crap about thundurus.

http://pokemonshowdown.com/replay/ou-41376349

Now judge me! Heres all the data i offer:

Egg Maiden (Chansey) @ Eviolite
Trait: Natural Cure
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SAtk
Bold Nature
- Wish
- Protect
- Toxic
- Seismic Toss

Desert Munch (Drapion) @ Razor Claw
Trait: Sniper
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SDef
Adamant Nature
- X-Scissor
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Night Slash

RocketMan  (Golurk) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: No Guard
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Jolly Nature
- DynamicPunch
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch

Daffy (Golduck) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Cloud Nine
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd / 4 HP
Adamant Nature
IVs: 0 Spd
- Rain Dance
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall
- Cross Chop

Jagged Bullet (Rampardos) @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Sheer Force
Shiny: Yes
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spd / 4 HP
Jolly Nature
- Dragon Tail
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Superpower

Lord Ragnarock (Thundurus-Therian) (M) @ BrightPowder
Trait: Volt Absorb
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Hasty Nature
- Hidden Power [Ice]
- Thunderbolt
- Nasty Plot
- Substitute

3 Choice scarfs? Seems quite team hindering if you ask me. I would suggest no more then 2 choice items per team.

Choice Scarf Rampardos? Even with jolly and max EVs it's still only 354 speed. While that's not a bad speed, you still put yourself at a disadvantage by not being able to switch moves. and with the moves you have chosen, a good tank/wall can switch in and stop rampardos. I recommend you replace outrage with head smash. head smash will be your go to attack and will put dents and OHKO every pokemon in the NU and RU tier even the tanks/walls.

4 physical attackers and 1 special attacker. I suggest you change golduck to a special attacker. It's a great special attacker with access to some pretty good special attacks.

[NexosYourGayBestFriend96]

I've only started recently, so my team is.... flawed to say the least. I tried going mostly defensive, but I failed. QwQ

http://pokemonshowdown.com/replay/ou-41461320

Miltank (F) @ Sitrus Berry
Trait: Thick Fat
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SDef
Adamant Nature
- Heal Bell
- Earthquake
- Milk Drink
- Rollout

Blissey (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Healer
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef
Bold Nature
- Aromatherapy
- Protect
- Softboiled
- Toxic

Shuckle @ Leftovers
Trait: Sturdy
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SAtk / 252 SDef
Calm Nature
- Power Split
- Earth Power
- Toxic
- Mud-Slap

Arceus (Zoroark) @ Shell Bell
Trait: Illusion
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Focus Blast
- Dark Pulse
- Calm Mind
- Night Daze

Conkeldurr @ Black Belt
Trait: Iron Fist
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SDef
Adamant Nature
- Drain Punch
- Ice Punch
- Mach Punch
- Bulk Up

Gengar @ Black Sludge
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spd
Hasty Nature
- Disable
- Hypnosis
- Sludge Bomb
- Foul Play

Any ways for me to improve my team?


ROLOCEDIT:

Fixed the replay link

[PkMn Trainer Black]

I've edited my post to have my team, Roloc. And to answer your question, most people use physical T-tars, both on computer and DS. This set uses it's SpA, making any wall used to counter the physical set in for a suprise. Specs are equiped to further that suprise into a possible fatal mistake. I'll try it later to see if it works better for me, but I usually get lucky with FB. But like I said, I'll try Superpower.

As for my next team, It's made for Ubers.

[url]http://pokemonshowdown.com/replay/ubers-40158452[url/]

Here's the details:

Why!? (Shedinja) @ Focus Sash
Trait: Wonder Guard
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Adamant Nature
- Shadow Sneak
- Swords Dance
- X-Scissor
- Sucker Punch

Gastrodon @ Leftovers
Trait: Storm Drain
EVs: 252 Def / 252 HP / 4 SAtk
Bold Nature
- Earth Power
- Ice Beam
- Scald
- Toxic

Sawsbuck @ Choice Scarf
Trait: Sap Sipper
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 Atk / 4 SDef
Adamant Nature
- Horn Leech
- Jump Kick
- Megahorn
- Wild Charge

Primeape @ Focus Sash
Trait: Vital Spirit
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 Atk / 4 HP
Jolly Nature
- Close Combat
- Ice Punch
- Stone Edge
- U-turn

Cryogonal @ Occa Berry
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 252 Spd / 252 HP / 4 SAtk
Timid Nature
- Ice Beam
- Reflect
- Toxic
- Rapid Spin

Aggron @ Custap Berry
Trait: Sturdy
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 HP / 4 SDef
Adamant Nature
- Stone Edge
- Metal Burst
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock


Keep in mind, I've never used Shedinja before this battle, so this team is probably the most noobish one I've created, for the others are meant to be revolved around it.

Comments, Thoughts?

[Humen]

i dont think any of those pokemon are ubers but im not sure which are anyway.

[PkMn Trainer Black]

I meant that the team is made for uber battles. Shedinja is an Uber.

[Roloc]

And to answer your question, most people use physical T-tars, both on computer and DS.

I know. Thats why I was wondering why you had such a weird set. Now I know.

I meant that the team is made for uber battles. Shedinja is an Uber.

I'm pretty sure Shedinja is an NU pokemon, not an Uber(it was a while back anyway). According to smogon it is anyway, and showdown is smogon so.

I've only started recently, so my team is.... flawed to say the least. I tried going mostly defensive, but I failed. QwQ

play.pokemonshowdown.com/replay-ou-41461320

Miltank (F) @ Sitrus Berry / Leftovers
Trait: Thick Fat (Scrappy)
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SDef (252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef)
Adamant Nature (Impish Nature)
- Heal Bell
- Earthquake / Body Slam
- Milk Drink
- Rollout  / Curse

Blissy is your special tank, let miltank be your physical tank. Scrappy means ghost types aren't immune to your body slam.

Blissey (F) @ Leftovers
Trait: Healer
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SDef (252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SDef)
Bold Nature (Careful Nature)
- Aromatherapy
- Protect / Seismic Toss
- Softboiled
- Toxic / Seismic Toss

Blissy is a special wall and it does it well, you should always let it's do it's job. Switch either protect or toxic for seismic toss

Shuckle @ Leftovers
Trait: Sturdy
IVs: 0 attack / 0 special attack (makes your power split that much more devastating to the enemy)
EVs: 252 HP / 4 SAtk / 252 SDef (252 HP / 28 Def / 228 SDef)
Calm Nature (Bold Nature)
- Power Split
- Earth Power / Wrap (traps your enemy so they can't get away from the mighty shuckle. It also does residual damage too)
- Toxic
- Mud-Slap / Rest

Arceus (Zoroark) @ Shell Bell / Life orb(Though shell bell seems nice, it's not as good as leftovers)
Trait: Illusion
EVs: 252 SAtk / 4 SDef / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Focus Blast
- Dark Pulse / flame thrower
- Calm Mind / nasty plot
- Night Daze

Zoroark makes for a good Sweeper and because of it's ability, it is able to set up pretty easy sometimes.
Always keep Gengar as your last pokemon in your party, Zoroark will always look like Gengar which is great
People will see a gengar and won't use fighting moves or bug moves(both are SE against zoroark)
because gengar is immune to one and 4x resist the other making it one of the best pokemon to use with zoroark.

Conkeldurr @ Black Belt / leftovers
Trait: Iron Fist
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SDef (252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def)
Adamant Nature
- Drain Punch
- Ice Punch
- Mach Punch
- Bulk Up

Gengar @ Black Sludge
Trait: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Spd (4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd)
Hasty Nature / Timid Nature
- Disable
- Hypnosis / Substitute
- Sludge Bomb / Shadow Ball
- Foul Play / Focus Blast / HP: Fighting

I see your going for a disable set. Nice, I like it too. Just needed a few tweaks. While Foul Play isn't bad for Gengar, it's just better to go with a fighting attack to cover your dark weakness. Always go for jolly or timid nature when choosing speed. The only exception is when your making a mixed attacker and you don't want to lower the offensive stats. You can choose focus blast for the high power it offers or choose HP: Fighting for the accuracy. Both are good choices so it's all up to you.

Any ways for me to improve my team?

Bulky teams aren't all bad but it does have it's weak spots as well. In almost every battle you always need a little speed (and you have a nice speedy pokemon) but if you can run a bulky team right you can over come that. Speedy pokemon are often very very frail and can be OHKO'd, AFTER they hit you of course but that shouldnt be a problem cause your bulky right?

As for your team, see red text in the quote.

[NexosYourGayBestFriend96]

Thanks! I'll try it out as soon as I can. But right now...

Nexalas used Rest!

It's super effective!

*shot*

[Roloc]

No problem! Happy to help. Hope the team works out for ya.

[NexosYourGayBestFriend96]

http://pokemonshowdown.com/replay/customgame-42063504

HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?!

[Roloc]

My pupils do me proud. I'm surprised you made the changes I suggested. Most people ignore me thinking that I don't know what I'm talking about.

You got your team down now. Over the course of many many many battles you will see things in your team that you never used or use very little, switch them out for different moves. This is called fine tuning your team. No team is perfect when you make it. But over the course of lots of battles and fine tuning your team and your skills it can come really close. The skills come naturally with lots of battles.

The number 1 advice I can give you and learn how to predict and how to not over predict. Prediction can win you many many battles, or it can cost you many many battles if you over predict.

Nice battle, Nex. I like to see shuckle wreck havoc.

[NexosYourGayBestFriend96]

Yup. Dont chanseyle with shuckle. XD thanks a bunch Roloc!