Pokémon Thread XXIX: Sword, Shield, and Spoilers

[deuterio12]

As a ground type fan I love Mold Breaker, even if only to hit levitators. This new ability is as good or better in every way, and it works for both partners in a double battle.

But it's still on a Weezing, which helps it stay manageable. That said, the biggest impact it can have is probably on Pokémon with hindering abilities. Slaking has a TBS of 670, 70 points higher than any other non-legendary. As a normal type it also has only one weakness and a good selection of strong STAB moves (for a monotyped mon). Slaking is currently seen as least concern in the competitive scene, it's now going to be a beast in doubles. Regigigas is in the same boat, with the same TBS (though that's not as weird with it being a major legendary), the same typing, and a similar debilitating ability.

So for a few combinations, Weezing is going to be pretty strong. Sure, just kill the weak Weezing and the bad abilities are back up (assumedly). But that obvious approach possibly only makes things worse. Waste your first turn doubling down on a Weezing that used Protect and Slaking will destroy you.

Yeah, the potential in double battles by bringing an ally with a negative self-ability is tremendous.

[Bartmanhomer]

Pokemon Let's Go Overused Format Game is one of the best Pokemon game in Pokemon showdown in my opinion.

[Spore]

Are double battles even, that popular? I saw them being pulled in the Lets Go Wifi battles but that is honestly because the meta is pretty easy and quickly figured out.

@Bartmanhomer

I.enjoyed ita simplicity too but I can see how having fewer pokes meana it is short lived and uninteresting

[Bartmanhomer]

Are double battles even, that popular? I saw them being pulled in the Lets Go Wifi battles but that is honestly because the meta is pretty easy and quickly figured out.

@Bartmanhomer

I.enjoyed ita simplicity too but I can see how having fewer pokes means it is short-lived and uninteresting

Yes I understand that. I know all Pokemon are Generation 1 (With the exception of Meltan and Melmetal.) But hey I totally get where you're coming from and I respect that.

I don't think Weezing will shake up the meta too much to be perfectly honest. For many pokemon, their ability is just the cherry on top. But it is a niche hard counter to stuff like No-Guard Machamp as a prominent example (in addition to its 2x resistance).

With the British islands having loads of opportunities for Fairy pokemon (but also dragons, and steal stuff), I feel like my first and second favourite types (fighting and dragon) will struggle even more. While I recognize Fairy as necessary to dampen the power of dragons somewhat, it is still unfathomably stupid how a levitating keychain or a small pixie superglued to a flower plainly avoids attacks from mythical beasts...

Yes some of the Strength And Weakness are weird. I just wish that they make a Dragon/Fairy Type Pokemon. That would be awesome.

[Lvl 2 Expert]

I just wish that they make a Dragon/Fairy Type Pokemon.

Like a tiny shoulder dragon, but delicate and detailed rather than the usual ball of fluff, a bit like Floette. With four legs and with fairy style wings in some bright color.

And that's the final evolution. It starts bigger, a bit Dunsparce-like maybe, but grows smaller and more fairylike as it gets more powerful.

[Bartmanhomer]

Like a tiny shoulder dragon, but delicate and detailed rather than the usual ball of fluff, a bit like Floette. With four legs and with fairy style wings in some bright color.

And that's the final evolution. It starts bigger, a bit Dunsparce-like maybe, but grows smaller and more fairylike as it gets more powerful.

Yes something like that.

[Saambell]

Yes I understand that. I know all Pokemon are Generation 1 (With the exception of Meltan and Melmetal.) But hey I totally get where you're coming from and I respect that.

Yes some of the Strength And Weakness are weird. I just wish that they make a Dragon/Fairy Type Pokemon. That would be awesome.

I guess Mega Pokemon dont count. Mega Alteria is Dragon Fairy. Its quite a powerhouse. Weak to poison, fairy, ice, and steel. And able to be either a special attacker or physical. Also able to be tanky. But most run Dragon Dance set up.

[cobaltstarfire]

Are double battles even, that popular? I saw them being pulled in the Lets Go Wifi battles but that is honestly because the meta is pretty easy and quickly figured out.

Can't say anything about popularity but Double Battle is the typical format used in official tournaments.

[Bartmanhomer]

I guess Mega Pokemon dont count. Mega Alteria is Dragon Fairy. Its quite a powerhouse. Weak to poison, fairy, ice, and steel. And able to be either a special attacker or physical. Also able to be tanky. But most run Dragon Dance set up.

Cool at least there's one Dragon/Fairy Pokemon in the game.

[Emmerlaus]

Me, Im hoping there will be a Flying Type Eevee and that he is going to be cute as a button. So that he become my new favorite Flying type lol

I just wish they made Leafeon evolve with a Leaf Stone. Would have bing easier and more appropriate

[RagingBluMunky]

Hello all, would anyone be willing to help me obtain an Own Tempo Rockruff in Ultrasun?

[Dr.Gunsforhands]

Hi everyone! I just got a used 3DS and Pokemon Y on a lark.

Friend Code: 1650-7985-4964
Name: Chris
PkMn Char: Chuck

[Razade]

So Masters is set to release today. I'm looking forward to it. IDK if they'll have friend codes but if they do I'll be sure to edit or post mine here.

[Lvl 2 Expert]

So Masters is set to release today. I'm looking forward to it. IDK if they'll have friend codes but if they do I'll be sure to edit or post mine here.

Not over here, apparently. The game will probably never come out in the Netherlands or Belgium.

The interesting part is the reason why. Apparently the lootboxes in this game are so questionable in nature that the company is afraid of legal trouble. That's kind of troubling.

Anyway, I'll be getting off the hype train at this point, since it's not stopping at my station.

[tonberrian]

Today's Schlock Mercenary has a Pokemon reference: https://www.schlockmercenary.com/2019-09-01

[boj0]

Well they couldn't *not* make a tea Pokemon in a UK based region, could they?

[Aotrs Commander]

Okay, we have the tea, camping and given that there is curry (of which sauages and beans are ingredients), I'll give you a pass on the fish & chips, Gamefreak. (I mean I neither tea nor curry myself, but whatever.)

Still waiting on those old men riding down hills in bathtubs, though.

So decent-looking Pokémon wouldn't hurt. (Y'know, that arguably being the main thing.)

[Emmerlaus]

Spoiler: The Prophecy - everything is right about Sword and Shield so far!

Show

https://funnyjunk.com/channel/pokemo...ilers/XkqXMKx/

Love the new tea Pokemon, its cute!

Also, I do hope we get that Farfetch'D regional variant

... and that Flying Eevelution I saw online.

[cobaltstarfire]

So decent-looking Pokémon wouldn't hurt. (Y'know, that arguably being the main thing.)

Hey, you leave my delightful idiot bird alone. :p

[Razade]

Hey, you leave my delightful idiot bird alone. :p

Seriously, and its ability is pretty cool too.

[Illven]

So I started pokemon go a few weeks ago.

And here's my friend code. 110079551589 for anyone still playing.

[unseenmage]

So I started pokemon go a few weeks ago.

And here's my friend code. 110079551589 for anyone still playing.

Just accepted that friend request. I thought I recognized that username from the forums. Glad I was right.

[Bartmanhomer]

I wish Magikarp was uber so he or she can beat Mega Rayquaza and all other Pokemon in one hit.

[Emmerlaus]

I wish Magikarp was uber so he or she can beat Mega Rayquaza and all other Pokemon in one hit.

I wish the same with Unknow... get on my level of uselessness!

Seriously that was the worst Pokemon ever.

[Bartmanhomer]

I wish the same with Unknow... get on my level of uselessness!

Seriously that was the worst Pokemon ever.

Unknow is worse than Magikarp?! I find that hard to believe.

[PhantomFox]

Magikarp can at least evolve into something useful.

[Bartmanhomer]

Magikarp can at least evolve into something useful.

Gyarados. I know. And after Gyarados is Mega Gyarados.

[Emmerlaus]

Magikarp can at least evolve into something useful.

Exactly!

Beside, there is a reason Unow will never reappear in other Pokemon game. Its just too lame, useless and weak.

[Saambell]

If you claim Magikarp cant stand up to Ubers, you havent seen the battle video of someone Baton Passing a Swords Dance and an Agility to a 1hp Magikarp which then sweeps an entire team with Flail. Sadly now most places ban Baton Pass (for very good reasons), but it has totally been done. Sure it would auto lose to any steel, rock, or ghost mon, but if you get lucky with the foe's team, Oh Boy. Oh, and there's a classic video of a Moody Bidoof team, as in the entire team is 6 Bidoof all with Moody, beating an Ubers team. Ridiculous things have been done. But Unown is not one of those things.

[Bartmanhomer]

If you claim Magikarp cant stand up to Ubers, you havent seen the battle video of someone Baton Passing a Swords Dance and an Agility to a 1hp Magikarp which then sweeps an entire team with Flail. Sadly now most places ban Baton Pass (for very good reasons), but it has totally been done. Sure it would auto lose to any steel, rock, or ghost mon, but if you get lucky with the foe's team, Oh Boy. Oh, and there's a classic video of a Moody Bidoof team, as in the entire team is 6 Bidoof all with Moody, beating an Ubers team. Ridiculous things have been done. But Unown is not one of those things.

Oh wow! Really? That's amazing!