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Kyurem: A Speculation Thread

wraith89 replied to wraith89's topic in Generation 5

Yeah I saw his backsprite too... but I believe the intention was to make him non-symmetrical. Meteor crashing, well, it is going to make a fracture somewhere. Kyurem looks way too damaged and it probably kept itself frozen to conserve its energy or something? I don't know... there's a reasoning behind it. They couldn't have screwed up its drawing. It is non symmetrical in its front sprite, official artwork, and overworld. The aberrant is the back sprite as you posted, but even that is a little obscure because the other wing's size is rather covered by its tail. They had no problems making other overworlds symmetrical... why would Kyurem be any different? Oh, and woot, just caught Kyurem. It took 13 Dusk Balls while it fainted my Unfezant and Vanilluxe and almost fainted Jellicent and Chandelure.

March 31, 2011
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Kyurem: A Speculation Thread

wraith89 replied to wraith89's topic in Generation 5

Solarbeam does have that effect, but the two hidden moves apparently have no such effect. It is like Sky Attack; there is no way to bypass the charge turn aside from a one-time use Power Herb. Also regarding Kyurem... If Kyurem's non symmetry is not apparent now, I don't know what is. Broken wing... it fell on its right side

March 31, 2011
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wraith89

Ziz

I really wonder how Black and White was even designed. It's so radically different I question which direction Gamefreak went into. Not to mention, all these Pokemon that evolve at incredibly high levels... placed near the end of the main storyline. Like... what? Poor planning on their part? Could be. The adventure field was not even, how can I say it... adequate? Yeah... rather much smaller and felt very constrained compared to the other Pokemon games'.

March 31, 2011

wraith89

Gin

Season 2. He got resetted to Bronze <img src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/mellow.png" alt=":|" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/mellow@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" />

March 30, 2011

wraith89

Gin

4 v 4 is like... ridiculous <img src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/mellow.png" alt=":|" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/mellow@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Yeah, unfortunately he's quite busy with all the school work this week, so once this week passes I guess I can get you his info.

March 30, 2011

wraith89

Gin

Congrats man!

My roommate got into Diamond in 4v4 <img src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/unsure.png" alt=":/" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/unsure@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" />

March 30, 2011

wraith89

Ziz

I don't know... while I do love some like the ice cream or Chandelure or Jellicent, I can't help but realise how different this game became. I cannot help but think that maybe Gamefreak took a too different of a direction that Pokemon is gradually changing from what it once was. They're weird designed Pokemon with sky-high rocketing stats, which makes me feel GHJSFGDDJKFHNRMSFDJKHGDFJKLGHDFJKGHDHGDFN<M<MNBM<XCVBN<MCNBM<VBNGJKHDFGHDJFGKHDFG:@:@D:< all inside <img src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/tongue.png" alt=":P" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/tongue@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I like some, but can't get over some others. Like... Tornadus/Thundurus/Landorus are TOTALLY not COLOUR SWAPPED SPRITES, are they?

March 30, 2011

wraith89

Ziz

The Pokemon design was too... ewww. Not Pokemon. There are people defending it, but I have a hard time seeing it.

DPP was boring, BUT it still had an adventure field at least <img src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/unsure.png" alt=":/" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/unsure@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Plus the game was pretty long.

Hoenn was underrated, but the natural exotic routes = awesome.

RBY and GSC are still my favourites... I don't know why. In spite of the lack of features it had, it felt... quite good. I think I'm growing out of Pokemon <img src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/laugh.png" alt="xD" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/laugh@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" />

March 30, 2011

wraith89

Ziz

<img src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/wacko.png" alt=":S" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/wacko@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" />

It was so long I had to divide it up to 3 posts. Crazy right? =.=

Heh, I haven't played with every Pokemon. I need suggestions from everyone's experience so if there's anything you can do to help, post there and let me know!

March 30, 2011

wraith89

Ziz

I had a Serperior, Unfezant, Vanillish, Lampent, Jellicent, and a Gothitelle...

Tell me if you have any suggestions for new moves or something in this...

March 30, 2011

wraith89

Ziz

I felt special getting one of those elemental monkeys... until I realised everyone and their mothers had them too! >_>

March 29, 2011

Hydreigon utility

wraith89 replied to Krumweede's topic in Competitive Battling Discussion

Keep in mind in the following paragraphs that what I say is from experience, not by what everyone else goes by, so there can be many things that may have changed in the metagame and whatnot. Its stats are deceiving. Hydreigon isn't as bad as one would think it is. In fact, I've had it survive a Close Combat (barely) from an Arcanine, which was pretty cool. Its defences do not look so high, but 92/90/90 is actually quite good. I know it isn't all too impressive in one's point of view, but that typing is something, as Dark Pokemon are able to mess with the new breeds of Psychics such as Reuniclus and the likes. Hydreigon does not have Dragon Dance, and its speed is a troll speed tier of 98 (which only serves to outpace Haxorus by 1 base point), Hydreigon makes a very good wallbreaker with its two attack stats of 105 and 125. They do not look much to you, but remember some Pokemon like Feraligatr or Heracross have numbers like this and they can still lay a dent. Hydreigon has Taunt which can stop Blissey switch ins: use Draco Meteor and start Crunching it after and Hydreigon can actually beat Blissey one on one. That is just one example. It seems to have "replaced" Flygon has the primary dragon Choice Scarf scouter, as Hydreigon HAS ACCESS to U-turn. With a Choice Scarf attached, Hydreigon can come in and scout and start U-turning. I know Flygon is slightly faster and an arguably better typing, but Hydreigon has immunity to Ground just like Flygon does thanks to Levitate and an immunity to Psychic, which can prove useful (yes, Psychic moves are actually being used in this metagame!) The fact that Hydreigon poses a threat physically AND specially (though mostly the latter) makes it hard to switch into and it can prove to be a nuisance sometimes. Flygon is most of the time physical aside from some random Draco Meteors and Fire Blasts. Unlike the other pseudolegendary dragons, it does not have a 4x weakness to Ice either. That Fighting and Bug weakness is a pain, but Hydreigon has moves to defend against Fighters and Bugs too such as Acrobatics or Fire Blast. Surf or Earth Power makes sure it is not a dead weight against Heatran. It is a shame it does not get Dragon Dance and only has Work Up as its booster, but it is still workable. Another dumb thing that can be emphasized is Hydreigon cannot be beaten by Wobbuffet. It's like the whole Dragonite vs Salamence argument. One would just look at the stats and say Salamence is superior: it has better attack and special attack and speed. Intimidate makes its physical defence better than Dragonite's. Therefore Salamence is flat out better and no one should use Dragonite. That's not entirely true either, because Dragonite's bulk allows it to set up more comfortably than Salamence would (the extra bulk IS important), and Dragonite's movepool is a lot wider than Salamence's, and it even has priority attacks in the form of Extremespeed and Aqua Jet to spare. While Salamence is usually regarded as an offensive powerhouse (I say usually because there ARE defensive Salamences), Dragonite can fit in so many teams because it can do many things. Dragonite is far from being outclassed by Salamence, but one look would make you think that way. You are only looking at Hydreigon's stats and say "it can't be THAT good" without realising that it does have some utility. I was at first skeptical too about its stat spread, but it is not all that bad... just different like the rest of Generation V Pokemon that came into the fray. Okay, so it doesn't have base 140s like all the others, but regardless, Hydreigon sees a lot of use for a reason. tl;dr: Hydreigon is a wallbreaker or scout with some survivability.

March 29, 2011
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wraith89

Tbird

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March 29, 2011

Excadrill Moveset

wraith89 replied to Krumweede's topic in Competitive Battling Discussion

A few from top of my head: Skarmory, Bronzong, Gliscor, Cresselia for versions without X-Scissor, Landorus, I'm not so sure how well Swampert checks Excadrill, but it can take versions that did not + 2. It takes at least 70% from Landorus's Earthquake with Sand Power and Life Orb, to give you an idea... so I cannot imagine it surviving a + 2 Earthquake from Excadrill... same deal from Hippowdon; I am not entirely sure. No one runs Air Balloon on Swampert or Hippowdon, but you WILL see Balloon Heatrans. They can switch in your Swords Dance and Fire Blast Excadrill if it is lacking Brick Break. Virizion does not have the best defence, but its typing means it resists both Rock Slide and Earthquake. Same deal with Breloom, but I'm not so sure how well both can deal with Excadrill's attacks directly. If there are no direct counters to Excadrill, there are a few Pokemon that can revenge it. Conkeldurr can come and Mach Punch a somewhat weakened Excadrill. Choice Band Azumarill does a minimum of 99% (I think) on Excadrill with Aqua Jet which means it is a very good revenger as well. There are also others, such as Choice Scarf Golduck with Cloud Nine, or Choice Scarf Politoed or Choice Scarf Abomasnow. Ninetales does not even need a Choice Scarf to revenge Excadrill and hit back with Super Effective Flamethrowers. Basically, watch out for Pokemon that can alter the weather. Also, Tyranitars tend to run Bait sets a lot. Make sure that Tyranitars are CHOICED before attempting to set up. A Tyranitar with an Expert Belt can easily feign a Choice Pokemon, using Pursuit on your Chandelure while it switches out (an example). Then Excadrill comes in, you decide to Swords Dance thinking Tyranitar will switch because it is supposedly locked into Pursuit, while Tyranitar, to your horror, will Superpower. Just saying there are many ways to mess with Excadrill.

March 28, 2011
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wraith89

Ziz

Game seemed too short <img src="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/sad.png" alt=":(" srcset="<fileStore.core_Emoticons>/emoticons/sad@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Yeah I have Black too. I found a Dragonair at Level 53 and now I am training her. Now trying to find a Deino.

March 28, 2011

wraith89

Gin

Reuniclus? If you meant checks for fighting type...

March 28, 2011

Kyurem: A Speculation Thread

wraith89 replied to wraith89's topic in Generation 5

Quoted For Truth I just like its Ice typing because I'm just too much of an Ice type fan and it does provide a good offensive dual STAB. Defensively, yeah, not happening, but it hurts a lot. Keep in mind the fact that Kyurem IS lacking flavour is the very reason it is standing out.

March 28, 2011
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Excadrill Moveset

wraith89 replied to Krumweede's topic in Competitive Battling Discussion

Hippowdon and Tyranitar have better survivability, more utility, AND provides infinite sandstorm. You might as well use them. Once Aerodactyl is gone, it's gone, and it is fragile enough to get OHKOd-2HKOd often. Aerodactyl has other uses, and if you insist on Aerodactyl lead, just stick the Hippo/Tar someplace in the middle of your team. Excadrill can sweep once it is READY to, DO NOT bring it out too early as most often than not, many teams have checks against Excadrill.

March 28, 2011
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Kyurem: A Speculation Thread

wraith89 replied to wraith89's topic in Generation 5

I didn't mention Stunfisk either, did I? But oh well, it's one of those new guys, so... I would really like it if the charge was eliminated as well somehow. Then that would make the whole "charge up" effect a useless concept to begin with. Perhaps then, it was implemented only because Metronome *might* select those moves, or they may be available to Reshiram or Zekrom in the future, though they lack STAB and most possibly, require charge up, like you are saying. That sounds like a possibility indeed. As for the Fire/Electric moves available on dragons, yeah, many dragons are able to utilise those two moves in particular. However, they tend to mess up these legendaries by giving them "specific" moves that fit their elements. I don't like how they do that with legendaries most of the time; an Ice legend is almost always stuck with just Ice moves, Lightning legends with mostly electric moves, and Fire legends with mostly Fire moves. That's how it usually ends up for the minor legendaries at least. I did state before that perhaps the original dragon was just "dragon", but I wouldn't want them to undermine the cool Ice type it has...but knowing Gamefreak... they PROBABLY WILL D:< Ground/Dragon? Not another Garchomp/Flygon!

March 28, 2011
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wraith89

Gin

You got up to Castelia City already?

March 27, 2011

wraith89

Gin

I just checked Bulbapedia, and Kyurem is 9'10", not 9'11", but...

It sounds a little... fishy?

March 27, 2011

Kyurem: A Speculation Thread

wraith89 replied to wraith89's topic in Generation 5

Apparently "neutrality" or the absence of energy (represented by Ice). Reshiram and Zekrom are two extremes, one representing Yin and the other Yang, both positive energies of some kind (Fire and Lightning). Also notice their "turbine-esque" tails. Kyurem shares that trait with the other two as well (though it resembles a plug more). Reshiram's White, Zekrom's Black, Kyurem's Grey. Now you tell me what that's supposed to be

March 27, 2011
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wraith89

Gin

Terrans seem to hold off okay on Protoss usually, but they just seem to get massacred by Zergs every time these days.

It's like, the war is between Protoss and Zergs... and Terrans are "just there". I guess the Zerg buff really messed with the Terrans.

Heh heh, but I might be surprised at the results. Let me know what happens.

March 27, 2011

Kyurem: A Speculation Thread

wraith89 replied to wraith89's topic in Generation 5

LEVITATE. Just like Origin Forme Giratina. If that happens, at least Kyurem will have equal amounts of resistance/immunities as weaknesses (the only other Ice type I can think of right now that has that property is Froslass). What if it also gains the ability to use Fire and Electric moves? I know it sounds ridiculous, but that would be pretty cool.

March 27, 2011
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wraith89

Gin

Uh oh. How many Protoss then?

March 27, 2011

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