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What about swapping the Swampert for a Taunt Gyarados? I realize that both Heatran and Zapdos leads fit the offensive strategy a bit better, but for some reason, if I see a team with Scizor/Gengar, there's usually a Gyarados too (although primarily with the offensive DD set).
I also agree with...
I was planning on running the recommend tank set, so...
swampert @ leftovers
ability: torrent
EVs: 248 HP / 216 Def / 44 SpD
impish nature (+def -spa) or careful nature (+spd -spa)
- ice beam
- stealth rock
- earthquake
- roar
Does this mean I need to breed quadruple perfect IVs (HP, Def...
I have a few questions about IVs. Let's say I want to train a Swampert with the following EV spread: 248 HP / 216 Def / 44 SpD
1. When breeding a Mudkip, I would need to ensure perfect IVs in HP, Def, and SpD, correct?
2. Does it not matter what the other IVs are? Let's say the IVs in Atk...
I have to say I really like this team. There's an elegance in its simplicity. Although it's already been said, I'll say it again: Ninetales with safeguard and toxic is great, and I think you're right to have the Shiftry (suckerpunch!) over the Swasbuck.
And from a strictly aesthetic point of...