Welcome to Smogon! Take a moment to read the Introduction to Smogon for a run-down on everything Smogon, and make sure you take some time to read the global rules.
I'm actually excited for a more restricted Pokedex (at least for a while). OU will be so dramatically different than Gen 7 in both function and form; it's going to be a blast having to think up new strategies and make teams without the same tired staples (Lando / Heatran/ Rotom etc). I...
Does anyone have an opinion on running Modest Scarf Magneton over Timid Scarf Magnezone? It's one point slower and significantly less bulky in exchange for a bit more power. I'm assuming it's not worth it but can someone good confirm?
I was trying to build a team around Toxicroak (I know) because it has some interesting matchups against some higher ranked mons because of its typing and ability. I was wondering if my 4th move should be EQ or Sucker (forgoing the Lando-T matchup entirely)?
quick question, was just wondering why Necrozma-DW will never be tested, is it just too bulky? The offenses and movepool remind me of the Hoopas roughly (necrozma has a really fat movepool tho).
I'm down to raise Kart to A+. Many teams sole answer to SD kart is Zap or Torn which just get blown the hell back with Breakneck Blitz (you gotta predict the Torn but people so brainlessly switch in to Kart it doesn't take a brain surgeon to guess it's coming in). Rotom-W and Tapu Fini picking...