6th Gen Pokemon of the Week

[SirBlaziken]

I know it! Although I'm not telling. All I can say is, its base form has been the basis of many jokes.

[Richard and Blaziken]

And the new issue is up!

So sorry about the delay guys, work is killing me. I stayed up all night writing this and I should have been in bed a while ago, but I think I've covered all of Goodra's viable options. So I hope you like the article, and feel free to discuss Goodra! Have you used it before? Has the lack of a reliable recovery let you down, or do you find Assault Vest Goodra to sate your team's needs? Post below about your thoughts on our newest Dragon friend!

[MonsterMon64]

I'm not a big fan of Goodra (don't hate it either) but that Rest+Hydration set sounds tempting, since I have another 'mon who sets up rain on my team. Might be worth considering for it, since freeing up another moveslot is always nice.

[Richard and Blaziken]

Glad I was able to spark some inspiration, Paul! And I think you'll be happy about this one as well, because this week we're covering your request: Hawlucha's issue is up!

Discuss your thoughts about this rather unique Pokemon below! Is Hawlucha an under-utilized gem, or is the lack of Flying Gem or Brave Bird just too much for it to compete in OU right now?

[Awkward Squirtle]

What's the final note? I'm curious about the final note.

[Richard and Blaziken]

Huh... looks like some sort of incident happened when writing the article that cut some text... I don't even remember what I had written now. I've removed that bit and will add it back if I ever remember what it is I had in the first place. xD

[MonsterMon64]

Nice article as always! I guess you hold the same contempt for Hawlucha that I do for Duosion... I swear, if I did Nuzlockes I'd be heartbroken :c

But yeah, thanks for reminding me about Acrobatics! Pretty much the only reason I haven't been running it is because we don't have Flying Gems yet. Didn't the gems get nerfed this gen, though? I suppose it makes no difference after a Swords Dance, but just asking to be sure.

[Richard and Blaziken]

Aye, the gems boost is x1.3 now, down from x1.5

[Delicious_Scout]

Aye, the gems boost is x1.3 now, down from x1.5

VGC, are you OK?
At least one can still run Fake Out + Unburden Hitmonlee with decency.

[SirBlaziken]

I don't like the fighting bird much anymore. Can't wait for something like avalugg, or something interesting that Rich hasn't done.

[Delicious_Scout]

I don't like the fighting bird much anymore. Can't wait for something like avalugg, or something interesting that Rich hasn't done.

Or something that will likely end in NU or UU. These tend to be good answers against inexperienced people if used properly *cough* Gollurk against Terrakion *cough*.

[SirBlaziken]

I'd love to see something from UU. I use florges in it, damn that SpD is high.

[Richard and Blaziken]

I've already done Florges, it was actually the second issue. I'm mostly just taking requests. Next up is Sylveon, as has been requested by SB2K.

[Delicious_Scout]

Although I haven't checked the list, it would be fine it there were Pokémon like Diggersby, the Doge Wallfrou Furfrou and Tyrantrum, especially the latter, which could work as a bulky tank-SRsetter. No, I have not tested it yet.

[SirBlaziken]

I've already done Florges, it was actually the second issue.

Sorry, I kinda derped.

Next up is Sylveon, as has been requested by SB2K.

Hell yeah.