Choice Scarf-Naive/Rash Nature-Choice Scarf
Fire Blast
Earth Power
Explosion
Hidden Power Ice/Grass/Dragon Pulse
Heatran is a great Pokemon to take advantage of Choice Scarf Because its only below average stat is Speed. This makes Heatran an excellent Revenge Killer. Also with the ability Flash Fire, Heatran can freely switch in on any fire move and have his own fire move doubled in power. For the move slots, Fire Blast Is a much more powerful option but has a 15% chance of missing so feel free to opt to use Flamethrower for its accuracy. For the last Slot Dragon Pulse and HP Ice can be used to eliminate Dragons while HP Grass is super effective against Water and Ground Types like Suicune and Hippowdon.
Choice Specs.-Modest/Timid Nature-Choice Specs.
Fire Blast/Overheat
Earth Power
Hidden Power Grass
Dragon Pulse/Flamethrower
This set gives Heatran amazing attacking power. Fire Blast destroys anything that doesn't resist it. Unfortunately it's 77 base Speed really hurts it so Timid Natures probably your best option. Fire Blast is a great attack and has the advantage over Overheat that it doesn't lower your Special Attack but look out for the 75% accuracy. Earth Power destroys Ground and Rock types that switch in on you. HP Grass also covers those types and Water. Dragon Pulse KO the popular Dragons but Flamethrower is a good option for a more reliable fire attack.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Garchomp Movesets
Choice Scarf-Jolly Nature-Choice Scarf
Outrage
Earthquake
Dragon Claw
Stone Edge/Toxic/Sleep Talk
This Moveset lets Garchomp become arguably the best revenge killer. Its amazing Attack and Speed along with two great STAB moves in Outrage and Earthquake lets Garchomp destroy almost anything. Dragon Claw provides a more reliable STAB move and Stone Edge gets good type coverage. Toxic can be used to cripple some threats and Sleep Talk allows you to switch in to sleep moves with ease.
Choice Band-Jolly Nature-Choice Band
Outrage
Earthquake
Stone Edge
Dragon Claw
Even without a speed boost Garchomp still has amazing speed and now even more attaching power. Outrage and Earthquake are only resisted by two Pokemon, Bronzong and Skarmory, so a Fire move, Such as Fire Fang, can be used instead of Stone Edge. Dragon Claw lets you get a STAB move with out being locked in to Outrage.
Swords Dance-Jolly Nature-Life Orb/Yache Berry
Swords Dance
Outrage/Dragon Claw
Earthquake
Stone Edge
With Sword Dance and Life Orb Garchomp becomes almost unstoppable. The three attacking moves are only resisted by Bronzong. Outrage is a much stronger option, but Dragon Claw prevents you from becoming locked on.
Outrage
Earthquake
Dragon Claw
Stone Edge/Toxic/Sleep Talk
This Moveset lets Garchomp become arguably the best revenge killer. Its amazing Attack and Speed along with two great STAB moves in Outrage and Earthquake lets Garchomp destroy almost anything. Dragon Claw provides a more reliable STAB move and Stone Edge gets good type coverage. Toxic can be used to cripple some threats and Sleep Talk allows you to switch in to sleep moves with ease.
Choice Band-Jolly Nature-Choice Band
Outrage
Earthquake
Stone Edge
Dragon Claw
Even without a speed boost Garchomp still has amazing speed and now even more attaching power. Outrage and Earthquake are only resisted by two Pokemon, Bronzong and Skarmory, so a Fire move, Such as Fire Fang, can be used instead of Stone Edge. Dragon Claw lets you get a STAB move with out being locked in to Outrage.
Swords Dance-Jolly Nature-Life Orb/Yache Berry
Swords Dance
Outrage/Dragon Claw
Earthquake
Stone Edge
With Sword Dance and Life Orb Garchomp becomes almost unstoppable. The three attacking moves are only resisted by Bronzong. Outrage is a much stronger option, but Dragon Claw prevents you from becoming locked on.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Giratina Origin Forme Movesets
Calm Mind-Modest Nature-Griseous Orb
Calm Mind
Substitute
Aura Sphere/Shadow Ball/Dragon Pulse
Dragon Pulse/Shadow Ball/Aura Sphere
For this set first use Substitute then Calm Mind behind it. For the three attacks it's best not to go with double STAB because they are both resisted by Steel, which Aura Sphere nicely covers.
Physical Attacker-Adamant Nature-Griseous Orb
Shadow Claw
Dragon Claw
Earthquake
Draco Meteor/Wisp-o-Willows/Stone Edge
This Moveset lets you hit the generally weaker side of Ubers. Shadow and Dragon Claw have almost perfect type coverage. Draco Meteor is a strong attack but Wisp-o-Willows lets you cripple threats such as Groudon. Stone Edge lets you destroy Ho-Oh but it's not a common Uber.
Special Attacker-Modest Nature-Griseous Orb
Draco Meteor/Dragon Pulse
Shadow Ball
Aura Sphere
Thunder
With the Griseous Orb you can freely switch between moves, giving you a slight advantage over Choice attackers. Draco Meteor gives you a very strong attack to work with but if you don't like the Special Attack drop then go with Dragon Pulse. Shadow Ball is a STAB move and lets you get super affective hits on the many Psychic Ubers. Aura Sphere lets you get perfect type coverage and Thunder hits Kyoger super effectively.
Calm Mind
Substitute
Aura Sphere/Shadow Ball/Dragon Pulse
Dragon Pulse/Shadow Ball/Aura Sphere
For this set first use Substitute then Calm Mind behind it. For the three attacks it's best not to go with double STAB because they are both resisted by Steel, which Aura Sphere nicely covers.
Physical Attacker-Adamant Nature-Griseous Orb
Shadow Claw
Dragon Claw
Earthquake
Draco Meteor/Wisp-o-Willows/Stone Edge
This Moveset lets you hit the generally weaker side of Ubers. Shadow and Dragon Claw have almost perfect type coverage. Draco Meteor is a strong attack but Wisp-o-Willows lets you cripple threats such as Groudon. Stone Edge lets you destroy Ho-Oh but it's not a common Uber.
Special Attacker-Modest Nature-Griseous Orb
Draco Meteor/Dragon Pulse
Shadow Ball
Aura Sphere
Thunder
With the Griseous Orb you can freely switch between moves, giving you a slight advantage over Choice attackers. Draco Meteor gives you a very strong attack to work with but if you don't like the Special Attack drop then go with Dragon Pulse. Shadow Ball is a STAB move and lets you get super affective hits on the many Psychic Ubers. Aura Sphere lets you get perfect type coverage and Thunder hits Kyoger super effectively.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Forretress Movesets
Support-Leftovers/Shed Shell-Relaxed
Spikes/Toxic Spikes
Gyro Ball/Earthquake
Rapid Spin
Explosion/Reflect/Rest
Thanks to Forretress' huge defense and great typing it can be a great supporting Pokemon. Toxic Spikes and Spikes provide hazard for teams that switch a lot. If you use Toxic Spikes Earthquake is your best option because it hits Poison and Steels super effectively. Rapid Spin lets your own team switch more easily. Explosion lets Forretress go out with a bang, but Reflect is good for team support and Rest will keep Forretress alive longer. Shed Shell is preferred because because it keeps you from being destroyed by Magnezone.
Spikes/Toxic Spikes
Gyro Ball/Earthquake
Rapid Spin
Explosion/Reflect/Rest
Thanks to Forretress' huge defense and great typing it can be a great supporting Pokemon. Toxic Spikes and Spikes provide hazard for teams that switch a lot. If you use Toxic Spikes Earthquake is your best option because it hits Poison and Steels super effectively. Rapid Spin lets your own team switch more easily. Explosion lets Forretress go out with a bang, but Reflect is good for team support and Rest will keep Forretress alive longer. Shed Shell is preferred because because it keeps you from being destroyed by Magnezone.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Blissey Movesets
Wish Blissey-Calm Nature-Leftovers
Wish
Protect/Softboiled
Ice Beam/Flamethrower
Toxic
Blissey is arguably the best special wall in the game. Wish and Protect allow you to heal Blissey and teammates. Toxic is a great move for this set, which is primarily for stalling. Flamethrower hits most Steels (which are immune to Toxic) for super effectively damage. Unfortunately Heatran is immune to both of these move and is resistant to Ice Beam, which is a good option for Dragons and Dugtrio. Flamethrower is also 4x super effective ageist Scizor, the number one threat since the release of Platinum.
Support-Calm Nature-Leftovers
Aromatherapy
Ice Beam
Thunder Wave/Toxic
Softboiled
This moveset is for helping your teammates. Aromatherapy heals your team of all statuses. Thunder Wave cripples the opponent by halving their speed and creating a 1/3 chance of them not being able to attack. Softboiled allows you to heal Blissey as well as teammates
Charm-Calm Nature-Leftovers
Charm
Ice Beam
Light Screen
Softboiled
With Charm you will force a lot of switches so it's best to take advantage of Spikes and/or Stealth Rock. Switch in on a Special Attacker and when a Physical Attacker switches in to counter Blissey, use Charm, which will most likely cause them to switch. As that Pokemon switches out you can then use Light Screen to support teammates.
Wish
Protect/Softboiled
Ice Beam/Flamethrower
Toxic
Blissey is arguably the best special wall in the game. Wish and Protect allow you to heal Blissey and teammates. Toxic is a great move for this set, which is primarily for stalling. Flamethrower hits most Steels (which are immune to Toxic) for super effectively damage. Unfortunately Heatran is immune to both of these move and is resistant to Ice Beam, which is a good option for Dragons and Dugtrio. Flamethrower is also 4x super effective ageist Scizor, the number one threat since the release of Platinum.
Support-Calm Nature-Leftovers
Aromatherapy
Ice Beam
Thunder Wave/Toxic
Softboiled
This moveset is for helping your teammates. Aromatherapy heals your team of all statuses. Thunder Wave cripples the opponent by halving their speed and creating a 1/3 chance of them not being able to attack. Softboiled allows you to heal Blissey as well as teammates
Charm-Calm Nature-Leftovers
Charm
Ice Beam
Light Screen
Softboiled
With Charm you will force a lot of switches so it's best to take advantage of Spikes and/or Stealth Rock. Switch in on a Special Attacker and when a Physical Attacker switches in to counter Blissey, use Charm, which will most likely cause them to switch. As that Pokemon switches out you can then use Light Screen to support teammates.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Salamence Movesets
Dragon Dance-Naughty/Naive Nature-Life Orb
Dragon Dance
Outrage
Earthquake
Fire Blast/Stone Edge/Dragon Claw
Once again Salamence has to take a moveset that was a Dragonite speciality. This moveset used to be Dragonite's signature, but with the Platinum Move Tutor Salamence can learn Outrage. This moveset is extremely powerful. With one Dragon Dance and Life Orb he can KO most Pokemon. Fire Blast lets you hit everything for neutral damage, Stone Edge will be stronger but is resisted by Bronzong. Dragon Claw is another option, as it is more reliable then Outrage and does not lock you into it.
Mixed-Rash Nature-Life orb
Draco Meteor
Fire Blast
Brick Break
Roost/Crunch
For Salamence the Move Tutor is both a blessing and a curse. Dragonite now outclasses Salamence in mixed sweeping. Nevertheless, this is still a good moveset. Draco Meteor hits all non Steels hard. Fire Blast hit most Steels for super effective damage and Brick Break hits the others. Roost is better because you can heal the Life Orb damage but Crunch is still a good option.
Choice Band-Naive/Naughty Nature-Choice Band
Outrage
Aqua Tail
Fire Blast
Earthquake/Stone Edge/Dragon Claw
This moveset is very powerful and gives you the element of surprise. Outrage and Aqua Tail complement each other nicely, and will hit most common Pokemon neutrally except Empoleon. Fire Blast is there to hit Skarmory, which is a common switch in on Salamence. Earthquake is best for other Steels like Magnezone and Heatran, but Stone Edge lets you KO Gyarados and Salamence with out locking yourself on to Outrage. Dragon Claw is there if you want a more reliable STAB.
Other Mixed-Mild Nature-Life Orb
Draco Meteor
Outrage
Fire Blast
Earthquake
This moveset takes advantage of Salamence's ridiculous STABs and strong attack stats. Fire Blast and Earthquake are there to KO Steels.
Choice Specs-Modest/Timid Nature-Choice Specs
Draco Meteor
Dragon Pulse
Flamethrower
Hydro Pump
This set isn't as powerful as Choice Band but much more surprising. Draco Meteor is powerful STAB and Dragon Pulse is reliable. Hydro Pump and Flamethrower in conjunction with a Dragon move is only resisted by Empoleon.
Choice Scarf-Naughty Nature/Choice Scarf
Outrage
Earthquake
Fire Blast
Hydro Pump
This moveset takes advantage of Salamence's great attack stats and boosts its sometimes disappointing speed. Outrage is a great STAB move that takes care of many Pokemon. Earthquake and Fire Blast are unresisted by any Pokemon that resists Outrage. Hydro Pump is highly affective at KOing defensive Ground types.
Defensive-Timid Nature-Leftovers
Roost
Wish/Toxic
Draco Meteor/Dragon Pulse
Flame Thrower
This set takes greater advantage of Intimidate, which lowers the opponent's attack. Roost is a reliable 50% recovery move. Wish will support you teammates, but Toxic allows you to slowly whittle away at you opponent's health. Draco Meteor is Salamence's strongest attack, but Dragon Pulse is a more reliable option. Flame Thrower has great type coverage in conjunction with a Dragon move, allowing you to easily KO or 2HKO most Steels.
Dragon Dance
Outrage
Earthquake
Fire Blast/Stone Edge/Dragon Claw
Once again Salamence has to take a moveset that was a Dragonite speciality. This moveset used to be Dragonite's signature, but with the Platinum Move Tutor Salamence can learn Outrage. This moveset is extremely powerful. With one Dragon Dance and Life Orb he can KO most Pokemon. Fire Blast lets you hit everything for neutral damage, Stone Edge will be stronger but is resisted by Bronzong. Dragon Claw is another option, as it is more reliable then Outrage and does not lock you into it.
Mixed-Rash Nature-Life orb
Draco Meteor
Fire Blast
Brick Break
Roost/Crunch
For Salamence the Move Tutor is both a blessing and a curse. Dragonite now outclasses Salamence in mixed sweeping. Nevertheless, this is still a good moveset. Draco Meteor hits all non Steels hard. Fire Blast hit most Steels for super effective damage and Brick Break hits the others. Roost is better because you can heal the Life Orb damage but Crunch is still a good option.
Choice Band-Naive/Naughty Nature-Choice Band
Outrage
Aqua Tail
Fire Blast
Earthquake/Stone Edge/Dragon Claw
This moveset is very powerful and gives you the element of surprise. Outrage and Aqua Tail complement each other nicely, and will hit most common Pokemon neutrally except Empoleon. Fire Blast is there to hit Skarmory, which is a common switch in on Salamence. Earthquake is best for other Steels like Magnezone and Heatran, but Stone Edge lets you KO Gyarados and Salamence with out locking yourself on to Outrage. Dragon Claw is there if you want a more reliable STAB.
Other Mixed-Mild Nature-Life Orb
Draco Meteor
Outrage
Fire Blast
Earthquake
This moveset takes advantage of Salamence's ridiculous STABs and strong attack stats. Fire Blast and Earthquake are there to KO Steels.
Choice Specs-Modest/Timid Nature-Choice Specs
Draco Meteor
Dragon Pulse
Flamethrower
Hydro Pump
This set isn't as powerful as Choice Band but much more surprising. Draco Meteor is powerful STAB and Dragon Pulse is reliable. Hydro Pump and Flamethrower in conjunction with a Dragon move is only resisted by Empoleon.
Choice Scarf-Naughty Nature/Choice Scarf
Outrage
Earthquake
Fire Blast
Hydro Pump
This moveset takes advantage of Salamence's great attack stats and boosts its sometimes disappointing speed. Outrage is a great STAB move that takes care of many Pokemon. Earthquake and Fire Blast are unresisted by any Pokemon that resists Outrage. Hydro Pump is highly affective at KOing defensive Ground types.
Defensive-Timid Nature-Leftovers
Roost
Wish/Toxic
Draco Meteor/Dragon Pulse
Flame Thrower
This set takes greater advantage of Intimidate, which lowers the opponent's attack. Roost is a reliable 50% recovery move. Wish will support you teammates, but Toxic allows you to slowly whittle away at you opponent's health. Draco Meteor is Salamence's strongest attack, but Dragon Pulse is a more reliable option. Flame Thrower has great type coverage in conjunction with a Dragon move, allowing you to easily KO or 2HKO most Steels.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Tyranitar Movesets
Choice Band-Jolly Nature-Choice Band
Crunch
Stone Edge
Pursuit
Aqua Tail/Earthquake/Fire Punch
Crunch and Stone Edge are both very powerful moves for Tyranitar. Pursuit lets you catch Ghosts and Psychics on the run. Aqua Tail is good at taking out Defensive grounds like Hippowdon and Gliscor. Earthquake and Fire Punch are for the ever present Steels. Earthquake is stronger, but Fire Punch hits Skarmory and is more powerful against Bug/Steels. Fire Blast can also be used to OHKO Skarmory and still hit other Steels.
Dragon Dance-Jolly/Adamant Nature-Life Orb/Leftovers
Dragon Dance
Crunch
Stone Edge
Fire Punch/Aqua Tail
This moveset lets Tyranitar be faster and still have good attacking power but does need time to set up. The attacks are there for the same reasons as the Choice Band Set
Choice Scarf-Choice Scarf-Hasty/Naive Nature
Fire Blast
Ice Beam
Crunch/Stone Edge
Earthquake/Stone Edge
This moveset takes many by surprise. Ice Beam takes down bulky Grounds and Dragons. Fire Blast takes out Steels. Stone Edge and Crunch are your strongest options because of STAB, but Earthquake is always good for type coverage. Super Power can also be used for Blisseys.
Counter-Adamant Nature-Leftovers
Dragon Dance
Counter
Stone Edge/Crunch
Earthquake
Dragon Dance will most likely lure in a Tyranitar counter like defensive Grounds, Gyarados, or Bronzong. You can easily KO all of these with Counter, and then Tyranitar can sweep virtually unchallenged. Stone Edge hits harder than Crunch but both are good options.
Crunch
Stone Edge
Pursuit
Aqua Tail/Earthquake/Fire Punch
Crunch and Stone Edge are both very powerful moves for Tyranitar. Pursuit lets you catch Ghosts and Psychics on the run. Aqua Tail is good at taking out Defensive grounds like Hippowdon and Gliscor. Earthquake and Fire Punch are for the ever present Steels. Earthquake is stronger, but Fire Punch hits Skarmory and is more powerful against Bug/Steels. Fire Blast can also be used to OHKO Skarmory and still hit other Steels.
Dragon Dance-Jolly/Adamant Nature-Life Orb/Leftovers
Dragon Dance
Crunch
Stone Edge
Fire Punch/Aqua Tail
This moveset lets Tyranitar be faster and still have good attacking power but does need time to set up. The attacks are there for the same reasons as the Choice Band Set
Choice Scarf-Choice Scarf-Hasty/Naive Nature
Fire Blast
Ice Beam
Crunch/Stone Edge
Earthquake/Stone Edge
This moveset takes many by surprise. Ice Beam takes down bulky Grounds and Dragons. Fire Blast takes out Steels. Stone Edge and Crunch are your strongest options because of STAB, but Earthquake is always good for type coverage. Super Power can also be used for Blisseys.
Counter-Adamant Nature-Leftovers
Dragon Dance
Counter
Stone Edge/Crunch
Earthquake
Dragon Dance will most likely lure in a Tyranitar counter like defensive Grounds, Gyarados, or Bronzong. You can easily KO all of these with Counter, and then Tyranitar can sweep virtually unchallenged. Stone Edge hits harder than Crunch but both are good options.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Scizor Movesets
Scizor:
Sword Dance-Jolly Nature-Life Orb
Sword Dance
Bullet Punch
Super Power/Brick Break
X-scissors/Roost/Quick Attack
If Scizor was used frequently before Platinum, his usage has more than doubled with Bullet Punch and Technician. Brick Break is somewhat better because it does not cause you to switch as often but Super Power is, never the less, extremely powerful. X-scissors is a good STAB move but Roost lengthens your life. Quick Attack is another Technician move that gives you the ability to strike first.
Choice Band-Choice Band-Jolly Nature
U-Turn/X-Scissors
Bullet Punch
Brick Break/Super Power
Pursuit
Bullet Punch is your main attack. It can revenge kill a large amount of Pokemon. U-Turn lets you switch out and still do damage to your opponent. Pursuit lets you do damage when Pokemon run from you. Brick Break or Super Power can be used depending on whether you prefer power or reliability.
Baton Pass-Leftovers-Adamant Nature
Baton Pass
Sword Dance/Iron Defense/Agility
Roost
Bullet Punch/X-Scissors/Substitute
The second slot can be used for whatever your team needs. Roost helps you stay alive for a long period of time. Bullet Punch and X-Scissors can be used for whichever Pokemon you want to KO.
Sword Dance-Jolly Nature-Life Orb
Sword Dance
Bullet Punch
Super Power/Brick Break
X-scissors/Roost/Quick Attack
If Scizor was used frequently before Platinum, his usage has more than doubled with Bullet Punch and Technician. Brick Break is somewhat better because it does not cause you to switch as often but Super Power is, never the less, extremely powerful. X-scissors is a good STAB move but Roost lengthens your life. Quick Attack is another Technician move that gives you the ability to strike first.
Choice Band-Choice Band-Jolly Nature
U-Turn/X-Scissors
Bullet Punch
Brick Break/Super Power
Pursuit
Bullet Punch is your main attack. It can revenge kill a large amount of Pokemon. U-Turn lets you switch out and still do damage to your opponent. Pursuit lets you do damage when Pokemon run from you. Brick Break or Super Power can be used depending on whether you prefer power or reliability.
Baton Pass-Leftovers-Adamant Nature
Baton Pass
Sword Dance/Iron Defense/Agility
Roost
Bullet Punch/X-Scissors/Substitute
The second slot can be used for whatever your team needs. Roost helps you stay alive for a long period of time. Bullet Punch and X-Scissors can be used for whichever Pokemon you want to KO.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Dialga Movesets
Dialga the Temporal Pokemon
It has the power to control time. It appears in Shinnoh-region Myths as an ancient deity. A Pokemon spoken of in legend. It is said time began moving when Dialga was born.
Mixed Attacking-Life Orb/Expert Belt-Quite/Mild Nature
Draco Meteor
Thunder
Fire Blast/Earth Power
Brick Break/Outrage
This moveset lets Dialga smash though walls. Giratina is KOed by Draco Meteor. Thunder takes care of Lugias and Kyogers. Fire Blast and Earth Power are good for Metagross, but the latter is better against other Dialgas. Blissey is destroyed by Brick Break, but Outrage get a super effective hit on Latias.
Expert Belt is preferred because this set is super effective against lots of Ubers.
Bulk Up-Leftovers/Adamant Orb-Careful Nature
Bulk Up
Outrage
Rest
Sleep-Talk/Earthquake
This moveset lets you take advantage of Dialga's awesome typing, decent Defense, and Attack. After a couple of Bulk Ups you can take hits with no problem, and Outrage becomes extremely powerful. Rest-Talk is also extremely effective in staying alive. On the other hand, Earthquake is nice to take out Metagoss, Dialga and Heatran.
Magnet Rise-Modest/Timid Nature-Adamant Orb/Life Orb
Magnet Rise
Draco Meteor/Dragon Pulse
Aura Sphere
Thunder
With Magnet Rise Dialga's only weakness is Fighting. Leaving its Ground weakness behind, floating Dialga can sweep. Draco Meteor causes you to switch often, so I suggest Dragon Pulse over it. Aura Sphere 2HKOs most Steels who switch in on you. Thunder is good in rain and takes out Kyoger and Lugia.
Special Choice-Modest/Timid Nature-Choice Specs/Scarf
Draco Meteor
Aura Sphere
Dragon Pulse
Thunder/Overheat
Draco Meteor with Specs will KO almost everything not Steel or Blissey. Aura Sphere conveniently takes care of Steels. Dragon Pulse is a reliable STAB that doesn't lower your stats. Thunder or Overheat can be used with either Kyoger or Groudon.
Physical Choice-Jolly/Adamant Nature-Choice Band/Scarf
Outrage
Earthquake
Overheat
Shadow Claw/Stone Edge
Outrage is a very powerful attack. This has the ability to one Hit KO Groudon and Palkia. Earthquake compliments it nicely KOing Heatran and other Steels. For the Steels that have left the ground, Overheat KOs them. Shadow Claw is a KO on the many Psychics in the Uber battling system. Stone Edge on the other hand, has a better chance to 2HKO Lugia, KOs Ho-oh, and hits Rayquaza harder.
Support-Modest Nature-Leftovers/Lum Berry
Thunder Wave/Toxic
Stealth Rock
Draco Meteor/Dragon Pulse
Flame Thrower/Thunder/Roar
This moveset takes advantage of Dialga's great defenses and typing. Thunder Wave lets you cripple all but two of the Ubers, and Toxic lets you hurt them all. Stealth Rock lets you support all of you teammates. The two Dragon moves are for either power or reliability. Flame Thrower lets you kill steels that switch in. Thunder also hits steels hard and Roar is for scouting purposes.
It has the power to control time. It appears in Shinnoh-region Myths as an ancient deity. A Pokemon spoken of in legend. It is said time began moving when Dialga was born.
Mixed Attacking-Life Orb/Expert Belt-Quite/Mild Nature
Draco Meteor
Thunder
Fire Blast/Earth Power
Brick Break/Outrage
This moveset lets Dialga smash though walls. Giratina is KOed by Draco Meteor. Thunder takes care of Lugias and Kyogers. Fire Blast and Earth Power are good for Metagross, but the latter is better against other Dialgas. Blissey is destroyed by Brick Break, but Outrage get a super effective hit on Latias.
Expert Belt is preferred because this set is super effective against lots of Ubers.
Bulk Up-Leftovers/Adamant Orb-Careful Nature
Bulk Up
Outrage
Rest
Sleep-Talk/Earthquake
This moveset lets you take advantage of Dialga's awesome typing, decent Defense, and Attack. After a couple of Bulk Ups you can take hits with no problem, and Outrage becomes extremely powerful. Rest-Talk is also extremely effective in staying alive. On the other hand, Earthquake is nice to take out Metagoss, Dialga and Heatran.
Magnet Rise-Modest/Timid Nature-Adamant Orb/Life Orb
Magnet Rise
Draco Meteor/Dragon Pulse
Aura Sphere
Thunder
With Magnet Rise Dialga's only weakness is Fighting. Leaving its Ground weakness behind, floating Dialga can sweep. Draco Meteor causes you to switch often, so I suggest Dragon Pulse over it. Aura Sphere 2HKOs most Steels who switch in on you. Thunder is good in rain and takes out Kyoger and Lugia.
Special Choice-Modest/Timid Nature-Choice Specs/Scarf
Draco Meteor
Aura Sphere
Dragon Pulse
Thunder/Overheat
Draco Meteor with Specs will KO almost everything not Steel or Blissey. Aura Sphere conveniently takes care of Steels. Dragon Pulse is a reliable STAB that doesn't lower your stats. Thunder or Overheat can be used with either Kyoger or Groudon.
Physical Choice-Jolly/Adamant Nature-Choice Band/Scarf
Outrage
Earthquake
Overheat
Shadow Claw/Stone Edge
Outrage is a very powerful attack. This has the ability to one Hit KO Groudon and Palkia. Earthquake compliments it nicely KOing Heatran and other Steels. For the Steels that have left the ground, Overheat KOs them. Shadow Claw is a KO on the many Psychics in the Uber battling system. Stone Edge on the other hand, has a better chance to 2HKO Lugia, KOs Ho-oh, and hits Rayquaza harder.
Support-Modest Nature-Leftovers/Lum Berry
Thunder Wave/Toxic
Stealth Rock
Draco Meteor/Dragon Pulse
Flame Thrower/Thunder/Roar
This moveset takes advantage of Dialga's great defenses and typing. Thunder Wave lets you cripple all but two of the Ubers, and Toxic lets you hurt them all. Stealth Rock lets you support all of you teammates. The two Dragon moves are for either power or reliability. Flame Thrower lets you kill steels that switch in. Thunder also hits steels hard and Roar is for scouting purposes.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Palkia Movesets
Palkia the Spatial Pokemon
It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-Region Mythology. It is said to live in the gap in the spatial dimension that is parallel to ours. It appears in Mythology
Special Attacker-Lustrous Orb/Life Orb-Timid/Hasty Nature
Surf
Spatial Rend
Aqua Tail/Outrage
Thunder
With Kyoger's rain Palkia is a beast. Surf and Spatial Rend will KO or 2HKO most Pokemon. Blissey would be a problem if not for Aqua Tail and Outrage. Aqua Tail is the safer option because you get locked in to Outrage. Thunder also destroys opposing Kyogers.
Choice Special-Choice Scarf/Specs-Timid/Hasty Nature
Spatial Rend
Surf
Thunder
Draco Meteor/Fire Blast/Outrage
Spatial Rend and Surf can 2HKO most Pokemon with Specs. With Scarf it can also outrun Scarf Kyoger and Dialga as well as 1 Dragon Dance Rayquaza. Draco Meteor is good for Scarf Set because it KOs Giritina. Fire Blast helps, if Groudon comes in to ruin your fun you can kill him and then hit Pokemon with Fire Blast. Outrage is also helpful in 2HKOing Blissey with Stealth Rock.
Choice-Choice Band/Scarf-Jolly Nature
Outrage
Earthquake
Aqua Tail
Stone Edge/Dragon Claw
Aqua Tail and Outrage compliment themselves nicely. Anything that resists Outrage is hit hard by Aqua Tail. Lugia is the only one not two hit KO'd by this, that is without the rain. Without rain Stone Edge 2HKOs Lugia, and Earthquake destroys Steels. Dragon Claw is a secondary Dragon move that doesn't lock you in to it.
Sub Punch-Expert Belt/Life Orb-Hasty Nature
Substitute
Focus Punch
Thunder
Spacial Rend
With Substitute, Palkia can avoid Status and KO Blissey. Thunder lets you kill Kyoger who will probably switch in. And Spacial Rend gives you the ability to KO Dragons
Weather Abuser-Life Orb-Timid/Hasty Nature
Spacial Rend
Surf
Fire Blast
Outrage
This moveset takes advantage of all those Groudons and Kyogers. Spacial Rend is a powerful STAB, Surf is for rain and Fire Blast is for sun. Outrage takes out Blissey but locks you on to it. Thunder is another option but becomes obsolete in the sun.
Another move you can use with Palkia is Dive. With Pressure it can help drain PP and scout your opponent's moves. This can be used in a Rest-Talk set along side Spacial Rend.
It has the ability to distort space. It is described as a deity in Sinnoh-Region Mythology. It is said to live in the gap in the spatial dimension that is parallel to ours. It appears in Mythology
Special Attacker-Lustrous Orb/Life Orb-Timid/Hasty Nature
Surf
Spatial Rend
Aqua Tail/Outrage
Thunder
With Kyoger's rain Palkia is a beast. Surf and Spatial Rend will KO or 2HKO most Pokemon. Blissey would be a problem if not for Aqua Tail and Outrage. Aqua Tail is the safer option because you get locked in to Outrage. Thunder also destroys opposing Kyogers.
Choice Special-Choice Scarf/Specs-Timid/Hasty Nature
Spatial Rend
Surf
Thunder
Draco Meteor/Fire Blast/Outrage
Spatial Rend and Surf can 2HKO most Pokemon with Specs. With Scarf it can also outrun Scarf Kyoger and Dialga as well as 1 Dragon Dance Rayquaza. Draco Meteor is good for Scarf Set because it KOs Giritina. Fire Blast helps, if Groudon comes in to ruin your fun you can kill him and then hit Pokemon with Fire Blast. Outrage is also helpful in 2HKOing Blissey with Stealth Rock.
Choice-Choice Band/Scarf-Jolly Nature
Outrage
Earthquake
Aqua Tail
Stone Edge/Dragon Claw
Aqua Tail and Outrage compliment themselves nicely. Anything that resists Outrage is hit hard by Aqua Tail. Lugia is the only one not two hit KO'd by this, that is without the rain. Without rain Stone Edge 2HKOs Lugia, and Earthquake destroys Steels. Dragon Claw is a secondary Dragon move that doesn't lock you in to it.
Sub Punch-Expert Belt/Life Orb-Hasty Nature
Substitute
Focus Punch
Thunder
Spacial Rend
With Substitute, Palkia can avoid Status and KO Blissey. Thunder lets you kill Kyoger who will probably switch in. And Spacial Rend gives you the ability to KO Dragons
Weather Abuser-Life Orb-Timid/Hasty Nature
Spacial Rend
Surf
Fire Blast
Outrage
This moveset takes advantage of all those Groudons and Kyogers. Spacial Rend is a powerful STAB, Surf is for rain and Fire Blast is for sun. Outrage takes out Blissey but locks you on to it. Thunder is another option but becomes obsolete in the sun.
Another move you can use with Palkia is Dive. With Pressure it can help drain PP and scout your opponent's moves. This can be used in a Rest-Talk set along side Spacial Rend.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Empoleon Movesets
Empoleon-the Emperor Pokemon
the three horns that extend from its beak assist in its power. The leader has the biggest horns. It swims as fast as a Jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice through drifting ice.
Agility-Modest Nature-Life Orb
Surf/Hydro Pump
Ice Beam
Grass Knot
Agility
For this moveset, Agility lets you move faster than most Pokemon that aren't Scarfed. Ice Beam, Grass Knot, and Surf give perfect type coverage. Surf vs. Hydro Pump is between reliability and power.
Sword Dance-Jolly Nature-Life Orb
Sword Dance
Aqua Jet
Drill Peck
Earthquake/Avalanche
This moveset is perfect for destroying normal Empoleon counters. They switch in expecting a normal special set and BANG you kill them.
Defensive-Calm nature- Leftovers
Surf
Grass Knot
Ice Beam/Stealth Rock
Roar/Yawn/Knock Off
Empoleon's ten resistances are put to good use here. Surf is your reliable attack and Grass Knot lets you take Bulky Waters, too. Ice Beam is for Salamence but Stealth Rock does 25% of his HP. Roar and yawn lets you force out Pokemon like Dragon Dance Kingdra while Knock Off lets you get rid of Life Orbs, Choice Items, and Leftovers.
Choice Specs-Timid Nature-Choice Specs
Surf/Hydro Pump
Ice Beam
Grass Knot
Sleep Talk/Hidden Power Electric
Surf and Hydro Pump are main attacks, Ice Beam and Grass Knot are for the things that resist water Dragon, Grass, and Water. Sleep Talk is for absorbing sleep and Hidden Power Electric lets you kill Gyarados faster.
the three horns that extend from its beak assist in its power. The leader has the biggest horns. It swims as fast as a Jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice through drifting ice.
Agility-Modest Nature-Life Orb
Surf/Hydro Pump
Ice Beam
Grass Knot
Agility
For this moveset, Agility lets you move faster than most Pokemon that aren't Scarfed. Ice Beam, Grass Knot, and Surf give perfect type coverage. Surf vs. Hydro Pump is between reliability and power.
Sword Dance-Jolly Nature-Life Orb
Sword Dance
Aqua Jet
Drill Peck
Earthquake/Avalanche
This moveset is perfect for destroying normal Empoleon counters. They switch in expecting a normal special set and BANG you kill them.
Defensive-Calm nature- Leftovers
Surf
Grass Knot
Ice Beam/Stealth Rock
Roar/Yawn/Knock Off
Empoleon's ten resistances are put to good use here. Surf is your reliable attack and Grass Knot lets you take Bulky Waters, too. Ice Beam is for Salamence but Stealth Rock does 25% of his HP. Roar and yawn lets you force out Pokemon like Dragon Dance Kingdra while Knock Off lets you get rid of Life Orbs, Choice Items, and Leftovers.
Choice Specs-Timid Nature-Choice Specs
Surf/Hydro Pump
Ice Beam
Grass Knot
Sleep Talk/Hidden Power Electric
Surf and Hydro Pump are main attacks, Ice Beam and Grass Knot are for the things that resist water Dragon, Grass, and Water. Sleep Talk is for absorbing sleep and Hidden Power Electric lets you kill Gyarados faster.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Infernape Movesets
Infernape-the Flame Pokemon
It uses a special kind of marital arts involving all it's limbs. It's flame never goes out. Its fiery crown is indicative of its fiery nature. It is beaten by none in terms of quickness.
Mixed Infernape-Hasty Nature-Life Orb
Flame Thrower
Close Combat
Nasty Plot
Grass Knot
This set is excellent for wall breaking. Skarmory and Blissey do not stand a chance. With its awesome speed and attack it will do tons of damage to most Pokemon. Grass Knot will destroy bulky waters and grounds after Nasty Plot. The other two moves will sweep most other things. However, be aware that he can die very easily. Fire Blast can also take the place of Flame Thrower for added power.
Sword Dance-Jolly Nature-Life Orb
Sword Dance
Close Combat
Blaze Kick
Stone Edge/Mach Punch
Most people will be taken by surprise by this set because they expect mixed. Stone Edge takes care of Salamence and Gyarados. Mach Punch takes out Pokemon like Dugtrio and Weavile.
Lead-Hasty nature-Focus Sash
Fake Out
Stealth Rock
Fire Blast
Close Combat/Encore
Fake Out lets you get a first hit flinch. Stealth Rock supports teammates. Fire Blast is an awesome move when you have low HP like when focus sash is activated, letting you KO most Pokemon in 1 or 2 shots. Close Combat adds to your type coverage but Encore lets you force Stealth Rockers out.
Choice Band-Jolly nature-Choice Band
Flare Blitz
Close Combat
U-Turn/Thunder Punch
Stone Edge/Thunder Punch
Flare Blitz and Close Combat give you two 120 STAB attacks, which is usually helpful.
Stone Edge lets you hit both Salamence and Gyarados for super effective hits Thunder Punch lets you hit the latter harder. U-Turn is nice because it gives you free damage as you switch.
Choice Specs-Timid Nature-Choice Specs
Fire Blast/Flame Thrower
Close Combat
Grass Knot
Hidden Power Ice
Fire Blast is the major attack but is inaccurate. Close Combat destroys Blissey which walls special attackers. Hidden Power Ice takes out Salamence, Flygon, and Dragonite.
Grass Knot hits Starmie and Gyarados hard.
Choice Scarf-Mild Nature-Choice Scarf
Fire Blast
U-Turn
Close Combat
Hidden Power Ice
This moveset lets you be faster then most things you will face. Fire Blast and Close Combat are your standard attacks. Hidden Power Ice hits Dragons and U-turn gives you damage while switching out.
It uses a special kind of marital arts involving all it's limbs. It's flame never goes out. Its fiery crown is indicative of its fiery nature. It is beaten by none in terms of quickness.
Mixed Infernape-Hasty Nature-Life Orb
Flame Thrower
Close Combat
Nasty Plot
Grass Knot
This set is excellent for wall breaking. Skarmory and Blissey do not stand a chance. With its awesome speed and attack it will do tons of damage to most Pokemon. Grass Knot will destroy bulky waters and grounds after Nasty Plot. The other two moves will sweep most other things. However, be aware that he can die very easily. Fire Blast can also take the place of Flame Thrower for added power.
Sword Dance-Jolly Nature-Life Orb
Sword Dance
Close Combat
Blaze Kick
Stone Edge/Mach Punch
Most people will be taken by surprise by this set because they expect mixed. Stone Edge takes care of Salamence and Gyarados. Mach Punch takes out Pokemon like Dugtrio and Weavile.
Lead-Hasty nature-Focus Sash
Fake Out
Stealth Rock
Fire Blast
Close Combat/Encore
Fake Out lets you get a first hit flinch. Stealth Rock supports teammates. Fire Blast is an awesome move when you have low HP like when focus sash is activated, letting you KO most Pokemon in 1 or 2 shots. Close Combat adds to your type coverage but Encore lets you force Stealth Rockers out.
Choice Band-Jolly nature-Choice Band
Flare Blitz
Close Combat
U-Turn/Thunder Punch
Stone Edge/Thunder Punch
Flare Blitz and Close Combat give you two 120 STAB attacks, which is usually helpful.
Stone Edge lets you hit both Salamence and Gyarados for super effective hits Thunder Punch lets you hit the latter harder. U-Turn is nice because it gives you free damage as you switch.
Choice Specs-Timid Nature-Choice Specs
Fire Blast/Flame Thrower
Close Combat
Grass Knot
Hidden Power Ice
Fire Blast is the major attack but is inaccurate. Close Combat destroys Blissey which walls special attackers. Hidden Power Ice takes out Salamence, Flygon, and Dragonite.
Grass Knot hits Starmie and Gyarados hard.
Choice Scarf-Mild Nature-Choice Scarf
Fire Blast
U-Turn
Close Combat
Hidden Power Ice
This moveset lets you be faster then most things you will face. Fire Blast and Close Combat are your standard attacks. Hidden Power Ice hits Dragons and U-turn gives you damage while switching out.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Trick Room
Trick Room is a move where the slowest Pokemon goes first for 5 turns. This can totally mess up some people's strategies. Slower Pokemon like Swampert, Bronzong, Tyranitar, Scizor, Rhyperior, Snorlax, Magnezone, Machamp, Hippowdon, Blissey and others will speed ahead of other fast sweepers like Salamence. A good Sandstorm/Trick Room team is Bronzong, Tyranitar, Rhyperior, Magnezone, Scizor, and ether Hippowdon or Swampert. Marowak also can be a beast in trick room with its attack. But bewarem, this only lasts 5 turns so keep you Trick Roomer alive.
Most psychics can learn this move.
Most psychics can learn this move.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Torterra Analysis
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Torterra-the Continent Pokemon
Small Pokemon occasionally gather on it unmoving back to begin building their nest. Groups of this Pokemon migrating in search of water have been mistaken for moving forests.
To start my Pokemon coverage, I'm going with the grass starter Torterra.
Move pools
Leech seed-Impish nature
Earthquake
Wood Hammer
Leech Seed
Stealth Rock/Protect
This moveset is mostly defensive. Leech Seed will give Torterra extra health while taking it from its opponent. Stealth Rock is good for supporting teammates but Protect is good for scouting moves. Earthquake and Wood Hammer deliver decent damage to the opposing Pokemon as well.
Sword Dance-Adamant nature
Sword Dance
Wood Hammer
Earthquake
Stone Edge
Despite being a more defensive Pokemon, Sword Dance can wreak havoc. Earthquake and Stone Edge have excellent type coverage, and Wood Hammer is another reliable STAB (same type attack boost) move.
Curse-Adamant nature-Leftovers
Curse
Wood Hammer
Earthquake
Stone Edge
This one is similar to the Sword Dance set but helps it take more hits. If your worried about going last, Torterra rarely goes first anyway. This set works well in a Trick Room team.
Choice Band-Adamant nature-choice band
Earthquake
Wood Hammer
Stone Edge
Crunch/Superpower
With his great type coverage it's hard to switch without receiving a decent amount of damage. Superpower is good for Skarmory and Bronzong but crunch is better against Celebi and Exeggutor.
Rock Polish-Adamant nature-leftovers
Rock Polish
Earthquake
Wood Hammer
Stone Edge
Rock Polish lets you out speed and destroy most threats you will encounter.
Substitute Leech Seed-Impish nature-Leftovers
Leech Seed
Substitute
Earthquake
Wood Hammer/Stone Edge/Toxic
"SubSeed" has got to be one of the most annoying things around. While getting HP from Leech Seed and Leftovers the 1/4 Hp cut from Substitute isn't much of a problem. Substitute also protects you from status problems. And if Leech Seed isn't enough, Toxic steals more of your HP. Stone Edge gives you better type coverage then Wood Hammer, but the latter is more powerful and gets STAB.
Torterra-the Continent Pokemon
Small Pokemon occasionally gather on it unmoving back to begin building their nest. Groups of this Pokemon migrating in search of water have been mistaken for moving forests.
To start my Pokemon coverage, I'm going with the grass starter Torterra.
Move pools
Leech seed-Impish nature
Earthquake
Wood Hammer
Leech Seed
Stealth Rock/Protect
This moveset is mostly defensive. Leech Seed will give Torterra extra health while taking it from its opponent. Stealth Rock is good for supporting teammates but Protect is good for scouting moves. Earthquake and Wood Hammer deliver decent damage to the opposing Pokemon as well.
Sword Dance-Adamant nature
Sword Dance
Wood Hammer
Earthquake
Stone Edge
Despite being a more defensive Pokemon, Sword Dance can wreak havoc. Earthquake and Stone Edge have excellent type coverage, and Wood Hammer is another reliable STAB (same type attack boost) move.
Curse-Adamant nature-Leftovers
Curse
Wood Hammer
Earthquake
Stone Edge
This one is similar to the Sword Dance set but helps it take more hits. If your worried about going last, Torterra rarely goes first anyway. This set works well in a Trick Room team.
Choice Band-Adamant nature-choice band
Earthquake
Wood Hammer
Stone Edge
Crunch/Superpower
With his great type coverage it's hard to switch without receiving a decent amount of damage. Superpower is good for Skarmory and Bronzong but crunch is better against Celebi and Exeggutor.
Rock Polish-Adamant nature-leftovers
Rock Polish
Earthquake
Wood Hammer
Stone Edge
Rock Polish lets you out speed and destroy most threats you will encounter.
Substitute Leech Seed-Impish nature-Leftovers
Leech Seed
Substitute
Earthquake
Wood Hammer/Stone Edge/Toxic
"SubSeed" has got to be one of the most annoying things around. While getting HP from Leech Seed and Leftovers the 1/4 Hp cut from Substitute isn't much of a problem. Substitute also protects you from status problems. And if Leech Seed isn't enough, Toxic steals more of your HP. Stone Edge gives you better type coverage then Wood Hammer, but the latter is more powerful and gets STAB.
Trading
Trading on wi-fi is very useful. One way I have found to get all most anything is Feebas. This little guy is almost impossible to get but goes like hot cakes! The best way to catch it is to go in a zig-zag pattern covering the whole area that Feebas can be. You should probably fish 5-8 times in each space to have a better chance of success. In the 4th generation, Feebas is on the top of Mount Coronet.
First Post
This is the first post of this blog, mostly just to have a post. On this blog I'll post suggestions for catching legendary pokemon, competitive batting information and other things.
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