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Showderp is a community of Pokémon enthusiasts originating from 4chan's /vp/ (Pokémon) board. Participants engage in continuous, self-regulated tournaments using the Pokémon Showdown battle simulator. The community emphasizes creative team compositions, unconventional strategies, and adaptability over standard competitive play.
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In Showderp, a "champ" is selected to battle using a team of six Pokémon suggested by other community members. The champ builds the team based on these suggestions and competes in battles, sharing live links for spectators to watch and commentate. This dynamic fosters a collaborative and often humorous environment, with a focus on entertainment and community engagement.
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Over time, certain Pokémon sets have become iconic within the community, known as "Mememons." These include unique strategies like "BOOM BOOM," a Clefable set that uses Metronome to introduce unpredictability, and "Boostan Roostan," a Togekiss set that boosts its stats and heals with Roost.
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Showderp has also influenced broader Pokémon battling communities. For instance, the "Funbro" strategy, designed to create endless battles, led to the implementation of the Endless Battle Clause in competitive play to prevent such scenarios.
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While Showderp's primary platform was 4chan's /vp/ board, the community has also established a presence on GitHub, where they maintain repositories related to their activities.
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Overall, Showderp represents a unique blend of competitive play and community-driven entertainment within the Pokémon fandom.
