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This is a very fine representation of the immense force and pressure brought by HO. Really makes the opponent weary of facing so many powerful set-up sweepers. Very well built team. It does pose the question of how you deal with the likes on Whimsicott. You say Rank is your imminent switch in...
But what are the odds of Focus Blast hitting twice in a row? Haha.
I really thought this team could work well with an Encore user. But while OU lacks any viable Encore users, my suggestions would be a bit of a stretch.
Leech Seed boosts Herbivore users.
Has anyone tried a Flame Orb Switcheroo set with Cleric support? It sounds good on paper to completely cripple Physical sweepers.
Much obliged. It's pretty much the regular metagame of Slowking and Regirock being prominent defensive road blocks, while Entei and Espeon are the offensive, fervid sweepers. They are banned from a lot of PO servers but since this is The Smog, they're legal. So a team that's built to deal with...
Hey man, long time. Me and Ninja-Persian are writing up a test article for the Smog to promote lower tier battling - NU. I was wondering if you could whip up a model NU team, or if you have a current one updated to the current metagame, we'd appreciate it. I loved your NU teams in the past and...
Sheldon: I promised Penny.
Leonard: Promised Penny what?
Sheldon: I wouldn't tell you the secret. (pause) Shhhhh!!!!
Leonard: What secret? Tell me the secret.
Sheldon: Mom smokes in the car. Jesus is okay with it, but we can't tell dad.
Leonard: Not that secret, the other secret.
Sheldon: I'M...