Do you mean remove the “One Dynamax/Gigantamax per game” rule? I don’t see how that would make it far leas broken tbh.
EDIT: Not what OP was getting at.
Do you mean remove the “One Dynamax/Gigantamax per game” rule? I don’t see how that would make it far leas broken tbh.
I'm pretty sure they mean making the item not work. Basically, have Dynamax apply Embargo during its duration. That would probably be reasonably balanced tbh, and I can see that they might do it to eliminate counterintuitive interactions like with Choice items.Do you mean remove the “One Dynamax/Gigantamax per game” rule? I don’t see how that would make it far leas broken tbh.
It isn't broken, you're just using an itemless base 80 move on a special wall.The endure the tr is actually pretty good for polteageist. With weak armour and a berry and it’s massive spatk stat it could make a pretty good late game cleaner. It also probably learns nasty plot.
+2 252+ SpA Chandelure Shadow Ball vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Toxapex: 175-207 (57.5 - 68%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Black Sludge recovery
I honestly thought shadow ball would do hell of a lot more lol. Really goes to show how broken pex is
How is losing higher stats, STAB, and immunity to one of Eternatus's STABs worth not being weak to a random coverage move?How do you think that Zacian will handle Eternatus ? It's probably better without its sword for no fire weakness right ?
If it gets Earthquake it should outspeed and get the 2HKO quite easily ?
Maybe I didn't express myself correctly. I was asking what would be the point of dynamaxing if the game won't allow you to use the item equiped. This is an hypothetical, as far as I know, dynamaxing allows you to use your item before, during and after dynamax.So that your Pokémon won’t be worthless after using up the Dynamax, unlike Z-Crystal users who remain basically itemless.
To get better bulk and break past some checks/sweep?Maybe I didn't express myself correctly. I was asking what would be the point of dynamaxing if the game won't allow you to use the item equiped.
Getting double hp and z-moves with crazy effects for three turnsMaybe I didn't express myself correctly. I was asking what would be the point of dynamaxing if the game won't allow you to use the item equiped.
With no boosting item, so that's 149 atk for the Sword form ? I think it will have at least 150 Atk. Otherwise the base form would be probably much stronger even with just 120 AtkZacian needs 149 Atk to OHKO Eternatus with EQ after rocks, 178 Atk to OHKO without rocks, or else it's gonna get smacked by Fire Blast
+1 252 Atk Zacian Earthquake (149 Atk) vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Eternatus (145 HP 95 Def): 378-446 (87.7 - 103.4%) -- guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock
I can also imagine Rusted Sword/Shield will be immune to Knock Off, a move that will likely become more prominent in Ubers due to the loss of Arceus plates, Griseous Orb for Giratina, Megas, Primals, and Z Crystals.Yes, calcs are for Sword Zacian. Base Band Zacian is probably gonna hit harder than Sword Zacian anyway, unless Sword Zacian gets ridiculous Atk. The merits of running Rusted Sword however is access to one of the best typings in the game, which would ease potential setup and checking prowess tremendously.
I thought someone who is able to make decisions around here had stated that Galar Dex would be official unless the Full Nat Dex was more popular. Which seems like the best way to probably go about it, there’s a ton of excitement for the new stuff because it’s new stuff so judging how popular it will or won’t be isn’t really possible now.I'm gonna be honest here: I don't see why Natdex formats need to be secondary to reduced formats. When I think of other series run into sequels having a less well-recieved competitive environment compared to earlier entries, there's frequently some fan project that incorporates whatever new content is appreciated into the better base form. I'm not seeing the problem with Smogon becoming the Project M of pokemon, and working with that at least as much, if not more, than the reduced metagame.
Just want to point out this is pretty much whats going on. Discussions are currently ongoing about what we will do about a "National Dex" type meta. First priority is Galar Dex OU. There are a LOT of issues which need to be worked out for "crashing metas" in this way.I know we're just sitting around waiting for more leaks and for the game to finally release, but I don't think this thread is the place to discuss the logistics and importance of National Dex OU. When the thread in the OM or OU subforum gets fully set up, then you can write down your opinions and debate on the legality of Mega Evolutions and Z-Moves. This thread is for leaks of the real game, not for the fan-made "complete" metagame.
Agreed, make a separate thread for it IMO. Sick of seeing it!I know we're just sitting around waiting for more leaks and for the game to finally release, but I don't think this thread is the place to discuss the logistics and importance of National Dex OU. When the thread in the OM or OU subforum gets fully set up, then you can write down your opinions and debate on the legality of Mega Evolutions and Z-Moves. This thread is for leaks of the real game, not for the fan-made "complete" metagame.
Not yet, but I wouldn't expect any news about before we can actually datamine the game, as it's a mythicalBy the way guys, there isn't any news about Meltan / Melmetan ? Those Pokemon were supposed to be part of 8th gen right ?
why do people keep calling it physical fire blast when it has 120 bpNot sure if this has been brought up yet, but what are people's thoughts on Cinderace? A physical, more accurate Fire Blast is a damn good thing to have.