You can reserve a Pokemon analysis for here: http://www.smogon.com/forums/thread...ion-index-read-the-op-check-post-138.3588447/Mat be unrelated, but I ave never done this before. I want to make a analysis for Tapu Fini, how do I go about posting it and where?
No, thats not really a thing that we include in analyses. You can say something like this ev spread avoids the 2HKO from "x" pokemon's attack, but a direct damage calc is not necessary.Can analyses include common damage calcs that the mon in question may have to face? (Against a check, or something)
I can't speak for others but all of the analyses that I do have had stupid names for the sets until they're written, just for fun.What's with so many sets having dumb names?
Biggest example I just saw is Ash-Greninja's specs set (which is the 1st one for now), named "Who Needs Coverage?".. whatever happened to simplifying names unless its a unique exception like crocune, crumbler, or Britscor or whatever Gliscor's set name was?
Generally speaking analyses usually have the set's main purpose as the name. If it's a 4 attacks LO then it's called LO. Swords Dance sets are Swords Dance, walls are physically/specially defense or utility depending on the pokemon, Choice sets are Choice (scarf/specs/band), etc.
Because fun things are funWhat's with so many sets having dumb names?
Biggest example I just saw is Ash-Greninja's specs set (which is the 1st one for now), named "Who Needs Coverage?".. whatever happened to simplifying names unless its a unique exception like crocune, crumbler, or Britscor or whatever Gliscor's set name was?
Generally speaking analyses usually have the set's main purpose as the name. If it's a 4 attacks LO then it's called LO. Swords Dance sets are Swords Dance, walls are physically/specially defense or utility depending on the pokemon, Choice sets are Choice (scarf/specs/band), etc.
While Golisopod has strong priority and a good attack stat, his low speed in addition to his ability is an unfortunate combo. Tapu Lele's prevalence also hinders Goli's priority-centric play style. Shedinja has always had the niche of being invincible in some cases, so it almost always gets a mention.If you don't mind me asking, what exactly is the minimum level of viability that has to be expected of a Pokemon in order to get an analysis? As an avid teambuilder who loves experimenting with very niche and outright mediocre Pokemon(which would very likely be considered bad Pokemon in your eyes), the disparity in what Smogon generally considers "viable" and what I consider "viable" has been troublesome for me in the past. For example, Shedinja getting an analysis but not Golisopod confused me at first. Is the basic criterion of viability having a niche both specific to the metagame and itself irrespective of how good the Pokemon is?
no, it's not good in the slighest. It has poor typing to snowball with, and you sacrifice so much attack it's just not strong at all. Pheromosa pulls this off much better.Is that funky Timid Kartana set getting an analysis, or nah? (The one where you neuter its ATK so it's one less than its Speed, so beast boost raises its speed instead.) Didn't want to ask on the analysis thread since it looked so tidy without my dumb questions cluttering it up :|
Max HP is rlly bad. While the KOs thing seems insiginificant on paper, it is really noticable when your actually using it because your Moonblasts do fuck all to the neutral targets you use them on, which is really, really horrible in general. Also, there are a few semi-notable things that it misses out on (not that "notable KOs" is a particularly good metric when looking at STAB moves--hint, Alolan Ninetales is clicking them a lot more than you think) include:Just wondering, why does Alolan Nintetails have 252 SpA in the utility set? Does it get any notable KOs? I've always used that set with those 252 EVs in HP, which allows you to eat more attacks and/or come in more times throughout the match to set up veil. And once you set up veil, the HP EVs give you some actual bulk to take the hit and get out. You still get OHKOs or significant damage on the few relevant targets for this mon with freeze-dry (like pelipper and landot), but most of the time since ninetails is so weak it's p much only coming in to setup, maybe encore, and get out for later.
Hi Hootie,
I would like to post a thread on a Pokemon that hasn't been covered on the thread. Who should I ask to gain permission to post? ^^
so post in this thread with -good- justification and make sure the pokemon hasn't been brought up alreadyreservation thread said:
- If a Pokemon is not on the reservation list and you strongly believe it deserves an OU skeleton, post in this thread with a thorough explanation as to why and the QC team will address it.
While I mostly agree with this, the Golisopod set I use is life orb(which doesn't activate its ability), max attack, max speed(to outspeed some slow bulky Pokemon like Ttar or Clef), adamant, with First Impression, Liquidation, Aqua Jet, and Poison Jab. Poison Jab is actually a surprisingly good coverage move for Golisopod because it Adamant Life Orb Poison Jab OHKO's Tapu Lele making it harder for Tapu Lele to switch in, and it also OHKOs Tapu Bulu, and 2HKOs Tapu Fini and Azumarill. It's honestly Golisopod's best coverage move. Any time Tapu Lele comes in on a different Pokemon and gets up Psychic Terrain it definitely is a big problem for Golisopod though since it completely relies on its powerful priority to be able to threaten offensive Pokemon and it can't really wallbreak either so if you still don't think it's worth an analysis then I understand.While Golisopod has strong priority and a good attack stat, his low speed in addition to his ability is an unfortunate combo. Tapu Lele's prevalence also hinders Goli's priority-centric play style. Shedinja has always had the niche of being invincible in some cases, so it almost always gets a mention.