Yes, please. We need more than just viability and team building help.Are we able to have a "VGC Metagame Discussion" thread like they do in the Smogon tiers? So we can discuss the metagame without just debating viability categories
To add to Serpens007's answer, a lot of the analyses are still being worked on. If you don't see an analysis listed on the site, check the subforum where they're being worked on.Hey, just wondering if there Is there a resource with standard EV spreads for VGC anywhere? A lot of the mons listed in viability aren't on smogon.com/dex and as someone getting into VGC idk what benchmarks to hit or where to find them. Thanks.
Yeah, my guy, we've currently got a viability thread we've been working on for a handful of months now (link: http://www.smogon.com/forums/threads/vgc-2018-viability-rankings.3622041/ ) Also, the VGC discord is really neat place to hang out (it's the best smogon discord, imo) with people almost constantly teambuilding and hypothecising about what'll work and all that. (link: https://discord.gg/AqXKWB ) The VGC community is super neat and we're glad to have you here :')Hello. I'm new to VCG (I thought I'd give it a try and I'm enjoying it so far.). Is there a thread or resource that helps with team building or you can look at sample teams?
Yknow, now that you say it, stealth rock could work this meta. Thanks, I’m stealing your idea.Maybe it was already asked before, but why isnt Stealth Rock used by pretty much anybody at all?
Yes, I know its only 4v4 and not as much switching happens as in 6v6 singles, but just look at those matches, Incineroar switching in and out to get off more intimidates, Mega Charizard Y and Zapdos' prevalence, and almost all Pokémon would take at least neutral damage (bar MegaGeoss and Kartana)
trainertower.com should do the trick.I want clear defined list or where to find them of the major VGC regionals, internationals, and championships, even locals and majors is cool. The Pokemon website is really confusing. So I can keep track of the meta, winners, winning teams, and so I can watch the videos online thanks.
Thanks!! The Pokemon website is really confusing. Thanks!!!trainertower.com should do the trick.
I learned through YouTube videos. Aaron Zheng (Cybertron), Lee Provost (Osiris) and James Baek all have regular uploads where they ladder and explain what they do. I assume you’re familiar with the basics of competitive Pokémon (evs, Ivs, etc) in which case this is a great way to understand how to think while playing doubles while also getting an understanding of the meta. Other channels that are good but upload less often are Baz Anderson, Jaime Boyt, and Wolfe Glick. You can also watch streamed tournaments, starting with worlds in a month.What's a good way to get started in and learn VGC?
252 Atk Tough Claws Mega Metagross Ice Punch vs. 172 HP / 28 Def Hawlucha: 146-174 (83.4 - 99.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKOOne of the most common Hawlucha EV spreads is Adamant nature 172 HP / 124 Atk / 28 Def / 132 SpD / 52 Spe. I'm wondering why this spread is used?
There is no functional difference between VGC on Showdown and on the Battle Spot (PGL). However, battle spot tends to have more Japanese and Korean players. The 1500 or 1630 statistics for PS should be pretty similar to Battle Spot stats.What is the difference between VGC PS and VGC PGL
Also what are the best move sets and EV spreads for Mega Manectric and Tapu Bulu?
Thanks man! I really appreciate it!There is no functional difference between VGC on Showdown and on the Battle Spot (PGL). However, battle spot tends to have more Japanese and Korean players. The 1500 or 1630 statistics for PS should be pretty similar to Battle Spot stats.
For Manectric, you need max speed timid or at the very least 220 speed timid. You can run max special attack or you can put more in bulk, depends on the team. I prefer bulk since at the end of the day you're not looking to sweep with Manectric. Figure out what you need overheat or HP Ice to KO, and run enough SpA to go that.
Bulu can run scarf, in which case it needs more speed, or a bulkier set. The only requirement is that your HP is divisible by 16 to maximize grassy terrain recovery. You probably want to run adamant, but you have options for the rest of the EVs and set.
Here are a few team reports you can read that contain their sets.
Frail attackers generally don’t have the same role in singles as in doubles. In singles if you outspeed and ohko every Pokémon on your opponent’s team, you’re going to win. In doubles you ko one Pokémon with manectric, and the other Pokémon on their side of the field kos you back. Or worse, the Pokémon you attacked protected and you get KO’d back. It’s the same reason any number of frail, fast sweepers which are broken in singles (Greninja, Pheromosa, etc) aren’t that great in doubles.Thanks man! I really appreciate it!
However, why wouldn't I wanna sweep with Manectric? I've swept teams with him in Singles before, so why not?
Xerneas, Primals, Lunala, Dusk Mane NecrozmaSince 2019 will probably be Gen 7 version of 2016, which restricts do you guys think will be the most popular? Like the primals, Ray and Xern in 2016
Well played evasion guard split is tough to beat. Snatch is a near 100% win con. Sub-toxic aegislash is also basically a 100% win con assuming you hit 1/16 toxics and can KO reuiniclus before guard split. Clear Smog is good but chansey can be a pain even without evasion boosts after guard split.What are the best ways to deal with Evasion boosting or accuracy loweringgimmicksPokemon? Those things drive me up the wall AND I ABSOLUTELY DESPISE THOSE FRICKIN MINIMIZE POKEMON-
Also, what are the best ways to deal with Spore teams? You know, the teams that keep putting your Pokemon to sleep.