HAI. This is a new thing I'm starting up on this thread. Each day I will feature a Pokemon I deem to be amazing in many aspects. Firstly we have, since everyone loves this guy and I just want to get it out of the way...
Blaziken!
(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs28/i/2009/239/4/d/Blaziken_by_Elokoin.jpg)
Yes, Blaziken. Now, I will be totally honest I did NOT like this guy when I first joined the site. Admittedly I hated it. But now I've grown to like it, and giving it a Mega Evolution just made me love it even more. It's my second favorite fire starter, only coming after Infernape (just because my Infernape wrecked all in Diamond and the metagame. I chose the fire monkey in Diamond and never looked back). Blaziken itself however is full on KICKASS. It has an amazing design as does it's Mega Evolution, it has a godlike move pool and having Speed Boost just brings it over the top. Increasing speed by one stage at the end of every turn? You have yourself a sweeping machine right there.
Blaze Kick, Blaziken's signature move, is also pretty awesome, with decent power and a great animation to it. However getting moves such as Flare Blitz and High Jump Kick give it unlimited power in the battlefield. It was the first Fire / Fighting starter and it always will be. Great design, great mega, great movepool, great ability, what's not to like?
Small gripe - Blaziken doesn't learn close combat, but instead learns the arguably superior High Jump Kick
Quote from: A Wild Scrafty on November 13, 2013, 20:49
what's not to like?
2 words:
Fire Chicken.
Explanation:
I really want to eat it.
Totallly forgot about this. Better get it out of the way before the date rolls over! xP
Pokemon of the day 2 - Scrafty!
(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/262/d/b/__pokemon__scrafty_keychain___by_tigerman_exe-d4ac8jb.png)
Now, I'm not choosing Scrafty just because it's my favorite Pokemon... Okay, that is about most of the reason I selected it truthfully. But I'm not picking it just because it is the gangsta lizard of the desert, Scrafty is also a pretty nice Dragon Dance sweeper.
First, use a Dragon Dance. With boosted EVs, this brings Scrafty up to 354 or something speed, which outspeeds most UU Pokemon, the tier Scrafty is in. Drain Punch has five nice strengths under it's belt and keeps Scrafty's health from whittling down, and the boosted attack can take down a lot. Crunch is another STAB move that also defeats Psychic and Ghost types which Drain Punch won't land a scratch on. Finally, having Ice Punch takes down the overpowered dragons, but replacing it with Poison Jab can negate Scrafty's 4X Fairy weakness.
In UU, Scrafty is undoubtedly an incredible sweeper. In OU however it is a bit harder to survive (especially against Serene Grace Togekiss. Ugh) but with a bit of skill and luck Scrafty can pull through and take down most of the opposing team if used properly. What also helps in OU is that a lot of people completely forget Scrafty is part Dark type and bring out Alakazam, only to take a Crunch in the face.
Pretty badass.
I would make a rant about your signature, but I guess everyone has their own opinions about certain youtubers.... Anyways, I think this is a really cool idea and I really like the pics you provide as well as the description about why they're are so awesome. I hope you countinue doing this for a while as I'm interested to see the pokemon you choose. If you take suggestions, could you perhaps do Swampert next?
doesnt rich already have a column doing just this?
^ That's pretty obvious, but it's a good point.
Quote from: king apple on November 14, 2013, 23:22
doesnt rich already have a column doing just this?
Rich and Scarf are two different people. Their opinions aren't necessarily the same. Other people's own opinions about certain Pokemon shouldn't be limited to comments on what Rich has to say about them. Unless it's something obvious, like stats, of course.
For the record, I have nothing against something like this. It's interesting to see what other people think. That said, PotW will be making a return very soon, for those wondering. Keep up the good work, Scrafty :>
I didn't exactly know there was another thread just like this Rich, but I'm glad your okay with it. Welp, time for a new one.
Rampardos!
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQAWxuI_JbUg5tq2jc8f_9PB6SYGVajrmYKBOKIyBQj_DIM7FsH)
Now, I never actually thought of using Rampardos before. Then I saw that it had a base attack stat of 165, the highest of all Non-Legendary Pokemon. It's a shame that it's other stats really bring it down, banishing it to the Neverused tier.
But in NU it can destroy even the toughest of walls with a massive movepool including Head Smash, Superpower, Earthquake, Crunch and Stealth Rock. However, having a low base speed stat of 58 often brings it down, but that Attack stat can still destroy a lot before eventually going down. Having access to Swords Dance also makes the Attack stat over the top, then using the Mold Breaker ability to take down common Sturdy Stealth Rock Pokemon such as Golem. However, it is common to bring defeated by Aqua Jet or Mach Punch. Too bad it doesn't have Sturdy, or, due to the fact that the Head Smash recoil will eventually kill it after a few turns, Rock Head. Rock Head and Life Orb would make Rampardos overpowered, if used properly.
However, as Rampardos already has access to Sheer Force, giving it a Life Orb negates losing a tenth of it's health with each turn, basically giving it a free 1.3X power boost. Nice.
QuoteRampardos
I totally forgot about that Pokemon! Ha which back up that it is
Quotebanishing it to the Neverused tier.
I love your choices so far. The picture selection is good and the write up is superb. Excellent idea. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see tomorrow.
In honor of the Zweilous I evolved earlier today, this POTD is dedicated to...
Hydreigon!
(http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/133/e/f/pokemon__hydreigon_by_mark331-d3g8glw.jpg)
Hydreigon is based on Hydra, a three headed dragon of... Some myth. I would look it up but I can't be bothered researching it :P
Anyway, yesterday's POTD was Rampardos with a brutal attack stat, Hydreigon on the other hand is a real special attacking sweeper. With a base SP. ATK stat of 125 and a base attack stat of 105, Hydreigon is one of the few pseudo legendaries that is a decent mixed sweeping machine. It can learn a variety of special moves including Hyper Beam, Fire Blast and Surf (which makes it helpful in - game as Surf contains a lot of power and can still be used outside of battle. It works in battle and out.)
The Pokemon itself looks incredible, and has one of the few shinies that is snot green but still looks amazing. The ability Levitate also makes Ground type attacks useless, giving it even more capability on the battlefield. It has definitely deserved it's place in the OU teir, but could be banished to a lower one now that it has a 4X Fairy weakness. However, despite that, it is a reliable and forceful special attacking sweeper capable of giving and taking a lot of powerful hits before fainting.
Quote from: A Wild Scrafty on November 16, 2013, 12:16
In honor of the Zweilous I evolved earlier today, this POTD is dedicated to...
Hydreigon!
Hydreigon is based on Hydra, a three headed dragon of... Some myth. I would look it up but I can't be bothered researching it :P
Greek Mythology.
Good choice, Hydreigon ;)
OH MY GOD I ALMOST FORGOT ABOUT THIS. TWO HOURS UNTIL MIDNIGHT, BEST GET THIS OUTTA THE WAY.
Metagross!
(http://www.animeyume.com/metagross.jpg)
With the intelligence of a super computer and the base stats of a tank, it's no surprise Metagross would be POTD at some point.
The signature move Meteor Mash holds a lot of good power but doesn't have reliable accuracy. However it is a unique move that no Pokemon except Metagross and Clefable can learn, so it always finds a spot on the moveset anyway.
It also gets Bullet Punch which gets STAB and priority, not to mention Zen Headbutt for more STAB and power, along with a flinching chance. However, with the new generation six mechanics, Metagross is no longer damaged neutrally by Ghost and Dark, which are now super effective against it. So basically generation 6 has given Metagross two extra weaknesses to have fun with.
It's a shame Metagross didn't get a Mega Evolution.
You know... Megagross?
*ba-dum tss*
Quote from: A Wild Scrafty on November 17, 2013, 22:05
It's a shame Metagross didn't get a Mega Evolution.
You know... Megagross?
*ba-dum tss*
Bad joke! *Throws tomato*
Oh look, I didn't forget this time.
Alakazam!
(http://th08.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2013/114/9/c/9c44c909148877b89214e1e3d861635a-d62vt4n.jpg)
Alakazam is a must for any OU team. Alakazam, with it's insane Special Attack and Speed stats, can be a huge problem for any opponent. With a wide moveset including Psychic, Shadow Ball, Energy Ball and much more, Alakazam is someone you dont want to face in battle. The ability Magic Guard also protects Alakazam from arena traps such as Stealth Rock or Spikes, but also provides immunity to status effects such as Toxic poisoning or a burn. Magic Guard also means you can give Alakazam a Life Orb and it gets a free 1.3X power boost, without taking any damage. It also means with no arena traps to worry about, a Focus Sash will always work. The latter helps as Alakazam's defensive stats are below average.
The Pokedex states that Alakazam's IQ is over 5,000. Yet it STILL can't learn five moves at one time. Really?
Honestly, I just bring in heatran and destroy it.
^ and then get a focus blast to the face?
Heh, more like unfocused blast. Maybe I just have bad luck, but it always seems to miss.
Yeah, 70% chance to hit in theory is 70% chance to miss in practice xD
Today, our POTD is what is undoubtedly my favorite Pokemon out of generation 6.
Pangoro!
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/3357c3d799486aac8542d9a0a684abcc/tumblr_mpw1nxxkWS1s57hjxo1_500.jpg)
Now, let me tell you why Pango kicks so much ass.
• It's signature move, Power - Up Punch, increases power every time it is used.
• It's typing, Dark / Fighting, gives Power - Up Punch STAB.
• The ability Iron Fist increases the power even further.
• A Metronome increases the power each time it is used consecutively.
Now! With all of this power combined, Pangoro tops 600 power in only five turns. The move is super effective on five types as well, making it even better.
Oh, so you're a flying type?
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/23/Ice_Punch_V.png) ICE PUNCH.
Oh, so you're a Fighting type?
(http://images.wikia.com/pokemon/images/4/47/Swellow_aerial_ace.jpg) AERIAL ACE.
Oh, so you're a Fairy type?
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/d/d2/Poison_Jab_V.png) POISON JAB.
YEAH.
Gets over 600 attack in *only* 5 turns? IDK that seems a little long for me. Still, stab iron fist power up punch is going to be nice, but I can't help but think that its a little on the slow side. It doesn't really seem bulky enough to justify that slow speed stat either. Could make a nice niche on a trick room team or something, though.
I could be. A phys TR sweeper.
So many problems with Iron Fist + PuP...
Firstly, metronome is a crap item. Choice Band is almost always superior. In fact no. It ALWAYS is.
It's also not it's signature move - it's a TM move in gen VI
Also, PuP is only 40 BP - and so Hammer Arm is usually superior, at 100 BP.
And 600 power in five turns isn't that great... Chatot, for example, reaches 630 in 3 turns. (Nasty Plot, Nasty Plot, Boomburst (140 + STAB + 4 SpA boosts)
At the moment, it just seems to be a better Scrafty, but even then it lacks Dragon Dance.
Quote from: A Wild Scrafty on November 19, 2013, 19:25
Today, our POTD is what is undoubtedly my favorite Pokemon out of generation 6.
Pangoro!
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/3357c3d799486aac8542d9a0a684abcc/tumblr_mpw1nxxkWS1s57hjxo1_500.jpg)
Now, let me tell you why Pango kicks so much ass.
• It's signature move, Power - Up Punch, increases power every time it is used.
• It's typing, Dark / Fighting, gives Power - Up Punch STAB.
• The ability Iron Fist increases the power even further.
• A Metronome increases the power each time it is used consecutively.
Now! With all of this power combined, Pangoro tops 600 power in only five turns. The move is super effective on five types as well, making it even better.
Oh, so you're a flying type?
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/2/23/Ice_Punch_V.png) ICE PUNCH.
Oh, so you're a Fighting type?
(http://images.wikia.com/pokemon/images/4/47/Swellow_aerial_ace.jpg) AERIAL ACE.
Oh, so you're a Fairy type?
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/d/d2/Poison_Jab_V.png) POISON JAB.
YEAH.
Sure, hes a pretty cool pokemon, but you over-boast him. He's extremely slow, so almost any fairy type, or even any other pokemon with a reasonably strong fairy attack, could come in and one shot him because of his 4x weakness to Fairy. Not to mention the fact that Aerial ace isn't exactly a very strong attack to use to deal with bulky fighting types. He's very strong physically and has a pretty cool design, but his very low speed and only average defenses let him down. I would say Scrafty is a better dark/fighting type, having better bulk, arguably the best fighting type attack in high jump kick, and great boosting options in moxie and dragon dance.
Now this Pokemon is the reason I'm choosing a Water type for the first time when I get X and Y.
Greninja!
(http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2013/281/f/d/greninja___froakie__final_evolution_by_keinhangia-d6pp1kj.jpg)
Admittedly, when I get a new Pokemon game, I will ALWAYS go for the Fire types. However, I was not particularly impressed with the Fire starter this genoration, but this starter ninja'd it's way into my heart.
Firstly, the design. I think it looks pretty incredible. Is has an aerodynamic body shape and a... Um, tongue scarf? I dont know what to call it but generation 6 seems to be full of scarf Pokemon this time (the entire Froakie evolution line seems to be wearing scarves, whether it is made of tongue or bubbles).
Ability? Torrent, every Water starter's signature ability, will always come in handy at some point. Boosting the power of water type moves when health is low is always helpful in dire situations and then you throw a Hydro Pump in their face. However Torrent is nothing compared to the other ability Greninja can get his hands on. Protean changes the user's type to match the move it uses, so it basically always gets a free STAB boost.
Moves? Greninja gets moves from Water, Psychic, Dark, Ice, Rock, Poison, Ghost, Normal, Fighting, Ground, Flying and Bug. That is a hell of a lot, and having Protean always gives the move a helpful power bonus.
If you are making a generation 6 team, Greninja is a must. Protean is always able to catch the opponent out.
Quote from: A Wild Scrafty on November 18, 2013, 16:29
The Pokedex states that Alakazam's IQ is over 5,000. Yet it STILL can't learn five moves at one time. Really?
No, it's over 9,000!
Sorry, bad joke.
OH JESUS almost forgot about this.
Cloyster!
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljo76ayjAc1qaw90jo1_500.jpg)
Now, despite being easy to shut down, Shell Smash Cloyster can be overpowered IF you can use it correctly. You can either give it a White Herb to restore the defenses lost by Shell Smash, or you can use King's Rock to take massive advantage of Skill Link, with each multi - hit attack having a 50% chance to flinch.
Having access to Ice Shard and Rock Blast takes advantage of skill Link as well, and Ice Shard gets STAB and priority to make up for Cloyster's pretty cruddy speed. It's a shame it doesn't get Water Shuriken to be added to it's arsenal, having a powerful Water move with STAB.
However, despite the added Shell Smash power, Cloyster can be easy to shut down due to it's decreased defenses. Although if it is used correctly it can become an insane, unstoppable sweeping machine that has no brakes.
It's been easy for me to stop.
cloyster has been one of my favorite designs. good job on these!
CRAP! Nearly forgot this existed!
Togekiss!
(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/020/5/b/togekiss_by_lalindaaa-d4n1fll.jpg)
Admittedly, I dont like Togekiss one bit. But recently it seems to be in every OU team in existence, and Serene Grace Air Slash has sent my team down the crapper plenty of times.
Having Serene grace and Air Slash already gives it a nice kick, getting a good STAB move that now has a massive chance to totally stop the opponent from moving if they are slower. If the opponent is faster, Togekiss can unleash a Thunder Wave to chop that speed in half. Then, here comes the constant flinching again!
SO FRUSTRATING.
So in conclusion, Togekiss is a great Pokemon to use if you know how, but it is a holy pain in the ass to fight.
I love Togekiss <333
It's my new favourite type - Fairy (I hate the name still - it should be Faery >_<), and can do my favourite tactic (Paraflinch).
Add to that it's massive bulk, and you have a pretty cool pokemon
Of course, I never like a pokemon purely on competitability (shush, that is a word), I love it's design too. I don't know what it is, other than cute <333
Shaymin-Sky is even more annoying to face. Just ask anyone who's faced me in gen 5 ubers. :laugh:
^Nah, shaymin doesn't get Thunderwave! It's also less bulky, so if Air Slash misses, you're screwed.
I know, but Shaymin sky is faster, air slash screws you over with a huge flinch chance.
Speed doesn't matter when their speed is quartered (by paralysis). Unless you're ferroseed, you're going to outspeed them xD
Still, why waste a turn on TW?
To half their chance to move? To keep them crippled if Togekiss (or Shaymin-S had it got the TM - it would run it if it could learn it) goes down? Tying into the first one - having more turns for leftovers recovery? Quartering their speed, wrecking choice scarfers?
It's really down to preference. Anyways, Shaymin-S should run:
Seed Flare
Air Slash
Leech Seed
Substitute
someone said paraflinch im sad now
Quote from: ShinyBlaziken2000 on November 24, 2013, 14:25
It's really down to preference. Anyways, Shaymin-S should run:
Seed Flare
Air Slash
Leech Seed
Substitute
Shaymin-S is better in general, but he's nowhere near as annoying was my point - Nothing beats Paraflinch for annoyance xD
Wait... Does Togekiss get Confuse Ray? >:D
Edit: Awww... It doesn't :(
Wow, we've made more posts on this argument than Zeke has posted pokemon.
Oh my crap I have TOTALLY forgotten this existed o_o
Will get one done by tonight!
^ My life in a nutshell.
Well, I missed a day. Lord of Laziness, why must thou piss on me?
*ahem*
Gengar!
(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2013/206/0/5/gengar_commission_by_ashteritops-d6f02bc.png)
Gengar has got to be one of my favorite generation 1 pokemon. He's cute, he's chubby and he is freaking diabolical. Gengar really got a boost this generation, as STAB Ghost moves can now do some damage to Steel types, not to mention Gengar's Poison typing also gets an advantage over Fairy types.
Also, having the ability Levitate is something many dont notice since Gengar is standing on the ground. Poison would usually be weak to a Ground type move, but Levitate negates it. I can't really imagine Gengar in a Sky Battle though...
Finally, the mega evolution was pretty kickass. It was a possessed demon that was half-sunk into the floor. And those stats are pretty insane.
Also... Oh my god so cute all the hugs.
*ahem*
I obviously didn't mean that.
Gengar is quite nice, but from gen 1, I'm a Ninetales kind of guy.
When you think of Gengar these days, you can't help but think of Mega-Gengar surely. Its so strong, and with its new Shadow Tag ability, its even being considered for ubers in smogon. Getting stuck with this pokemon in a fight or die situation is a bit of a problem for most pokemon. Running isn't an option and it'll rarely stay in an actually favorable fight for you. Although, losing levitate for it does give it a bit of scope for a misplay.
Not having levitate will kill it.
Oh my god holy dammit I TOTALLY forgot about this. o_o
Aegislash!
(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/iGkDNqomh48/maxresdefault.jpg)
OVERPOWERED. One word sums up this Pokemon completely. Differing from a defensive and powerful form depending on moves used is an amazing feature for a competitive battler that knows how to use it properly. Being a Steel/Ghost type, it gets three immunities which already makes it a pain to the opponent if you switch it in at the right time.
The shield form has insane defenses, and can withstand many super effective attacks. The blade form has abismal defensive stats, but the attack is through the roof. It gets Swords Dance too if you want to double that attack, making it nearly unstoppable with Priority Shadow Sneak. Since the blade form can hold the middle finger up at most attacks, having the Weakness policy item increases the attack and special attack stats by 2 stages, usually without Aegislash fainting. After Weakness Policy activates and Swords Dance is used, you have yourself an insane sweeper, right there, when given Iron Head/Sacred Sword and Shadow Sneak.
Not much can defeat Aegislash in a hurry.
Weakness policy?
*Facepalms*
Why didn't I think of that?