I'm so disappointed in myself.

Anyone looking forward to Pokemon Bank coming out? by son_of_heaven176 on 2013-12-26 22:54:00 UTC Reply

I sure am! With the sparse postgame, I am really looking forwards to being able to bring my Gen V Pokemon from White 2 and get back into the trading and EV-Training scene again!

Anyone else excited to see their older-Generation Pokemon given the 3DS treatment?

POKEBANK RELEASE DELAYED! by son_of_heaven176 on 2013-12-27 20:51:00 UTC Reply

Why, Nintendo? Why?
You KNEW that you had a cash cow in Pokemon, and you should have known that every trainer would be taking advantage of the free month! How did you NOT expect the volume?

The official announcement can be found here: http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2393/p/430

On a more tangential note... by wobblestheclown on 2013-12-29 23:33:00 UTC Reply

SWEET MERCIFUL KEMP TYNAMO IN POKEMON-AMIE IS THE MOST ADORABLE THING IN THE HISTORY OF EVER

WHEN HE'S HAPPY HE ZIPS AROUND ALL OVER THE PLACE I CAN'T EVEN

I JUST WANT A REAL ONE NOW BECAUSE THE ONE IN XY IS MADE OF CUTENESS
Doesn't matter to me! by wobblestheclown on 2013-12-28 14:35:00 UTC Reply

I've got my perfect-IV Tynamo (via a friendly Breeder-pal whom I treated to lunch), I'll shortly be getting a Durant of similar pedigree... life is good for now.

I feel for the people who didn't get that, though. I was lucky, or rather my friend was, and I'm just glad to get my friend. Also, Tynamo in Pokemon-Amie is just SO CUTE!

I'm so disappointed in myself. by doctorlit on 2013-12-27 04:48:00 UTC Reply

I never even finished the plot of either Gen V games, because I got so focused on trying to complete the Pokedex. I was hitting the Dream World every day I could, and being very picky with what I brought out. I even bought SoulSilver and Platinum so I could get the older stuff I had missed in my DS-less years.

And now that I have failed to either beat Gen V or complete the Pokedex, I'm already getting ready to start the Gen VI 'Dex instead. I have no willpower against the might of Creatures, Inc.
EELEKTROSS by wobblestheclown on 2013-12-27 00:26:00 UTC Reply

EELEKTROSS

EELEKTROSS EELEKTROSS EELEKTROSS

Seriously, Eelektross is my joint-favourite Pokemon with Stunfisk (it's adorable, shut up). Not only that, but I loved playing with my one in BW2's competitive RU scene; Eelektross' vast movepool served it well.

I just pray it was served well by the Gen VI TMs and Egg Moves list. I don't know about you, but I want the old offensive pivot set to start really wrecking face again. Of course, what I REALLY want is Mega Eelektross, but that's just a pipe dream right now.

One day, my eely love.

One day...

So you're also a Pokemon fan! by son_of_heaven176 on 2013-12-27 01:12:00 UTC Reply

You didn't mention that in your newbie post!

And also a competitive gamer? Small world (though I cannot say that I'm much of a competitive battler. Yes, I can be found on Pokemon Showdown from time to time, but I cannot stand the repetitiveness that is grinding all the way to Lv. 100. I'd rather the hustle and bustle of EV Training and of trading for Pokemon to use.)

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But back to Pokemon business, you'd think that a Levitating Ground-Type would be more destructive than to be relegated to NU. It sure was a pain to deal with in-game, if I recall correctly.

Also, I think you mean "Levitating Electric-type". (nm) by wobblestheclown on 2013-12-27 12:11:00 UTC Reply

Yes I did. by son_of_heaven176 on 2013-12-27 15:56:00 UTC Reply

How did I not catch that? DERP.

Yup, Pokemon fan... by wobblestheclown on 2013-12-27 09:41:00 UTC Reply

Of a rather more casual bent than most, though, alas. I only got back into it via Showdown, since I share your impatience for grinding and much prefer the setup used in Showdown's team builder. I have, however, a friend who's sending me a perfect-IVs Tynamo later today, so all shall be well in that regard.

You can use Eelektross in UU with the offensive pivot set I mentioned, but it takes a little getting used to. It's as follows:-

Eelektross@Life Orb
Modest Nature
104 HP / 252 SpA / 152 Spe
Volt Switch
Thunderbolt
Giga Drain
Flamethrower

Believe me, you need the speed EVs. Eelektross's base speed is atrocious, hence its relegation to the lower tiers. Seriously, a base speed of 50 in a speed-focused meta like Smogon just plain ol' don't cut it. However, it can work very well, it just needs support. I like using Choice Band Hustle Durant as a physical wallbreaker and Druddigon and Qwilfish for rocks and ~~looking like a neon-pink novelty condom~~ spikes respectively. I ladder with it, but I can't wait for a proper Gen VI RU tier.

Gen V's RU: the tier for ladies and gentlemen of quality.

Small world huh? by Storme Hawk on 2013-12-27 18:38:00 UTC Reply

Wow, never thought I'd find any other people who play Pokemon competitively on here. Although I frequent PO a lot more than Showdown.

PO? (nm) by son_of_heaven176 on 2013-12-27 18:56:00 UTC Reply

Pokemon Online by Storme Hawk on 2013-12-27 21:31:00 UTC Reply

Where Smogon was before Showdown was released. It uses slightly different tiers to Showdown (They're still OU, UU etc. just some of the Pokemon are in different tiers) the main difference tier-wise being that RU is called LU (lesser-used). Overall they're very similar although Showdown seems to have more serious gamers on it than PO.

It's a lot of fun on Showdown by wobblestheclown on 2013-12-28 14:27:00 UTC Reply

I've not played PO, but I tended to play RU on Showdown during Gen V's run, so I guess I'll give it a go. Eelektross STRONK.

I'm going to have a look at it. by Storme Hawk on 2013-12-29 12:16:00 UTC Reply

My laptop won't update to the current version of PO. Unfortunately this means copying all my teams across (I say all my teams, I actually have 3 I really use)

If you have one for Gen V RU/LU by wobblestheclown on 2013-12-29 13:01:00 UTC Reply

Hit me up; it's my meta of choice and it's a ton of fun. Eelektross SMASH! =D

I think I do by Storme Hawk on 2013-12-29 14:10:00 UTC Reply

I'll have to compare Tier lists though, just to make sure that my teams legit

Oh yeah! by son_of_heaven176 on 2013-12-27 21:49:00 UTC Reply

I recall when Smogon was on ShoddyBattle, and I think that I read about Pokemon Online around the time that I moved to Pokemon Showdown. Smogon's battle server switched from ShoddyBattle to PO to Pokemon Showdown, IIRC.