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When Klefki uses Crafty Shield, does it go before or after Fake Out? Tested in Le Nah with Espurr and Klefki, Crafty Shield goes before a faster Fake Out. Sounds useful.

Optimal would be 252 HP for sure, I am leaning toward having that spread with Quiet, but of course you can adjust it as you see fit. I haven't done calculations on things like Mega Mawile Iron Head (OHKO with max Defense) vs. it yet, so don't just slap that on without trying some calculations...

128+ SpA Aromatisse Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Scrafty: 172-208 (100 - 120.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO 128+ SpA Aromatisse Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Hydreigon: 204-244 (102.5 - 122.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO 128+ SpA Aromatisse Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Garchomp: 108-128 (50.2 - 59.5%)...

Is there work being done to make this an app for a phone? A lot of people don't have Wifi adapters in their computers but do in their phones, especially android phones that would be easier to program. I can set up a wifi hotspot with two phones I have but not one desktop computer.

The official Nintendo VGC 2014 rules have been released by Nintendo. A direct link to the PDF is below: http://assets22.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2014/Play_Pokemon_VG_Rules_and_Formats_2014.pdf The most important changes and additions to the rules this year are: Only Pokemon...

The main reason why I wouldn't probably consider using Mega Tyranitar is due to the horrible weakness it has to Hitmontop, a very common double's partner. 252+ Atk Hitmontop Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Mega Tyranitar: 372-444 (92.07 - 109.9%) -- 56.25% chance to OHKO That's just not a...

If I were going to try and use Trick-or-Treat, I would try and use it offensively. Trick-or-Treat an opponent before a Ghost/Dark move hits and double your damage without the risks of Swagger, Screech or Sword's Dance. It can also be used on a team mate before you use Explosion to save them...

Banette @ Banettite Trait: Frisk / Prankster (Mega-evolved) EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD (more or less, adjust for bonus points) Brave Nature - Shadow Sneak/Sucker Punch - Destiny Bond - Will-o-wisp/Thunder Wave/Disable/Trick Room - Protect/Substitute This is the set I plan to use as soon as I...

I think a set like this deserves an entire thread in the Doubles forum, but I bet it could hold it's own in singles just as well as a Sub-Disable Gengar could. The idea of being able to check for choice items with frisk before disabling threats is so, so strong, especially when you have...

I tested Disable and Encore. First turn, I disabled Leer on Pansear. Second turn, I encored Pansear. The Pansear that turn attempted to use Leer but it failed. No Struggle. Third turn, Pansear used Struggle. I am not exactly sure how it worked before, but that's how Disable + Encore work...

I just tested Retaliate. My Retaliate first turn did the expected double damage, and the second turn it did half that. So it functions how it did last gen.

In the case of Wigglytuff, Trick Room would have to be set up by another pokemon because it doesn't learn it. It also doesn't get Moonblast, which is practically required to secure KO's in doubles since Dazzling Gleam is reduced by 25%. Perhaps if it had both of those, it could be potentially...

Rotom didn't get anything new this gen besides Fairy resist and neutral coverage against Steel. Doesn't this belong in the old mon mega thread? Otherwise every electric or fire type will clog the forum when there really wasn't anything significant changed to the actual pokemon being discussed.

1. Nearly any pokemon can learn Double Team, and all pokemon can be passed evasion. How exactly doesn't it have a counter? Stat increases can always be Whirlwind/Roar/Haze'd away. 2 of those don't even miss anymore. 2. Accuracy in general is an inherent aspect of the game. Moves miss...

Critical hits are completely luck and are detrimental to the competitive environment. Why don't we remove those too? I realize Smogon as a community prefers to try and balance this 6v6 singles metagame to resemble some form of perfection, but the reality is that official tournaments are run...

Smack Down This move is 50 base power. I went into the doubles cafe in Lumoise City with Carbink Rock/Fairy 27 Attack stat Used Smack Down against Hawlucha Fighting/Flying 37 Defense stat The move consistently did 10-13 damage. Smack Down does not increase base power when hitting a...

The Pixilate 30% damage boost to Normal-type moves is documented in the Battle Mechanics Research Thread. That's in the subforum Research.

I think being tiered into NU is the very definition of being inferior. It is a full two tiers below what is considered the standard tier by usage. Yes, it is possible that a pokemon can be made viable in a higher tier with good team synergy even though it sucks totally and completely on its...

Does Rock Slide get boosted by Technician in Doubles? Is there an easy way for me to test this in game? I am having a very hard time finding any information on this topic. The only topic I could find was a closed topic referencing Dream World Breloom getting the Technician boost on Rock...

Considering the popularity of Weavile, Mienshao and Infernape in Doubles, I don't think it would be difficult at all to pull off the strategy. The strategy I was in particular trying to counter was Amoongus + Cresselia as a lead, which is very difficult to prevent from setting up. If you...