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Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:19:35 No.16523172 View View Reply Original Report

Quoted By: >>16523214 >>16523254 >>16523256 >>16525632

Anyone use the less common megas?

I use Mega Gyarados with a simple Dragon Dance build, he's pretty strong.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:21:28 No.16523198 Report

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I use Mega Banette for support/ priority destiny bond.
Also Abomasnow wrecks in trick room.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:23:49 No.16523214 Report

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>>16523172
Mega Blastoise
Modest 252 HP 252 spa
Water pulse
Aura sphere
Dark pulse
Ice beam/ rapid spin

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:24:02 No.16523217 Report

Quoted By: >>16523231

Define less commonly used
I don't see much of any of them besides the main 5 or so

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:25:35 No.16523228 Report

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Gyarados with dragon dance is beast on his own

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:25:40 No.16523231 Report

Quoted By: >>16523252 >>16523267

>>16523217
Basically any of them that aren't Blaziken, Mawile, Kanga, Gengar or Lucario.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:27:44 No.16523252 Report

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>>16523231
i use charizard y for sun support/ special sweeping

he's also got earthquake to fuck with heatrans running around now

but i think charizard y is more commonly used. not too sure. i also never see mega lucarios

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:27:52 No.16523254 Report

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>>16523172
I use Mega Medicham.
Jolly nature. Working on getting it to 100 then I'm gonna get dem EVs.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:28:07 No.16523256 Report

Quoted By: >>16523289 >>16523299 >>16523343

>>16523172
I have also used Ddance Mega Gyara with great results.
Ddance, Waterfall, Ice Fang, Bite (could use EQ if you prefer)

Gyara's best teammate for me was a Modest, Nasty Plot Sash'd Lucario because most people think Lucario will be the Mega. Also, idk why everyone uses physical Lucario, his Sp. Atk is higher.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:28:11 No.16523257 Report

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mega medicham is really absurdly powerful. HJK kills just about everything, including mega aggron, in 2 hits or less.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:28:37 No.16523267 Report

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>>16523231
Is Lucario that common?

I see it as much as I see like, Venusaur or Gardevoir.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:30:52 No.16523289 Report

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>>16523256
most people use physical lucario because his moves have a higher BP physically (close combat> aura sphere) but the main lure of physical lucario is extremespeed, which is really much much better than vacuum punch which is just so weak

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:31:27 No.16523299 Report

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>>16523256
It's because his Mega brings up his Attack stat and people prefer the utility of his physical moves. His stats suggest he can pull off either.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:32:59 No.16523313 Report

Quoted By: >>16523338 >>16523341

Mega Pinsir
Adamant/Jolly 252Attack 252Speed
Return
Earthquake
Close Combat
Quick Attack/Feint
I'm debating between feint or Quick attack for my priority flying move, getting past protect is nice but 10 less power can be risky.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:35:53 No.16523338 Report

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>>16523313
Don't forget outspeeding other priority moves with Feint.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:36:05 No.16523341 Report

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>>16523313
feint also has +2 priorty instead of +1
eat shit talonflame

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:36:23 No.16523343 Report

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>>16523256
Mega Lucario has Adaptability close combat

if you really wanna forego that for 5 extra points in a stat then by all means, be my guest.

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Actias 5300 9493 0648 [Pidgey/Hoothoot/Tropius] SV: 1808 Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:36:51 No.16523348 Report

Quoted By: >>16523367

My Mega Heracross either gets killed immediately or sweeps

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:38:45 No.16523367 Report

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>>16523348
You could be doing the exact same thing with regular heracross hitting harder though.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:38:49 No.16523368 Report

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I'm thinking of running a Mega Aggron tank. 252 HP 252 SpD, and with a 230 base defense it doesn't need any EVs in defense to stay tough. I think I'll run it with Stealth Rock, Iron Head/Heavy Slam (haven't decided) , earthquake, and thunder wave. With Galvantula up front using sticky webs and aggron paralyzing everything, I am planning on using slower, bulkier pokemon.

Thoughts? I'm new to competitive pokemon.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:39:46 No.16523377 Report

Quoted By: >>16523404

>>16523338
>>16523341
That's true.
Fuck now I have to make a new pinsir ingame.
>Tfw you already have shiny Pinsir with Close combat and QA on it.
>It has Moxie
>Now I have to make another
I guess this gives me an excuse to fully IV breed I guess....
Next question is jolly or adamant?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:41:27 No.16523387 Report

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Mega Scizor for life. Bulky Swords Dance set, roost recovery. People earthquake it so often and shit themselves when they do 15%, then get swept by bullet punch.

Lucille 5129-1103-7167 {2482}

Lucille 5129-1103-7167 {2482} Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:41:55 No.16523391 Report

Quoted By: >>16523657

Gardevoir (M) @ Gardevoirite
Ability: Trace
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SAtk / 252 Spd
Timid Nature
- Echoed Voice
- Thunderbolt
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast

all I need is one Echoed Voice in and he can take down an entire team!! the fact that even if another pokemon uses protect still buffs up echoed voice is immense, and with dual screens setup by carbink or klefki he can go in there and sweep without any problems!

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:43:09 No.16523404 Report

Quoted By: >>16523426

>>16523377
Jolly Mega Pinsir doesn't guarantee an OHKO on Blaziken if you use Feint over Quick Attack.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:44:45 No.16523426 Report

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>>16523404
As I figured.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:46:10 No.16523436 Report

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>>16523343
Not only do you forego another Mega (which there are a handful of better ones) you also forego an item slot, which is his setup key b/c he's so frail. I usually have a sticky web up, and after a single nasty plot Lucario can sweep most teams that dont use priority, and even then the only priorities you you really be worried about are from talonfag and mach punch / vaccuum wave. I run
Lucario
Nasty Plot, Aura Sphere, Dark Pulse, Flash Cannon

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:47:03 No.16523438 Report

Quoted By: >>16523492

Mega Alakazam is stronger and faster than Mega Gengar and still gets Disable and Substitute to fuck over Sucker Punch users. The lack of Shadow Tag hurts it in 6v6, but it's barely noticeable in 3v3.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:49:12 No.16523456 Report

Quoted By: >>16523492

Mega Venusaur is tanky as fuck, and has Leech Seed, Synthesis, and Giga Drain. Just gotta get rid of the opponent's Ferrothorn and you're good to go.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:52:03 No.16523492 Report

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>>16523438
Megazam can't hit past a Megagar's sub, and its main problem is not being scared shitless of dark types due to not only having awful defenses and being weak to priority sucker punch, but also being weak to pursuit. For the sake of overall viability, people prefer using Focus Sash Alakazam with Magic Guard.

>>16523456
Just run Sub/Seed/Giga Drain/HP Fire
With sun's nerf and Tyranitar being even more of a top tier threat, you don't want to have to rely on synthesis's low PP and 25% healing in irregular weather.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:55:23 No.16523520 Report

Quoted By: >>16523538 >>16523576

Mega Ampharos is basically impossible to kill. Use it under Trick Room. More to the point, its hair is invincible.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:58:22 No.16523538 Report

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>>16523520
Nidoking > mega ampharos

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 08:58:53 No.16523544 Report

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>>16523254
I haven't even been using megas while playing with my buddies, who all do. Medicham shall be my new yoga master. I'm going for a Penta-perfect one right now, actually.

Will be named Dhalsim if Male, Jeannie if Female

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 09:00:06 No.16523555 Report

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>>16523368
People need to stop giving aggro special defense. He's my favorite of all Mons, so trust me when I say its pointless to give him Special Def. If you want to run him, support him with a Special wall/tank, like Tyranitar. Try giving him rest on a team with heal bell or aromatherapy.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 09:02:30 No.16523576 Report

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>>16523520
>+3 cotton defense move before earthquake on switch

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 09:03:57 No.16523585 Report

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>>16523555
I was also considering running him with Vaporeon wish support, with EVs focused on special bulk, and a Snorlax, maybe with assault vest.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 09:08:04 No.16523645 Report

Quoted By: >>16523941

I use Mega blastoise with rapid spin. Pretty much the only reason and that he can balk one hit guarenteed

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 09:09:00 No.16523657 Report

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>>16523391
>he

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Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 09:11:07 No.16523672 Report

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Mega-Banette is shockingly great, and very rarely encountered so people don't seem to know what it's going to do.

It learns some amazing attack moves (and has a really really high base-attack) it can learn. It fits amazingly into my trick-room team. And holy fuck, priority Destiny Bond and Taunt are the greatest things ever.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 09:11:27 No.16523676 Report

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i see much more mega gyarados than lucario or chicken

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Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 09:13:28 No.16523686 Report

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Based 鮮血閃刃

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 09:14:37 No.16523698 Report

Quoted By: >>16523847

>>16523585
Wish support is great. Vaporeon, Im sure, is a great support. I personally like Umbreon for an eevee support.

I also use a Ttar with assault vest. With HP and SpD EVs, he can take a good 4 Hydro Pumps to the face. Have to admit, that I dont really use Aggron as my physical wall, anymore, since Avalugg is infinitely more enjoyable in that role, and Aggron can get back to Head Smashing.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 09:29:22 No.16523846 Report

Quoted By: >>16523899

I use Mega Absol as a counter against Prankster Klefki/Sableye.

Works pretty well seeming that everyone I've faced who uses either of them doesn't seem to know what either Magic Bounce does or that M-Absol actually has it.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 09:29:30 No.16523847 Report

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>>16523698
I would like umbreon more but Vaporeon gives bigger wishes, has MUCH more offensive power, and I just like Vaporeon more personally. I may consider Tyranitar, but I just don't like Avalugg that much. Just my opinion but I am just not a fan of the design. But I love aggron, so one way or the other I will probably end up using it. Thanks for the advice.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 09:34:43 No.16523899 Report

Quoted By: >>16524034 >>16525743

>>16523846
>understands and uses prankster pokemon
>doesn't know what magic bounce is

Impossible. I will say it's literally impossible.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 09:40:05 No.16523941 Report

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>>16523645
He can also kill spinblocking ghosts with dark pulse

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 09:49:47 No.16524034 Report

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>>16523899
When a guy attempts to use Taunt right after his Will o Wisp is reflected, I like to believe otherwise.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 13:35:48 No.16525632 Report

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>>16523172
Mega manectric. Everyone expects it to be shit just because it looks like it, but he's a faster, stronger, and with a better move pool jolteon.

Run lightningrod as normal ability, have someone who's weak to electric as bait, switch to have +1, mega evolve, and use t-bolt, hp ice, flamethrower, and volt switch and see teams burn.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 13:46:38 No.16525743 Report

Quoted By: >>16526769

>>16523899
Not true. Tons of people copypaste popular sets without knowing anything about the metagame.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 14:37:53 No.16526238 Report

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I run Mega Gardevoir with Calm Mind, Moonblast, Thunderbolt, and Psychic. I mainly trained for Special Attack EVs. The moves could be better, but I really just like using Gardevoir and I want to make it work.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 15:16:14 No.16526656 Report

Quoted By: >>16526789

MegaHoundoom is beastly:

252 Spd/252 Sp.Att/6 HP Timid Nature/Flash Fire
-Nasty Plot
-Sludge Bomb
-Dark Pulse
-Flame Thrower

I use Scizor/Ferrothorn as Flash Fire bait, Mega Evolve Nasty Plot as they switch, and wreck whole fucking teams.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 15:18:56 No.16526695 Report

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>>16523657
did you happen to notice it was a male gardevoir in his set?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 15:24:32 No.16526758 Report

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Been testing out M-Absol, M-Mawile, M-Aerodactyl and getting a M-Banette

M-Absol seems good but a little too fragile, plus its only really got Sucker Punch which is feels a little predictable
M-Mawile is a monster
M-Aerodactyl is okay
M-Banette looks like it could be vicious with Shadow Sneak, Sucker Punch, (dat priority) Will O Wisp and Destiny Bond (too cripple and suicide kill something)

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 15:25:20 No.16526769 Report

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>>16525743

This is extremely true. I've been challenged by A LOT of people who obviously have EV trained and IV bred Pokemon with really good movesets, but have no clue how to strategically use them. I've had people keep their Galvantula in against my Ferrothorn trying to kill it with Compound Eyes Thunder as my Leech Seed slowly kills them. People constantly try to burn/paralyze my Mega Absol even AFTER it's been in play for a few turns. And I can't tell you how many people swear Jolteon can Volt Switch out on my Gliscor.

Again, I can tell these pokemon have been EV trained and stuff, because of how much damage their attacks manage to do, and the movesets are actually standard movesets as well. It's like since breeding and ev training is so much easier, casuals are just going on Smogon and copy/pasting movesets/ev spreads thinking they'll dominate online passer-bys.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 15:26:57 No.16526789 Report

Quoted By: >>16526846

>>16526656
I've been planning on using this thing

how good is it would you say over mega Mawile, which I'm using now?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 07 Dec 2013 15:31:58 No.16526846 Report

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>>16526789

I've used both and they serve completely different roles. Mega Mawile can just come in and wreck shit, but IMO, it needs paralysis/trick room support to really shine.

Houndoom, like I said before, really works well when you bait your opponent into using a fire type move so it can absorb it with Flash Fire. It can really act as a pivot Pokemon in that regard since you'll almost always force the opponents Pokemon to switch which lets you set up a free Nasty Plot. Combine the Flash Fire bonus w/ Nasty Plot and Flame Throwers will hurt...BAD. The only thing you really need to worry about at the point is Mach Punches, Prankster T-Waves, and Talonflame ruining your day (along with the faster Greninja). But once they're gone, you can pretty much sweep the opponent's team easily.

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